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2010/09/01
S Shabangu: Africa Down Under Conference, Perth, Australia
Despite such concerns, as indicated in the recent PriceWaterhousecooper s publication, Mine 2010: Review of Global Trends in the Mining Industry, the global mining industry is Back to the Boom. To this end, we have introduced a number of interventions designed to improve the global competitiveness of our mining industry and to ensure that the mining industry continues to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of our economy. The re-engineering exercise ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/17
S Shabangu to host Ingxoxo Women in Mining, 20 Aug
In commemorating the historic women s march to the Union Buildings in 1956, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Ms Susan Shabangu, will be hosting Ingxoxo Women in Mining. Ingxoxo is a Zulu word meaning "discussion". The event will be hosted under the theme Celebrating a legacy whilst forging ahead to brighter future . The theme is informed by 54 years of women s struggle, our current socio-economic conditions and the goal of prosperity for women in our country. The ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/17
S Shabangu on Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and mining plan of action
Ladies and gentlemen
I have noted with increasing concern the growing negative sentiment regarding South Africa's mining sector, specifically in relation to our regulatory framework. Fact and fiction have blended in an unseemly fashion, leading to uncertainty and vulnerability within the sector.
South Africa's mining industry has been and remains the bedrock of Africa's economic powerhouse. The lack of transparency in and access to our licensing data is ...
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2010/08/16
S Shabangu to announce plan of action regarding South Africa's Mining Sector, 17 Aug
In the light of ongoing concerns with regard to the regulatory environment of South Africa s mining sector, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Ms Susan Shabangu, will address a media briefing on Tuesday, 17 August 2010.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 17 August 2010
Time: 12h00
Place: Director-General s boardroom, Block 2C, Trevenna Campus, c/o Schoeman & Meintjies, Pretoria.
NB: A strict embargo on content will be in place ...
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2010/07/22
Government notes that Kumba Iron ore and Arcelor Mittal South Africa have announced an interim resolution to the commercial dispute between them that had escalated to threats of imminent job losses and production cuts.
This follows an exploratory meeting between the companies and the Ministers of Trade and Industry, Economic Development and Mineral Resources. The settlement occurred before the intended mediation process led by the ministers.
While ...
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2010/07/19
Today, the Ministers of Trade and Industry, Mineral Resources and Economic Development convened a mediation process with the chief executive officers of Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) and Kumba Iron Ore (KIO).
There was a constructive engagement toward seeking a solution to the current dispute between AMSA and KIO. All parties committed themselves to reaching an agreement, which will put the country first.
The parties agreed to reconvene on Thursday, 22 ...
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2010/07/16
S Shabangu to lead voluntary community service project in celebration of Mandela Day, 17 Jul
In celebration of Mandela Day, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will on Saturday, 17 July 2010, lead a voluntary community service project to improve the living conditions of the elderly at Vosloorus Old Age Home.
A team of volunteers, including the CEO of Anglo American s Thermal Coal division, Mr Norman Mbhazima and the Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council, Ms Ntombi Mekgwe, will clean, paint and pave the Vosloorus Old Age ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/15
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has agreed with the CEOs of platinum mining companies on measures to improve safety in South Africa s growing platinum sector.
We are all committed to improving safety and have agreed to work together, as a collective through the Mine Health and Safety Council, to identify problems and implement solutions which will improve safety specifically in our platinum mines, Minister Shabangu said after a meeting with 15 Chief Executive Officers of ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/14
S Shabangu to meet chief executive officers of platinum mining companies, 15 Jul
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will tomorrow, Thursday, 15 July 2010 meet chief executive officers of platinum mining companies to discuss mine health and safety issues.
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2010/07/14
S Shabangu on mine health and safety
I want to appeal to both management and workers to ensure that safety standards are improved and that everyone complies.
Shabangu said the tripartite Mine Health and Safety Council would have to work together to resolve health and safety challenges in the mining industry without making money an obstacle to finding solutions.
I want organised labour, business and government, as represented at the Mine Health and Safety Council, to revisit health and safety standards and... [highlighted result]
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2010/06/28
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2010/05/21
S Shabangu: Mineral Resources Dept Budget Vote debate NCOP
These fatalities occurred at Simmer and Jack in North West, Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines in Limpopo and Harmony s Joel Mine in the Free State Province. The key research themes for the 2010/11 financial year include the prevention of rockfalls and rockbursts; eradication of tuberculosis and noise induced hearing loss in the mining industry.The impact of illegal mining continues to be a concern in the mining industry. My department has referred this issue to the Inter-Ministerial ... [highlighted result]
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2010/04/22
S Shabangu: Mineral Resources Dept Budget Vote 2010/11
While mining activities consume 15% of national electricity, the mining industry directly contributes more than 95% towards the country s electricity generation. In this regard, my department is enhancing its scope with continuous Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) on legislation and policies developed and implemented in the mining industry. The Council continues to drive the implementation of outcomes of the Tripartite Leadership Summit and the recommendations of the Presidential Audit.<... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/31
S Shabangu: Joint statement by Mineral Resources and Mining Industry on 2010 Mining Summit
Government, business and labour agree on strategy to position South Africa s mining industry for sustainable growth, job creation and meaningful transformation. The leadership of South Africa s mining industry met at the 2010 Mining Summit on 30 and 31 March in the Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal province and agreed on a wide range of issues aimed at promoting the sustainable growth and meaningful transformation of the industry.Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, ... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/29
S Shabangu to attend Mining Summit, 30 to 31 Mar
Government, business and labour attend Mining Summit to position South Africa s mining industry for sustainable growth and meaningful transformationThe leadership of South Africa s mining industry will meet at a Mining Summit on 30 and 31 March 2010. The aim of the Mining Summit is to ensure that government, organised labour and organised business agree on a strategy to position South Africa s mining industry for sustainable growth and meaningful transformation.Following the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/15
S Shabangu and C Mathale to host public participation event, 16 Mar
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu and Limpopo Premier
Cassel Mathale will tomorrow, Tuesday, 16 March 2010 host a public participation event at Sekuruwe, Mogalakwena municipality.The purpose of the meeting is to report back to communities affected by mining activities of Anglo Platinum on the progress made in dealing with the issues they raised at the last Public Participation Event held in November 2009.The Minister and Premier will be accompanied by the mayors...
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2010/02/01
S Shabangu to host media conference at Mining Indaba, 2 Feb
South Africa s Minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu, will host a media conference on Tuesday, 2 February 2010. The media conference will take place immediately after she has delivered the official welcome speech to the Mining Indaba starting at 07h55.Media conference details:Date: 2 February 2010
Time: Approximately 08h25
Venue: Room 14, Cape Town International Convention Centre.For more information, please contact:
Jeremy Michaels
Cell...
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2009/12/11
S Shabangu to host Christmas lunch for underprivileged children and adults, 12 Dec
Mineral Resources Minister, Susan Shabangu will tomorrow, Saturday, 12 December host a Christmas lunch for underprivileged children and adults at the Khayalethu Home of Care at KwaNzimakwe, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.With the generous assistance of mining companies, Minister Shabangu, the Mayor of Hibiscus Coast municipality, Mrs N Shusha, and Inkosi Nzimakwe will also be handing out gifts (including beds and wheelchairs) to patients and staff of the home.The Khayalethu ... [highlighted result]
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2009/11/08
S Shabangu to host public participation event during public participation week, 10 Nov
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale and Mogalakwena municipality Mayor Bob Mmola will attend a Public Participation event at Motlhotlo, near Mokopane in Limpopo province on Tuesday, 10 November 2009.The event will focus on issues relating to the impact of mining on surrounding communities, specifically the relocation of communities in the Motlhotlo area to make way for the expansion of mining activities.President Jacob Zuma visited ... [highlighted result]
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2009/11/02
S Shabangu: Chamber of Mines Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The President and the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Mines, members of the executive council, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your kind invitation to address you during your historic annual general meeting, which marks a 120 year long journey of existence of the Chamber of Mines. The Charter covered a number of matters to drive transformation including Social and Labour Plans, skills development, employment equity, local economic development, preferential procurement, health and ... [highlighted result]
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