Tag: mining operations
Social labour planning for inclusive workforce development
For mining companies, social labour planning (SLP) should be more than a tick-box exercise when applying for a mining licence. If approached strategically, it is a powerful tool for fostering economic prosperity by building a skilled and diverse workforce.
Mining cadastre – a game changer for transparency and efficiency?
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) recently announced that PMG Consortium has been selected as the preferred bidder to establish a mining...
Assessing SA’s patent system amid BHP’s attempted Anglo American takeover
As South Africa contemplates the vast implications of BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo American, a closer examination of both companies’ patent portfolios is critical, not just for stakeholders but for the broader patent system in the country.
Pursuing a triple zero future: the new reality for mining in...
The mining industry has envisioned a new future where business, human and environmental interests are not competing priorities, but complementary strengths: a 'Triple Zero' future of zero harm, zero loss, and zero waste. In the Triple Zero future, where zero harm is lived out day-to-day, the health and well-being of the workforce act as a fulcrum for sustainable business operations.
Mining and metals industries can navigate the impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 has created a universal imperative for governments and businesses to take immediate actions with significant financial ramifications. According to our latest study, market capitalisation for the biggest 2,000 companies worldwide has declined by 24 percent since the beginning of the outbreak, losing more than $12.4 trillion.
DRAFT TLAB: Debt conversion into equity proposals?
A workshop was recently hosted by National Treasury on the proposed changes in the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2017 (TLAB) on converting debt to equity.
These proposed amendments in the draft TLAB are in sections 19, new sections 19A and 19B, and paragraph 12A of the Eighth Schedule in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962.





























