South Africa's Lonmin Marikana mine clashes killed 34
The miners, who are currently earning between 4000-5000 rand ($484 - $605), say they want their salary increased to 12,500 ($1,512). The stand-off has been exacerbated by rivalry between two trade ...
Marikana – The struggle for breath and dignity
Nine years after the most violent and bloodiest massacre in post-apartheid South Africa, Marikana still finds itself largely undeveloped and at the mercy of the mining companies that populate the ...
12 years after Marikana massacre: 'Blood of miners
Today marks 12 years since 34 mineworkers were shot during their protest in 2012, in what is now known as the Marikana massacre. The mineworkers were shot …
South Africa shootings: Marikana mine inquiry …
South Africa opens a judicial inquiry into the killing of 44 people at a Marikana mine - the deadliest police action since the end of apartheid.
Tharisa Mine, North West Province, South Africa
The Tharisa mine is currently operated as an open-pit mine with a remaining LOM of 20 years. The open-pit mining operation comprises the east and west pits, which extract reef from the five MG chromitite layers. The mine transitioned from contract mining to an owner mining operation in 2017.
Major Mines & Projects | Marikana Mine
Marikana has six operating shafts: 4 Belt (4B), K3, K4, Rowland, Saffy, and E3. The vertical shaft complexes account for the largest portion of the Mineral Reserves. The K4 project build-up phase continues with a focus on infrastructure …
The Marikana Massacre, the Rule of Law and South Africa's …
On 16 August 2102, 34 striking miners were killed by the South African Police Service at a platinum mine in Marikana in the north-west of South Africa. The massacre recalled the kind of violence that was supposed to have disappeared with the end of apartheid in 1994. This article examines the context in which the massacre occurred, …
Marikana: Cause and Effects | War Resisters' International
Marikana: Cause and Effects. Mlu Dywili. On 6 August 2012, South Africa (SA) woke up to a massive tragedy where it was reported that police had gunned down 34 Lonmin …
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts, Marikana …
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts by reaching consensus with stakeholders on dealing with grievances and disputes, former Minerals Council South Africa VP and current Transnet ...
Sibanye continues to make reparations at Marikana
After acquiring platinum producer Lonmin's operations in 2019, diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater continues to contribute to reparations for those community members who were affected by the ...
Marikana: The unfolding of a never-ending tragedy
Mine workers gather at the Nkageng informal settlement on 15 August 2012 in North West, South Africa, to plan a way forward following violent clashes at Lonmin's Marikana Platinum Mine. (Photo ...
Rustenburg Mine | South Africa | Sibanye-Stillwater
The Rustenburg operation consists of three intermediate depth vertical shafts that utilise a conventional mining method at Siphumelele 1, Khuseleka 1, and Thembelani 1 – while the mechanised Bathopele …
Marikana: Cause and Effects | War Resisters' International
Mlu Dywili. On 6 August 2012, South Africa (SA) woke up to a massive tragedy where it was reported that police had gunned down 34 Lonmin workers during a protest action at Marikana. Rock drill operators from the Lonmin platinum mine were protesting against low wages and like in Kiev, the state responded with massive violence, resulting in the death …
Sibanye's Siphumelele shaft on track for May restart; Marikana …
Multinational mining and metals processing company Sibanye-Stillwater says the Siphumelele shaft at its Rustenburg operation is on schedule to resume production during May, as planned ...
Sibanye-Stillwater is recruiting for General Cadet Trainee
Sibanye-Stillwater is recruiting for the General Cadet Trainee Programme 2024. A total of 14 posts are open for application under the programme. Closing date: 13 May 2024 Requisition Number: WPL 0054998 Reference: WPL AD0005949 Type of employment: Temporary Location: Operating Segment Platinum Marikana Function: …
The Marikana Massacre: A Historical Overview of the …
(ANC), the mine owners and labour unions in trying to create a conducive working atmosphere in the mining sector. The historic Marikana Massacre proved that some of the aforementioned stakeholders showed in one way or the other their handicaps in attempts to solve the mine workers' problems in South Africa.
Marikana Massacre 16 August 2012
Marikana Massacre 16 August 2012. On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) opened fire on a crowd of striking mineworkers at Marikana, in the North West Province. The police killed 34 …
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts, …
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts by reaching consensus with stakeholders on dealing with grievances and disputes, former Minerals …
After 10 years, widows of victims of 'Marikana massacre' are …
Nosihle Ngweyi and Zameka Nongu complete a laborious climb up a small hill in South Africa's Marikana town and look forlornly at the site where their husbands were killed on Aug. 16, 2012. Ten ...
Four injured in alleged shooting at Marikana mine protest
Workers at a Sibanye-Stillwater mine site in Marikana allegedly opened fire on protesters on Wednesday night, injuring four people. It was unclear whether any of the victims were critically injured.
The Marikana Commission of Inquiry
The Marikana Commission's mandate is to investigate matters of public, national and international concern arising out of the tragic incidents at the Lonmin Mine in Marikana, in the North West Province which took place on about Saturday 11 August to Thursday 16 August, 2012 which led to the deaths of approximately 44 people, more than 70 persons …
Timeline of the Marikana Massacre 2012
1 October, The Marikana Commission of Inquiry into the 16 August killings opens in Rustenburg. 2013. 11 March, Steve Khululekile, regional leader of the AMCU …
What's behind South Africa's mine violence?
Protesters gather at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, South Africa on August 17, 2012 where the day before 34 people were killed when police opened fire on striking mineworkers.
Marikana massacre: The devastating impact of the …
Eight years after the Marikana massacre, the narrative painted by Lonmin's management, police leadership and the state about the striking mineworkers continues to have a damaging impact on ...
The Marikana Commission of Inquiry
The Marikana Commission's mandate is to investigate matters of public, national and international concern arising out of the tragic incidents at the Lonmin Mine in Marikana, in the North West Province which took place …
AMCU commemorates twelfth Marikana massacre anniversary
In her keynote address during AMCU's memorial lecture on August 7, she said the killing of 34 people at the Marikana platinum mine, near Rustenburg, on August 16, 2012, was the work of ...
Trollop Mining: Operators Needed
Mine/Area: Tharisa Minerals in Marikana . Closing Date: 31 May 2024 before 12:00 pm . Are you passionate about operating and controlling machines? Trollop Mining is seeking skilled operators to join our dynamic team at Tharisa Minerals in Marikana. If you're ready to shine, seize this opportunity! Job Titles Available: Multi-Skill …