Mines to be investigated for not complying with lockdown regulations

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has launched an investigation into allegations of some mining companies not adhering to the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.

The minister said the department was not doing this to be punitive, but to safeguard the lives of employees, suppliers, contractors and all those they will come into contact with during this period. “We will be having follow-up meetings with employers and unions next week, in order to proactively manage this space.

“We commend these efforts, and encourage all companies to provide support to this cause in whatever way they can. Mines supplying Eskom continue operating while mines producing gold, chrome, manganese, iron ore and other sectors will operate at scaled down levels.

Media stunt! Mining companies in SA are untouchable. They run lives of politicians in South Africa. They have not even taken away the license of those mines like the Lily Mine which continues to slaughter innocent black lives!!

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