by Warren Beech | Jun 17, 2026 | Employment, Mining, News
South Africa’s Mining and Natural Resources Sector, like most industries in South Africa, has been hit extremely hard by the contraction of both the global and local economy, and this has, inevitably, led to many mining companies placing operations on care and...
by Eben van Zyl | Jun 11, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
“A workplace is exactly that and should not ordinarily be confused with a ‘find me love’ sanctuary or lonely hearts club for love sick employees” – Judge Edwin Tlhotlhalemaje in in Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited v UASA obo Pietersen and others[1] With the onset of...
by Eben van Zyl | Jun 4, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
The Labour Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Seriti Coal (Pty) Ltd t/a New Denmark Colliery v CCMA and Others (JR940/2020), reinforcing an important principle within the mining sector: legal responsibility for health and safety cannot be reduced to an...
by Jason Hunter | Apr 21, 2026 | Mining, News
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Nkwe Platinum Limited and Another v Genorah Resources (Pty) Ltd and Others has provided important clarity on what constitutes a “change of control” (and therefore a transfer or disposal of a controlling interest in a company) for...
by Warren Beech | Feb 18, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
The investment in Africa: Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Town between 9 and 12 February 2026 (Mining Indaba) placed the spotlight on the Mining and Natural Resources Sector in South Africa, and across Africa, more broadly, with many positive views being expressed...
by Warren Beech | Nov 4, 2025 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining, News
In last week’s Top Tip Tuesday we addressed the importance of the exercise of the “stop work authority” on health and safety grounds to prevent workplace injuries and fatal accidents. We discussed the judgment handed down in the matter of National Union of...
