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Labor Exploitation in the South African Mining Industry

Introduction This paper surveys the theme of exploitation of laborers in extractive industries, looking specifically at the mining industry in South Africa and how migrant miners there have ...

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(PDF) Mineral policy impact on South Africa's mining sector …

The motivation behind the report is to understand how mineral policies drive the operational, performance and investment decisions of mining producers.

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An analysis of the Human Resource practices in the …

nature of the mining industry which calls for the industry to engage a huge labour force in order to maximise returns (Matangi, 2006). Despite these challenges, the mining sector in Zimbabwe is on a growth trajectory and the Zimbabwean government has pinned total economic recovery on the revival of the mining industry (Moyo; 2013).

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Mining industry employment and talent challenges | McKinsey

This article explores our latest research into the talent imperative for mining, covering why hiring and developing the right talent is increasingly crucial for miners, …

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Zambian government is committed to engage in social …

The Project with the support of the Social Partners and ILO will aim to address the current challenges of labour relations and employment matters in the mining sector. Advancing social justice, promoting decent work

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Child labour in cobalt mining

2 Child labour in cobalt mining Cobalt is used, along with other metals, to make cathodes, which are the positively charged electrodes in lithium-ion rechargeable battery cells.

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Labour Relations In The Mining Sector

Last February we published a study on labour relations in the mining sector, which included an analysis of employment figures, regulatory analysis, dispute …

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The Capital Labour Relation in the Mining Sector

Technology in the mining industry has evolved partly to deal with troublesome labour; it has also evolved in relation to the unit size and capacity of machines and equipment.

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Labour relations in the mining sector

Last February we published a study on labour relations in the mining sector, which included an analysis of employment figures, regulatory analysis, dispute resolution criteria and a survey of 25 human …

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The Relevance and Impact of South African Labour Law in the Mining

However, if this leads to mining companies being less reliant on labour, then these changes will have a negative impact on the jobs of mineworkers. This article looks at the legal framework that governs the mining sector in South Africa in the context of 4IR. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides for collective bargaining and strike action ...

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CHILD LABOUR IN MINING AND GLOBAL SUPPLY …

Child labour is also found in cobalt and coltran mines, minerals used in portable electronic devices and rechargeable batteries, including the batteries of electric cars.

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Preventing Child and Forced Labour

In 2017, the Mining Association of Canada added two new components to the TSM initiative to contribute to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply chain, and to provide the information needed to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.

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A century of migrant labour in the gold mines of South Africa

Migrant labour has played a critical role in the diplomatic relations of South Africa for more than 100 years. ... South Africa and its association with the mining industry. The role of migrant ...

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Navigating Labour Relations and Employment Law in South …

Compliance with labour laws is non-negotiable in the mining sector. The South African Labour Relations Act (" LRA "), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (" …

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The Marikana Massacre: A Historical Overview of the …

Labour Unrest in the Mining Sector in South Africa Chitja Twala University of the Free State, South Africa Introduction and Historical Background ... South Africa was famous for its solid and sound labour relations culture, particularly in the post-1994 period. Its collective bargaining, with clear guidelines spelling out the responsibilities ...

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Current collective engagement stakeholder strategies for …

Motivation for the study: The SA mining sector has seen more violent strikes, with a higher number of deaths, injuries, criminal activities, arrests, dismissals and job losses in recent years. This article captures the current mining stakeholder strategies shaping the existing labour relations environment.

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The history of Migrant Labour in South Africa

Even in the early difficult years of diamond activity which marked the development of the mining sector in South Africa, African labour was in demand to such an extent that wage of African labourers was as high as those paid to white workers overseas. This then made the mines to be dependent on the government.

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Statement

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) supports efforts to eradicate child and forced labour from supply chains, and applauds the work of the Honourable Julie Miville-Dechêne, Senator, and the Honourable John McKay, P.C., M.P., in the development of Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains …

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Roots of Apartheid: South Africa's Mining Industry

The development of South Africa's mining industry, and how it laid the foundations for Apartheid Although some mining had taken place in what is now South Africa centuries before Europeans arrived, 1 the modern mining industry emerged as the major shaper of South Africa's economy and race relations in the latter half of the 19 th century ...

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THE RELEVANCE AND IMPACT OF SOUTH AFRICAN LABOUR LAW IN THE MINING

However, if this leads to mining companies being less reliant on labour, then these changes will have a negative impact on the jobs of mineworkers. This article looks at the legal framework that governs the mining sector in South Africa in the context of 4IR. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides for collective bargaining and strike …

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Overview of child labour in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector

This rapid review synthesises the literature from academic, policy, and NGO sources on child labour in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Asia and Africa.

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Labour relations biggest material risk for mining sector – …

A new report by stakeholder intelligence firm Alva states that labour relations are emerging as the biggest material risk for the mining and metals industry as of Q2-2021.

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Mining Sector Wages in South Africa

2.1 Wage Determination in South African Mining Sector 7 2.2 Industrial Relations in South Africa 8 ... The general instability in the sector linked to labour unrest and policy uncertainty, especially around nationalisation of the …

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Labour productivity in coal mining sector in India: with …

Open-cast productivity is much high because, in open-cast coal is extracted by fully mechanized process. No doubt, the productivity of labour in coal mining sector is increases since 1951. However, the productivity boom of labour in coal mining sector at all India level is only due to productivity boom at open-cast in Orissa and Tamil Nadu.

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Labour relations in the mining sector

Last February we published a study on labour relations in the mining sector, which included an analysis of employment figures, regulatory analysis, dispute …

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Labor Conditions in the Tanzanian Mining Industry, 1930 …

A study of the sub-surface (Loto) mining activities around Kuru Village-a suburb of Jos City revealed the activities of Artisanal Miners where mining is presently being carried out on an old mining lease belonging to Bisichi Jenta Ltd.

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Child labour in the informal mining sector in East …

Community gold mining is a tradition of several regions in Indonesia. This report is based on a rapid assessment involving 36 young people involved in the gold mining activities in one village of East Kalimantan province. It includes research on the community, families of young workers and gold mine operators.

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Rebalancing Labor Relations In The Mining Industry

In many ways, 2023 marked a turning point in labor relations—it's been a big year for unions. From Hollywood writers and actors to the United Auto Workers, in 2023 we saw major unions make jaw ...

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Living conditions of mine workers from eight mines in …

The Framework Agreement for a Sustainable Mining Industry of 2013 ascertained organised labour, organised business, and governments' commitment to upgrade human settlements in mining towns (Republic of South Africa, Citation 2013).

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Trends in productivity in the South African gold mining industry

® Labour/labour relations ... The mining sector is the backbone of South Africa's economy and one of the largest employers in mining communities. The extractive industry plays a significant ...

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