SA’s mining sector has bled 47‚000 jobs in three years
08 February 2016 - 14:37
The South African mining sector cut 47‚000 jobs between 2012 and early 2015 as the industry grappled with soaring costs and low commodity prices‚ said Roger Baxter‚ CEO of the Chamber of Mines.Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane said recently a further 32‚000 jobs were under threat‚ and the industry was working closely with the government and labour to minimise job losses.
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