Theft of copper pipes and electrical cables thwart reopening of Charlotte Maxeke hospital

Theft of copper pipes and electrical cables thwart reopening of Charlotte Maxeke hospital

Protesters outside Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on Sunday, 20 February 2022. (Photo: Masego Mafata) Two weeks after the Gauteng government held a media conference to announce its plans for the repair of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, medical staff report little evidence of progress and patients continue to bear the brunt of mismanagement. Prof […]

South Africa: Ten Months Later Government Hits Reset Button On Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Repairs

South Africa: Ten Months Later Government Hits Reset Button On Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Repairs

It’s been 10 months of stuttered progress, missed deadlines, and limited communication on why the Gauteng provincial government has been unable to get Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital fully reopened after a fire last April. The Gauteng government has now put it down to a "disagreement" between the Gauteng Departments of Health and Infrastructure and Development. […]

Charlotte Maxeke closure is placing ‘severe strain’ on Helen Joseph

Charlotte Maxeke closure is placing ‘severe strain’ on Helen Joseph

A fire at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in April has resulted in its partial closure. This has placed severe strain on the Gauteng health system. (Archive photo: Masego Mafata) The Gauteng health department has taken over the reconstruction of the hospital from the provincial Department of Infrastructure Development. Health workers at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg […]

Kibali Delivers Another Stellar Performance and Expects to Grow Its Mineral Reserves Net of Depletion

Kibali Delivers Another Stellar Performance and Expects to Grow Its Mineral Reserves Net of Depletion

All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – The Kibali gold mine produced a total of 812,152 ounces 1 , well within guidance for 2021, and expects to increase its mineral reserves net of depletion for the third successive year, […]

Mining: Ministerial committee to review health, safety inaugurated

Mining: Ministerial committee to review health, safety inaugurated

The setting up of the Committee became necessary following the Apiate explosion The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, on Monday 7th February 2022, inaugurated a five-member Ministerial Committee of Inquiry, chaired by Minerals Engineer and Vice-Chancellor of the Paa Grant University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa (UmaT), Prof. Richard Amankwah, […]

Gauteng officials suspended over R588m refurbishment of AngloGold Ashanti Covid hospital

Gauteng officials suspended over R588m refurbishment of AngloGold Ashanti Covid hospital

Premier David Makhura, flanked by Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development Tasneem Motara and Gauteng Health MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi, officially opens AngloGold Ashanti Hospital in Carletonville on the West Rand on Friday, 14 May 2021. (Photo: Twitter / @David_Makhura) The Gauteng government has suspended nine senior officials in the departments of health and infrastructure after the […]

Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector's biggest opportunity

Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector’s biggest opportunity

For the mining & metals industry, 2021 will be remembered for two very clear themes. First, the stunning recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that sent commodity prices soaring to levels never seen before. Second, that ESG has anchored itself as a mainstream aspect of business and will remain top-of-mind in the boardroom. While the industry […]