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Resources Watch

16th May 2013

By: Creamer Media Reporter

  

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Welcome to Creamer Media’s Resources Watch, a weekly video round-up of the events and people making and shaping the news in the mining industry.

This week:
Wesizwe Platinum advances the development of its flagship Bakubung mine.
Nick Holland says mining is doomed if ‘crazy’ pay increases continue.
And, a software demonstration day emphasises the importance of the latest technological trends.

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum continues to advance the development of its flagship Bakubung mine, in the North West province, with the headgear construction some three-quarters complete and the primary shaft at a depth of 120 m at the end of the presink stage. Natalie Greve reports.

Bakubung project executive Jacob Mothomogolo

South Africa’s mining industry is doomed if ‘crazy’ wage increases continue to be paid and productivity declines, says Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland.

Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland

With different industrial markets being influenced by constant changes in technology, it is crucial for businesses to evolve with technology, says SSG consulting CEO Steven Golding.

SSG consulting CEO Steven Golding

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Edited by Shannon de Ryhove
Contributing Editor

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