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BusinessLive reports that Pan African Resources is looking at all options to minimise disruptions to its Barberton mine from community unrest.
The unrest has taken on a political element, with various parties demanding a say in hiring at the mine. CE Cobus Loots indicated: "We lost a lot of days to community issues and safety stoppages. There’s infighting in the communities and there are political issues between parties in the area. We are stuck in the middle when one party comes to us, saying ‘we insist you do recruitment via us because we represent these communities’, and the next day the road will be closed by the other party." The company intends to interdict communities that illegally stop its operations and hold individuals responsible. The similarities between the Barberton communities and those around the platinum and chrome mines near Steelpoort are said to be striking, with various community leaders demanding recruitment preference.
- Read this report by Allan Seccombe in full at BusinessLive
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