The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.

Geographical diversification is a secondary consideration, but has its advantages.

South Africa's militant Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union expects a deal with Impala Platinum over wages soon.

Under the DFS mine plan, first production is estimated in late 2023 with ramp-up to steady state by 2027.

Joseph Mathunjwa has been at the helm of AMCU since it was officially registered in 2002.

As wage negotiations with some South African platinum producers reach deadlock, one labor union welcomed a new rule for any strike to require backing from workers in a secret ballot.