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South African Diamond Producers Organisation
16
Mar
SADPO is very aware of the huge backlog in the issuing of mining licenses. The Minerals Council (of which SADPO and its members are affiliated members) is also addressing this issue with the top officials in DMRE. We want to drive this issue from within our own structures as well, but to do that we need some facts & details. Included herewith, please find a Mining...
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17
Feb
South Africa’s vaccine rollout program was all set to kick off after the Government had received the first consignment of the AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on 1 February, with the health care workers prioritized for mid-February. However, results from the South African trial of the vaccine, conducted in about 2000 people, found such 25 % efficacy against mild and moderate disease, that it would not meet...
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15
Feb
We want to thank Martin Creamer & his team at Mining Weekly for the great article. We are all working together to save the small-scale alluvial diamond mining industry. Please view the article / video here: https://www.miningweekly.com/article/alluvial-diamond-miners-outline-way-to-save-fast-shrinking-industry-2021-02-11 ...
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18
Jan
Please see the Minerals Council of South Africa's media statement regarding the mining industry's support in the fight against COVID-19. (click on underlined words to open statement)...
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