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New ownership promises job security for Murray & Roberts mining employees

Differential Capital's acquisition of Murray & Roberts' mining unit promises to save 70% of jobs while aiming to create new opportunities, despite the challenges posed by the company's recent business rescue.

News Politics
Bongani Hans|Published

Assmang Manganese closure: 600 jobs lost, but 10 000 new ones possible at Cato Ridge site

The imminent closure of Assmang Manganese will leave over 600 workers jobless in Cato Ridge, but business leaders see a silver lining: the company's 360-hectare landholding could generate more than 10 000 permanent jobs through phased development over the next decade, transforming the area despite challenges with state utilities like Eskom and Transnet.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published