The mining industry says it has met and surpassed most of the transformation targets set out in the government's Mining Charter of 2010. That includes the key areas of black ownership and employment equity.
The mining industry is giving itself a tap on the back on a job well done. The 2010 Mining Charter set a target of 26 % black ownership, the industry says it has surpassed that, black ownership now stands at 39%.
“Now is the time to have engagements with various sectors of the society as to; is the mining sector transforming enough? But based on the Charter we have exceeded most of the targets,” says Senior Executive for Transformation at the Minerals Council Tebello Chabana.
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