JOHANNESBURG – The chamber of Mines have postponed court proceedings on reviewing the Mining Charter.
The presidency, the chamber, said on Sunday that they have agreed that the application which was suppose to heard on Monday will be postponed.
The presidency said, “The postponement serves to allow parties the space to engage and find an amicable solution.”
This comes after the State of the Nation Address on Friday, where president Cyril Ramaphosa had committed in intensifying discussion with all stakeholders so that a charter is drawn up that they all can agree with.
Chamber President, Mxolisi Mgojo, said he welcomes the president’s intervention.
Chamber President, Mxolisi Mgojo, said: “We welcome the President’s intervention, and his commitment to engaging meaningfully with stakeholders in the industry – and others – on a New Mining Charter #MiningCharter https://t.co/f6A9SsOJ5A
— Chamber of Mines SA (@Mine_RSA) February 18, 2018
Chamber President, Mxolisi Mgojo, said: “Ultimately, a New Mining Charter must be developed and resolved through negotiation, with representation by a broad range of stakeholders – government, business, labour and communities." #MiningCharter https://t.co/f6A9SsOJ5A
— Chamber of Mines SA (@Mine_RSA) February 18, 2018
The Chamber of Mines wishes to reiterate its position that only a negotiated Mining Charter taking on board the views and inputs of all key stakeholders will enjoy the support and endorsement of all stakeholders #MiningCharter https://t.co/f6A9SsOJ5A
— Chamber of Mines SA (@Mine_RSA) February 18, 2018
The CHamber advises that, following SONA on Friday, 16 February, and subsequent engagement with the Presidency, the Chamber, on behalf of its members, has agreed jointly with the DMR to postpone its court application in respect of the RMC #MiningCharter https://t.co/f6A9SsOJ5A
— Chamber of Mines SA (@Mine_RSA) February 18, 2018
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