RBM to resume operation soon

South African Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) would soon be fully operational as affected parties signed agreements this week to address community issues.

Members of Kwasokhulu, outside Richards Bay, would be prioritised for jobs, and redress to environmental concerns would begin.

Conflict between the unemployed youth of Kwasokhulu and RBM forced the mining company to declare a force majeure in operations in June. Violent protests over unemployment, and environmental concerns then followed.Asian Metal Copyright Members of Kwasokhulu, outside Richards Bay, would be prioritised for jobs, and redress to environmental concerns would begin.Asian Metal Copyright The dust from the mineral sands was affecting the community, and seepage damaging the environment and homes, were among the concerns.

In the agreement document, RBM stated that it would employ at least 10 community members to fill the 20 available permanent plant operator positions, provided that they met the minimum requirements of a matric certificate or an N3 in maths and science.

RBM'S community recruitment office would prioritise service providers and contractors from the host communities. Together with the environmental committee, RBM would appoint independent specialists to conduct environmental studies.



.Asian Metal CopyrightSouth African Richards Bay Minerals RBM would soon be fully operational as affected parties signed agreements this week to address community issuesAsian Metal Copyright