Mining big Rio Tinto’s subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) hosted president Cyril Ramaphosa throughout his go to to the Richards Bay area on Might 7, marking his first official go to to the corporate’s operations.
As RBM celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, the corporate expresses that the go to gives a pivotal second to replicate on its historic affect within the area, its function as a key contributor to the South African financial system and the corporate’s future trajectory.
As one of many largest mineral sands operations globally, RBM occupies a major place inside each the South African mining sector and worldwide provide chains.
In the course of the go to, Ramaphosa toured RBM’s operations, together with its largest mining pond and state-of-the-art smelter management room, and engaged straight with staff and union representatives.
The corporate, in a media launch, says the cornerstone of this success has been its enduring partnership with host communities and the federal government, including that this collaborative basis permits the forward-looking strategy seen in its newest developments.
This contains the approval of the Zulti South venture, which represents a significant funding within the long-term sustainability of RBM’s operations.
Moreover, by means of initiatives such because the just lately commissioned Bolobedu solar energy venture, RBM says it’s integrating renewable power to cut back emissions and improve power resilience.
“In the end, this go to underscored the very important significance of continued collaboration between authorities, business and communities in driving financial development and long-term improvement in South Africa,” the corporate says.
