Surface-mining skills shortage a concern – association

Amid the current economic challenges in South Africa, local mining and quarrying industry representative organisation Aspasa stresses the importance of discovering smarter ways of mining economically and calls for the creation of platforms for young people to develop in the industry. The association asserts that small-scale surface mines provide a broad spectrum of exposure for individuals entering the mining industry, as they can acquire a well-rounded knowledge while being deployed in surface mining operations.