Testing each and every mine worker for Covid-19 is not feasible for SA’s mining industry, the Minerals Council SA said on Friday.
The comments come after the National Union of Mineworkers expressed concern over the rapid spread of Covid-19 in the industry, especially in Limpopo where, notably, Impala Platinum’s Marula operations were suspended when 19 coronavirus cases were detected.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
Can they afford UNIVERSAL infections?