The lockdown and coronavirus pandemic will have a huge effect on the mining sector, but most industry players agree the safety of the workers is paramount.

In this episode of Covid-19 Business Watch, Michael Avery speaks to department of mineral resources director-general Thabo Mokoena, National Union of Mineworkers secretary-general David Sipunzi, Minerals Council SA CEO Roger Baxter and mining analyst Peter Major. ..

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