VOICED : Under strain SAfrican mining firms look to mechanisation

The South African mining industry, once reliant on low-paid manual labor, faces challenges due to falling commodity prices and regulatory issues. Modernization and mechanization are seen as necessary, with robotic machines replacing traditional labor, leading to increased efficiency but also job losses. While mechanization reduces the workforce, it demands higher skills, potentially creating jobs in other sectors. The transition impacts unskilled laborers the most, highlighting the need for adaptation and skill development.

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