Given the collapse of the R8,5 billion Industrial Development Corporation and ArcelorMittal South Africa takeover talks, which has left the Newcastle Works closed and hundreds of workers in limbo, what concrete steps has he taken to (a) sec

Assessment of projects in other sectors to mitigate economic impact on affected towns

The dtic and IDC are considering and assessing various projects in other sectors to mitigate the economic impact of the plant closures on the affected towns.

Who it is for

affected towns dependent on steel production (for mitigation of economic impact)

How to act on it

Engage with or benefit from projects assessed by the dtic and IDC in other sectors to mitigate economic impact of the plant closures.

Process for interested parties to take over parts of the AMSA business (including Newcastle and Vereeniging mills)

The dtic and the IDC are administering a process to identify interested parties willing to take over parts of the AMSA business, including the Newcastle and Vereeniging mills, to avoid full decommissioning and secure the future of long steel production in South Africa.

Who it is for

interested parties willing to take over parts of the AMSA business including Newcastle and Vereeniging mills

How to act on it

Participate in the dtic/IDC administered process of interested parties willing to take over parts of the AMSA business including Newcastle and Vereeniging mills.

Steel roadmap formulation with industry and labour

The dtic, together with industry and labour, is working towards formulating a steel roadmap to guide how South Africa will revive, reshape and grow the steel industry over the next decade and beyond.

Who it is for

industry and labour involved in steel industry planning

How to act on it

Engage with the dtic together with industry and labour in the formulation of the steel roadmap.