Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Aug- 2020 -3 Aug
ZDAMWU calls for mine closures as Covid-19 rages
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has called on government to close mines in the wake of…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -21 Jul
Khumbul’ekhaya supports industry’s Covid-19 response
In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, as a Public Health Emergency of International…
Read More » - 16 Jul
Namdeb sets up own Covid-19 laboratory
Namibia‘s diamond mining company, Namdeb, has established its own fully fledged Covid-19 testing laboratory in the company’s private hospital at…
Read More » - 14 Jul
Congo gives mines month to release confined workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given copper and cobalt mining companies a month to stop confining workers on site…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -30 Jun
Exxaro’s relentless journey to zero harm continues as Matla mine achieves 730 lost-time injury-free days
This month marks a significant milestone for empowered diversified mining group, Exxaro and their unwavering commitment to the safety of…
Read More » - 10 Jun
ArcelorMittal South Africa fined over hydrogen sulfide emissions
ArcelorMittal South Africa will pay a fine of ZAR 3.64 million ($219,658) relating to charges of exceeding hydrogen sulfide minimum…
Read More » - 9 Jun
Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production
With South Africa’s mines returning to full staffing levels from June 1, some of the country’s largest employers now have…
Read More » - 1 Jun
Unique Group unveils Covid-19 pressure (CPAP) ventilator system for Africa
Cape Town-based subsea engineering expert, MMO, a Unique Group Company, has announced the successful completion of beta testing its inhouse-designed…
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