Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Jul- 2026 -6 July
Could a valid breathalyser calibration certificate cost your company its CCMA case?
In safety-sensitive industries such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, alcohol testing is not a tick-box…
- Jun- 2026 -17 June
Beyond the Fence: Wits dialogue highlights the link between community wellbeing and mine safety
The Wits Mining Institute recently hosted a thought-provoking breakfast dialogue titled Beyond the Fence: How…
- 2 June
Konkola Copper Mines CEO inspects ongoing shutdown
The 60-day shutdown, scheduled to run until 25 July 2026, is the first major smelter…
- May- 2026 -13 May
BME research reiterates critical role of health and wellness to advance mine safety
There is growing recognition that sustainable safety performance requires a deeper, more integrated understanding of…
- Apr- 2026 -15 April
Safety training in mining evolves to embrace critical thinking
The mining sector’s significant progress in health and safety – with fatalities declining from 200…
- 13 April
Why focused fast, fatal-risk training is critical for South African mining
No matter how much safety performance improves year on year, mining in South Africa remains…
- Mar- 2026 -2 March
ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-accredited for breathalyser calibration
In South Africa’s safety-critical industries, a single breathalyser reading can carry serious consequences – from…
- Feb- 2026 -25 February
Tanzania launches safety campaign to protect the small-scale mining sector
A sweeping occupational safety and health campaign has officially commenced in Tanzania, aiming to fundamentally…
