Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Jun- 2022 -29 June
Safely resolving reactive ground when blasting
When a South African zinc mine experienced a premature detonation in one of its blastholes,…
- May- 2022 -18 May
Risk assessments accelerate Booyco PDS adoption
Risk assessments by surface mines are a vital part of operating trackless mining machines (TMMs)…
- 9 May
South Africa remains a leader in the evolution of cooling in underground mining
Along with ventilation, mine cooling is an integral part of any mining operation, as it…
- 8 May
Minerals Council South Africa notes a historic first in mine safety
The Minerals Council South Africa is encouraged to note there were no fatalities related to…
- Apr- 2022 -28 April
Rand-Air – making safety count… every day
The employee safety and health narrative is on the global lips of mining and industry.…
- 22 April
Harnessing safety for success: protecting women working at heights
Conventional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is traditionally designed with the male anatomy in mind, as…
- 21 April
NOSA Integrated Five Star System sees Phoenecian Group expand into contract mining
An expansion into contract mining as part of a larger diversification strategy has been accompanied…
- 6 April
Congratulations to African Rainbow Minerals and Assore for the outstanding safety performance of Black Rock Mine Operations
The safety performance of Assmang’s Black Rock Mine Operations is nothing short of remarkable and…
