Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Nov- 2021 -24 November
Minerals Council South Africa applauds the 300,000 vaccination milestone in its Covid-19 battle
The mining industry has surpassed the 300,000 milestone for fully and partially vaccinated employees and…
- 22 November
BME wins industry award for safe disposal of used oil
Omnia group company BME has been recognised by the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)…
- 11 November
Focus on cleaning and hygiene in mining environments can contribute to health and safety
Due to high safety risks, mining is considered one of the most hazardous industrial sectors…
- 2 November
Why dust control is vital to miners’ health
Dust has long been a health hazard in mines where metals and metalloids are carried…
- Oct- 2021 -19 October
Exxaro partners with Dis-Chem Pharmacy to vaccinate employees
Exxaro Resources, recently partnered with Dis-Chem to vaccinate its employees, contractors, and their next of…
- 14 October
R10 million worth of vaccine equipment to further Limpopo’s vaccination drive
Anglo American, through its Limpopo based business units Anglo America Platinum and De Beers Group,…
- Sep- 2021 -30 September
Impala Rustenburg and North West Department of Health join forces in mobile vaccination drive
Impala Rustenburg activated its first mobile vaccination site in Rustenburg’s Freedom Park community on 9…
- 22 September
Safe disposal of asbestos is vital to protect people and the environment
South Africa’s incidence of mesothelioma, a type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer…
