Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Jul- 2020 -21 July

Khumbul’ekhaya supports industry’s Covid-19 response
In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, as a…
- 16 July

Namdeb sets up own Covid-19 laboratory
Namibia‘s diamond mining company, Namdeb, has established its own fully fledged Covid-19 testing laboratory in…
- 14 July

Congo gives mines month to release confined workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given copper and cobalt mining companies a month to…
- Jun- 2020 -30 June

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…
- 10 June

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…
- 9 June

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…
- 1 June

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…
- May- 2020 -19 May

South Africa publishes Covid-19 mine safety rules
South Africa’s mines ministry on Tuesday published safety rules for mines operating during the coronavirus…


