Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Aug- 2020 -3 August
ZDAMWU calls for mine closures as Covid-19 rages
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has called on government to close…
- 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…
