Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Aug- 2025 -7 August
Zambia shrugs off US health warning after February toxic spill in the Copperbelt mining region
The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following…
- Jul- 2025 -14 July
Steenkampskraal forges ahead with breakthrough targeted alpha therapy with Thor Medical
Thor Medical ASA’s in Norway has announced progress in cancer treatment through targeted thorium-based alpha…
- 1 July
De Beers Group Venetia mine celebrates 13 million fatality-free shifts
De Beers Group’s Venetia mine has reached a landmark achievement of 13 million fatality-free shifts,…
- Jun- 2025 -23 June
First Quantum reports fatality at the Sentinel pit in Zambia
First Quantum Minerals has temporarily suspended operations in the area of an accident at the…
- 10 June
Technology and best practice raise safety bar for explosives
With safety a central concern in the storage, handling and application of explosives, fast-evolving technology…
- 9 June
How gamification is changing the rules of training
In high-risk industries, the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical competence can have life-or-death consequences.…
- May- 2025 -5 May
Why breathalyser accuracy is essential
In safety-critical sectors, the reliability of breathalyser testing must be unquestionable. The potential for miscalibration…
- Apr- 2025 -22 April
Workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious…
