Health & Safety
Comprehensive information on health & safety in African mines, and latest market data in Africa.
- Jan- 2026 -13 January
RCT secures remote shutdown technology contract at Glencore’s McArthur River Mine
In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River…
- 12 January
Waco Modular reaches a significant safety milestone
Waco Modular has reached a significant safety milestone, achieving over 1 million man-hours without a…
- Dec- 2025 -8 December
Enhancing safety in accordance with South Africa’s revised Mining Road and Rail Safety Code of Practice
South Africa’s mining industry has shifted from preparation to enforcement. With the updated Road and…
- Nov- 2025 -19 November
Advanced blasting improves safety and provides cost savings
By significantly reducing airblast levels, Omnia Holdings company BME’s advanced blasting technologies and techniques have…
- 3 November
Anglo American faces class action appeal over alleged lead poisoning in Zambia
An appeal hearing opened Monday in South Africa on whether a subsidiary of British-based mining…
- Oct- 2025 -22 October
Implementing South Africa’s new occupational exposure limit for silica dust
Health and safety are at the core of every responsible mining operation. While this was…
- 3 October
New report reveals continuing impact of colonial-era lead pollution in Kabwe
A report by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Environment Africa Zambia about lead pollution…
- 2 October
Steinmüller Africa teams at Kriel and Majuba hit 1 million RCR‑free hours
Steinmüller Africa has set a new benchmark in operational excellence, with its site teams at…
