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Mining safety – 7 common risks to protect yourself against

Dust inhalation or coal dust is one of the most common concerns for miners. “The ongoing inhalation of coal dust can cause what is colloquially known as ‘miner’s lung’ or ‘black lung’. Miner’s lung is a form of the occupational lung disease group pneumoconiosis. It … See more

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Health and wellbeing of mineworkers imperative to development …

WebHealth and wellbeing of mineworkers imperative to development agenda. As many mining companies invest in the social and economic upliftment of their employees …

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Mental health awareness: A sound mind for zero harm

WebIt is a multi-stakeholder initiative with representatives of Minerals Council member companies, trade unions (NUM, Solidarity, AMCU, UASA), government …

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Top risks facing the mining industry

Web“The natural resources industry is facing a complex, volatile, and constantly shifting range of challenges. In Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey, it was …

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Safety milestone for Venetia from bold new approach

WebA recent campaign asked employees’ family members to send video clips urging them to come home safely from work to enjoy the Christmas season – with these …

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Global mining executives predict class action lawsuit

WebA leading global report on the mining ecosystem by research group State of Play has found that 76% of global mining executives believe there will be a major health …

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The state of health and safety in South Africa's mining industry

WebThe current state of health and safety in South Africa’s mining industry. The Minerals Council Facts & Figures 2022 pocketbook states there has been dramatic …

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Impala Rustenburg boosts North West’s vaccination drive

WebImpala Rustenburg recently activated its first mobile vaccination site in Rustenburg’s Freedom Park community, marking the start of a campaign to host …

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Visible felt leadership programme key promoting mine safety

WebMenar Group Chief of Safety Johan Immelman points out that the mine’s visible felt leadership (VFL) programme and regular Health and Safety campaigns have …

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A safer and more efficient solution for Xanthates challenges

WebClariant, an innovative speciality chemicals company is responding to these challenges by rolling out speciality solutions in copper, platinum and gold base metal …

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HEALTH & SAFETY: De Beers

WebMarch 26, 2021. De Beers has responded to COVID-19 with a range of measures at its global operations with possibly its most impressive initiative being the establishment of a …

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Mining Elites: Health and Safety Winner

WebTo counter the problem, AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem mine in Ghana has introduced a successful fatigue management system to limit the health and safety risks …

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Fluor: techno-savvy

WebFluor: techno-savvy. For decades, companies have looked to Fluor, a global engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance company for innovative …

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Tackling HIV – new guidance published by the DMRE

WebBy Guest Contributor. May 5, 2021. www.123rf.com. Tackling HIV in the mining industry – new guidance note published by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. …

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The world's most valuable mineral complex is in South Africa

WebThe Bushveld Complex in South Africa holds world’s most valuable minerals. By Guest Contributor. September 11, 2019. A group of leading scientists lead …

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SA’s COVID-19 Occupational Health Outbreak Response Team

WebSince the outbreak of the pandemic in South Africa, the national COVID-19 Occupational Health Outbreak Response Team (OHORT) was established, bringing …

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What you need to know: South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan …

WebThe Integrated Resource Plan 2019 supports a diverse energy mix and sets out nine policy interventions to ensure the security of South Africa’s electricity supply. …

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HEALTH & SAFETY: AngloGold Ashanti

WebMarch 17, 2021. Rarely can a health initiative launched by a mining company have been as successful as the malaria control programme that AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) launched at …

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Anglo American provides COVID-19 support to where it’s most …

WebAnglo American provides COVID-19 support to where it’s most needed. By Guest Contributor. April 7, 2020. Wikimedia. Anglo American has provided an update on …

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