Dineo Phoshoko | Mar 1, 2021
The Tshiamiso Trust has noted with concern a new surge of fraudulent activity by individuals claiming that they are able to assist prospective claimants of silicosis and tuberculosis benefits. The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out...
Dineo Phoshoko | Feb 9, 2021
Harmony Gold has reported another fatality at its Target mine in Welkom, Free State. An employee was fatally injured following a seismic event that triggered a fall of ground. In a statement, the company stated that relevant authorities had been...
Dineo Phoshoko | Feb 4, 2021
The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) met with various trade unions to discuss the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, and to combat its impact on the mining industry, its employees and mining communities. Unions present were the Association...
Dineo Phoshoko | Feb 3, 2021
A Harmony Gold employee succumbed to injuries following a winch-related incident that occurred on 22 January 2021, at its Phakisa mine, in Welkom in the Free State Province. Organised labour and relevant authorities were informed following the...
Dineo Phoshoko | Feb 2, 2021
The Mines Rescue Services (MRS) has developed the world’s first mobile rescue winder. The winder was tested at Gold Fields’ South Deep Mine – at the Twin Shaft. MRS collaborated with Minerals Council South Africa, the Department of Mineral...
Dineo Phoshoko | Jan 27, 2021
With the start of the new year, Arnot Opco’s staff members are returning to work. With the country and the world still firmly in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, worker safety is paramount. The year 2021 is a milestone year for the company which...
Dineo Phoshoko | Jan 18, 2021
The Minerals Council South Africa is committed to supporting a national government-led rollout of an urgently applied and effective vaccine programme. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world and South Africa, and is not only a...
Dineo Phoshoko | Dec 17, 2020
Employee health and safety contributes significantly towards sustainability in the mining industry. It is for this reason that Exxaro Resources hosts the Sustainability Summit annually to communicate and discuss health and safety issues with...
Dineo Phoshoko | Dec 3, 2020
BME received the Sustained High-Performance Award from the chemical sector for its safety performance. The accolade was part of the Responsible Care Awards run annually by the Chemical & Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) – held this...
