Zambia has a new mining minister
Zambian president Edgar Lungu appointed new finance and mining ministers in a reshuffle that included changes in numerous other departments as well. In a press...
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Ghana Mineworkers Union supports 4 health and educational institutions in mining communities
The Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) of TUC-Ghana, as part of its contribution to the development of human resources and health and safety of Ghanaians, has...
Cash-strapped gold miner uncertain of future in DRC
The Banro Twangiza gold mine in eastern DRC. Photo: Philip Mostert Dual-listed gold producer Banro Corporation, weighed down by significant ongoing operational and financial challenges, might...
The Mineral Council South Africa reviews health and safety figures and discusses the origins of the rise in mining fatalities
The latest mining health and safety records have come to the attention of the Minerals Council South Africa as it reported 60 fatalities in the industry in...
South Africa: Mining Sector Ordered To Prepare Safety Standards
South Africa’s Labour Court has ordered employers in the mining industry to prepare and implement a code of practice for health and safety standards. The...
Smoothing the way to lower emissions
Engineers at a European power station’s FGD plant wanted to reduce SO2 emissions at the same time as maintaining consistent site efficiency. Installing two large...
South Africa to publish mining safety regulations amid Covid-19
The South African Labour Court has ordered that the country’s mining sector must publish safety guidelines on working amid the Covid-19 pandemic by 18 May,...
Miners on ‘red alert’ for mental health
MINING companies are placing an increasing focus on mental health given the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of billions...
Toxic handling in API manufacturing
Handling corrosive, toxic and flammable materials needs a special type of pump. When it was time for API manufacturer Ofichem to upgrade its pumping equipment,...
Zimbabwe: ‘COVID-19 Has Potential to Mask Rampant Rights Abuses in Mining Communities’
The Covid-19 pandemic has potential to mask human rights abuses and further worsen poverty among mining communities in parts of Manicaland. These are sentiments expressed...