We are a mining industry employers organisation which exists to serve our members and promote their interests in ... Total South African mining production suffered a decline of 0.9% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in Q2 2024, according to Stats SA. ... Violence triggered by escalating labour unrest at Lonmin's Marikana mine resulted in the death ...
This is a key takeaway of Working Together to Re-energize the South African Mining Industry, a report of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) ... Ongoing legal and political struggles to clarify and solidify the government's mining policies, high fatality rates, and contentious labour relations all weigh on investor confidence. ...
Minerals Council South Africa, alongside minister of mineral resources and energy Gwede Mantashe, has announced the country's health and safety performance statistics for 2019, with a record-low fatality count of 51
The number of fatalities in the South African mining industry regressed by 23% in 2021 compared to 2020 – increasing from 60 in 2020 to 74 in 2021. QUICK FACTS 2021. 20. …
There have been 41 fatalities in the South African mining industry to date this year, Mine Health and Safety Council mining relations programme manager Brian …
We take a look at a few highlights/low lights of South Africa's mining industry as published by Statistics South Africa Exactly a week after delegates closed the 26 th Investing in African Mining Indaba, Stats SA released data on the performance of the mining industry in 2019. The level of production was 1,3% lower in 2019 than 2018, …
Despite the reduction in deaths due to mining accidents seen in recent years in developed countries and in South Africa [15,36], mining presents one of the highest rates of fatal occupational accidents among the industrial sectors .
Kumba's ongoing journey to becoming an injury and fatality free organisation is built on a comprehensive six-point approach that we believe can guide the entire mining industry to reduce, and even eliminate, fatalities.
To date, 38 work-related fatalities have been recorded in the South African mining industry, a significant drop from the 74 recorded last year, Mantashe said. The …
The largest contribution to the safety performance in 2022 was the 70% decrease in fall-of-ground (FOG) fatalities, which has historically been a leading cause …
MINERALS COUNCIL SOUTH AFRICA SAFET IN THE MINING INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE AT A GANCE Page 1 OVERVIEW OF PERFORMANCE 2021 The number of fatalities in the South African mining industry regressed by 23% to 74 in 2021 as compared to 60 in 2020.
In the past three years, including the industry's record safety performance in 2019, FOG fatalities accounted for at least 20 deaths in each of those three years.
The entire industry was FOG fatality-free in the second quarter of the year This is significant because gold and platinum mines have not had a FOG-fatality free first six months of the year in the history of South African mining, says Minerals Council's Head of Safety Dr Sizwe Phakathi. There were 11 FOG fatalities by the end of June last …
In comparison with the accident experience of the United States, New South Wales, West Germany, India and Britain, countries with substantial coal mining industries, the South African underground colliery fatality rate is …
Mining is physically challenging and it is incumbent on all of us involved to ensure that an enabling environment is created for each and every employee without the spectre of death hanging over their heads. * Koos Jacobs is the chief safety officer at Shiva Uranium and has worked in the mining industry since 1968.
The 2023 Impala mine accident in South Africa wherein 12 mineworkers were fatally wounded occurred amidst a prolonged lull in major fatal accidents from the …
According to data available to the Minerals Council, 23 employees have died in the year to date (18 July) compared to 29 in the same period a year earlier, marking a …
Figure 2—Fatality and injury rates in South African coal mines, 1904–2005 ... We recommend more studies to reflect on the ethical management of silica dust exposure in the South African gold ...
The mining sector is the backbone of South Africa’s economy and one of the largest employers in mining communities. The extractive industry plays a significant role in the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of …
Although South Africa's mining industry has been aiming to reduce mine fatalities to zero, the latest figures instead show an increase. On Thursday, the Minerals Council of South Africa (MCSA) said a total of 32 mineworkers had died to date this year in the country's mines – an increase from the rate seen a year ago.
6 August, 2024 Comprehensive Facts and Figures 2023. Mining continues to play a significant role in South Africa's economy, and it remains a catalyst for change.
This paper aims to redress these lacunae by analysing trends and the prin- cipal causes of fatal occupational accidents and disasters in the South African mining industry. 2. South African mine accident statistics The largest proportion of miners in South Africa are employed in deep level gold mines.
Federal enforcement agency responsible for the health and safety of the nation's miners.
Rock-related fatality trends in the South African gold mining industry decrease of the total rock-related fatality rate is 2.3 per cent per year and, considering the scatter of the data, it can be
South Africa's mining death toll reached an all-time low in 2019 with 51 fatalities. ... Other sectors improved their death rate, with deaths outside coal, platinum and gold mining down by 70%. ... Tick here to opt out of curated industry news, reports, and event updates from Mining Technology. ...
To date, 38 work-related fatalities have been recorded in the South African mining industry, a significant drop from the 74 recorded last year, Mantashe said. The …
In 2003, mining companies promised to lower the fatality rate of South African miners by 20 percent annually. That would bring the industry's safety record in line with that of the West's within a ...
As of 2023, the number of fatalities in the South African mining industry reached its lowest level, with 54 recorded fatalities. This presents an increase from the previous year, which...
The high incidence of accidents and fatalities in the South African mining industry, in particular those associated with falls of ground, is often attributed to ineffective and/or inappropriate ...
South Africa's rand strengthened on Thursday after monthly mining figures showed an increase in production.
SA's mining industry and unions are concerned about an increase in mining-related deaths. The year 2019 was the safest year on record with 51 deaths. SA's deep …
This could be one factor why underground miners have higher fatality rates per 100,000 full-time equivalent employees in comparison to surface miners; ... Schutte P, Maldonado C. Factors affecting driver alertness during the operation of haul trucks in the South African mining industry. Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee; 2003.
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Figure 2: Fatality and injury rates in South African coal . ... The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing economic and health challenges in the South African mining industry, including ...
South Africa achieved a record six months without a mining fatality caused by a fall-of-ground (Fog) incidents in its gold and platinum mines, industry body the Minerals Council South Africa reports.
South Africa's mining industry recorded 27 fatalities to date in 2021 compared with 19 over the same period a year ago, the Minerals Council said on Wednesday, raising concerns about the recent ...
Download scientific diagram | Comparison of fatality rates – all mines: South Africa fatality rate versus Australia, Canada and USA fatality rates. ... Given the South African mining industry's ...
By Dr Sizwe Phakathi, Head: Safety and Sustainable Development at the Minerals Council South Africa Day three at Electra Mining Africa 2022 is themed Safety Day with a focus on Occupational Health & Safety for good reason. Safety on mines is vital, and one fatality or one injury is one too many. Dr Sizwe Phakathi, Head:
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