In South Africa’s mining sector, the legacy of distrust between leadership and labour runs deep. It’s shaped by a long and painful history – one that still echoes today in […]
Read MoreHexagon: Technology to ensure that a safe mine is a profitable mine
Long hours, repetitive tasks and heavy machinery are the norm in mining: so, too, are fatigue and distraction. Tackling both is not just important, it’s essential for ensuring safety and […]
Read MoreQuality blast services from Ultimate Industrials for DRC mines
Ultimate Industrials has broadened its offerings in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to include quality emulsion explosives, blasting equipment and technical support. As a 100%-locally-owned company, Ultimate Industrials will […]
Read MoreABB acquires Bel Products to boost enclosures business
ABB Electrification Canada Inc. has finalised its acquisition of Bel Products Inc., a prominent Canadian manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and custom-made enclosures. This move significantly expands ABB’s portfolio in the […]
Read MoreSandvik’s ACS-S puts vibrating equipment failures on silent notice
The groundbreaking ACS-s condition monitoring system from Sandvik Rock Processing is a transformative solution designed to deliver real-time insights into the performance and operational health of vibrating screens and feeders. […]
Read MoreHarmony declares day of safety following another fatality
Another death has been reported at a Harmony Gold mine. The company said the loss of life is due to a fall of ground at its Joel mine in the […]
Read MoreInnovating health and safety training with virtual reality
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the focus sharpens on the crucial role of proactive safety and continuous learning in every industry. Innovative technologies like virtual reality […]
Read MoreIvanhoe Mines disputes Zijin’s claims of structural damage at Kakula Mine
Ivanhoe Mines disputed claims made by its partner, Zijin Mining, regarding issues at their co-owned Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo following seismic activity, stating there is […]
Read More260 employees resurface after Sibanye’s Kloof 7 Shaft incident
Sibanye-Stillwater’s 260 employees have safely returned to surface following the shaft incident at Kloof 7 on 22 May 2025. The company says that at no point was there any risk […]
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater: 289 miners trapped at Kloof, rescue efforts ongoing
Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that a shaft incident occurred at its Kloof 7 sub-shaft on May 22, 2025, resulting in 289 miners being trapped underground. The incident took place around 10:00 […]
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