Health and safety
The impact of COVID-19 on the mining sector
At the time of writing there are over 400 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 194 countries. Even the most optimistic analysts expect a global recession.
Health and safety
Resolute Mining donates to COVID-19 support funds
Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has committed more than US$1 million to support African host governments in their response efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Health and safety
Holistic approach needed to close the gender gap
Many companies still procure male and/or unisex safety wear due to a lack of understanding that the anatomy of a women differs greatly to that of a man.
Health and safety
State autopsy service plays an integral role in compensation
The autopsy service performed by the NIOH Pathology Division is a statutory requirement for deceased miners, in line with the ODMWA.
Health and safety
Learning and sharing key to safety progress
With its sights set on Zero Harm Murray & Roberts Cementation is pushing the boundaries with new approaches and initiatives to improve safety.
Health and safety
Tailings management: What has changed since Brumadinho?
While the scale and consequences of the Brumadinho dam failure were extreme, other tailings dam failures have occurred on a regular basis.
Health and safety
COVID-19: What to do if you are stranded abroad
COVID-19 has left many travelling South Africans stranded in foreign countries and who are now unable to return home to their families.
Health and safety
COVID-19: Black Swans and dark days
The COVID-19 pandemic will be recorded as one of the most devastating Black Swan events ever in modern history. No industry will emerge unaffected.
Health and safety
State of Disaster – what it means for the mining sector
The mining sector and mining companies are under a legal obligation to create and maintain a safe working environment for mine workers.
Health and safety
CoronaFighter WebApp lets you track your symptoms
CoronaFighter is a web-enabled app that allows you to track your symptoms through a simplified automated self-monitoring process.
