Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
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Sibanye-Stillwater symposium highlights men’s role in combating GBV in mining spaces
The South African Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Phumzile Mgcina, has called for stronger accountability and decisive action…
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Abandoned mines: Why closing the gate is not enough
When a mine is abandoned, simply putting up a “closed” sign at the gate is not enough. Without proper rehabilitation…
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Tragedy strikes at Sibanye Stillwater as two workers lose their lives in inspection accident
In a sobering reminder of the inherent dangers of the mining sector, two workers tragically lost their lives at Sibanye…
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Department launches investigation into Ekapa mine mud rush that claimed five lives
A formal investigation has been launched into the fatal mud rush incident at the Ekapa Minerals Joint Shaft Mine, where…
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Gwede Mantashe to revisit Ekapa Mine as recovery efforts intensify after deadly mud rush
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is preparing for a critical follow-up visit to the Ekapa Mine in the…
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