Mining safety
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News
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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Tech
Collaboration key to future of proximity detection systems in African mining, says Booyco
As African mines strive to improve safety standards while adapting to tightening regulations and rapid technological change, Booyco Electronics says…
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News
Ekapa mine shuts down with five miners still missing
Ekapa Resources has announced the immediate shutdown of its Du Toitspan mine in Kimberley, marking a devastating turning point for…
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News
Tragedy at Simandou: Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto’s SimFer mine in Guinea
A contract worker has died following an incident at Rio Tinto’s SimFer mine at the Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, the…
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Features
Opinion: Beyond the Plateau: Rethinking the Role of Safety in Mining Risk
By Jacques Botha, Principal Consultant, dss+ As the mining industry gathers in Cape Town for Mining Indaba 2026, it does…
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News
Harmony Gold reports fatality at Moab Khotsong mine
Harmony Gold Mining Company has reported a fatal incident at its Moab Khotsong mine near Orkney in South Africa’s North…
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Sustainability
Integrated HVAC solutions strengthen operator safety and compliance in mining cabs
With over 40 years of specialised expertise, Booyco Engineering continues to set the benchmark for climate control solutions in South…
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Sustainability
RCT boosts mine safety with remote shutdown technology
Safety innovation is gaining momentum at McArthur River Mine MRM with RCT successfully expanding the rollout of its Remote Shutdown…
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Press Releases
Cementation Africa’s smart fleet approach
Strategic fleet management is a critical driver behind Cementation Africa’s ability to deliver safe, efficient and flexible underground mining and…
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News
Alphamin confirms fatal incident at Mpama South Mine in the DRC
Alphamin Resources Corp has confirmed a fatal workplace incident involving an employee at its Mpama South underground mine, operated by…
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