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Incident at Glencore's Copper Smelter Sparks Concerns from Australian Workers' Union 1 International Copper Mine Safety 

Incident at Glencore’s Copper Smelter Sparks Concerns from Australian Workers’ Union

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The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has raised serious concerns following an incident at Glencore’s copper smelter in Mount Isa, which left two workers critically injured. AWU Queensland secretary Stacey Schinnerl expressed deep concern over the incident, stating, β€œTough questions need to be asked about how an incident like this has occurred.” According to reports, the contract workers were at the Mount Isa Mines copper smelter when a steam vent opened adjacent to their work area. The incident occurred on Thursday and resulted in severe injuries to the workers. ABC News… Read More Here
Newmont Mourns Loss of Workers at Cerro Negro Mine 2 International Mine Safety Mining safety 

Newmont Mourns Loss of Workers at Cerro Negro Mine

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Newmont, a leading gold producer, announced the tragic passing of two of its workers at the Cerro Negro mine in Argentina on Tuesday. Both individuals, members of Newmont’s technical services team, lost their lives under circumstances that are currently under investigation. Newmont has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident, with a commitment to incorporating relevant learnings into its safety protocols. In response to the tragedy, the company has taken the precautionary measure of suspending mine activities at Cerro Negro. Read More Here
Taiwan rescuers Races Against Time to Rescue Trapped Miners and Tourists After Devastating Earthquake 3 International Mine Safety Safety & Health 

Taiwan rescuers Races Against Time to Rescue Trapped Miners and Tourists After Devastating Earthquake

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Emergency response units in Taiwan have been tirelessly working through the night to rescue over a hundred miners, hotel staff, and tourists who are still trapped under rubble and debris more than a day after the island was struck by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The 7.4-magnitude quake, which occurred on Wednesday, caused significant damage primarily near the epicenter on Taiwan’s eastern side. Rescue efforts have been concentrated on locating and rescuing individuals missing or trapped in the mountainous terrain surrounding greater Hualien, an area that encompasses a… Read More Here
Barrick Subsidiaries Settle UK Claims Over Tanzania Gold Mine Deaths 4 International Gold Mine Safety 

Barrick Subsidiaries Settle UK Claims Over Tanzania Gold Mine Deaths

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A UK legal action against Barrick Gold’s subsidiaries alleging killings and injuries of localΒ residents by police engaged for security operations at the Canadian mining giant’s North Mara gold mine in Tanzania has been settled out of court. Barrick,Β announcingΒ the settlement on its website yesterday, stated that there was no admission of liability on the part of its subsidiaries. No details about the content of the settlement were provided. Fourteen Tanzanian citizens made claims against Barrick’s UK subsidiary, Acacia Mining (now known as Barrick TZ Limited) for alleged human rights incidents between… Read More Here
Glencore Initiates McArthur River Mine Recovery Post-Cyclone 5 International Mine Safety 

Glencore Initiates McArthur River Mine Recovery Post-Cyclone

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After enduring the impact of Cyclone Megan, Glencore, a commodities major, is now taking steps to restore its McArthur River zinc and lead mine in Australia to normal operations. The mine, located in the Northern Territory, suspended operations on March 18 in anticipation of the cyclone’s arrival. Cyclone Megan brought unprecedented rainfall, with a deluge of 274 mm within a 24-hour period on March 19, breaking a 50-year-old rainfall record set in 1974. In response to concerns raised by community members, Traditional Owners, and the media, Glencore emphasized its transparency… Read More Here
Twelve die in two China coal mine accidents 6 International Coal Mine Safety 

Twelve die in two China coal mine accidents

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Two coal mine accidents in China within a span of 24 hours have led to a death toll of 12, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The first incident occurred in an underground coal bunker in Zhongyang County, Shanxi province, which collapsed, resulting in five deaths as well as two individuals missing. The bunker is operated by Taoyuan Xinlong Coal Industry. The accident in Shanxi follows a notice issued last month by the mining safety regulator, which instructed mines to limit overproduction to avoid such incidents. Despite these measures, China’s leading coal-producing… Read More Here
Families of Trapped Zambian Miners to Receive Financial Aid as Rescue Efforts Intensify 7 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Mining safety 

Families of Trapped Zambian Miners to Receive Financial Aid as Rescue Efforts Intensify

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Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo announced financial aid of k15,000 Kwacha for families of the five Zambian miners trapped at Macrolink Mine. Emphasizing it as logistical support, not compensation, Matambo expressed the government’s eagerness to conclude the rescue mission swiftly. Mine Safety Department Principal Inspector Yoram Chulu provided updates on overcoming initial challenges, including addressing water pumping issues. While preliminary measures have been completed, challenges persist with an unattended aquifer burst and concerns about shaft stability. The rescue team successfully sent a camera 150 meters into the shaft for further assessment. Read More Here
Rio Tinto Plane Crash Claims Six Lives, Leaves One Survivor 8 International Mine Safety News in Brief 

Rio Tinto Plane Crash Claims Six Lives, Leaves One Survivor

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Six individuals lost their lives in a devastating plane crash near Fort Smith in Canada’s remote Northwest Territories on on Wednesday, January 24th, according to the NWT Coroner Service. The incident involved a small aircraft transporting workers from global miner Rio Tinto to the Diavik Diamond Mine. Four passengers and two crew members from North Western Air Lease perished, with one survivor being treated and transported to Yellowknife. The Royal Canadian Air Force participated in search and rescue operations, locating the British Aerospace Jetstream near the Slave River. An investigative… Read More Here
ZAMBIAN MINERS still TRAPPED IN FLOODED SHAFT 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety Safety & Health 

ZAMBIAN MINERS still TRAPPED IN FLOODED SHAFT

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In a bid to accelerate the dewatering process of shaft number THREE at Macro Link mine on the Ndola-Mufulira road, management has secured and implemented a larger pump from Mopani Copper Mines. The mine manager, Joseph Manyepa, conveyed ongoing efforts to rescue the seven trapped miners in the flooded underground mine. As of the latest update, water is continuously being pumped out of the shaft where the miners are stranded. The mine manager highlighted the installation of the more powerful pump to expedite the rescue operation. Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner… Read More Here
Zambian Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft 10 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Mining safety News in Brief Safety & Health 

Zambian Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft

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In a morning incident at Macro Link Mine on the Ndola-Mufulira road, seven miners find themselves trapped in a flooded underground shaft. Augustine Kasongo, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, confirmed the occurrence, which took place around 07:00 hours, today January 22nd. Among the trapped miners, five are Zambians, and two are Chinese nationals. The mine, currently in its development stage, has suspended operations in response to the emergency. Kasongo revealed that the mine’s safety department is actively engaged in pumping out water as part of ongoing efforts to rescue the stranded miners.… Read More Here

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