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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 arnbethnic

In the DRC, Nene Nkulu reminds employers of Government recommendations. The world celebrated World Occupational Safety and Health Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The theme of the day was “Let’s look at Covid-19 with occupational health and safety to save jobs.” https://youtu.be/Bx7EHyygs6M On this occasion, the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Néné Ilunga Nkulu recalled “the government’s recommendations to employers who must regularly communicate with employees, take the necessary hygiene and safety precautions, prioritise remote work, encourage infected employees to stay at home and send home those who… Read More Here

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First Quantum to evacuate 800 people from Cobre

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 arnbethnic

A subsidiary of Canada’s First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM), has announced that it is working towards taking home some 800 people currently in preventive quarantine at its Cobre Panamá operation. In a media statement, the miner explained that 2,000 people were stuck at the mining complex when it entered into lockdown following the detection of covid-19 infections among contractors and the death of one worker. (Image courtesy of Minera Panamá). COBRE PANAMÁ IS 90% OWNED BY FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS. THE MASSIVE MINING COMPLEX IS LOCATED ABOUT 120 KILOMETRES WEST OF PANAMA CITY AND… Read More Here

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ICMM to create international standard for tailings dams

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 arnbethnic

The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) has announced that its governing council of 27 member CEOs will establish an independent panel of experts to develop an international standard for tailings facilities for its member companies According to ICMM, this standard will be informed by a review of current global best practices in the mining industry, and beyond. The standard is expected to create a step change for the industry in the safety and security of these facilities. The details of the standard will be defined through the review… Read More Here