You are here

Category: Mining safety

Two killed in Liberia gold mine collapse 1 Mining safety 

Two killed in Liberia gold mine collapse

Copperbelt Katanga News
Two people died when an informal gold mine in western Liberia collapsed early Tuesday, the National Disaster Management Agency said. The collapse occurred at a mining center in Grand Cape Mount County, Deputy Minister of Mines Emmanuel Swen and other government officials said. “Fourteen people, ages 20 to 28, visited a mine overnight to illegally dig gravel believed to contain gold. Four of them were trapped, leaving two dead and two injured,” said Archievego Doe , a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Agency. Edwin Koha, the mayor of the… Read More Here
IoT International Mining safety Mining technology 

Improving the safety of miners with IoT

Copperbelt Katanga News
South Africa’s mining deaths have reduced considerably over the past several years. In 2016, the industry recorded only 73 fatalities. Even though that is still 73 too many deaths, it’s the lowest rate since records began and reflect ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety in mining environments. Injury rates are also falling fast. These figures are well ahead of China, where coal mining alone resulted in over 200 fatalities in 2019. But, in contrast, countries such as Canada and Australia have much lower fatality numbers. These are the… Read More Here

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

Copperbelt Katanga Mining will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.