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Kasenseli Gold Mine to Reopen After K42 Million Investment in Safety Upgrades 1 Gold Mining in Zambia Mining safety New Mining Projects 

Kasenseli Gold Mine to Reopen After K42 Million Investment in Safety Upgrades

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The Zambia Gold Company (ZGC) has approved a K42 million investment for remedial works at the Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga District, North Western Province. This decision paves the way for the mine’s reopening, which had been suspended by the government in 2021 following a series of fatalities related to illegal mining activities. Guy Phiri, Chairperson of the ZGC Board of Directors, announced that the mine is expected to resume full operations by September this year. “We anticipate creating around 500 jobs once the mine is fully operational, with a… Read More Here
Jiangxi Copper’s subsidiary halts production after fatal accident 2 International Copper Mining safety 

Jiangxi Copper’s subsidiary halts production after fatal accident

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Jiangxi Copper’s subsidiary has suspended its plant in Shandong province after a fatal copper furnace accident, according to a company statement on Monday. Shandong Humon Smelting, controlled by top copper producer Jiangxi Copper, said three workers were killed and fourteen were injured. There was an unexpected spill from the plant’s side-blown copper furnace, the company said, without giving the date of incident. Production has been halted amid an ongoing investigation, the gold-copper producer said. Humon produced 203,023 metric tons of copper last year, according to its annual report. Jiangxi Copper… Read More Here
Epiroc Expands Live Work Elimination Products to Boost Mining Safety 3 International Mining Equipment Mining safety 

Epiroc Expands Live Work Elimination Products to Boost Mining Safety

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Epiroc has set long-term 2030 sustainability targets within the areas of people and planet, in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The target under “People – Health and Safety” is to have no work-related injuries. To contribute to this, Epiroc has established a “Live Work Elimination” program, which is wider than the product offering. “The goal of our LWE program is to make sure that when people work on our equipment, they are not exposed to any energy that would put them in… Read More Here
Four More Bodies Recovered from Sensele Mine Accident 4 Mining in Zambia Mining safety News in Brief 

Four More Bodies Recovered from Sensele Mine Accident

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Tthe bodies of four miners have been retrieved from tunnels at Sensele Mine, in Chingola as the search continues for over 30 small-scale miners trapped underground since December 2023. Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo confirmed the recovery. The four bodies were removed from the same site where 13 bodies and one survivor were previously found. Mr. Kasongo expressed optimism that more bodies will be recovered from sites one and two. Preparations for a mass burial are underway as families work to identify the recovered bodies. SOURCE:znbc Read More Here
Two Miners Killed, One Trapped in Poland Mine Collapse 5 International Mining safety 

Two Miners Killed, One Trapped in Poland Mine Collapse

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Two miners lost their lives and one remains trapped following an overnight tremor that caused a partial collapse at the Myslowice-Wesola mine in southern Poland, the mine’s owner reported on Tuesday last week. The tremor, which occurred 870 meters underground, affected 15 miners in the danger zone. Polska Grupa Górnicza, the owner of the mine, told state news agency PAP that 12 miners were rescued, with 10 of them hospitalized due to their injuries. “Unfortunately, two of the miners were pronounced dead by the doctor,” said Rajmund Horst, deputy chief… Read More Here
Sibanye-Stillwater Achieves Record Safety Milestone in Q1 6 International Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

Sibanye-Stillwater Achieves Record Safety Milestone in Q1

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Sibanye-Stillwater reported its lowest group Serious Injury Frequency Rate (SIFR) in history for the first quarter ending March 31, with a rate of 2.19. This marks a 15% reduction from the same period last year and is the third consecutive annual improvement since Q1 2021 when the SIFR stood at 4. “The continued improvement in group safety performance year-on-year is pleasing, confirming that our safety strategy continues to gain traction and that we remain on track for a further reduction of risk for all safety incidents,” said Sibanye CEO Neal… Read More Here
Tragic Earthslide Claims Lives at Mayi-Musi Gold Mine in Djugu 7 Gold Mining in DRC Mining safety Safety & Health 

Tragic Earthslide Claims Lives at Mayi-Musi Gold Mine in Djugu

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A devastating earthslide at the Mayi-Musi mining site in Djugu, located approximately 100 kilometers from Bunia in Ituri province, resulted in the loss of four lives and injuries to three others. According to local sources, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2024, around 5 p.m., shortly after a light rain. The mining site, which had been abandoned for many years, boasts at least seven gold shafts. Eyewitness testimonies reveal that the seven victims, including four fatalities due to asphyxiation, were inside one of the gold shafts, approximately eight meters… Read More Here
FQM Prioritises Safety and Health on International Safety Day 8 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

FQM Prioritises Safety and Health on International Safety Day

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First Quantum Minerals, through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, joined forces with Prudential Pensions Management Zambia to celebrate the 2024 World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on the impact of climate change on occupational health and safety. The event, which was held at FQM Trident, focused on raising awareness about the potential risks associated with climate change, such as extreme weather events, heat stress, and vector-borne diseases. The event included interactive activities such as quizzes and giveaways to engage employees and promote awareness about climate change and… Read More Here
Newmont Mourns Loss of Workers at Cerro Negro Mine 9 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
Zambia's Labour Minister Urges Safety Measures at Column Coal Mine for Workers' Health 10 Mining in Zambia Coal Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambia’s Labour Minister Urges Safety Measures at Column Coal Mine for Workers’ Health

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Brenda Tambatamba, the Minister of Labour and Social Security, has advised management at Column Coal Mine in Sinazongwe district to avoid conducting mining operations near residential areas to mitigate health risks among workers. During her inspection of workers’ housing at the Collum Coal Mine as part of her ongoing labour inspections in Southern province, Ms. Tambatamba emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe distance between mining activities and residential zones to safeguard workers’ health. Additionally, the Minister urged management at the coal mine to enhance the living conditions of the… Read More Here

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