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Newmont Mourns Loss of Workers at Cerro Negro Mine 1 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 2 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
Three dead as bus carrying B2Gold employees attacked in Mali 3 International Mining safety 

Three dead as bus carrying B2Gold employees attacked in Mali

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B2Gold Corp on Thursday last week said that three of its employees died after sustaining injuries in an attack on an employee transport convoy in Mali. A bus transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola mine to Bamako was attacked approximately 75 kilometres west of Bamako, the Canadian miner said. Mining and processing activities at the Fekola mine have not been impacted by the incident, B2Gold said, adding that it is working with the Malian government to understand further details of the attack. Initial reports indicate several other employees travelling on… Read More Here
Families of Trapped Zambian Miners to Receive Financial Aid as Rescue Efforts Intensify 4 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
Zambian Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft 5 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
Kansanshi Mine Kickstarts 2024 with a Focus on Safety and Performance 6 Mining in Zambia Mining safety Safety & Health 

Kansanshi Mine Kickstarts 2024 with a Focus on Safety and Performance

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Kansanshi Mining Plc kicked off the year with its first town hall meeting of 2024. The meeting focused on the importance of occupational safety, with Kansanshi Mine General Manager, Anthony Mukutuma, calling on every employee to be alert and prioritise safety when carrying out their duties. He called on team leaders to step up and ensure that they continually improve adherence to safety protocols.Safety Manager Teza Kasengele presented the company’s safety performance from the previous year and set zero fatalities for all, including contractors, among other safety targets for 2024.In… Read More Here
Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22, official says 7 International Gold Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22, official says

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The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania following heavy rains, a senior government official said on yesterday. The accident happened early on Saturday in the Simiyu region after a group of people aged between 24 and 38 years old started mining in an area where activity had been restricted due to ongoing heavy rains, Simon Simalenga, the region’s Bariadi district commissioner, told Reuters. “Initially we were told that there were 19 to 20 people who were trapped in the mines… Read More Here
FQM Trident Advances Workplace Safety with Think! Champions 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

FQM Trident Advances Workplace Safety with Think! Champions

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In a dedicated effort to enhance workplace safety, FQM Trident, a key player in the mining industry, has recognized and certified 24 employees who successfully completed a rigorous 10-day Trainer of Trainers’ Behavioural Enhancement Safety Programme. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to empower its workforce with the skills to identify hazards, assess risks, and promote a safety-centric culture within the organization, guided by the THINK! acronym. The newly certified individuals were selected from various operational departments across Trident’s mining operations, reflecting the company’s holistic approach to… Read More Here
Mozambique: Tanzanian dies in illegal mine collapse 9 International Artisanal mining Mining safety Safety & Health 

Mozambique: Tanzanian dies in illegal mine collapse

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An illegal miner of Tanzanian nationality died on Sunday when a mine shaft collapsed in part of the concession granted to the company Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. According to a statement from MRM, the Tanzanian has been identified as 31 year old Maulide Maunau, who had been living in Nanhupo A, one of the villages that illegal miners use for temporary shelter. “At 20.00 on 24 December, a security official identified a group of 25 illegal miners inside the MRM concession”, said… Read More Here
Minister Foresees Three-Month Search for Trapped Miners in Zambia 10 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Mine Safety Mining safety Safety & Health 

Minister Foresees Three-Month Search for Trapped Miners in Zambia

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Elisha Matambo, Copperbelt Minister, has revealed that the ongoing search for trapped miners within tunnel one in Chingola is anticipated to stretch over a period of two to three months. Matambo emphasized the extended timeline, citing safety concerns that impede the direct search for the trapped miners using the existing tunnels. Explaining the approach, he highlighted that employing excavators to drill is deemed the safest method to extract the small-scale miners who have been trapped for the past 20 days. However, he provided a glimmer of hope, noting that progress… Read More Here

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