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Zambia's Labour Minister Urges Safety Measures at Column Coal Mine for Workers' Health 1

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

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 Constance0 comment

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

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Toxic River Water near DRC’s Mining Sites Raises Health Concerns

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Constance

Recent research conducted by scientists from the University of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed alarming levels of toxicity in river water near some of the country’s largest copper and cobalt mines. The findings, commissioned by UK-based corporate watchdog RAID and Congo’s African Resources Watch, highlight potential health risks posed by acidic water contamination. The preliminary report indicates that water samples from four rivers near major mining sites tested “hyper-acidic” or “very acidic,” rendering them unsuitable for supporting aquatic life and potentially hazardous to human and… Read More Here

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ZAMBIAN MINERS still TRAPPED IN FLOODED SHAFT

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Constance

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

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Zambian Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

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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Kansanshi Mine Kickstarts 2024 with a Focus on Safety and Performance

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Constance

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

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Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22, official says

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 Constance

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

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FQM Trident Advances Workplace Safety with Think! Champions

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 Constance

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

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Mozambique: Tanzanian dies in illegal mine collapse

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Constance

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

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Minister Foresees Three-Month Search for Trapped Miners in Zambia

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 Constance

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