Coal miners gather to pay tribute to industry-leading performers

Industry-leading performances by coal mines in the safety, environment and community development arenas were lauded at the annual South African Colliery Managers Association (Sacma) Coalsafe conference, held in Johannesburg, on March 13.

Mining fatalities decline, but more still needs to be done

The mining sector has seen a reduction in the number of mine accidents over the past decade; however, a collective effort by the State, employers and organised labour is still required to prevent fatalities said chief inspector of mining David Msiza.

SA to step up mine safety audits over coming months

The Mineral Resources Department (DMR) will step up its health and safety audits over the festive season and into the first quarter of 2012, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Thursday. Speaking at a Mine Health and Safety Council...

Msiza appointed SA’s new chief mines inspector

Acting Chief Inspector of Mines David Msiza’s appointment has been made permanent, Cabinet announced on Friday. Msiza took over from Thabo Gazi late last year.

DMR does not owe Aurora money, says acting DG

The department of mineral resources on Wednesday dismissed allegations that it owed Aurora Empowerment Systems money in the form of a water pumping subsidy. "The [water pumping] subsidy is not an entitlement. The department does not owe anybody...

New Chamber of Mines president wants to turn $2,5-trillion endowment to positive account

The new president of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa wants mining to be the mainstay of the South Africa economy once again, as it was in the past. Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, 55, who takes over from outgoing president Sipho Nkosi, says that the...

New Chamber head targets improved competitiveness

The new president of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa says the mining industry needs enabling infrastructure, transformation and improved competitiveness. Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, who takes over from outgoing president Sipho Nkosi, spoke to...

Double granting of rights miniscule – Mines Inspector

Cases of double granting and overlapping of rights represent a mere 0,005% of the 26 000 applications that have been processed since the implementation of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, South Africa's Acting Chief Inspector...

Can South Africa stop the mine fatalities?

South African mine deaths increased for the first time in six years last year, bucking a promising downward trend that began in the mid-1990s. That increase clashed head-on with a new resolve both within the mining industry and within government...

Can South Africa stop mine deaths?

South African mine deaths increased for the first time in six years last year, bucking a promising downward trend that began in the mid-1990s. That increase clashed head-on with new resolve both within the mining industry and within government to...

Recommendations not implemented vigorously, says Minister

The recommendations of the 1990s Leon Commission of Inquiry into mine safety in South Africa are not being implemented as vigorously as they should be, Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica said last week explaining why the safety...