Company Announcement: Mining for Change Seminar To Focus On Sustainabiity

The critical issue of sustainability in South African mining will be addressed by one of the foremost experts on the subject, Professor Mavis Hermanus on 12 June at Summer Place in Hyde Park

Cam clutches meet safety requirements

The Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) states that the installation of incline conveyor belts must include the fitting and use of one or more devices to prevent run-back or run-on, preventing injury by materials or minerals falling from a conveyor...

Discipline of and reliance on health and safety officers vital

The role of discipline in the improvement of mine health and safety, as well as the role of health and safety officers and representatives upholding health and safety standards on mines are of great importance, says Johannesburg law firm Brink...

Draft regulations to improve dust management on mines

The introduction of dust control regulations, which are currently being drafted, could result in potential liabilities for opencast mines in South Africa and have a definite impact on the already extensively regulated mining industry, says...

Shale gas report to go before Cabinet in July

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has completed its report on the feasibility of shale gas exploration in South Africa, Minister Susan Shabangu told Parliament on Thursday during her Budget vote speech. The report, which was put together...

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Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act is keeping the legal fraternity busy. Two cases have been brought to court so far and Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu is depicted in this photograph during the media conference she hosted in Pretoria...

Mines not making use of legal provisions to appeal safety-related stoppages

South Africa’s current mining safety legislation, although not perfect in making provision for expedited procedures, is still adequate and does provide mechanisms for the appeal of temporary mine suspension or closure, asserts senior advocate JG...

Lawyer publishes ‘accessible’ mining health and safety law handbook

Publishing house LexisNexis and author, law firm Brink Cohen Le Roux (BCLR) director Willem le Roux have released the Mine Health and Safety Law handbook, which is a loose leaf publication and will also be available in electronic format soon.

Mine safety regulations affecting productivity

The implementation of Section 54 of the Mines Health and Safety Act of South Africa is having a considerably negative affect on South African minerals’ production levels.

Company Announcement: LexisNexis Launches New Mine Health and Safety Law Publication in Partnership with Top Legal Expert

Publication offers legal practitioners comprehensive overview of South African mine health and safety law DURBAN, January 18, 2012 – LexisNexis South Africa (www.lexisnexis.co.za), a leading provider of content and technology solutions,...

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...