Illegal mining cost South African economy R60 billion in 2024
Illegal mining is waging war on the South African economy, with the illicit trade costing the economy at least R60 billion in 2024.
South African Mining Reports Record Low Fatalities in 2024
South Africa's mining sector has recorded the safest year in history in terms of fatalities with the industry reaching a record low in deaths and no disaster-type incidents recorded.This is according to Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum,
Informal mining persists in South Africa despite police crackdowns
In mid-January 2024, over 1,000 hunger-weakened miners exited two abandoned mine shafts in Stilfontein, near Johannesburg in South Africa. They had been starved out by the police in Operation Vala Umgodi—meaning "plug the hole"—which had cut off food and water in an effort to "smoke out" a shadow workforce.
Reflecting on South Africa's mining safety: Lessons from past disasters
The Coalbrook North Colliery disaster of January 21, 1960, remains one of the most catastrophic events in South African mining history, where 435 miners tragically lost their lives due to a tunnel collapse. The bodies of those who perished in this incident were never recovered.
South Africa's mining sector records lowest fatality rate ever in 2024
The South African mining industry recorded only 42 fatalities in 2024, the lowest ever recorded. This record achievement represented an improvement of 24% over the 55 fatalities recorded in 2023 and outpaced the previous record of 45 fatalities in 2022.
South Africa's mining industry reports lowest number of deaths last year
South Africa's mining industry reported 42 deaths last year, the lowest number to date and a 24% improvement on the previous year, official statistics showed on Thursday.
Mining industry reported fewer fatalities - Expert
The increase in illegal mining in the country is causing major economic and security challenges. WATCH | Illegal mining | Cop may have helped ‘Tiger’ escape from Stilfontein Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe,
Towards ‘zero harm’: South Africa’s mining industry sees historic safety improvements in 2024
A number of factors explain this improving health and safety record, and the government, companies and unions all deserve credit. But no one is keeping tabs on the number of illegal miners who die underground each year.
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South Africa: Protests in Johannesburg over job losses in the mining sector
Johannesburg, South Africa - Members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the African National Congress Youth ...
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about ...
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Regulate mining to top exploitation, bishop urges South African government
A South African bishop called for the government to formalise the activities of small-scale mining operations after scores of ...
South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from ...
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Call for partnerships to capitalise on African mining potential
The private sector must continue working with government and strengthen public–private partnerships to not only fortify the ...
A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close ...
Illegal Miner Lifted From S.African Gold Shaft Dies In Hospital
An illegal miner lifted from an abandoned gold pit in South Africa has died in hospital, health officials said, raising the toll from the site to 88 since August.
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Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue
The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally ...