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The critical state of SA's abandoned mines
South Africa's mining industry faces a crisis, with over 6,000 abandoned mines posing safety risks and economic challenges for communities. Explore the implications of these derelict sites and the urgent need for action.
Mining portfolio committee responds to Macua’s allegations
The committee chairperson, Mikateko Golden Mahlaule, said the fact that Macua did not know or attend the visits does not mean that the committee excluded communities.
South African mining industry records lowest number of fatalities in 2024
The mining industry recorded 42 fatalities this year, and no disaster-type accidents were reported in 2024 compared to one accident in 2023, where 13 mine employees lost their lives in a conveyance accident.
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Reflecting on South Africa's mining safety: Lessons from past disasters
South Africa grapples with a legacy of mining disasters, calling for urgent reforms to ensure worker safety.