Congo gives mines month to release confined workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given copper and cobalt mining companies a month to stop confining workers on site away from their families to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
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Power women driving health & safety
Palesa-Gaasenwe Women forge ahead on level playing field Mining, construction, manufacturing and health and safety were once male dominated sectors. But the women heading the SafetySA business units serving…
Up to 25% of South Africa’s mining output could be impacted as COVID-19 spreads
The Minerals Council South Africa is now forecasting a bigger impact on the country’s mining output than first feared from COVID-19. The warning emerged on Friday, before South Africa's president…
Flowrox launches centrifugal pump with vertical cantilever design
Flowrox has launched CF-V centrifugal pump with a vertical cantilever design. Flowrox CF-V pump is the most suitable for mining, minerals processing and other industrial operations, delivering reliable performance in…
SA MINING INDUSTRY STRUGGLING TO CONTAIN SPREAD OF COVID-19
The number of positive coronavirus cases confirmed within the sector so far suggests the spread is not easing, with 1,559 active cases at the last count, while 1,166 workers have…
South Africa miners on ‘myth-busting’ mission
Miners are busting myths and providing information to address the stigma surrounding COVID-19, the Minerals Council South Africa said, noting fears surrounding the virus had significant ramifications. "At a community…
Zimbabwe: Gold revenue up 48 percent
After slow production during the Covid-19 lock down, Zimbabwe’s gold sector has had a drastic come back reporting gold revenue is up almost 50 percent at least one of its…
Mining slumps as South Africa’s recession deepens
Mining suffered its biggest slump in six years to contribute to South Africa’s deepening recession, according to March quarter data. Statistics South Africa said the country's economy had recorded its…
Rio Tinto reaches power supply deal with Mongolia for Oyu Tolgoi mine
* Mongolia to build coal-fired power plant * Rio Tinto will source power from China until plant is on stream (Adds background, context, analyst comment) MELBOURNE, June 29 - Rio…
Mining industry collaborates to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
The South African mining industry, directly and under the auspices of the Minerals Council South Africa, is seeking to increase its COVID-19 testing capacity, both for companies themselves and in…
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