The recent and worrying spate of mine disasters worldwide - like at the Upper Big Branch Mine in the United States or the Pike River Mine in New Zealand, both killing 29 - have refocused attention on the issue of occupational safety in mining. The International Labour Organisation estimates that mining employs about 1% of the global labour force, yet is responsible for 8% of … [Read more...] about The Increasing Number of Mine Disasters Worldwide
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Mine Ventilation Gurus to Visit South Africa
On March 3rd 2011 the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that Thembekile Mankayi, a former mineworker, could sue AngloGold Ashanti for damages he suffered as a result of having contracted silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by dust inhalation. Estimates of how much such class action suits could cost the mining industry range up to R100-billion. This case and the … [Read more...] about Mine Ventilation Gurus to Visit South Africa
