Rescue service for illegal miners: Mine Rescue Services South Africa plans to become the “911” of underground incidents in the country's mining industry. The 92-year-old NGO, which was involved in recovering the bodies of illegal mineworkers in a disused shaft in Langlaagte, south of Johannesburg, two weeks ago, said it was concerned about the spike in illegal … [Read more...] about Rescue service for illegal miners
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Crops or carats? The unattended tensions between miners and farmers | The Conversation
Crops or carats? The unattended tensions between miners and farmers: Artisanal small-scale mining in Africa competes for resources with farming ShutterstockThe interaction between artisanal (small scale) mining and agriculture in Africa still needs to be carefully considered by policy makers to ensure that people’s livelihoods and countries' export revenues aren’t threatened. … [Read more...] about Crops or carats? The unattended tensions between miners and farmers | The Conversation
Miners Revenge – Gold Reef City
Miners Revenge – Gold Reef City: A MyJHB.co.za selected Gold Reef City video for you: CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Johannesburg video. The video was automatically curated and published with the WordPress WP Robot plugin – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. Source: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: … [Read more...] about Miners Revenge – Gold Reef City
Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners’ deaths
Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners' deaths: Mosebenzi Zwane said when mine companies prioritise the safety of workers, the deaths will decrease. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Suspended SABC journalists stick to their guns about censorship claims: The journalists say that Motsoneng has already said he’s prepared to take this issue … [Read more...] about Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners’ deaths
Silicosis: Why African miners’ fight for compensation is a just one | The Conversation
An x-ray image of a miner's lungs. Reuters/Damir Sagolj Thirty two South African gold mining companies will have to pay R464 million to more than 4 400 miners who contracted silicosis and TB from working on the mines. This follows a judgment handed down in the South Gauteng High Court. The ruling comes four years after miners initiated the court case against the companies. … [Read more...] about Silicosis: Why African miners’ fight for compensation is a just one | The Conversation
