Anglo American's plans to reduce its operations will have an impact on the provision of health services to miners. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Two of the world’s mining heavyweights have announced production cuts and staff cutbacks. These moves by BHP Billiton and Anglo American will have a major impact on efforts to contain TB and HIV as mining houses have become integral to … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s retrenched miners face a future without health care | The Conversation
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All trapped miners rescued – paramedics
Johannesburg – All mineworkers trapped underground after the Lily Mine in Mpumalanga’s Nkomazi area collapsed on Friday morning have been rescued, paramedics said. “Initial reports were 100 trapped, what we now know is 76 were trapped underground and all 76 were brought to the surface,” ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said. However, there were still three … [Read more...] about All trapped miners rescued – paramedics
Award-winning Miners Shot Down to be broadcast on [ED] this November
[ED], the first South African channel to air the International Emmy Award-winning documentary Miners Shot Down, will repeat the documentary again this weekend following its acclaim. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and press releases for … [Read more...] about Award-winning Miners Shot Down to be broadcast on [ED] this November
New: South Africa opposition urges broadcasters to show film on police killing miners
South Africa opposition urges broadcasters to show film on police killing miners JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa's public broadcaster should show an Emmy-winning documentary about the South African police killing of 34 striking miners three years ago, government critics said. The film, "Miners Shot Down," took the International Emmy ... Read more on CTV … [Read more...] about New: South Africa opposition urges broadcasters to show film on police killing miners
As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
As loss-making platinum producer Lonmin appeals for cash from shareholders and slashes costs, many of its mine workers are eager to grab redundancy deals and leave a company battling to stay afloat. Battered by strikes, rising costs and weak platinum prices, Lonmin is seeking to raise $ 407 million in a share issue – priced at a 94 percent discount this week – … [Read more...] about As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
