Mixed fortunes for Namibian mining

WINDHOEK: Chamber of Mines of Namibia president Mark Dawe says that 2012 was one of the worst years for the country's mining industry, with the highest recorded number of fatalities since independence. The industry suffered five fatalities during 2012. 28 May 2013 09:12

Women in underground mining: beyond policy

In a move that promised greater gender equality, women were allowed in the 1990s to enter the traditionally all-male world of underground work in South African mines. But it is time the industry and authorities reflect and take stock of the consequences of this decision thereby informing the way forward. 23 Apr 2013 10:03

Blue Moon

Industrial Theatre at Somkhele Mine

[Bonga Sibisi, Issued by Blue Moon] We drove through the gates of a super-packed Somkhele Mine in Mtubatuba, Richards Bay, in the early hours of Tuesday 19 February. It was not the ordinary kind of day. 4 Apr 2013 12:08

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Thousands of prisoners have TB

Jailed prisoners have overtaken the mining sector by having more prisoners infected with tuberculosis (TB) than miners. 26 Mar 2013 09:19

New membrane cleans acid mine water

[Sarah Wild] A new technology‚ developed at the University of Witwatersrand in conjunction with a professor from the US's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)‚ could be used to clean acid mine water as well as for medical processes such as dialysis. 25 Mar 2013 12:17

Acid rain, contaminated water impact farming

Acid rain and contaminated water continue to negatively impact farming activities and communities in areas in which mines operate, despite claims by mining companies that they are complying with environmental standards and protocols, says the Bench Marks Foundation. 25 Mar 2013 11:50

Wits researchers make key find for AMD

A newly developed membrane used to separate waste from water could become key in the treatment of pollutants ranging from acid mine drainage to oil-containing waste water, as well as in processes ranging from desalination to kidney dialysis. 25 Mar 2013 11:43

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Ramphele resignation "overdue" says NUM

Businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele's decision to resign as Gold Fields chairman is long overdue, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday (13 February). 14 Feb 2013 13:36

Proactive safety solutions for connected mines

The global mining industry is characterised by several key trends, including geographical disparity, capital intensive operations, a declining skills base, high levels of safety risk and extreme complexity. In order to help address these unique characteristics, Dimension Data has developed a range of comprehensive solutions and services that cater specifically to the mining sector. 8 Feb 2013 09:55

Standard Bank listed as sustainable

Standard Bank has been ranked 98 on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list and is the only African company on the list. 28 Jan 2013 11:36

Amplats workers to continue strike

[Natasha Marrian] Anglo American Platinum workers are determined to continue their wildcat strike until their demand for a R16‚000 are met‚ amid what they describe as increasing police repression‚ strike committee members said on Wednesday. 6 Nov 2012 10:44