Safety and security

Explore the latest trends and solutions in safety and security for the global mining industry. Stay informed on innovations, best practices, and strategies to protect workers and assets in the mining sector.

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

Case Study: Breaking barriers in Tanzania’s mining industry – the Women in Mining programme

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Women’s Month in South Africa provides an opportune moment to spotlight the groundbreaking work being done to empower women in male-dominated industries. The mining sector,...

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

BME finds blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

In a recent article in the International Society for Explosives Engineers’ Journal of Explosives Engineering, experts from BME reveal a fascinating encounter with potential acidic sulphate soil...

ASIA-PACIFIC Featured Safety and security

Multiple mine worker deaths create ‘chronic unease’

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

A resources operation continues to experience anxiety and discontent after employee fatalities. Production has not been the same since two workers died and one contractor...

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

ABB, AVEVA and Rockwell discuss the integrated mine

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Ambitions to digitalise mining operations aren’t new, but digitalisation of the entire mine cycle remains the holy grail – something we have yet to see....

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

Integrated liners for the mining industry

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Multotec has developed a range of composite integrated mill liners in response to the needs of local and international mining clients. The solution not only...

ASIA-PACIFIC Featured Safety and security

Lack of supervision caused ‘brain damage’ says judge

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Poor oversight caused a vital human organ injury. Authorities recently found a toddler developed brain damage due to a lack of supervision. The Brisbane Supreme...

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

Sandvik introduces Access Control System for autonomous underground mining

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® Interoperable Access Control System (ACS), a new feature for its AutoMine Core underground system for autonomous mining operations....

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

Flagship project of China-Namibia mining cooperation empowers locals, especially women, in Africa

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit is being held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year’s summit is...

ASIA-PACIFIC Featured Safety and security

Employee prank backfires with work site explosion

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

One mischievous act violently shattered a work site. Authorities recently investigated why an employee thought it would be funny to blow up his workplace. In...

AFRICA Environmental Solutions Featured Safety and security

Madison expands mining footprint in Namibia with new licence

WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

by WayneSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Upstream mining and exploration company Madison Metals is set to expand its mining operations in Namibia, Africa, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy granting...

First Name

Country

List choice

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!