She told News24 that an investigation into the incident is underway, but confirmed that it was not related to blasting or drilling or a rock fall. ... On May 7, an employee was killed in a mining-related accident at the company's Bambanani mine also in the Free State. On April 30, an employee was killed during a fall of ground at its …

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D'ici 2030, la minière veut réduire de 24 % les émissions de GES de son gisement aurifère souterrain Lamaque, à Val-d'Or. Voici son plan.

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Several hundred miners who have remained underground for three days at the Gold One Mine in Springs will resurface, according to Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union representatives. ... Ziyaad Hassam, Gold One's head of legal, confirmed to News24 that an estimated 200 workers had resurfaced as of Wednesday morning, …

A proposed gold mine in Malheur County moved closer to breaking ground at a public meeting on Thursday with state and federal regulatory agencies. The Grassy Mountain …

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Welkom – The bodies of 25 illegal miners have been retrieved from Harmony Gold's Eland mine in Welkom, Free State police said on Wednesday. The miners had forced their way into the St Helena shaft and there was an explosion, police spokesperson Major General Lerato Molale told News24.

Mining is a major source of foreign currency for Zimbabwe, where gold alone accounts for 60% of exports. ... Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.

The drawback that SPACs may have with mining assets is the limited time-frame to deploy the money raised through the listing as it takes time to secure, complete due-diligence and vet a mine. Rigel has also previously requested an extension to the time it had to "consummate an initial business combination" for a year from 9 August, …

The death toll for last week's mining accident in Rustenburg has increased to 13 after a mine employee died in hospital over the weekend. ... News24 previously reported that there had been a "serious safety incident" with the winder rope at the mine's 11 Shaft operation. The rope is connected to the personnel conveyance, which hoists employees ...

The deadliest mining accident in Russia occurred at the Raspadskaya mine in Siberia -- Russia's largest coal mine -- in the summer of 2010, killing 91 people and leaving more than 100 injured. The incident was the result of a powerful methane explosion when more than 300 miners were inside. A second explosion then trapped a group of …

Some of the world's biggest mining companies are working with South Africa's government on a R27 billion water project to supply major platinum and chrome operations and several hundred thousand people with drinking water. ... become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered. Join News24 …

AN estimated 543 miners are being held hostage in an underground gold mine in Springs, east of Johannesburg by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union (AMCU), …

An elevator suddenly dropped around 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75, the mine operator …

The dam belongs to a mining company. Electricity supply was lost and local cellphone towers were damaged. The flow of water, after the tailings dam of an abandoned mine in Jagersfontein collapsed, has …

Gold One has succeeded in interdicting a strike in which more than 500 workers are being held "hostage" at its mine in Springs, allegedly by members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).. The interdict, which the Labour Court granted against the AMCU and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) …

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A 16km stretch of gravel road leading to the mine through pristine Afromontane landscape was widened for the official motorcade, according to workers. At an official ceremony in Mbabane, Michael Lee thanked the king for the licence. Chairperson of the mining board, Guduza Dlamini, the king's brother, congratulated them on obtaining it.

Tools of the illegal mining trade – including gas cylinders, phendukas, explosives and generators – were seized. A joint operation between the SA Police Service (SAPS), SA National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of Home Affairs led to the arrest of more than 100 suspected illegal miners (colloquially known as zama …

Thirty-six hours later, more than 500 miners at the Gold One mine in Springs, east of Johannesburg, are underground while unions continue to throw allegations against each other. ... News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock …

The mining company walked away with a silver award in the best public sector category and two bronze awards in the best community project and skills category. ... Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to …

Cheng Liang Tom Chen was sentenced to R80 000 or two years' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal mining. Chen was caught transporting chrome, without a permit, on 3 August 2022 - …

The precious metals mining company said standard protocols for resolving grievances had not been followed by employees in this instance, "with the action taken by these employees, potentially compromising the operations and the safety and wellbeing of employees involved in the sit-in". ... Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look …

More than 500 miners have now spent three days underground at the Gold One mine in Springs in a dramatic stand-off over union representation that threatens to descend into violence. ... News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to …

Ex-Lily Mine manager says zama zamas used to dig holes which they used to enter the mine 10 Nov 2021. Lily Mine inquest: 'Gauteng, Mozambique mafia buying illegal gold' - security expert ... News24's new magazine is curated for those who understand luxury and want to celebrate the richness of life. READ NOW Audiobook of the Month ...

A police officer and three men were arrested on Monday after a shootout at one of the Sibanye-Stillwater mines in Driefontein on the West Rand. Gauteng Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said the men, aged 29 to 39, arrived at an assay lab at the mine and fired shots at a vehicle.

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WATCH | 36 hours later, miners are still underground at Gold One. This is Gold One mine in Springs where more than 500 miners were allegedly held hostage. Some of the …

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A group of mine workers are suing Mining for compensation related to lung diseases – the first such case outside the gold sector.

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At least 20 people died when a bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck head-on in Limpopo on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred on the R572, and the bus is understood to have been travelling from Musina, transporting workers to the Venetia Diamond Mine near Alldays.