SOUTH Africa’s mining industry reported a record low in fatalities in 2024 ... For 2024, there was a significant decline in fatailities from fall of ground incidents, known as FOG, as well as ...

The South African mining industry recorded forty-two (42) fatalities in 2024 marking the lowest ever number of fatalities in the history of mining in South Africa. This represents a 24% improvement, ...

A number of factors explain this improving health and safety record, and the government, companies and unions all deserve credit. But no one is keeping tabs on the number of illegal miners who die ...

Gold mines reported 11 deaths in 2024 compared to 20 in 2023, a 45% improvement that is one of the most significant year-on-year advances in the industry. This reduction is attributed to enhanced ...

A desperate rescue bid is underway to save the lives of 13 miners trapped 500ft underground at one of Russia's largest gold mines following a giant rock fall. A state of emergency was declared in ...