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 ...

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 ...

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 ...