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The development and application of technologies and techniques in mining to make it safer, more productive and more efficient is benefiting junior miners and adding tools and capabilities to stimulate minerals exploration in South Africa, mining and technology experts said on November 4. Read More

Work at the Mandela Mining Precinct is focused on people regarding safety, productivity, skills development and healthier working conditions Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa on Monday announced it was intensifying its participation in the vaccination drive to align itself with government’s efforts to achieve maximum national vaccination. Read More

Mining industry sets target of 80% vaccination level in the coming weeks. Read More

The mining industry has vaccinated, or partially vaccinated, 203 007 employees and contractors in South Africa – that is about 45% of the workforce. Read More

In marking its second National Day of Women in Mining on August 19, Minerals Council South African and the Women in Mining Leadership Forum (WiMLF) initiative say they have made inroads into better representation of women in the mining industry. Read More

As of August 17, Minerals Council South Africa member companies have vaccinated 105 927 employees. Read More

The mining sector has vaccinated 105 927 employees at its workplace site, the Minerals Council of South Africa said on Wednesday. Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa has advised that, as at 17 August 2021, member companies have vaccinated 105,927 employees. Read More

JOHANNESBURG - The mining industry has long been one of South Africa’s largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Now, a group called Women in Mining South Africa is trying to change that through a mentorship program to help young women enter the field. Read More