Mining Safety@MiningSafety
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Balancing fire safety with environmental responsibility miningsafety.co.za/news/bala…

Balancing fire safety with environmental responsibility

Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration in the design, construction and operation of buildings. From energy efficiency and water

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Why cybersecurity must become part of the next era of industrial automation miningsafety.co.za/news/why-…

Why cybersecurity must become part of the next era of industrial automation

Cybersecurity should be considered alongside functional safety, reliability and operational efficiency during the design of automation projects. “Security cannot simply

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: The death toll from a gold mine collapse in a western part of Central African Republic has risen to more than 100, a Red Cross volunteer involved in relief efforts and a local official said Wednesday.
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Worker dies after being hit by truck at United Wambo Open Cut coal mine abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/m…

Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley

An investigation is underway after a fatal truck accident in the NSW Hunter Valley. 

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Big Safety for Small to Mid-Sized Mines: KBC Launches Practical, Affordable Training Solution miningsafety.co.za/news/big-…

Big Safety for Small to Mid-Sized Mines: KBC Launches Practical, Affordable Training Solution

Small-to-medium-sized mines remain a critical part of South Africa’s mining sector and are often required to manage the same complex safety, compliance, and workforce

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Why women belong at the heart of mining engineering miningsafety.co.za/news/why-…

Why women belong at the heart of mining engineering

Celebrated annually on 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) shines a spotlight on the achievements of women engineers

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Engineering the future in Africa needs more women in STEM miningsafety.co.za/news/engi…

Engineering the future in Africa needs more women in STEM

As the world celebrates International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, Aurex Constructors’ Junior Electrical Engineer Gugulethu Moloi reflects

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Best Practices for Managing the MRO Supply Chain in Africa miningsafety.co.za/news/best…

Best Practices for Managing the MRO Supply Chain in Africa

Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) procurement has historically been treated as an indirect function, often receiving less strategic attention than

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Zinc-rich paints protect steel infrastructure from coast to mine miningsafety.co.za/news/zinc…

Zinc-rich paints protect steel infrastructure from coast to mine

In the relentless battle against corrosion, South Africa’s infrastructure faces some of the harshest environmental conditions on the African continent.

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WSP in Africa positions integrated mining capability for West Africa’s next phase of growth miningsafety.co.za/news/wsp-…

WSP in Africa positions integrated mining capability for West Africa’s next phase of growth

West Africa’s mining sector is becoming more complex as governments, regulators, mining companies, and investors place greater emphasis on responsible

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Intelligent Ground: How AI, Digital Twins, and Predictive Analytics Are Reshaping Mining’s Future miningsafety.co.za/news/inte…

Intelligent Ground: How AI, Digital Twins, and Predictive Analytics Are Reshaping Mining’s Future

There was a time when conversations about AI in mining felt more suited to technology conferences than mine sites. Digital

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Reliable supply a strategic advantage in high-demand environments miningsafety.co.za/news/reli…

Reliable supply a strategic advantage in high-demand environments

In industries where uptime is critical and operational interruptions come at a significant cost, reliable access to lubricants has become

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How utilities are modernising grid infrastructure with digital substations miningsafety.co.za/news/how-…

How utilities are modernising grid infrastructure with digital substations

As utilities modernise their networks to meet growing demand and increasing complexity, the digital substation has become a cornerstone of

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Bongela drives safer, faster and smarter process solutions in the mining and industrial sectors miningsafety.co.za/news/bong…

Bongela drives safer, faster and smarter process solutions in the mining and industrial sectors

Specialist process cleaning and industrial services company Bongela Mining & Industrial Services is redefining how operations approach maintenance, safety, and

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Engineering impact across the Middle East and Africa miningsafety.co.za/news/engi…

Engineering impact across the Middle East and Africa

Redefining what cross-regional engineering collaboration looks like is the main focus of Denver Dreyer, Chief Executive Officer: Middle East and

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ABB to showcase smart grid solutions at Enlit Africa 2026 miningsafety.co.za/news/abb-…

ABB to showcase smart grid solutions at Enlit Africa 2026

ABB South Africa will highlight its advanced electrification technologies designed to strengthen grid resilience across the continent at Enlit Africa

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Play to protect: Why focused fast, fatal-risk training is critical for South African mining miningsafety.co.za/news/play…

Play to protect: Why focused fast, fatal-risk training is critical for South African mining

No matter how much safety performance improves year on year, mining in South Africa remains a high-risk environment. Fatality numbers

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Rising demand for advanced coolant technology miningsafety.co.za/news/risi…

Rising demand for advanced coolant technology

As modern engines become smaller, more powerful and increasingly complex, coolant technology has undergone a fundamental transformation. No longer limited

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Powering Earth Day 2026 with smart, low-voltage solutions miningsafety.co.za/news/powe…

Powering Earth Day 2026 with smart, low-voltage solutions

As the world marks Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday 22 April, ABB is highlighting the role of low-voltage (LV) smart

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Safety and compliance: BMAir solutions for clean cabin air miningsafety.co.za/news/safe…

Safety and compliance: BMAir solutions for clean cabin air

Air quality within operator cabins remains a critical occupational health challenge across the global mining sector. Every shift can expose

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