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Mine worker wounded in union clash
Mine worker wounded in union clashA mineworker was wounded in a clash between members of rival unions at a Rustenburg mine on Thursday morning, police said.   Brigadier Thulane Ngubane said several Impala Platinum (Implats) workers belonging to the Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) attacked their National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) colleagues outside a hostel before they left for work.   Two NUM workers ran and hid away. Another was shot in the head and collapsed on the road outside the hostel. He was taken to the Impala Mine Hospital.   “It is alleged that the dispute between the two labour unions' members... is being influenced by the fact that AMCU has now recruited more members since... the Implats strike,” Ngubane said.   “The AMCU members are allegedly out-numbering those of NUM and they forcefully want NUM members to vacate the... number 14 shaft.&rd
Six die in mining mishaps in Alwar, Rajsamand
Six die in mining mishaps in Alwar, RajsamandAt least six labourers died while a few others were feared trapped under debris in two mining mishaps in Alwar and Rajsamand districts on Thursday. While the mishap in Alwar's Bhiwadi area took place in an illegal stone mine, where three labourers died, in Rajsamand's Kelwa region, three were crushe
Multi-level safety increases productivity
Multi-level safety increases productivitySafety is a serious issue in mines globally, but especially in South Africa with its historically high levels of accidents and fatalities. While the country's safety record has improved dramatically, miners and their unions still demand more should be done.   "In today's competitive mini
Technology an effective means to improve mine safety
Technology an effective means to improve mine safetyA lot of care, planning and overall consideration goes into constant maintenance and improvement of safety standards in any mining environment. Safety is a very, if not the most important aspect as mining is a dangerous undertaking and a lack of the right measures could cost mines dearly. Payouts an
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