by Warren Beech | Oct 31, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
On 14 October 2024, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (Minister) published a notice in the Government Gazette (Notice) that the Minister intends to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill) in the National Assembly shortly. The Notice...
by Eben van Zyl | Oct 24, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
1. What are some of the key health and safety related challenges currently facing the South African mining industry? Competency of employees remains a key issue plaguing the mining industry. There have been a number of instances where fraudulent blasting certificates...
by Warren Beech | Oct 22, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
On 14 October 2024, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (Minister) issued a notice (Notice) of intention to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill) in the National Assembly. The Notice indicates that the Minister intends to do so...
by Warren Beech | Oct 14, 2024 | Mining, News
On 11 October 2024, a revised Code of Practice for the Performance of Mining Engineering Work (“the COP”) was published by the Engineering Council of South Africa (“ECSA”), in Government Gazette No. 5136B, and which aims to provide guidance for good practice for...
by Warren Beech | Aug 27, 2024 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining, News
In a Top Tip Tuesday published earlier today, our team member Mr. Vusumuzi Ndhlovu explored the circumstances under which the normal remedy for an unfair dismissal, namely reinstatement, would not be appropriate, within the context of the provisions of Section...
by Warren Beech | Aug 20, 2024 | Mining, News
The Republic of Mali, like many African countries with significant mineral resources, has introduced laws aimed at enhancing participation by Malian citizens in ownership, supply of goods and services, and employment in the mining industry, including through service...
