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The gold mine fatality rate has improved only 33% since 1945, whereas in the coal mines it has declined substantially. Fatality rates in the diamond mines remain at levels similar to those of the 1920s. In other mineral mines the rate has increased since the 1930s. The most important cause of fatalities are falls of ground.
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NOTE: All death rate data after 2019 are United Nations projections and therefore DO NOT include any impacts from COVID-19. Chart and table of the South Africa death rate from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.
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As of July 1, 2020, a total of 2,657 COVID-19 related casualties were registered in South Africa in 2020. Majority of deaths fell within the age group of 60 to 69 years with 717 cases, whereas 652 ...
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The data used in this study comprised 91 investigation reports on accidents that occurred on a platinum mine in South Africa between 2010 and 2012. The platinum mining sector has the second highest annual fatalities (Chamber of Mines of …
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"The South African mining industry recorded 42 fatalities in 2024 marking the lowest ever number of fatalities in the history of mining in South Africa. This represents a 24% …
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The report, which covers the results of a census conducted in 2019, provides detailed statistics on mineral production, finances, employment, and exports and imports. The mining census was conducted previously in 2012 and 2015. Coal dominates production; South African coal production amounted to 306 million metric tons in 2019.
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Between 1984 and 2005, more than 11 000 mine workers died in South Africa. In 2003, the death toll from mining accidents was approximately 270 fatalities and an agreement was reached to …
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We are a mining industry employers organisation which exists to serve our members and promote their interests in South Africa. TIP-OFFS ANONYMOUS HOTLINE. Report any unethical behaviour or gender-based intimidation and violence ...
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There have been 41 fatalities in the South African mining industry to date this year, Mine Health and Safety Council mining relations programme manager Brian Ncube said at the Mining ...
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The Chamber of Mines publish detailed mine accident statistics for their member mines.1 1. Chamber of Mines of South Africa, Annual Reports; and Mine Safety Division Chamber of Mines of South Africa, Death and Injury Rate Tables Gold, Coal and Other Mineral Mines. 42 Accident statistics 4. The statistics of the Workmen's Compensation ...
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The International Council of Mining and Minerals report makes "disturbing reading", but marks the lowest global death rate in 10 years. Skip to site menu Skip to page ... While approximately half of mining deaths happened in South Africa, the highest death rate compared to hours worked came from Côte d'Ivoire, followed by Bolivia. ...
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Department of mineral and petroleum resources data published on Thursday showed there were 42 fatalities last year compared to 55 in 2023, a 24% reduction. Last year's …
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 mineral resources & energy Department: Energy Mineral Resources and Energy REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate
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Background South Africa is the largest producer of platinum group metals in the world. Platinum is found in the Bushveld Complex in the north-east of the country.
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Since employment data are not collected by CFOI, fatal injury rates are calculated using CPS and LAUS data. Each state rate in the table above represents the number of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers and was calculated as: Fatality rate = (N S /EH S) x 200,000,000 where N S = number of fatal work injuries in ...
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The number of fatalities in the South African mining industry improved by 34% to 49 in 2022, compared to 74 in 2021. FACT SHEET / AUGUST 2023 SAFETY IN MINING …
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A man with a recent travel history to Zimbabwe was admitted to hospital in South Africa. Infection spread from the man to his traveling companion and a nurse at the hospital. The man died, but both women were given vigorous supportive treatment and eventually recovered (33 percent fatality rate).
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SAFETY IN SOUTH AFRICA SINCE DEMOCRACY Since the first democratic elections in South Africa, the country's mining industry and its partners have implemented numerous health and safety initiatives that have yielded dramatic, life-saving results. Between 1995 and 2022, the number of fatalities overall declined by 91% with fall-of-ground
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MEDIA RELEASE 29 March 2017 Mining industry, 2015 Statistics South Africa presents the Mining industry, 2015 results. Income The total income for the mining industry has increased by 2,2% per annum, from R393,4 billion in 2012 to R419,5 billion in 2015.
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South Africa's mining sector recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, a 24% decline from 2023, achieving its lowest-ever annual fatality count. Occupational injuries dropped 16% year …
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The lowest ever number of fatalities recorded by the South African mining industry in any year was in 2019, when there were 51 fatalities. The industry's safety performance, however, worsened ...
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Statistics presented by the Department of Water and Sanitation (July 2017) indicate that there are almost double the number of closed coal, gold and base metal mines in South Africa (n = 2787) than operational mines (n = 1654 1), yet very few of these, if …
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Festive Season Road Fatality Statistics 2023/ 2024: View: State of Road Safety in South Africa 2021: View: 2023 Easter Road Safety Statistics : View: Release of the 2022 Festive Season Road Fatalities Report: View: South African Fatal Crashes in Context December 2021: View: Release of the 2021 Festive Season Road Fatalities Report: View
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However, results of a new report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) titled Road Transport Accident Deaths in South Africa, 2007-2019, reveals that the number of deaths resulting from road transport accidents …
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South Africa's mining industry suffered 49 fatalities in 2022 – a 34% improvement on the 74 fatalities of 2021 and a record low, thereby continuing the downward trend many in the mining ...
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60,6 million people in South Africa. The population of South Africa is estimated to be 60,6 million by the end of June 2022. Between 2002 and 2022 South Africa experienced a positive population growth year-on-year. A positive growth rate indicates that the population is increasing, despite the devastating impact of COVID-19 globally and within ...
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The current state of health and safety in South Africa's mining industry . The industry's health and safety performance in 2022 showed a marked reduction to below 2019's 51 lost lives, which was the lowest on record. ...
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A systemic study of mining accident causality: An analysis of 91 mining accidents from a platinum mine in South Africa January 2017 Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and ...
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To shed light on this matter, a 2017 Statistics South Africa report on mortality and causes of death in South Africa indicated that tuberculosis, a communicable disease, was the main underlying cause of occupation-related deaths amongst males, …
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South Africa achieved a record six months without a mining fatality caused by a fall-of-ground in gold and platinum mines. Skip to content ... in gold and platinum mines, says the Minerals Council South Africa. ... marking a 21% reduction and the best rate of reduction in fatalities in the first six months of a year.
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According to Mantashe, the South African mining industry recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, down 24 percent compared with the 55 deaths reported in 2023.
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SA mine fatality at all-time low, sets positive outlook for 2015. ... mine fatality rates improved 72% to ... every mining company in South Africa had a ... Harmony Gold's mines have seen a series of fatal ...
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Fatality rates published by the factory inspectorate from 1962 until 1982 (when publication of incidence data stopped) show that the fatality rate in manufacturing has not declined significantly. ... Published accident statistics in South Africa and their trends over the past 40 years are inves- tigated. The disabling injury frequency rate ...
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South Africa is also the leading supplier of chromium and vanadium ores, as well as a major producer of their combinations. It also produces a substantial amount of iron and manganese ores. Mining contributes 11% of gross capital creation but also 16% of total direct foreign investment in South Africa. Despite accounting for just 0.3 percent of ...
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South Africa's Minerals Council notes a regression in mining safety, with fatalities rising in 2023, largely attributed to a single tragic incident. ... South African mines report increased fatalities in 2023. by Andrew Allen To continue enjoying this …
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The South African mining industry recorded forty-two (42) fatalities in 2024 marking the lowest ever number of fatalities in the history of mining in South Africa. This represents a 24% improvement, year-on-year, compared to 2023 when we had fifty-five (55) fatalities.
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