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MINE HEALTH AND MINE HEALTH AND SAFETYSAFETY

STRATEGIC PLAN

Nape MojapeloDeputy Chief Inspector of Mines

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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATIONOUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

BackgroundSafety and Health PerformanceOHS StructuresMHSI Objectives, 2005-2008BudgetCurrent InquiriesConclusions

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BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

Current practice breaks with past practiceThe Constitution enshrines values and goalsMining is central to the economyMining practice important: Training, HSE Leon Commission

New approach, new law, new institutionsSector Education and Training Authorities

New approach to vocational trainingAspect of new education policy

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LEON COMMISSION AND LEON COMMISSION AND TRAININGTRAINING

No common language / low formal education levels is an HRD and OHS problemCommunication in Fanagalo unsatisfactoryRecommended

Basic education and training in EnglishTraining schemes to include OHSExtend and expand induction trainingRetraining and re-evaluation for current workforce in workplaceComprehensive training/ refresher training for mine officials Focus training on areas of greatest risk initially

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THE MQA AND TRAININGTHE MQA AND TRAINING

Development and transformation of the mining industry A safe, healthy, productive and competitive industry Access to quality education and training for all for full participation in work and life Redress of past inequities in education and trainingPromote multilingualism

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MHSI MHSI MHSI MHSI

Key Focus Areas

Hazards emanating from mining which impact on public healthFatalities, injuries and occupational diseases relating to mining.

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MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTACT

TripartismRisk AssessmentEnablingPromotion, Advice and EnforcementBalance performance based standards with guidance

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SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Industry employs ±450 000 peoples246 deaths in 2004 from 270 in 2003 (rate 0.56 pr 1000 employees)(13.85% decrease from 2003)Gold and Platinum-deep level mining accidents remains a challenge (gold rate 0.62; platinum 0.46)Coal safety performance is at 0.42 per 1000 employees (10.64% decrease from 2003)Occupational health remains a challenge, outcomes and data.

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SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, FATALITIESFATALITIES SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, FATALITIESFATALITIES

Rates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at workRates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at work

2001 2002 2003 2004 (provisional)

Labour Fatalities

Fat. Rates

Labour Fatalities

Fat. Rates

Labour Fatalities

Fat. Rates

Labour Fatalities

Fat. Rates

Coal 49 538 19 0.38 45 944 20 0.44 48 960 23 0.47 47 567 20 0.23

Gold 183 680 182 0.99 179 579 172 0.96 181 810 149 0.82 176 833 110 0.62

Diamonds

15 713 11 0.70 16 167 26 1.61 17 809 15 0.84 18 624 14 0.75

Copper 3 909 2 0.51 4 888 1 0.20 4 645 2 0.43 4 187 2 0.48

Chrome 4 937 2 0.41 5 275 4 0.76 5 650 2 0.35 6 597 16 2.43

Iron Ore 5 056 2 0.40 5 331 2 0.38 6 339 1 0.16 7 239 1 0.14

Granite DS

2 287 2 0.87 3 120 1 0.32 3 821 0 0.00 2 446 2 0.82

Limestone

2 693 5 1.86 3 482 1 0.29 3 482 0 0.00 3 406 3 0.88

Platinum 89 008 49 0.55 93 909 53 0.56 111 745 58 0.52 140 287 64 0.46

Clay 7 502 5 0.67 7 507 2 0.27 8 030 0 0.00 10 208 3 0.29

Other Mines

18 792 9 0.48 22 078 8 0.36 24 369 20 0.82 24 218 11 0.45

Total 383 115 288 0.75 387 280 290 0.75 416 660 270 0.65 441 612 246 0.56

* Gold, Platinum, Coal and Chrome Labour Figures = Average Jan-June2004Please note that the rates may change somewhat when the official average labour figures for the period Jan-Dec 2004 become available


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SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, INJURIESINJURIES SAFETY PERFORMANCE, SAFETY PERFORMANCE, INJURIESINJURIES

Rates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at workRates per Commodity 2001/2004 Labour = Persons at work

2001 2002 2003 2004 (provisional)

Labour Fatalities

Injury. Rates

Labour Fatalities

Injury Rates

Labour Fatalities

Injury. Rates

Labour Fatalities

Injury Rates

Coal 49 538 170 3.43 45 944 161 3.50 48 960 188 3.84 47 567 187 3.93

Gold 183 680 3 374 18.37 179 579 3 288 18.31 181 810 3 079 16.94 176 833 2 861 16.18

Diamonds 15 713 142 9.04 16 167 84 5.20 17 809 61 3.43 18 624 65 3.49

Copper 3 909 18 4.60 4 888 28 5.73 4 645 10 2.15 4 187 18 4.30

Chrome 4 937 38 7.70 5 275 34 6.45 5 650 35 6.19 6 597 61 9.25

Iron Ore 5 056 36 7.12 5 331 40 7.50 6 339 26 4.10 7 239 23 3.18

Granite DS

2 287 20 8.75 3 120 16 5.13 3 821 12 3.14 2 446 11 4.50

Limestone 2 693 32 11.88 3 482 22 6.32 3 482 21 6.03 3 406 17 4.99

Platinum 89 008 797 8.95 93 909 659 7.02 111 745 738 6.60 140 287 892 6.36

Clay 7 502 24 3.20 7 507 35 4.66 8 030 26 3.24 10 208 36 3.53

Other Mines

18 792 77 4.10 22 078 94 4.26 24 369 105 4.31 24 218 83 3.43

Total 383 115 4 728 12.34 387 280 4 461 11.52 416 660 4 301 10.32 441 612 4 254 9.63



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SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE RSA

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Gold 1.08 1.27 1.04 0.95 1.08 0.98 0.91 0.99 0.96 0.82 0.62

Platinum 0.51 0.58 0.61 0.66 0.54 0.45 0.51 0.55 0.56 0.52 0.46

Coal 0.96 0.53 0.75 0.72 0.73 0.51 0.54 0.38 0.44 0.47 0.42

Other 1.03 0.7 1.04 0.8 0.5 0.61 0.59 0.62 0.66 0.51 0.68

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SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE SAFETY PERFORMANCESAFETY PERFORMANCE

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Platinum 5.49 10.55 12.17 9.42 9.6 8.9 7.12 8.95 7.02 6.6 6.36

Coal 4.26 4 4.77 4.88 4.43 3.78 3.7 3.43 3.5 3.84 3.93

Other 12.2 7 5.9 6.5 6.7 5.5 5.6 6.4 5.2 3.9 4.08

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GOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCEGOOD SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Collieries: Dorstfontein Coal Mine

Other Mines: Holcim Cement Ulco

Shallow Gold/Platinum Mines: Sheba Gold Mine

Ultra Deep Gold/Platinum Mines: Target Gold Mine

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POOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERSPOOR SAFETY PERFORMERS

Collieries: Springlake Colliery, Arthur Taylor Opencast, Matla3, Kleinkopje, Secunda Colliery

Other Mines: Star Diamonds, De Beers: Premier Diamond Mine, Consolidated Murchison, Dilokongh Chrome, Helam Diamonds, Bayer Chrome

Shallow Gold/Platinum Mines: Lebowa Platinum Mine, Messina Platinum Mine, Western Platinum, RPM: Waterval, RPM: Rustenburg East, RPM: Base Metal Refiiners

Ultra Deep Gold/Platinum Mines: Bambanani East, Bambanani Wesxt, Tautona

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

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Source: NIOH Pathology Division Autopsy Database

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

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NIHL COMPENSATION - Rand MutualNIHL COMPENSATION - Rand Mutual

Year No. of Persons

Compensation Paid

1998 5395 R 68 113 616

1999 6106 R 72 321 385

2000 4965 R 65 004 865

2001 5654 R 88 259 410

2002 14457 R102 308 555

2003 7241 R 52 213 637

Source: Rand Mutual

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Compensation Costs - Lung Disease per Commoditity

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Gold R 30,010,586 R 49,118,250 R 82,688,962 R 104,503,625 R 54,471,353 R 59,273,643

Coal R 1,563,620 R 1,933,049 R 3,291,205 R 2,154,813 R 1,594,567

Platinum R 757,678 R 2,677,702 R 2,503,997 R 2,013,757 R 2,342,372

Asbestos R 9,915,686 R 25,537,254 R 24,182,501 R 4,089,912 R 12,432,513

Other Mines R 3,840,946 R 9,069,765 R 8,115,003 R 4,221,994 R 3,353,142

Total R 44,615,068 R 65,196,180 R 121,906,732 R 142,596,331 R 66,951,828 R 78,996,237

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Source: CCOD

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OHSOHS STRUCTURES STRUCTURES

Minister:Minerals and Energy

Mine Health and Safety Council

Mining Regulations

Advisory Committee

(MRAC)

Safety in Mines

Advisory Committee (SIMRAC)

Mining Occupational

Health Advisory Committee (MOHAC)

MQA

IMPLEMENTATION: MHSI

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MINING QUALIFICATIONS MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITYAUTHORITY

Mining Qualifications Authority

(Sector Education and Training Authority)

Education& Training

Quality Assurance

Learnerships Standard Generating

Body

Sector Skills Plan

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RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

MHSC: Overall policy and regulation, research agenda, co-ordination, promotion of OHSMRAC: Regulatory changes, draft legislationSIMRAC: Research priorities, managementMOHAC: health policy and regulationMQA: education and training standards and qualificationsMHSI: Regulation (enforcement, advice, promotion)

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PROMOTION OF MINE PROMOTION OF MINE SAFETY AND HEALTHSAFETY AND HEALTH

Economic Classification

R Thousand 2001/02

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

Current payments 68 037 80 099 82 113 96 201 103 768 112 101 118 691

Compensation of employees

49 944 55 435 64 287 70 539 81 553 88 186 93394

Goods and Services 18 093 24 664 17 826 25 662 22 215 23 915 25 297

Transfer and subsidies to:

504 183 4 419 3 992 4 396 4 667 4 900

Payments for capita l assets

688 973 712 340 372 394 413

Total 69 229 81 255 87 244 100 533 108 536 117 162 124 004

Details of transfer and subsidies:

Mine Health and Safety Council

- - 1 238 3 816 4 199 4 452 4 674

Total departmental agencies and accounts

- - 4 238 3 816 4 199 4 452 4 674

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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)2005- 2008(MHSI)2005- 2008

THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)2005- 2008(MHSI)2005- 2008

Objectives:1. Actively Contribute to Sustainable

Development1.1 Reduce the impact on public health

and environment1.2 Specific initiatives Occupational

Health and Safety Problems1.3 Hazards at source

2. Redress Past Imbalances and Bridging the Gap between the First and Second Economies2.1 De-racialisation of minerals and

energy sectors2.2 Human Resource development and

poverty alleviation

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THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)

THE MINE HEALTH AND THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTORATE SAFETY INSPECTORATE (MHSI)(MHSI)Objectives:

3. Implement Minerals and Energy Economic Policies and Legislation3.1Alignment of State owned enterprises

4. Govern the Minerals and Energy Sector to be Healthier, Cleaner and Safer4.1 Cleaner, healthier and safer sectors4.2 Govern the mining sector4.3 Research and development programmes

4.4Harmonisation of legislation

4.5Contribution to international policies and compliance with international obligations

4.6Promotional activities

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OBJECTIVES:

5. Review and Develop Appropriate Structures, Processes, Systems and Skills as well as the Maintenance thereof

5.1 Unqualified Audit Report

5.2 Alignment of processes, structures and systems to achieve objectives and mandates

5.3 Develop and retain appropriate skills

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OBJECTIVES:

1. Actively Contribute to Sustainable Development

1.1 Reduce the impact on public health and environment

1.2 Specific initiatives Occupational Health and Safety Problems

1.3 Hazards at source

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Inspect and audit rehabilitation sitesDevelop and issue special instructions regarding:

Mine waterSingle outletsCriminal MiningBurning coal mines

Input to authorisation processes of EMP’s, townships

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OBJECTIVES:

2. Redress Past Imbalances and Bridging the Gap between the Fist and Second Economies2.1 De-racialisation of minerals and energy sectors

2.2 Human Resource development and poverty alleviation

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TRAINING PRIORITIESTRAINING PRIORITIES

Health and safety skillsMechanical engineering skillsRock engineering skillsElectrical engineering skillsMetallurgical skillsUnderground hard rock skillsRisk assessment skillsTeam-building, management and supervisory skillsSurface mining skillsMulti-skillingAdult basic education

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TRAINING CHALLENGESTRAINING CHALLENGES

70% workers have NQF 1 (now 48%)Prioritise youth80 000 under 30 years in learnershipLearnership target for sector 2005, 7 000 (now 4 049)50% of learners employed within 6 months of completed trainingSpend 100% of NSF grants (R15 m of R58m spent)Demonstrate contributions to productivity in 40% of companiesSkills development in 20% of small businessAchieve EE – refer population demographics

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Numeracy and literacy for all by 2009 (currently 48%)HDSAs in management 40%Women in mining 10% (currently 3%)Mining community and rural area developmentImproved housing standards (hostels upgrades,

family housing, home ownership)Procurement from HDSA owned companiesHDSA ownership – 26% in 10 yearsBeneficiation

MINING CHARTERMINING CHARTER

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Executive Preparation Programme 96 Registered and 54 Completed

Graduate Development Programme 116Bursaries 196 have received assistanceTraining in indigenous jewellery making 620 have

been trainedTraining of small–scale miners 1874 completed

training courseWorkshops promoting women in mining 1100

already attendedTraining of Ex-mineworkers 3 876Learnerships Registered 2062Learnerships Completed 228Skills Programmes 47 084

CURRENT INITIATIVESCURRENT INITIATIVES

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ISSUESISSUES

ABET uptake and completionSkills programmes uptakeLearnershipsBursarsEx-mineworkers

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OBJECTIVES:

3.Implement Minerals and Energy Economic Policies and Legislation

3.1 Alignment of State owned enterprises

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ISSUESISSUES

Co-ordination between OHS and training developments Consider mining sector needs in fullConsider effect of exemptions to OHS lawUncertainty and confusion associated with large scale change Manage expectationsExplore “unintended” consequences

Legal operations became illegalDealing with unauthorised institutions

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INDUSTRY COMMITMENTSINDUSTRY COMMITMENTSElimination of Silicosis

By 2008, 95% of exposure measurement for respirable crystalline silica < of 0,1mg/m3 OEL.From 2013, no new cases of silicosis amongst previously unexposed individuals.

Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

From 2008 hearing loss greater than 10% amongst occupationally exposed individuals.By 2013 total noise emitted by all equipment in any workplace > 110dB(A).

Occupational Accident and injury rates

For the gold sector 5% decrease per annum and for the others a 2% decrease.

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REGULATORY CHALLENGESREGULATORY CHALLENGES

Balance guidance and outcomes statements (small and large operators)Artisanal miner and informal sector needs Adapt the stakeholder model to meet needsConsistency between OHS public health and environment policySustainable development and precautionKeeping pace with regional / international developmentsTraining Inspectors Enforceability of new regulations

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OBJECTIVES:

4.Govern the Minerals an Energy Sectors to be Healthier, Cleaner and Safer

4.1 Cleaner, healthier and safer sectors

4.2 Govern the mining sector

4.3 Research and development programmes

4.4 Harmonisation of legislation

4.5 Contribution to international policies and compliance with international obligations

4.6 Promotional activities

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OHS ISSUESOHS ISSUESOHS ISSUESOHS ISSUES

Culture Change – values, systems, new methodologies e.g. behavioural safetyImproved management systems and new technologies:

Rockfalls and rockburtstsFires and explosionMachinery and transport systemsPhysical hazards: noise and vibrationAirborne pollutants and diseases

Job uncertainties impact on OHS and on MHSI work

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

Limited impact on OH for decadesNew responsibilities – Leon and MHSAShortage of OH skillsEvident need to bring HDSA’s into the field

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MHSI ENFORCEMENTMHSI ENFORCEMENT

InspectionsPlanned 15 334 (2003/ 2004)Achieved 14 635(95%)Planned 12 940 (2004/ 2005)Achieved 12 342 (95%)

AuditsPlanned 6 248 (2003/ 2004)Achieved 8 391(134%)Planned 4 190 (2004/ 2005)Achieved 3 464 (83%)

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OBJECTIVES:

5. Review and Develop Appropriate Structures, Processes, Systems and Skills as well as the Maintenance thereof

5.1 Unqualified Audit Report

5.2 Alignment of processes, structures and systems to achieve objectives and mandates

5.3 Develop and retain appropriate skills

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The restructuring of the MHSI is based on:Refocusing organisational structureImplementing a separate legal identity;

Key Strategies

Focused Management and Service Deliver

Health and Safety Environment Managed

Staff Retention and RecruitmentDiversity ManagementDecentralisation of Responsibility

and Accountability

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MHSI

Environment*Low Morale

*Staffing Profile*Centralised Control

*Role Focus*Working Practices

Industry ResourcingEnvironment*Competitiveness*Qualifications &

Experience*Remuneration

*Retention

IndustryEnvironment

*Mine Profile/Risks*New Developments &

Rationalization*Other& Small Mine

*LocationBusiness ModelRole

StrategyStructure

Funding ManagementHRD and its Management

LegislativeEnvironment*Purpose & Focus

*Process*Flexibility

*Committee Structure

& Effectiveness*Legal Enforcement

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CurrentStatus

“Urgent Transition”

“SustainedTransition”

National PublicEntity

PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3

TO BEAS IS

StructureRecruitment &RetentionLearnershipsRisk ManagementMIS

Skills AcquistionWork Practices/ITBusiness ModelStaffing ModelCareer Management

Notes :Phase 1 – 2ndst quarter 2005 Phase 2 – end of 2005

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Current training initiativesJustice training courseEstablishing learnerships within MQAPlacing Bursars in formal learnershipsInitiative to establish formal training programme for inspectorsSupport initiative within MHSC to develop scarce skills within research programmes

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NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE PLATINUM MINEPLATINUM MINE

Northam Zondereinde Platinum Mine9 employees diedInhalation of poisonous gasesJoint inquest/ inquiryUpgraded fire extinguishing system

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HERNIC FERROCHROME HERNIC FERROCHROME MAROELABULT MINEMAROELABULT MINE

Hernic Ferrochrome Maroelabult MineInundation by mud and waterReviewed water control processesJoint inquest/ inquiry7 employees diedIntensified the monitoring of orepasses

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HARMONY FREE STATE HARMONY FREE STATE OPERATIONS 2#OPERATIONS 2#

Harmony Free State Operations 2 Shaft

4 employees died

Seismic event caused extensive fall of ground

Preparing for inquiry

All work in area has been stopped risk assessment currently underway

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DRD HARTEBEESTFONTEINDRD HARTEBEESTFONTEIN

DRD Hartebeestfontein

1 employee died

Very large seismic event (5.3 on Richter scale)

Shaft structures suffered extensive damage

In process of establishing an Expert Investigation panel

Viability of remnant extraction at depth

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MANGANISMMANGANISM

Manganese PoisoningThe study results were negative;No linkage between Manganese exposures and health impacts;Largest studies undertaken in the worldConducted by UCT with support from institutions in Sweden and USA

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