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The decision by number one iron-ore miner Vale, of Brazil, to halt 40‑million tonnes of production – equivalent to about one-tenth of its output – so that it can decommission tailings dams similar to the one that failed in January 2019, killing an estimated 300 people, will have major...

Africa’s potential is immeasurable. While Africa initially gained a reputation for its gold and diamond resources, the African mining industry is now also being recognised for its copper, graphite, lithium, platinum group metals and potash resources. However, the continent is faced with a...

Canada is one of the leading mining countries and one of the largest producers of minerals and metals in the world. It produces about 60 different minerals and metals, and ranked in the top five countries in the global production of 13 major minerals and metals in 2017. Metals mines – such as...

Many companies still procuring unsuitable protective equipment for female mineworkers

Published: 19 Apr 19

The number of women working in the mining sector has increased significantly over the past 17 years, with the numbers growing from 11 400 in 2002 to over 53 100 today, comments female footwear brand Sisi’s senior brand manager Vanessa Ronald. Sisi is one of eight brands under the BBF Safety...

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