There are about 500,000 abandoned mines in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and these long-forgotten facilities can pose a variety of risks to people ...

The number of fatalities in mining declined to 42 last year from 55 in 2023 and although the industry remains a high risk employer, safety standards and accident rates are comparable with other ...

Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of Uasa, stated that the 2024 Mine Health and Safety statistics released by Minister Mantashe show the progress that is being achieved. “In the mining industry.