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Mining Accidents In Zimbabwe


  • Six dead and 15 trapped in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse

    Mining accidents in Zimbabwe - which sits on vast reserves of gold, platinum and diamonds - are not uncommon. Mining methods are often rudimentary and safety standards are largely disregarded.

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  • Another fatal mine accident hits Zimbabwe

    38.07. Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Two mine workers have lost their lives in an accident which occurred along Angwa River in Hurungwe district, as mishaps involving small scale miners continue unabated. Over the past few months, Zimbabwe has been experiencing mine accidents, mostly at illegally run small-scale mines that that …

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  • Zimbabwe deadliest mine disaster turns 48

    The Kamandama accident claimed 391 men from different Southern African countries and 36 Europeans. 1. 1 from Botswana 2. 13 from Namibia 3. 30 from Tanzania 4. 37 from Malawi 5. 52 from Mozambique 6. 91 from Zambia 7. 167 from Zimbabwe.. Hwange Colliery Company Limited indicated in a statement this year's event, scheduled to be …

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  • Safety and Health in the artisanal and small-scale mining …

    Compiled by Joshua Machinga and Paul Matshona-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Introduction. This blog is a build up from the previous write up which delved deeper on the benefits of formalising the Artisanal and Small scale Mining sector (ASM) in Zimbabwe. This time around, we get to focus on safety …

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  • Three miners die in Zimbabwe's mine accident

    HARARE (Xinhua) -- Three miners died on Tuesday this week in a mine accident in Zimbabwe's Mudzi District, the latest among a series of mine accidents in the country in recent weeks, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said Friday. The accident occurred on Tuesday at Kunyu mine, Banze, Mudzi where Two ore wagons fell into an inclined …

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  • What government should do to address artisanal mining accidents

    Strengthen Safety Regulations. The government should establish comprehensive safety regulations specifically tailored to artisanal mining operations. These regulations should address issues such as using proper protective gear, adherence to safety standards for equipment and machinery, and regular inspection of mining sites to …

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  • (PDF) Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal

    The prevalence of accidents and injuries was 35.0% and 25.7%. Accidents associated with experiencing injuries included mine collapses and underground trappings. The major injury risk factors were ...

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  • Mine accidents claim 139 lives

    By Zanele Ndlovu | May. 3, 2023. Mine accidents claim 139 lives. ZIMBABWE is losing one miner every week to workplace accidents because of dangerous working conditions, according to statistics ...

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  • At least 237 killed in mine accidents across Zimbabwe

    Mine accidents in Zimbabwe killed at least 237 people in 2023, making it one of the worst years in the country's mining history, a senior government official said on Thursday. Chief Government Mining Engineer Michael Munodawafa told a media briefing that the death toll came from 212 recorded deadly mining accidents, as some go …

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  • Six dead, 15 trapped underground in Zimbabwe mine accident…

    HARARE, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Six miners died after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe's Bay Horse mine in Chegutu, 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of the capital Harare, state television reported on ...

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  • Improving Workers' Safety and Health in the …

    Zimbabwe. Mining and quarrying industry attributed 20% of the deaths in year 2014 compared with 10% the previous year (NSSA, 2014). However, year 2014 had a 300% increase in mining fatalities compared to previous year (NSSA, 2014). The prevalence of occupational accidents in mining and quarrying industry remains a challenge to mining

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  • IJERPH | Free Full-Text | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety …

    Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14–19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal …

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  • 185 die at the mines, ZMF encouraged to establish rescue …

    Zimbabwe recorded a total of 185 fatalities last year from 170 recorded mine accidents with an average of 83 per cent of the accidents occurring at small-scale and artisanal (ASM) run mines, a government official said. ... Mining Zimbabwe is a premier publication, offering insightful perspectives, up-to-minute news, policy and …

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  • 237 Miners died from mining accidents in 2023

    237 Miners died from mining accidents in 2023. Zimbabwe has witnessed a sharp increase in mine accidents, claiming the lives of at least 237 individuals in the …

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  • Mining fatalities a cause for concern | The Sunday News

    Judith Phiri, Sunday News Reporter ZIMBABWE has recorded over 463 fatalities in the mining industry in the past three years as a result of not having enough enforcement of mining regulations due to the increase in the number of mining locations, ... As another major cause of accidents in the mining industry, Eng Munodawafa added: …

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  • A miner dies weekly from Mine accidents in Zimbabwe

    Mine accidents in Zimbabwe have been on the rise with the country recording 125 accidents and 139 fatalities during the first 3 quarters of 2022, a government official has said. Rudairo Mapuranga. Speaking at the National Mine Rescue competition at Jena Mine in Silobela last Friday, ...

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  • At least 237 killed in mine accidents across Zimbabwe

    Mine accidents in Zimbabwe killed at least 237 people in 2023, making it one of the worst years in the country's mining history, a senior government official said on Thursday. Chief Government ...

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  • At least nine dead after shaft collapses in a gold mine in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe. At least nine miners were killed on Friday after a shaft in an informal gold mine collapsed, the Zimbabwe Miners' Federation (ZMF) and an engineer at the site said. ZMF president ...

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  • Zimbabwe: Mines to Double Down On Rising Accidents

    The Herald (Harare) A SURGE in fatal mine accidents in Zimbabwe has ignited concern among stakeholders, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures within the mining industry. According to ...

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  • Midlands, Mat South lead in accidents, fatalities

    In 2020, the number of accidents increased to 158, but the fatalities decreased to 161. In 2021, there were 121 accidents resulting in 139 fatalities. Finally, in 2022, there were 170 accidents resulting in 185 fatalities. These statistics demonstrate the persistent nature of mining accidents and the urgent need for improved safety practices.

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  • 11 Miners Perish & Dozens Injured in Mine Accident

    Mining fatalities fell to a record low in South Africa last year. The 2022 Mine Health and Safety Statistics reported that 49 mineworkers died on the job in 2022 compared with 74 in 2021 and 60 in 2020. As of November 24, the mining industry had recorded 41 fatalities compared to 44 the same period a year earlier.

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  • Zimbabwe gold mine collapse leaves 11 miners trapped

    Zimbabwe. Eleven subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft following a ground collapse at Redwing Mine in Zimbabwe, located 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital ...

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  • A miner dies weekly from Mine accidents in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe has been plagued with mine disasters over the last few months, often resulting in the death of scores of miners. Most of the mine accidents have …

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  • All That Glitters is Not Gold: Turmoil in Zimbabwe's Mining …

    In 2019, killings by machete-wielding gangs at Zimbabwe's gold mines jogged the government into preventive action. But police sweeps alone cannot make the sector safe. Harare should adopt reforms that allow more citizens to mine legally and head off disputes over the country's mineral wealth.

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  • Eleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine

    Eleven subsistence mine workers are trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe's Redwing Mine, 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital Harare, authorities said on Friday.

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  • 6 miners killed, 15 trapped underground in collapse of a …

    World News. 6 miners killed, 15 trapped underground in collapse of a gold mine in Zimbabwe, state media reports. Updated 6:22 AM PDT, September 30, 2023. …

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  • At least 10 dead in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse as rescue …

    CNN —. Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, three days after a disused gold mine in the country's Chegutu district collapsed, killing at least 10 illegal miners.

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  • At least nine dead after shaft collapses in a gold mine in …

    In 2019, 24 miners died when an abandoned pit flooded after torrential rains in central Zimbabwe. Mining. Accident. Death. Zimbabwe. At least nine people have died …

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  • artisanal mining accidents in Zimbabwe

    Mining Zimbabwe is a premier publication, offering insightful perspectives, up-to-minute news, policy and comprehensive analyses of the Zimbabwe mining industry. ... artisanal mining accidents in Zimbabwe. NEWS. What government should do to address artisanal mining accidents. January 23, 2024; 4 mins Read;

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  • Artisanal and Small-Scale mining disasters

    Fidelity official gold buying prices Wednesday 31 March 2021. Artisanal and small-scale mining activities have some serious environmental impacts too which include animal migration, noise, soil erosion and pits which are not rehabilitated after mining activities. The above shows a serious problem within our society which calls for serious …

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