DMRE adamant that tough new penalties needed for mine safety
Amendment bill means violations can cost a company up to 10% of its annual turnover
26 February 2023 - 08:28
The department of mineral resources & energy is determined to go ahead with tougher penalties for mining companies in a bid to improve safety standards, says chief inspector of mines David Msiza.
In June last year the department published a Mine Health & Safety Amendment Bill, which, among other things, makes provisions for criminal fines of up to 10% of a company’s annual turnover. ..
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