Following 58 mineworkers suffering fatal occupational accidents in South Africa in 2018, Kumba Iron Ore CE Themba Mkhwanazi on Tuesday drew attention to 2019 beginning globally with the tragic loss of life at Brumadinho, in Brazil, as a result of an iron-ore tailings dam collapse that killed 170 people, left at least 140 missing and caused major environmental damage. Mkhwanazi said at Kumba’s presentation of 2018 results that the tragedy brought home the reality of the risks of mining and why the safety of its people should always come first and why environmental protection should receive high priority. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video).
