{"id":294996,"date":"2025-11-27T16:43:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=294996"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:44:00","slug":"northern-cape-mining-awards-safety-and-sustainability-recognised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/northern-cape-mining-awards-safety-and-sustainability-recognised\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Cape mining awards: Safety and sustainability recognised"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To celebrate achievements and reflect on the industry&#8217;s performance, the Northern Cape Mine Managers Association (NCMMA) organised its prestigious annual gala dinner in Kimberley. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angloamericankumba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kumba Iron Ore<\/a>, the event recognised exceptional contributions and reinforced the sector&#8217;s commitment to safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcoming industry professionals from more than 30 regional mining companies, the event also hosted various stakeholders including labor unions, business representatives and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) officials.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" data-attachment-id=\"294997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/northern-cape-mining-awards-safety-and-sustainability-recognised\/awardsbeingpresented_54982\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Awardsbeingpresented_54982.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1006\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Awardsbeingpresented_54982\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;At the event are from the left Tebogo Mushi (general manager Sishen Mine), Ntokozo Khanyile (safety, health and environmental practioner and contractor management manager Kumba Iron Ore), Katlego Lebese (NCMMA chairperson) and Tumelo Mateta (principal inspector of Mines for the Northern Cape). 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PHOTO: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the industry&#8217;s contribution to the development of the country, Mpumi Zikalala, Kumba Iron Ores&#8217;s CEO, delivered a keynote address, applauding the accomplishments of various NCMMA workstreams and the importance of cultivating a strong safety culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Mining continues to play a critical role in South Africa. In 2024, mining contributed 23% to the Northern Cape&#8217;s GDP and 6% nationally. The Northern Cape, rich in iron ore, manganese, diamonds, copper, and zinc, remains pivotal to economic growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/northern-cape-mining-community-celebrates-safety-competitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Cape mining community celebrates safety competitions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing similar sentiments, the principal inspector of Mines for the Northern Cape, Tumelo Mateta, reinforced the importance of tripartism and empowering employees to stop unsafe work. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards recognising individual and operational achievements relating to safety performance and leadership were presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following safetey performance awards were honored:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Underground mines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>first place: Kalagadi Manganese; second: Finsch Diamond Mine; and third: Assmang Black Rock 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