News and Events
Beyond the Fence: Wits dialogue links community wellbeing to mine safety
The Wits Mining Institute will continue these dialogues to develop a focused research agenda on mine safety and wellbeing.
WMI’s 2026 OHS training programme reshaping safety in mining
South Africa’s mining industry has come a long way in improving health and safety, with fatalities dropping from 200 to 41 between 2005 and 2025.
Wits Mining Institute appoints new Director
Dr Pontsho Twala's research expertise spans artisanal and small-scale mining, skills development, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Close links with industry enhance value created by the School of Mining Engineering
The future of mining depends on fresh thinkers, young graduates who blend solid scientific foundations with a passion for emerging technologies.
From code to cowl: Head of ‘DigiMine’ gets his PhD
Head of Sibanye Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory graduates with a PhD in engineering from Wits.
Two new mining research centres at Wits Mining Institute
The Institute will boost its contribution to the future of mining by hosting two of the new research centres.
Events
| 27 May 2026 | Breakfast Dialogue: Series 1 of Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining |
| 18 June 2026 | Youth Imbizo: Voices that shape the Future |
| 24 June 2026 | Breakfast Dialogue: Series 2 of Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining |
| 02 July 2026 | Workshop: Critical Minerals and Skills |
| 29 July 2026 | Student Exposure Visit |
| 27 - 28 August 2026 | Seminar: From Legacy to Leadership -Shaping Sustainable Mining Futures |
| 10 - 11 September 2026 | Executive Master class: Occupational Health and Safety |
| 23 September 2026 | Breakfast Dialogue: Series 3 of Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining |
| 28 November 2026 | Student Research Symposium |
Videos
Health and Safety Seminar
Women in Mining Breakfast Dialogue