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Dr Joseph Matjila, Implats Executive for Safety and Health, emphasises the importance of avoiding substance abuse when you are around water bodies, such as beaches and rivers.
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Marula hosted a road safety campaign yesterday to encourage drivers to adopt better road safety practices. The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year in terms of road traffic, which unfortunately leads to a higher likelihood of accidents. Driver and pedestrian behaviour are the biggest contributing factors to accidents. Our road safety initiative focused on raising driver awareness about the risks and encouraging safer driving practices.

Implats Executive for Safety and Health, Dr Joseph Matjila, has some safety tips about holidaying around water.
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Implats Executive for Safety and Health, Dr Joseph Matjila, shares advice on keeping your home safe over the holidays.
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Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being, and a robust and accessible health system is necessary to fulfil this right. On the 13 December 2023, Marula visited Dilokong Disability Centre with health experts for an open health talk awareness and medical examination . We believe that the health drive will give people living with disability an opportunity to know their health status. Also, by giving them the information on how they can keep themselves healthy and informed about potential health risks as well as preventative measures that they can take with regards to communicable diseases hence, they will understand the risks of certain lifestyle choices.

Make safety your priority this holiday season. Implats Executive for Safety and Health, Dr Joseph Matjila, shares road safety tips.
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Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy for long-distance travel. Watch here. Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy

At Implats, we treat each other with respect and behave with dignity.

At Implats, we condemn criminal acts and urge the community to stand in solidarity to prevent gender-based violence.

We honour the memory of our departed 11 Shaft colleagues, extending our deepest condolences to all affected by this tragic loss.

Implats is devastated to report that 11 employees tragically lost their lives in the serious accident at Impala Rustenburg’s 11 Shaft yesterday afternoon

Gauteng crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2022/23 indicated that at least 189 women and 61 children were murdered in Gauteng. Assault and gender-based violence were identified as the main drivers of these crimes.

Today, is the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. South Africa has one of the highest rates of violence against women and children. We must focus our attention on eradicating all kinds of violence from our society, not just for 16 days, but throughout the year. We all have a part to play in this battle.

At Implats we treat each other with respect and care. The right to dignity at work is protected by Implats’ harassment, bullying and victimisation policy.

Stand up against all forms of harassment, bullying and victimisation Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Implats promotes equal opportunity in the workplace by eliminating unfair discrimination.

Congratulations to our 40 Impala Rustenburg mine-community SMMEs for completing the 12-month Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme. The intensive training, facilitated by Classic Oriental Consultancy and Accuracy Group, equips SMMEs with essential business skills, fostering their formalisation and sustainable growth. The programme is part of Impala Rustenburg’s socio-economic development plan to empower local business owners. Martin Pieters, Impala Rustenburg Socio-Economic Development Manager, expressed pride in the graduates, urging them to grow their businesses and improve the community.

Congratulations to our Zimplats team, whose Ngwarati and Mupfuti mines achieved an industry leading performance in the recent Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ) safety audit, with both operations recording zero fatalities, a zero recordable injury frequency rate, a zero lost-time injury frequency rate and a zero lost-time injury severity rate. Ngwarati Mine walked away with the trophy, scoring 97%, while Mupfuti Mine came second with a score of 94%. The audit of 17 companies and four smelting and processing facilities took place in May 2023 and sought to demonstrate the importance of prioritising safety and continuous improvement. Zimplats CE, Alex Mhembere said, “Well done to the Ngwarati and Mupfuti teams on this excellent accolade. Your commitment to zero harm is commendable.”

Water outages have left many communities dry as municipalities struggle with failing water infrastructure. Be mindful of your water use and conserve water.

Prostate cancer, mental health, and su***de are critical issues affecting men. This Movember, let's spark conversations and take action to support our brothers, fathers, and friends.

Marula and ETA Operations, an engineering company, joined hands with Keep That Gold Shining (KTG) to roll out a Tangible Africa Coding Tournament in local communities.

Zimplats wishes to express sincere gratitude to the partners who have steadfastly supported our albinism awareness initiatives. Your unwavering commitment to raising awareness and advocating for inclusivity has been invaluable. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with albinism.

Impala Rustenburg congratulates the 179 mine community members who recently completed the Retail Youth Development Programme and obtained a National Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Stock Control in a Distribution Centre. This programme, a collaboration between Impala Rustenburg and the Royal Bafokeng Nation, is designed to empower youth with valuable skills, and open employment opportunities in the retail sector. Moses Motlhageng, CE of Impala Rustenburg, said, "Our commitment to a brighter future for our communities includes investing in programmes that enable our youth to secure employment in growth sectors beyond mining."

International Fraud Awareness Week, from 13-19 November, is a global effort to minimise the impact of fraud by promoting awareness and education. We encourage all our stakeholders to take a stand against fraud, bribery, corruption and dishonest activities. Report contraventions of our Code of Ethics and our Fraud and Corruption Policy to our anonymous 24-hour whistle-blower hotline on 0800 005 314.

Movember is an opportunity for men to prioritize their well-being and for all of us to show our support. Get regular check-ups, talk about mental health, and be there for one another. Together, we are stronger.

An enthusiastic group of 14 students and their teacher, from École Secondaire Catholique de la Vérendrye, a French Catholic high school in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay, came to tour LDI last week. 🤩

Following a safety orientation, they were taken on a tour of the Surface Operations, Tailings Management Facility and the Mill, as well as the Maintenance Shops, including the Mobile Shops, Electrical and Hoist. After lunch, the group toured the Social House and the Gym. A BIG thank you goes out to all of the individuals and crews who helped to make the last week’s tour so engaging for the high school students. 💯

The late October tour was well-timed for students who are starting to think about their future careers. Another opportunity for them to explore job prospects is today, which is Take Your Kids To Work Day for Ontario students in Grade 9. In Ontario, it is part of the curriculum to learn about different careers.

Tell us: did your teenagers ask to come to work with you this week, or are they scouting out potential careers by shadowing someone else today? 🙌

Today, on World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness about this worldwide health problem. This year's theme, "Know your risk, know your response," encourages us to keep track of our health to ensure we have the right information and care to treat and manage diabetes.

Over the past five years, Zimplats has supported education, skills development and community wellbeing through a US$17 million investment in social performance programmes, including infrastructure development.

At Impala Canada’s Lac des Iles site, an old analogue radio system, which had two different frequencies, has now been successfully replaced with one seamless system for both surface and underground teams. 💯

This upgrade in radio technology is excellent from both a safety and communications perspective. Everyone on site who uses the radios can now use the new, cutting-edge 16-channel digital system, which will mean more flexibility in channel options, radio features and better reception.

Implementing a new radio system while in full mining operation is no small feat! Everyone at site has been instrumental in maintaining constant communication while rolling out the new system, from the mobile maintenance team swapping out the radios in the haul trucks and heavy equipment between shifts, to the site services team changing out their own truck radios, to the electrical team swapping radios in vehicles when they pulled into the shop.

The upgrade to a new digital radio system is the culmination of two years of hard work and determination, and teamwork made it a very successful transition. 🙌

Marula’s water projects at Ga Kgwete, Kalani Senwamori and Ga Manyaka provided 1 400 households access to clean running water and supported the creation of more than 40 job opportunities.

Construction was recently completed on the Diphale (Tsokung) Access Bridge close to Marula, and it is now fully functional.

Congratulations to Andre Fryer, Chief Operating Officer of Impala Rustenburg, for record five-year quarterly ounces. The strong safety and production performance was not possible without the commitment and hard work of the entire Impala team. The exceptional performances from 14, 20 and 16 shafts, led by General Managers, Eddie Mohlabi, Rodney Opperman and Nonku Mabuza, respectively, and improvements at the Process team, led by Sean Graham contributed significantly. Impala Rustenburg CE, Moses Motlhageng said, “Kudos to these teams. We are the Home of Champions. Keep up the good work.”

Impala Rustenburg, in collaboration with Royal Bafokeng Sports, organised the Royal Bafokeng Sports Metshameko programme for more than 2 000 school sports players in our mine-host communities. Well done to the winning teams: Grenville High School which clinched the top spot in under-17 netball, Noord Primary School, the under-13 netball champions, Tsukudu High School for first place in under-17 soccer, and Photsaneng Primary, the triumphant under-13 soccer tournament winners.

Job scammers pose as an affiliate of an agency, government institution or recruitment firm and often ask candidates for a screening fee. Report all job scams to 0800 005 314.

Congratulations to Implats for placing in the top 20 — and fourth in the metals and mining category — in the 2023 Sustainability Data Transparency Index (SDTI), with an improved score of 89.9% (2022: 86.36%). The SDTI report aims to highlight the extent to which JSE-listed companies provide stakeholders with transparent and comparable environmental, social and governance (ESG) or sustainability data. The index covers various data points across 104 ESG and sustainability indicators and evaluated 270 JSE-listed companies.

The SAIMM Next Generation Tailings conference on 24-25 October in Johannesburg, saw the mining industry strategise about the future of tailings. Discussions covered topics on the future of tailings storage facilities and included practical examples from leading industry practitioners. Speaking at the conference Implats Metallurgical Executive, Adelle Coetzee, said, “Academia, design houses, operators and technology suppliers need to collaborate to ensure tailings dam management is improved and sustainability is advanced by reducing tailings material.”

Harassment, bullying and victimisation in the workplace create a toxic work environment. We encourage all employees to take a stand against bad behaviour and to be part of the solution, by living the Implats values – to respect, care and deliver.

Harassment, bullying and victimisation break the fibre of any organisation. Harassment, bullying and victimisation will not be tolerated in the workplace. At Implats, we encourage our teams to work together to set each other up for s...

At Implats we care. We want all our employees to be healthy and to prosper. We do not have to face challenges alone. Our confidential Employee Wellness Programme is available to all employees and their family members, 24/7, free of charge.

At Implats, your mental health matters to us Implats is committed to managing mental wellness in the workplace and breaking the stigma associated with mental illness

Our Marula operation successfully completed the second roll out of a course designed to enhance shift boss skills and equip them with the necessary technical, legal and managerial knowledge to ensure a safe and productive mining environment. Congratulations to those who passed.

Leading the Implats Way requires our leadership to be responsive, respectful and caring. We support our employees with the tools to understand mental health and wellness, how it affects our employees in the workplace and where employees can go to get help.

At Implats, we are committed to supporting our employees on mental wellness. There are many reasons why employee wellness is important to us. It’s reflected in our values of respect and care. It’s the Implats Way.

In 2020, breast cancer diagnoses affected 2.3 million women globally, resulting in 685,000 fatalities. These numbers remind us of the urgent need for awareness, early detection, and research. By sharing these statistics, we can inspire conversations, support, and action to reduce the impact of breast cancer on our communities.

Our colleagues at Impala Canada filled between 1 500 and 2 000 kids activity bags with fun items such as colouring books, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and pencil crayons. The activity backpacks were donated to host communities, who will distribute them to children at community events.