Safety is not a target.
It's how we operate.
Every shift, every protocol, every meter underground is governed by one non-negotiable principle—bring everyone home.
By the numbers,
verified independently.
All metrics are audited quarterly by independent third parties and certified under international safety standards.
Safe Hours
Without lost-time injury across all active sites
LTIFR
Lost-time injury frequency rate (industry avg: 0.8)
Compliance
Internationally aligned safety operations - every site, every shift
Trained Workers
Annual safety certification renewed per operator
Four pillars of
underground safety.
We don't rely on policy alone. Safety is engineered into our equipment, our protocols, our training, and verified through independent audit.
Engineered Controls
Hard physical barriers, automated gas monitoring, ground support systems, and ventilation engineered into every underground section before personnel enter.
- Gas detection sensors
- Roof bolt arrays
- Ventilation circuits
- Emergency lighting
Mandatory Protocols
Pre-shift hazard isolation, lockout-tagout procedures, permit-to-work systems, and continuous risk assessment at every active face.
- Pre-shift inspections
- Permit-to-work
- Lockout-tagout
- Hazard reporting
Continuous Training
Every operator certified in equipment-specific safety, emergency response, and underground rescue procedures - re-certified annually.
- Equipment certification
- Emergency response
- First aid training
- Rescue drills
National Accreditations
Registered and fully compliant with Zambia's leading professional and regulatory institutions.
- EIZ
- ZIHRM
- ZDA
Safety milestones
we've earned.
Operations Begin
SKT Global launches at Mopani with an embedded safety-first culture from day one.
500K Safe Hours
Half a million hours worked without a single lost-time injury recorded.
1M Hour Milestone
One million consecutive safe working hours - a landmark for Zambian mining.
Prepared for
every scenario.
Underground rescue chambers, certified mine rescue teams, and on-site medical response - operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Fig. 01 - Underground Rescue Systems · SKT Global
Rescue Chambers
Underground refuge stations stocked with 36-hour oxygen supply, potable water, emergency rations, and two-way communication systems at every 300m interval.
Mine Rescue Team
Certified rescue specialists on standby 24/7 with full BG4 breathing apparatus, thermal imaging, and specialised underground rescue equipment.
Medical Response
On-site clinic with qualified paramedic team, emergency evacuation protocols, and direct line to Kitwe Central Hospital for critical transfers.
Certified to international safety standards.
Engineers Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)
Zero harm is not a slogan. It's the standard every operator at SKT Global is held to - from the rock face to the boardroom.
Safety Charter · SKT Global Mining · 2026