The Minerals Council South Africa has reiterated the implications of the Amended Guideline for the compilation of a mandatory code of practice (COP), which was first published in July 2023. The guideline provides guidance to the mining sector employer on how to compile a mandatory COP, which would assist employers in providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in mining (WiM) where required, and to train all employees on issues relating to PPE for WiM.