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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Impala Platinum mine

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South Africa

More than 1300 workers remain underground at a platinum mine in North West of South Africa

The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa has confirmed that 1,349 mineworkers remain underground at Impala Platinum’s Bafokeng Rasimone mine in Rustenburg, North West. Among them, 669 workers are situated at the north shaft, and 680 are at the south shaft, refusing to surface after reporting for duty on Monday morning. The standoff between the workers and the mine revolves around several issues, including disputes over pension fund payouts, […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 17

South Africa

Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership to reinvigorate their safety programmes

The Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership in Rustenburg, North West, to reinvigorate their safety programmes and initiatives following Monday’s deadly incident. Eleven workers died and 75 were injured when the lift taking them to the surface plunged about 200 metres down the shaft. The council’s Japie Fullard says the accident is a stark reminder of the crucial need for unwavering focus and vigilance on mining […]

todayNovember 30, 2023 3

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