Sibanye-Stillwater mourns seven miners who died in quake
CEO Neal Froneman says its deep-level mines are designed to withstand quakes such as Friday's, and a thorough investigation will be undertaken
The death toll as a result of seismic events at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Masakhane mine in Driefontein near Carletonville on the West Rand has risen to seven‚ the company has confirmed. It said that all 13 mineworkers who had been trapped underground as a result of three seismic events on Thursday had now been found. "Regrettably‚ the last three employees who were recovered‚ passed away from their injuries‚ bringing the total number of fatalities as a result of the seismic event‚ to seven‚" it said. The six miners who survived the ordeal were in a stable condition in hospital‚ it said. "The families of the employees have been contacted and are receiving necessary support and counselling. "The board and management of Sibanye-Stillwater wishes to express its sincere condolences to friends and family of the deceased employees and those impacted by this tragic event." The company said a thorough investigation by management and the Department of Mineral Resources and other stakeholders would...
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