13th Oct 2014 07:11
LONDON (Alliance News) - Aquarius Platinum Ltd Monday said management has suspended operations at Kwezi Shaft pending a technical review of the area, following a fatal injury to Pedro Tafulane Nhabinde, a team leader at Aquarius Platinum South Africa's Kroondal mine.
The team leader was killed in a "fall of ground incident" on Saturday, the company said.
According to Aquarius Platinum, The Department of Mineral Resources and representative unions have been fully apprised of the incident.
"The Aquarius board and management extend their sincere condolences to Mr Nhadine's family and colleagues," the company said in a statement.
Aquarius Platinum shares were Monday quoted down 6.3% at 18.75 pence.
By Samuel Agini; [email protected]; @samuelagini
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