26th Nov 2007 07:00
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITEDASX, LSE & JSE26th November 2007
Fatality at Everest Platinum Mine
Aquarius Platinum Limited advises with regret that a fatality occurred Saturday 24th November at the Everest Platinum Mine. Mr Tete Tlali, a Rockdrill Operator and Lesotho national employed by the mining contractor, Shaft Sinkers Mining Ltd, died following a fall of ground accident. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 10:00 at 80m below surface in a normal working area. Our condolences go to his family. No other employees were injured.
A joint in-loco inspection by the Inspector of Mines, Aquarius Platinum (SA) (Pty) Ltd, Shaft Sinkers Mining Ltd, the National Union of Mineworkers and the trade union Solidarity, has already been completed.
As a result of the preliminary investigation, AQPSA management issued instructions for all 450 employees at the shaft to return to surface to show the necessary respect for the deceased and assess the accident. AQPSA management in consultation with the unions decided to cease blasting operations and retrain all 1,700 workers starting on Sunday evening with an emphasis on hazard identification and risks associated with fall of grounds.
These actions will be completed by Monday afternoon when normal operations are expected to resume.
For further information please contact:
In Australia: Willi Boehm Aquarius Platinum Corporate Services +61 8 9367 5211 In United Kingdom: Nick Bias Aquarius Platinum + 44 7887 920 530 In South Africa: Marion Bower Russell & Associates +27 11 880 3924 REGISTERED OFFICE
Aquarius Platinum Limited ¢â€" Clarendon House ¢â€" 2 Church Street ¢â€" Hamilton HMCX Bermuda
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +61 8 9367 5211
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