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Lonmin employee dies after fall of ground

4th July 2016

By: Creamer Media Reporter

  

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JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A rock drill operator working at the Pandora joint venture’s (JV’s) E3 shaft has died following a fall of ground on Saturday.

Siphilo Makhende was taken to hospital after the fall of ground but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.

An investigation into the accident has begun, in conjunction with the Department of Mineral Resources and unions.

Lonmin owns 50% of the Pandora operation, which it also manages. The Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Community owns the other 50% interest in the operation.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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