Fatality at Bokoni Mine's Brakfontein Shaft
February 10 2016 - 10:50AM
PR Newswire (US)
JOHANNESBURG,
Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/
- Atlatsa Resources Corporation ("Atlatsa") (TSX: ATL; JSE:
ATL) deeply regrets to report the death of Ms Ramadimetja Degrecia
Phaladi at Bokoni Platinum Mines Proprietary Limited ("Bokoni
Mine"). Ms Phaladi, who was employed as an artisan assistant at the
Brakfontein shaft was sadly involved in a utility vehicle accident
at the shaft. Her co-passenger, Ms Topase Suzan Bhembe remains in
hospital and is in a critical but stable condition.
Bokoni Mine management and the Department of Mineral Resources
are investigating the fatal incident. Whilst the investigation is
ongoing, all operations related to the use of trackless equipment
at the Brakfontein shaft have been suspended. Other operations at
Bokoni Mine remain unaffected.
The Atlatsa board of directors and management extend their
condolences to Ms Phaladi's family and friends.
SOURCE Atlatsa Resources Corporation
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