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DRD - DRDGOLD Limited - DRDGOLD engages with the department of minerals and
energy on the issue of a section 54 notice on
Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mine
DRDGOLD LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1895/000926/06)
JSE trading symbol: DRD
ISIN Code: ZAE000058723
Nasdaq trading symbol: DROOY
("DRDGOLD" or "the company")
DRDGOLD ENGAGES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MINERALS AND ENERGY ON THE ISSUE OF A
SECTION 54 NOTICE ON BLYVOORUITZICHT GOLD MINE
DRDGOLD can confirm that, following the death of an employee in a rockburst at
Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mine ("Blyvoor") on Friday, the Department of Minerals and
Energy ("the DME") has issued a notice in terms of Section 54 of the Mine Health
and Safety Act ("the notice").
The notice instructs that:
- all employees be removed from the stopes at the mine`s Number 4, 5 and 6
Shafts;
- a risk assessment involving an independent auditor, management, unions and
associations be conducted; and
- the results are presented to the Principal Inspector of Mines.
In view of the fact that the notice was served before the Principal Inspector
had considered the circumstances of Friday`s incident, DRDGOLD has requested the
DME to withdraw the notice with respect to all stope areas with the exception of
the stope area affected.
The notice follows the award to Blyvoor of the Minister of Minerals and Energy`s
Safety Award for the greatest safety improvement in the ultra-deep gold and
platinum category over the past three years.
DRDGOLD has expressed its disappointment at the refusal of the National Union of
Mineworkers to participate in a safety audit at Blyvoor on Saturday morning,
following Friday`s incident.
Randburg
22 October 2007
Sponsor
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