AQP - Aquarius Platinum Limited - Fatality at Ever
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AQP - Aquarius Platinum Limited - Fatality at Everest Platinum Mine
Aquarius Platinum Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda)
Registration Number: EC26290
Share Code JSE: AQP ISIN Code: BMG0440M1029
26th 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
Date: 26/11/2007 09:02:01 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.
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