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AQP - Aquarius Platinum Limited - Fatal Accident At Marikana Platinum Mine 4
Shaft
Aquarius Platinum Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda)
Registration Number: EC26290
Share Code JSE: AQP
ISIN Code: BMG0440M1284
7 July 2010
FATAL ACCIDENT AT MARIKANA PLATINUM MINE 4 SHAFT
Aquarius Platinum Limited ("Aquarius" or the "Company") deeply regrets to advise
that a major fall of ground occurred at 18h28 on 6 July 2010 at Marikana 4 Shaft
which has resulted in multiple fatalities.
It has been confirmed that 5 employees of the mining contractor, Murray and
Roberts Cementation (MRC), have died. A sixth person has been hospitalized but
is not in a life-threatening condition, whilst a seventh sustained minor
injuries. A recovery operation is underway.
The investigation into the cause of the accident will commence this afternoon.
Management is in close communication with the leaders of employee associations
and unions as well as the Department of Mineral Resources. Operations at 4 Shaft
have been suspended.
Further updates will be released as soon as more information becomes available.
For further information please contact:
In the United Kingdom
Gavin Mackay
+44 7909 547 042
In Australia:
Willi Boehm
Aquarius Platinum Corporate Services
+61 8 9367 5211
In South Africa:
Stuart Murray
+27 (0) 11 656 1140
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
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