Another Safety Record For Northam
Northam Platinum Limited
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ISIN Code: ZAE000030912
ANOTHER SAFETY RECORD FOR NORTHAM
Johannesburg, Friday 6 December 2002. Northam Platinum, the world`s deepest
platinum mine, has notched up another safety record by achieving an award for
having worked 2 million fatality-free shifts.
This magnificent achievement comes after Northam reached millionaire status in
April this year, and also in October 2001. Managing Director Ian Watson says
that South Africa`s deep-level mines had long been perceived as unduly hazardous
places to work. "We all have a responsibility to change this perception - and
the only way we can do this is by producing the evidence. All the people of
Northam have shown us what can be done when safety becomes a top priority."
Apart from the requisite attitudinal changes to effect a safer working
environment, Watson said that continuing advances in technology had also played
an important role in reducing accidents. He acknowledged the successful
implementation of the remotely-operated drill rigs used in development ends, and
the relentless application of new in-stope support standards at Northam. "With
further mechanisation and even better cooperation between employees, their
representative bodies and management, I am sure we can continue to improve on
these achievements," he said.
On presenting the award to Northam on behalf of the Department of Mineral and
Energy, Mr Tim Kruger remarked that achievements like this are not a matter of
luck, but the result of hard work and a sustained focus on safety.
Date: 09/12/2002 07:31:48 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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