Mining Weekly reports that a rock drill operator working at Pandora joint venture’s (JV’s) E3 shaft has died following a fall of ground on Saturday.  

Siphilo Makhende was taken to hospital after the fall of ground but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.  An investigation into the accident has begun, in conjunction with the Department of Mineral Resources and unions.  Lonmin owns 50% of the Pandora operation, which it also manages.  The Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Community owns the other 50% interest in the operation.

• This short report is at Mining Weekly

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