Fin24 reports that precious metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater has received 3,500 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine after the company received approval from health authorities to conduct inoculations at its medical facilities.

The company, which is the largest platinum producer in the world, joins other mining companies such as Impala Platinum that have been approved for workplace vaccinations, in a process that will follow government's guidelines for distribution. Sibanye spokesperson James Wellstead said they were expecting more deliveries going forward. The company advised last month it would administer Covid-19 vaccines at four of its medical facilities in SA. According to the Minerals Council SA (previously known as the Chamber of Mines), the sector has so far recorded 480 Covid-19 deaths, with 40,133 positive cases. A total of 7,493 workers are said to be fully or partially vaccinated. The mining sector has expressed interest in extending vaccinations to mining communities and families of employees, but this move would require government's approval.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sibongile Khumalo at Fin24

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