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Mining Weekly reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) is mourning the loss of two mineworkers at Harmony Gold’s Kusasalethu shaft near Carletonville.
There was a seismic event at 02:27 on Thursday, 21 October, which resulted in a fatal fall of ground. The event measured 2.5 on the Richter Scale. Reportedly, the proto team was able to rescue a winch driver, and he was taken to hospital for medical attention. The bodies of the second winch driver and the team leader were recovered under the debris. “Our prayers go out to the loved ones of the two fallen comrades,” said AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa. “The board, executives and management of Harmony are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the families, friends and colleagues of our deceased colleagues,” said Harmony CEO Peter Steenkamp.
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