Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane (MP) has appealed for extra caution to be taken on health and safety in the mines. This follows a fall of ground accident at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine over the weekend, where three employees have unfortunately lost their lives.
"We are concerned about the accidents we are seeing in the industry. As we head towards the last quarter of the year, we are asking that employers and the workforce remain alert and continue to prioritise safety, and as the Regulator we will be increasing inspections," Minister Zwane said.
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