Memorial service for Sibanye miners killed
Memorial service to be held for the seven deceased mine of the Sibanye-Stillwater’s mine today.
A memorial service will be held at approximately 9am for the seven deceased mine-workers of the Sibanye-Stillwater mine today, Thursday, 10 May, in Driefontein.
The deaths followed a seismic incident (measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale) on Thursday, 3 May in which 13 miners were trapped on the western side of the Driefontein Operations shaft at approximately 12.15pm, the company said.
“Immediately after the location (epicentre) of this seismic event was identified by Sibanye-Stillwater’s extensive underground seismic monitoring systems, the teams working in the western side were contacted to ascertain if there had been any related safety concerns. One of the teams did not respond on the first call, and a rescue process was immediately triggered,” the company said in a press release.
Read the initial article here: Tremor at Sibanye Mine kills four
Sibanye-Stillwater management also said: “It is with much sadness and regret however, that the Board and management of Sibanye-Stillwater confirm that seven of the 13 employees who were retrieved, passed away from injuries sustained during the incident.The company said the families of all of the employees have been contacted and assisted with transport to the mine, and have been receiving necessary support and counselling, which will be ongoing.The funerals of the deceased will be held on Saturday, 12 May.”
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