Employee at Harmony's Mponeng mine dies
Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an electrician conducting routine maintenance work died at its Mponeng mine, near Carletonville, on October 26.
"Harmony extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased and is providing support during this difficult time," it states, noting that a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident has started, led by Harmony management in collaboration with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
"Harmony remains committed to its proactive safety strategy and continues to reinforce a culture of care across all operations," the company says.
Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has pointed out that 38 people have been killed in South Africa's mines, to date, this year, with 12 of those fatalities having occurred at Harmony's operations.
"We call on Harmony Gold to take immediate and concrete steps to address safety shortcomings and to engage meaningfully with unions and workers to prevent further loss of life. Mining should not be a death sentence. Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of their shift. We will continue to demand accountability until every employer values human life above profit," AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa states.
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