Eleven miners died, and 75 others were injured when a cage transporting them to the surface fell to the bottom of the shaft at the end of their shift on Monday afternoon, bringing the total mining accident fatalities for 2023 to 52.
On Monday afternoon, eleven workers at the Rustenburg mine died when a cage carrying 86 mineworkers suffered a mechanical fault resulting in it plunging to the bottom of the shaft.
On Monday, a cage carrying 86 mineworkers suffered a mechanical fault in its conveyance system, resulting in it plunging to the bottom of the shaft. Eleven miners were killed.
A spokesman for Curragh mine owner, Coronado Global Resources, said it was not appropriate to comment on the matter while the Mines Inspectorate’s investigation was ongoing.
“The anniversary of Donald’s death was marked at all Coronado facilities in Australia and in the US with production ceasing for a period at Curragh to allow for reflection and safety discussions with our teams,” he said.
“We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on Donald’s family, loved ones and colleagues and we again express our deepest sympathies to Donald’s family and co-workers at this time.” Donald Rabbitt, 33.