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Executives and experts disagree on Rustenburg tragedy

As investigators start analysing the causes of last week's tragic lift accident at Impala Platinum Rustenburg, they face competing claims on safety implementation from company executives and South African health and safety experts.

Munira Rajkotwalla
Investigations are ongoing to determine why the lift at shaft 11 fell 200m Photo: Impala Platinum

Investigations are ongoing to determine why the lift at shaft 11 fell 200m Photo: Impala Platinum

Tragedy struck last Monday when a mine elevator in Shaft 11 of the mining complex plunged 200 metres, claiming the lives of 13 miners as of December 4, and injuring 74.  South Africa's National Union...

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