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Eleven miners were killed and 75 others injured when an industrial elevator plunged 650 feet down a decades-old shaft at South Africa's largest platinum mine, owned by Impala Platinum. This incident, the deadliest in South Africa in over two decades, highlights the dangers faced by workers in the country's mining industry, which is the largest global producer of platinum and a major gold producer.
Eleven workers have been killed and 75 injured in a mining accident at an Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. The accident involved a malfunctioning lift that unexpectedly dropped about 200 meters. Operations at the mine have been suspended, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. This tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in South Africa's mining industry, which has seen 55 fatalities this year.
Eleven workers were killed and 75 others injured in a lift accident at a platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. The incident occurred as employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift. The mine's operator, Impala Platinum, expressed deep shock and sadness over the loss of their colleagues and is providing support to the affected individuals and their families. South Africa, the world's largest producer of platinum, has seen a decrease in mining fatalities over the years, but workplace safety remains a concern in the industry.