Impala miners found dead

[miningmx.com] — THE two employees reported missing on Friday were fatally injured following a fall of ground incident at Impala (IMP) Rustenburg’s 7 Shaft, the company said on Monday.

“The bodies of Mr Samuel Rapelang Montshioa of Taung in the North West Province and Mr Thobekile Zendane of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were recovered late on Friday.”

Both the board and management expressed their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.

“A full investigation is underway. The Impala Rustenburg operation has been suspended today as a comprehensive safety review is undertaken,” the company added.