Three miners died and five were injured after a rockburst at an AngloGold mine near Carletonville on Tuesday, AngloGold reported on Wednesday.
The rockburst occurred about 3 500 metres below the surface, and was caused by seismic activity, measuring 2,2 on the Richter scale, spokesperson Shelagh Blackman said.
She said seismic activity at this mine was not uncommon, and that this incident would be investigated both internally, and through the Department of Minerals and Energy.
”The company is in the process of establishing contact with the families of the deceased employees”, said Blackman. – Sapa