The 260 miners who were trapped underground at the Kloof-seven gold mine in South Africa's Gauteng province due to a failure in the shaft system have been safely rescued after nearly 24 hours. In a statement released by mine operator Sibanye-Stillwater, it was reported that there were no injuries in the incident and all miners were safely brought to the surface.
According to the company, the accident occurred on May 22 when the skip gate of the rock transportation system opened at level 39 and damaged the lower levels. It was noted that emergency teams responded quickly after the incident, and miners were preferred to remain in their stations.
Prior to the rescue, comprehensive safety inspections and structural assessments were carried out at the shaft, and miners were provided with access to food, water and health services. The company emphasized that operations will resume only after all risk analyses have been completed.
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman stated, "Safety is our top priority. We will not resume production until all corrective measures have been taken."
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