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FILE: Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg. Picture: implats.co.za

Four workers killed in fire at impala platinum

Miner dies, another remains trapped after Impala Mine shaft collapse

By Mia Lindeque

Rescue teams are now in the process of retrieving the body of a miner who died.

  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    Rescue operations underway following shaft collapse at Impala Platinum

    Operations have been temporarily suspended after a shaft collapsed, trapping two rock drill operators.

    2231 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    ‘Impala mine fire was unfortunate’

    Four workers died at the Impala Platinum mine after a fire broke out underground.

    2343 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    'Impala Platinum Mine ignored signs of underground fire'

    On Friday, a fire broke out in one of the shafts, claiming the lives of four workers.

    2345 days ago
  • Impala Platinum's Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: www.implats.co.za.

    Four workers killed in fire at Impala Platinum

    Impala Platinum says the mine was evacuated but the four men didn't not make it to the surface alive.

    2345 days ago
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