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This happened at approximately 10:00 when a rope on a sub cage winder that they were using to get from 105 to 110 level at the Twin Shafts complex apparently failed. “We are deeply shocked by this terrible accident and our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the people who lost their lives,” said Mr Nick Holland, chief executive officer of Gold Fields. The deceased were part of a Development Team working on various levels below 95 level. All mining operations have been suspended at the shaft. Safety inspectors from the Department of Minerals and Energy, members of the unions and associations and management are apparently on site. Engineering and technical teams have been working around the clock to carry out safety checks on all winding ropes at all Gold Fields mining operations in South Africa. The thorough testing of the winding ropes should have been completed by Saturday. “The safety of our people is paramount. “We lost nine of our colleagues in this terrible accident. If we cannot mine safely, we will not mine. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find the reason for the accident and will co-operate fully with the Department of Minerals and Energy,” said Holland. A memorial day was held at the Twin Shaft complex of South Deep mine near Westonaria on Wednesday. In a letter to all employees, the head of operations at South Deep, Mr Stuart Allan, the branch chairperson of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Kanetso Matabane and the full time representative of the United Associations of South Africa (UASA) Mr Pieter Nel, informed employees of their commitment to co-operate with the Department of Minerals and Energy in its investigation into the shaft accident. Mining operations at Kloof and Driefontein have resumed. No mining operations will take place at South Deep until the principal inspector of mines for the Gauteng region has met with management and unions. Mine management will continue to assist the bereaved. Gold Fields reiterates its commitment to assist the Department of Minerals and Energy in its investigation into the tragic accident. The names of the deceased are being withheld until all next of kin have been notified.

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