Overview
- At least 300 miners have been trapped in Shaft 7 of the Kloof mine near Johannesburg since 10pm Thursday due to a door malfunction.
- Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that all workers are safe and accounted for, with food being delivered underground during the rescue operation.
- The company expects the situation to be resolved by midday Friday, following safety and shaft inspections to ensure secure extraction.
- The National Union of Mineworkers has criticized delays in confirming the incident, accusing the company of initially withholding information.
- South Africa’s chief inspector of mines emphasized the need to prioritize safety before hoisting the miners to the surface.