JOHANNESBURG,
Sept. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Atlatsa
Resources Corporation ("Atlatsa" or the "Company") announces with
deep regret that an employee lost his life in a fall of ground
accident at Bokoni Platinum Mine's (Bokoni) Middelpunt Hill UG2
shaft section on Saturday, 21 September
2013.
The board of directors and management of the Company and Bokoni
extend their condolences to both the family and colleagues of the
deceased employee.
The South African Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has
completed its inspection and issued a section 54 safety stoppage
notice for Middelpunt Hill UG2 shaft section.
Bokoni management has commenced a mine-wide audit on safety and
health practices at all its operating shafts. The intention of the
audit is to assess current risk levels and ensure adherence to mine
safety standards.
Further updates will be provided to the market in due
course.
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Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release. The NYSE MKT LLC has neither approved nor disapproved
the contents of this press release.
SOURCE Atlatsa Resources Corporation