Eastplats suspends Crocodile River operations.

Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has suspended operations at its Crocodile River Mine (CRM) after a worker was fatally injured in a blasting accident at an ore pass development raise at the Zandfontein Section on Monday (November 7th).

A Section 54 Stop Work Order was issued by the Development of Mineral Resources (DMR) and mining operations at CRM have been stopped pending a full investigation by the DMR inspector of mines today (November 8th).

The CRM produced 26,955 platinum group metal ounces in the three months to the end of September, indicating that a 24-hour stoppage could reduce output by approximately 300 oz.

"This is terrible news for the families affected and also for the company," said Eastplats president and chief executive officer Ian Rozier.

"Management has made health and safety a key priority at CRM and we were making substantial progress in this regard, having recorded 3.8 million fatality free shifts at the mine until yesterday.

"This is a tragic accident and it will be investigated thoroughly."

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Eastern Platinum Limited: Operations at Crocodile River Mine Suspended After Fatal Accident (07/11/11) 

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