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NUM calls for investigation following Burnstone deaths

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is “demanding” an immediate investigation after four mine workers were killed at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Burnstone gold mine in Balfour, Mpumalanga.

 Four people were killed and one seriouly injured at Sibanye's Burnstone project. Photo: Sibanye

Four people were killed and one seriouly injured at Sibanye's Burnstone project. Photo: Sibanye

The incident occurred when a newly constructed surface waste rock conveyor collapsed, resulting in four deaths and one serious injury. According to the NUM statement, the accident stems from the use...

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