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Impala's Shaft 11 set to reopen, operations resume after tragic incident

In November, 13 employees were killed and 73 injured when a lift they were on failed

Georgia Williams
Infrastructure repairs at Shaft 11 are anticipated to conclude at the end of the month. Photo: Impala Platinum

Infrastructure repairs at Shaft 11 are anticipated to conclude at the end of the month. Photo: Impala Platinum

The incident, which Impala described as its "darkest day", involved 86 employees, many of whom are still in rehabilitation. The tragedy unfolded at Rustenberg's Shaft 11, a 1000m deep mine with 20 levels...

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