All 260 employees who were trapped underground Kloof 7 mine, last week, since the 22 May 2025, were brought to the surface.
Sibanye-Stillwater said in a statement, at no point was there any risk of injury to employees during the incident.
The incident occurred when the skip door of the Kloof 7 sub-shaft rock winder opened at the loading point on Level 39, impacting Levels 40, 41 and below.
Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, said “safety remains our core priority, and we will not resume operations until we are confident that all the necessary remedial actions have been implemented. I would like to thank our management, mine rescue, and medical teams for their dedication in ensuring that our colleagues returned safely to their families.”
Froneman also said Sibanye-Stillwater is engaging with the Chief Inspector of Mines, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, and trade unions.
He also said comprehensive safety inspections and a shaft integrity assessment, along with the necessary repairs, were carried out before employees could be safely brought to surface.