Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest platinum miner, has reported a tragic fatality at its Mupfuti Mine, marking a significant setback in the company’s commitment to zero harm. The incident, which occurred on June 22, 2024, involved the death of a female mine worker, Ms. Ruvimbo Hatihugar, in an underground accident with a load-haul dump (LHD) machine.
According to Zimplats’ quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2024, Ms. Hatihugar was fatally injured when an LHD machine, loaded with ore, struck her as she waited on the side of a travelway. The company has initiated a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
“It is with deep regret and profound sadness that Zimplats reports a fatal accident underground at Mupfuti Mine on June 22, 2024,” the report stated. “This accident is a setback on Zimplats’ journey to sustainable zero harm, to which it remains committed.”
