Tragedy Strikes World’s Deepest Mine

A worker tragically died at Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine, the world’s deepest, following a seismic event and ground collapse. The accident occurred on Thursday morning, as confirmed by the company in an official statement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-02-2025 20:28 IST | Created: 21-02-2025 20:28 IST
Tragedy Strikes World’s Deepest Mine
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A tragic incident unfolded at Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine, the world's deepest, when a worker lost their life following a seismic event.

The accident occurred on Thursday morning, leading to a ground collapse shortly after. Harmony confirmed the unfortunate event in a formal statement released on Friday.

This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by workers in the mining industry, particularly in deep mining operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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