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Incident at Exxaro’s Zincor refinery
Date released: 10 September 2009
Diversified South African-based resources company Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro) regrets to report that this morning an accident has occurred at its Zincor refinery in Springs, Gauteng, which has resulted in fatalities and injuries among its workforce.
Preliminary information shows that an explosion occurred in the plant. The scene of the accident has been immediately secured and Exxaro operations and safety management are accessing the situation.
Exxaro extends its sincere condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased.
Further information will be provided during today as soon as further details have been confirmed.
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Editor’s Note:
Exxaro is one of the largest South African-based resources companies with interests in the coal, mineral sands, base metals and iron ore commodities.
Zincor is an electrolytic zinc refinery producing zinc and sulphuric acid. It is currently the only zinc refinery in South Africa.
www.exxaro.com
Enquiries:
Hilton Atkinson
Manager, Corporate Communication
Tel: + 27 (0) 83 609 1452
Email: hilton.atkinson@exxaro.com
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