Mopani Copper Mines of Zambia announced on Tuesday that it has halted operations at one of its shafts in Kitwe, more than 350 kilometers north of the country’s capital Lusaka, following an accident that resulted in the death of a worker.
“When the incident occurred, a group of contractor workers was allegedly putting sludge into a stopped underground rail wagon at the 3360 feet level. One contractor worker died as a result of their injuries “In a statement, it stated that the accident’s exact causes were yet unknown.
The firm confirmed that “The South Ore Body Shaft’s activities have been suspended until officials carry out their investigation.