Ekapa Mine in Kimberley has applied for liquidation after being unable to meet its financial obligations following the mud rush that trapped five workers a week ago.
After more than a week of rescue efforts and no signs of life, the workers have been presumed dead.
The operation has now officially shifted from a rescue mission to a recovery process. This involves dewatering the shaft and loading mud to retrieve the bodies.
Since the incident first came to light, Ekapa Mines faced backlash over continuing mining operations alongside rescue efforts.
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) expressed criticism of mine management’s decision and of the limited communication about the efforts.
SAFTU…