IMP - Implats - Update on fall of ground incident at 7 Shaft, Impala Rustenburg

IMP - Implats - Update on fall of ground incident at 7 Shaft, Impala Rustenburg 
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited                                                
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration No. 1957/001979/06)                                               
ISIN: ZAE000083648                                                              
JSE Share Code : IMP                                                            
LSE Share Code : IPLA                                                           
ADR Code : IMPUY                                                                
("Implats" or "the Company")                                                    
UPDATE ON FALL OF GROUND INCIDENT AT 7 SHAFT, IMPALA RUSTENBURG                 
It is with deep regret that Implats announces that the two employees reported   
missing on Friday were fatally injured following a fall of ground incident at   
Impala Rustenburg`s 7 Shaft.  The bodies of Mr Samuel Rapelang Montshioa of     
Taung in the North West Province and Mr Thobekile Zendane of Lusikisiki in the  
Eastern Cape were recovered late on Friday.  Both the Board and mananagement    
team express their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the       
deceased.                                                                       
A full investigation is underway.  The Impala Rustenburg operation has been     
suspended today as a comprehensive safety review is undertaken.                 
21 November 2011                                                                
Johannesburg                                                                    
Issued by sponsor: Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited               
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