Atlatsa Resources Corporation
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Date: 2016-01-14
FATALITY AT BOKONI MINE’S BRAKFONTEIN SHAFT
January 14, 2016 – Atlatsa Resources Corporation (“Atlatsa” or the “Company”) (TSX: ATL; JSE: ATL)
deeply regrets to report the death of Mr Kganki Nicholas Kupa at Bokoni Platinum Mines Proprietary
Limited (“Bokoni Mine”). Mr Kupa was employed as a scraper winch operator at the Brakfontein shaft.
Bokoni Mine management, the South African Police Service and the Department of Mineral Resources
are investigating the fatal incident. Whilst the investigation is ongoing, operations at the affected section
of the Brakfontein shaft have been suspended. Other operations at Bokoni Mine remain unaffected.
The Atlatsa board of directors, management and Mr Kupa’s colleagues extend their condolences to his
family and friends.
Safety remains of paramount importance to Atlatsa and the Company continues to instill the principle of
zero harm at all its operations.
On behalf of Atlatsa
Prudence Lebina
Head of Investor Relations
Office: +27 11 779 6800
Email: [email protected]
For further information:
On behalf of Atlatsa Resources
Russell and Associates
One Capital Sponsor Services Proprietary Limited
Prudence Lebina, Head: Investor Relations
Pam McLeod
Kathy Saunders / Taryn Carter
Office: +27 11 779 6800
Office: +27 11 880 3924
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