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Blanket Mine employee killed in blasting accident
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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has confirmed the death of a worker at its Blanket Mine in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, following a blasting accident on Monday, September 22.
The incident occurred during secondary blasting operations, the company said in a statement from its St Helier head office on Tuesday. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
"It is with regret that Caledonia reports that an accident took place on September 22, 2025, at the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, as a result of which one Blanket Mine employee lost his life," the company said.
Caledonia stated that investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. "The company's immediate priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved and to conduct a thorough investigation. Further details cannot be released pending the outcome of an enquiry by the relevant authorities," the statement added.
The company expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased worker. Caledonia is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, AIM in London, and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange under the ticker CMCL.
Blanket Mine, one of Zimbabwe's largest gold producers, has a history of workplace fatalities. In February 2022, an employee died in a fall-of-ground incident, while another worker was killed in a blasting accident in July 2021. The mine has previously suspended operations to address safety concerns.
The incident occurred during secondary blasting operations, the company said in a statement from its St Helier head office on Tuesday. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
"It is with regret that Caledonia reports that an accident took place on September 22, 2025, at the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, as a result of which one Blanket Mine employee lost his life," the company said.
The company expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased worker. Caledonia is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, AIM in London, and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange under the ticker CMCL.
Blanket Mine, one of Zimbabwe's largest gold producers, has a history of workplace fatalities. In February 2022, an employee died in a fall-of-ground incident, while another worker was killed in a blasting accident in July 2021. The mine has previously suspended operations to address safety concerns.
Source - zimlive
