UPDATE: Repair work sparked fire at Ergo

According to DRDGOLD Limited, the parent company that owns the Ergo Plant in Withok, the fire at the premises on Monday morning occurred in a tank that was being refurbished for a project.

This was reportedly because the rubber lining inside the tank caught alight during repair works. The tank inspection hatches were open and added to the fire intensity due to the draught that formed.

All employees in the vicinity were immediately evacuated as emergency services responded. The tank fire was contained and did not spread to other sections of the plant.

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There were no injuries to employees or significant damage to equipment as a result of this incident, nor was there damage to the remainder the of the plant, which remains fully operational.

DRDGOLD Limited stated its employees are their most valuable asset.

In order to deliver into the company’s strategy, which is driven by sustainable development, they aim to maintain a physically and emotionally safe workplace by promoting a culture of safety, combining training and equipment appropriately and maintaining a culture of continuous learning.

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