Worker Dies At OLDM

Orapa Mine
Orapa Mine

FRANCISTOWN: Debswana Diamond Company (DDC) on Friday announced that an employee of Kalcon Excavator Hire lost his life at its Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM), Orapa operation, on Tuesday.

According to a press release from the mining giant’s Corporate Communications Manager, Matshidiso Kamona the employee, Moemedi Mpho from Shoshong, died while at work at the OLDM Fine Residue Disposal (FRD) construction site.

The deceased was employed by Kalcon Excavator Hire at the FRD construction site as a spotter. “It is with a great sadness that we inform you of the passing away of one of our colleagues… The family of the deceased has been informed and is receiving the necessary support during this painful period. The management and staff extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mpho during this difficult time.  The cause of the accident is not yet known and investigations are underway,” said Kamona. 

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