More positive cases at Mponeng Mine

In the vast majority of these cases, the individuals were asymptomatic, with the balance showing very mild symptoms. The initiative was undertaken following the detection of a positive Covid-19 case at the mine last week, after which a comprehensive screening, contact tracing and testing programme was embarked upon. All positive cases continue to be isolated in line with national health protocols, with on-site isolation facilities available for those who may need them.

Operations at Mponeng Mine continue to be voluntarily suspended to enable contact tracing, further engagement with all relevant stakeholders, and deep cleaning and sanitisation of workplaces and key infrastructure.

Mponeng's Covid-19 risk management plans and protocols remain in place and include:

• appropriate screening of staff arriving at work;
• a cleaning schedule for designated infrastructure;
• hand-sanitising facilities at the appropriate locations on site, and
• availability of personal protective equipment for employees, including gloves and face masks.

AngloGold Ashanti reports another 164 Covid-19 cases at Mponeng Mine

25 May 2020