A worker was killed after a blasting accident at Blanket Mine. Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc, the international firm which operates the facility, has officially confirmed the death of a mine employee.
The tragedy unfolded on Monday, September 22, during secondary blasting procedures, a critical phase in the extraction process. The identity of the deceased worker is being withheld by the company pending notification of his next of kin.
In a formal communication issued from its headquarters in St Helier, the corporation expressed its profound regret. The statement read,
“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.”
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Investigations Launched After Worker Is Killed At Blanket Mine
Authorities have now initiated a full-scale investigation to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the worker’s death. The mining giant has stated that uncovering the facts is its immediate priority. The company elaborated,
“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.”
This latest accident has cast a renewed spotlight on the safety record of the mine, which is a significant contributor to Zimbabwe’s gold output. Sadly, this is not an isolated event. The operation was the site of a similar blasting accident in July 2021, which also claimed a life, and a fall-of-ground incident in February 2022 that proved fatal for another employee.
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Mining Corporation Pledges Support to Bereaved
In the wake of the accident, Caledonia Mining Corporation has extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The corporation, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the AIM in London, and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, emphasised its commitment to supporting those affected by the sudden loss.
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