(UTV | SOUTH AFRICA) – One hundred and sixty four workers at the world’s deepest mine have tested positive for coronavirus.
The Mponeng gold mine in South Africa, owned by AngloGold Ashanti, will be closed until further notice.
It had restarted operations at 50% capacity on 22 April after closing entirely during a nationwide lockdown.
Mine workers in South Africa had expressed concern at the decision to reopen because of difficulties with social distancing.
