PLATINUM mining company Zimplats recorded zero lost-time injuries in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reinforcing its safety record in an industry where operational risks remain high.
The company said the achievement reflects a strong safety culture embedded across all levels of its operations, supported by strict protocols and workforce discipline.
“Zimplats’ safety performance improved, with zero lost-time injuries in the period under review,” the company said in its quarterly report. “The group remains committed to promoting safe production in line with its aspiration to achieve zero harm.”
Mining remains one of the most hazardous industries globally, with workers routinely exposed to heavy machinery, hazardous materials and underground operating conditions. Achieving a full quarter without lost-time injuries is considered a significant benchmark for operational safety.
Zimplats said its performance was driven by continuous safety awareness, adherence to operational standards and active employee participation in risk management.
Despite the strong safety outcome, production during the quarter declined slightly. The company reported a 1% drop in mined volumes compared with the previous quarter, largely due to extended repairs on a furnace slag tap-out hole.
“Mined volumes decreased by 1% from the prior quarter and were stable year-on-year,” Zimplats said.
Open-pit mining volumes were marginally lower in line with pit design, while underground mining volumes remained stable quarter-on-quarter.
Final metal production was more heavily affected by the furnace repairs. Zimplats said extended maintenance work reduced concentrate output, resulting in the accumulation of about 12,600 6E ounces in concentrate inventory.
The company said it continues to focus on operational stability while maintaining safety as a core priority across all production activities.
