Vatukoula shaft back in action

THE Philip shaft at Emperor Mines’ Vatukoula gold operation in Fiji recommenced production on Tuesday after a month of repairs and test work as a result of a “serious” incident in October.

Vatukoula shaft back in action
Vatukoula shaft back in action
Vatukoula shaft back in action
Vatukoula shaft back in action
Vatukoula shaft back in action

The shaft closed on October 14 when a skip-cage fell down the shaft, along with about 900m of wire cable during testing, causing damage to power and water services in the lower levels of the mine

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