Goldplat PLC, the AIM-listed mining services group with gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana, has announced the death of a contractor following an accident at its site in Ghana.
According to a company statement, the contractor died on November 5, 2026, when a wall gave way while he and colleagues were constructing a trench. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones," the company said.
Goldplat stated that it has notified the relevant authorities and is cooperating fully with them, while also commencing its own internal investigation into the reasons for the accident and the safety of operations.
The company noted that operations at the plant were temporarily suspended during initial investigations but were allowed to re-commence following an initial inspection.
"At this time, the Company does not expect any impact on its financial performance," the statement read, adding that its focus and attention are on supporting the contractor's family.
Goldplat provides mining services to the African and South American mining sectors through its international gold recovery operations.