By: Creamer media

The accomplishment reflects the unwavering commitment of employees, contractors and leadership to creating and sustaining a safe and caring work environment, the company says.

The mine has implemented a range of proactive safety initiatives over the years, with a focus on embedding a culture of shared responsibility and vigilance. One such initiative is the Safe Sentry programme where team members nominate a sentry for each shift to observe, record and communicate safety behaviours and potential hazards in real time.

“Achieving 13-million fatality-free shifts is a testament to the unwavering commitment of every person on our mine. It reflects not just a milestone, but a culture of care, accountability and continuous improvement.

“At Venetia mine, we believe zero harm is possible, and this achievement brings us closer to making that belief a reality, says De Beers Venetia mine senior GM Ntokozo Ngema.

“Our teams live our values every day and have set a benchmark for what safe, responsible mining looks like. While this is an industry-leading performance, we will continue to demand more of ourselves to ensure we remain safe and that every diamond we produce represents our care for, and commitment to, one another,” he adds.