Platinum industry bosses, who met with Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, have agreed on initiatives to cut deaths in the sector.
Last week five platinum miners died in Rustenburg, raising concerns over safety in the mines.
The minister said that although recent accidents had not caused many deaths, any death is worrying.
She said the platinum chief executives agreed to meet to discuss ongoing safety initiatives. These include sharing safety procedures, training and technology.
Mines Chief Inspector Thabo Gazi said deaths in the sector are lower than last year.
More than four deaths in a single incident is considered a disaster and requires a special response.
Anglo Platinum’s Neville Nicolau said they will pay special attention to the industry accepted tripartite structure on safety, which is a forum represented by the management, the unions and the mines’ inspectorate.
(Story by Barry Bateman,Edited by Deshnee Subramany appeared on Eyewitness News)