Newmont Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Fatalities at Ahafo Mill Expansion Project in Ghana
April 07 2018 - 9:57PM
Business Wire
Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company)
expressed deep sorrow over the loss of six colleagues in a tragic
accident at the Ahafo Mill Expansion (AME) project in Ghana.
A contractor crew of eight people was working inside the reclaim
tunnel of the Ahafo Mill Expansion project when the roof of the
tunnel collapsed. Of these eight, two individuals escaped with
minor injuries. Emergency response teams were immediately
dispatched to scene of the accident but six people lost their lives
in the roof collapse.
Newmont Ghana immediately notified authorities and is
cooperating with the police in their investigation. Operations at
Ahafo have been suspended, and the Ahafo Mill Expansion project
will be suspended until Newmont is satisfied that work can
recommence safely. Company representatives are notifying the
families of the deceased, and providing them and co-workers with
support and counseling.
“On behalf of the entire Newmont family I would like to express
our deepest sorrow and extend our heartfelt condolences to the
families, friends and co-workers of the victims,” said Gary
Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our priorities
right now are to support the families of those who lost loved ones
in this terrible accident, and to cooperate with authorities to
investigate its causes.”
The Company will provide updates as new information becomes
available.
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