Newmont Provides Update on Ahafo Mill Expansion Project Accident in Ghana
April 09 2018 - 7:28PM
Business Wire
Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company)
continues to support the investigation of a tragic accident on 7
April in which six construction contractors lost their lives, and
to offer its condolences and support to the families of the
victims. The investigation is being led by the Inspectorate
Division of Ghana’s Minerals Commission.
In response to the accident on Saturday, Newmont temporarily
suspended production at both its Ahafo and Akyem mines in Ghana.
Operations have restarted at both Ahafo and Akyem following
extended safety discussions and risk assessments with
employees.
The Ahafo Mill Expansion project, where the accident took place,
and all surface civil construction work will remain suspended until
Newmont and the authorities are satisfied that work can resume
safely.
The Company will provide updates as new information becomes
available.
Background
A tragic accident occurred at Newmont’s Ahafo Mill Expansion
project in Ghana on 7 April 2018. A contractor construction crew of
eight people was working inside a surface reclaim facility when the
roof collapsed during the placement of concrete. Of these eight,
two escaped with minor injuries. Emergency response teams were
deployed immediately, but six fatalities were confirmed.
The victims’ families were notified, and the Company continues
providing support and counseling services to the families, the
employees of the contract construction company, as well as the
entire workforce at Ahafo.
The Company immediately notified relevant authorities and local
leaders and Newmont Ghana continues coordinating with the
Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission to fully support
their investigations into the accident.
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