TIDMKMR 
 
Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company") 
 
 
 
8(th) October, 2010 
 
 
 
                       Settling Pond Breach at Moma Mine 
 
 
 
At approximately 2am today (Friday, 8(th) October), a settling pond adjacent to 
the Moma Mine breached its southern wall. This caused a non-toxic discharge of 
water, sand and clay that flowed through part of the nearby village of Topuito. 
 
 
 
A full scale search is currently underway for a 4 year old girl, who has been 
missing from the village since the incident. 
 
 
 
The priority for Kenmare, the local community and Government is the search for 
the missing child and moving those people affected by the discharge to other 
parts of the village and to temporary accommodation provided by Kenmare. 
 
 
 
The Kenmare Moma Incident Management Team was immediately mobilised by Jacob 
Deysel, Kenmare Operations Director, who is at the Moma Mine. The Kenmare team, 
local community and Government officials are working together to locate the 
missing child, make the area safe, assist with evacuation of the affected 
population and assess any possible injuries or damage caused. It is believed 
that approximately 115 households have been impacted by the flow of water, sand 
and clay. 
 
 
 
Mining operations have been suspended for the moment and restoration work has 
already commenced at the village of Topuito. 
 
 
 
Mining at Moma is undertaken using two dredges and a floating concentrator 
plant.  Once the minerals are extracted, sand and clay tailings are deposited 
behind the plant through a series of settling ponds.  A containment wall on one 
of these settling ponds failed during the early hours of the morning. 
 
 
 
Kenmare has always regarded the health and safety of the community and its 
employees as its highest priority and is treating this incident with the utmost 
seriousness. 
 
 
 
Managing Director, Michael Carvill, is en route to Moma and will arrive there 
later today. Speaking en route to Moma, Michael Carvill said: "Everything will 
be done to locate the missing child and to relocate and support the individuals 
affected by the incident. Kenmare will fully investigate the incident and will 
also co-operate with the authorities in this regard." 
 
 
 
A full assessment is in progress and updates will be issued as new information 
becomes available. 
 
 
 
 
 
For further information, please contact: 
 
 
 
Kenmare Resources plc. 
 
Tony McCluskey, Financial Director 
 
Tel: +353 1 6710411 
 
Mob: + 353 87 674 0346 
 
 
 
Murray Consultants 
 
Jim Milton 
 
Tel: +353 1 498 0300 
 
Mob: + 353 86 2558400 
 
Joe Heron 
 
Tel: +353 1 498 0300 
 
Mob: + 353 87 690 9735 
 
 
 
Conduit PR Ltd 
 
Paul Youens/Leesa Peters/Charlie Geller 
 
Tel: +44 207 429 6666 
 
Mob: +44 7899 870 450 
 
 
 
 
 
[HUG#1450239] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of 
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: 
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and 
    other applicable laws; and 
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and 
     originality of the information contained therein. 
 
Source: Kenmare Resources via Thomson Reuters ONE
Kenmare Resources (LSE:KMR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024 Click Here for more Kenmare Resources Charts.
Kenmare Resources (LSE:KMR)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024 Click Here for more Kenmare Resources Charts.