MEDELLIN, Colombia, June 3, 2022
/CNW/ - Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA) (CB: MINEROS) ("Mineros" or the
"Company") is today providing an update on the fatal accident at
its Nechi Alluvial Property ("Nechi"), Colombia, which was initially reported by the
Company in its news release of May 29,
2022.
On May 28, 2022, a storm with
heavy rains and strong winds hit Nechi and overturned the floating
beneficiation plant connected to the Llanuras suction dredge (the
"Plant"). A total of eight people were working on the Plant at the
time of the accident. All eight have now been accounted for, with
two employees rescued uninjured and the remaining six confirmed
dead. Counseling and support is being provided to the affected
families and personnel.
"As a company and a community, we mourn the loss of six lives
and extend our most sincere condolences to the families, friends
and colleagues affected by this tragic accident. Mineros remains
committed to providing support to the community, where we have
operated for almost fifty years," said Andrés Restrepo, President
and CEO of Mineros. "On behalf of Mineros, I would like to thank
all of those who assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts at
Nechi."
Immediately following the accident the Company's emergency
protocols were activated. A rescue operation commenced, and was
followed by coordinated search, and subsequent recovery operations.
These operations are now complete and accident investigations by
both the relevant Colombian authorities and independent
investigators hired by the Company are underway.
To date no environmental impact has been reported from the storm
or the overturning of the Plant. The Company will continue to
monitor the environmental situation and has informed the relevant
environmental authorities.
ABOUT MINEROS S.A.
Mineros is a Latin American gold mining company headquartered in
Medellin, Colombia. The Company
has a diversified asset base, with mines in Colombia, Nicaragua and Argentina and a pipeline of development and
exploration projects throughout the region.
The board of directors and management of Mineros have extensive
experience in mining, corporate development, finance and
sustainability. Mineros has a long track record of maximizing
shareholder value and delivering solid annual dividends. For almost
50 years Mineros has operated with a focus on safety and
sustainability at all its operations.
Mineros' common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol "MSA", and on the Colombia Stock Exchange under
the symbol "MINEROS".
The Company has been granted an exemption from the individual
voting and majority voting requirements applicable to listed
issuers under Toronto Stock Exchange policies, on grounds that
compliance with such requirements would constitute a breach of
Colombian laws and regulations which require the directors to be
elected on the basis of a slate of nominees proposed for election
pursuant to an electoral quotient system. For further information,
please see the Company's most recent annual information form filed
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
SOURCE Mineros S.A.