Pretivm Reports Fatality at Brucejack Mine
August 02 2020 - 9:00PM
Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX/NYSE:PVG) (“Pretivm” or the “Company”)
is deeply saddened to report a fatality resulting from an incident
that occurred Friday, July 31st at the Brucejack Mine.
The isolated incident occurred during
maintenance at a support facility on surface. The injured
employee was treated immediately by the site emergency response
team and then transported to the hospital in Terrace, British
Columbia where he passed away today.
“It is with a heavy heart that I am reporting
this tragic loss. Our immediate focus is to support his family,
friends and colleagues at this difficult time,” said Jacques
Perron, President and CEO of Pretivm. “The safety and
well-being of our employees is our topmost priority and we will
investigate the incident fully. This tragedy is a devastating
reminder of the critical importance of safety in all aspects of
mine site operations.”
Operations at Brucejack were suspended on Friday
and have since resumed. The Company is fully cooperating with
an investigation of the incident.
About Pretivm
Pretivm is an intermediate gold producer with
the high-grade underground Brucejack Mine in northern British
Columbia.
For further information contact:
Troy ShultzManager, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
Pretium Resources Inc.Suite 2300, Four Bentall
Centre, 1055 Dunsmuir StreetPO Box 49334 Vancouver, BC V7X 1L4(604)
558-1784invest@pretivm.com(SEDAR filings: Pretium Resources
Inc.)
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