Accident
Goldgroup Reports Contractor Fatality at Cerro Prieto Mine
March 07, 2024 9:28 PM EST | Source: Goldgroup Mining Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 7, 2024) – Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV: GGA) (OTC Pink: GGAZF) (BMV SIX: GGAN.MX) (“Goldgroup” or the “Company“) is saddened to report a fatality at its Cerro Prieto mine in Sonora, Mexico late evening local time March 5, 2024. In an isolated incident a mining contractor’s dozer operator was fatally injured while operating a D8 dozer. “It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic loss of a contractor colleague. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and our Cerro Prieto team at this difficult time. The safety of our employees and contractors remains our top priority,” said Ralph Shearing, CEO of Goldgroup.
Relevant regulatory authorities have been notified and attended the site to investigate. The Company will cooperate fully throughout the investigation. Operations at Cerro Prieto Esperanza Pit have been voluntarily temporarily suspended until the conclusion of the investigation.
The Company will issue further statements and provide additional information as appropriate.
About Goldgroup
Goldgroup is a Canadian-based mining Company that owns and operates the Cerro Prieto heap-leach gold mine located in the State of Sonora, Mexico and is led by a team of highly successful and seasoned individuals with extensive expertise in mine development, corporate finance, and exploration in Mexico.
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Great Panther Silver reports fatal accident at its Topia Mine
VANCOUVER, July 13, 2016 /CNW/ – GREAT PANTHER SILVER LIMITED (TSX: GPR; NYSE MKT: GPL; “Great Panther”) regrets to report the fatality of a contract worker that occurred on Tuesday, July 12 at its Topia processing plant in Durango, Mexico.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event,” stated Robert Archer, President and CEO. “On behalf of all of us at Great Panther, I wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the deceased’s family and friends, and to all of our co-workers at our Topia Mine. Regrettably, this accident comes even as we are continuing a complete safety review across all of our operations. All such incidents are unacceptable and we will continue to do everything possible to prevent a recurrence.”
The Company is currently assessing the cause of the accident and is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities. As the accident occurred at the plant, processing has been halted pending a full investigation. Mining operations are unaffected however, and ore will be stockpiled until all investigations are completed. Great Panther is fully committed to providing a safe working environment by striving to eliminate safety and health hazards to the fullest extent possible.