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Goldgroup Reports Contractor Fatality at Cerro Prieto Mine

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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.

For further information on Goldgroup, please visit www.goldgroupmining.com.

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Source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/200944

Torex Gold Reports A Fatal Accident

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https://www.torexgold.com/news/torex-gold-reports-a-fatal-accident

TORONTO, Ontario, May 25,, 2016 – Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX:TXG) regretfully announces that on the afternoon of May 23rd, a fatal accident occurred at the construction site for a sediment control structure associated with the El Limon Sur pit. Mr. Jorge Joel Roman Mendoza, an employee of the construction contractor Construccion de Caminos y Proyectos Interestatales, S.A. de C.V., was fatally injured while trucking rock down to the dam construction site. His loaded truck climbed the berm and then rolled over, coming to rest approximately 20 meters below on the next switchback. The appropriate authorities were immediately notified and have inspected and released the site. An internal investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Gold Resource Corporation Voluntarily Suspends Operations For Up To 48 Hours Following Two Recent Accidents

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO–(Marketwired – Jan 30, 2017) – Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE MKT: GORO) (the “Company”) is saddened to report that an employee was fatally injured at its Arista Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico on January 29, 2017. The accident involved the operation of heavy equipment inside the mine.

The Company has voluntarily suspended mining and milling operations and expects to allow up to 48 hours before resuming operations to provide time to review and strengthen safety policies, procedures and protocols at all operations. Investigations by both the Company and the government into the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently underway.

Torex Gold Reports Fatal Accident at Guajes Pit Mexico

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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 31, 2016) – Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “Torex”) (TSX:TXG) regretfully announces that an accident occurred at its Guajes pit on the afternoon of October 28th in which Mr. Jose Manuel Martinez Martinez, an employee of Equipos y Maquinarias del Sureste S.A de C.V, was seriously injured by falling rock. The mine’s emergency response team transported Mr. Martinez to the hospital in Iguala where, despite the best efforts by the hospital medical staff, he passed away during surgery.

Fred Stanford, President & CEO of Torex stated: “Our thoughts, prayers, and support, are with Jose Manuel’s family through the difficult days ahead. Support for employees has also been provided. All mining activities were suspended during the internal investigations, and the area of the rock slide remains secured until corrective actions can be designed and completed.”

Capstone Mining Reports Fatality at Cozamin Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico

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Vancouver, British Columbia – Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone”) (TSX: CS) is saddened to report that a fatal accident occurred at its Cozamin Mine on Monday, October 10, 2016. A miner was struck by a piece of mobile equipment in transit in the Mala Noche Footwall Zone area. He was transported immediately to a hospital in Zacatecas where he later passed away. “Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to our miner, his family, and our entire team at Cozamin,” said Darren Pylot, President and CEO of Capstone. “This is a tragic accident.” Cozamin’s management team temporarily suspended operations, which will resume later today.