Fatality at First Quantum Minerals’ Trident Operation, Zambia
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First Quantum Minerals said an employee at the Trident Pperation passed away following an incident involving a dump truck at the Sentinel pit.
The relevant local authorities have been notified about the accident and the company will fully cooperate in the investigations. An internal investigation into the accident is also underway.
The site of the accident was immediately secured and operations in the area of the accident have been temporarily suspended and will resume once it is determined that it can be done so in a safe manner.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow team members,” said Tristan Pascall, chief executive officer.
“We are committed to providing full support to his loved ones and everyone impacted by this incident during this challenging time. The health and safety of our workforce remains our highest priority and we are dedicated to continually enhancing our safety protocols,” added Pascall.
First Quantum Minerals is a metals and mining company. It carries out exploration, development, mining and refining of various metals and minerals. It produces copper, gold, zinc, nickel, silver, and copper cathode. The company’s major mines include Kansanshi copper-gold mine, Sentinel mine, Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine, Las Cruces copper mine, Pyhasalmi copper-zinc mine, Cayeli copper-zinc mine, Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt mine, and Cobre Panama mine. The company also owns development projects including Trident project, Taca Taca, Cobre Panama and Haquira project. The company operates mines in in Zambia, Mauritania, Argentina, Panama, Peru, Finland, Australia, Turkey, and Spain. FQM is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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