Fatality at IAMGOLD’s Cote Gold Project in Ontario, Canada
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IAMGOLD Corporation said on the morning of Friday September 29, 2023 an individual employed by a contractor at the Côté Gold Project, located in Ontario, Canada, was found unconscious near the camp accommodations complex. Attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful and the individual was pronounced deceased.
The incident occurred while the individual was not on shift or engaged in mining or construction related activities. Authorities are on site investigating and the cause of death remains unknown.
“On behalf of all of us at IAMGOLD, I would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the individual who passed away this morning. In the coming days and weeks, investigators and authorities will have the company’s full cooperation as we examine every detail to determine the cause of this tragic incident,” said Renaud Adams, president and CEO of IAMGOLD.
“The health and safety of people is our number one priority and the tragic events of today underscore why we can never lose sight of this commitment. As the investigation proceeds, the family, friends, and colleagues of the individual are foremost in our thoughts, and we are focused on providing them with the support they need at this difficult time,” added Adams.
IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa. The company is building the large-scale, long life Côté Gold project in Canada in partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining, which is expected to commence production in early 2024. In addition, the company has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts in the Americas. IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,300 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, including its commitment to Zero Harm®, in every aspect of its business.
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