Two Fatalities at Newmont’s Cerro Negro Mine, Argentina
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Newmont has confirmed the passing of two of its workers at its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina. Details regarding the cause of the death are currently under investigation. Both teammates worked in Newmont’s technical services team.
Newmont said authorities have been notified and a full investigation into the incident has commenced. Relevant learnings from the investigation will be embedded into Newmont’s safety standards.
In response to the incident, the company has suspended mine activities at Cerro Negro.
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. Newmont is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Founded in 1921, the company has been publicly traded since 1925.
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