Fortuna Silver Mines said an accident that resulted in the death of a worker employed by an undisclosed mine contractor occurred on June 2 at its Caylloma mine in Arequipa, Peru.
The Canadian-based miner said the incident happened during underground mining operations and no other personnel were injured. The appropriate government and local authorities were properly notified and an investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
“The health and safety of our workforce is a top priority at Fortuna, and we mourn this tragic loss at the Caylloma mine. We are focused now on ensuring the necessary support to family and colleagues and a prompt investigation into this accident involving one of our contractor employees,” said Jorge A. Ganoza, president, CEO and director of Fortuna.
“The leadership of the company and over 5,500 employees and contractors across our operations reaffirm our steadfast commitment to achieving a zero-harm work environment.”
Caylloma is an underground mine operated by Compania Minera Bateas, a Peruvian subsidiary of Fortuna. It produces silver, gold, zinc and lead.
Source: Fortuna Silver Mines