On December 5, a tragic accident occurred at Torex Gold ‘s ELG underground mine in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of three people due to prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide during operations.
The accident at Torex Gold’s ELG underground mine
The incident occurred during the day shift, when two employees and one contractor lost their lives due to inhalation of this poisonous gas, while another contracted worker managed to survive, although he is currently hospitalized and is expected to recover.
Jody Kuzenko, President and CEO of Torex Gold , expressed his deep sorrow over the deaths of the three workers, whose ages range from 32 to 39. “ We are devastated by the death of these colleagues who were working at the ELG Underground mine ,” Kuzenko said. “ Our priority is to provide all necessary support to their families and co-workers while we launch an investigation to understand how this fatal accident occurred. ”
All activities at the ELG mine were immediately suspended. The company has informed the relevant authorities and has assured that it will fully cooperate with the investigations carried out to clarify the causes of the accident. The company has operations on the Morelos Property in the Guerrero Gold Belt, and is taking measures to ensure the safety of its workers and prevent future incidents.
The accident at the ELG underground mine has once again highlighted the risks associated with underground mining and the importance of maintaining strict safety protocols at all levels. The company remains committed to its strategic objectives of improving mining safety and continuing to develop its projects in the region, such as the Media Luna Project, while the causes of the incident are investigated.
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