Fortuna reports a fatal accident at its Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
February 25 2025 - 4:07AM
Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI)
regrets to report that a fatal accident occurred yesterday at the
Séguéla Mine. The tragic incident took place while an employee of
Mapa Protection Incendie (MPI), a specialized service provider to
the mine contractor Mota Engil, was conducting a planned refilling
of fire extinguishers. The accident took place at the contractor’s
light vehicle maintenance workshop where an explosion took place
while handling a fire extinguisher. The MPI employee was
immediately aided by the mine’s emergency and rescue team and
evacuated to the Séguéla City Hospital where he unfortunately
passed away from sustained injuries. No other people were injured
in the incident. The appropriate government and local authorities
have been notified, senior corporate leadership of the Company is
mobilizing to site, and an investigation to determine the cause of
the accident is underway.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President, CEO and Director of
Fortuna, commented, “It is with a heavy heart that I address this
tragic accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the family,
friends, and colleagues of the deceased.” Mr. Ganoza continued,
“The safety and well-being of the entire workforce is our top
priority, and we are committed to conducting a thorough
investigation to understand how this happened, and to prevent such
incidents in the future.”
About Fortuna Mining Corp.
Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious
metals mining company with five operating mines in Argentina,
Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, as well as the
preliminary economic assessment stage Diamba Sud Gold Project in
Senegal. Sustainability is integral to all our operations and
relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value
over the long- term for our stakeholders through efficient
production, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
For more information, please visit our website.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Jorge A. Ganoza President, CEO,
and DirectorFortuna Mining Corp.
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Carlos Baca | info@fmcmail.com
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