29th Dec 2015 07:33
LONDON (Alliance News) - Xtract Resources PLC on Tuesday said two employees were killed at its gold processing plant at the Chepica gold and copper mine in Chile on Thursday last week, resulting in all work at the mine stopping.
The accidents occurred after an individual being trained at the mine entered a restricted area without the necessary safety equipment for "unexplained reasons," Xtract said. The shift supervisor then attempted to rescue the trainee but was killed in the process.
Xtract said the local Inspector of Mines has concluded no workers were negligent, and no health and safety standards or procedures were contravened. It said underground mining will be allowed to resume on Tuesday, though the processing plant is expected to remain closed until January 12.
The group said despite the temporary shutdown of the plant after the accident, it remains on course to meet its financial targets for the quarter to the end of December. Xtract said it will provide an update in coming weeks.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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