29th May 2009 10:42
For immediate release 29 May 2009
ALLIED GOLD LIMITED
("ALLIED" OR "THE COMPANY")
SIMBERI ISLAND SAFETY INCIDENT
Allied Gold Limited regrets to advise of an accident at the company's Simberi Island Gold Project in Papua New Guinea involving a local exploration employee on Monday 25th May 2009.
The employee sustained an injury during routine drilling activities and was medically evacuated from Simberi Island to Kavieng Regional Hospital, where he later died on Thursday 28th May.
The Company immediately suspended drilling for a period of 2 days whilst it conducted an initial investigation and implemented a re-training and awareness program. An ongoing comprehensive investigation into the incident and cause of death is underway as well as a complete review and audit of all existing procedures relating to drilling activities.
Allied Gold extends its deepest sympathies to the family of the employee.
For more information:
|
Mark Caruso Executive Chairman |
T:+61 7 93252 5911 |
|
Roland Cornish Beaumont Cornish Limited |
T: +44 (0) 20 7628 3396 |
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