26th Jun 2008 08:44
MercatorGold plc
('Mercator Gold', 'Mercator' or 'the Company')
Vehicle Collision at Meekatharra
London - 26 June 2008: Mercator Gold plc announces that at around 6:30pm Western Standard Time (Australia) on 24 June, a collision occurred between a dump truck and a stationary bulldozer critically injuring the driver of the dump truck. The accident happened at South Junction, a defunct pit that is being used for the disposal of waste rock.
Both vehicles belong to and are operated by Mining & Civil Australia Pty Ltd, Mercator's mining earthmoving contractor.
The accident does not affect on-going mining activities and the overall impact of this unfortunate event on Mercator's operations is expected to be negligible.
Patrick Harford, Managing Director of Mercator Gold plc, comments:
"Our thoughts are with the injured man and his family. We sincerely thank all of the people who were involved in removing the operator from his vehicle including the Mines Emergency Services, RFDS, FESA, St John Ambulance, the medical personnel and staff on site, as well as members of the wider local community, who have provided their assistance and support."
For further information please contact:
Mercator Gold plc
Patrick Harford, Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 20 7929 1010
Denis Geldard, Chief Operating Officer Tel: +61 (0) 8 9316 9400
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mercatorgold.com
Bankside Consultants Limited Tel: +44 (0) 20 7367 8888
Simon Rothschild
Oliver Winters
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