Torex Gold Reports Three Fatalities at the ELG Underground Mine
Torex Gold Resources reports a tragic incident at their El Limón Guajes (ELG) underground mine where three workers lost their lives due to carbon monoxide exposure on December 5th. Two employees and one contractor, aged 32, 36, and 39, were fatally affected. A fourth contract employee was hospitalized and is expected to recover.
The company has suspended operations at the ELG Underground mine and notified relevant authorities. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The company's management expressed their commitment to supporting the affected families and understanding the cause of this tragic incident.
Torex Gold Resources riporta un tragico incidente nella loro miniera sotterranea El Limón Guajes (ELG) dove tre lavoratori hanno perso la vita a causa dell'esposizione al monossido di carbonio il 5 dicembre. Due dipendenti e un appaltatore, di età 32, 36 e 39 anni, sono stati colpiti in modo fatale. Un quarto dipendente contratto è stato ricoverato in ospedale e si prevede che si riprenderà.
L'azienda ha sospeso le operazioni nella miniera sotterranea ELG e ha informato le autorità competenti. Sarà condotta un'indagine per determinare la causa dell'incidente. La direzione dell'azienda ha espresso il proprio impegno a sostenere le famiglie colpite e a comprendere le cause di questo tragico incidente.
Torex Gold Resources informa sobre un trágico incidente en su mina subterránea El Limón Guajes (ELG), donde tres trabajadores perdieron la vida debido a la exposición al monóxido de carbono el 5 de diciembre. Dos empleados y un contratista, de 32, 36 y 39 años, fueron afectados fatalmente. Un cuarto empleado contratista fue hospitalizado y se espera que se recupere.
La empresa ha suspendido las operaciones en la mina subterránea ELG y ha notificado a las autoridades pertinentes. Se llevará a cabo una investigación para determinar la causa del accidente. La dirección de la empresa ha expresado su compromiso de apoyar a las familias afectadas y de entender las causas de este trágico incidente.
Torex Gold Resources는 엘 리몬 과헤스(ELG) 지하 광산에서 발생한 비극적인 사고를 보고합니다. 12월 5일에 세 명의 작업자가 일산화탄소에 노출되어 목숨을 잃었습니다. 두 명의 직원과 한 명의 계약자(각각 32세, 36세, 39세)가 치명적인 영향을 받았습니다. 네 번째 계약 직원은 입원 중이며 회복이 예상됩니다.
회사는 ELG 지하 광산에서의 작업을 중단하고 해당 당국에 통보했습니다. 사고의 원인을 파악하기 위한 조사가 진행될 것입니다. 회사 경영진은 영향을 받은 가족들을 지원하고 이 비극적인 사건의 원인을 이해하기 위해 노력하겠다는 의사를 전했습니다.
Torex Gold Resources rapporte un incident tragique survenu dans leur mine souterraine El Limón Guajes (ELG) où trois travailleurs ont perdu la vie en raison d'une exposition au monoxyde de carbone le 5 décembre. Deux employés et un contractant, âgés de 32, 36 et 39 ans, ont été mortellement affectés. Un quatrième employé sous contrat a été hospitalisé et devrait se rétablir.
L'entreprise a suspendu les opérations de la mine souterraine ELG et a informé les autorités compétentes. Une enquête sera menée pour déterminer la cause de l'accident. La direction de l'entreprise a exprimé son engagement à soutenir les familles touchées et à comprendre les raisons de cet incident tragique.
Torex Gold Resources berichtet von einem tragischen Vorfall in ihrer unterirdischen Mine El Limón Guajes (ELG), bei dem drei Arbeiter am 5. Dezember aufgrund von Kohlenmonoxid-Exposition ihr Leben verloren. Zwei Mitarbeiter und ein Auftragnehmer im Alter von 32, 36 und 39 Jahren waren tödlich betroffen. Ein vierter Vertragsmitarbeiter wurde ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert und wird voraussichtlich genesen.
Das Unternehmen hat den Betrieb in der ELG Underground Mine eingestellt und die zuständigen Behörden informiert. Eine Untersuchung wird durchgeführt, um die Ursache des Unfalls zu ermitteln. Das Management des Unternehmens hat seine Verpflichtung zur Unterstützung der betroffenen Familien und zum Verständnis der Ursachen dieses tragischen Vorfalls zum Ausdruck gebracht.
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- Fatal accident resulting in three deaths at ELG Underground mine
- Operations suspended at ELG Underground mine pending investigation
- Potential regulatory and safety compliance implications
- Possible production impact due to mine suspension
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2024) - Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Torex") (TSX: TXG) regretfully announces that during the day shift on December 5th, a fatal carbon monoxide gas exposure occurred, which claimed the lives of two employees and one contractor at the El Limón Guajes underground mine ("ELG Underground"). A fourth contract employee was also in the area and is currently in hospital and expected to recover.
Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:
"We are devastated by the deaths of these colleagues who were working at ELG Underground. While the details are very limited at this time, we do know that a 32-year old male, a 36-year old male and a 39-year old male have lost their lives to carbon monoxide exposure. Our priority right now is to fully support their families and our people, as we start the work to understand how this occurred."
The appropriate authorities have been notified and will receive the Company's full cooperation. Activities at ELG Underground have been suspended and an investigation to determine the cause of the accident will commence shortly.
ABOUT TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Torex is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of its
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Jody Kuzenko
President and CEO
Direct: (647) 725-9982
jody.kuzenko@torexgold.com
Dan Rollins
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Direct: (647) 260-1503
dan.rollins@torexgold.com
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