Portugal: Fatality at Lundin Mining's Neves-Corvo mine
Summary
Date Reported: 25 Sep 2020
Location: Portugal
Companies
Lundin Mining - Parent CompanyProjects
Neves-Corvo - UnknownAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Occupational Health & Safety , Deaths , Workers/EmployeesResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: Press release
"Lundin Mining Reports Fatality at Neves-Corvo Mine", 25 September 2020
Lundin Mining Corporation... is deeply saddened to report that a fatal accident occurred at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal on Friday, September 25, 2020. The incident occurred during underground mining operations. No other personnel were injured in the incident and the scene has been secured. All underground mining operations have been suspended.
“Everyone at Lundin Mining is shocked and saddened by this tragic accident and the death of our colleague. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this very difficult time,” said Marie Inkster, President and CEO of Lundin Mining, adding “Our immediate focus is on the welfare of the employee’s family, as well as our employees and contractors who have been affected by the incident, to ensure that everyone involved is properly supported.”...