Zambia: Worker dies at First Quantum Mineral's Sentinel mine
Summary
Date Reported: 2 Feb 2023
Location: Zambia
Companies
FQM Trident (Formerly Kalumbila Minerals) - Subsidiary , First Quantum Minerals - Parent CompanyProjects
SentinelAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Workers: ( 1 - Zambia - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Deaths , Workers/EmployeesResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
"First Quantum worker dies at Trident operations in Zambia", 2 February 2023
"Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd on Thursday said that a worker died and another was injured at its Trident operations in Zambia, following a traffic accident involving a dump truck and a light vehicle in the Sentinel open pit.
Operations in the pit have been temporarily suspended until deemed they can resume safely, the company said in a statement.
Safety of workforce was company’s top priority and they are “committed to improve our practices from this incident”, Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall said..."