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Fortuna suspends Caylloma operations for two weeks

6th July 2020

By: Simone Liedtke

Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer

     

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NYSE- and TSX-listed Fortuna Silver Mines has voluntarily suspended operations for two weeks at its Caylloma mine, in Peru, following the sudden death of a 34-year-old contractor employee on July 5.

The cause of death has not yet been determined, but the individual had completed a health check, including a Covid-19 rapid diagnostic test, in accordance with the company’s health protocols. The employee tested negative for Covid-19.

An investigation has been initiated into the incident, and Fortuna reiterated its priority to safeguard the health and safety of its personnel and its local communities, and as a result, aligned with recent Peruvian government Sanitary Emergency provisions for Arequipa, the company has decided to voluntarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks at the Caylloma mine.

Fortuna said that it would use this time to, among other things, sanitise and disinfect the mine site.

A reduced task force will remain on site to safeguard critical infrastructure, care and maintenance, as well as environmental monitoring.

The company is initiating the demobilisation of its on-site personnel.

Edited by Mariaan Webb
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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