Sabina Gold & Silver Reports Fatal Accident Near Back River Port Facility
18 January 2022 - 3:29PM
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (“Sabina”) or (the “Company”) (SBB –
TSX/ SGSVF - OTCQX) regrets to report a fatal accident involving an
employee of a contractor employed at the Back River Gold District,
Nunavut, Canada.
The accident was reported at approximately 3:00
p.m. local time on January 17, 2022. The individual’s family has
been notified.
While clearing snow, a D6 dozer and its operator
were lost through the ice approximately 6km from the Port Facility
at Bathurst inlet.
The RCMP in Cambridge Bay, Workers’ Safety and
Compensation Commission and the Mines Inspector have been notified.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the
accident.
"On behalf of Sabina, we would like to extend
our deepest condolences to the individual’s family, friends and
colleagues," said Bruce McLeod, Sabina’s President & CEO.
Operations at the Back River Project have been
temporarily suspended. Sabina will work with the contractor to
ensure all the necessary support and assistance will be provided to
the individual’s family during this difficult time. The Company
will also provide support and counselling to assist our employees
and contractors at the camp.
For further information please contact:
Nicole Hoeller, Vice-President, Communications:
1 888 648-4218 |
nhoeller@sabinagoldsilver.com |
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