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K92 reports fatal vehicular accident outside Kainantu mining lease area

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By Vladimir Basov
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(Kitco News) - K92 Mining reported today that two individuals have been fatally injured following a vehicular accident on May 2.

In a statement, the company said the accident occurred offsite from the mining lease area, on a country road, adding that mining operations were not impacted.

K92 Mining added that its Emergency Services responded to the incident, the appropriate authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway.

CEO and Director John Lewins said, “On behalf of K92 Mining, to the family, friends and co-workers of our two colleagues we offer our sincerest condolences, and heartfelt prayers during this very difficult time."

K92 Mining is engaged in the production of gold, copper and silver at the Kainantu gold mine in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea, as well as exploration and development of mineral deposits in the immediate vicinity of the mine.

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Vladimir Basov

Vladimir (PhD, MEng in Mining) is a professional mining engineer, scientist and analyst that has more than 20 years of practical in-field and research experience. He is particularly interested in collecting, processing baseline data and writing insightful data-driven mining industry analytics, articles, statistical and research reports.

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