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(Kitco News) - K92 Mining (TSX: KNT) reported Wednesday that two individuals have been fatally injured following an incident involving a vehicle on the underground main incline at Kainantu on June 28.
The company said that mining operations have been suspended while an investigation is being completed, adding that other activities, including processing stockpiles, have not been impacted.
K92 Mining noted that its emergency services responded to the incident, the appropriate authorities have been notified and a thorough investigation is underway.
CEO and Director John Lewins stated, “On behalf of K92 Mining, we extend our deepest sympathies, heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of our two colleagues during this exceptionally difficult period.”
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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