Fortuna Mining announces fatal accident at Seguela Mine

Fortuna Mining (FSM) reported that a fatal accident occurred yesterday at the Seguela Mine. The incident took place while an employee of Mapa Protection Incendie, a specialized service provider to the mine contractor Mota Engil, was conducting a planned refilling of fire extinguishers. The accident took place at the contractor’s light vehicle maintenance workshop where an explosion took place while handling a fire extinguisher. The MPI employee was immediately aided by the mine’s emergency and rescue team and evacuated to the Seguela City Hospital where he passed away from sustained injuries. No other people were injured in the incident. The appropriate government and local authorities have been notified, senior corporate leadership of the company is mobilizing to site, and an investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.