Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - (May 21, 2024) Goldgroup Mining Inc. (“Goldgroup” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:GGA, OTC:GGAZF, BMV SIX:GGAN.MX) is saddened to report a fatality at its Cerro Prieto mine in Sonora, Mexico. In an isolated incident, a mining contractor’s employee was fatally injured while working in the Esperanza pit when recently blasted rock dislodged striking the worker during inspection of the blasted aera. “It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic loss of a contractor colleague. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and our Cerro Prieto contractor team at this difficult time. The safety of our employees and contractors remains our top priority.” said Ralph Shearing, CEO of Goldgroup.
Relevant regulatory authorities have been notified and are attending the site to investigate. The Company will cooperate fully throughout the investigation. Operations at Cerro Prieto Esperanza Pit have been voluntarily temporarily suspended until the conclusion of the investigation.
The Company will issue further statements and provide additional information as appropriate.
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Goldgroup is a Canadian-based mining Company that owns and operates the Cerro Prieto heap-leach gold mine located in the State of Sonora, Mexico and is led by a team of highly successful and seasoned individuals with extensive expertise in mine development, corporate finance, and exploration in Mexico.
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