Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Fatal accident at Blanket Mine
Caledonia Mining Corporation (CMCL) has confirmed a tragic accident at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, resulting in the death of 35-year-old employee Andrew Clydon Phiri.
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Caledonia Mining Corporation (CMCL) has confirmed a tragic accident at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, resulting in the death of 35-year-old employee Andrew Clydon Phiri. The incident, involving a LHD loader, occurred on February 21, 2022, during underground operations. An official investigation is underway, and further details will be provided once available. Caledonia extends its condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased.
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ST HELIER, Jersey, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with regret that Caledonia Mining Corporation plc (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL) (“Caledonia”) confirms that an accident took place on the morning of 21 February 2022 at the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, as a result of which one Blanket employee, Andrew Clydon Phiri (aged 35), was killed.
The accident involved a LHD loader in one of Blanket’s underground haulages.
Further details cannot be released pending the outcome of an ongoing enquiry into this incident by the relevant authorities.
Caledonia expresses its condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased.
| Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Mark Learmonth Camilla Horsfall | Tel: +44 1534 679 802 Tel: +44 7817 841793 |
| WH Ireland Adrian Hadden/ Andrew De Andrade | Tel: +44 20 7220 1751 |
| Blytheweigh Financial PR Tim Blythe/Megan Ray | Tel: +44 207 138 3204 |
| 3PPB Patrick Chidley Paul Durham | Tel: +1 917 991 7701 Tel: +1 203 940 2538 |
| Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe) Debra Tatenda | Tel: +263 77802131 |
Note: This announcement contains inside information which is disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”) as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.
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