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Endeavour Reports Fatal Accident at Lafigué Mine

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Endeavour Mining (OTCQX:EDVMF) reported a fatal accident at its Lafigué mine in Cote d’Ivoire. A contractor colleague died on 29 May following a heavy mining equipment incident during water drainage work by a civil engineering contractor.

Authorities were notified, investigations are underway, contractor activities were paused, and processing operations continued. Endeavour emphasized health, safety and welfare as top priorities and expressed condolences and support to the colleague’s family, coworkers and friends.

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ENDEAVOUR REPORTS FATAL ACCIDENT AT LAFIGUÉ MINE

London, 1 June 2026 – Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) regrets to report that a contractor colleague passed away on 29 May following a heavy mining equipment incident that occurred during water drainage activities, being carried out by a civil engineering contractor, at the Lafigué mine in Cote d’Ivoire.

All relevant authorities have been informed, and Endeavour is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident to understand its root causes. Contractor activities were temporarily paused, while processing operations continued uninterrupted.

The health, safety and welfare of our colleagues remain our top priority and we extend our sincere sympathies and support to our contractor colleague’s family, colleagues and friends.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For Investor Relations Enquiries:For Media Enquiries:
Jack GarmanBrunswick Group LLP in London
Vice President of Investor RelationsCarole Cable, Partner
+44 203 011 2723+44 7974 982 458
investor@endeavourmining.comccable@brunswickgroup.com

 

ABOUT ENDEAVOUR MINING PLC

Endeavour Mining is one of the world’s senior gold producers and the largest in West Africa, with operating assets across Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso and a strong portfolio of advanced development projects and exploration assets.

A member of the World Gold Council, Endeavour is committed to the principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates. Endeavour is admitted to listing and to trading on the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the symbol EDV.

For more information, please visit www.endeavourmining.com.

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What happened at Endeavour Mining’s Lafigué mine in May 2026 (EDVMF)?

A contractor colleague died after a heavy mining equipment incident during water drainage work at Lafigué mine. According to Endeavour, the accident occurred on 29 May while a civil engineering contractor was carrying out water drainage activities in Cote d’Ivoire.

How did Endeavour Mining (EDVMF) respond operationally to the Lafigué mine fatality?

Endeavour temporarily paused contractor activities but kept processing operations running at Lafigué mine. According to Endeavour, all relevant authorities were informed, and the company launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident’s root causes while maintaining a focus on health, safety and welfare.

Is Endeavour Mining investigating the fatal accident at Lafigué mine (EDVMF)?

Yes, Endeavour is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the Lafigué mine fatal accident. According to Endeavour, the investigation aims to understand the incident’s root causes, following notification of all relevant authorities and a temporary pause of contractor activities at the Cote d’Ivoire operation.

Did the Lafigué mine accident affect Endeavour Mining’s gold processing operations (EDVMF)?

Processing operations at Lafigué mine continued despite the fatal accident involving a contractor colleague. According to Endeavour, only contractor activities connected to the water drainage work were paused, while processing operations at the Cote d’Ivoire site remained uninterrupted following the 29 May incident.

What safety message did Endeavour Mining (EDVMF) share after the Lafigué mine fatality?

Endeavour restated that health, safety and welfare of colleagues remain its top priority. According to Endeavour, the company also expressed sincere sympathies and support to the deceased contractor colleague’s family, coworkers and friends after the heavy mining equipment incident at Lafigué mine.