G Mining Ventures Corp. (“GMIN” or the “Corporation” or “we”) (TSX: GMIN, OTCQX: GMINF) regrets to report that a fatality has occurred at its Oko West Gold Project in Guyana.
Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident. Our sincere condolences and support are with our colleague’s family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.”
The fatality was related to a road incident, which occurred on October 13, 2024. Details regarding the cause of death are currently under investigation. The colleague was a contractor employed by Hopkinson Mining Security Services Inc., a partner of GMIN. GMIN’s country leadership is on-site to cooperate with and assist the authorities fully in their investigations. We want to assure our stakeholders that we are committed to a thorough and transparent investigation. Grief counsellors will be made available to those who need support.
The Corporation will provide additional information as appropriate and is committed to ensuring that employees and partners receive the care they need.
Safety is a top priority at GMIN. The Corporation is committed to understanding the circumstances surrounding this incident to enhance its safety protocols and ensure the well-being of all employees and contractors. As the incident occurred in an isolated area of the site, it did not impact the broader operations, and the site remains open.
