B.C.’s Trevali Mining recovers final two of eight workers killed in Burkina Faso mine flood
The bodies of six workers were recovered by search teams late last month. The first of the two remaining workers was discovered on June 8 at 640 metres below ground, while the second was recovered on Sunday at 670 metres.
The company says it is working alongside Burkinabe authorities is it co-ordinates the dewatering and rehabilitation of the mine.The flooding event is under investigation by the company and government authorities. The West African nation has also imposed temporary travel restrictions on some of Trevali’s foreign employees.
“This is a profoundly sad day for the families, friends, and colleagues of the eight workers who lost their lives. All of us at Trevali grieve the loss and offer our deepest condolences to our colleagues’ families and friends during this difficult time,” stated CEO Ricus Grimbeek in a news release.Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon – Jun 4, 2022
The Perkoa Mine, located roughly 120 km from the capital of Ouagadougou, flooded with heavy and unseasonable rainfall on April 16. About 125 mm fell within an hour, overcoming the two berms that surrounded the open pit.
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