press releaseThe Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed an unfortunate incident that resulted in one death and two injuries at the Bea Mountain Mining Company in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. The Ministry, in a press release issued Wednesday, November 8, said the incident, which occurred at Crosscut 810, was triggered by activities at Crosscut 830, an underground mining site. In a release on Wednesday, the Ministry expressed regret over the incident and extended condolences to the victims' families, particularly Thomas Haines. It clarified that the accident was unrelated to the mining method employed by Bea Mountain Mining Company, which is classified as a Class 'A' mining company. Meanwhile, the latest incident has raised concerns about safety standards and practices within the company, marking another addition to a series of accidents at Bea Mountain.

Source: Daily Observer November 09, 2023 19:12 UTC