Endeavour Mining (LSE:EDV) has reported that an employee was found unresponsive in the processing plant at the Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire last week.
The employee died on 7 October despite resuscitation efforts conducted at the mine site clinic.
Endeavour has launched a comprehensive investigation into the death and says it will report its findings in its Q3 2026 results.
Mining and processing activities will continue at the Ity mine uninterrupted.
In a statement, Endeavour says the health, safety, and welfare of employees remain the company’s top priority.
“We extend our sincere sympathies and support to our employee’s family, colleagues, and friends,” a spokesperson says.
Endeavour Mining describes itself as “one of the world’s leading gold producers and the largest in West Africa”. The company says it is committed to responsible mining and creating meaningful value for people and society.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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