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Production / Operations

Montage Gold employee dies at Kone project

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Executive Summary

  • Montage Gold Corp. reports a fatal accident involving an employee during earthworks at its Kone project in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • Construction activities were halted on August 14, 2025 and are planned to resume on August 15, 2025 pending investigation results.
  • An internal investigation is underway; the company will cooperate with local authorities.

Key Details

  • The deceased employee was injured during earthworks that occurred over a kilometre from his assigned work location.
  • Construction at the Kone project was paused on Aug 14, 2025 and scheduled to restart on Aug 15, 2025.
  • Montage Gold has initiated a comprehensive internal investigation into the incident.
  • The company will work closely with relevant local authorities throughout the investigative process.
  • Montage emphasizes that health, safety, and welfare remain its top priority and extends sympathies to the employee’s family, colleagues, and friends.

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