Centerra Gold Reports Casualty at the Kumtor Mine
NEWS RELEASE
Centerra Gold Reports Casualty at the Kumtor Mine
TORONTO, CANADA – April 12 , 201 7 – Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG) regrets to
report a fatality at its Kumtor mine in the Kyrgyz Republic.
On April 11, 2017, t he individual, a vehicle mechanic , was fatally injured while
inspecting a light vehicle pickup truck in the field. An internal investigation has
commenced and Kumtor management is working with the Kyrgyz regulatory authorities.
“Centerra and Kumtor are deep ly saddened by this event and extend our deepest
condolences to the individual’s family, friends and colleagues,” said Scott Perry
Centerra’s Chief Executive Officer . “Centerra is committed to the well -being of our
employees and contractors on all of our sites. A safe workplace and safeguarding our
people is the fundamental principle of the Company, and this tragedy has strengthened
our commitment to our Company-wide safety leadership program , “Work Safe, Home
Safe”.
Additional information
Additional info rmation on Centerra is available on the Company’s website at
www.centerragold.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
For further information, please contact:
John W. Pearson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Centerra Gold Inc.
416-204-1953
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