Sherritt Reports Fatality at its Power Generation Operations
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Sherritt Reports Fatality at its Power Generation Operations
TORONTO, November 10, 2017 – Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt”) (TSX:S) regrets
to announce the death of an employee at the Energas S.A. power generation operations in
Cuba due to an apparent electrocution while completing maintenance activities.
“We are deeply saddened by the news and have extended our condolences to the employee’s
family, friends and co-workers,” said David Pathe, President and CEO of Sherritt International.
“Employee health and safety are of paramount importance to us, and we will make every effort
to never repeat this tragic accident.”
Sherritt has initiated an investigation and is working with local authorities to determine the cause
of the accident.
Sherritt’s power generation assets in Cuba are held through its one-third interest in Energas
S.A., a Cuban joint arrangement established to process raw natural gas and generate electricity
for sale to the Cuban national grid. Cuban government agencies Unión Eléctrica and Unión
Cuba-Petróloeo hold the remaining two-thirds interest in Energas.
About Sherritt International Corporation
Sherritt is the world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects
and operations in Canada, Cuba, and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest independent
energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations across the island. Sherritt
licenses its proprietary technologies and provides metallurgical services to mining and refining
operations worldwide. The Corporation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol “S”.
Source: Sherritt Investor Relations
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Joe Racanelli, Director Investor Relations
Telephone: 416-935-2451
Toll-Free: 1-800-704-6698
Email: [email protected]
www.sherritt.com