Torex Gold Reports a Contractor Fatality at the Morelos Complex
Torex Gold Reports a Contractor Fatality at
the Morelos Complex
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2024) - Torex Gold Resources Inc. (the "Company" or
"Torex") (TSX: TXG) announces that on the morning of August 29
th
, a fatal injury occurred involving a
contract worker within the Guajes Tunnel.
Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated:
"We are deeply saddened by the death of a 40-year-old male contractor who suffered fatal injuries while
working in the Guajes Tunnel and our thoughts are with his family and friends. Our full support is being
provided to his family as we start the work to investigate the incident to understand how we can prevent
this from ever happening again."
The appropriate authorities have been notified. Media Luna construction activities in the Guajes Tunnel
have been temporarily suspended. An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is expected
to commence shortly.
ABOUT TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Torex is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development, and
operation of its 100% owned Morelos Property, an area of 29,000 hectares in the highly prospective
Guerrero Gold Belt located 180 kilometres southwest of Mexico City. The Company's principal asset is
the Morelos Complex, which includes the El Limón Guajes ("ELG") Mine Complex, the Media Luna
Project, a processing plant, and related infrastructure. Commercial production from the Morelos
Complex commenced on April 1, 2016 and an updated Technical Report for the Morelos Complex was
released in March 2022. Torex's key strategic objectives are: integrate and optimize the Morelos
Property; deliver Media Luna to full production; grow reserves and resources; disciplined growth and
capital allocation; retain and attract best industry talent; and build on ESG excellence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC.
Jody Kuzenko
President and CEO
Direct: (647) 725-9982
Dan Rollins
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Direct: (647) 260-1503
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