QUESNEL, B.C.: “We are saddened to hear the news today from Taseko Mines Limited of the death of a contract worker at Gibraltar copper mine north of Williams Lake. Our deepest condolences go out to the worker’s family, friends, and colleagues as they grieve this devastating loss.
The incident at Taseko Mines Limited Gibraltar copper mine is the second worker death at a B.C. mine in as many days. Workplace fatalities are preventable.
The priority now must be a thorough and transparent investigation by Taseko Mines Limited, WorkSafeBC, the RCMP, BC Coroners Service, and the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals to learn exactly what happened, and to minimize future risk.
Workers in the Cariboo and across the province deserve to know that when they go to work, they will return home safely.”
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Media Contact:
Ryan Painter
Communications
Ryan.Painter@leg.bc.ca
