Vizsla Silver confirmed Tuesday that nine employees have been found dead following an incident at its operations in Concordia, Sinaloa, while one worker remains missing. The Vizsla Silver workers were taken Jan. 23 from Concordia, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa in Mexico.
The Toronto-listed mining company continues working with local authorities on their investigation and maintains contact with the missing worker's family. The company has not disclosed details about what caused the deaths or when the incident occurred.
"This is a devastating outcome, and our heartfelt condolences are with all the families impacted. We stand beside them with continued support as we mourn our colleagues and friends," Michael Konnert, president and CEO of Vizsla Silver, said.
Vizsla Silver operates the Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa state, located in northwestern Mexico. The company has been developing the property since acquiring it in 2019 and began commercial production earlier this year.
Mining operations in Mexico face various safety challenges, with the country reporting dozens of mining-related fatalities annually. The Mexican government has increased safety inspections and regulations in recent years following several high-profile mining accidents.
"We will always carry this loss with us. We will honour our colleagues through the work we do every day and our ongoing commitment to their families, our community in Sinaloa, and the values that define us," Konnert added.
Vizsla Silver plans to provide an operational update once the investigation progresses.
The families of the deceased workers are receiving support from the company during this difficult time, according to the statement.
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