Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt”) (TSX:S):
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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”.
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Source: Business Wire
(November 10, 2017 - 12:01 PM EST)
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