TORONTO,
Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -
IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or "the Company") reports
that an event occurred in a confined area of the Westwood mine in Quebec this afternoon, January 22, 2015. A rock burst occurred and
caused a localized underground ground fall. No employees were
injured and all employees in the mine were evacuated. Access for
four people was initially blocked, however, they were not injured
and were also able to exit the mine safely.
Gold production in the mill was not interrupted
as Westwood has sufficient
stockpiles and has advanced underground development to the extent
that it has many operating underground stopes from which to
mine. Mining, in the specific area affected by the rock
burst, has been suspended until the situation analysis is
completed, as worker safety remains the priority.
The Westwood
emergency response team was immediately deployed. Government
authorities, including the provincial safety authorities CSST, and
local stakeholders have been notified.
About IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD (www.iamgold.com) is a mid-tier mining
company with four operating gold mines (including current joint
ventures) on three continents. A solid base of strategic assets in
Canada, South America and Africa is complemented by development and
exploration projects and continued assessment of accretive
acquisition opportunities. IAMGOLD is in a strong financial
position with extensive management and operational expertise.
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SOURCE IAMGOLD Corporation