First Quantum Minerals reports fatality at Zambia copper mine
June 23 (Reuters) - First Quantum Minerals (FM.TO), opens new tab said on Monday an employee working at the company's Trident project in Zambia passed away following an incident involving a dump truck.
The Canadian miner said the incident occurred at a pit at the Sentinel copper mine, adding that local authorities had been notified about the accident.
The company said it had temporarily suspended operations in the area of the accident and will resume them once it is safe to do so.
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