Fatal Transport Accident in Peru

RNS Number : 4529C

Hochschild Mining PLC

18 June 2021

 

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18 June 2021

Fatal Transport Accident in Peru

Hochschild Mining PLC announces that a road accident occurred this morning involving a bus operated by one of the Company's contractors which was carrying workers from the Pallancata operation to the city of Arequipa in southern Peru.  It is with deep regret that 27 fatalities have been reported in addition to 13 injured.

Ignacio Bustamante, Chief Executive Officer said:

"We are all devastated by this news and we have already started a thorough investigation. However, our immediate priorities are to support those involved in the accident and their families and to work together with the relevant authorities."

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining PLC

Charles Gordon         [phone]

Head of Investor Relations

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Public Relations

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About Hochschild Mining PLC

Hochschild Mining PLC is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) and crosstrades on the OTCQX Best Market in the U.S. (HCHDF), with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over fifty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates three underground epithermal vein mines, two located in southern Peru and one in southern Argentina. Hochschild also has numerous long-term projects throughout the Americas.

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The forward looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this announcement. Except as required by the Listing Rules and applicable law, the Board of Hochschild Mining PLC does not undertake any obligation to update or change any forward looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this announcement. Nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast.

Note

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