Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) reports fatal underground accident

Late yesterday afternoon, Australian-based gold producer Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) notified the market of a tragic incident at one of its mines in the Philippines.

What happened?

In yesterday’s release, Medusa advised that it received notice of a fatal accident through its Philippines operating company, Philsaga Mining Corporation.

Two workers were fatally injured while carrying out maintenance tasks at an underground pumping station on the third level of the mine.

Medusa said that the incident took place on 12 January and the Philippine Mines and Geosciences Bureau was immediately notified. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

The affected families of the workers are receiving…