Troy suspends mining operations

Ryan Taylor

Australian miner Troy Resources Inc yesterday announced a suspension of mining at its Karouni, Region Seven operations in the wake of an accident last week that resulted in the death of a geologist. 

This action will see hundreds temporarily out of work even as the company raises concerns about the restart of its operations and the viability of operations at a key section of its mine site.

The move by the company appeared to have taken the government by surprise. There was no word up to press time from the Ministry of the Presidency, Ministry of Natural Resources or Ministry of Social Protection on the move.