B2Gold reports fatality at the Limon Mine in Nicaragua
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(OTCQX:BGLPF) has reported a fatality in the underground workings at the Limon Mine in Nicaragua due to heavy rains and mine flooding. On June 18, 2011 at approximately 4:30 pm the Limon Mine suffered a force majeure event when heavy rains caused a portion of the underground mine workings to begin flooding. The mine was evacuated, as the safety protocol was implemented, and 25 of the 26 workers were safely removed. Tragically, one miner, Victor Vilchez Martinez died, in spite of intense efforts made toward his rescue.
