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METANOR RESOURCES INC.
TSX VENTURE:
MTO
Nov 03, 2009 10:23 ET
Metanor Resources Inc.: Bachelor Lake Mine Work Accident, Northern Quebec Region
DESMARAISVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire -Nov. 3, 2009) - Metanor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MTO) regrets toinform that the search to find the three missing men following themining accident on October 30 at the Bachelor Lake mine has ended afterthe third body was found during the evening of November 2nd. Theaccident happened while the miners were working on the rehabilitationof the mine shaft of the Bachelor Lake mine, in Desmaraisville,situated midway between Lebel-sur-Quevillon and Chibougamau, in theNorthern Quebec region.
The miners are Mr. Bruno Goulet, 36, of La Sarre, Mr. DomenicoBollini, 44, of Amos, both working for Metanor Resources Inc., and Mr.Marc Guay of Amos, 31, an employee of contractor Montali from Val-d'Or.
Metanor Resources Inc. management is deeply saddened by thisaccident and ensure that the families have their full support duringthis trying ordeal. The Company also wishes to express its most sincerecondolences to the friends and families of Mr. Goulet, Bollini and Guay.
We thank the mining rescue team, and all of Metanor Resources Inc. staff and others who participated in the search efforts.
We also wish to note the generous help received from neighbouringmining companies and suppliers in facilitating the pumping operationsas fast as possible. We are very grateful and sincerely thank them.
The circumstances of the accident are presently unknown. The Company is working closely with the authorities.
During these trying times, Metanor Resources Inc. is grateful forthe solidarity shown by its employees who ensured the continuedactivities at the Bachelor Lake mining facility and at the BarryDeposit.
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