The company’s decision to temporarily suspend operations was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of employees. Subsidence, which involves the gradual sinking of land, can be dangerous.
“All employees are safe, but as a precautionary measure, operations underground have been temporarily suspended in the A154 pit until we have a better understanding of the cause of this event,” the Rio Tinto spokesperson said.
It has implemented multiple safety controls and continues to conduct monitoring activities.
Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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