African Barrick Gold plc (the "Company" or "ABG")
Security incident at North Mara
On 16 May 20011, a number of the Tanzania Police (FFU) came under sustained attack by approximately 800 criminal intruders who illegally entered the North Mara mine site and attempted to remove ore from the run of mine (ROM) pad.
The FFU had been called to the area to respond and were set upon by the criminal intruders armed with machetes, rocks and hammers.
According to information received, a number of intruders sustained gunshot wounds, resulting in seven intruder fatalities and twelve injuries.
The police have begun an investigation into the incident. Additional police have been deployed to the area. African Barrick Gold has also initiated an internal company investigation. There have been no material impacts to the operation or production.
Although full details are yet to be confirmed, African Barrick Gold sincerely regrets any loss of life or injury on or near its mine sites. The company will continue to support the government and the community in their efforts to improve law and order and security in the North Mara region.
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