The Rainy River mine in Ontario, Canada,
has begun a systematic ramp-up
of operations following the completion
of a voluntary 14-day suspension to adhere
to provincial and federal COVID-19
guidelines related to out-of-country travel
that impacted a significant portion
of the local workforce. Operations will
steadily ramp up over the coming weeks
with the overarching priority of providing
the safest possible environment for
employees, New Gold said. Mine management
will continue to work with surrounding
indigenous and local communities
to implement and coordinate actions
that will reduce the risk of the spread of
COVID-19, it said.
New Gold said it will initially use the
local workforce during the progressive
ramp-up of operations. This initial phase
will be followed by the gradual reintroduction
of the rotational workforce. To
ensure the safety of its workforce and the
local communities, the company has implemented
extra measures in accordance
with the recommendations of the Ontario
Department of Public Health that will be
overseen by the on-site nurse practitioner.
As featured in Womp 2020 Vol 05 - www.womp-int.com