Contract worker dies in <a href="https://laohu8.com/S/RTNTF">Rio Tinto</a> mine in Guinea
Aug 23 (Reuters) - A contract worker died following an incident in Rio Tinto's RIO.L SimFer mine site in Nzerekore, Guinea on Friday, the mining company said.
All activity at the SimFer mine site is currently suspended, the iron ore miner said in its statement on Saturday.
Incoming chief executive Simon Trott said he will be traveling to Guinea, and that measures will be taken to ensure the safest possible work environment.
"A thorough investigation will take place together with the relevant authorities to establish the causes of this tragic incident," Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm said.
(Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru)
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