(Toronto) First Quantum Minerals says an employee at its Kansanshi operation has been killed in a collision.
The Kansanshi copper and gold mine is located in Zambia.
The company says the accident involved a tracked bulldozer and a light vehicle.
First Quantum says the Department of Mine Safety and relevant local authorities have been informed of the accident and the company is cooperating fully with their investigations.
The company says an internal investigation into the accident is also underway.
The mine is owned and operated by Kansanshi Mining, which is 80% owned by First Quantum.