Stillwater Mining Company Fatal Accident Update

Stillwater Mining Company (TSX:SWC.U,NYSE:SWC) reported a fatal accident occurred yesterday.

As quoted in the press release:

Dale Alan Madson, 42, a Leadman Operator employed at Stillwater since April 2008, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon while working on the 3800 level of the mine. The accident is being investigated by the Company and representatives from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration. Mr. Madson’s family has been notified. Mining operations were suspended following the incident and will resume with the evening shift today.

Click here to read the Stillwater Mining Company (TSX:SWC.U) press release.