WINNIPEG, MANITOBA and BALMAT, NEW YORK, Jun 1, 2008 (Marketwire via
COMTEX News Network) --
HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM) (HudBay) regretfully announces that there
was a fatality at its St. Lawrence Zinc operation in Balmat, New York.
Yesterday, at approximately 10:30 am EST, an isolated rock fall in an
active mining area resulted in the death of miner Willard Paul Clewis,
Jr.
The incident is being investigated by officials from the Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). HudBay is cooperating fully
with the MSHA investigation and is also conducting an internal
investigation.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of
our team. Our prayers and condolences go out to Willard Paul Clewis,
Jr.'s family and friends at this very difficult time," said Allen
Palmiere, President and CEO, HudBay Minerals Inc.
(HBM-G)
SOURCE: HudBay Minerals Inc.
HudBay Minerals' Balmat Operations - St. Lawrence Zinc Mine
Mick Lawler
(315) 535-3229
Mick.Lawler@slzinc.com
HudBay Minerals Inc.
Tom Goodman
(204) 687-2380
tom.goodman@hbms.ca
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