Update on attack on road between Fada and Boungou, Burkina Faso

The convoy, escorted by military personnel, comprised five buses transporting SEMAFO national employees, contractors and suppliers. Information from Burkina Faso authorities, currently has 37 fatalities and 60 wounded.

Benoit Desormeaux, President and CEO of SEMAFO, states: "We are devastated by this unprecedented attack. Our sincerest sympathies go out to the families and colleagues of the victims. Our priority is their safety, security and wellbeing. Given the scale of the attack it will take some time to properly deal with it and we will do our utmost to support all those affected."

Boungou mine site remains secured, but the company have suspended operations out of respect to the victims and those impacted and to ensure the highest levels of operational safety. The company continues to actively work with all levels of authorities to ensure the ongoing safety, security and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and suppliers.

The company would like to express again its sincere condolences to families of the victims in addition to its firm support of Burkina Faso's security forces.

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