Fortuna Mining (FSM) said Tuesday that a fatal accident took place Monday at its Seguela Mine in Ivory Coast.
The Canadian gold mining company said a contractor was killed at the mine following an explosion that took place during the refilling of a fire extinguisher.
Authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway, the company said.
Fortuna shares were down more than 1% in recent premarket activity.
Price: 4.39, Change: -0.07, Percent Change: -1.57