Agnico Eagle reports that on November 28, 2022, at approximately 3:15 PM (CT), a loaded fuel tanker owned and operated by a contractor rolled onto its side along the All-Weather Access Road (AWAR) at kilometer 87.

The driver was not hurt during the incident but was preventively transported to the site clinic to be evaluated.

The road was closed, and the Emergency Response process was initiated immediately. Emergency spill measures are being implemented by the Meadowbank Complex personnel and remediation actions are ongoing. At this time no fuel has entered any freshwater body and the exact quantity of materials lost is being assessed. At the moment, it is estimated at 20,000L.

The appropriate Federal and Territorial authorities as well as the Kivalliq Inuit Association have been notified.

An analysis is being conducted to identify the cause of the incident.