Tragedy strikes Ero Copper: Fatal accident rocks Caraíba Operations

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Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) has confirmed the tragic loss of a team member due to a at its in Brazil. A second team member remains in critical condition. The accident occurred in a non-operational area on the surface, and the details are still under investigation.

Immediate Response and Operational Impact

In response to the incident, Ero Copper swiftly activated its emergency response and safety protocols. This included halting operations, notifying government authorities, and initiating a comprehensive investigation. The company has announced that operations at Caraíba are expected to resume tomorrow.

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David Strang, CEO of Ero Copper, expressed profound sadness over the incident, extending his deepest sympathies to the affected individuals and their families. Strang acknowledged the difficult time for the community and emphasized the company’s commitment to addressing the situation.

About .

Ero Copper Corp., headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., is a high-margin, high-growth copper producer with significant operations in Brazil. The company’s primary asset is its 99.6% interest in (MCSA), which owns the Caraíba Operations. These operations include the Pilar and Vermelhos underground mines, the Surubim open pit mine, and the Tucumã Project in Pará, Brazil.

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Additionally, Ero Copper holds a 97.6% stake in NX Gold S.A., which operates the Xavantina Operations, a gold and silver mine located in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The company’s shares are publicly traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “ERO”.


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