Another safety milestone reached at Pogo

Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo Aug. 31 reported that the employees at the Pogo gold mine in Interior Alaska have worked more than two years without a lost-time incident.

Mine management said this milestone, reached on Aug. 28, reflects the dedication and commitment to safety among the more than 300 employees at Alaska's largest underground gold mine.

"We have reason to celebrate," said Pogo General Ma...