North American Palladium : Reports Fatality at Lac Des Iles Mine

North American Palladium Ltd. is a precious metals producer. The Company is operating the Lac des Iles (LDI) palladium mine, which is located northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Company is engaged in an exploration program focused on increasing its palladium reserves and resources. The Company's operations at LDI consist of an underground mine accessed through a substantial low-grade surface stockpile and a mill with a processing capacity of approximately 15,000 tons per day. The primary underground deposits on the property are the Offset and Roby zones. The mill operates on a 24-hour schedule, 7 days a week. The Company's subsidiary is Lac des Iles Mines Ltd.