• Finlay Minerals confirmed three PIL Project personnel were aboard an aircraft that made an emergency landing in Prince George, B.C., on Aug. 20.
• The aircraft struck several vehicles on Foothills Boulevard; one person in a vehicle later died.
• All Finlay-related personnel were uninjured and are at home, limiting immediate operational disruption risk.
• The aircraft was operated by Sekani Air; it was transporting workers south during a scheduled break from the PIL site.
• Transport Canada opened an investigation, creating potential ongoing safety and operational scrutiny for the project.

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