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Mine roof collapse

Roof collapse kills mine worker

A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while a standing...

ICL Group rescue team

Underground workers die in mine collapse

A structural failure recently killed multiple mine employees. Emergency responders recovered bodies of three workers who were fatally injured in an underground collapse on 10 March 2023. About 8am...

Collapsed silo

Authorities investigate sudden roof collapse

A mining materials company will be questioned about a major failure. SafeWork is widely expected to examine what caused a 42 metre tall domesilo to suddenly collapse at Hallett Group’s Port...

Wolfram Camp mine

Far North Qld mine will reopen

A mining operation could be revived in Queensland’s Atherton Tableland region. The State Department of Resources recently invited bids to reopen the former Wolfram Camp Mine in Dimbulah, 133km...

Collapsed conveyor

Conveyor suddenly collapses after poor risk assessment

Equipment failed without notice due to inadequate hazard evaluation, an investigation found. A side discharge conveyor suddenly collapsed without warning at an undisclosed screening plant on 4 August...

Golden Grove mine pit

Employer fined after sinkhole swallows machinery

A multinational mining company was penalised for failing to prevent a vehicle from falling into a cavity. Golden Grove Operations recently pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe work environment...