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A worker wearing a blue helmet and yellow cap lamps was killed and another seriously injured when a mining truck collided with another vehicle at a central Queesland  coal mine. A large mining truck reversed over a light vehicle at BMA’s Peak Downs mine in Moranbah, with emergency services called to the scene about 4.38am on Friday. Queensland Police said one man died at the scene.  Another man, who was trapped by his lower leg, was freed by rescue crews before being rushed to Moranbah Hospital in a stable condition, Queensland Ambulance Service said. BMA confirmed the incident and said operations had been suspended across all of its sites for 24 hours. “This is a devastating tragedy which will be felt across BMA, BHP and the entire resources sector. We are providing support to the families and loved ones involved,” a spokesperson said. “BMA has ceased operations across all our sites for 24 hours to support authorities and enable our people to reflect and refocus on safe ways of working. “We are working closely with emergency services and Resources Health and Safety Queensland.” Resources Health and Safety Queensland CEO Claire Cooper said investigators and coal inspectors had been deployed to the site and would work closely with police and emergency services. “Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,” she said. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last said details surrounding the incident were “still coming to hand”. “I have been advised that a worker at Peak Downs mine has lost their life and another has been seriously injured,” he said. “Details are still coming to hand, but my thoughts are with the friends, work mates, family of those involved, and the emergency services who attended — everyone deserves to go to work and come home safely.” The Peak Downs coal mine is operated by BMA, a joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi Development. Two other workers  have previously died at the Peak Downs mine — Peter Reynolds in 1986 and Athol Parry in 1974. Friday’s incident brings the number of fatalities in Queensland’s mining industry to 25 since 2016.

More than 200 workers from the iron ore mine have been stood down The fallout from a major South Australian mine closure has worsened, with dozens of contractors now also facing job losses alongside hundreds of mine workers.Hundreds of mining headlamps were left on the mine More than 200 workers from the high-quality iron ore mine arrived back in  Adelaide on Thursday, greeted by emotional family members after being stood down with little notice. The workers boarded coaches in Coober Pedy on Thursday morning for the long journey to Adelaide, arriving at Agile Mining Services headquarters at Parkside. It has been a day of tearful goodbyes after a whirlwind 24 hours for staff affected by news that the mine will be all but abandoned. Staff say management told them at a meeting that negotiations with the mine’s Chinese backer, the YG Group, had fallen through over claims of tens of millions in unpaid debt. “We’ve got the meeting, sort of seen it on the news. We just got told we stood down and until further notice, take annual leave until we hear back,” worker Scott said. Sources within the Agile Group have revealed up to 50 contractors have also been blindsided by the news. Buzzard Mine is currently the only mine in South Australia to use the Horizon rail line for its mineral exports. It is also a key exporter from the Whyalla port. Sources say there is enough iron ore to sustain the port in the short term, but the long-term future remains uncertain. The state government says it is monitoring negotiations between Agile Mining and the YG Group, hoping to restart the mine it says is commercially viable.

‘Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of every shift.’ A worker has died during a tragedy involving a truck at an Australian mine site. Glencore confirmed a death involving mobile equipment at the United Wambo Joint Venture coal operation in the NSW  Hunter Valley. NSW Police said they were called to the site just after 1pm and found a man believed to be in his 50s had been hit by a truck and the cap lamp has been damaged too The worker died at the scene, and is yet to be formerly identified. “Our sincere condolences go out to the worker’s family, friends and colleagues,” Glencore Coal Australia chief executive Peter Sharpe said in a statement. “This is tragic news for our entire workforce. “Our immediate focus is on providing support to the worker’s family and our employees.” Emergency services including police remain at the mine, where operations have been suspended. The Minerals Council of Australia offered its condolences to loved ones and colleagues of the worker. “Safety remains the highest priority for our industry, and any loss of life is a stark reminder of the critical importance of our ongoing efforts to ensure every worker returns home safely,” council chief executive Tania Constable said.

Six incidents in recent months have heightened concerns with calls for closer scrutiny. Queensland's mine safety watchdog has sounded the alarm after a spike in dangerous contraband — including vapes — being taken underground at coal mines, warning that even a single spark could trigger a deadly explosion. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) confirmed six contraband incidents across different underground coal mines in the past five months. Two involved workers who don’t wear mining lamps allegedly using vapes underground — a sharp jump after more than a decade without a single reported case. Chief Inspector of Coal Mines Jacques le Roux says the trend is deeply concerning, given the risks posed by ignition sources in methanerich environments. “One spark can kill,” he said. “Underground coal mines may contain methane gas and combustible coal dust. Any ignition source can trigger a fire or explosion.” The regulator has issued a statewide safety alert, reminding workers that vapes, ecigarettes, lighters, matches, smoking materials, mobile phones, smart watches, digital watches, electronic car keys and any device capable of creating a flame, spark or arc are banned underground. Testing by RSHQ’s scientific arm, SIMTARS, shows vapes can reach more than 250C, with damaged or overheating devices capable of generating more than 100 times the energy needed to ignite gas in an underground mine. SIMTARS executive director Kerri Melkersson says many workers underestimate the danger. “Many think ‘it’s only a vape’ but the dangers are very real,” she said. RSHQ is urging workers to check pockets and bags before going underground and calling on mine operators to tighten search procedures and review contraband controls. Investigations into the recent incidents are ongoing.

Mining operations at the United Wambo Joint Venture coal mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley remain suspended, following a fatal mobile equipment incident on August 3. Emergency services were called to the site just after 1 pm after receiving reports of a crash. According to police, officers located a man, believed to be in his 50s, who had been struck by a truck. Police said the man, who wears a cap lamp died at the scene. And his formally identity is yet to be. The United Wambo mine is jointly owned by Glencore and Peabody. Following the “tragic news”, Glencore coal chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Sharpe reaffirmed support to all impacted. “Our sincere condolences go out to the worker’s family, friends and colleagues,” he said. “Our immediate focus is on providing support to the worker’s family and our employees.” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said the entire state’s mining industry was in mourning, describing the incident as a reminder of the importance of workforce safety. “This tragedy highlights the hazards faced by those working in our industry and is a sombre reminder of why the safety of our workforce must always be our number one priority,” he said. “The thoughts of tens of thousands of miners across NSW will tonight be with the family and colleagues of the deceased, and also with the Hunter mining community at this difficult time.” The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) also extended its condolences to the worker’s family, friends and colleagues. “Safety remains the highest priority for our industry, and any loss of life is a stark reminder of the critical importance of our ongoing efforts to ensure every worker returns home safely,” MCA CEO Tania Constable said. “The MCA, alongside the entire Australian mining community, will continue to work hard to eliminate fatalities across the sector.” An investigation is now underway to determine the circumstances that led to the incident.