Byerwen miner killed

Investigations underway. Mine closed

Aug 04, 2024

∙ Paid

A 48-year-old man has been killed in a mining accident at the Byerwen surface coal mine near Glenden yesterday. The incident, which involved a pick and carry crane, occurred around 7:30 am, prompting an immediate response from paramedics who assessed the man with life-threatening injuries.

The Byerwen Mine, located approximately 200 kilometres west of Ma…

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