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Grosvenor Mine incident update

08:00 AM, 07 May, 2020

Overnight the five men who were injured in yesterday’s incident at Grosvenor Mine were transferred to Brisbane for further treatment, after receiving immediate medical assistance at Moranbah Hospital.

Operations at the site remain suspended, as we work with relevant authorities to ensure the mine is safe to return underground to commence an investigation into the incident.

Anglo American’s CEO of its Metallurgical Coal business, Tyler Mitchelson, said: “Our focus right now is on supporting our injured colleagues and their families, and our team is doing everything they can to provide support.   

“We are all devasted and we don’t yet understand what caused this incident. Once it is safe to return underground, we will commence an expert technical investigation to ensure we understand what has happened.

“We will then work with our regulators and other stakeholders to ensure this type of incident never happens again.

“I would like to sincerely thank the first responders, mines rescue teams and all of the medical personnel involved in helping the injured people.” 

Lisa Clifford
Tel: +61 (0) 419 864 466
[email protected]

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