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<\/p>\nSpecialist rescue services are working to reach a man trapped underground by a collapse at the Curragh mining complex in central Queensland.<\/p>\n
Authorities were called to the complex \u2014 just north of Blackwater \u2014 about 3pm on Friday after reports of a roof collapse in the complex’s Mammoth Underground mine.<\/p>\n
At least one other worker was treated for injuries at the scene, but another man remains unaccounted for.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the mine’s operator, contracted by owner Coronado Global Resources, said operations had been suspended at the Mammoth Underground mine until further notice.<\/p>\n
“Emergency response teams, in coordination with relevant authorities, are currently undertaking response and rescue activities on site,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
They say support is being provided to staff affected by the incident.<\/p>\n
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There are three mines at the Curragh mining complex, including the Mammoth Underground and two open-cut mines.<\/p>\n
Coronado Global Resources said in a statement it was providing support to the operator and emergency response teams.<\/p>\n
The Curragh mine complex, about 14 kilometres north of Blackwater, has been operating for over 40 years.<\/p>\n
It supplies metallurgical and thermal coal to power stations to produce electricity for the state.<\/p>\n
There are three mines on site \u2014 the Curragh North and South open-cut mines, and the Mammoth Underground mine, opened in late 2024.<\/p>\n
While operations have paused at Mammoth Underground, both open-cut mines remain open and operating.<\/p>\n
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The Curragh mine complex supplies metallurgical and thermal coal to power stations to produce electricity for the state. (ABC News)<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the Mining and Energy Union Queensland said Industry Safety and Health Representative Stephen Smyth was at the site.<\/p>\n
“The Mining and Energy Union Queensland is aware of the serious situation unfolding at the Curragh mine site,” the statement read.<\/p>\n
“We are closely monitoring and will provide support wherever possible to affected workers and their families.”<\/p>\n
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Janice Moriarty said the community was waiting for word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We know the mine rescue teams are highly trained and have all the resources they need to do their very best,” Cr Moriarty said.<\/p>\n
In a social media post, Federal MP for Capricornia Michelle Landry said her thoughts were with those affected.<\/p>\n
“Our mining community is a close-knit one. We look out for each other and safety is always the top priority,” she said.<\/p>\n
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The Mammoth Underground mine opened at the Curragh complex in December, 2024. (Supplied: Facebook\/Mammoth Underground)<\/p>\n
According to the Mine Safety Institute of Australia, there have been at least three other mine accidents at the Curragh complex since 2010.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In August 2010, 55-year-old Sunshine Coast contractor James Brunswick was killed in a vehicle rollover at the Bowen Basin site.<\/p>\n
33-year-old tyre fitter from Goondiwindi, Donald Rabbit, died after becoming trapped under a piece of heavy machinery in January, 2020.<\/p>\n
In November 2021, 54-year-old dragline operator Clark Peadon was crushed by a large metal plate while carrying out cable work.<\/p>\n