Tragedy in Australia: Two killed in mine explosion

The Premier of New South Wales described the incident as a &quot;sobering reminder&quot; of the dangers of the mining industry.Emergency services were called to the mining town of Cobar, about 700 kilometers northwest of Sydney, after reports of serious injuries in a workplace accident, the police said.The police stated that the deceased include a woman believed to be in her twenties and a man in his sixties, while another woman in her twenties was airlifted to a hospital with minor injuries and shock. The victims have not yet been officially identified.Australian media reported that the accident occurred at the Endeavor silver, zinc, and lead mine, owned by Polymetal Resources Ltd. Polymetal CEO Dave Sproul said he was &quot;shocked and saddened by this tragic event.&quot;&quot;An emergency response team has been activated, and we are cooperating with all relevant authorities. Mining operations have been temporarily suspended,&quot; Sproul said in a statement. Polymetal requested a two-day trading halt for its shares on Tuesday. The cause of the explosion has not been disclosed.The mine has been operating since 1982 but was closed for maintenance in 2020. Polymetal purchased it in 2023 and resumed mining operations this year, according to the company&#39;s website.New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said that while mining has become much safer, these fatalities show that the sector must never become complacent regarding worker safety.&quot;This is a devastating day for the Cobar community and the entire mining industry,&quot; Minns said in a statement.

Tragedy in Australia: Two killed in mine explosion

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