Search under way for pair who fell into a large cavern – or stope – at the zinc mine in Dugald River near Mount Isa
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A search and rescue effort has been launched for two miners who fell into a deep hole after a “ground collapse” in the remote Dugald River zinc mine, near Mount Isa in north-west Queensland.
The men were operating a light utility vehicle on Wednesday when it fell down a stope – a large void that contains the ore being mined. The pair are believed to be about 125 metres underground.
Continue reading…Search under way for pair who fell into a large cavern – or stope – at the zinc mine in Dugald River near Mount IsaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA search and rescue effort has been launched for two miners who fell into a deep hole after a “ground collapse” in the remote Dugald River zinc mine, near Mount Isa in north-west Queensland.The men were operating a light utility vehicle on Wednesday when it fell down a stope – a large void that contains the ore being mined. The pair are believed to be about 125 metres underground. Continue reading…