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Regis Resources suspends Duketon mine operations after worker death

Regis Resources suspended Duketon mine operations in Western Australia following the death of a contract worker.

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Key points

  • Regis Resources suspended operations at the Duketon gold mine in Western Australia.
  • A contract worker died while working at the Duketon South site.
  • WA Police and WorkSafe are investigating the incident.

Why it matters. The suspension affects production at the company's biggest asset, though the firm has not specified when mining will resume or the exact cause of the fatality.

Updated Sources: Mining, Wikipedia: Regis Resources

Regis Resources halted mining activities at its Duketon site in Western Australia after a contract employee died during work at the Duketon South facility. Managing Director Jim Beyer confirmed that WA Police and WorkSafe are currently investigating the incident while the company activated employee assistance programs. The firm, which produced roughly 236,000 ounces of gold last financial year, has not yet disclosed specific details about the accident or a timeline for resuming production.

Latest updates

Regis Resources suspends Duketon mine operations after worker death

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) has officially suspended operations at its Duketon gold mine in Western Australia. The suspension follows the tragic death of a contract worker at the site. The company has launched an internal investigation into the incident while halting all mining activities to ensure safety protocols are reviewed. This development marks a significant pause in production for the mine until further notice.

MiningWikipedia: Regis Resources

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