Workers facing an uncertain future at a major coal mine have been “shocked and traumatised” by an underground fire that has been burning for days. Authorities are still trying to extinguish the blaze at central Queensland’s Grosvenor site, which erupted when methane gas ignited on the weekend, creating a “volatile situation”. No one was injured by the fire at Queensland’s largest underground coal mine operated by Anglo American.
The mine produces a major share of Anglo American’s steelmaking coal output. “We are aware that many workers are feeling shocked and traumatised by Saturday’s event,” the union said in a statement. “We are working directly with members and with the company to ensure workers receive counselling and other health support they require at this time.” The union said workers remained on normal pay at this stage but “prospects for re-opening the mine remain unclear for now”.
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