Worker Dies Near Manganese Mine

The West Australian reported that a worker was killed on a mining exploration lease that is part of Consolidated Minerals Ltd.’s Woodie Woodie manganese mine.

As quoted in the market news:

Two DMP inspectors were sent to the site immediately with two more to travel to the mine on Wednesday to investigate the incident.

Consolidated Minerals released a brief statement confirming the death of a contractor and said police were contacting family members of the deceased.

Paul Muller, Consolidated Minerals’ Australia managing director, stated:

This is a very sad occurrence and our thoughts go out to the family, friends and workmates of the person involved.

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