{"id":96267,"date":"2026-08-03T10:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/96267\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:28:09","slug":"mining-industry-in-mourning-after-death-at-united-wambo-joint-venture-coal-operation-in-the-nsw-hunter-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/96267\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining industry in mourning after death at United Wambo Joint Venture coal operation in the NSW Hunter Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

A worker has died during a tragedy involving a truck at an Australian mine<\/a> site.<\/p>\n

Glencore confirmed a death involving mobile equipment at the United Wambo Joint Venture coal operation in the NSW<\/a> Hunter Valley.<\/p>\n

NSW Police said they were called to the site just after 1pm and found a man believed to be in his 50s had been hit by a truck.<\/p>\n

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The worker died at the scene, and is yet to be formerly identified.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur sincere condolences go out to the worker\u2019s family, friends and colleagues,\u201d Glencore Coal Australia chief executive Peter Sharpe said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is tragic news for our entire workforce. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur immediate focus is on providing support to the worker\u2019s family and our employees.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emergency services including police remain at the mine, where operations have been suspended.<\/p>\n

The Minerals Council of Australia\u00a0offered its condolences to loved ones and colleagues of the worker.<\/p>\n

\u201cSafety remains the highest priority for our industry, and any loss of life is a stark reminder of the critical importance of our ongoing efforts to ensure every worker returns home safely,\u201d council chief executive Tania Constable said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MCA, alongside the entire Australian mining community, will continue to work hard to eliminate fatalities across the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

Industry in mourning<\/p>\n

NSW Minerals Council chief executive Stephen Galilee\u00a0said the industry was in mourning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tragedy highlights the hazards faced by those working in our industry and is a sombre reminder of why the safety of our workforce must always be our number one priority,\u201d Galilee said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thoughts of tens of thousands of miners across NSW will tonight be with the family and colleagues of the deceased, and also with the Hunter mining community at this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Mining and Energy Union said a union safety officer is on site, with an investigation underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts are with the worker\u2019s family, friends and workmates during this incredibly difficult time,\u201d the union said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery worker deserves to return home safely at the end of every shift.\u201d<\/p>\n

NSW Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos said it was a \u201cheartbreaking day for the Upper Hunter community\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe loss will be felt across the NSW mining industry,\u201d Houssos said.<\/p>\n

According to Glencore, the open cut mine commenced in 2020 and produces thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal for export.<\/p>\n

The site had 550 employees and contractors in 2025.<\/p>\n

A report will be prepared for the coroner.<\/p>\n

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