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Cowal gold mine worker seriously injured after roof collapse engulfs drill rig

The Resources Regulator in NSW has issued an investigation information release after a worker was injured and drill rig engulfed after a significant roof collapse. The incident occurred at Cowal Gold Mine, operated by Evolution Mining Pty Ltd, on 9 March 2025.

During operations, a significant roof collapse occurred, the jumbo drill rig and operator cabin was engulfed and partially buried. The drill rig operator suffered a laceration while extricating himself from the jumbo and material, but the offsider was not injured.

The Regulator’s investigation will consider the cause and circumstances of the incident, including operation of plant and equipment involved and practicable steps available to guard against it.

The Regulator has provided some guidance material, which can be found in the investigation information release. 

Following the completion of the investigation, an investigation report will be published.

Read the investigation information release (PDF, 284.62 KB)

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