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We have completed an Investigation Information Release (IIR) into an incident at Peak Gold Mine last month where there was an unexpected initiation of electronic explosive detonators.
The misfire incident occurred at Peak Gold Mine’s New Cobar and Chesney site on 18 May 2022. No-one was in the vicinity of the misfire and no-one was injured.
Details about the incident and recommendations to industry are available in the IIR.
Safety
Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 are now due. The Resources Regulator Portal is available for mine
Exploration
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Compliance
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