Hazardous vent blockage stops underground operations at Cadia East Underground Mine

Emily Gobourg
Updated July 27 2022 - 9:14pm, first published 12:30pm
HAZARD: Workers at Cadia East Underground Mine were evacuated on Friday due to a blocked vent rise, with the hazard remaining unresolved at this stage. Photo: FILE.
HAZARD: Workers at Cadia East Underground Mine were evacuated on Friday due to a blocked vent rise, with the hazard remaining unresolved at this stage. Photo: FILE.

Underground operations have shutdown at Cadia East mine, with a blocked vent rise resulting in workforce evacuations on Friday, July 22.

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Emily Gobourg

Emily Gobourg

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Em Gobourg is a Cabonne-based journo with the CWD. Outside of people and business yarns, she's usually wearing Tradie boots or found on a rugby paddock. Want to get in touch? Flick an email to emily.gobourg@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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