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Grosvenor emergency exercise has lessons for all operations: Watkinson

A REPORT on the level 1 mine emergency exercise held at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland earlier this year is an important document for the industry as the recommendations provided lessons not just for Grosvenor, but the industry more broadly, according to Mine Emergency Exercise Organising Committee chair Martin Watkinson

 Mine rescue exercise being held at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine in Queensland.

Mine rescue exercise being held at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine in Queensland.

The report details the simulated scenario, the actions taken by the mine in response to the emergency, the observations of the assessors, and recommendations for improvements.   "It is highly recommended...

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