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More investigation on North Goonyella needed, says union

PEABODY Energy’s review of a fire at its North Goonyella mine in Queensland last September has to be backed up by an independent investigation by the Mines Department before the mine reopens, the mining union argues.

Peabody Energy's North Goonyella's mine in Queensland.

Peabody Energy's North Goonyella's mine in Queensland.

Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union district president Stephen Smyth said while he welcomed the investigation by the company - which found the mine's gas management system for longwall moves...

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