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Earth still moves after premature detonation

DURING the firing sequence, a loaded blast hole detonated prematurely at a Queensland open cut coal mine.

A loaded blast hole detonated prematurely at a Queensland open cut coal mine.

A loaded blast hole detonated prematurely at a Queensland open cut coal mine.

The Queensland Mines Inspectorate said an exclusion zone was in place during the firing sequence, so coal mine workers were at a safe distance. The inspectorate said site senior executives should ensure...

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