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BHP looks for answers in SA mine fatality

BHP has launched its own investigation into the death of a contractor on April 25 at Olympic Dam in South Australia, alongside investigations by SA Police and SafeWork SA.

Nathan Scholz (right) with his friend and colleague, Jacob. Photo provided by Scholz’s family.

Nathan Scholz (right) with his friend and colleague, Jacob. Photo provided by Scholz’s family.

Exact Mining Services contractor Nathan Scholz (25) from Two Wells, north of Adelaide, was pronounced dead at the scene after being critically injured in a collision with a vehicle. Emergency crews...

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