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Queensland explosives shortage bites

Causing challenges for some of state's miners

Queensland miners have found themselves in a position where they can drill, but not fill, blast holes. Photo: Noel Dyson

Queensland miners have found themselves in a position where they can drill, but not fill, blast holes. Photo: Noel Dyson

Some Queensland miners have been able to drill but not fill blast holes due to an explosives shortage through March and into April. Part of the issue appears to be the fire that affected Jemena's Queensland...

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