UNDERGROUND

Scorched earth leads to answers on Cadia loader fire

Investigation finds the loader drove over discarded explosives mix

The rear left side of the loader and the operator’s cabin with fire damage. Credit: Resources Regulator

The rear left side of the loader and the operator’s cabin with fire damage. Credit: Resources Regulator

An investigation by the New South Wales Resources Regulator into an October 25 2021 loader fire at Newmont's Cadia Valley Operations has found the fire was sparked when the loader drove over a quantity...

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