Underground worker dies after underground incident at Westgold Resources Limited’s Big Bell mine

An underground worker has died after an incident at Westgold Resources Limited’s Big Bell mine, north-west of Cue in Western Australia’s Midwest.

Westgold suspended operations at the site this morning.

It is understood the worker was airlifted to Perth with critical injuries after she was struck by mobile plant, but died in hospital.

In a statement, executive chairman Peter Cook said a full investigation of the incident was underway.

“This devastating news has shaken all of us at Westgold to our core,” he said.

“The safety and wellbeing of our people is a priority to us, which is why we will ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted into this tragic incident.

“In the meantime, we will be extending all the support required to her…