A New Zealand man has reportedly died in an Australian copper
mine.
The contractor for Incitec Pivot Limited was fatally injured
in an accident near the Xstrata Mount Isa Mines' copper
smelter in northwest Queensland on Wednesday morning, ABC
News reported.
The man was former Waikato man Jordan Taurima, the Waikato
Times reported.
The Hautapu Rugby Club paid tribute to Taurima on their
Facebook page.
"RIP Jordan Taurima, We will sadly miss seeing and playing
alongside you in the Red & White Jersey. On behalf of
Hautapu Sports Club we send our thoughts and prayers to
Jordans whanau & friends. Proud to Play for Hautapu!!"
Xstrata, Incitec Pivot, Queensland Police and the Queensland
Department of Mines are investigating the accident, ABC News
reported.
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