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Iron-ore major Fortescue has temporarily
suspended site operations at Solomon Hub, in the Pilbara, following a
"significant incident" involving an employee.
The Western Mine Workers Alliance said in
statement on social media that a worker had been killed at the Fortescue mine
site.
However, Fortescue did not give any detail
regarding the incident, saying that it was working closely with the state
police and the Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety.
“The safety and wellbeing of our team
members is our highest priority and at this time our focus is on ensuring that
support is being provided to our employees and contractors,” said Fortescue CEO
Elizabeth Gaines.