The incident at Bootu Creek Mine is an absolute tragedy and my thoughts go to all the workers at the site and the families involved.

Territorians have the right to go to work and return safely to their families. 

As the Minister for Primary Industry and Resources I directed that an Instruction be issued by the department to OM (Manganese) Ltd, requiring them to cease in-pit operations immediately.  The Instruction has been issued.

The incident is currently under police investigation and NT Worksafe have been notified and are soon to be at the site.

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