Two people have been killed by an explosion at the Endeavour mine in western New South Wales, devastating the local community of Cobar. Officers were told that a man, believed to be in his 60s, had been confirmed dead after the underground explosion. The NSW resources regulator, which is responsible for compliance and enforcement across the state’s mining sector, confirmed it was investigating. “This is a heartbreaking day for the Cobar community and will be felt across the entire mining industry,” he said. A NSW Mine Workers’ Alliance spokesperson, Tony Callinan, called on the mine operator and regulator to undertake an open investigation.

Source: The Guardian October 27, 2025 21:00 UTC