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Peabody Energy Australia labor disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Peabody Energy backpays $5 million to Australian miners

In July 2026 a court found Peabody Energy Australia liable for failing to ensure safe road conditions at its Wilpinjong Mine, leading to a seven‑figure settlement with an injured worker. The judgment highlighted employer

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United Wambo mine fatal accident

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Shotfirer Paul Phillips killed in United Wambo mine accident near Singleton, Australia

In early August 2026, a worker—identified as a contractor—died after a mobile‑equipment incident at the United Wambo open‑cut coal mine in New South Wales' Hunter Valley. Glencore, the mine operator, halted operations, r

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Peabody Energy NSW coal disputes

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Peabody ends third Wambo lockout after Fair Work Commission challenge

In June 2026 Peabody Energy lodged a Stage 2 scoping report to add two new pits at the Wilpinjong open‑cut mine near Mudgee, targeting 45 million tonnes of thermal coal without increasing the approved production level. T