Anglo American s Moranbah North mine shut after gas levels spark fears for workers safety
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Increased gas levels caused an explosion at the Grosvenor coal mine last year.
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One of the largest underground mines in Queensland has ceased operations to ensure worker safety after increased gas levels were detected.
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The CFMEU says the closure due to threats to safety is a serious concern
The Mining Board of Inquiry continues to investigate a mine blast, which injured five men, at a nearby site last year
Anglo American found heightened gas levels along its longwall at the Moranbah North mine on Saturday.