Australia: Cobar miners and visitors speak out over the death of Endeavor Mine workers

After initial news reportage, the mainstream media has largely dropped the story, showing little interest in how this tragedy will impact psychologically and economically on the immediate families or the community.

Several miners and their families spoke with World Socialist Web Site reporters about the underground explosion that killed Holly Clarke, 24, and Ambrose Patrick McMullen, 59, early Tuesday at Endeavor Mine just outside Cobar in far west New South Wales (NSW).

Another young woman, Mackenzie Stirling, was injured and transported to hospital in Orange.

The small community of Cobar has about 3,500 people, most of them employed directly or indirectly in mining, who are still attempting to deal with the tragedy.

Dash has been a miner for almost 30 years and worked closely with McMullen in the same mine for about 10 years, and six years doing the same job.

McMullen, originally from Cootehill in County Cavan, Ireland, is survived by his wife and family.

Author's summary: Miners and families speak out after tragic mine accident.

World Socialist Web Site — 2025-10-31

Australia: Cobar miners and visitors speak out over the death of Endeavor Mine workers

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