Long-term employee tragically killed at CQ mine named
The company has paid respects to its valued worker
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A MINE worker who died overnight at Fitzroy Australia Resources' Carborough Downs mine site has been named.
The company confirmed that Brad Duxbury, 57, of Ipswich was the employee who died.
Fitzroy Australia Resources chief executive Grant Polwarth extended his deepest sympathies to Mr Duxbury's family and friends.
"Brad was a long-term Carborough Downs employee and a valued member of the Fitzroy team," Mr Polwarth said.
"Fitzroy's current focus is on supporting Brad's family, friends, and all of the Fitzroy workforce impacted by this event."
Mr Polwarth said Mr Duxbury's family has requested that their privacy be respected as they worked through this difficult time.
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