XSTRATA has temporarily closed its George Fisher zinc mine in Mount Isa, following the death of an employee on 19 May 2009.
The 50-year-old man died after an underground incident involving heavy machinery.
Xstrata spokesman Kevin Hendry says the man was a valued and longstanding employee and the company has extended its sympathy to his family and friends.
The mining company says that a full and thorough investigation has already commenced to investigate the cause of the death.
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