A 75-year-old contract worker has died following a serious workplace incident at a gold mining operation in Western Australia's Goldfields region. The incident has prompted investigations by workplace safety authorities and police, while mining operations have been temporarily suspended.

The incident occurred at Regis Resources' Duketon South operation, located approximately 130 kilometres north of Laverton and more than 700 kilometres from Perth.

According to information released on Saturday, 7 November 2026, emergency services were called to the mining camp at Bandya at approximately 12:30 pm on Friday, 6 November. Medical personnel at the mine site provided immediate first aid to the worker before emergency responders arrived. Despite these efforts, the man could not be revived.

Regis Resources confirmed that the deceased was a member of its contract workforce and had been carrying out duties at the Duketon South operation when the incident happened.

The company expressed its condolences to the worker's family, friends and colleagues following the tragic loss. It also confirmed that support services had been activated to assist employees and other people affected by the incident.

As a precautionary measure, operations across the Duketon mining site were stood down while investigations continued. The suspension is intended to allow authorities to examine the circumstances surrounding the worker's death and assess any relevant workplace safety concerns.

Work Safe Western Australia has launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators and inspectors are making arrangements to attend the site as soon as practicable to examine the circumstances and gather relevant evidence.

Western Australian Police will also prepare a report for the Coroner, which will form part of the official investigation into the death.

Work Safe Commissioner Sally North extended her condolences to the deceased worker's family, friends and colleagues. Authorities have not yet released further details about the exact nature of the incident or what may have caused the worker's death.

Duketon South forms part of Regis Resources' wider Duketon mining operations in the northern Goldfields. The operation includes several mining facilities and processing infrastructure that contribute to Western Australia's gold production industry.

The incident has renewed attention on workplace safety in Australia's mining sector, particularly the importance of risk management, emergency response procedures and the protection of workers operating in remote locations.

Mining operations often involve demanding working conditions, specialised machinery and complex safety requirements. Employers and contractors are responsible for maintaining appropriate safety systems and ensuring workers receive necessary training and support.

The investigation will examine the circumstances of the incident and determine whether any workplace safety issues contributed to the death.

The company is cooperating with authorities as investigations continue. Further information is expected to be released when it becomes available through official channels.

The worker's identity has not been publicly released in the available reporting. The incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of protecting every worker in Australia's industrial and mining workplaces.