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“We all remember”: 20 years since the Beaconsfield mine rescue in Tasmania

On May 9, 2026, Tasmania will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Beaconsfield mine rescue, where two miners were trapped after a rockfall. Premier Jeremy Rockliff highlighted the incident's significance, stating, 'I think just about every Australian over 30 knows exactly where they were.' Arete Capital Partners plans to resume gold production at the site by the end of 2026.

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