After decades of pleas, fallen miners from a historic mine will be memorialised
The 151 workers who have died at the Mount Isa Mines will finally be honoured after residents have advocated for a memorial for almost 30 years.
In the remote outback town of Mount Isa, Queensland, a $4.7 million memorial will be constructed to honor the 151 miners who lost their lives at the historic Mount Isa Mines. The memorial, set to be completed by late 2027, will be jointly funded by the Queensland state government, Glencore, the current owners of the mine, and the Mount Isa City Council.
The Mount Isa Miners Memorial, to be built on Frank Aston Hill overlooking the town, will bring recognition to the lives sacrificed by these miners and their families. Former resident Steve Trevor, whose brother Tony died in a mining accident in 1995, has spent decades advocating for a memorial, expressing the emotional weight of the loss. Local John Moran, who first called for the memorial in 1998, emphasized the significance of honoring the 151 miners who lived and worked in Mount Isa.
Despite previous attempts, the memorial project stalled until Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie pledged $2 million from the repurposed Mount Isa Transition Fund. Glencore, through its COO Troy Wilson, will also contribute $2 million to the project. Wilson highlighted the historical connection between the mine and the local community, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who did not return from work.
The memorial will serve as a place of reflection and education for visitors, ensuring that the sacrifices made by these miners are never forgotten.
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