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Safe to Work March–April: Employee wellbeing innovations

If Australia is to continue setting the pace in global mining innovation, its workforce must not only stay safe – …
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Workers to be redeployed in Iron Knob wind-down

GFG Alliance is moving ahead with plans to put its Iron Knob hematite and magnetite iron ore operation in South …
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Regulator warning after drilling breaches abandoned mine tailings

An underground metals mine in New South Wales has made efforts to plug a hole made during exploration drilling that …
Anglo American

Anglo fortifies mine rescue strength

A new training centre supported by Anglo American is aiming to boost mine rescue capabilities and shorten response times when …
safety incidents

Fatigue behind overturned vehicle on haul road

A worker at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales has escaped injury after an alleged micro-sleep led to …
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Emergency committee combats reignited mine fire at Broken Hill

A fire that broke out at Perilya’s Broken Hill mine almost 250km north of Mildura, Victoria on Sunday has reignited …

SAFETY PROCESSES

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How Whitehaven has kept up 13 injury-free years

Whitehaven Coal is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 5000 days without a lost time injury (LTI) at its …
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NSW safety watchdog launches compliance blitz

With 2025 officially underway, the New South Wales Resources Regulator has a new set of compliance priorities in its sights …
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MEU launches Grosvenor explosion investigation

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) is launching an investigation into the 2024 explosion that caused a month-long fire at …
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Underground falling cable prompts regulator warning

A miner at an underground coal mine in New South Wales has been hit by a cable to the head …

Getting mines to a future free from silicosis

Safe to Work sat down with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to discuss what can be done to protect …

Raising awareness to new heights

The Australian Working at Height Association wants to see the increasing rates of height-related injuries and fatalities slashed.

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SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Are you taking mining home this summer?

Welding fume: The current state of play

musculoskeletal

Are you at risk of musculoskeletal injury?

SAFETY INSIGHTS

Queensland storm season

Warning: Incoming storms and baking heat

BHP

BHP found not at fault in iron ore train crash

Workers with coal at open pit

SAFETY ANALYSIS

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South Australian WHS notices highest in a decade

AIMEX

Making history at AIMEX 2025

Safety regulation

Excessive workplace noise message received loud and clear

A campaign to raise awareness about noise-related risks in the workplace has ended following audits at 80 South Australian businesses.

Have your say on reducing workplace welding fumes

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Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on a proposal to reduce the aluminium (welding fumes) workplace exposure standard (WES).

Are mine safety incidents on the rise?

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A new report from the New South Wales Resources Regulator has revealed an increase in reported safety incidents at large …

Products

How Diacon is revolutionising conveyor maintenance

Diacon Australia’s conveyor guard system is taking the hassle out of maintenance.
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The hidden hazard: Why poor nutrition could be one of mining’s biggest safety and productivity risks

What started as a passion project among four friends has become one of Australia’s fastest growing nutrition and sleep support …

Reliable Kito Hoist for mining

The Kito ER2 electric chain hoist is a heavy-duty solution tailored for mining operations where safety and reliability are essential.

Meeting any challenge: Muster Fire International

Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppression Systems.

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Tackling workplace fatigue in the mining industry

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Underground conveyor fire sparks warning to industry

Safety Mate

Safety Mate putting the ‘green’ in GreenTek

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‘Progress is being made’ on culture: Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto has published the findings of an ongoing independent progress review on its work to deliver sustained workplace cultural …
Mechanix Wear

A labour of glove

Thanks to a new partnership, Mechanix Wear gloves are being recycled into the very fabric of a greener future.

Optimise your PPE: Boost safety and embrace sustainability

Regularly reviewing your personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions is essential for ensuring both worker safety and operational efficiency.
At the 2023 Prospect Awards. Image: Prime Creative Media

Prospect Awards finalists announced

The 2024 finalists for the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been released, highlighting some of the best and brightest the resources sector …
MinRes Air

MinRes Air takes to the skies

Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) new internal airline, MinRes Air, has taken to the skies for the first time with the inaugural …