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Regulator issues safety alert against explosive use following Cobar mine incident

In response to last week’s underground explosion at the Endeavor mine near Cobar, the New South Wales mine safety watchdog …
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Polymetals to begin staged restart after Cobar incident

Following an underground explosion at Polymetals Resources’ Endeavor mine near Cobar last week, the company has reaffirmed that the safety …
Rio Tinto Tomago Aluminium

Employee consultation begins at Rio Tinto-led aluminium smelter over future operations

Rio Tinto–backed Tomago Aluminium has begun consulting employees and unions on the future of its smelter operations as it continues …

Serious mine incident sparks safety warning

The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert after a worker suffered partial amputation of three fingers during maintenance …
Endeavor explosion

What we know about the Cobar mine incident

Investigations into the explosion at the underground Endeavor mine remain ongoing, with owner Polymetals pledging its continued support for its …

Perseus hits safety milestone amid strong quarter

Perseus Mining has achieved a full year without a lost time injury, underscoring a consistent focus on safety as its …

SAFETY PROCESSES

Genset fire protection with Muster foam-based suppression systems

Diesel-powered generators are critical to keeping infrastructure running. Operating in harsh environments with extreme temperatures and high fuel loads, they …

Is silica dust the new asbestos?

For decades, asbestos was the invisible danger that left a lasting mark on the health and safety landscape. Today, silica …

BenStop named finalist in 2025 WA Work Health and Safety Invention of the Year

The BenStop GP 20/40 Container Door Brace has been named one of four finalists in the 2025 WA Work Health …

How MST drives smarter safety underground

As underground operations grow more complex, mine operators must find new ways to monitor and reduce safety risks.

National Response Centre: Supporting safety across Australia

With experience stemming from its origin as the central fault and emergency centre for Victoria’s Gas and Fuel Corporation, and …

QMIHSC 2025: Insights and innovation in mining safety

The Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) continued on the Gold Coast with its second day delivering a …

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Qld Government launches review into state’s safety framework

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The Queensland Government has released the Terms of Reference for a wide-ranging review into the state’s resources safety framework.

High-risk licence now available digitally

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Workers operating machinery or undertaking rigging are set to benefit from the New South Wales Government’s new digital measure for …

Near-miss at NSW coal mine prompts safety alert

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The New South Wales Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert highlighting the hazards of operator distraction following a near-miss …

Products

Tough just got an upgrade with the Mack Octane Zip 2.0

Mack Boots has once again stepped up with the Octane Zip 2.0 — an evolution of its best-selling work boot, …

Martin introduces the next generation of rail car openers

Martin Engineering has unveiled a redesigned railcar opener that improves ease of use and reduces potential hazards for workers.

MSA Safety launches remote monitoring tool in Pacific-Asia

MSA Safety, a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that help protect people and facility …

Bollé Safety adapts its SPECTRUM model to size S

Bollé Safety, a global leader in eye protection PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), announces the release of the SPECTRUM protective goggle …

Environmental, social and governance

Why water mightn’t be enough to stay hydrated on mine sites

Body Armour director Toni McQuinn explains why water alone may not be enough to achieve effective hydration for Australian miners.
mental health

How mining companies can manage mental health risks

SafeWork SA and ReturnToWorkSA are offering a free training course to South Australian businesses to help them understand how to …

Mining rides the western tech wave

One of the resources industry’s premier events will once again light up the west as it makes its return to …
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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.