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Port Hedland shuttered as tropical cyclone becomes ‘severe’

Tropical Cyclone Zelia will soon make landfall in Western Australia’s north, closing Australia’s largest iron ore port, Port Hedland, as …
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Anglo American slashes 22,500 hours of hazard exposure

Anglo American has achieved a significant safety milestone at its Queensland coal mines.
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Workers on full pay during Tahmoor mine shutdown

Production is expected to restart at the Tahmoor colliery in the New South Wales Wollondilly region soon. Until then – …
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Tipped dozer prompts warnings of rising trend

A dozer at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales that tipped onto its side last week has …
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Bowen Basin to flood with 1000 new mining jobs

An $877 million expansion to Pembroke’s Olive Downs steelmaking coal complex in Queensland will see up to 1000 jobs created.
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Mining mental health research gets a boost

A raft of new PhD scholarships are being funded with the aim of boosting research into better mental health outcomes …

SAFETY PROCESSES

The role of technology in enhancing mining safety

Mining remains one of the most hazardous industries but thankfully, technology is transforming its safety. These innovations help mining companies …
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Coal mine roof cave-in highlights need for quick action

A roof fall that occurred in an underground coal mine in New South Wales has highlighted the need for quick …
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Have your say on addressing mine site collisions

Consultation is now open on the draft of a guide that aims to address vehicle collisions in the New South …
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Lessons learned from haul truck fire

The New South Wales Resources Regulator has warned mines to assess the emergency preparedness of their operators after a driver …
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Regulator launches Broken Hill mine fire investigation

The New South Wales Resources Regulator has launched a causal investigation into the factors that led to an underground mine …

Should WHS Standards be free?

The Australian Institute of Health and Safety is calling for mandatory workplace health and safety Standards to be free – …

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Mining rides the western tech wave

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Mine fire inquiry finds notices issued more than halved

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A new report has shown an uptick in mine fires in 2024, but official notices issued in response have decreased …

Fatigue behind overturned vehicle on haul road

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A worker at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales has escaped injury after an alleged micro-sleep led to …

NSW safety watchdog launches compliance blitz

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

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ARCK Solutions is on a mission to revolutionise the resources industry’s hydration standards and boost the health and wellness of …
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Safe to Work May–June: Material handling

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Nivek’s Beast of Burden shoulders the load of maintenance

Nivek’s Beast of Burden shoulders the load of maintenance.

How Diacon is revolutionising conveyor maintenance

Diacon Australia’s conveyor guard system is taking the hassle out of maintenance.

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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …