Queensland initiative focuses on key mine safety factor
A project aimed at strengthening the safety capabilities of frontline supervisors across Queensland’s mining sector has begun, with industry leaders …
Safety body calls for stronger action on workplace sexual harassment
Australia’s peak workplace health and safety body is urging the industry to treat sexual harassment as a preventable hazard and …
Bill to restore industry confidence in Queensland’s resources regulator
After a report found “serious weaknesses” in Queensland’s resources safety system last year, the introduction of new legislation could now …
Mine truck drivers under safety microscope following incident
After a compliance failure led to a loaded haul truck rolling over, miners are being called on to ensure site …
Mine rescue competition winners announced
The 2026 iteration of one of Australia’s largest safety exercises has concluded, with a major miner taking out the silver …
Regulator issues notice to mine for compliance lapse
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Investigation is only the beginning: Strengthening safety systems in mining
In high-risk industries such as mining, investigations are critical, but they are only the starting point.
Top miners put safety skills to the test
Mining heavyweights BHP and Newmont will go head-to-head this week in a major mine safety exercise alongside 11 other teams …
Operators urged to eliminate fall risks on mine sites
As maintenance teams navigate the realities of working at height, a new approach is emerging, one built on foresight, not …
Mine injury draws attention to installation risks
After a poly pipe struck a worker at an underground mine in Queensland, operators are being advised to account for …
Vehicle incidents trigger fresh mine safety alerts
Two vehicle incidents at separate surface mine sites in New South Wales have put the spotlight back on traffic management …
Lost detonator underground triggers alert
A missing electronic detonator at an underground mine has prompted a reminder from the NSW Resources Regulator about obligations around …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Psychosocial incident reporting must be front of mind, regulator urges
The NSW Resources Regulator has flagged a growing compliance issue across mining operations, after receiving numerous incident notifications months – …
Mine truck blaze reignites regulator’s safety stance
An underground truck blaze in a metalliferous mine has reinforced the NSW Resources Regulator’s hard line on mobile plant fire …
Queensland safety plan: more oversight, more support, safer workplaces
Queensland’s Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health has unveiled a suite of five-year strategic plans aimed at significantly improving health, …
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SPATA welding gloves have arrived
AWS has now unveiled the all-new range of SPATA welding gloves – a breakthrough collection that has been lauded as …
Getting an earful of safety from Moldex
Safety Mate and Moldex’s disposable foam earplugs, Zebras, are designed to provide “serious protection” in noisy environments.
CST ULTRA: Advanced respiratory protection for mining maintenance crews
Mining safety discussions often focus on the coalface, yet some of the most persistent respiratory risks occur elsewhere on site. …Most Popular Right Now
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.
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 …
‘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 …