Fortescue Metals Group has recognised a commitment to operational efficiency and safety with its autonomous haul (AHS) fleet moving two billion tonnes of material.
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Rio Tinto reaches 30 months fatality free
Rio Tinto has reiterated its focus on the safety of its communities and people amid the latest wave of COVID-19 in certain parts of the world.
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Nova electric vehicle trial a success for Barminco
Barminco and IGO have successfully trialled a Normet electric vehicle at the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in Western Australia, as part of the Electric Mine Consortium's effort to decarbonise mines and boost safety.
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RSHQ flags unmanned vehicle incidents
Resources, Safety and Health Queensland’s (RSHQ) has found that unplanned movement of vehicles accounted for 10 high potential incidents in April.
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Australian mining steps up to eliminate sexual harassment
The Australian mining industry has taken another step in its commitment to stamping out sexual harassment with the establishment of Mineral Council of Australia’s (MCA) National Industry Code.
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Lung disease campaign to identify workplace hazards
Safe Work Australia has launched an occupational lung disease awareness campaign which will run until December 2021.
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Cancer Council urges reduction in silica dust exposure
A campaign to highlight the dangers of exposure to silica dust has been launched by Cancer Council Australia to raise awareness for those working in high-risk industries.
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Dozer driver in narrow escape from flying basalt
A tyre blow-out at a Queensland open cut coal mine caused a lump of basalt to penetrate the cabin of a nearby dozer, narrowly missing its operator.
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Worker injured during transit at NSW mine
A mine worker at Appin Colliery in New South Wales was injured last month when the transport vehicle he was in drove into a cut-through and collided with a piece of stowed equipment.
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NSW safety campaign targets worker responsibility
More than 13,000 mine workers have been engaged by the NSW Resources Regulator as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the risk of collisions from heavy mining equipment.
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ICMM fatality rates drop in 2020
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) company members recorded 44 occupational deaths in 2020, according to its latest industry safety publication.
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MineWell app to support health of workforce
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched its latest effort to support the mental health and resilience of its members with the free MineWell mobile app.
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BHP, Komatsu promote data analysis to identify best work practices
Mining industry leaders have highlighted data analysis as the key to maintaining on-site safety and reducing serious injuries in the workplace.
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BHP highlights diverse culture as key to safety
BHP Western Australia iron ore asset president Brandon Craig says a diverse culture is critical to a safe and highly productive workplace.
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Bis claims Trifecta and EDGE3 an AI winner
Resource logistics company Bis has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that it developed to improve driver safety.
Believed to be an industry first, the system, named Trifecta, has been
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