Mining can be a dangerous profession, whether you’re operating above ground in open cut conditions or deep underground, it’s the smaller risks that can sometimes be the major health hazards.
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QLD announces $4bn relief package, opens mining roles
The Queensland Government has unveiled a $4 billion package to support jobs, businesses, health and households in response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Nivek’s commitment to fitter’s safety
Following an unfortunate bout of injuries and fatalities, the mining industry is pushing for better safety and compliance, prompting many mines to rethink existing work practices and focus on making the right tools for the job available.
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Resources sector to address workplace sexual harassment
Over half (or 62 per cent) of female employees in the resources sector do not perceive their industry as diverse, according to the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) 2020 survey.
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QMEA teaches students the Pit to Port process
The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) has helped students from the Gladstone region to understand the connection between classroom lessons and the working world.
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MineARC’s GuardIAN Intelligence Network: Looking out for your personnel
Equipped with advanced safety features, MineARC’s Refuge Chambers have saved lives in mining emergencies around the world. Now, the company has taken mine safety innovation to the next level with the GuardIAN Intelligence Network.
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Cyclone Damien disrupts DeGrussa operations
Sandfire Resources has felt the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Damien after heavy rainfall left a section of the DeGrussa copper-gold mine in Western Australia flooded.
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Alcoa receives ASI certification in WA
Alcoa’s sustainability efforts at its Western Australian operations have been recognised on a global level with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification.
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Vale to repair damage following Brumadinho disaster anniversary
Vale has reserved $R24.1 billion ($8.4 billion) for reparation actions and indemnities due to the 2019 Brumadinhno dam collapse in Brazil.
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Recovery mission to resume at Henty gold mine
Tasmania Police has stated that it was “highly unlikely” that the missing PYBAR contract worker at the Henty gold mine in Tasmania could have survived a mine collapse.
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QLD recruits additional mine inspectors
The Queensland Government has boosted the ranks of the state’s mine and quarry inspectors to 46 with four new recruits.
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Coronado stops Curragh tyre-related activities
Coronado Global Resources has suspended all tyre and wheel rim fitting activities at the Curragh mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin following an incident last week.
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RST combats dust using less water
Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has experienced an increase in demand for its Hi-Foam product as mining and quarrying companies look for ways to reduce water consumption.
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Blundstone steps into 150th year
Blundstone is releasing two limited edition pairs of boots this year to celebrate its 150-year milestone.
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Mining companies continue support of bushfire relief
Evolution Mining has joined BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Newcrest Mining and Kirkland Lake Gold in donating towards Australia’s bushfire crisis.
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Authorities attend Curragh mine following incident
Queensland police, the Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI) and other relevant authorities have attended the Curragh coal mine near Blackwater, Queensland following an incident involving a contract worker.
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Community mental health service to open in Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia will be home to a 10-bed community mental health service before the end of next year.
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Rio Tinto autonomous truck ablaze at Pilbara iron ore mine
Rio Tinto has confirmed that it investigated a fire that occurred on a haul truck at the Yandicoogina mine in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
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SafeWork updates legislation for NSW workers
SafeWork New South Wales has made amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, or WHS Regulation, which came into effect on November 15.
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Snacking at work is actually good for you
More than a third (35 per cent) of employees feel as though their company isn’t doing enough to improve wellbeing in the workplace.
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