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rshq, fire, mine, safety, NSW Resources Regulator

News, Training

WA mine rescue teams set for safety showdown

Sixteen emergency response teams from Western Australia’s mining sector – including those from Rio Tinto and Mineral Resources – will descend on Kalgoorlie next month to compete in the 2026 Surface Mine Emergency Rescue Competition (SMERC). Read More

Staff writer2 days agoApril 9, 2026 Comments Off 42

Vehicle incident halts operations at King of the Hills mine

Vault Minerals has temporarily suspended operations at the King of the Hills mine in Western Australia following a fatal light vehicle incident involving a contractor worker. Read More

Staff writer3 days agoApril 8, 2026 Comments Off 195

Features

Safety Mate reduces fatigue from the ground up

Multi-faceted solution-providers like Safety Mate are helping mine sites reduce fatigue by cutting the problem down at its roots. Read More

Staff writer3 days agoApril 8, 2026 Comments Off 46

Australian, Events

Experience the ultimate mining showcase at QME 2026

The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is shaping up to be a must-attend event for those looking to get ahead in Queensland’s mining industry, with a strong speaker program offering expert analysis on the pivotal trends shaping the sector and strategic insights into the future of mining across the Bowen Basin and Queensland. This is the place to see, touch and experience the future of mining. Read More

Staff writer3 days agoApril 8, 2026 Comments Off 100

Australian, Events

WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 returns with a powerful conference agenda

Western Australia’s mining sector is set to converge at the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 (WA Mining), returning to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on September 16–17 with a high-impact program designed to inspire, inform and drive the industry forward. Read More

Staff writer3 days agoApril 10, 2026 Comments Off 53

Products

The Nederman GoMax fume eliminator has arrived

The newly introduced Nederman GoMax Fume Extraction System blends compact power with maximum protection against welding fume and other workplace respiratory hazards. Read More

Staff writer3 days agoApril 8, 2026 Comments Off 48

Hazardous materials, News, Safety events and incidents, Underground operations

SafeWork SA issues explosives safety warning after South Australian mine fire

A fire at an underground explosives magazine at a South Australian mine has prompted a safety warning to operators about the storage and handling of blasting materials. Read More

Staff writer4 days agoApril 7, 2026 Comments Off 108

Events, International

PNG Chiefs kick off as Impact Partner for PNG Expo 2026

The PNG Chiefs join the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) as key Impact Partner for 2026. Read More

Staff writerMarch 31, 2026, 3:58 pmMarch 31, 2026 Comments Off 79

Features

Nome cuts fatigue risk underground

By continuously capturing critical data, Nome’s automated monitoring system reduces fatigue risk underground. Read More

Staff writerMarch 30, 2026, 4:15 pmMarch 30, 2026 Comments Off 112

Products

Safety Mate works hand in glove with mine safety

Workers in industries like mining are often forced to compromise when choosing safety gloves – sacrificing cut protection for impact resistance, grip for liquid protection, or comfort for durability. Read More

Staff writerMarch 30, 2026, 1:11 pmApril 1, 2026 Comments Off 80

Events, News

Safety show spotlights practical solutions for evolving safety risks

The Workplace Health & Safety Show (WHSS) Queensland has wrapped up at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, marking its return to Queensland after three years – and a lot has changed in that time. Read More

Staff writerMarch 27, 2026, 2:41 pmMarch 27, 2026 Comments Off 107

Australian, Events

More time to recognise excellence: Women in Industry Awards extend nominations

Nominations for the Women in Industry Awards have been extended, giving individuals and organisations additional time to recognise and celebrate outstanding women making significant contributions across Australia’s industrial sectors.
Read More

Staff writerMarch 25, 2026, 12:02 pmMarch 25, 2026 Comments Off 83

Australian, Events

Last Call: Nominations for the Women in Industry Awards close soon

Now is the time to spotlight the exceptional women who are breaking barriers, reshaping what’s possible, and driving growth across industries like transport, mining, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, trades, and beyond.
Read More

Staff writerMarch 23, 2026, 10:22 amMarch 23, 2026 Comments Off 102

News, Safety events and incidents, Surface operations

Focus on operator awareness following safety events

A momentary lapse in awareness has led to high-risk mobile plant incidents across two New South Wales mine sites, with the state regulator reinforcing the importance of operator vigilance. Read More

Staff writerMarch 23, 2026, 10:07 amMarch 23, 2026 Comments Off 201

News, Safety events and incidents, Safety insights

Report on serious excavator fall incident released

The NSW Resources Regulator has released details of its investigation into an incident that left a contractor with serious leg injuries after a fall from a stationary excavator in the state’s Hunter Valley. Read More

Staff writerMarch 20, 2026, 9:31 amMarch 20, 2026 Comments Off 248

News, Work health and safety, Workforce wellbeing

AREEA flags gaps in laws for FIFO, shift work

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) has urged the Federal Government to use its review of the National Employment Standards (NES) to address “structural flaws” in workplace laws affecting 24/7 industries such as mining. Read More

Staff writerMarch 19, 2026, 9:18 amMarch 19, 2026 Comments Off 243

Features

Sleeping the fatigue off: An expert’s take

Fatigue is a measurable biological impairment that can compromise judgment and safety long before people notice, but the right kind of sleep can make all the difference. Read More

Staff writerMarch 18, 2026, 8:49 amMarch 18, 2026 Comments Off 352

Features

Why better sleep could be mining’s most underrated safety control

Body Armour is redefining the fatigue conversation and putting sleep where it belongs – at the centre. Read More

Staff writerMarch 18, 2026, 8:43 amMarch 18, 2026 Comments Off 217

Products, Safety processes, Safety technology

Moving toward safer and more sustainable fire protection with F3 foam

Across the fire suppression industry, there is a growing shift toward safer and more environmentally responsible firefighting agents. Read More

Staff writerMarch 18, 2026, 8:38 amMarch 18, 2026 Comments Off 286

arc flash, electricity, electrocute electric shock, mine safety

News, Safety events and incidents, Underground operations

Electrical safety gaps in focus following underground mining incidents

Two recent electrical incidents at separate underground mines have flipped the switch on potential risks and consequences of cutting live power and conducting hot work in unsafe conditions. Read More

Staff writerMarch 17, 2026, 9:03 amMarch 17, 2026 Comments Off 160

Staff writer

WA mine rescue teams set for safety showdown

Vehicle incident halts operations at King of the Hills mine

Safety Mate reduces fatigue from the ground up

Experience the ultimate mining showcase at QME 2026

WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 returns with a powerful conference agenda

The Nederman GoMax fume eliminator has arrived

SafeWork SA issues explosives safety warning after South Australian mine fire

PNG Chiefs kick off as Impact Partner for PNG Expo 2026

Nome cuts fatigue risk underground

Safety Mate works hand in glove with mine safety

Safety show spotlights practical solutions for evolving safety risks

More time to recognise excellence: Women in Industry Awards extend nominations

Last Call: Nominations for the Women in Industry Awards close soon

Focus on operator awareness following safety events

Report on serious excavator fall incident released

AREEA flags gaps in laws for FIFO, shift work

Sleeping the fatigue off: An expert’s take

Why better sleep could be mining’s most underrated safety control

Moving toward safer and more sustainable fire protection with F3 foam

Electrical safety gaps in focus following underground mining incidents

Kal Tire technology drives safer tyre services

Machinery, equipment investment is much more important than you realise

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