Ok Tedi Mining has halted its copper-gold-silver mine operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
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NSW to increase surveillance over coal industry
New South Wales plans to implement an independent review of health surveillance in the coal sector due to the re-emergence of dust diseases across other mining jurisdictions in Australia.
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Fire erupts from QLD exploration drill rig
A fire has broken out from the compressed air system on a UDR 1000 reverse circulation drill rig during an exploration activity in Queensland.
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Keen to boost profitability and innovation? Survey says women hold the key
Hiring more women to the workplace is not just about ticking the diversity box for a company.
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Contending with unseen hazards
Safety hazards can come from things that are unseen, with high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines potentially a catastrophic cause. APA Group raises the mining industry’s awareness of what needs to be considered before working in pipeline corridors.
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Coates Hire spells out safety across supply chain
Coates Hire has created two safety guides for truck drivers and load restraint protocols to promote and embed safe processes across its network of machinery transportation partners.
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Women in Industry announces 2021 ambassador, sponsor
Women in Industry is thrilled to introduce its 2021 ambassador, ifm efector marketing manager, Rachael Ashfield.
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Mining companies advised to revisit vehicle hazard plans
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has reported a near-collision at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales.
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Keeping steady on uneven ground
Hummingbird Electronics is helping guard machinery and operators from the risk of rollovers, a common risk that comes with mining terrains.
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Pacific Ears ushers in a sound new year
A great new year's resolution to add to one's list would be to protect their hearing in 2021 with the best protection possible: custom made hearing plugs from Pacific Ears.
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UniPass innovation enhances rock bolting safety for modern mines
Friction bolts or resin installed rock bolts hold together the safety of underground mines by providing ground support to keep workers safe from roof falls or collapsing ground. Minova has revolutionised traditional bolts with its Unipass technology.
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Hexagon enhances MineProtect for real-time visual safety guide
The dangers faced by miners every day are too numerous and varied to be addressed by point solutions. Hexagon’s mining division explains how its strengthened MineProtect safety portfolio can help to mitigate these risks.
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Mental health initiative expands FIFO reach
A Shinema bus project comprising an old Toyota coaster bus and cinema screen is planning to travel through more towns in the Mid West region of Western Australia to reach fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers and other communities.
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Human vibration: addressing a less spoken about hazard
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists experts reveal what mining companies can do to mitigate human vibration exposure and reduce back injuries while their employees operate on the bumpy ground of mine sites.
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WA probes East Kimberley iron ore spill
The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is investigating a discharge of turbid water from the Ridges iron ore mine after a creek near Doon Doon in the East Kimberley turned red.
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Thiess, Glencore leverage real-time dust control
Thiess has worked with Glencore to develop a range of controls that ensure the impact of dust, noise and blasting at the Mt Owen coal mine in New South Wales is minimised.
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Kal Tire breaks down barriers for trainee technicians
As a registered training organisation, Kal Tire is investing in its next wave of tyre technicians, preparing them with the knowledge and skills required to work in this role, while diversifying the industry.
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Dump truck sinks into ground as strata fails
A dump truck at an open cut mine in New South Wales has dropped at least a metre into the ground due to a dump wall failure.
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Mine worker respiratory illness highlights need for PPE
A mobile plant operator at the Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales has been diagnosed with a lung disease after working in the mining and non-mining sectors for more than 35 years.
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NSW enforces stricter dust exposure standards
New South Wales has lifted its exposure standards for respirable coal dust and diesel particulate matter (DPM) in the workplace starting this month.
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