BHP principal, mining systems in technology, Chirag Sathe expands on the vision for autonomous mining to bring greater safety to mine sites.
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NSW adamant to keep dust exposure low
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has updated its key compliance priorities for the first half of 2021, while retaining respirable dust as one of its targets.
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BHP to invest $45m in Pilbara roads safety
BHP has joined forces with the Australian and Western Australian governments to improve road and rail safety in the Pilbara region.
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Sandvik adds evacuation mode to OptiMine
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has enhanced its OptiMine platform with evacuation mode to help lead people to rescue chambers safely.
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Victoria to host impact testing facility
Monash University is leading the launch of a national drop weight impact testing facility in Melbourne, Victoria to boost the structural safety of high-risk infrastructure.
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Martin Engineering delivers online conveyor training
COVID-19 has introduced a number of hardships on bulk material handlers, including limiting their options for critical training to improve conveyor safety and productivity.
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Fortescue joins fight against domestic violence
Fortescue Metals Group has earned a White Ribbon Australia accreditation, marking it as a safe and respectful workplace against violence towards women.
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Cat Connected Worker to deliver asset positioning
Caterpillar is collaborating with Guardhat to develop wearable technology that can monitor people in challenging settings.
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WA enforces DPM standard
All Western Australian mining operations are now required to comply with a workplace exposure standard for diesel particulate matter (DPM).
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INX to expand safety management software via takeover
INX Software has agreed to acquire VIX Resources, setting the former up to become the largest global workforce logistics player in the resources sector.
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Mining fatalities retain steady average
The number of fatalities in the mining sector last year has matched its five-year average from 2015 to 2019, according to a Safe Work Australia report.
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AIOH awards grant for occupational disease prevention
The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) has announced the recipients of its first project grants after opening the program earlier this year.
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Newmont to minimise technology distractions
Newmont chief technology officer Dean Gehring has warned that the introduction of new technologies can cause distractions on-site.
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ABB strengthens safety in hoist operations
Switzerland-headquartered technology company ABB has launched a suite of mine hoist safety products that improves personnel and equipment safety in the mining industry.
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Mining goes on a safety journey
The mining sector has experienced a shift change over the last 30 years in respect to incident response, personal protective equipment, and most recently COVID-19. Safe to Work speaks with Northern Star Resources’ occupational health and safety manager (corporate), David Mccutcheon, about the change.
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Anglo American invests in Aquila safety tech boost
Anglo American plans to inject $240 million into the development of its Aquila coal mine in Queensland to set a new safety standard at the site.
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Fenner Dunlop takes safety procedures full circle
Fenner Dunlop’s highest priority has always been safety due to its workers’ exposure to hazardous equipment and work environments. The company discusses its focus on people to ensure safe operations.
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NSW uncovers illegal sapphire mining
The New South Wales Resources Regulator and police have discovered alleged illegal mining activities on Rickey’s Lane, Sapphire near Inverell.
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Mine workers vulnerable to climate change impacts: Deloitte
Deloitte has recognised heat stress as a top concern of climate change as it sets to impact workers’ health, safety and ability to perform tasks.
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The digital mine: A four-step approach to predictive maintenance 4.0
The path to interoperability — the pinnacle of the smart mine — is paved with real-time operational data and analytics.
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