Queensland saw an extended period of rainfall between late January and mid-March, driving 29Metals to suspend operations at its Capricorn copper mine.
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KAMU anti-fatigue safety boots win global iF Design Award
Australian safety footwear brand KAMU has been honoured with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for its anti-fatigue safety boot range.
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Have your say with the water management and treatment survey
This survey is gathering information on how water management solutions can be improved for the mining industry.
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The dangers of contaminated hydraulic fluid
WorkSafe has advised caution following the uncontrolled movement of an elevating work platform, believed to be caused by contaminated hydraulic fluid.
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New insights into life as a WA miner
Curtin University has released a new study on workplace culture across Western Australia’s mining sector.
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Safe to Work May–June: Material handling
Quantity, efficiency and safety are the pillars of mining excellence. At the end of the day, it boils down to how much material can be mined and how smoothly it can be moved.
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CSE Crosscom delivers Nokia LTE to Mt Cattlin
With progress towards renewable energy growing exponentially, global mining power, Arcadium Lithium is finding sustainability in a data-driven future with CSE Crosscom.
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What are mine safety pods?
When part of a mine collapsed in Ballarat this week, 28 workers made it to the safety of an underground pod. But what are these safety chambers?
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Custom fire suppression solutions for mining
There’s an exhaustively long list of potential fire risks in any mining setting. Overheating or malfunctioning equipment such as excavators, loaders, or crushers; electrical systems operating in damp environments; friction and sparks near stockpiles of combustible materials – the list goes on.
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Arc flash incident a reminder follow safety protocols
Authorities are saying safety protocols may not have been followed when an electrical worker was injured by an arc flash at a Queensland coal mine.
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BHP leads the way on gender equality
BHP has demonstrated its commitment to achieving gender balance by becoming the first mining company to surpass over 40 per cent female representation in Chile.
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Lessons learned from Queensland’s worst mining disaster
The 2024 Miners Memorial Day Service will be held during September in Collinsville, Queensland, on the anniversary of Australia’s second worst mining disaster.
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Global Road Technology showcases groundbreaking methods to protect miners
Dust suppression specialists Global Road Technology (GRT) and its Australian distribution partner TotalEnergies Marketing Australia this week shone a spotlight on the dangers to workers of particulate pollution generated by underground coal mining.
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Safety Mate’s GreenTek glove range just got greener
Safety Mate is kicking goals when it comes to supplying sustainably produced gloves to workers in Australia.
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Haul truck tyre goes flying during maintenance
A haul truck tyre rim, weighing 2.5 tonnes, was dangerously launched into the air after a maintenance mishap in New South Wales.
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Near miss “a timely reminder” of the dangers of moving equipment
A coal miner in Queensland has avoided serious injury after being struck by a rotating dragline – a type of large excavator used in surface mining – while conducting cable relocation works.
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Celebrating 40 years of safe coal shipping
Abbot Point Operations (APO) has celebrated four decades of safe coal shipping at the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQET).
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A new standard in rock bolt safety
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) has developed new technology to boost rock bolt safety in underground mines.
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How does mining stack up on mental health?
Safe Work Australia has released its latest report looking at the mental health of Australian workers.
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What does NSW SafeWork’s new era mean for me?
SafeWork NSW is set to become a regulator in its own right after recommendations were handed down from a 12-month inquiry by former judge Robert McDougall.
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