EnergyAustralia is working to prevent any potential impacts from the cracks that have emerged in the wall of the Yallourn coal mine in Victoria, following the impacts of flooding in the Gippsland region.

A tyre blow-out at a Queensland open cut coal mine caused a lump of basalt to penetrate the cabin of a nearby dozer, narrowly missing its operator.

A mine worker at Appin Colliery in New South Wales was injured last month when the transport vehicle he was in drove into a cut-through and collided with a piece of stowed equipment.

Anglo American has responded to Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry’s second report on last year’s Grosvenor underground coal mine incident with $5 million to fund underground mine research.

The University of Queensland has installed an experimental chamber to improve the safety of underground mining applications. The enclosed chamber uses hydrostatic pressure to simulate underground rock blasting, enabling researchers to gain a stronger understanding of how rock fractures underground. It is hoped that the project will validate advanced modelling tools to deliver safer and … Continue reading University of Queensland to improve blasting safety →

More than 13,000 mine workers have been engaged by the NSW Resources Regulator as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the risk of collisions from heavy mining equipment. During the first three months of 2021 the NSW Resources Regulator noted an increase in incident notifications involving heavy mining equipment and other mobile vehicles. … Continue reading NSW safety campaign targets worker responsibility →

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) company members recorded 44 occupational deaths in 2020, according to its latest industry safety publication. According to the Safety Performance: Benchmarking Progress of ICMM Company Members In 2020 report, this compares to 287 deaths in 2019, which included the 250 lives lost in the Brumadinho tailings dam collapse, … Continue reading ICMM fatality rates drop in 2020 →

Dyno Nobel has fired its first wireless detonator blast at the Big Bell gold mine in Western Australia using its CyberDet I technology which keeps workers out of the firing line.

Glencore has purchased an Epiroc STI4 battery loader that will be commissioned at the CSA copper mine in New South wales to reduce emissions and improve safety.

Coates has dropped ‘Hire’ from its brand name to emphasise its end-to-end equipment, engineering, training and technology solutions capabilities.

Liebherr has launched the class-leading T 274 mining truck which promises enhanced safety features and comfort for operators.

Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) has found that building structures at multiple Queensland coal mines have collapsed and are unable to withstand wild weather conditions.

Cat plans to unveil the R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle later this year to encourage safer underground mining conditions.

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched its latest effort to support the mental health and resilience of its members with the free MineWell mobile app.

A dump truck has plunged into the ground when an operator in a New South Wales open cut coal mine was tipping a load.

Mining industry leaders have highlighted data analysis as the key to maintaining on-site safety and reducing serious injuries in the workplace.

BHP Western Australia iron ore asset president Brandon Craig says a diverse culture is critical to a safe and highly productive workplace.

The Queensland Government has invested $5 million into researching and providing treatment for lung diseases common with mine workers.

Ok Tedi Mining has begun rolling out vaccines to its workforce, following the surge in COVID-19 cases the company suffered in March.