Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for an aircrew. The approval from CASA, Australia’s premier aviation body, represents a vote of confidence for the Israeli drone company from a safety perspective. It … Continue reading Airobotics achieves significant safety milestone for autonomous drones →

A recent report by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) found that reversing was the primary vehicle activity that accounted for the largest number of collisions in Western Australia’s mining industry.

According to coaching firm Corporate Edge, workplaces across every industry are becoming more and more aware of the importance culture plays in organisational success.

The Queensland Government and the Government of India have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop mine safety management plans.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has rolled out automation upgrades for its 400i series drills, DD422i and DD422iE, to deliver 24/7 underground drilling in a safer manner.

A physical trainer, noted for helping FIFO workers with fitness and weight reduction plans, believes soft tissue health is the “key focus” to reducing total recorded injury frequency rates (TRIFR) among miners in Western Australia. Cam Wild, director of FIFO-focused Fifo Fit, said poor soft tissue health and excessive weight were being overlooked in risk assessments. Wild cited government statistics that found … Continue reading Soft tissue health a top priority for reducing LTIs →

The wear rate of a slurry pump’s throatbush has a major impact in the overall efficiency of slurry pumps. However, these adjustments are often performed while the pump is operating in order to avoid impacting the plant’s production.

The benefits of mine digitisation on the workforce are more positive than some people might have realised, considering the removal of work conditions associated with fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work.

Rio Tinto has successfully deployed its first automated heavy-haul long distance rail network, AutoHaul, after completing its first run in July last year.

KCGM has awarded the Komatsu team, the process maintenance team and the Mt. Charlotte underground mine team for their safety innovation ideas with a safety donation.

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has slowly resumed its operations at the Saraji coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland following a tragic incident on New Year’s Eve.

New Acland mine in Queensland, in partnership with Lifeline Darling Downs has raised funds to heighten community’s awareness on the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

Rio Tinto is working with Scania to make the Dampier Salt operation in Western Australia a safer environment by testing an autonomous transport system.

Rio Tinto has put up precautionary measures for the construction of Koodaideri rail line, as it runs through the Wittenoom asbestos management area in the remote Pilbara.

Sandvik is working with several major mining houses to further the development of battery electric solutions for hard rock mining operations.

Leading mining CEOs discuss the safety risks that can potentially impact the sustainability of a mining operation.

Almost 100 per cent of Gold Road Resources’ leaders and 80 per cent of its employees have been certified in mental health first aid.

Resolute Mining conducts safer mining at the Syama underground gold mine in Mali, West Africa with fully autonomous fleet scheduled for commissioning in January 2019.

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji mine in Central Queensland has made a commitment to the site leadership team to challenge their existing mindset around tyre handlers.