Unoccupied dozer involved in safety incident
When a recovery sling failed, an unoccupied dozer travelled for 230 metres – in an uncontrolled manner – before coming to a stop on a windrow at a NSW open cut mine.
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Copper theft attempt delays Beaconsfield mine reopening
The long awaited resumption of production has been delayed when a break-in at the Beaconsfield gold mine in northern Tasmania resulted in a $1.5 million damage bill.
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Clean energy hub set for Ipswich-based precinct
The Swanbank power station in Ipswich is set to be converted into a clean energy plant.
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Advertise your job vacancies with Safe to Work
Safe to Work, powered by CareerOne, has recently launched a jobs board featuring a number of job opportunities within the industry.
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Away from the face
Epiroc is deploying sophisticated automated, teleremote and data-driven solutions to safely remove operators from hazards underground.
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Rise in female representation across Qld resources sector
The latest gender diversity data from the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has shown an increase in female representation in the state’s resources sector.
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GRT advises mining to avoid complacency as silicosis cases rise
Global Road Technology (GRT), a leading engineering services and solutions company is advising the Australian mining industry to not be complacent as cases of silicosis rise across the country.
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Fatality at Harmony Gold’s Tshepong North Mine
An employee tragically lost his life on the morning of Tuesday, 7 March 2023, following a rigging related incident at Harmony Gold’s Tshepong North mine, near Welkom, in the Free State province of South Africa.
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Safety-critical alarm on MT4400 haul truck fails
A safety incident occurred on 19 February 2023 when a disengaged park brake led to the unintended forward movement of an MT4400 haul truck.
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International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.
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Japanese consortium to lead Victorian coal-to-hydrogen project
The LaTrobe Valley coal-to-hydrogen project is set to receive a $2.35 billion injection from the Japanese Government.
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Queensland Government to own and deliver Copperstring 2.0
The Queensland Government will deliver the 1,100 km CopperString 2.0 project to unlock Australia’s largest renewable energy zone and more than $500 billion dollars in new critical minerals in North Queensland.
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ATSB releases preliminary report into Gold Coast helicopter collision
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report as part of its on-going investigation into the 2 January 2023 mid-air collision of two sightseeing helicopters at the Gold Coast.
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BHP’s local buying program reaches significant milestone
In excess of A$1 billion has been spent with small, local and Indigenous businesses across regional Australia supported by BHP’s local buying program.
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Significant flooding across Far North Queensland cuts roads
A significant rain event continues across Far North Queensland with landslides and fallen trees closing several major roads in the region.
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Unique insights from Collie mine experience
Western Australia’s coal mining history is long and complex with both tourists and locals encouraged to learn more by visiting the new and improved Collie Underground Coal Mine Experience.
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Workers rescued from Costerfield mine
Fifteen workers have been rescued from a mine in the central Victorian town of Costerfield.
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BHP bolsters its ranks
Queensland regulators establish hazardous noise baseline
The Queensland Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate (PGI) has recently conducted Noise Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) across several operating plants to establish a baseline for hazardous noise.
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GRT’s cutting-edge dust control solution backed by Qld Government
Queensland headquartered engineering services and solutions company Global Road Technology (GRT) cutting-edge approach to dust control is being backed by the Queensland Government’s Ignite Ideas Fund as the business continues to grow its operations.
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