The Queensland Resources Council has supported state Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young's decision to include fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in a new priority vaccination list.
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GRT to develop dust suppression standard
Global Road Technology (GRT) will develop ongoing industry reports on its dust suppression strategies to create a benchmark standard for the resource sector over the next 12 months
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Albemarle, ECU to deliver health and safety training
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has entered an agreement with Albemarle Lithium to provide education and training opportunities for the South West region of Western Australia.
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Cart incident raises communication concerns
The New South Wales Resources Regulator is recommending plant operators establish positive communications before entering the work area of other mobile plants following a cart accident at an open cut mine site.
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Cloudbreak worker tests positive to COVID-19
Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has been advised by the Western Australian Department of Health that a maintenance contractor at its Cloudbreak site has returned a weak positive test result for COVID-19.
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UNSW mine safety research receives federal funding
A researcher from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has received funding from the Australian Research Council to enhance mining safety by maximising gas capture during coal extraction.
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EnergyAustralia to start permanent Yallourn coal mine repairs
Works to repair the damage in the Morwell River Diversion near the Yallourn coal mine in Victoria have been agreed upon between the state government and EnergyAustralia.
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Fortescue sets new safety performance record
Fortescue Metals Group has improved its total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) by 17 per cent for the 12 months to June 30 2021.
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AMMA framework to aid workforce mental health
The Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) will aim to assist employers with mental health challenges under a new framework.
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NSW rehabilitation amendment to impact mining leases
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has implemented stricter conditions for mining leases, including the planning of mine rehabilitation activities three years in advance.
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Newmont pushes COVID-19 vaccine importance
Newmont has stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations after the company’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory was placed under care and maintenance due to an outbreak at the site in late June.
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Ok Tedi vaccination on track
Ok Tedi Mining has aimed to achieved herd immunity through its testing and vaccination program to ensure staff, contractors, Tabubil town residents and the local community in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are protected from COVID-19.
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More support needed for mental health says survey
Almost one third of mining employees experiencing mental health problems believe they are not feeling supported by the company they work for, according to a recent Mining People International survey.
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RSHQ urges caution after coal mine worker injured
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has recommended senior site executives ensure all operators are trained and competent in the operation of vehicles after a coal mine worker was injured by a moving vehicle.
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Mine watercart loses control
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has encouraged mine operators to ensure their traffic control devices work correctly after a watercart lost control at a mine site.
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Wollongong record backs Fenner safety initiatives
Conveyor belt company Fenner Dunlop has recorded 365 days injury free at its Wollongong branch in New South Wales as part of its mission to becoming the safest engineered conveyor solutions provider.
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Safety first as Fortescue hits haulage record
Fortescue Metals Group has recognised a commitment to operational efficiency and safety with its autonomous haul (AHS) fleet moving two billion tonnes of material.
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Rio Tinto reaches 30 months fatality free
Rio Tinto has reiterated its focus on the safety of its communities and people amid the latest wave of COVID-19 in certain parts of the world.
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Komatsu mining loader brings higher visibility
Komatsu has unveiled the WA900-8R mining loader which features obstacle detection and automation technology for safer operations.
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Coal mine conveyor accident narrowly avoided
The NSW Resources Regulator has recommended further maintenance and testing of remote isolation systems, following a dangerous incident at an underground coal mine.
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