Queensland signals major reset of mine safety body
Queensland’s resources safety system is set for significant reform after an independent review found the state’s current framework is failing to provide the assurance workers expect.
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Creating a safer future for confined space work beyond compliance
The confined spaces of an operation represent a unique air-quality challenge due to the nature of the materials and processes.
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Mines urged to step up fire readiness ahead of summer spike
With summer only weeks away, a range of resources and support is being made available to help coal mine operators reduce the chances of fire at their sites.
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Sparks fly as excavator contacts high-voltage line at coal mine
After an excavator at an open-cut coal mine struck an overhead powerline and caused an electrical discharge over the cab, authorities are intensifying safety efforts to ensure mobile plant is effectively routed and supervised around high-voltage infrastructure.
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Pilbara incident reinforces mining contractors’ safety obligations
Regulators have urged mining and construction contractors to tighten load-restraint practices and follow operating procedures without exception following a fatal transport incident in July 2022 in Western Australia.
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BHP celebrates frontline safety breakthroughs
Efforts to make mining safer and more sustainable took centre stage at BHP’s 2025 Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards, held in Melbourne last week.
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Regulator puts mines under the microscope
Resources Victoria has launched a new round of spring inspections aimed at ensuring mine and quarry operators are meeting their legal obligations to manage operational risk.
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Court ruling reinforces importance of safety in mining
A recent court judgment has sent a ”clear message” that worker health and safety remains a top priority in Queensland’s mining industry.
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BHP teams dominate emergency response competition
BHP has taken top honours at this year’s South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC), with teams from both its Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations leading the field after two days of high-pressure scenarios in the Adelaide Hills.
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Worker trapped between vehicles in near-miss at coal mine
A coal mine worker narrowly avoided serious injury after being trapped between a reversing tilt tray truck and a pick and carry crane during a recent incident at a Queensland site.
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Safety wins: Twin triumph for Anglo American mines
Anglo American’s Moranbah North mine has claimed back-to-back victories at Australia’s premier mines rescue competition, once again taking top honours ahead of sister site Grosvenor at the 61st Australian Underground Mines Rescue Competition.
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Regulator issues safety alert against explosive use following Cobar mine incident
In response to last week’s underground explosion at the Endeavor mine near Cobar, the New South Wales mine safety watchdog has released an alert urging mine operators to reconsider the use of ballistic disc explosives on sites.
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Polymetals to begin staged restart after Cobar incident
Following an underground explosion at Polymetals Resources’ Endeavor mine near Cobar last week, the company has reaffirmed that the safety and wellbeing of its workforce remain its “highest operational priority,” with a staged return to work planned from November 5.
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Employee consultation begins at Rio Tinto-led aluminium smelter over future operations
Rio Tinto–backed Tomago Aluminium has begun consulting employees and unions on the future of its smelter operations as it continues to seek a commercially viable long-term energy solution.
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Serious mine incident sparks safety warning
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert after a worker suffered partial amputation of three fingers during maintenance at a mine site, warning against line-of-fire exposure and the use of improvised electrical systems.
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What we know about the Cobar mine incident
Investigations into the explosion at the underground Endeavor mine remain ongoing, with owner Polymetals pledging its continued support for its employees in the wake of the incident.
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Perseus hits safety milestone amid strong quarter
Perseus Mining has achieved a full year without a lost time injury, underscoring a consistent focus on safety as its operations across West Africa maintained solid performance.
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Safety focus anchors Fortescue’s quarterly results
Fortescue has opened the 2026 financial year with steady safety results and a clear focus on maintaining safe operations across its sites.
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Why safety professionals are heading to Sydney this week
The Workplace Health & Safety Show is the one event that’s got industry professionals marking their calendars in anticipation.
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Safety show highlights dust reduction measures in mining
Why air quality and dust control cannot be ignored – the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney answers that question.
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