BHP joins regulator in haul truck collision investigation
A full investigation has commenced into a haul truck-excavator collision at BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.
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Lessons learned from apprentice sparkie’s on-site shock
An apprentice electrician at an underground metals mine in New South Wales recently experienced an electric shock while performing on-site maintenance.
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Underground coal mine roof fall swiftly contained
A section of roof at an underground coal mine in New South Wales has fallen, prompting an investigation from the state’s Resources Regulator.
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Worker uninjured in MinRes road train crash
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has confirmed no workers were injured in the road train crash that has temporarily paused its Onslow Iron haul road operations.
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ViPR Mobile launches to overwhelming interest
ViPR Australia is thrilled to announce the highly successful launch of ViPR Mobile, now available on the App Store and Play Store.
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What can be learned from LHD engine failure
A load haul dump (LHD) machine has been quarantined after a hole blew in the side of its engine while operating at an underground mine in New South Wales.
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Rio Tinto donates $1 million to Tropical Cyclone Alfred relief
Rio Tinto is donating $1 million to the Australian Red Cross, a Queensland Government-approved agency, to help communities recover from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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Miners safe in charter flight engine failure
Ramelius Resources mining workers landed safely in Western Australia after the engine of a chartered plane they were travelling on failed mid-flight.
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Wet conditions to blame for haul truck collision
A scraper at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales skidded more than 50m before colliding with a haul truck in a recent incident that has drawn the attention of the state’s safety watchdog.
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Loader trapped under coal stockpile a cautionary tale
A loader that became trapped under a collapsed coal stockpile last week has served as a reminder to industry of the need for caution when working around stockpiles.
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Safety incidents decrease across NSW
A report from the New South Wales Resources Regulator has found reports of safety incidents have decreased across the state.
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Miner takes evasive action in falling roof incident
A worker at an underground coal mine in New South Wales is uninjured after part of a roof he was bolting mesh to fell.
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Workers safely evacuated in underground mine fire
Workers at an underground coal mine in New South Wales were safely sequestered in refuge chambers for around five hours after a pile of materials caught fire with no apparent ignition source.
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Trainee’s loss of truck control a valuable lesson
A haul truck at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales is reportedly undamaged after its operator, a new-to-industry trainee, lost control and skidded into a windrow.
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Safety watchdog: Take care with power tools
A worker at an underground metals mine in New South Wales is recovering from injuries following an incident with an angle grinder, prompting warnings to take care when using power tools.
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Rio Tinto prepares for Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Rio Tinto has declared it is putting the safety of its workforce first as Tropical Cyclone Zelia is expected to make land in the Pilbara region of Western Australia today.
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Key update on Grosvenor mine fire investigation
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) has given an update on its investigation into the cause of a fire that burned for almost a month in July 2024 at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland.
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Port Hedland shuttered as tropical cyclone becomes ‘severe’
Tropical Cyclone Zelia will soon make landfall in Western Australia’s north, closing Australia’s largest iron ore port, Port Hedland, as the region braces for impact.
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Tipped dozer prompts warnings of rising trend
A dozer at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales that tipped onto its side last week has triggered a warning from the state’s Resources Regulator about a rise in similar cases.
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Coal mine roof cave-in highlights need for quick action
A roof fall that occurred in an underground coal mine in New South Wales has highlighted the need for quick response when a tell-tale detects roof convergence.
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