Mine injury draws attention to installation risks
After a poly pipe struck a worker at an underground mine in Queensland, operators are being advised to account for stored energy risks to curb injuries.
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Lost detonator underground triggers alert
A missing electronic detonator at an underground mine has prompted a reminder from the NSW Resources Regulator about obligations around the usage of explosives.
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Regular checks urged after underground vehicle fire
Following a recent “high-hazard event” involving a vehicle fire in a coal mine, the NSW Resources Regulator is emphasising the need for regular inspections of universal joints on underground vehicles.
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Incident highlights exclusion zone risks on mine sites
A coal mine worker was injured in a serious surface incident involving a forklift tipping bin at a Central Queensland site, prompting recommendations for mine operators to review exclusion zones, equipment management and working-alone arrangements.
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Newmont reaffirms safety focus following Tanami incident
Operations at Newmont’s Tanami mine site in the Northern Territory continue to be suspended, as investigations into the fatal incident on February 4 remain underway.
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Regulator releases update on Endeavor mine explosion
The NSW Resources Regulator has released new details on its investigation into last month’s fatal blast at the Endeavor mine near Cobar, expanding its focus to the systems, equipment and conditions surrounding the use of ballistic disc explosives underground.
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Rockfall prompts renewed safety focus
A serious incident at a metalliferous mine in NSW has prompted renewed attention on ground support safety measures.
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NSW mine inspections planned under safety blitz
Underground and surface mining operations throughout New South Wales will be put under the microscope in the coming weeks as the state’s resources regulator kicks off its annual safety blitz.
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Emesent Autonomy de-risks stope mapping
Emesent has developed cutting-edge stope mapping technology that harnesses the power of AI, autonomy and data visualisation.
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How do NSW mines stack up on safety?
An overview of the New South Wales mining industry’s health and safety performance throughout the 2023-24 financial year has been released.
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Key update on Appin incident investigation
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has revealed new information from an investigation to determine the cause of a roof collapse that occurred at Appin Colliery last month.
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How this conveyor fire could have been prevented
Last week, a conveyor caught fire at an underground coal mine in New South Wales. The state’s safety watchdog said it could have been prevented.
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Moranbah North re-entry underway
Workers have reportedly been given the green light to return underground at Anglo American’s Moranbah North operations in Queensland after an explosion halted operations late last month.
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Mines warned to preserve incident sites
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has warned mine sites of the importance of preserving the scene of an incident after an underground coal mine fire scene was not held.
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Gold mine’s roof collapse under the microscope
An investigation into a recent roof collapse at Evolution Mining’s Cowal gold mine in New South Wales that caused injury to a jumbo drill rig operator is underway.
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How Australia’s deepest mine shaft is driving safety for Newmont
A major new mine shaft at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory is expected to take operations to a new level of safety.
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GM3 committed to investigating Appin incident
Appin coal mine operator GM3 is committed to understanding the cause of a roof collapse that occurred at the New South Wales mine over the weekend.
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No injuries in Moranbah North mine fire
All personnel have been declared safe and accounted for after a small, contained underground fire was reported at Anglo American’s Moranbah North mine in Queensland.
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Investigation reveals cause of rolled light vehicle on site
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has investigated the cause of a rolled light vehicle (LV) at one of the state’s underground metals mines, prompting a timely warning to operators.
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