Beacon Events will reschedule the eighth International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) due to the significant rise of COVID-19 cases.
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Feedback sought on DMIRS code of practice
Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released a Draft Code of Practice: Mine safety management system, for public consultation.
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ETU report recommends greater accessibility for women
A new report suggests women’s amenities should be compulsory at Australian work sites in order to boost female participation in male-dominated occupational industries, inclusive of mining.
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Women in resources report greater inclusion
An Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy survey for women in resources has found that on-site experience has improved this year compared with 2020.
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ME SAFE’s long hole plug eliminates the hazard of lost drill rods in up holes
Lost drill rods in up holes are a common problem in underground mining. Current industry solutions to address this hazard have safety implications, are time consuming and expensive, and interrupt mine operations. ME SAFE has an answer to this problem.
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Resources sector to address workplace sexual harassment
Over half (or 62 per cent) of female employees in the resources sector do not perceive their industry as diverse, according to the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) 2020 survey.
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Breathing quality air underground
Ventilation controls remain a core risk management area at underground mine sites, especially at a time when pneumoconiosis, or black lung, has re-emerged.
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