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Australia’s first wind fences mitigate dust for BHP
BHP is building Australia’s first wind fences, to mitigate dust emissions at the miner’s Port Hedland operations.
June 7, 2022 0 comment
How BHP has withstood COVID-19
BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry has provided insight into the immediate effects of COVID-19 on the company’s operations.
May 23, 2022 0 comment
Closing the safety gap between OEM and operator
A mining industry initiative is striving to improve mine equipment safety by ensuring original equipment manufacturers and operators are on the same page.
May 16, 2022 0 comment
BHP, Thiess show students benefits of career in mining
BHP and Thiess have teamed up with AMMA’s Bright Future STEM program to encourage students to pursue a career in the resources industry.
April 3, 2022 0 comment
BHP iron ore train derailment investigation concludes
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has concluded the derailment of a BHP iron ore train was partly due to unclear communication.
March 21, 2022 0 comment
BHP, Rio Tinto donate $3.5m to flood relief
Australia’s major miners have moved quickly to support emergency relief efforts for those impacted by the floods in Queensland and NSW.
March 8, 2022 0 comment
Key controls keep BHP workers COVID-safe
BHP has continued to operate its business as usual following its first positive cases of COVID-19 on site at its Yandi operation, due to the company’s controls and protocols.
February 21, 2022 0 comment
COVID-19 confirmed at WA mine sites
Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA believes the state’s mining and resources industry is well prepared for COVID-19 after the WA Department of Health confirmed two individual cases at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
February 1, 2022 0 comment
BHP continues operational safety record
BHP has recorded its third consecutive year without a fatality across it operations, according to the company’s December quarterly report.
January 31, 2022 0 comment
Rio Tinto ramping up safe production system
Rio Tinto will expand its safe production system beyond five pilot sites aiming at improving targeted bottlenecks, its quarterly report said.
January 24, 2022 0 comment
BHP Olympic Dam responsible production win with Copper Mark
BHP’s Olympic Dam mine has become the first Australian site to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that assesses 32 critical areas.
December 6, 2021 0 comment
WA vaccine mandate to have small impact on workforce
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the resources industry has now come into effect in Western Australia, ensuring workers are kept safe.
December 6, 2021 0 comment
BHP launches new challenges for METS companies
BHP has released its latest Challenges from the Supplier Innovation Program to Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector, to encourage out-of-the-box thinking for improved safety and operations. To help solve the latest challenges, METS businesses are being asked how visibility can be improved on tyre handling machines, and how the jacks used with … Continue reading BHP launches new challenges for METS companies
November 8, 2021 0 comment
Major miners partner to educate industry on social issues
Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group have partnered to raise social awareness about sexual harassment, bullying and racism in the mining industry.
October 25, 2021 0 comment
The value of technology in the remote workforce
Making sure you meet your legislative requirements and that your workforce is qualified is important – especially when you deploy workers to remote sites.
October 21, 2021 0 comment
BHP backs BluVein trolley-charging technology
BHP has joined a group of major miners supporting early trials of BluVein’s ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology.
October 18, 2021 0 comment
BHP, MinRes and Rio Tinto push for fully vaccinated workforces
Two of Australia’s biggest mining companies have enforced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations just days after the Western Australian Government put in place its own state-wide policy.
October 11, 2021 0 comment
Major miners and OEMs unite on autonomous safety
A new whitepaper highlights the importance of having a system safety approach towards autonomous mining as technological advancements continue to underwrite the mining industry.
October 4, 2021 0 comment
BHP records 11 per cent injury decrease in past year
BHP reported a 3.7 total reportable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) for the 2021 financial year, down from 4.2 the year before.
September 17, 2021 0 comment
BHP road and rail funding puts safety first
BHP and the Western Australia Government have launched the first stage of major road and rail works in the Pilbara region to provide better safety to the local community and mining sector.
August 27, 2021 0 comment