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BHP is building Australia’s first wind fences, to mitigate dust emissions at the miner’s Port Hedland operations.

BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry has provided insight into the immediate effects of COVID-19 on the company’s operations.

A mining industry initiative is striving to improve mine equipment safety by ensuring original equipment manufacturers and operators are on the same page.

BHP and Thiess have teamed up with AMMA’s Bright Future STEM program to encourage students to pursue a career in the resources industry.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has concluded the derailment of a BHP iron ore train was partly due to unclear communication.

Australia’s major miners have moved quickly to support emergency relief efforts for those impacted by the floods in Queensland and NSW.

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.

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.

BHP has recorded its third consecutive year without a fatality across it operations, according to the company’s December quarterly report.

Rio Tinto will expand its safe production system beyond five pilot sites aiming at improving targeted bottlenecks, its quarterly report said.

BHP’s Olympic Dam mine has become the first Australian site to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that assesses 32 critical areas.

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the resources industry has now come into effect in Western Australia, ensuring workers are kept safe.

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 →

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group have partnered to raise social awareness about sexual harassment, bullying and racism in the mining industry.  

Making sure you meet your legislative requirements and that your workforce is qualified is important – especially when you deploy workers to remote sites.

BHP has joined a group of major miners supporting early trials of BluVein’s ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology.

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.

A new whitepaper highlights the importance of having a system safety approach towards autonomous mining as technological advancements continue to underwrite the mining industry.

BHP reported a 3.7 total reportable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) for the 2021 financial year, down from 4.2 the year before.

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.