A BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) employee at the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland has been cleared of his coronavirus diagnosis.
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Rio Tinto’s FIFO workers to undergo on-the-spot airport screening
Rio Tinto has introduced rapid screening trials at Perth Airport in a bid to further reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.
This is part of its “five-layer screening process”, which identifies
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Rio Tinto Aluminium manufactures hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
Rio Tinto Aluminium has transformed its laboratory spaces in Australia and New Zealand into spaces for chemists and researchers to develop hand sanitiser during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NSW regulator urges organisations to refresh coronavirus measures
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has continued to monitor the implementation of safety controls in managing the risk of coronavirus transmission at mine sites.
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PPE, manufacturing industries called on to support health sector
The personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain has experienced a boost as Queensland Health stocks up on face shields to protect the community from the coronavirus.
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BHP prioritises staff mental health during coronavirus pandemic
BHP has introduced four key ways to focus on mental wellbeing as employees work under the uncertainty and instability of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Western Areas not impacted by coronavirus despite FIFO suspension
Western Areas has ceased its dependence on interstate fly in, fly out (FIFO) workers at the Forrestania nickel operation in Western Australia.
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BMA limits FIFO workers according to criticality
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has tightened its travel restrictions for mining employees following the Queensland Government’s latest measure on border controls.
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Mining sector to adopt rigorous COVID-19 protocols despite job lift
The resources industry is set to execute national coronavirus protocols to protect jobs and employees from the threats of the pandemic.
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Vale to combat coronavirus with thermal cameras
While some miners are battling the spread of coronavirus with social distancing measures and worker health checks, Brazilian iron ore miner Vale is using technology.
Vale is installing 81 thermal cameras
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BHP combats coronavirus with stringent strategies
BHP has enforced stringent measures to keep its operations going while minimising the risk of the coronavirus spread.
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QLD announces $4bn relief package, opens mining roles
The Queensland Government has unveiled a $4 billion package to support jobs, businesses, health and households in response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Newmont advances virus containment with mine suspensions
Newmont has implemented its business continuity plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic to protect the health and safety of its workforce.
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Fortescue fights for workforce access amid tight border controls
Fortescue Metals Group has continued to manoeuvre through the impact of Western Australia’s strict border controls for all access points on its operations.
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BHP escalates coronavirus response across operations
BHP has sped up its payments to suppliers and is on the path to recruiting 1500 new employees to fight the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Companies united in stance against coronavirus
The minerals industry has expressed its concerns about operating amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
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BMA resumes Daunia operations with team in self-isolation
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has put a small number of its Daunia mine workers in Queensland in self-isolation after they engaged a supplier who tested positive for coronavirus.
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Fortescue enforces measures against coronavirus
Fortescue Metals Group has imposed travel and health protocols across its sites since the outbreak of the coronavirus in January.
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Tips for protection against coronavirus
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has conducted a third meeting with the disaster management committee, following two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state.
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