covid-19

Mineral Resources (MinRes) is assessing its climate-related risks and opportunities due to the growing expectations of its investors.

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has developed a framework to help mining companies grow their resilience after COVID-19 eases.

Mount Gibson Iron has commissioned a $20 million airstrip that is expected to bring safety benefits to the Koolan Island iron ore operation in Western Australia.

Dust control engineering specialist Mideco combats two central problems for mine operators – dust exposure and body temperature spikes – with a single solution: Bat Booth 2.0.

Mandatory health assessments for Queensland’s coal miners may experience interruptions due to COVID-19.

Newcrest Mining has improved its aviation risk management thanks to the basic aviation risk standard (BARS) program by Flight Safety Foundation.

The Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) provides an accessible solution to mental health burdens that is different to what the market already offers. Safe to Work writes.

Gold Fields has reflected on its performance in the first six months of 2020, which was overshadowed by a number of COVID-19 cases that impacted its international workforce.

A Newcrest Mining worker has tested positive to COVID-19 at the Lihir gold operation in Papua New Guinea.

Australian miners have revealed climate change and natural disasters as two of their key concerns in KPMG’s latest mining risk report.

Safe Work Australia has announced COVID-19 as the theme of its National Safe Work Month campaign in October.

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the entire globe, changing the way people work and live, including the mining industry. Safe to Work investigates how the mining industry has supported the Australian economy during a time of crisis.

Employee hygiene, physical and mental health and overall wellness are set to escalate in importance following the coronavirus pandemic.

Glencore has helped slash the timeframe to a COVID-19 vaccine by providing $725,000 to the University of Queensland for clinical trials.

A BHP-owned Colombian coal mine has faced allegations for violating the human rights of the Provincial Wayuu community during COVID-19.

The New South Wales Resources Regulator has completed a virtual emergency response exercise with mines from the Cobar and Nyngan areas.

Even before the advent of COVID-19, there were always products available for disinfecting of commercial, industrial and other premises. 

International Council of Mining & Metals (ICMM) member companies have spent more than $US315 million combined in their global response to COVID-19 pandemic so far.

An Australian anti-viral cleaning company has received over 1500 inquiries on its services since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers from the eastern states are being encouraged to permanently move to Western Australia, which could result in mental health improvements.