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Komatsu WE1850

Mining giant orders electric heavy vehicles

A major mineral producer will roll out environmentally friendly technology at a $3 billion project. Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently approved purchasing one of its largest Komatsu E1850-3 electric...

Blackwater Coal Mine

Employer confirms potential second coal mine sale

A major mineral producer could start selling part of two Central Queensland operations. Whitehaven Coal recently revealed it would consider divesting significant stakes in its newly acquired...

Gas filled chamber death

Worker collapses, dies in poorly ventilated space

An employee suffered a deadly fall in suffocating conditions. A 3.8 metre deep chamber had inadequate and untested air circulation when a crew member fatally collapsed. Authorities recently examined...

Dozer ute accident

Heavy vehicle operator runs over ute blocking its path

A mine worker learnt the hard way not to park in a way that prevents other vehicles from entering and exiting. An operator recently thought it was a good idea to park his utility vehicle less than 30...

Komatsu driverless trucks

Mining giant accelerates ‘safe’ automation

A resources multinational will work with new partners to fast-track autonomous mineral production. Rio Tinto recently approved an initial $14.4 million in funding to make global operations safer and...