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Worker dead in drilling incident at Red Dog mine

According to mine operator Teck Alaska Inc., a 47-year-old worker died Saturday (16th Jan) at the Red Dog copper and zinc mine, which located about 80 miles north of Kotzebue, northwest Alaska. No...

Rio Tinto Fourth quarter report

Rio Tinto achieved strong safety performance in 2020

Rio Tinto releases fourth-quarter production results. The report states, “Our 2020 safety performance was strong, fatality-free for the second year in a row. Health and safety remain our top...

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Cyclone Kimi warning canceled

Cyclone Kimi has weakened in intensity and the cyclone has now been downgraded to a Tropical Low much to the relief of residents and miners in North Queensland. You can watch the latest update from...

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New super sensors to improve mine safety

A University of Southern Queensland researcher has developed a new range of tough silicon carbide super sensors which that will enable early detection of mechanical issues in harsh environments...

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WA amendments to assist early detection of silicosis

The Western Australia Government has made an important change to the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 that will increase protections for workers exposed to respirable crystalline...