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Crane lifting accident in open cut coal mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a dangerous crane lifting accident that occurred in an open cut coal mine. According to the report, workers were using a crane to lift and lower light poles...

glencore hunter valley

Glencore plans to lay off contractors in Hunter Valley

Glencore, the world’s biggest thermal coal trader, said on Monday it plans to lay off contractors at its coal operations in Hunter Valley, Australia’s New South Wales state due to due to ‘prolonged’...

natural disaster preparation is critical for mines

Forces of nature

Natural disaster preparation for mines In a land beset with floods, droughts, cyclones, bushfires and dust storms that can shut down a city, it’s vital for mine sites to be fore-warned and properly...

BHP mine workshop collapse

Storm smashes BHP’s Peak Downs mine

Severe thunderstorms are firing up across Central Queensland with a workshop and another large shed being destroyed at the Peak Downs mine. BHP Queensland and New South Wales Facebook Page have...

dump truck collision

Dump truck collision

A dump truck collision with a dozer at a NSW coal mine has been reported by the NSW Resources Regulator. According to the Regulator a dump truck collision occurred when a haul truck interacted with a...

gretley mine disaster victims

Remembering Gretley Mine Disaster

The Gretley mine disaster of 1996 claimed the lives of four men following an inrush of water. At about 5.30 am on 14 November 1996 employees of The Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company Pty Limited, were...

truck rollover incident

Articulated dump truck rollover incident

MinEx NZ has published a safety alert of an articulated dump truck incident. According to the report that a loaded articulated dump truck was on a ramp leaving the pit as the operator attempted to...

Clipsal 10mA RCD

Recall of Clipsal 10mA socket outlets

Schneider Electric is recalling a range of Clipsal 10mA residual current devices (RCDs). The RCDs are likely installed in hospitals, aged care facilities and schools. They may also be in homes where...