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Workplace accidents claim lives of loved ones. Reflect

For those who will feel the pain at Christmas

OPINION Over the years I’ve sat or spoken to several families who have lost loved ones in workplace accidents. The profound effect of hearing their accounts first hand has always moved me to...

Springvale mine surrounded by bushfire

Springvale mine surrounded by fire

A video has emerged of the Springvale mine surrounded by a bushfire on nearby Gospers Mountain. While the Springvale coal mine closed last week due to the risk of fire and smoke, the company said its...

Carborough downs mine resumes after fatal accident

Fitzroy resumes mining following fatality

Fitzroy Australia Resources has confirmed in a statement that it has resumed coal mining operations at Carborough Downs mine following the fatal accident that claimed the life of veteran mine...

Coroner investigation into death of Paul Maguire at Anglo Coal Grasstree Mine

Inquest to Anglo coal mine death

The Queensland Coroner has scheduled a pre-inquest conference at Mackay into the death of Anglo Coal electrician Paul McGuire who tragically passed away at Grasstree mine following exposure to...

Pybar progresses underground automation

PYBAR has taken a step closer to advanced underground automation at the Dargues Gold Mine in New South Wales with the arrival of a second new Cat® R1700 underground loader at the Diversified...

Extreme heatwave is set for many parts of Australia 2019

Extreme heatwave

An extreme heatwave is set to affect many parts of Australia this week with temperatures in Western NSW, South Australia and Victoria to exceed 45 degrees. Cobar, Broken Hill and Griffith resident...

underground ventilation research

Underground ventilation research

Improving ventilation in underground mines with large openings is the focus of a new project funded by the United States Centre for Disease Control’s Office of Mine Safety and Health Research...

RFDS supports emergencies in mining and MERC

RFDS Supporting Mining Emergency Response

The unique aeromedical skills and expertise of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) when retrieving patients with life threatening injuries was showcased at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response...

Gas monitoring changes

Mine gas monitoring reforms for Queensland mines

Mine gas monitoring reforms will come into effect for Queensland underground coal mines from the 6th January 2020. According to Mines Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham the reforms will place tighter...