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mining exoskeleton will improve work safety in the mining industry

Exoskeleton for miners of the future

A new commercially available exoskeleton could equip miners to safely lift and manipulate weights of up to 90kg all day without risk of injury. While it sounds like a future of mining concept or a...

Bulga coal management has been fined for environmental pollution

Bulga Coal Management fined

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Bulga Coal Management Pty Ltd $15,000 for an alleged pollution discharge into a creek in September this year. The incident was triggered when...

Bushfire smoke effects in underground mines

Bushfire smoke in underground mines

With the range of bushfires burning across Australia at the moment, miners are advised to consider the potential effects of smoke in underground mine ventilation given its ability to mask a range of...

Glencore mining Serious Fraud investigation

Glencore under investigation for serious fraud

Mining giant Glencore is under investigation by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office for matters relating to suspected bribery during the conduct of its’ activities. The Guardian reported that...