Looking for a miner’s watch that can safely handle the rigours of surface or underground mining? There are some key design characteristics that you should consider. We’ve assembled some tips and ideas for selecting the perfect mining...
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Safe Work Australia has launched it’s latest return to work strategy to improve outcomes for workers returning to work. Safe Work Australia says that the economic consequences of being out of...
A recent succession of light vehicle incidents has continued to plague the mining industry with several high potential light vehicle incident being recorded in one week. While many take the use of a...
A Chilean engineering innovation hub has launched a new program that will encourage the development of digital solutions to improve mine safety , sustainability and productivity. The ultimate goal of...
The collapse of an illegal gold mine in Chad has potentially killed thirty illegal miners. BBC reported that the mine is located in the Tibesti region known as the ‘wild west’ of Africa...
Scania has launched its latest fully autonomous mining truck that’s designed to improve safety and productivity on mining and quarrying sites. It’s meaner, greener and leaner than...
The NSW Resources Regulator is preparing a major blitz on quarries across the state to minimise the effects of dust exposures. Resources Regulator Chief Inspector of Mines Garvin Burns said quarries...
A new lifting arm fitted to Nivek Industries belly plate jack called TED has been nominated for a safety award at this year’s Prospect Awards. The lifting arm with a Safe Working Load of 40 kg...
A new illustrated children’s book has been released by a second-generation FIFO worker. The book aims to help kids understand the challenges that dads and mums face with FIFO life. Michael...
While many of us think little about the impacts on our own safety, it is clear that the emergence of software safety issues in critical safety systems continues to evolve. Taylor Armerding, Security...
Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dale Last, believes the current system of mine safety audits for coal mines needs to a “full overhaul” in the wake of figures released today. In...
Families of the 29 miners killed in the Pike River mine disaster will be offered a trip in a drift runner to travel to the 170-metre mark in the mine’s drift. The symbolic move comes after the...
The Minerals Council of Australia has moved to progressively address tailings management issues following the recent spate of tragic world events in the management of mine tailings. Australia’s...
