The entombed miner is a story of a Western Australian mines rescue initiative that saved a mineworker in the midst of adversity. More than a century ago, a small mining community was rocked by a terrifying thunderstorm which left a miner trapped...
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The recent increase in the cases of silicosis amongst Australian workers has seen silica being dubbed “the new asbestos”. Silica exposure is an emerging issue in Australia and knowing how to...
Registrations for Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition ( AIMEX 2019 ) edition are now open with more than 6,000 mining industry professionals and an additional 2,000 exhibitor personnel set...
With driverless trucks, the Internet of Things, and automation creating a safer and more futuristic industry, AMSJ chats to QUT Professor of Robotics Jonathan Roberts about the future of mining...
The Wilpinjong mine is located in the western coalfields of NSW, Australia (approximately 48km north-east of Mudgee) and produces high-quality thermal coal for domestic and export markets. It is a...
Volvo engineers have always set a benchmark in automotive safety. Recently they just set themselves an incredible target. The company claims that it will make its’ automotive vehicles death...
OPINION Across the global mining industry, there is an ever-increasing take-up of autonomous technology. But the interactions and impact on human operators need to be considered. Autonomous...
Queensland’s engineering regulator is urging building owners to only engage a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) to conduct building assessments. The advice from the Board of...
Eight finalists for the NSW Minerals Council HSEC Awards have been announced. The NSW Minerals Council said that finalists have been chosen for their achievements in ‘workforce health’, ‘mine...
Helping workers return to their normal job after an injury is called ‘return to work’, and it’s an important step in their recovery. Workcover Qld has recently highlighted the need to ensure recovery...
For many mining organisations and their service providers Skillset, Assessment and Authorisation management is a wild problem. By having the right training and assessment software solution...
The Hi-Vis Group has been a leader in the provision of safety signs, LED signs and related safety products and services to the Mining Sector for over 40 years. The Group is committed to saving lives...
A new Energy and Resources Expo will showcase South Queensland’s technology and skills when it launches in October 2019. South West Queensland is leading the way in Australia with enormous...
