A ban on underground coal gasification (UCG) in Queensland is now the letter of the law, following the successful passage of legislation in Parliament today. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said while creating jobs for...
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The Palaszczuk Government has enacted laws that deliver stronger workers’ compensation protections for Queenslanders with black lung and associated dust diseases. Industrial Relations Minister Grace...
Following notice on June 28 for South32’s Appin Colliery to cease operations, the New South Wales Resources Regulator has now permitted limited mining operations.
Following last week’s report that four mines in Queensland faced closure due to dust monitoring, this week reports have come in that they have all met requirements to avoid harsh penalties...
Thermal stress (or heat stress) is a common health risk facing miners. Any mining environment is hot, but especially for miners in Australia. Over time, thermal stress can have an impact on you and...
While one in five Australians is affected by mental health issues, the number is different when miners. For miners, one in three will be affected by mental illness. There is a variety of reasons for...
Around 850km from Adelaide in South Australia’s outback sits the mining town of Coober Pedy. The fields of opal were discovered in 1913 and there were 70 individual opal fields, which produced more...
A new powered conveyor belt tracker from Martin Engineering delivers immediate and continuous precision adjustment of hard-to-track reversing conveyors, helping operators reduce spillage and extend...
Uranium has been mined in Australia since the early 1900s and now the country produces 23% of the world’s total uranium haul. While Australia itself does not use nuclear power, it’s the world’s 3rd...
R U OK?s Conversation Convoy rolled into Pilbara mining districts Wickham and Dampier on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 to encourage Rio Tinto’s workforce and the local community to check in with...
Innovation and shared stories took centre stage at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference this week, in which attendance was the highest it has been in three years.
Grants totalling $85,000 are available to communities across the State to host Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) community awareness events. Individual grants up to $2,500 are now open to local...
Unfortunately workplace accidents are a more regular occurrence in Australia than they should be. To prevent workplace injuries and to stay safe at work, St John Ambulance Victoria has compiled the...
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