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Exceptional Woman in Resources

Winner of Exceptional Woman in Resources Award 2021

Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane congratulated all of Queensland’s 2021 Resources Awards for Women winners and finalists. Exceptional Woman in Resources – Maryann...

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Fire on RC drill rig from compressed air system

Queensland Mineral Mines & Quarries Inspectorate has released a safety alert regarding a fire incident that occurred on an RC drill rig from the compressed air system. On 3rd February 2021, a...

Aussie device a life-saving game changer

Aussie device a life-saving game-changer

A wearable sensor that detects dehydration is poised to enter mass production in Australia, and its makers say it could save millions of lives around the world each year. The small, stick-on device...

Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and New Zealand

Summary of Workers’ Compensation Report now published

Safe Work Australia has published a snapshot of workers’ compensation scheme developments. This is the first edition of the Summary of Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and...

Supervision an issue in SA chopper crash

Mine helicopter crash in South Australia

A lack of supervision has been identified as an issue in a helicopter crash in South Australia’s north where a pilot died while stringing lines between power poles. The Australian Transport...

Safety Mate & Black Dog Institute

Taking action on mental health in mining! Did you know that 20% of Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness each year? With the mining sector making up about 2% of the national...

Government strategy to drive resources jobs

WA new agreement streamlines services

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) have reviewed and consolidated their administrative...