In the wake of the BHP Goonyella Riverside automation row with unions and members of the Queensland Opposition, BHP has resurrected parts of a July...
BHP resurrects old video in support of automation
Western Australian Police have charged a FIFO worker at a Western Australian mine associated with the murder of another man at a mine site. Western Australia...
BMA Automation Becomes Reality...BMA has announced today that they will automate 300 jobs at its’ Queensland Goonyella Riverside mine through the...
Rapid progress for Australia on the UN’s Sustainable Development goals is possible and could deliver a fairer, greener, more prosperous nation in 2030 – if...
In the wake of the recent bushfires, employers are often left wondering what they should do in respect of employee entitlements. Here are some key question and...
In the wake of Australia’s bushfire disaster, another potential long term danger looms. Asbestos contamination of older fire-damaged properties is a real risk. The Asbestos Diseases Foundation...
Opinion piece By Jason Tulipan on Mental Health in the FIFO Sector and dealing with mental health issues. I am currently a relieving Master and Chief Officer on an offshore tug working off Broome for...
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Cybersecurity is an emerging issue across a range of industries including mining. It can have direct implications for the safety of workers. Shandra Gemmiti, Product Marketing Lead at Synopsys...
Whitehaven mine’s groundwater use is reportedly under investigation again by the NSW State water regulator following a range of complaints from local farmers and the Environmental Defenders...
Are you trying to find out the status of bushfires near your property, mine site or mining lease? The Australian bushfire map is an innovative tool is now available on the Australasian Mine Safety...
A new waterproof boot has found favour across the mining industry for its comfort and safety but more importantly, has been created through a collaboration between miners and a regional podiatrist...
Workplace Health and Safety Education – If it’s too cheap and too easy, it’s probably too good to be true says Australian Institute of Health and Safety CEO David Clarke. In this article, David...
The DMIRS WA has released a preliminary report into the death of a 57-year-old haulage contractor involving an automatic truck tarpaulin cover mechanism at Nova Nickel Operations (see initial report...
An inquest into the death of a mine worker at the Mount Lyell mine in Tasmania will resume almost six years after the tragic mining accident. 53-year-old Michael Welsh died when his loader was caught...
Located in Swanbank near Ipswich, Queensland, is the now dormant Box Flat colliery. Just over 42 years ago the coal mine was fully operational, having been opened a mere three years prior in 1969 –...
For nearly 50 years, Haltec Corporation has been the leader in the tire valve industry. When underground mines were transitioning from rail wheels to rubber tires, Haltec was there to design...
The term ‘mining safety leadership’ is often used throughout the mining industry to herald an individual or companies achievements in mine safety. But it can mean many things to many...
