The Queensland State government has commenced an action against an ammonium nitrate trucking company for almost $8 million in damages following a road train explosion in 2014 near Charleville. The...
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The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking public comment on a suite of guidance materials developed for ground control for WA mining operations. The department has...
The driver of BHP runaway train was sacked in the weeks before Christmas according to a recent report from ABC news According to reports, the 63-year-old driver was notified of his dismissal on the...
In the lead up to the funeral of miner Allan Houston next Monday, the Queensland Mines Inspectorate has announced an investigation into the incident that claimed his life at the BMA Saraji Mine on...
The funeral notice for Saraji miner Allan Houston who was tragically killed in a dozer accident on NYE at the BMA Saraji Mine has been issued. Many of our readers knew Allan (Al) and may wish to pay...
The USA based Mine Safety & Health Authority (MSHA) have confirmed that a miner has died from a crushing injury at the Hamilton County Coal Mine in Illinois. This is the USA’s first...
The Queensland Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy has issued a mine safety alert regarding a September 2018 incident where a Caterpillar 740B water truck. The alert highlights the need...
Australia’s mining monthly safety incident statistics are causing regulators across the Australian mining industry to take a hard look at mine safety practices over the forthcoming year. With...
Queensland’s newest Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health is no stranger to mining, with more than a decade of hands-on industry experience. Kate du Preez spoke to AMSJ in April 2018 and outlined...
Mining is an old profession that has only recently been given the respect and credibility that it deserves. It comes with some incredible risks, from roof falls, to black lung, and as a result can be...
