…but there’s an upside…many new jobs may be created. Harnessing new technologies in the mining, oil and gas industries will add $74 billion to the Australian economy by 2030 and...
Category - EMERGING ISSUES IN MINING SAFETY
Covers emerging issues in mining health and safety
A new research Training Centre will develop and deliver crucial data science skills and new ways for Australia to become better decision-makers of our natural resources. Australian Research Council...
Chinova Resources Osbourne Mine has recently completed an agreement commission and install autonomous technology. The project involves installing Guidance Automation packages on two CAT 2900 loaders...
In recent times, the number of cyber incidents occurring around industrial systems and operational technology has been rising – with well-publicized reports of malware and threat actors causing...
Attacks in the Digital Age: Industrial Cyber threats can impact safety systems and affect workers. It was unique, dangerous, and for a long time, unknown. The computer worm Stuxnet began its story as...
By now, most have realized that industry 4.0 is not just hype that will disappear by itself. Fundamental functional safety processes will change, if they haven’t already, especially in automation...
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...
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...
The NSW Regulator has released a report into a collision between a semi-autonomous dozer and a manned excavator at the Wilpinjong mine The revealed the need for more effective segregation between...
Some time ago we interviewed Professor Sidney Dekker (one of Australia’s Safety Thought Leaders) on his thoughts about whether mining companies put productivity before safety. This is what he...
BHP autonomous haul truck fleet could top 500 within the next four years to improve safety and productivity, according to BHP’s Chief Financial Officer. In a presentation to investors last week...
A global mine safety benchmark report has revealed significant opportunities for safety improvement across the world’s leading miners. The International Council on Mining & Metals has...
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