Employers could gain a lot more than minimising expenses, a purchasing expert revealed. Pierre Laprée wants every proponent to look beyond cost savings and embrace the full potential of...
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Employees could soon disregard resources executive directions without fear of reprisal. Authorities recently supported new rules that give mine workers the right to ignore supervisors who contact...
Fossil fuel production could face temporarily stoppages due to a new crackdown against substandard barriers. Authorities recently warned coal mines they could face suspension if they keep...
Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a work site fatality. Investigators want to know exactly how a Hiab truck became energised and killed the operator. First responders were called...
A major fossil fuel operation refused to stop work even after running out of time. Merthyr South Wales recently resisted demands for it to stop production at its Ffos-y-Fran coal mine, 42km north of...
Foreigners could resolve a growing number of advertised roles, a resources group said. Employers would easily find jobseekers if more visa holders were allowed into Australia. This is the conclusion...
Purchasing practices that are excessively difficult will be formally investigated. Authorities recently launched a probe into small-to-medium enterprise (SME) complaints that some tenders are almost...
A health and safety regulator is examining what caused an employee to suffer severe injuries. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recently launched an investigation into a worker who was...
Temporary employees who regularly turn up for shifts might receive greater certainty. Casual mine workers will have the option to transition to a permanent role after six months under new changes...
A resources multinational did not break the law when toxic material was misplaced in transit. Authorities recently cleared Rio Tinto of wrongdoing when a tiny radioactive capsule fell while being...
A multinational conglomerate received the nod to proceed with a fossil fuel development in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. The Sungela joint venture (JV) has received federal...
A multinational company expressed condolences after a fatal truck accident occurred at one of its operations. Hanson Construction recently pleaded guilty to failing to maintain a safe work...
