A Pilbara ‘killer’ development resumed after proponents settled a long-running dispute. Rio Tinto recently reopened its US$20 billion (A$26.7B) Simandou Project, 526km southeast of...
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Fossil fuel orders continue to jump in the face of growing volatility, new research found. Coal consumption recently hit a record high, rising 3.3 per cent to 8.3 billion tonnes during 2022. The...
A state-controlled partnership rolled out dozens of environmentally friendly, autonomous heavy vehicles. China National Building Material Group and EACON Mining Technology recently deployed 100...
A driver had to go on leave because his work space was unbearable. A heavy vehicle operator was recently declared unfit for duty for weeks because his seat was too uncomfortable. Authorities found...
A volatile surface claimed the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined what caused a haul truck to fatally overturn at an undisclosed operation on 22 May 2023. “The edge of the...
A major resources producer abandoned non-renewable energy sources for the first time. Rio Tinto confirmed none of its heavy machinery will run on fossil diesel at its Boron operation. Haul trucks...
Load lifting equipment became unbalanced and fatally struck a worker. Authorities recently examined how a forklift mast weighing up to 2.7 tonnes topped and fell onto a technician performing...
A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while a standing...
Multiple resources workers perished in an underground equipment tragedy. Colleagues, friends and loved ones recently mourned the sudden deaths of four employees at Sibanye-Stillwater’s...
Employers recently experimented with a new form of networked autonomous technology. Sandvik Mining and Rajant Corporation successfully trialled wireless automation at US$2 billion ($A3B) De Beers...
Damages sought against a multinational resources company dramatically jumped. A compensation claim against BHP Group recently rose 620 per cent to 36 billion Pounds (A$65.3B) including interest...
A structural failure recently killed multiple mine employees. Emergency responders recovered bodies of three workers who were fatally injured in an underground collapse on 10 March 2023. About 8am...
