Australia’s resources and energy export earnings increased by 1.2 per cent to reach a record level of $52.5 billion in the September quarter of 2017. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia...
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RioTinto is one of a number of companies that have endorsed and utilised a new program to assist with substace abuse. Sideffect Australia has developed a Substance Abuse Program aimed to educate...
As the weather heats up, it’s time to review your workplace to make sure you and your workers stay safe.
The Australian minerals industry will convene an education summit in Melbourne in May 2018 to bring together industry, universities and government to develop a co-ordinated approach to building the...
Examinations for certificates of competence are held during the year at scheduled times according to the calendar published on the Resources Regulator website. As well as the written and oral...
All mines, quarries and petroleum sites are required to develop and implement a health control plan. To assist mines with this, the Resources Regulator will be delivering workshops across NSW...
Causal investigation into conveyor belt incident published by the regulator During a conveyor extension on a flexible conveyor train at the Ulan West Operations underground coal mine near Mudgee, NSW...
“Dust diseases arise from one cause only – dust – and it is unacceptable that any cases should be occurring in Australia today.”
Summary: The operator of a bobcat was picking up overflow spillage (mud, coal, magnetite) that was spread around the collection sump. The operator had picked up and loaded about 15 to 20 loads of wet...
Summary: An articulated haul truck was leaving the pit floor loaded with material and as it turned onto the main ramp, one of the rear tyres blew out. The shift in load caused the body of the truck...
This poster from the WA Government provides a snapshot of the accident and injury statistics regarding the safety performance in the Western Australian mineral industry for 2016 – 17. Safety...
A new app released by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety helps drivers and transport companies easily access dangerous goods road transport information on their smartphones and...
