An investigation report has been published for a serious inrush incident that occurred at Cadia East mine in central NSW. The inrush resulted from a build-up of water and cuttings in a blocked...
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Work wear is the first line of defence in the war against worplace injuries, but don’t forget the comfort factor, writes Barbara Schrobsdorff from the Hohenstein Institute. Protective clothing...
On the 21st and 22nd September Perth will host emergency response teams from a range of mining operations across Western Australia to showcase their skills at the third annual Mining Emergency...
75 workplace injuries were reported in Queensland’s petroleum and gas industry during the 2012-13 financial year, according to Queensland’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines. The figure...
The Australian resources sector provides a variety of opportunities, including diverse and interesting work, ongoing skill development, career progression, high camaraderie, and access to new and...
Western Australia DMP’s Resources Safety is looking for industry feedback on a draft guideline on the prevention of fires in underground mines to assist those planning or conducting underground...
Equipment was damaged and bolts were removed from winches in what police believe is a deliberate sabotage attempt at an LNG construction site at Curtis Island off the coast of Gladstone. Developers...
NSW Mine Safety is seeking industry input concerning a draft guideline for collision management systems in mines. The guideline was developed through a working group of representatives from...
SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH DR KEN PIDD How common is it for mining sector employees to arrive at work under the influence of drugs or alcohol? There is no Australian data on how common it is for mining...
Is biodiesel the breath of fresh air the mining sector has been looking for? Dr Victoria Haritos from the CSIRO looks at the case for biodiesel in the resources sector. The 2012 classification of...
Nominations are being sought from suitably qualified people to become independent members of the NSW Mining Competence Board. If you have expertise in the development of competence standards and...
Musculosketal injuries are still the main trigger for compensation claims in the mining sector however psychological claims are on the rise, according to WorkCover Queensland data. Research also...
