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Alan Walsh

Tributes flow for mine worker who died on job

A resources employee became fatally ill while performing duties. Alan Walsh recently died after feeling unwell at an undisclosed mine site near Perth. “It is with deep sadness that we announce...

Caval Ridge coal mine

Central Qld coal mine expansion confirmed

A resources giant will grow its fossil fuel operation in Queensland’s Isaac region. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) recently confirmed plans to expand its Caval Ridge Coal Mine, 188km southwest...

Groote Eylandt Mine

Axe incident sends mine into lockdown

Deadly weapons forced a multinational mineral producer to declare an emergency shutdown. A group carrying axes recently caused a lockdown at South32’s Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO)...

Fox Resources

Court approves new Qld coal project

A judiciary body recommended a new fossil fuel development in Queensland’s Wide Bay region. Brisbane’s Supreme Court recently approved Fox Resources’ $200 million Bundaberg Coal...

Dozer death

Mining boss dies after failing to brake

A resources decision-maker became fatally crushed due to not using his heavy vehicle’s stopping device. Jimmy Wooten Senior died shortly after a 2018 Komatsu D65PX-18 accidentally ran over him...

Mungari mine

Tender awarded for major mine expansion

A construction company won the contract for a major resources development. GR Engineering Services recently secured the plant expansion works package for Evolution Mining’s Mungari expansion...

Komatsu PC4000

Central Qld coal mine procures safer machinery

A fossil fuel operation purchased equipment to decrease incidents and carbon footprints. Komatsu Australia recently supplied new machinery to Batchfire Resources’ Callide Coal Mine at Mount...

Curragh Coal Mine

Equipment breakdown delays Central Qld coal mine

Unreliable machinery postponed work at a Queensland coal operation in the Central Highlands region. Production could be delayed by up to six weeks due to a broken down dragline at Coronado Global...

NSW Mines Rescue

Budget and plan for procurement says report

Annual budgeting and planning is undeniably essential even when it is not the most exhilarating part of the job. As the year winds down from October to December, procurement departments prepare for...

FIFO workers

FIFO workers stranded due to wage dispute

Remote employees could be stuck due to industrial action. Hundreds of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers are expected to be stranded due to an ongoing pay dispute. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots...

Barminco

$143M of contracts awarded at multiple mines

A diversified mining services company secured tenders at different operations. Perenti Group recently won $143 million of contracts at the following operations: six months of underground development...