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Broken pipe

Employer blamed for worker crushed to death

A national contractor failed to maintain a safe employment environment, killing a team member on the job. Hansen Yuncken recently entered into an enforceable undertaking after two large steel pipes...

Rolled truck

Inexperienced operator rolls heavy vehicle

A wide-eyed employee turned a truck over on its axis. Authorities recently investigated how a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) rolled over a strip of land along the road. “The driver had moved to the...

Cadia mine

Resources multinational offers $29B for eight mines

A foreign mining giant will purchase multiple operations for a colossal sum. United States-headquartered Newmont Corporation recently made an acquisition offer for Newcrest Mining for A$28.8 billion...

Mike Henry

Mining boss accepts blame for poor work environment

A resources executive acknowledged his employer was responsible for substandard conditions. BHP accepted fault for the recent deaths of fitter Nathan Scholz and colleague Jody Byrne. Scholz, who was...

Pembroke Resources

Central Qld coal mine invites suppliers

Pembroke Resources recently invited suppliers to its $1 billion Olive Downs Coking Coal Project, 40km southeast of Moranbah. The following procurement opportunities have been advertised: water...

Bowen Coking Coal

Authority approves new coal project in Central Qld

A Queensland mineral producer received the nod to progress a new fossil fuel development in the Bowen Basin. The Federal Government recently approved Bowen Coking Coal’s (BCB’s) Isaac...

Resources Regulator workers

Investigators probe mine worker’s death

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a missing resources employee’s fatality. Investigators recently confirmed a worker was unresponsive and died that same day at a mine site...

Create unique PPE eyewear in seconds

In 2016, Bollé Safety was one of the first companies to offer custom-tailored PPE eyewear. Now, we’re thrilled to announce our new-and-improved online customiser. This user-friendly online tool...