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Yallourn coal mine

Yallourn coal mine shut amid flood fears

In Gippsland’s Latrobe Valley, Yallourn power station’s brown coal mine has been evacuated and electricity generation has been reduced with fears swollen rivers nearby could flood the...

Anglo American Grosvenor Mine

Moranbah North and Grosvenor mines update

Anglo American confirmed that longwall mining operations at Moranbah North Mine have safely restarted, in line with regulatory approvals. Production is expected to ramp up over coming weeks. Mining...

Silica dust

The Tiny Protagonist Injuring Australians

What can be 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, yet it may be fatal for those who inhale it? While obvious answers would include the Covid-19 virus and Asbestos fibres, there is another...

silver lake

Fatality at Silver Lake underground mine

Silver Lake Resources underground operations at an Eastern Goldfields mine in WA has been suspended after the death of a contractor on Thursday morning (10 June 2021). Silver Lake Resources Limited...

CMM reports 2020 safety performance of its members

ICMM publishes 2020 safety performance data of members

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released a report that benchmarks the 2020 safety performance of its members. ICMM members have an unwavering commitment to the health and...

proximity detection systems

Global expansion in Booyco PDS grows

From its solid foundation as the pioneer of and leader in Proximity Detection System (PDS) in South Africa, Booyco Electronics is making rapid headway in growing its global footprint. Having recently...

Fatal incident

Worker struck by light vehicle at quarry

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a fatal incident at a quarry. A 23-year-old contract worker was working at West WyalongQuarry when he was struck by a light vehicle resulting in fatal...

Metso Outotec

Metso Outotec boosts end-user service in Sweden

Metso Outotec has signed a distribution contract with Mining and Construction Equipment Sweden AB and Värnamo Krosskonsult AB. The two companies will sell in cooperation Metso Outotec’s mobile and...

Epiroc acquires 3D-P

Epiroc acquires Canadian 3D-P

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has acquired 3D-P, a Canadian company that provides wireless connectivity solutions for surface...

Building failures during severe weather events

Building failures during severe weather events

According to safety report from Queensland Coal Inspectorate, recently several coal mines experienced severe weather events characterised by very high wind gusts, hail and heavy rain. The storms...

excavator and dozer collision

Excavator and dozer collision

The NSW Resources Regulator has released an excavator and dozer collision incident that occurred at an open cut coal mine. An excavator collided with a dozer causing significant damage to the cabin...