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BHP Shareholders were told of a renewed commitment to mine safety by Chairman Ken Mackenzie and Ceo Andrew Mackenzie

BHP Mackenzies reiterate commitment to mine safety

The Chairman and CEO of BHP have reiterated their commitment to mine safety in their latest speeches to BHP’s AGM in London this week. Chairman Ken Mackenzie told the shareholder’s...

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What BHP’s Asset President said about mine safety

James Palmer, BHP’s Captain of the ship in the Bowen Basin gave a speech to industry players last week in Mackay. That speech alluded to an acknowledgement of the state of safety in mines...

mining industry farewells Allan Houston who death rocked the industry

Mining industry farewells a champion

The Queensland mining industry has farewelled Big Al (Allan Houston) in a moving service in Rockhampton on Monday. Allan was tragically killed in a dozer incident at the Saraji Mine on New...

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Department launches investigation into Saraji Incident

In the lead up to the funeral of miner Allan Houston next Monday, the Queensland Mines Inspectorate has announced an investigation into the incident that claimed his life at the BMA Saraji Mine on...

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Former union boss takes a swipe at Mines Inspectors

A former CFMEU union boss has taken a swipe at the Queensland Government’s response to a mining safety incident where a worker suffered breathing difficulty in an underground coal mine in...

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BMA releases details of Saraji mine incident

BMA has released additional details of the miner who passed away in the tragic incident at Saraji mine on new year’s eve. The Gracemere man passed away following a dozer incident that involved...