A foreign entity will help cover the cost of a proposed $2 billion resources development. State-run China Baowu Steel Group (CBSG) recently formed a joint venture (JV) with Rio Tinto to support its...
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Equipment failed without notice due to inadequate hazard evaluation, an investigation found. A side discharge conveyor suddenly collapsed without warning at an undisclosed screening plant on 4 August...
A mineral producer admitted it should have done more to prevent an employee from being entangled in machinery. A female worker’s right arm should never have been trapped between an unguarded...
Part of a multinational mining company conceded it should have done more to prevent employee incidents at a coal operation. A subsidiary of BHP recently admitted it failed to maintain a safe and...
Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding an equipment-related workplace death. Police, WorkSafe Western Australia and the State Department of Fire and Emergency Services recently...
A family business received lighter punishment five years after an outsourced team member permanently lost a limb. Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) successfully appealed a recent sentence over a...
Environmental activists risked their own safety to oppose a new mine expansion. Extinction Rebellion supporters Michael and OJ thought it was a great idea to lock their limbs, and precariously hang...
Rio Tinto subsidiaries could have done more to shield employees from potential workplace accidents, a court ruled. Pilbara Iron Company and Hamersley Iron should have installed a conveyor guard at...
Authorities have dismissed a resources giant’s plan to implement effective work, health and safety initiatives. Endeavour Coal will have to go back to the drawing board after the New South...
A multinational resources company is experiencing severe staff shortages across its North Queensland operations. Glencore Australia confirmed it had a hard time finding about 300 new mine employees...
