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Ablemarle Kemerton Processing Plant

Mining operation hospitalises 13 workers in a month

More than a dozen employees needed emergency medical attention at a resources operation. Authorities have been notified that at least 13 workers were hospitalised during February 2024 at...

Haul truck collision

Horrific truck accident inspires new training material

Two heavy vehicles became involved in a major collision, causing severe damage. Authorities recently examined why one truck suffered a head-on accident while the other experienced a side hit at an...

Coal shuttle car worker pinned

Pinned coal employee dies, multiple colleagues injured

An underground worker passed away and others became seriously wounded after mine equipment crushed them. Authorities are investigating four separate incidents where mobile equipment fatally pinned...

Rio Tinto train

Mining giant achieves fifth fatality free year

A major mineral company managed to increase production without killing any workers. Rio Tinto confirmed its Pilbara operations lifted iron ore production 2 per cent to 331.5 million tonnes (Mt) in...

Roof bolting machine fatality

Machinery catches, kills underground mine worker

A resources employee became fatally injured while repairing subterranean equipment. Authorities recently investigated how a roof bolting machine killed an underground mine worker at an undisclosed...