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Mine safety is a broad term referring to the practice of controlling and managing a wide range of hazards associated with the life cycle of mining-related activities. Mine safety practice involves the implementation of recognised hazard controls and/or reduction of risks associated with mining activities to legally, socially and morally acceptable levels.

Australasian Mine Safety Journal provides the latest information, news, research, case studies on the various aspects of mine safety including:

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New Codes Of Practice for NSW Mining Sector

WA Pilbara mines receive site visits after fatalities

Three Pilbara mining operations which experienced workplace fatalities this year have been visited by senior officials from the Department of Mines and Petroleum. State Mining Engineer Andrew Chaplyn...

Mine haul road safety optimised with company alliance

Mine operators typically face a continuous struggle when trying to balance dust suppression and overwatering on mine haul roads. However, to offer a solution a group of companies have united to help...

Emergency competition hones life-saving skills

THE Goldfields’ annual mines emergency response competition kicks off today and is a salient reminder of the importance of safety across Western Australia’s resources industry. Sixty...

Nominations open for workplace safety awards

QUEENSLAND workers will be striving for safety success, as Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Curtis Pitt announced nominations are now open for this year’s Queensland Safe Work and...

Public comment sought on draft mining codes of practice

NSW Mine Safety is calling for public comment on new draft mining codes of practice. The draft codes of practice are practical guides to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required...

Head of Peabody Wins Global Award for Mine Safety

The head of Peabody Energy has been recognised by the World Coal Association (WCA) for global leadership in mining safety. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory H. Boyce, was honored with the...