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Mining 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. Mining 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.

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State accolade for hybrid mining technology

An innovative hybrid truck trial at New Acland Mine was recognised at the Queensland Mining Awards, winning the JCB CEA Project Innovation Award for its standout ability to lower emissions...

New Truck, Enhanced Safety

WesTrac, one of Australia’s leading Caterpillar Dealers, has announced its response to the Ultra-Class off highway truck market opportunity in WA with the arrival of four Cat 794 AC off-highway...

Cultural Cruising

At the heart of the South Pacific and dotted in sparkling turquoise waters, 333 islands form Fiji; where happiness finds you and as Brooke Tolar discovered, Fiji all these stunning islands is the...

australia's mining industry will need 21000 new personnel by 2024

WINNERS OF THE 2018 QUEENSLAND MINING AWARDS ANNOUNCED

The 2018 Queensland Mining Award winners have been announced: recognising the state’s hardest-working contractors, suppliers and producers. The Queensland Mining Awards were co-hosted by the Bowen...

Incident: Mechanic fell 10 feet

Surface – Crushed & Broken Stone – On June 16, 2018, a mechanic fell 10 feet from a portable cone crusher. The mechanic struck his head on the crusher before landing on the ground. Best Practices...

Safety Bulletin - drive shaft fire

Serious Accident Alert

Plant – Cement – On July 2, 2018, a miner in the process of dumping the contents in the vaccum truck was seriously injured when he tripped while chasing the vacuum truck that began to roll away. 30...