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Tag - MINING
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, reef or placer deposit. These deposits form a mineralized package that is of economic interest to the miner.
Ores recovered by include metals, coal, oil shale, gemstones, limestone, chalk, dimension stone, rock salt, potash, gravel, and clay. Mining is required to obtain any material that cannot be grown through agricultural processes, or feasibly created artificially in a laboratory or factory. Mining in a wider sense includes extraction of any non-renewable resource such as petroleum, natural gas, or even water.
AMSJ provides information on a wide range of practices, news, articles and case studies associated with mining.
Like any other working Australian, the importance of time off is huge for mental health rejuvenation. When your job involves long periods away from family and friends, consists of long shifts, lonely...
Mine safety authorities have launched an investigation after a mine worker seriously injured during and attack by a pair of dingoes at a Pilbara mine site.
From haul trucks to excavators, dozers and drilling rigs – mobile machines are a major contributor to noise. Complying with workplace noise requirements can be challenging, especially on a mine site...
The National Transport Commission is undertaking research to examine heavy vehicle driver fatigue. The organisation is looking for more heavy vehicle drivers to take part in a research project, in...
The Executive Director/Chief Inspector leads the technical response for the mine safety compliance and enforcement activities of the Resources Regulator. The role is required to work closely with the...
On the 25 and 26 July, following the 9th National Opal Symposium at Lightning Ridge, the NSW Resources Regulator will be conducting two mine safety information sessions. In addition to focusing on...
Near miss between light vehicle and haul truck The hazards of complex intersection design in open cut mines were highlighted when a light vehicle operator had to take evasive action to prevent a...
Serious injury | SinNot 2018/01069 Summary: A worker’s finger was crushed while installing a 6 metre cable bolt. The worker was removing a 4 metre drill string when the gripper jaws failed to hold...
Serious injury | SinNot 2018/01074 Summary: A tradesman had the fourth finger on his left hand amputated while preparing a mobile crusher for transport with co-workers. One worker was undoing a nut...
