Applying decades of experience with today’s advancements in technology, underground mine safety practices have been able to evolve over the years. Operations have discovered it is imperative to have...
Tag - Refuge Chambers
One of the greatest risks in Underground mining is the respirable atmosphere which can be impacted by fires from underground machinery.The primary function of a refuge chamber is to provide a safe...
Strata Worldwide has announced the global launch of its next generation emergency refuge chamber; the Strata ERCX. The Strata ERCX is a steel-sided, walk-in refuge chamber for use in underground...
When people enter a safe refuge or a refuge chamber in an underground mine, the environment of the refuge changes significantly. A range of air quality issues such CO2, Oxygen and Heat need to be...
When it comes to marketing mine safety products and growing a business, MineARC systems is clearly one of the Australian mining industry leaders. MineARC was recently announced as this years 2018...
A 60 tonne underground mine dump truck caught fire, blocking a main decline and contaminating the ventilation in the mine. This resulted in an emergency evacuation and mines rescue response. The...
