Australasian Mine Safety Journal

Australasia's Leading Journal in Mining Safety

  • PM commends specialist for rescuing 41 workers

    PM commends specialist for rescuing 41 workers

    An emergency expert has been internationally applauded after freeing dozens of trapped underground employees. Arnold Dix earned a prime ministerial commendation for rescuing 41 stranded workers...

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  • Universal Lockout Devices by Cirlock

    Universal Lockout Devices by Cirlock

    Circuit Breaker Lockouts function effectively by isolating the switch to prevent accidental start-up of equipment when being worked on during construction, installation, or maintenance. This in...

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  • Qld safety boss should have resigned ASAP for new job at mining giant says authority

    Qld safety boss should have resigned ASAP for new job at mining giant says authority

    An independent work environment leader was supposed to step down immediately after pursuing other opportunities at a resources multinational. Kate du Preez should have resigned straight after...

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  • Enhancing workplace safety with virtual reality training

    Enhancing workplace safety with virtual reality training

    For mining companies and other high-risk industries, the need to train workers effectively in a safe and controlled environment is critical. This is where Mines Rescue’s team of skilled developers...

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  • New $1B Central Qld coal mine approved

    New $1B Central Qld coal mine approved

    A resources project received the nod to proceed in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning recently approved the new Winchester...

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  • New $1B Central Qld coal mine approved

    New $1B Central Qld coal mine approved

    A resources project received the nod to proceed in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning recently approved the new Winchester...

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  • Virtual Reality content and animations redefine the learning experience

    Virtual Reality content and animations redefine the learning experience

    Mines Rescue is transforming workplace safety through innovative virtual reality (VR) training. Their team of experts develop immersive visual content and animations that simulate hazardous...

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  • Coal workers should be trained in climate change says mining boss

    Coal workers should be trained in climate change says mining boss

    A resources manager wants staff to be educated about being eco friendly. Grant Howard would like every coal employees to undergo training in climate change, an environmental theory that burning...

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  • Coal workers should be trained in climate change says mining boss

    Coal workers should be trained in climate change says mining boss

    A resources manager wants staff to be educated about being eco friendly. Grant Howard would like every coal employees to undergo training in climate change, an environmental theory that burning...

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  • New Equipment and Insight to Advance Coupler Innovations

    New Equipment and Insight to Advance Coupler Innovations

    AusProof is committed to pushing the boundaries in the innovation of high voltage insulation systems, providing the industry with safe and reliable cable coupler solutions that are of the highest...

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  • New Equipment and Insight to Advance Coupler Innovations

    New Equipment and Insight to Advance Coupler Innovations

    AusProof is committed to pushing the boundaries in the innovation of high voltage insulation systems, providing the industry with safe and reliable cable coupler solutions that are of the highest...

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  • Employer makes top level changes after multiple Qld fatalities

    Employer makes top level changes after multiple Qld fatalities

    A mining services group has announced new leadership, following two workplace tragedies in North Queensland. Perenti Group recently confirmed Gabrielle Iwanow would become the company’s next...

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  • Qld driverless fleet safely saves money says automation boss

    Qld driverless fleet safely saves money says automation boss

    Autonomous technology reduced costs without endangering worker lives in Queensland’s Isaac region. Jellinbah Group recently welcomed money saved from deploying six semi-automated Cat D11 dozers to...

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  • Qld driverless fleet safely saves money says automation boss

    Qld driverless fleet safely saves money says automation boss

    Autonomous technology reduced costs without endangering worker lives in Queensland’s Isaac region. Jellinbah Group recently welcomed money saved from deploying six semi-automated Cat D11 dozers to...

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  • Qld mine reopening secures funding

    Qld mine reopening secures funding

    A sustainable resources company is one step closer to restarting production at a North Queensland operation. About $15 million was recently secured to reopen the Great Australia mine in Cloncurry,...

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  • Failing to follow instructions kills resources employee

    Unsafe practices ended a mine worker’s life, an investigation found. Authorities recently examined an underground employee’s fatal fall from a mobile work platform. Alejandro Castaneda tried to...

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  • Coal production predicted to double by 2030

    Coal production predicted to double by 2030

    Fossil fuel output is expected to significantly jump by the end of the decade, a report found. Researchers recently predicted that authorities want to produce about 110 per cent more coal and...

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  • Mine truck accident fatally ejects operator

    Mine truck accident fatally ejects operator

    A heavy vehicle driver became airborne after suffering a deadly collision. Authorities recently investigated circumstances surrounding a service truck accident that fatally catapulted an operator...

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  • Heavy vehicle operators stop work until resources giant lifts pay

    Heavy vehicle operators stop work until resources giant lifts pay

    A mining multinational will need to improve employee conditions before industrial action ends, industry representatives said. A total of 95 per cent of train operators recently voted to stop...

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  • Central Qld coal workers accept $15K bonus, wage increases

    Central Qld coal workers accept $15K bonus, wage increases

    Employees have approved lucrative incentives and multiple pay rises at a mine in Queensland’s Isaac region. Eighty six per cent of workers recently voted in favour of a new enterprise bargaining...

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