Australasian Mine Safety Journal
Australasia's Leading Journal in Mining Safety
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Read ArticleDumb things people do at mines sites
We all know that there’s someone out there that we’ve worked with over the years who just does the dumbest..
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Read ArticleHydraulic Accumulator Near Miss
DMIRS WA has issued a safety alert highlighting the dangers of work with pressurised hydraulic accumulators. In May 2018, workers..
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Read ArticleBHP trials drones for port operations
Mining and energy giant BHP is trialing the use of drones to speed up its port operations. The firm intends..
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Read ArticleLED mine lighting systems improve safety
Ensuring adequate mine lighting in an underground and surface environments is known to minimise risks associated with a range of..
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Read ArticleTahmoor Mine : Creating positives from negatives
Tahmoor Mine has re-opened over the weekend. The re-opening follows a six week investigation into a significant safety related incident and..
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Read ArticleCritical control management – Is it working?
Melissa Demarco is the Principal Lawyer with Demarco Law. In this article Melissa shares with us some insights in critical control..
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Read ArticleSmall Mines Health & Safety Roadshow
The NSW Resources Regulator has kicked off Safe Work Month with its annual Health and Safety at Small Mines Roadshow. From..
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Read ArticleCut to coal miners accident pay
According to a media release by the CFMEU, the length of time coal mineworkers can claim accident pay under the..
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Read ArticleThe intrepid adventures of Mr Peabody and the gang
Friday Night Again In the Land Down Under….so we’re up for a Mr Peabody and the Gang – bed time..
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Read ArticleSimtars celebrates 30 years of safety in mines
The Queensland Mines Department’s Safety In Mines Testings & Research Station (Simtars) has celebrated its 30th birthday today. Simtars has..
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Read ArticlePeabody starting to talk on North Goonyella mine fire
In a media release today, Peabody today provided another periodic update on progress to contain impacts of the previously reported..
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Read ArticleFree Apps to help miners stay on top of mental health
It seems a little bizarre but there’s just about an app for everything these days. After a week of reading..
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Read ArticleMinister calls North Goonyella investigation
The Mackay Daily Mercury has reported this morning that the Queensland Government Minister, responsible for Mining Safety, Dr Anthony Lynham..
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Read ArticleAustralian injury deaths too high
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a new report today highlighting trends in injury deaths for the period..
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Read ArticleWorld Mental Health Day
Today marks World Mental Health Day, a day created to shed a more positive light on mental health and to..
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Read ArticleWhen is a mine fire, a REAL mine fire? North Goonyella
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrogen (H2) levels in Peabody’s North Goonyella mine reached significant levels indicating a mine fire on..
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Read ArticleUnion in Support of Peabody’s Efforts
The CFMEU has come out in support of Peaboy’s efforts in management of the North Goonyella coal mine fire. CFMEU..
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Read ArticleMine dust victims want companies to pay levy
Mine dust victims are calling on Queensland coal companies to pay a levy on coal production to assist workers afflicted..
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Read ArticleRe-entry to Pike River Mine to recover 29 bodies
Bringing home the boys from Pike River mine Re-entry to Pike River Mine in the NZ to recover the bodies..
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Read ArticleMining innovation ideas could win a $1M investment
A Canadian based gold miner is offering up to 1 million dollars (CAD) investment in mining innovation ideas and technologies..
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