Australasian Mine Safety Journal
Australasia's Leading Journal in Mining Safety
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Read ArticleFinal AEM results identify 27 conductors at the Rover Project
TSC Limited (“TSC” or “the Company”) is delighted to announce that its recently completed airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey has identified 27 conductors from the final processed data within...
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Read ArticleGenex market update
Genex Power Limited provides the following market update on its business activities in the context of the uncertain and rapidly unfolding COVID-19 situation. COVID-19 Response: The Company...
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Read ArticleBacharach Introduces MGS-402 Dual-Channel Gas Detection Controller
In March 2020, Bacharach announced the MGS-402 gas detection controller. The controller enables ASHRAE 15, EN 378 and CSA B52 safety compliance for refrigerant, toxic and combustible gases...
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Read ArticleOz Minerals ahead of schedule despite virus
The ramp-up of production at Oz Minerals Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia is progressing ahead of schedule despite the global COVID-19 outbreak. The Adelaide-based company has not...
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Read ArticleMine Safety Commissioner’s tragic tale of woe
The Queensland Mine Safety Commissioner has released Queensland’s scorecard for 2018–19 on mining safety this week. Anyway you look at it, it’s fundamentally a scorecard written in the blood of...
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Read ArticleAmendment to Wiring Rules
Amendment 1 of the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules has been released by Standards Australia. The amendment includes several changes to the 2018 publication, including: Clarification of...
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Read ArticleWhat is the current status of Coronavirus cases in Australia?
Want to know more about the current status of Coronavirus Cases in Australia? The graphs and Infograms below provide updated tracking of cases in Australia, their location and the intensity of the...
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Read ArticleNew INPEX deal for COVID-19 crisis
An Australian Union has confirmed today that contractors and management have negotiated in good faith to strike a deal that will allow INPEX to continue operating effectively, mitigate the risk...
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Read ArticleWorkplace exposure standards review
In March 2020, Safe Work Australia paused the release and public consultation for the workplace exposure standards (WES) review until further notice. During this period of pause, you can continue...
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Read ArticleWestern Areas updates position in light of COVID-19
Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA, has provided an update on its operations amid the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The health and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and the broader Western Australian...
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Read ArticleHelp stop the spread of COVID-19 with mobile dry fog disinfection unit
You’ve probably seen footage of spray disinfection systems being used in Europe and some parts of Asia to help fight the highly contagious COVID-19 infection. But did you know, these systems are...
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Read ArticlePeabody Energy confirms terminations
Peabody Energy has confirmed that forty personnel have been terminated in a restructure of its Australian Operations. The company told AMSJ in a statement this afternoon that the move has come due...
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Read ArticleBMA working to reduce the spread and support Queensland communities
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) supports the Queensland Government’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by limiting interstate travel to those working in business critical roles in the mining...
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Read ArticleBorder controls implemented for Queensland FIFO
Only critical interstate fly-in-fly-out mine workers will be allowed into Queensland to protect remote and regional communities and local mine workforces. Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham today...
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Read ArticleMiddlemount Coal seeking production operators
A Queensland coal mine is looking to hire a number of skilled production operators for work at the Middlemount Coal mine in central Queensland. Recruitment company GO2 People said today that they...
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Read ArticleKomatsu’s new 830E-5
In what is a major update, Komatsu has released the 830E-5, a 230 metric tonne capacity dump truck said to be the most technologically advanced 240-US ton class truck the company has produced to...
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Read ArticleResources Ministers united in response to mining safety for COVID-19
The Australian Government is continuing to work with State and Territory Ministers and the resources sector to ensure critical projects keep operating during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Read ArticleTrack press cylinder fail results in serious injuries
The Queensland Mining Safety Regulator has advised of a serious incident that resulted in a mineworker being airlifted to a Brisbane hospital with a range of serious injuries. The report documents...
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Read ArticleCatching COVID-19 at work | Am I covered for Compo?
Can I get COMPO for COVID-19? Many workers, particularly those in medical professions are concerned around the worker’s compensation issues of catching COVID-19 at work. It’s a complicated issue...
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Read ArticlePaste wall failure
A catastrophic paste wall failure in a drive at the top of a stope could have claimed lives of mineworkers after they were forced to climb into the bucket of a bogger and radio to be rescued. The...
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