Australasian Mining Review

Australasian Mining Review Issue 9 2014

Australasian Mining Review

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P R I N T / D I G I T A L / M O B I L E V I S I T w w w . M I N I N G R E V I E w . c o M . a u Contents Regulars 10 Foreword: Steve Knott Chief Executive, AMMA (the Australian Mines and Metals Association) 12 Letter from the editor 14 Feature Interview: Robert Trzebski Executive Officer, Austmine 18 state by state We take a whip around the country and report back on what's been making the news in mining – state by state. 38 In Review It's been an eventful 6 months for the mining sector in Australia. Time for a recap. 63 safety First What safety trends will we see in 2014 and beyond, and what will the major challenges for workplace safety be? asks Tony Francis. 66 studies show Safe Work Australia has released their annual Fact Sheet on the mining sector, analysing national statistics from the 2011-12 financial year. 120 escape: To The Top End Get your adrenaline pumping with world-class fishing, crocodile cage swimming and adventurous 4WD tracks – there's so many ways to do the Northern Territory. 127 environmentally Mine Andrew Harris from the University of Sydney takes a look at what needs to be done to make phyto-mining commercially viable in this country. 130 Your Mining town: Roxby Downs New kid on the block: As the last purpose built mining town in Australia, Roxby Downs is a bit of an anomaly on the mining town landscape, writes Michelle Hales. 134 Risky Business ON THE coVER Business risks facing mining and metals 2013-14: The latest report from Ernst & Young. 149 train of thought The shift in the mining boom is presenting new challenges and reshaping old problems. But some things never change: the importance of safety training, according to Adam Baldock. special Features 26 step on the Gas COVER SToRY Oil and gas roars ahead: David Byers, Chief Executive of APPEA and his colleagues take a look at the future of oil and gas in this country. 42 Driving Lessons ON THE coVER Specialist crash investigator and mine site driving trainer, George Foessel examines the top reasons why light vehicle accidents occur on the mine site. 68 Managing Groundwater Impacts of Coal seam Gas Water extraction associated with CSG operations is currently about 18,000 megalitres per annum and rising as the industry expands, writes Randall Cox and Sanjeeve Pandey. 84 the Very Last Drop ON THE coVER We take a look at a range of ways mine sites around the world are making the most out of what is increasingly becoming a precious commodity in its own right – water. 92 Got Conveyor Issues? Les Dunn discusses some issues with Overland Conveyors (OLC) with very large idler spacings and troubleshoots common conveyor problems. 108 World's Longest ore Conveyor Like a lindworm, the flightless dragon of Norse legend, the conveyor belt snakes out of the tunnel at the end of the Valle del Choapa in Chile - a dragon that devours mountains. Editor Tracey Baillie miningeditor@aprs.com.au Graphic Designer Aaron Sammut contributors Adam Baldock, Michael Bradley, David Byers, Randall Cox, Damian Dwyer, Les Dunn, Mike Elliott, George Foessel, Tony Francis, Steven Gerhardy, Michelle Hales, Andrew Harris, Steve Knott, Noel Mullen, Sanjeeve Pandey, Robert Trzebski, Rick Wilkinson Publisher Garth Wright Printer Newstyle Printing Co. Pty Ltd 41 Manchester Street, Mile End SA 5031 Distribution Linda Ritchie lritchie@aprs.com.au advertising Publication Manager Phil Cowen (07) 3003 0283 philip@aprs.com.au Advertising Executives Marissa Taylor (07) 3210 2359 mtaylor@aprs.com.au Daniel Jessop (07) 3012 9705 djessop@aprs.com.au Carly Sare 0439 368 566 csare@aprs.com.au aPRS Head office 3/31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Phone: 07 3229 5344 Fax: 07 3054 7234 Subscribe Disclaimer: APRS is not committed to nor takes responsibility for the views expressed in articles or advertisements herein. The publishers could not possibly ensure that each advertisement published in this magazine complies with the Trade Practices Act and responsibility must therefore rest with the person, company or agency submitting the advertisement for publication. Email subscribe@aprs.com.au Post 3/31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Phone 07 3129 5960 Fax 07 3054 7310 web www.isubscribe.com.au/APRS we have australasian mining covered 92 AUST R A L AS I A N M I N I N G R E V I E W / Issue 9 / www.miningreview.com.au 4

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