Lyons leads way in ISO cabin standards

Airborne dust particles can cause short-term impact on mining productivity and long-term impacts on workers’ health. Lyons Airconditioning Services discusses how it combines its Australian knowledge with Sy-Klone’s global reach to lead the way in dust control.
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Abandoned mines unlock hidden treasures

An innovative Monash University study has proposed the Mining Incidence Documentation and Assessment Scheme and quantified Australia’s 80,000 active, inactive and unrehabilitated mines to show the value opportunities of rehabilitation and reuse that may be hiding in the dirt.
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An acceleration of intelligent mining

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted mining by pushing the industry further in the path of digital and cultural development. Vanessa Zhou speaks with Deloitte Australia partner, consulting, Paul Klein about the prevailing shift.
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From Argyle mine closure to a new beginning

It might be the end of an era for production at the Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia, but demand for its esteemed pink diamonds will live on. Vanessa Zhou delves into their intrinsic value with Australian Diamond Portfolio executive director Anna Cisecki.
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Bend-tech keeps watch from above for safety

Falling from heights is a particular hazard for workers in the mining industry, with falls, trips and slips accounting for 26,000 serious injury claims in the 2019-20 period. Bend-tech Group explains how a long-term fix is the best way to prevent falls on mine sites.
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Mine fires still a burning issue

Despite a focus on the issue in recent years, the number of mobile plant-related fires on mine sites remains unacceptably high, according to the New South Wales Resources Regulator. FM Global group manager, account engineering Michael Beaumont explains how to reduce this risk.
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