The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
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WA’s mining sector worth $121.6 billion
Data released by the Department of Mines and Petroleum has valued Western Australia’s mineral and petroleum industry in 2013-14 at $121.6 billion, a 20 per cent increase on last year.
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Contractor charged over death at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine
The employee of a worker killed at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek operation in August last year has been charged for failing to provide a safe working environment.
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Mining rehab contributions become mandatory in WA
Western Australia has implemented mandatory contributions to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund, effective July 1.
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DMP investigates Fortescue after another Christmas Creek safety incident
The list of investigations into incidents at Fortescue Metals Group’s operations is growing with yet another safety issue at the iron ore miner’s Christmas Creek site on Friday.
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WA gets new mines safety director
Andrew Chaplyn has been announced as the new WA mines safety director, after Simon Ridge left the position following his promotion to resources safety executive director earlier this year.
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Collie closer to mine rehab
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum moved a step ahead in its rehabilitation plans for the former Black Diamond coal mine near Collie.
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New safety inspectors hit WA mines
Four new mines inspectors have been appointed in Western Australia.
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