Anglo American has defended its safety systems and practices at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, saying they draw on international best practice despite an accident that injured five people in May.
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Mining Dares to dream about remote operations
Removing miners from dangerous or monotonous tasks by using automation and remote operating technology helps companies to work safer and more productively. Dares Technology has another method that helps monitor conditions from afar.
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Hydrogen on demand to arrive in Australia
The advantages of having a system that delivers hydrogen on demand exceed what hydrogen storage can offer. Reduced fuel consumption, carbon monoxide emissions and diesel particulate matter are just the beginning.
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Fortescue reinstates normal FIFO operations on the back of mandatory testing
Fortescue Metals Group is set to return to normal operational rosters of two weeks on, one week off, starting from June 22.
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Could conveyor skirting improve your productivity?
Thomas Greaves from DYNA Engineering explains the ins and outs of conveyor skirting: how it works, how it is designed and constructed, how it lifts productivity and safety when fitted to conveying systems.
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BHP halts Jimblebar operations to boost safety
BHP has briefly paused operations at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia after a few weeks of low level safety accidents.
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Resources sector raises awareness on COVID-19 safety
Several resources sector councils have teamed up to launch a national television and digital campaign to raise awareness around the industry's coronavirus safety protocols.
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The risk of fire on mining businesses
Heavy vehicles, mobile plant, mining machinery, stationary equipment, electrical control rooms, power generation equipment and other assets represent a substantial investment for any business.
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BHP releases rigorous coronavirus prevention policies
BHP has continued to implement stringent measures across its operating assets to reduce the risks of the coronavirus.
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Queensland to set up new safety body for miners
The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation to set up an independent health and safety body for workers in the resources sector.
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Fortescue employee cleared of coronavirus
Fortescue Metals Group has cleared a Christmas Creek employee from coronavirus after presenting symptoms that met the Western Australian Department of Health’s criteria.
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Comparing HDPE conveyor guards with traditional steel-made alternatives
This white paper discusses the pros and cons of switching from steel conveyor guards to those made out of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
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ICMM poses stricter membership conditions
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has enhanced its membership requirements to include validation that the operational performance of its members is in line with expectation.
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Anglo American workers safe after roof fall
Anglo American has experienced a roof fall incident at the Moranbah North mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
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Rio Tinto gives Richards Bay green light following security incident
Rio Tinto has started to resume operations at the Richards Bay Minerals mine in South Africa.
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Personal exposure monitoring in confined spaces
TSI Incorporated explains how its personal dust monitoring instruments can help mining companies and other industries protect workers from exposure to respirable particulates in underground mines and
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Bis unveils grader for underground coal mines
Bis' underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.
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BHP pivots to a supply chain of shared value
BHP is continuing to change and improve the way it works with the mining supply chain. But there is a catch.
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A new era of mine safety becomes reality
Mining companies are capitalising on the ability to conduct training simulation and planned maintenance through virtual reality software.
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Do you put road functionality before safety?
Mine haul roads and the management of traffic across mine site operations can present a significant risk to site personnel and visitors.
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