Respiratory protection for silica
Silica is a naturally occurring mineral consisting of oxygen and silicon (silicon dioxide) and is present in most rocks and soil – it is the second most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust.
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An open-access portal to Queensland minerals
The Queensland Government has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop a digital tool for mining exploration, uncovering almost 600 mineral and rare earth deposits.
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QLD slashes mine dust limits
A reduction of the allowable limits for respirable coal and silica dust in Queensland has taken effect.
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Western Australia vows to fix royalty rates for industrial minerals
Minerals mined for use in the building and construction sector in Western Australia will not see an increase in royalty rates for the next five years.
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Metro considers Bauxite Hills mine life extension
Metro Mining has updated its reserve at the Bauxite Hills mine, resulting in a significant upgrade to the company’s alumina and silica output.
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Agripower fertiliser expansion shows 200-year potential
The Queensland Government has granted a prescribed project status to Agripower Australia’s $663 million fertiliser expansion project near Townsville.
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Spike in silicosis sparks safety investigation
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is requesting state workforce bodies launch an immediate investigation into unsafe work practices amidst a new wave of silicosis cases.
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Sustainable silica extraction process patent lodged
Leaf Resources have lodged an Australian patent application for a new silica extraction process using plant waste.
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