The use of drones in the mining industry has been taking off over the last few years, with an...
Condition Assessment
Saving energy and money is in the air
Mining Journalist Condition Assessment, Maintenance, Policy, Sponsored Editorial 0With compressed air being responsible for ten to 15 per cent of industrial electricity use Australia-wide, an air audit...
Prime mover involved in fatal Pilbara crash
Kody Cook Asset Management, Condition Assessment, Disaster Management, News 0Three people have died after a prime mover travelling through Karijini in the Pilbara region was involved in a...
Cadia health risk assessment finds no direct impact on community
Yasmin Isaacs Commodities, Condition Assessment, Copper, News, Reports, Risk management, Water and waste management 0The results of a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) commissioned by Cadia following community concerns regarding water and air...
Industry roundtable discusses future of coal-producing regions
Yasmin Isaacs Coal, Condition Assessment, News, Reports 0More than 60 mining industry stakeholders joined a roundtable, held in Cessnock, to provide insights on the establishment of...
Aboriginal cultural heritage laws repealed
Yasmin Isaacs Condition Assessment, Land access, News, Policy 0The Western Australian Government is set to repeal controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in an attempt to prevent a...
Managing fatigue and reducing risks in mines
Rebecca Todesco Condition Assessment, Features, Projects, Risk management, Safety and Training 0By Rebecca Todesco, Editor, Mining Magazine With their heavy machinery, often monumental scale and occasional use of explosives, mine...
Industry development strategy to boost critical mineral production
Tayla Oates Circular economy, Condition Assessment, Critical minerals, Exploration, Investment, News, Projects, Spotlight 0The Queensland Government’s New Industry Development Strategy is set to support major economic growth opportunities in critical minerals processing,...
Future support for coal mining regions
Tayla Oates Coal, Commodities, Condition Assessment, Exploration, Investment, News, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The New South Wales Government is exploring future opportunities for coal-mining regions, including creating new jobs, driving new investment...
Establishing Net Zero Zones – an approach towards emissions reduction targets
Tayla Oates Asset Management, Condition Assessment, Exploration, News, Projects, Risk management, Spotlight, Sustainability 0A new report by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has highlighted potential locations to form Net...
HESTA addresses sexual harassment in the mining sector
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Disaster Management, Exploration, News, Policy, Risk management, Spotlight 0A report released by HESTA – the largest superannuation fund dedicated to Australia’s health and community services sector –...
Feedback sought for mining approvals discussion paper
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Exploration, News, Projects, Spotlight 0Consultation is open for a discussion paper that seeks to simplify the approval processes for Western Australia’s mining sector,...
Survey results confirm Qld royalty tax damage
Tayla Oates Commodities, Condition Assessment, Critical minerals, News, Spotlight, Stakeholder Engagement 0The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has attributed Queensland’s drop in rankings in Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies...
DMIRS responds to submissions for draft decommissioning discussion paper
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Exploration, News, Risk management, Safety and Training 0Following eight weeks of industry feedback, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has responded to submissions...
Researchers investigate the harmful effects of coal seam gas
Tayla Oates Asset Management, Coal, Condition Assessment, Disaster Management, Environmental management, Exploration, Investment, News, Risk management, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability 0A new study by CSIRO and The University of Queensland has examined the potential for coal seam gas (CSG)...
Australia and Germany collaborate on global critical minerals study
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Critical minerals, Exploration, News 0Australia and Germany are joining forces to support a joint study aimed at creating new opportunities for critical minerals...
Report confirms Australia’s position as lithium mining superpower
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Exploration, Lithium, News 0Higher prices and continued strong global demand for the resources critical to low-emissions technologies has fortified Australia’s position as...
Northern Territory mineral exploration booms
Tayla Oates Condition Assessment, Critical minerals, Exploration, News, Projects 0New data shows the Northern Territory has seen a significant increase in mineral exploration expenditure in 2022, with almost...