The majority of early cases of mine dust lung diseases, including silicosis, often display no symptoms and so regular...
Disaster Management
Tailings management training for professionals in the field
Mining Journalist Asset Management, Disaster Management, Mine rehabilitation, Risk management, Water and waste management 0Although there have been a number of high-profile failures of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in recent years, including one...
Six reasons miners should care about silicosis
Mining Journalist Features, Projects, Risk management, Safety and Training 0When people think of the dangers of mine sites, they often conjure up images of heavy equipment, large haul...
Major turnout for SA emergency rescue competition
Kody Cook Disaster Management, Events, News, Risk management, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0The 2023 South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC) has been held in Whyalla, where more than 5,000 spectators...
Join the Movember mining challenge
Rebecca Todesco Events, People and appointments, Projects, Risk management 0In 2022, the Movember mining community raised an incredible $1.4 million for men’s health, thanks to thousands of Movember...
Jobs at risk after Mount Isa Mines closure announcement
Kody Cook Company news, Copper, News, People and appointments, Risk management 0Glencore has announced that the Mount Isa Mines underground copper operations and copper concentrator will be closing in 2025,...
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...
New toolkit boosting women’s safety in the workplace
Yasmin Isaacs News, People and appointments, Projects, Risk management, Safety and Training 0A new toolkit has been launched by the Western Australian Government’s Respect in Mining program, aiming to help the...
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...
High quality stainless steel couplers to suit your needs
Mining Journalist Asset Management, Risk management, Sponsored Editorial 0Cable couplers are a significant investment and employing safe, reliable and effective couplers is essential, especially in complicated environments...
From drill to disaster: inside the competitions revolutionising mine emergency response
Rebecca Todesco Disaster Management, Events, Features, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, Risk management, Safety and Training 0Technological innovations and advancements, as well as training programs and safety education, are constantly changing the way that mine...
Initiatives to curb harassment in resources sector
Yasmin Isaacs News, Policy, Reports, Risk management, Safety and Training 0The Western Australian Government has launched two anti-harassment programs to support victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, create...
A power source for extreme applications
Mining Journalist Maintenance, Risk management, Sponsored Editorial 0Due to the often remote and isolated locations of mine sites, battery solutions that can withstand the harshest conditions...
Steering clear of a linear economy
Mining Journalist Circular economy, Features, Projects, Risk management, Sustainability, Water and waste management 0Adopting circular economy practices in the mining industry includes responsible management of the waste streams the industry produces. While...
Creating a safe and healthy workforce in the mining industry
Rebecca Todesco Features, Policy, Projects, Risk management, Safety and Training 0By Rebecca Todesco, Editor, Mining Magazine Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace environment is paramount to the long-term...
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...
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 –...