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Routine checkup gives a second chance at life
Mining Journalist Features, Projects, Risk management, Safety and Training 0The majority of early cases of mine dust lung diseases, including silicosis, often display no symptoms and so regular...
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) is an often inevitable aspect of working in the mining industry, and the long hours and...
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...
Rescue teams battle it out at VIC mine rescue competition
Kody Cook Events, News, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0Rescue teams from mines across Victoria and New South Wales took part in the 30th Minerals Council of Australia’s...
Mining equipment training centre launched in NSW
Kody Cook Company news, News, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched a new Training Centre at the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Innovation Campus,...
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...
Further funding to support Indigenous STEM students
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0CSIRO has provided the University of Wollongong (UOW) with an additional $500,000 for the CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship, in...
Minesite Rehabilitation Scholarships applications open
Kody Cook Mine rehabilitation, News, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0The Queensland Resources Council is inviting applications for its 2024 Minesite Rehabilitation Scholarships, which are on offer for innovative...
Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy accepting new applications
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0The world-first Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy – co-managed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO – has announced that...
First Nations mining traineeship program for central QLD
Kody Cook Company news, News, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0DRA Global, in partnership with Bravus Mining and Resources, is looking to accelerate the training and employment of First...
Mining giants partner for emergency medical service
Kody Cook News, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0Rio Tinto and BHP have collaborated to deliver the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) program, with a focus on...
Energy and resources need 28,000 more workers
Kody Cook News, People and appointments, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0A new report by the Australian Resources & Energy Association (AREEA) has predicted an increase of 28,260 workers will...
Free lung health check unit heads to Mt Isa
Kody Cook Events, News, People and appointments, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0A mobile health unit that travels around Queensland offering free lung checks for retired and former Queensland mine and...
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...
Demand for skilled resources workers expected to grow
Kody Cook News, People and appointments, Safety and Training, Spotlight 0Over the next four years, demand for skilled workers in the resources sector is expected to increase due to...
BHP, Toyota MoU to boost safety and decarbonisation
Kody Cook Company news, News, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability 0BHP and Toyota Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which signifies the strengthening of their collaboration to...