Anti mining activist charged for assaulting Qld coal worker
An environmental protestor was formally accused of attacking a mine employee in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Coedie McAvoy was recently charged with two counts of...
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Mine reopens despite little clarity on what killed underground employees
by Wayne
A multinational mineral producer resumed subterranean operations before determining how two remote workers died. MMG recently restarted operations at its Dugald River underground mine, 65km...
Automation boss declares wireless trial is a success
by Wayne
Employers recently experimented with a new form of networked autonomous technology. Sandvik Mining and Rajant Corporation successfully trialled wireless automation at US$2 billion ($A3B) De...
Resources multinational probes what causes substandard work conditions
by Wayne
A mining giant investigated different ways to prevent its employment environment from worsening. BHP recently considered whether to amend policies, processes, and behaviours to eliminate...
Driverless technology expansion could create up to $600B, new jobs says plan
by Wayne
Industry is predicted to significantly benefit from the next automation boom. The recently approved $15 billion National Robotics Strategy predicts an autonomous technology expansion could...
Runaway heavy vehicle crashes while refueling
by Wayne
An operator discovered trucks can roll away even when a stop device is engaged. An unoccupied fuel truck recently descended 8 metres and crashed into...
Employer charged for Central Qld coal fatality
by Wayne
A state-run company was formally accused of neglecting health and safety obligations, resulting in death. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) recently...
Mine conveyor accident kills four, severely injures one
by Wayne
Multiple resources workers perished in an underground equipment tragedy. Colleagues, friends and loved ones recently mourned the sudden deaths of four employees at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Burnstone...
Mining giant reports second fatality in three months
by Wayne
A major resources producer twice failed to ensure workers return home safely from duty. BHP recently confirmed a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle...
Roof collapse kills mine worker
by Wayne
A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while...