Underground fire kills 45 coal employees
A resources giant declared a day of mourning, following a subterranean blaze that ended dozens of lives. ArcelorMittal confirmed the company’s entire operations will grieve...
Safety and security
Explore the latest trends and solutions in safety and security for the global mining industry. Stay informed on innovations, best practices, and strategies to protect workers and assets in the mining sector.
CS Health’s innovative approach to tackling industrial deafness
by Wayne
Hearing loss is common with about one in six Australians affected. Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by long-term exposure to excessive noise at work and...
Mining boss confirms ‘intelligent’ plan to remove more workers
by Wayne
A resources multinational revealed it would replace more employees with technology. BHP recently confirmed plans to phase out a new round of human-operated positions at...
Heavy machinery crushes, kills coal worker
by Wayne
A resources employee passed away after plant and equipment mangled him. Authorities recently examined how earthmoving machinery fatally crushed a maintenance worker at an undisclosed...
Starving mine employees collapse, hospitalized after underground protest
by Wayne
Workplace unrest continued for several days with dire consequences at a subterranean operation. Authorities are examining why hundreds of employees stayed underground for more than...
Mining company accepts blame for failing to prevent crushed worker
by Wayne
A sustainable mineral producer conceded it could have done more to avoid a major workplace incident. Sandfire Resources recently pleaded guilty for failing to shield...
Electric Welding in Mining: Ensuring Safety and Expertise
by Wayne
In the mining industry, electric arc welding is a critical skill for maintenance and construction. This fusion-based technique is used for durably and strongly connecting...
Coal mine heavy vehicle bombed say investigators
by Wayne
Authorities are examining a blast believed to have targeted a mine train. Investigators are trying to determine how a heavy vehicle became bombed near Glencore’s...
Multiple underground mine workers suffer fatal fall
by Wayne
Almost a dozen subterranean employees plunged to their death. Authorities are examining how lifting machinery fatally dropped 11 night shift workers at Implats’ Impala mine....
Employer removed Qld coal workers for raising safety concerns says authority
by Wayne
Two outsourced employees were unlawfully removed from their posts after reporting unsafe conditions in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Kim Star and Daryl Meikle should never...