Multiple mining companies penalized for underground fatality
A resources services company, mineral producer and manager was disciplined for failing to prevent a deadly fall. Byrnecut Australia should have erected safety barriers around...
Safety and security
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Authority drops charges after resources giant acts on poor environment
by Wayne
A regulator will stop pursuing a mining company after management addressed substandard employment conditions. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) will avoid paying up to $1.87 million...
Resources multinational stops work due to ‘cracked’ wall
by Wayne
A damaged barrier prompted a major mineral operation to suspend production. Work could be delayed for up to six weeks until structural issues are resolved...
Employers approve ‘safe’ driverless heavy vehicle rollout
by Wayne
A multinational mineral producer and technology company have reached a new autonomous truck agreement. Epiroc recently secured a new memorandum of understanding to develop, test,...
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF MAINTENANCE IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS
by Wayne
In the face of declining commodity prices, the mining industry has increasingly prioritised cost saving measures, often leading to the suspension of capital expenditure (CAPEX)....
Mining giant achieves fifth fatality free year
by Wayne
A major mineral company managed to increase production without killing any workers. Rio Tinto confirmed its Pilbara operations lifted iron ore production 2 per cent...
Underground collapse kills 22 workers
by Wayne
Wet weather and substandard construction claimed the lives of more than a dozen subterranean employees. Authorities recently investigated what caused an underground mine to collapse...
‘Devastating’ FIFO crash kills six workers
by Wayne
Colleagues and loved ones are reeling after multiple remote employees suddenly died in a freak accident. Rio Tinto is assisting authorities in determining exactly how...
Qld coal operator sinks in underwater pit
by Wayne
A mine worker learnt the hard way to check depth before entering water bodies. Authorities recently examined how a dozer became partially submerged at a...
Coal mine closes following ‘ongoing safety’ concerns
by Wayne
A fossil fuel operation will shut down in response to occupational health woes. Wollongong Resources recently decided to permanently close its Russell Vale coal mine....