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Koalas thrive amidst mining operation rehabilitation

Koala populations in the area of New Acland Mine have remained relatively stable over the past two decades, according to the results of an independent scientific study. The Koala Research Project was...

Mining kids launch clothing brand

Clever South Australian mining kids Deegan Dealtry and Sam Ranford, both 12, have launched a clothing brand called Pretty Rooster in a bid to show other children that mining is cool. Both boys come...

Community survey: if New Acland mine were to close

Approximately 61 New Acland mine worker families would be forced to leave the region if Stage 3 of the mine doesn’t proceed according to a recently conducted community impact survey. The survey...

Jeebropilly Mine: Medium Employer of the Year

Jeebropilly Mine’s prioritised focus of its workforce’s health and safety is paying dividends with the mine site’s efforts being recognised by the State Government. Jeebropilly Mine has been named...

First trial of driverless dozers in Australia

An Australian first production trial aiming to increase mine efficiency and worker safety and longevity will kick off in Queensland next month thanks to a unique partnership between Wolff Group...

Swear on site for cancer research

It’s common knowledge that our mine sites are filled with the toughest of the tough, and it’s no secret that the odd swear word gets thrown around. While a new Swear Jar campaign to raise money for...

DMP investigates equipment fires at Premier Coal site

Premier Coal’s Collie mine is under investigation due to five separate fires involving trucks and machinery in the past three weeks. Department of Mines and Petroleum Resources Safety Division...

Miner Sacked For Drug Use Claims Drink Was Spiked

A mine worker who tested positive to methylamphetamine during a routine mine site drug test has told the Fair Work Commission that she believes her drink was spiked during a hotel drinking binge...