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Ridgeway mine death prompts employee monitoring

An investigation into the death of a 28-year-old worker at Cadia Ridgeway gold mine on September 6 has recommended regular monitoring of people working alone. The Mine Safety Investigation Unit...

New resources minister promotes renewable energy

Australia’s new Energy and Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg has been welcomed by the mining industry, and has used his first day in the job to promote renewable energy. Clean Energy Council Policy...

Fortescue launches Aboriginal apprenticeship program

Fortescue Metals Group Limited has launched an innovative apprenticeship program, Trade Up, will will give career opportunities to 40 Aboriginal employees. CEO Nev Power joined Hon Liza Harvey MLA...

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Mining industry mental health blueprint launched

The Australian mining industry launched a new blueprint to address mental health and wellbeing issues in the workforce, announced by the Minerals Council of Australia last week. The blueprint...

Deal signed for first Aboriginal-owned iron ore mine

Fortescue Metals Group Limited has entered into a ground-breaking deal for the first Aboriginal-owned and operated iron ore mine in Australia. Fortescue entered into a commercial agreement with...

Widow of FIFO worker speaks out

The widow of a FIFO worker who took his own life before flying back to start his next shift has spoken out on social media, outraged at the treatment she received from the company her late husband...

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Train Of Thought: Take Over Control

Hugh Pine talks about the benefits of training simulators and how they are increasing safety due to improved vehicle control. Highly sophisticated training simulators are being used by more and more...

Wollongong Coal cuts 80 jobs

Wollongong Coal has announced they will cut 80 positions at its Russell Vale mining operations after struggling through the mining downturn. The company said mining will be suspended at the operation...

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The Application of Hose Management in Mining

Paulo Roberto Pereira, Director of Mining and Heavy Infrastructure at Global Business Development, takes an indepth look at the benefits of the Hose Management Program on mine operations around the...

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Hire Away

In the current mining downturn, hiring instead of buying machinery and equipment is helping mine operators keep tight budgets in check, according to HRIA’s James Oxenham. Continuing tough economic...