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SENSING A SERIOUS PROBLEM

New wearable technology can help people working in physically demanding jobs in harsh environments monitor their own wellbeing, and potentially, save lives… By Kate Murray, University of...

New code helps mine sites plan for emergencies

Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has officially launched the Emergency management for Western Australian mines code of practice. Since mining operations can be potentially hazardous, and...

How You Can Benefit from High Definition Surveying

If you’re about to commence a large mining infrastructure project or want to assess a current structure or area before building or expanding, you’ve likely started researching into mining surveying...

WA miners urged to guard against heat stress

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has issued a reminder on guarding against the effects of extreme temperatures on WA mine sites and remote areas. DMIRS director Andrew Chaplyn...

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...

CQ miner slammed as 100+ workers stood down unpaid

A BLACKWATER mining company that has left more than 100 workers in limbo for the next two months has been warned to start putting its employees well being first. Federal Opposition leader Bill...

Work-related injuries killed 195 workers last year

Last year, 195 workers died from injuries received at work, according to Safe Work Australia’s latest Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report. The report highlights a positive downward...

Anglo refuses to rule out hiring armed guards

German Creek miners are concerned Anglo American will employ armed security guards to intimidate workers striking at the Middlemount mine, according to the CMFEU. The union wrote to Anglo American’s...

Pilbara mine workers back-paid $240,600

A labour-hire company has back-paid 13 workers a total of $240,600 after they did not receive their termination entitlements at a mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The employees were stood...