A mine worker was killed this morning following an apparent mudslide at the Mount Lyell copper mine near Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. The 53 year old loader operator did not respond when...
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Rio Tinto today announced record production levels for iron ore, bauxite and thermal coal were achieved in 2013. Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “These are excellent fourth quarter...
Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector looks set to go from strength to strength with the news today that Woodside, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, has signed a sales and...
The number of deaths in mining has doubled over the past 12 months according to figures just released by SafeWork Australia. There were 10 fatalities on Australian mine worksites in 2013 compared to...
With temperatures set to soar into the high 40’s in Australia’s southern states this week, SafeWork SA has passed on some handy tips on how workplaces can reduce the risk of...
Australia’s nickel mining sector could be headed for a boost after Indonesia, the world’s largest nickel exporter, banned all further exports of nickel, bauxite and tin ore on the weekend. Until the...
Australia has been ranked first in the world when it comes to nuclear material security after a global review by the international organisation, Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). The Nuclear Threat...
Santos copped a $52,500 fine imposed by the NSW Land and Environment Court on Friday over failure to report an illegal release of salty water at the Bibblewindi water treatment plant, part of their...
The Victorian government yesterday announced four new mining reforms as part of 36 red tape reforms aimed at stimulating productivity in the state. Acting Premier and Minister for State Development...
An accommodation camp used by workers on Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project in WA has been temporarily closed amid fears a nearby gas plant poses safety risks. The Shire of Ashburton raised concerns...
