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Richard Szabo is an award-winning editor with more than 15 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organisations. He has a specialty in mining and business reporting.

Saraji coal mine

New coal contract awarded in Central Qld

Part of a mining services company won a new tender in Queensland’s Bowen Basin region. A subsidiary of NRW Holdings recently secured different work packages at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s...

Collapsed coal conveyor

Conveyor falls, fatally crushes coal employee

Mine equipment collapsed onto and killed a worker. Authorities recently examined how a conveyor fatally struck a resources crew member on 15 April 2024 at an undisclosed coal operation. “A...

Mount Pleasant coal mine

Coal mine workers win $30K pay rise, permanent roles

Dozens of outsourced employees secured a major wage increase and greater job security. Twenty-seven labour hire workers recently won a $30,000 pay rise each plus permanent positions at MACH Energy...

CAT 770 truck

Operator dies from touching energised heavy vehicle

A mine employee passed away after coming into contact with an electrified dump truck. Authorities recently investigated how a resources worker became fatally electrocuted after touching an energised...

Glencore coal

Coal workers could share in over $100M says report

Mine employees can expect to receive their part of lucrative back payments. Authorities are considering how to compensate Queensland and New South Wales crew members who were estimated to be...