At least three mining operations are prepared to train, pay and accommodate Queenslanders who want to work in the industry. Dyno Nobel is offering an $82,000 annual salary plus super and overtime to...
Category - Health & Safety
Air pollution is once again back on the national agenda following recent news about Gladstone, in central Queensland experiencing the worst air quality in the state this year. For mining and...
Australia’s workplace relations tribunal will let a multinational resources company terminate employees based on individual medical decisions. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) rejected the latest...
When it comes to those on the tools, dressing the part for work is more than just looking good—it’s also about comfort and protection. The new year is the perfect time to review your gear and make...
Protection against explosive and toxic gases is an absolute necessity for safe operations in the mining industry. Naturally occurring gases remain a principle airborne hazard and continue to place...
The implementation of an appropriate and effective drug testing policy and procedure can sometimes be controversial. Currently, the debate about oral-fluid testing versus urine testing is a hot topic...
A multinational resources company claimed industry advocates tried to undermine its reputation for leverage purposes. Bravus Mining and Resources accused the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining...
A multinational resources company emphatically dismissed concerns some employees face substandard work conditions at a Central Queensland coal operation. Bravus Mining and Resources slammed...
Every operation is different and so are the responder’s equipment requirements. No matter how strong, tall or short the responder is, the equipment needs to fit everyone. It not only affects the...
CleanSpace Respirators, A Revolution in Respiratory Protection Respirable crystalline silica is preventable. Crystalline silica is a natural mineral found in mining and construction materials such as...
Middlemount Coal has confirmed in a statement that the digger operator involved in the mining incident this week was found deceased. Statement from Gerrie Jordaan, CEO Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd. It...
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of Glencore, has observed a growing presence of illegal artisanal miners throughout its industrial mining concessions in the Kolwezi area. This has led to...
