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National Group delivers to Boggabri Coal Mine

On 24th August 2018, coal giant Idemitsu added a new Liebherr R 9800 Excavator followed by three new ‘ultra-class’ Komatsu 930E Dump Trucks to increase production at their Boggabri Coal Mine in NSW...

Identifying mine tailings risks and rewards

It is no secret that mining produces waste that can be damaging to the environment, but with advances in technology and knowledge, the ability to reduce the environmental impacts of mine tailings...

Australian iron ore mining

When it comes to iron ore around 98% of the Economic Demonstrated Resources in Australia comes from Western Australia. That adds up to almost thirty billion tonnes. The majority of this and one of...

FIFO And Family Life

When compared to other parents, partners of FIFO workers experience higher levels of stress. FIFO workers are often working away from home for four to six weeks at any one time.

WA’s resources sector awards

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Resources Sector Awards for Excellence was held last night, with two projects actually awarded the prestigious Golden Gecko award. BHP...

Unconventional gas production on water resources

Unconventional gas production – such as coal seam gas and shale gas – is a highly contentious issue, with concerns that groundwater contamination could be among many possible issues. However...