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EACON driverless truck

Employer deploys 100 driverless trucks

A state-controlled partnership rolled out dozens of environmentally friendly, autonomous heavy vehicles. China National Building Material Group and EACON Mining Technology recently deployed 100...

King Vol mine

Far North Qld mines collapse with $280M in debt

Multiple operations entered insolvency after being unable to cover running expenses. KordaMentha recently began administering the sale of Aurora Metals, which financially collapsed at the end of June...

Coal train

North Qld coal accident kills vehicle occupant

Authorities recently investigated how a fossil fuel transporter fatally struck a four-wheel drive. A 50-year-old passenger died after a coal train collided into a Toyota Landcruiser on Peter...

Warrawandu Accommodation Village

Mining giant spends $300M on worker accommodation

A resources multinational made a major investment in employee conditions. BHP recently upgraded 10,756 rooms across 13 accommodation villages. The proponent revealed it sourced everything from...

Dump truck fatality

Unstable ground fatally flips heavy vehicle operator

A volatile surface claimed the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined what caused a haul truck to fatally overturn at an undisclosed operation on 22 May 2023. “The edge of the...

Rio Tinto mine pit

Authority investigates driverless vehicle accident

Officials are examining what caused autonomous machinery to crash. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is still trying to determine how a driverless train suffered an accident...

Onslow mine

Regulator investigates ‘shocking’ mine fatality

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a workplace death. Mineral Resources recently confirmed an external employee sadly passed away, prompting it to suspend operations. “At...