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Haul truck driver drowns

Heavy vehicle operator dies from travelling underwater

A truck driver passed away after becoming submerged. Authorities recently investigated how a heavy vehicle operator passed away after entering a pond at an undisclosed mine. “On September 12...

Lady Loretta mine

Qld mine workers receive $50M after proponent exits

Resources employees affected by an operational shutdown will be eligible for government assistance. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning recently...

Sustainable world

Tasmania embraces sustainable development goals

Tasmania has made a major stride towards a brighter and more sustainable future by aligning strategies and operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What makes this...

Ffos-y-Fran coal mine

Mine keeps producing despite rejected coal expansion

A major fossil fuel operation refused to stop work even after running out of time. Merthyr South Wales recently resisted demands for it to stop production at its Ffos-y-Fran coal mine, 42km north of...

Newlands coal mine

North Qld coal mine closure will evict 500 says report

A mining giant’s decision to shut down some fossil fuel production will displace hundreds of people. Glencore recently began closing its Newlands Coal Mine, 198km west of Mackay. The decision...

BHP ute

Employer electrifies 5000 mine vehicles

A major mineral producer will replace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. BHP revealed it would convert thousands of diesel-powered locomotives across its entire Australian operations. “At...