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Miners injured in electrical incident

Thursday 27 November 2008

Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal's West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.


Broadmeadow miner wins big

Wednesday 26 November 2008

One of BMA's Broadmeadow coal mine employees has taken out first place in the 2008 Peter Dent Simtars Gas Chromatographer of Year award.


Explorer of the Year Finalist: Iluka Resources

Friday 21 November 2008

Iluka Resources is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. The company has been granted a mineral lease by the South Australian Government for its Jacinth Ambrosia project.


Explorer of the Year Finalist: Curnamona Energy

Friday 21 November 2008

Curnamona Energy is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for innovatively combining old information with 3D modelling technology.


Satellite technology paves path for tomorrow

Friday 21 November 2008

The Queensland Government has developed a satellite based technology that allows geologists to map the mines of tomorrow.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Lindsay Gilligan

Thursday 20 November 2008

Lindsay Gilligan is a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his dedicated service to the mining industry as a geologist.


DPI's safety concern

Friday 14 November 2008

A spate of incidents on separate minesites where employees have been seriously injured has forced the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to release a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of sound mine safety practices.


Truck fit for purpose

Thursday 06 November 2008

Isuzu has introduced a new truck that has already been implemented by Toowoomba Regional Council.


WA department restructure

Wednesday 05 November 2008

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the restructure of the Department of Industry and Resources (DOIR) and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP).


Miners injured in electrical incident

Tuesday 01 January 1980

Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal’s West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.


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