QUEENSLAND-MINES-AND-QUARRIES-SAFETY-PERFORMANCE-AND-HEALTH-REPORT
Monday 15 December 2008The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has issued an urgent safety alert to mines and quarries that have not reviewed procedures for adverse weather events.
Friday 20 June 2008A senior site executive and quarry worker from far North Queensland have pleaded guilty to breaches of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 in the Mareeba Industrial Magistrates Court.
Thursday 12 June 2008The safety and health of men and women who work in Queensland's mines will be strengthened through a new industry safety and health levy.
Friday 07 March 2008THE Queensland Government has appointed four new mines inspectors.
Wednesday 02 January 2008QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has told mining chiefs that as Queensland enters a new era in mining, they must do more to lift the safety standards on every shift at every mine.
Sunday 04 November 2007Australian Mining journalist Daniel Hall speaks with CFMEU district vice-president Stuart Vaccaneo about the recent review of the Queensland Mines and Quarries Annual Safety Performance and Health Report
Saturday 03 November 2007Australian Mining journalist Daniel Hall speaks with Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche about the recent review of the Queensland Mines and Quarries Annual Safety Performance and Health Report.
Tuesday 30 October 2007A DEPARTMENT of Mines and Energy (DME) review has shown a lot of work needs to be done to improve safety reporting in Queensland Mines and Quarries
Monday 22 October 2007THE Queensland Government has released an independent review of safety statistics in Queensland mines
Monday 22 October 2007THE Queensland Government is releasing today a 'warts-and-all' report on the way in which mine safety performance is being reported.