QUEENSLANDS-MINES-AND-QUARRIES
Monday 05 January 2009Queensland's Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert following the recent death of a mining worker after being struck by the right hand hopper door of a mobile crushing plant.
Thursday 18 December 2008The Bligh Government has announced it will bring forward $25 million in funds to boost employment in regional areas affected by the mining downturn, following crisis talks with unions and the Queensland Resources Council.
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 12 December 2008The Digger Deeper Conference, held in Brisbane on Wednesday, was popular with junior explorers and the scientific community this year, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson told MINING DAILY.
Tuesday 09 December 2008Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions for its Quarrying, Crushing & Screening feature in the February 2009 issue.
Friday 05 December 2008The growth of Queensland Resources sector isn't over by a long stretch, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has said.
Monday 17 November 2008A range of gearboxes and bearings from Baldor have helped one minesite save on downtime.
Tuesday 11 November 2008Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hail Creek Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its continued drive to improve the quality of the mine.
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.
Friday 07 March 2008THE Queensland Government has appointed four new mines inspectors.