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Mobile Crushing Plant fatality

Monday 05 January 2009

Queensland'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.


$25 M for industry in crisis

Thursday 18 December 2008

The 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.


Mines urged to renew adverse weather procedures

Monday 15 December 2008

The 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.


Digging deep for the future

Friday 12 December 2008

The 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.


Quarrying, Crushing & Screening

Tuesday 09 December 2008

Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions for its Quarrying, Crushing & Screening feature in the February 2009 issue.


Boom not over: Roche

Friday 05 December 2008

The growth of Queensland Resources sector isn't over by a long stretch, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has said.


Bearings bring new life to quarry

Monday 17 November 2008

A range of gearboxes and bearings from Baldor have helped one minesite save on downtime.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Hail Creek Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio 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.


Prosecutions following death of a quarry worker

Friday 20 June 2008

A 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.


New inspectors in Queensland

Friday 07 March 2008

THE Queensland Government has appointed four new mines inspectors.


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