RESOURCES-SAFETY-DATABASE
Wednesday 07 January 2009A Queensland Resources Council (QRC) survey showing more women are choosing careers in the State's mineral and energy sectors is an encouraging sign for the industry's future, QRC chief executive Michael Roche said.
Tuesday 23 December 2008In a bid to enforce mine safety, Australian Standards have been updated to ensure all safety harnesses are designed with a frontal, fall arrest rated, attachment point. The Fall Protection Manufacturers Association secretary Gordon Cadzow writes for Australian Mining.
Wednesday 17 December 2008The Australian mining technology sector could be the saviour of global miners struggling in a depressed marketplace, an industry expert has said.
Thursday 04 December 2008Leighton Contractors is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Tuesday 02 December 2008Although Training Prospects is not a minesite, the company has still shown the dedication and drive necessary to attract, train and retain employees and, as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Monday 01 December 2008Engineering and environmental professional services firm URS, won the Australian Consulting Engineers Association’s national award for Education and Training for its 4sight Safe Behaviour Program.
Wednesday 26 November 2008Atlas Copco has developed an automated mining machine which automates the task of cable bolting to prevent rockfalls.
Wednesday 12 November 2008Anglo Gold's Ashanti Sunrise Dam has won the Western Australia Chamber of Minerals and Energy Underground Mine Emergency Response Challenge held at Focus Minerals' Coolgardie Gold Project.
Saturday 05 January 2008ARE there any statistics showing improvements in safety in the mining industry resulting from personal protective equipment (PPE) use?
Tuesday 01 January 1980The following article has been provided by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM), outlining the policies aimed at sustainability of the mining sector critical in period of market uncertainty.