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Suspended safety

Tuesday 23 December 2008

In 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.


Moore joins call for changes

Monday 08 December 2008

Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has joined a number of industry representatives calling for improvements to the State's the mine planning processes.


Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: Macmahon Holdings

Thursday 04 December 2008

Macmahon Holdings, a contracting group operating in the civil construction and mining sector, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Metso tightens its Beltline

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Metso Australia's integration of its conveyor belt fabrication and service facility in Jandakot into its Mining and Construction division is an expression of confidence in the future of Western Australia’s resources sector, Metso's administrative managing director Asia Pacific region Helen Herbage


Western Creek project

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Giralia Resources has announced an increased inferred mineral resource at its Western Creek project, located 15 kilometres west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.


Communications excellence

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) has won the prestigious Industrial Award at the 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Tim Shanahan

Thursday 20 November 2008

Tim Shanahan has been nominated as a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his continued dedicated service to the mining industry.


'Nonsensical' uranium ban overturned

Wednesday 19 November 2008

The lifting of uranium bans this week by WA Premiere Colin Barnett will open the door to a new and long lasting sector for the Australian mining industry, Australian Uranium Association communication director Simon Clarke told MINING DAILY.


Safety first for mines

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Anglo 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.


Federal support for WA uranium expansion

Friday 07 November 2008

The expansion of uranium mining in Western Australia could add billions of dollars to Australia's gross domestic product, a spokesperson for Federal Resources Minister Ferguson told MINING DAILY.


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