Alcoa's Huntley Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their commitment to environmental standards during the construction of a new crusher site.
Global Tracking Solutions is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of a Radio Frequency Identification device (RFID).
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has welcomed the introduction of the Safe Work Australia Bill as an opportunity to establish a body to promote a national, uniform Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime.
Scantech’s GEOSCAN Elemental Analyser for the iron ore industry and TBM200 series microwave moisture monitor for the minerals industry have both been in strong demand over the last financial year, according to the company.
From 1 September 2008 the NSW coal mining industry will undergo some changes thanks to the extended Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 Act.
The Minerals Council of Australia welcomed the release of the Victorian Code of Practice for Mineral Exploration to provide practical guidance to explorers regulated under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990
THE Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) in Western Australia recently released a code of practice on the prevention and management of violence, aggression and bullying at work.
THE Mining Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC) has released three mining draft Codes of Practice for public consultation and comment on the Resources Safety Division website:
THE Australian Safety and Compensation Council has released new national safety standards and codes of practice.
MOST employers these days understand they must provide a safe workplace, but how do you know what’s acceptable OHS practice when even the experts and guideline creators don’t always agree? *Amanda Hecimovic writes