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Investigation into health of miners

Tuesday 12 August 2008

The Queensland Government and the University of Western Sydney have embarked on a joint investigation into the effects of silica dust on miners.


Study to safeguard lung health

Wednesday 06 August 2008

The Queensland Government and the University of Western Sydney has embarked on a joint investigation into the effects of silica dust on miners.


Dust Control Feature

Monday 21 July 2008

AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Dust Control Feature in the September 2008 issue.


When the dust settles

Monday 21 April 2008

Dust suppression techniques have come a long way from turning a hose on a dusty process.


Dust control in the Pilbara

Monday 10 September 2007

DUST management was often viewed entirely from an engineering perspective, before considering site management and procedural opportunities for dust reductions


What is your haul road costing you?

Monday 10 September 2007

AS community’s move ever closer to coal mines and water becomes scarce, mines must consider the true cost of haul road dust suppression


Bürkert dust innovation

Friday 17 August 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Innovative Mining Solutions


Fresh air for residents

Friday 17 August 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Excellence in Environmental Management


Port Hedland to receive further dust busting

Monday 13 August 2007

APPROVAL of the new conditions for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Port Operations under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act is in the final stage in a review process to pave the way for proposed new dust targets.


Dust under control

Friday 10 August 2007

DUST filtration supplier Donaldson Australasia is assisting the quarrying and mining industries to maximise profits significantly by trapping - and later reclaiming - the fine dusts that are normally lost during processing.


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