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MINE SAFETY

Drilling & Blasting

Thursday 15 October 2009

Australian Mining calls for editorial contributions to the November Drilling & Blasting feature.


Coal slurry smashes through bin control room

Tuesday 29 September 2009

The New South Wales Mine Safety Operations Branch has released a safety alert after a serious accident involving coal and slurry discharge from a rail loading bin.


Queensland safety to go to China

Thursday 17 September 2009

The Queensland Government will lead an upcoming mine safety demonstration in China.


WA OH&S changes need steering, CFMEU

Tuesday 08 September 2009

The CFMEU called for representatives of industry, unions and the regulator to oversee any changes to the Western Australian mining safety legislation.


Safety row divides WA

Monday 15 June 2009

Federal Member tells union to 'stay out of it.'


Qld to receive safety commissioner

Thursday 04 June 2009

The Bligh Government has passed a law allowing for the introduction of a Mine Safety and Health Commissioner.


Council to achieve zero harm

Friday 24 April 2009

The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council has met in the Hunter to improve mine safety methods.


Century mine gets the 'blues'

Friday 21 November 2008

In an effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer, Oz Minerals' Century Mine has painted one of its 830E Komatsu trucks blue.


Outstanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: David Noon

Thursday 20 November 2008

Dr David Noon has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his contribution to mine safety.


DPI's safety concern

Friday 14 November 2008

A spate of incidents on separate minesites where employees have been seriously injured has forced the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to release a safety bulletin highlighting the importance of sound mine safety practices.


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