MINE-SAFETY-LEGISLATION-IN-AUSTRALIA
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.
Monday 15 December 2008The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has issued an urgent safety alert to mines and quarries that have not reviewed procedures for adverse weather events.
Friday 05 December 2008Springvale coal mine has won Australian Mining and Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia's Movember competition for the best team of mining Mos.
Wednesday 26 November 2008Atlas Copco has developed an automated mining machine which automates the task of cable bolting to prevent rockfalls.
Tuesday 11 November 2008Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hail Creek Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its continued drive to improve the quality of the mine.
Friday 07 March 2008THE Queensland Government has appointed four new mines inspectors.
Friday 14 December 2007QUEENSLAND mines, under new legislation, will be required to report all deaths at mines, not just those resulting from accidents, according to the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME)
Monday 08 October 2007THE WA Government has appointed Commissioner Stephen Kenner of the WA Industrial Relations Commission to review the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994.
Tuesday 01 January 1980Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has conceded the Australian Mines and Metals Association's (AMMA) argument against 'drop dead' dates for old workplace agreements.