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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.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Bill McCurry

Thursday 20 November 2008

Bill McCurry has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. McCurry has developed a safety centreline socket system that has revolutionised coal mines in Australia.


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.


Innovative Mining Solution Finalist: Swick Mining

Monday 17 November 2008

Swick Mining is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its development of the underground diamond drill rig.


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.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Hail Creek Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio 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.


Review prompts change to safety reporting

Monday 14 July 2008

A damning report into the way mine safety statistics are recorded in Queensland will bring about changes to the system, Queensland Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has said.


Overhaul of mine safety statistics report

Wednesday 02 July 2008

The Queensland Government will bring in sweeping changes to the way in which annual mine safety statistics are recorded in the State, according to Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson.


Download report into QLD mine safety

Monday 22 October 2007

THE Queensland Government has released an independent review of safety statistics in Queensland mines


Warts-and-all report on QLD safety

Monday 22 October 2007

THE Queensland Government is releasing today a 'warts-and-all' report on the way in which mine safety performance is being reported.


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