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Monday 08 December 2008The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill into Parliament that will implement another layer of industry-wide regulation funded by a new industry levy, the Minerals Council of Australia's Victorian executive director Chris Fraser told MINING DAILY.
Thursday 27 November 2008Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal's West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.
Thursday 20 November 2008Lindsay Gilligan is a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his dedicated service to the mining industry as a geologist.
Friday 14 November 2008A 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.
Wednesday 12 November 2008The News South Wales government's move to increase the State's coal royalty levy by 1.2% across the board is a naked grab for cash, according to the State's coal miners.
Tuesday 17 June 2008The NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Geological Survey Director Lindsay Gilligan has been awarded a Public Service Medal for his service geoscience, mineral resource assessment and enhancing mineral exploration.
Wednesday 23 April 2008A seriously injured miner went unnoticed for three hours after falling off an elevated platform.
Thursday 27 March 2008A MINER’S arm was amputated recently after becoming entangled in a steel rib mesh and rotating drill steel.
Monday 11 February 2008THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a safety bulletin urging workers to be more cautious in the workplace.
Tuesday 01 January 1980Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal’s West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.