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Victorian mines get slapped with red-tape

Monday 08 December 2008

The 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.


Miners injured in electrical incident

Thursday 27 November 2008

Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal's West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Lindsay Gilligan

Thursday 20 November 2008

Lindsay Gilligan is a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his dedicated service to the mining industry as a geologist.


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.


Royalty hike a naked cash grab, NSW miners

Wednesday 12 November 2008

The 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.


Geological director is honoured

Tuesday 17 June 2008

The 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.


Injured miner left for three hours

Wednesday 23 April 2008

A seriously injured miner went unnoticed for three hours after falling off an elevated platform.


Miner’s arm amputated

Thursday 27 March 2008

A MINER’S arm was amputated recently after becoming entangled in a steel rib mesh and rotating drill steel.


Safety alert calls for order

Monday 11 February 2008

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a safety bulletin urging workers to be more cautious in the workplace.


Miners injured in electrical incident

Tuesday 01 January 1980

Two men have received flash burns at BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal’s West Cliff coal mine in an incident involving an electrical transformer.


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