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Integrating your maintenance system

Friday 09 January 2009

IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer debunks the myth that maintenance systems are getting more complex and difficult to manage.


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.


Crisis forces mines to rent

Friday 14 November 2008

The global economic crisis is continuing to take its toll on the mining industry. The liquidity in the market is gone and as such, minesites are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital, Emeco International's business analyst Graham Borgerson told MINING DAILY.


Fluid Power: Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment

Tuesday 28 October 2008

Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Fluid Power: Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment in the December 2008 issue.


Major contractor demonstrates inefficiencies

Thursday 11 September 2008

The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has released a safety alert after several employees of a major contractor raised concerns regarding the inappropriate methods of conveying and ‘on-the-job’ storage of hazardous chemicals and the lack of awareness of the appropriate personal


Silicosis: more science needed

Tuesday 12 August 2008

A new study of silica exposure and silicosis is attempting to evaluate the risk of lung disease in mining. Story by Daniel Hall


Safety products light the way

Wednesday 18 June 2008

Vision Safe will showcase two of its new safety products covering the latest lighting technology and personal protective equipment on Stand 8037 at QME 2008.


A head above the rest

Monday 31 March 2008

MINE Site Technologies has launched an Integrated Cap Lamp that has communication and personal protective equipment.


PPE statistics for mining

Saturday 05 January 2008

ARE there any statistics showing improvements in safety in the mining industry resulting from personal protective equipment (PPE) use?


Confusion over protective devices

Friday 30 November 2007

THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has warned of confusion in the mining industry with the provision, use and maintenance of operator protective devices on mobile plant equipment in underground mines.


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