SAFETY-IN-MINES-TESTING-AND-RESEARCH-STATION
Thursday 20 November 2008Dr David Noon has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his contribution to mine safety.
Tuesday 11 November 2008Zwick has released a compression testing machine that allows companies to experimentally measure the breakage function of a diamond.
Tuesday 26 August 2008Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has recently declared Queensland's methods of monitoring mine gas as being among the best in the world.
Monday 30 June 2008Queensland researchers are working on a special simulator to help coal miners better adjust to the breathing apparatus they wear in the event of an underground explosion.
Friday 20 June 2008Sandvik is again sponsoring the 5th Annual Australian Mining Excellence in Mine OH&S award.
Thursday 24 April 2008TESTSAFE Australia has highlighted the need for their equipment testing and certificate programs due to laws requiring certification for machine exportation into the EU and US markets.
Wednesday 09 April 2008BMA's Crinum mine has taken out the 2007 Peter Dent Simtars Gas Chromatographer of the Year award.
Friday 07 March 2008A US researcher will work with the Queensland Government in a study into how changing human behaviour could help prevent accidents in the state’s mining and quarrying industries.
Wednesday 13 February 2008STAMPING a fire extinguisher incorrectly can adversely affect the extinguisher, according to safety authorities.
Saturday 20 October 2007QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy Mines Inspectors have begun a formal investigation into the above-ground fire late Thursday at Boundary Hill open cut mine, which injured two men.