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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.


Compression testing machine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Zwick has released a compression testing machine that allows companies to experimentally measure the breakage function of a diamond.


Queensland shares expertise with US

Tuesday 26 August 2008

Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has recently declared Queensland's methods of monitoring mine gas as being among the best in the world.


Simulator to improve underground safety

Monday 30 June 2008

Queensland 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.


Excellence in Mine OH&S category

Friday 20 June 2008

Sandvik is again sponsoring the 5th Annual Australian Mining Excellence in Mine OH&S award.


Mine equipment test service

Thursday 24 April 2008

TESTSAFE 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.


Crinum wins gas monitoring award

Wednesday 09 April 2008

BMA's Crinum mine has taken out the 2007 Peter Dent Simtars Gas Chromatographer of the Year award.


Joint study to prevent accidents

Friday 07 March 2008

A 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.


Stamping goes wrong

Wednesday 13 February 2008

STAMPING a fire extinguisher incorrectly can adversely affect the extinguisher, according to safety authorities.


Mines inspectors begin investigation

Saturday 20 October 2007

QUEENSLAND 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.


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