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ROCK-FALL

Geobrugg releases mining rock safety products

Friday 22 January 2010

Geobrugg has released a number of products that prevent rock falls and stabilise walls.


Innovative Mining Solutions

Thursday 22 October 2009

MINING DAILY profiles each of the finalists in the 12 categories of the 6th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Excellence in Mine Occupational Health and Safety

Wednesday 21 October 2009

MINING DAILY profiles each of the finalists in the 12 categories of the 6th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Rock fall injury prompts alert

Friday 25 September 2009

The NSW DPI has issued a safety alert, after a worker was struck in the head by a falling rock.


Staff need to look after themselves, Ashby

Wednesday 08 July 2009

BHP Billiton Iron Ore chief Ian Ashby has told journalists employees need to take more responsibility for their own safety.


State Engineer stops short of closure

Friday 03 July 2009

State Engineer calls for independent study of BHP Billiton Nickel West's Perseverance mine.


Perseverance mine shut-down

Thursday 02 July 2009

BHP Billiton's Perseverance nickel mine may be closed indefinitely by West Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.


Safety row divides WA

Monday 15 June 2009

Federal Member tells union to 'stay out of it.'


Trapped for 15 hours

Thursday 11 June 2009

Pictures of a hard-rock refuge chamber identical to that which was used in yesterday's underground rockfall.


Breaking news: Trapped miner rescued

Thursday 11 June 2009

A BHP miner trapped underground has been rescued and is safely above ground.


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