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Simulated mine disaster tests rescue skills

Tuesday 11 November 2008

A RESCUE exercise at the Xstrata Newlands underground coal mine has tested the skills of Queensland’s mine inspectors and emergency services.


Combined diamond drill rig reduces hazards, wins award

Friday 24 October 2008

SWICK Mining has won an Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety award for its carrier-mounted underground diamond drill rig.


Queensland rescue team wins international competition

Monday 08 September 2008

THE MORANBAH North mine rescue team from the Dysart Rescue Station in the Bowen Basin has won an international rescue competition held in Nevada.


Queensland shares mine safety expertise

Wednesday 06 August 2008

ACCORDING to the Queensland Mines and Energy Minister, the state’s Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars) is sharing its mining safety knowledge with the rest of the world.


Flameproof enclosures enhance safety

Friday 18 July 2008

QUEENSLAND is undertaking extensive tests on flameproof enclosures in underground coal mines.


Goldminer claims safety on anniversary of rockfall

Monday 28 April 2008

BEACONSFIELD Gold reassured the public about the safety of their mines on 25 April 2008, on the second anniversary of a fatal rockfall.


Man pinned by elevated platform

Thursday 17 April 2008

A man has been hospitalised in Melbourne after being pinned by an elevated platform at an underground gold mine.


Competing against gas hazards

Wednesday 09 April 2008

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Crinum mine has won a competition which tested mines personnel on their hazardous gas analysis skills.


Flameproof plugs blown out

Friday 04 April 2008

THE Queensland Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert following two incidents at longwall mines in which cables and plugs were blown out their receptacles.


Environmentally friendly safety conduits

Tuesday 01 April 2008

ALBATECH has released a range of environmentally-friendly safety conduits for surface and underground applications.


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