Australia

WorkSafe WA releases new tools to help mines better manage hazards and contractors

Western Australia’s mine operators have been handed a new suite of tools to help them comply with state workplace health and safety laws, following the release of updated guidance materials by WorkSafe WA.

Pumped for change: How Truflo and Aquaflo are turning smarter dewatering into a competitive edge for Aussie mine sites

In the high-stakes world of Australian mining, where downtime can cost millions and conditions test even the toughest machinery, one company is redefining how mine sites manage water and turn dewatering from a necessary burden into a strategic advantage.

Truck collisions and gas outburst highlight ongoing safety risks as NSW Regulator urges stricter controls and compliance across mining operations

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported 37 incidents for the week ending 11 July 2025, including three dangerous occurrences involving haul truck collisions and a significant gas outburst at a coal mine, as part of its ongoing effort to improve mine site safety across the state.

Broken Hill mine fire and Appin arc flash expose deep safety flaws as NSW Regulator pushes for urgent reforms in contractor and risk management systems

The NSW Resources Regulator has released two major safety investigation reports highlighting systemic failings at two mining operations in the state, with one incident involving a serious underground fire at Perilya’s Broken Hill Southern Operations and another where an electrician suffered burns from an arc flash at Appin Mine North.