human factors in mining

AI isn’t the risk in mining. Inconsistent capability is and the technology is already exposing where systems and judgement fall short

AI isn’t the risk in mining.

By Jamie Wade on February 2, 2026
Safety, Incident Reporting, Efficiency, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Workforce, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, North America, Europe
Base Metals, Strategic Minerals

Rage Against the Machine Learning urges mining safety pros to trade red tape for real tech wins and claim their seat at the innovation table

AI and automation might reshape the future of mining safety, but Cam Stevens argues the real risk is leaving safety professionals out of the conversation.

By Jamie Wade on September 22, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Workforce, Training and Development, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity
Australia, Western Australia

Brains built for survival not mine sites: Why psychology shows safety depends on catching slips and designing work with human limits in mind

In mining, some of the biggest risks don’t come from broken equipment or unstable ground - they come from the way our brains are wired.

By Jamie Wade on September 18, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Workforce, Training and Development, Health and Well-being Programs, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, New South Wales

Near miss at NSW mine as distracted loader operator nearly collides with light vehicle, prompting safety alert and call for better traffic controls

The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert following a near miss involving a front-end loader and a light vehicle in an open cut mine, highlighting the risks of operator distraction and visibility limitations in mobile plant operations.

By Staff Writer on June 8, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Incident Reporting, Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Illawarra Region, Central West Region
Industrial Minerals, Energy Minerals, Coal (Thermal and Metallurgical)