mining incident summary

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.

Winch sling failure, loader fire hazard and haul truck instability among latest NSW mine safety incidents

The NSW Resources Regulator has released its latest weekly incident summary for the period ending 30 May 2025, detailing 28 reportable incidents, including three serious events that highlight ongoing safety challenges in both underground and open cut coal mines.