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Safety theatre on the coalface: Why contractor risk management in Qld mining is all checklist, no control, and putting lives on the line

Contractor safety in Queensland’s coal sector isn’t just flawed—it’s dangerously broken, and one veteran risk expert is calling time on the whole system.

By Jamie Wade on September 9, 2025
Safety, Safety Training, Incident Reporting, Costs, Contract Management, ESG, Legislative Updates, Audit and Inspection, Workforce, Training and Development, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, Queensland, Bowen Basin
Energy Minerals, Coal (Thermal and Metallurgical)

Why going back to data basics will decide who wins the mining tech race and who’s left behind in the digital dust

In a sector awash with smart tech, real-time data and emerging AI capabilities, it's easy to overlook the nuts and bolts of data management.

By Jamie Wade on July 25, 2025
Efficiency, Workflow Management, Costs, Procurement Efficiency, Workforce, Training and Development, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Risk, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Mines & Projects, Case Studies, Exploration, Geoscience data visualisation and analytics, Exploration technologies and methodologies