Risk Mitigation
In a compelling keynote that set the tone for AusIMM’s 2025 Mineral Resource Estimation Conference in Perth, BHP’s Head of Resource Engineering Excellence, Kerry Turnock, didn’t just speak to the room — she issued a call to arms.
In the high-stakes world of underground mining, where rotating drill steels and mobile equipment operate in confined, often unpredictable environments, safety remains paramount.
A new technical reference guide released by the NSW Resources Regulator is aiming to reduce serious injuries and fatalities linked to fluid power systems used in mining plant across the state.
When Laura Tyler took the stage at this year’s AusIMM Underground Operators Conference in Adelaide, she did more than deliver a keynote—she issued a call to action.
Three serious workplace incidents involving mining operations in New South Wales have prompted fresh calls for vigilance, with the state’s Resources Regulator issuing its latest Weekly Incident Summary for the week ending 28 March 2025.
Transport operators handling ammonium nitrate explosion risk goods in Western Australia are now required to comply with new safety regulations designed to prevent tyre fire incidents, following legislative amendments set to come into effect on 18 April 2025.
By all accounts, Tania Constable didn’t just drop the mic at the WA Mining Club — she fracked the stage, dug it up, and shipped it off to China.
Western Australia’s latest cabinet reshuffle under Premier Roger Cook signals continuity and change for key sectors, particularly mining and resources.
A Queensland Coal Mines Inspectorate report has revealed persistent and serious safety failures across the state’s mining operations, with high-potential incidents (HPIs) occurring at an alarming rate.
