Safety Training
At the AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2025 in Adelaide, Newmont Principal Advisor, Technical Planning Systems Ismail Ozen delivered a rare blend of candour and insight as he unpacked the dramatic turnaround of stope performance at Musselwhite Mine.
A string of recent dangerous incidents across New South Wales mine sites has prompted the state’s Resources Regulator to renew calls for stricter controls and improved situational awareness in vehicle operations, following the release of its latest Weekly Incident Summary for the week ending 23 May 2025.
Three dangerous incidents in New South Wales mining operations – and two tragic fatalities overseas – have once again sharpened focus on frontline safety risks and the critical role of systems, supervision, and situational awareness.
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.
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.
