Glencore leads the way in autonomous longwall safety
WEBMichael Philipps October 4, 2021, 6:57 pm. Glencore has highlighted the safety benefits of its autonomous longwall technology at the Oaky Creek underground metallurgical coal mine in Queensland. Developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) Centre for Advanced Technologies, the underground longwall ...
How mining electrification will impact mine safety and machinery
WEBNov 1, 2021 · According to Cat, this machine is the start of the all-electric mine vision, and it will allow underground sites to reduce their dependence on ventilation systems. Machines4U Founder, Steve Krebs, believes the move toward electrification will have a big impact on mining machinery. “Mining machinery has long been diesel-powered, so …
BHP trials breakthrough underground safety technology at …
WEBMay 13, 2019 · BHP trials breakthrough underground safety technology at Broadmeadow. Ben Creagh May 13, 2019, 4:46 pm. BHP has moved to improve the safety at its underground mines by launching proximity detection shuttle cars – an Australian first for the coal industry. Shuttle cars are considered to be a high-risk piece of equipment in underground mines ...
Putting a stop to dropped objects - Safe To Work
WEBAug 2, 2019 · The Dropsafe Net — made from SUS316 stainless steel and tested to five times product safe working load — is a widely adopted netting solution that surrounds lighting and other fixtures, mitigating the risk of drops. Objects falling from walkways and stairwells, such as handheld tools and equipment, also pose a risk.
BHP commits to zero-harm tailings management approach
WEBJun 25, 2021 · BHP has supported demands for more transparency with tailings storage facilities to ensure they are more safely and sustainably managed. In 2019, BHP contributed to the global tailing review, which was led by a panel of experts appointed by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), Principles for Responsible Investment and United Nations Environment Program.
Fosterville Gold rocked by large seismic event - Safe To Work
WEBEmily Murphy April 22, 2022, 1:07 pm. The Fosterville operation. Image: Kirkland Lake Gold. Workers at Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville gold mine (FGM) were evacuated after the site was rocked by a 2.5 magnitude seismic event last Tuesday morning. FGM recorded the event as being 1km below the surface and said it was heard and felt by workers ...
Kal Tire breaks down barriers for trainee technicians
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · Kesler adds that Kal Tire has already attracted and retained female tyre fitters in trainee roles in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. She says breaking the barriers to diversify the industry is really exciting. “We have had several women come on board in traineeship roles and what …
Human vibration: addressing a less spoken about hazard
WEBMar 1, 2021 · Human vibration exposure has been one of the top five health hazards at mine sites for more than a decade, both by the number of workers harmed and worker compensation figures. Despite this, a laser focus on dust and lung diseases has left vibration exposure in its current state for the past five years. An Australian Institute of Occupational ...
International Archives - Safe To Work
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Safe to Work is a high-quality, multi-platform publication for the Australian mining sector with safety being the key priority. It is a communication channel within the Australian mining industry that exclusively focuses on safety products and services.
Rio Tinto to rehabilitate Argyle diamond mine beyond 2020
WEBJul 23, 2018 · Rio Tinto has said it will commit hundreds of millions of dollars over decades to rehabilitate its Argyle diamond mine in the Kimberley region in Western Australia, following its scheduled closure in early 2020. Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques said the company was talking with traditional owners, the local community, its ...