Attracting and retaining skilled workers remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challenges. Across Australia and globally, operations are competing for talent while also facing an ageing ...

An electrical fault inside the cabin of an underground production drill prompted an emergency response at a metals mine.

A vehicle rollover at a New South Wales open-cut coal mine has renewed focus on the role of automated speed regulators in preventing loss-of-control incidents on mine roads. The incident involved a ...

A lifting task at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales has highlighted the importance of clear communication and pre-lift checks after an engine unexpectedly slewed forward while being removed ...

Mine and quarry operators are being reminded of the critical role seatbelts play in protecting workers operating mobile plant, following a serious incident involving an articulated dump truck (ADT).

Incident notifications across the New South Wales mining industry increased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest safety report from the NSW Resources Regulator. The report, covering ...

WA Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026 (WA Mining) is set to return in September with a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, reinforcing its place as a key meeting ...

The Western Australian Government will invest a further $10 million over the next two years to continue a program aimed at improving safety, respect and mental health across the state’s mining sector.

Two underground coal mine incidents have highlighted ongoing risks associated with ground stability and conveyor equipment, prompting fresh safety reminders from the NSW Resources Regulator. In one ...

Mine operators are being urged to strengthen lifting procedures after a suspended haul truck hoist cylinder fell to the ground at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales, forcing two fitters to take ...

Hydration and workplace fatigue was a crucial talking point during the latest Workplace Health and Safety Show in Brisbane, with Body Armour highlighting an underestimation of risks in heavy industry.