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22.01.2022 Fortescue Metals Group has embarked on a month-long roadshow to promote mental health across its Pilbara operations in Western Australia.

15.01.2022 Remote mine workers can now switch between personal and professional communication channels through one Wi-Fi access point

14.01.2022 Monadelphous’ engineering construction division has recorded its strongest safety performance in the company’s history, with zero recordable injuries for 12 consecutive months during the 2020 financial year.

13.01.2022 Newcrest Mining has introduced a program called Thinking Well to address mental health and the challenges COVID-19 may have had on its employees.

13.01.2022 Caterpillar has continued a 35-year tradition with the announcement of the newest 785 mining truck, the Next Generation Cat 785, which will be available from 2021.

11.01.2022 Envirosuite is combining artificial and human intelligence to create environmental intelligence, using meaningful data to make educated decisions for the best operational and social outcomes.

10.01.2022 New South Wales is trialling a technology to accurately monitor silica dust levels in the air following a tightened exposure standard this year.

10.01.2022 BHP has reported an elevated level of aerobic bacteria at its Nickel West operations in Western Australia. A company spokesperson says it has taken all appropriate steps to ensure the health and safety of all personnel.

08.01.2022 Global Road Technology Australia has pioneered a dust suppression chemistry that is effective against coal dust in longwall and continuous miner operations. Find out more below:

08.01.2022 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has commenced its supervisor development program in Queensland to set workers up on the path of leadership in 18 months.

06.01.2022 Hitachi and Wenco International Mining Systems have joined forces to create ConSite Mine, a program that allows operators to remotely monitor machines 24/7 using data analytics.

06.01.2022 Mineral Resources (MinRes) is assessing its climate-related risks and opportunities due to the growing expectations of its investors.

06.01.2022 This explainer video from Dust-A-Side takes a look at the risks associated with relying on only water to suppress dust on haul roads, and the benefits of using a road management system instead.

05.01.2022 Pacific Ears is offering an exclusive discount for its class five custom hearing protection Pro31 earplugs. For more information, visit https://pacificears.com.au/product/pro-31/

05.01.2022 ABB is combining its process control systems with IBM’s security platforms to help industrial operators to improve their security.

03.01.2022 The influence of the olfactory system to warn us of possible danger is more powerful than we think. This trigger is why stench gas and wintergreen are commonly deployed in high-risk areas where multiple alerts are necessary. Minearc Systems

02.01.2022 Lyons Airconditioning is ensuring that dust control measures used across Australian mines meet International Organisation for Standardisation regulations, ensuring safety for workers.

02.01.2022 Mount Gibson Iron has commissioned a $20 million airstrip that is expected to bring safety benefits to the Koolan Island iron ore operation in Western Australia.