Report highlights common dust hazard management issues
Published: 29th November 2019Our recently published Targeted intervention program (TIP) report on respirable dust in quarry operations summarises the findings of assessments undertaken in relation to the hazard of respirable dust in NSW quarry operations, which started in September 2019 and involved 24 mines.
Safety bulletin: Hoist rope unravels over head sheave
Published: 29th November 2019A person-riding gemstone hoist winch rope was found with the inner strand of the rope protruding from the rope lay in two places.
Three possible dust disease cases being investigated
Published: 28th November 2019The NSW mining watchdog is investigating three new cases of possible dust disease.
Review of mining and petroleum health and safety laws
Published: 26th November 2019The NSW Government will undertake a review of mining and petroleum work health and safety laws and regulations next year.
Resources Regulator investigating incident at Bulga Open Cut mine
Published: 15th November 2019The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation into the death of a worker at Bulga Open Cut mine in the Hunter Valley.
Seeking synergy across jurisdictions, the common ground at recent AMCAC and CCIM talks
Published: 14th November 2019We recently hosted the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines (CCIM) and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee (AMCAC).
Final workshop on practising certificates in 2019 series
Published: 7th November 2019The Resources Regulator is holding its final face-to-face workshop for people who hold a practising certificate or who want to obtain one.
$2 million in new grants to encourage exploration of greenfield areas in NSW
Published: 1st November 2019Explorers now have an additional $2 million incentive to search for deposits of traditional and high-tech metals across NSW, with a new round of grants to help cover the costs of exploration drilling now on offer from the NSW Government.
Prohibition notices issued to Thuddungra Mine
Published: 31st October 2019Inspectors from the Resources Regulator have issued 13 prohibition notices to the Thuddungra Mine near Young in relation to structural integrity issues with the site’s conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures.
Resources Regulator hosting the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee
Published: 29th October 2019This week, we are hosting the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines (CCIM) and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee (AMCAC).