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Safety

We have published a new guideline on Autonomous mining equipment about the risks that must be identified and controlled in adopting

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Investigation

We have published a causal investigation report into the catastrophic failure of an underground bulkhead seal that occurred at North Wambo

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Report

The Quarterly Safety Report for April to June 2020 has been released to assist industry improve safety management systems and undertake risk

Quarterly Safety Report April to June 2020

Safety

Work health and safety reports for the 2019/20 financial year were due by 31 July 2020. If you are a mine operator that meets the criteria

Work health and safety reports overdue

Report

The Mine Safety Performance Report for 2018-19 has been released following collation and analysis of industry work health and safety reports

Mine Safety Performance Report 2018-19

Competence

From 1 October 2020, a practising certificate must be held by anyone intending to exercise a statutory function at a mine that requires the

Practising certificate required from 1 October 2020

Media releases

Locals can now journey into an ancient volcano in Warrumbungle National Park with the help of a digital geotrail that provides a first-hand

Warrumbungle National Park

Investigation

The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation into the death of a worker at Springvale underground coal mine north west of

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Incident Report

An investigation report and incident animation video has been released following a dangerous blasting incident that occurred at Albury

Blasting incident at Albury Quarry

Media releases

The amazing geology of Newcastle’s coastline will be on display for science enthusiasts and nature lovers through a virtual fieldtrip with

Newcastle aerial photography

Investigation

A 61-year-old worker with about 41 years’ coal mining experience has been diagnosed with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis. The NSW Resources

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Safety

The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council ran a Dust Safety Awareness campaign throughout July 2020 to increase knowledge and awareness of dust

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