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New Geo-technical Engineer statutory function
… In 2019, we sought comment on behalf of the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board (the … of geotechnical engineering in underground coal mines. Statutory functions are detailed in …
Opal mining video launched to improve safety for people working in shafts and at height
… video to increase awareness within the opal mining community of the risks of working at … in partnership with the Lightning Ridge mining community and highlights the impact that …
Media release - Minister Houssos tours Mt Arthur coal mine
… Courtney Houssos toured the Mt Arthur Coal Mine on Monday, and on Tuesday met with … Panels to discuss future opportunities for coal-mining regions. Minister Houssos said the NSW …
Mining vehicle interaction controls
… on roads or other vehicle operating areas in mining operations, with the potential to cause … this about? When operating mobile plant at a mining operation, there are numerous risks that … Concrete and Aggregates Australia, the Mining and Energy Union, Australian Workers …
Call for an independent member – Mining and Petroleum Competence Board
… appointment as an independent member of the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board (MPCB). … in relation to competence. Experience in the mining industry, education or professional … skills, knowledge and experience to the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board …
1996 Gretley Colliery Inrush
… 1996, four workers at the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company’s Gretley Colliery were killed due … called 50/51 panel, operating a continuous mining machine. An additional four crew members … report under Section 98 of the Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982 . The …
NSW Government to release Wollar site and prohibit open cut at Dartbrook
… announcing further details about potential coal projects at the Wollar area in the Central … will release the Wollar area for potential coal exploration, with interested parties to be … also be amended to show that open cut coal mining at the Dartbrook site would not be …
Post mining land use
… Post mining land use presents a significant opportunity for mining-reliant communities to support economic … and future productivity. Post mining land use is an ongoing process that …
Dust disease toolkit
… can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. Coal and silica dust at the respirable fraction … can cause pneumoconiosis (in the case of coal) or silicosis (in the case of crystalline … of the risks associated with respirable coal dust. Download the black lung disease …