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03/02/2022

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24/06/2020

Some of Australia’s miners are set to return to their normal fly-in fly-out rosters, as coronavirus infections remain low particularly in those transitioning between Western Australia and Queensland.

In March some rosters for FIFO workers were doubled, some even tripled to reduce the travelling risk involved with flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. This left some miners away from their interstate families for months.

Some of Australia’s miners are set to return to their normal fly-in fly-out rosters, as coronavirus infections remain low particularly in those transitioning between Western Australia and Queensland. In March some rosters for FIFO workers were doubled, some even tripled to reduce the travelling ri...

19/06/2020

Mining engineers appear to be the most sought after due to a skills shortage from low enrolments at a university level over the last few years.

The Future of Work: the Changing Skills Landscape for Miners report by the Minerals Council of Australia says there have been a 67% decrease in mining engineering enrolments compared to eight years ago.

This is also combined with many skilled workers approaching retirement age and a large increase in technology changes in the industry is driving demand higher.

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15/06/2020

Working on a mine site can be risky business. Despite significant improvements in health and safety over the last 10 years, the mining industry still has one of the highest rates of fatalities of any industry.

Common risks include body stress, manual handling, slips and falls, being hit by moving objects or machinery and working with high-risk plant.

And now with the impending threat of COVID-19, there is extra pressure to ensure the safety of your team on site.

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10/06/2020

Why Should Every Mining Contractor Have Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Much of the contracting work carried out in the mining industry is done by professionals offering specialised services and advice.

As a consultant, you may provide mining companies with valuable information that is used to plan and successfully carry out mining operations of all sizes

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10/06/2020

Western Australia leads the Australian mining sector in more ways than one

This year Western Australia was named as the most attractive region for mining investment in the world.   It beat Finland, Nevada in the United States, Alaska, Portugal, Ireland, Idaho, Arizona and Sweden, to name a few.  It might seem unexpected however, Western Australia is home to almost 130 e...

31/05/2020

Western Australia is set to streamline administrative procedures to encourage more individuals and businesses to use government online services.

Reports state that WA’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) will accept electronic signatures on documents which are not required to be witnessed or sworn, with other tenement-related documents to be emailed where possible.

The move means that Western Australian resources companies can now carry out their administrative business with the department in a safer, more efficient manner.

A lot has been happening in the Australian mining industry and things are changing quickly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep you updated on the latest developments, here is a roundup of the latest news affecting our industry. Western Australia eases formal admin procedures Western Australia is s...

26/05/2020

MineGARD by Gardian provides market leading, comprehensive mine site specific public liability insurance online. Get your quote immediately here:

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