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Category - Blasting & Explosives

Worksafe coal inspector

Employee prank backfires with work site explosion

One mischievous act violently shattered a work site. Authorities recently investigated why an employee thought it would be funny to blow up his workplace. In August 2022 subcontractor Vuksich and...

Gruyere mine

$850M resources tender extended

A mining services group won another major contract at an operation. MACA recently secured a new resources tender at Gold Fields’ and Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere mine, 388km northeast of...

Anglo Grosvenor mine meeting

Resources giant announces new mine disaster leave

A multinational mining company will give workplace catastrophe victims extra time off duties. Anglo American recently promised to grant “critical incident leave” to employees impacted by...

BHP apprentices

Top tier employer invites inexperienced jobseekers

A multinational mineral producer will recruit almost anyone who wants to learn and work in the industry. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) recently opened applications for its 2022 traineeship program...

Epiroc worker

Inexperienced jobseekers invited to manage company

A mining services provider will pay and fully train people to lead the business. Epiroc Australia recently invited jobseekers who want to receive wages and be groomed for a management role. The...

Dump truck

New Central Qld coal project approved

A new mining development received regulatory approval in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. The State Department of Environment and Science will not require an environmental impact...

BHP FIFO workers

FIFO jobseekers wanted for $777M Qld project

Two construction companies are hiring multiple remote workers for a new $777 million development in North Queensland’s Etheridge Shire. A joint venture between McConnell Dowell and John Holland...

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