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Blundstone RotoFlex steel boots

RotoFlex by Blundstone

Award-winning design and innovation In 2019, we embarked on a project to revolutionise our heavy-duty safety boots. After two years of research and development, the result was our Blundstone RotoFlex...

Fortescue indigenous workers

Employer commended for awarding over $4B of tenders

A major mineral producer was recently applauded for commissioning many big ticket contracts. Fortescue Metals Group’s (FMG’s) Billion Opportunities program has awarded more than $4...

Fair Work Commission

Pay rise recommended for coal mine employees

Many people working in the industry will have their remuneration boosted. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) reviewed the Black Coal Mining Industry Award, and decided covered employees should receive a...

Former BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie

Controversial former mining boss granted knighthood

A contentious past head of a multinational resources company has been bestowed an honorary title for his contribution to the industry. Andrew Mackenzie recently received a knighthood according to the...

Kathryn Young and Larnie Mackay

Coal miners recognised for contribution to industry

Two Queensland coal mine workers were recently honoured for their leadership and creative thinking. BHP Peak Downs Coal Mine geotechnical engineer Kathryn Young (pictured left) and Anglo American...

TEAM Group take home top gong at Contractor Awards

TEAM Group have been named the Queensland Mining Contractors of the Year at a gala celebration in honour of the Queensland resources sector’s hard-working contractors. Mackay-based TEAM Group...

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