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Volvo electric heavy vehicle

Qld electric heavy vehicle rollout accelerates

A heavy duty range of battery powered trucks are one step closer to mass production. The Queensland Government recently granted permission for Volvo Group Australia to develop battery electric heavy...

SEA electric ute

Electric ute rollout accelerates across industry

A new partnership will rapidly transition more mine sites away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. More than 8500 Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser electric vehicles will soon begin rolling out across the...

Auckland Creek coal bridge

Swinging near coal infrastructure kills Queenslander

A young man quickly realised a major mining thoroughfare is no place for ‘monkeying’ around in Central Queensland. The 15-year-old thought it was a great idea to climb the Aurizon coal...

NHP Remlive partnership

Sole live line indicator supplier partnership extended

An electrical safety warning indicator specialist and exclusive distributor for Allen-Bradley products across the South Pacific region renewed their affiliation. NHP will continue to be an exclusive...

BHP electric jumbo

Resources multinational trials battery electric rig

A mining giant will test-run new, environmentally friendly technology at one of its major operations. BHP recently confirmed plans to trial a battery-electric Epiroc Boomer M2 jumbo at its Olympic...

CAT 793 electric dump truck

Electric dump truck trial ends without flat battery

A mining equipment company tested an eco friendly heavy vehicle without experiencing significant power loss. Caterpillar (CAT) recently celebrated completing a test-run of its 793 electric dump...

Mobile crane

Employee killed after trying to avoid vehicle

A machine operator died while attempting to navigate around a car parked at a work site. Authorities recently examined circumstances surrounding a worker who was fatally electrocuted in September...

Kidston workers

Part of $777M Far North Qld project approved

A major development secured the nod from state regulators in Queensland’s Etheridge Shire. The State Department of Environment and Science recently granted environment protection and...