Queensland Mining & Energy Bulletin
Tag: Mine Safety
New Laws To Protect Qld Miners
The Queensland Government has backed maximum penalties of $4 million for mining companies that don’t keep workers safe. In
More torque for hydrogen-powered vehicles
IDTechEx Research has just published a new report ‘Fuel Cell Vehicles 2019-2029’. Fuel cells are commercially successful in stationary applications but
Seeking operator to reopen Ellendale mine
The McGowan Government is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from mining companies to reopen the Ellendale diamond mine in
Road safety warning – miners using mobiles
A leading road safety advocate has warned miners that using a phone while driving is the same as driving
Collinsville Solar Project starts to power up
Things are starting to power up at the 42.5 megawatt (MW) Collinsville Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project. Ahead of the
Regional Victoria Leading The Way To A Renewable Future
North East Victoria is set to become a leader in solar energy production thanks to several local solar farm
New FIFO law benefits regional communities
The Palaszczuk Government yesterday delivered on its election commitment to legislate against 100 per cent fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforces
Better mine rehabilitation for Queensland
Palaszczuk Government implements next generation laws to ensure large mines across the state are properly rehabilitated #miningnews #qmeb #aprs
Union calls for tougher laws as Anglo pleads guilty to death
The CFMEU Mining and Energy Division is today calling for tough new laws to punish employers found guilty of
Opal miner killed after mine collapse
Rescue teams dug with their hands to reach the body of a 62-year-old opal miner who became trapped underneath