Part of a heavy vehicle could have avoided bursting into flames and becoming airborne, an investigation found. Authorities recently examined circumstances that led to a road train’s wheel...
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A resources executive announced autonomous heavy vehicles are highly dependable. Brandon Craig recently became very excited about fully automated trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, 483km south of...
A heavy vehicle crushed a resources worker to death after a rapid descent in the Whitsunday region. Authorities recently released conclusive findings from Adam Malone’s tragic workplace...
A resources multinational was probed for the welfare of remote attendees at a major operation. Authorities recently investigated safety concerns at a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) celebration near Fortescue...
A resources multinational introduced more automated heavy vehicles to help end workplace deaths. BHP recently rolled out its fifth and final autonomous operating zone at the South Flank mine. The...
A major mineral producer will replace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. BHP revealed it would convert thousands of diesel-powered locomotives across its entire Australian operations. “At...
An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Onslow...
A resources multinational did not break the law when toxic material was misplaced in transit. Authorities recently cleared Rio Tinto of wrongdoing when a tiny radioactive capsule fell while being...
A state-controlled partnership rolled out dozens of environmentally friendly, autonomous heavy vehicles. China National Building Material Group and EACON Mining Technology recently deployed 100...
A volatile surface claimed the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined what caused a haul truck to fatally overturn at an undisclosed operation on 22 May 2023. “The edge of the...
