An archive of what we’ve seen on site.
Filtered analysis of regulator data, post-incident reviews, and reliability programs across Australian operations. New entries every fortnight.
Vehicle Interaction Risks in Open Cut Mining: Lessons from Byerwen
Two fatalities in three weeks at a single Queensland mine exposed systemic failures in vehicle interaction management. A detailed look at what went wrong and what the industry must change.
Ground Control Failures Underground: When the Roof Comes Down
A Queensland longwall panel collapse exposed gaps in strata management, emergency response, and hazard planning that many underground operations share.
The Hidden Dangers of Mine Decommissioning: Austar Coal Mine
A contract worker fell 400 metres down a shaft at a closed mine. The Austar fatality exposed how decommissioning sites are treated as lower risk when serious hazards remain.
The Real Cost of Reactive Maintenance in Australian Mining
Unplanned downtime costs mining operations up to $500,000 per hour, yet most sites remain stuck in reactive maintenance cycles. A look at what it actually costs and how to break the pattern.
Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring: Where Australian Mining Stands
Proven results from Australian operations show predictive maintenance works. But adoption remains slow, held back by complexity, cost, and cultural resistance.
Maintenance Culture: The Missing Link in Mining’s Industry 4.0 Shift
Mining’s shift to Industry 4.0 hinges on maintenance teams embracing predictive models - equipment, data, and people all have to move together.
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