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Excavator catches fire after degreaser leaks

The degreaser fell onto a hot exhaust manifold and started a fire

20 May 2024

The Bengalla open cut mine in NSW. Photo courtesy New Hope

Mine plant upgrades lift Bengalla production

March 2024 was the sixth highest coal sales month in the history of Bengalla Mine’s operations

20 May 2024

BHP wants a modification to Mt Arthur Coal’s planning approval for an additional four years until 2030. Photo courtesy BHP

Mt Arthur modification application reaches next planning approval stage

Key elements of the MOD 2 application include a reduction in the approved mining rate

17 May 2024

Whitehaven Coal's newly acquired Daunia mine. Photo courtesy BHP

Whitehaven exploring Daunia and Winchester South synergies

As it is in an established coal region, the site has direct access to rail and port infrastructure

17 May 2024

Yancoal's Moolarben coal mine in NSW. Photo: Yancoal

Yancoal to keep a lid on operating costs

Yancoal was achieving production levels not experienced since 2020

16 May 2024

Australia’s Full Federal Court found that, under current environment laws, the environment minister is not legally required to assess risk to the environment from the climate harm of coal mine expansions.

Federal court gives green light to Narrabri and Mt Pleasant

Whitehaven wants to extend the life of Narrabri from 2031 to 2044

16 May 2024

Law is the mining industry's last defence against environment movement

No group is above the law regardless of how worthy they think their cause is

16 May 2024

Pressurised fluid injuries are a failure of a risk control to a major hazard. Photo courtesy Shutterstock

Continuous miner operator cops spray in the face

A spiral wrap guarding did not adequately protect the hose

15 May 2024

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