Roof fall prompts safety warning

THE New South Wales Resources Regulator has urged underground mine operators to check that historical installed supports are still effective, after a roof fall at an underground metals mine.

The Regulator's image of the incident

06 May 2022
comments

Empowering safety and sustainability with innovative switchgear solutions

SPONSORED
abb
Elevating performance for mining industry leaders through emotional intelligence

SPONSORED
luminary mindset
Mid-tier miners - unleashing the power of data to unlock fleet value

SPONSORED
ivolve
Why rugged solutions are crucial to mining digitalisation and safety

SPONSORED
getac

About 1.5 tonnes of dirt fell to the ground when some old, corroded roof bolts broke.

Luckily there were no workers in the area at the time.

One-stop publication for operational excellence and intelligence within the METS sector

Combine the power of industry news and research with an Australia's Mining Monthly Premium subscription. Includes Mining Magazine Intelligence.

Standard Package

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Comprehensive coverage of all core aspects of surface mining and underground mining
Detailed reports on mineral processing advances
Asset management insight for mine management, operations and maintenance leaders
Special reports on new technology, innovation and sustainable development
Exclusive interviews with key players on current industry affairs
Vital insight into the catalysts and trends changing mining's future
Twice daily newsletters, Monday to Friday, on mining, operations and technology news

Try MiningMonthly.com for 30 days for ONLY $1

START YOUR TRIAL

Best value

Premium Subscription

SUBSCRIBE NOW

All the benefits of an online subscription plus:
The latest print edition delivered to your door every fortnight
4 annual reports (valued at AUD$1,755 each) produced by Mining Magazine's Intelligence division: