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Hands-on with sanitiser

ONE of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by washing our hands often with soap and water, or if that...

Crowdsourcing on large scale

ALCOA has used an online crowdsourcing competition to connect with some of the world’s smartest people to improve the descaling process at its Wagerup...

When mining came to town

WHEN it comes to the impact of mining companies on the local community, Jack Campbell is one of the biggest supporters. Jack and his family...

The golden years

THE telephone call, when it came, was from one long-time friend and colleague to another. Making the call was Sir Arvi Parbo, who went on...

Yurrama keeps mines watered

A NEW Indigenous brand of bottled water has been made available to all WA mine sites. Yurrama Water has been developed by the Ashburton Aboriginal...

Practice makes perfect

What do university mining schools need most? Over the past few years increasing attention has been directed to the people employed to teach and...

State of Mine

FLY In Fly Out (FIFO) worker Blake Wood and business partner George Helou are on a mission to eradicate suicide among FIFO workers. Their program,...

Movie Reviews – February 2020

BIRDS OF PREY   Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor  THE eccentric Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) has broken up with her psychopathic lover, the Joker, with whom she had...

Miners look beyond meat

AUSTRALIAN company Sodexo has partnered with plant-based meat innovator Beyond Meat to deliver sustainable protein alternatives to miners and corporate workers. Sodexo delivers a unique...

These boots are made for mining

A NEW waterproof boot that offers both comfort and safety is gaining popularity at mining sites. The Crawford boot, designed by podiatrist Penny Crawford, offers...