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Feb 27, 20231 min

Unplanned initiation of a loaded blast hole

What happened? During a night shift inspection of a sleeping shot, it was identified that a single blast hole had initiated. There was...

Feb 27, 20233 min

Ammonium nitrate risks - explosion at the Port of Beirut

Investigations are ongoing and further information may be published as it becomes available. The information in this publication is what...

Feb 27, 202335 min

Storage requirements for security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN)

References and further information A. Explosives Act 1999 B. Explosives Regulation 2017 C. Work Health Safety Act 2011 D. AEISG – Code of...

Feb 27, 20232 min

Fall of equipment and persons into a stope void | Resources Safety & Health Queensland

What happened? On 15 February 2023, a light vehicle and drill rig fell approximately 15 metres into a stope void in the underground...