Mining Safety Standards – The Evolution
Mining safety standards have evolved dramatically since personnel were first using canaries to signal the presence of dangerous gases underground.
November 23, 2021
Tag: Mine Safety
Mine Rescue Team Scholarship 2021 Announced
Supporting the next generation of mining and safety leaders through the South Dakota Mines Mine Rescue Team Scholarship, 2021.
June 10, 2021
How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining
Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter…
November 19, 2020
Living In The Future Of Mining At Eagle Mine
The future of mining is rapidly growing at Lundin Mining; new technology is used to build operations while upholding excellence in health and safety.
October 20, 2020
Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay Restoration
Restoring a non-compliant Brokrew Emergency Refuge Bay gave it new life and more importantly improves safety on-site.
September 29, 2020
Olfactory Warnings from Wintergreen Stench Gas
The influence of the olfactory system to warn us of possible danger is more powerful than we think. This trigger is why stench gas is commonly deployed in high-risk areas where multiple alerts are needed.
September 3, 2020
ERT Insight: An Interview with Erica A. Gallegos Arias
ERT has taken Erica A. Gallegos Arias all over the world; she shares her progression, from trainee to international judge of mine rescue events.
April 28, 2020
Mining For Success: Mine Rescue Scholarship
MineARC Systems America is excited to announce the annual recipient of the Mine Rescue Team Scholarship, Jacob Collier.
February 20, 2020
Safety Automation Triggered by Mine Expansion at Tüprag
Safety at Tüprag, a focus as the mine expands, triggering the growth of its refuge chamber fleet, incorporating new technology and automation
June 13, 2019
Regulation Update: Refuge Chamber Maintenance Requirements
Western Australia’s Department of Mines and Petroleum enforce refuge chamber maintenance requirements following safety concerns.
August 23, 2018