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At DAM, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality Coal Mining Risk Assessment and intrusive cored and non-intrusive geophysical investigations where required. Recently we have seen a majority of other consultants move to purely rotary open-hole investigations, relying solely on the on-site driller (and any supervising engineer - often none) to record a loss of flush accurately. We see this as high risk, especially on residential sites. This is especially relevant when considering the 2021 CL:AIRE guidance on mine gas risk and the strong focus Local Authority's are placing on this. So the question is - why as the statutory regulator do The Coal Authority deem these forms of investigation acceptable? Is it simply enough that someone else is taking the risk? I wonder when the first incident will happen because of substandard mining GI? #coalmining #cmra #groundinvestigation #rotary #drilling

The streamlined planning and #mining method of the Jia Yang Coal Mine model To enable shearer operators at the surface to focus on coal cutting while monitoring the operation comprehensively, #CCTEG team applied dynamic video monitoring. This system dynamically adjusts the video layout according to the cutting process, allowing for zooming in on specific areas and automatically focusing on observation targets. During coal cutting in the middle the working face, the video system automatically zooms in on the drum monitoring screen and remotely focuses on the cutting near the drum. During end-face cutting, the system enlarges the monitoring both roadways, focusing on the coal wall near the drum, ensuring precise turning of the #shearer at both ends of the working face. By achieving multi-screen monitoring with dynamic video monitoring, our system minimizes manual intervention, allowing coal miners to focus on their operations while ensuring comprehensive video surveillance. As we transition to regular surface mining operations, CCTEG team has implemented deep interconnectivity and control among multiple systems and equipment to safeguard personnel and equipment safety effectively, ensuring the smooth progression of regular surface mining in Jia Yang #Coal #Mine.

If you are in the mining sector and you are looking for ways to enhance safety for your personnel on site, then look no further than the Sentric Safety Group. We know all about keeping people safe in harsh and safety-critical environments, and the #miningindustry is no different. The industry faces numerous challenges and risks, and often there is potential for hazardous energy release. Trapped key interlocks, such as the ones we offer, provide a heightened level of safety compared to the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) systems often used in mining applications. The key distinction lies in the physical interlocking mechanism employed by trapped key systems, which creates a strict order of operations. Miners must follow a predefined sequence to isolate and control energy sources, which means human error is mitigated, and personnel remain safe. Take your safety to the next level with us, and rest assured that with trapped key interlock technology, you are providing an additional layer of safety for the people who work on your site. Get in touch with us and see how we can make your #mining environment a safer one. Find out more today: https://bit.ly/47nQf59 #sentricsafetygroup | #energy | #mine | #tki | #trappedkeyinterlock | #safetyinenergy | #energyprocess | #safety | #safetyfirst

We designed, supervised, implemented, and reported a multi-phase investigation to support the site remediation and construction a Place of Worship in Consett. The seemingly straightforward scheme encountered a range of challenges, including potential ground subsidence associated with historical coal mining, generally poor ground conditions and contamination including “Blue Billy” and hydrocarbons. Read on at: https://lnkd.in/ekVFKKfi #contaminatedland #investigation #siteinvestigation #remediation

If you are in the #miningsector and you are looking for ways to enhance safety for your personnel on site, then look no further than the Sentric Safety Group. We know all about keeping people safe in harsh and safety-critical environments, and the mining industry is no different. The industry faces numerous challenges and risks, and often there is potential for hazardous energy release. Trapped key interlocks, such as the ones we offer, provide a heightened level of safety compared to the Lockout-Tagout (#LOTO) systems often used in mining applications. The key distinction lies in the physical interlocking mechanism employed by trapped key systems, which creates a strict order of operations. Miners must follow a predefined sequence to isolate and control energy sources, which means human error is mitigated, and personnel remain safe. Take your safety to the next level with us, and rest assured that with #trappedkeyinterlock technology, you are providing an additional layer of safety for the people who work on your site. Get in touch with us and see how we can make your mining environment a safer one. Find out more today: https://bit.ly/47nQf59 #sentricsafetygroup | #energy | #mining | #mine | #tki | #trappedkeyinterlock | #safetyinenergy | #energyprocess | #safety | #safetyfirst

If you are in the mining sector and you are looking for ways to enhance safety for your personnel on site, then look no further than the Sentric Safety Group. We know all about keeping people safe in harsh and safety-critical environments, and the #miningindustry is no different. The industry faces numerous challenges and risks, and often there is potential for hazardous energy release. Trapped key interlocks, such as the ones we offer, provide a heightened level of safety compared to the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) systems often used in mining applications. The key distinction lies in the physical interlocking mechanism employed by trapped key systems, which creates a strict order of operations. Miners must follow a predefined sequence to isolate and control energy sources, which means human error is mitigated, and personnel remain safe. Take your safety to the next level with us, and rest assured that with trapped key interlock technology, you are providing an additional layer of safety for the people who work on your site. Get in touch with us and see how we can make your #mining environment a safer one. Find out more today: https://bit.ly/40PleVd #sentricsafetygroup | #energy | #mine | #tki | #trappedkeyinterlock | #safetyinenergy | #energyprocess | #safety | #safetyfirst

If you are in the mining sector and you are looking for ways to enhance safety for your personnel on site, then look no further than the Sentric Safety Group. We know all about keeping people safe in harsh and safety-critical environments, and the #miningindustry is no different. The industry faces numerous challenges and risks, and often there is potential for hazardous energy release. Trapped key interlocks, such as the ones we offer, provide a heightened level of safety compared to the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) systems often used in mining applications. The key distinction lies in the physical interlocking mechanism employed by trapped key systems, which creates a strict order of operations. Miners must follow a predefined sequence to isolate and control energy sources, which means human error is mitigated, and personnel remain safe. Take your safety to the next level with us, and rest assured that with trapped key interlock technology, you are providing an additional layer of safety for the people who work on your site. Get in touch with us and see how we can make your #mining environment a safer one. Find out more today: https://bit.ly/40PleVd #sentricsafetygroup | #energy | #mine | #tki | #trappedkeyinterlock | #safetyinenergy | #energyprocess | #safety | #safetyfirst

🇦🇺 ANGLO AMERICAN: "Grosvenor Coal Mine fire continues to burn, sparking fears of explosion" (incl. video clip) ▪ In short - A fire burning at a Queensland coal mine has triggered fears of an explosion similar to one that occurred at the site in 2020. ▪ Five workers were injured in that incident and workers and residents are worried it could happen again. ▪ What's next? - Miner Anglo American says efforts to seal the mine are underway and that an investigation will be conducted in due course. 👉 Article: https://lnkd.in/dcbsKJXf 🎯 Mineral Reports - for the fastest daily Strategic Mineral Intel, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dQdjaThT - a KRIXOS / CMI venture 🇦🇹 🇨🇦 #criticalminerals #mining #angloamerican

Qld mine employees fear 'Losing their jobs' for speaking up and reporting incidents and hazards found a recent report. This is a culture we need to change! Read the report: https://hubs.la/Q02sbh-F0 One employee responded "If coal mine workers see that when something is reported it will be resolved/fixed very quickly, they will be more confident to report issues as they can actually see that something gets done in a timely manner.” What are actions you would suggest that can help create a positive reporting culture! See some of ours: https://hubs.la/Q02sbkpq0 #mining #resources #safety #whistleblowing

𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦® 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐬 The intent of the Varistem® trial at Coal Mine X was to retain blast energy so as to minimize flyrock, noise and airblast. The trial block is situated in close proximity to a neighboring farm that falls within the 500m blast radius. Link to download the case study https://lnkd.in/e26EFVNp ✅ Using actual drilling and charging data for individual holes, the Scaled Depth of Burial (SDoB) was calculated in order to understand what the expected levels of flyrock should be under normal circumstances (without using Varistem®). ✅ The average SDoB for the trial block was 0.53 – which based on theory should have resulted in the vast majority of holes producing violent flyrock. ✅ The actual blast result showed excellent energy retention, with the furthest visible flyrock estimated to have reached no further than 100m away from the blast. ✅ Given the challenging nature of the block, the blast result is highly satisfactory and indicative of the Varistem® plugs offering great assistance in terms of mitigating violent flyrock. #mining ERG Industrial