Blasting technology is moving mining towards a more sustainable future, a trend now given more impetus by the recent launch of BME’s ‘Blast Alliance’ brand.

Employers can discipline employees who flout COVID-19 regulations outside of work, which could even result in dismissals says Justin Hattingh, senior legal advisor at Strata-g Labour Solutions.   

Following a review of the UK Government’s roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions announced on 22 February, the QMJ Group has made the decision to postpone Hillhead by 12 months.

While COVID-19 has laid waste to its training courses and workshops, surface mining industry association, ASPASA, has ushered in a new electronic era that allows wider access from across the country.

Surface mining industry association, ASPASA, is embracing the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic as it develops new strategies to serve its members and the larger mining community.