Australia’s vast and diverse landscape is home to a myriad of industries, each contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. Among these, mining is a cornerstone, with Australia being one of the world’s leading producers of minerals such as coal, gold…
South Korean miners survive nine days underground on coffee
Two miners who spent nine days trapped in a collapsed South Korean zinc mine living on instant coffee powder have been rescued. The men, aged 62 and 56, are believed to have kept warm by lighting a fire and building…
Cooper Pedy mine rescue, in the Australian Opal fields
In Australia’s opal capital, Andy Shiels goes underground searching for something much more precious than an opal. For 40 years, he has gone looking to save lives underground. ‘Back in the 70s and 80s, it was very wild around here…
Costerfield mine fire: 28 people ‘safe and well’ after mine fire in central Victoria
A fire broke out at the Costerfield mine in McNichols Lane in Victoria yesterday (16/12/2016). Twenty-eight people were underground at the Mandalay Resources operation when a remotely operated loader caught fire around 3pm. The company said the operator raised the alarm and…
Mine Rescue Competition, Testing Rescue Crews
From humble beginnings 20 years ago, the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition has emerged as a well-respected, highly competitive national event. With teams entering from across the nation, the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) has become a truly national event. Teams…