opals: 2 of 2

 Headframe and material hoist system at the top of the shaft.
ENVIRONMENT

Fine for risky business

The bucket fell down the shaft and fatally struck him in the head.

16 December 2020

 Opal mining country
ENVIRONMENT

Another opal mine fatality

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19 October 2020

 Artist's reconstruction of Fostoria dhimbangunmal. Image: James Kuether.
EXPLORATION

New dinosaur found in NSW

Scientists call new dinosaur Fostoria dhimbangunmal, which means sheep yard in the local language.

04 June 2019

Opal hunting can be quite dangerous as this terrain shows
ENVIRONMENT

Mintabie opals safe minister says

SA opal field at risk of closure

09 November 2018

The hoist drum and cables at the opal mine.
ENVIRONMENT

Opal mine death foreseeable, report says

Miner last underwent safety awareness training more than 18 years ago.

28 September 2018

Signs warning of the dangers at Lightning Ridge.
ENVIRONMENT

Safety shafted at Lightning Ridge

Three recent incidents at the Lightning Ridge opal fields in New South Wales prompt safety call.

06 June 2018

Old mine workings at Lightning Ridge.
ENVIRONMENT

No support for opal operator

NSW Opal field mine found wanting by safety inspectors.

21 July 2017

A mine at Lightning Ridge
ENVIRONMENT

Hoist warning after death

Mine death investigation report released

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