Publications
Implementing Technology in the Mining Industry
(Overcoming Adoption Barriers)
This document provides a model for the introduction of technology within the mining industry.
It is well understood that key to successful introduction of any change is a combination of a number of factors, including cultural fit, stakeholder engagement, leadership support & financial benefit – and that without ANY ONE of these, the change is doomed to fail.
The primary objective of this document is to develop a generic set of guidelines that can be used by any mining business when introducing a new technology, however the guidelines are likely to be just as useful for introduction of ANY change.
Steven Amor, July 2021
Practical Approach to Recognised Standard 22
This paper provides an example of how industry can respond to the implementation of new regulatory approaches to mining risk, health and safety by adopting a robust, practical, software-based approach to the management of risk accountabilities in terms of competence, experience and suitability for obligations and responsibilities, as required in Queensland Coal Mining operations due to the introduction of Recognised Standard 22 (‘RS22’; Resources Safety and Health Queensland, 2021).
Based on the authors’ experience from working with several Qld mine operations, it offers a snapshot of the experiences, approaches and reservations faced collectively by industry as a result of the introduction of RS22.
S.Amor, A.Beasley, April 2024
Steven Amor, October 1998The Electrical Engineer’s Guide to Underground Coal Mininig
An introductory guide to assist Electrical Engineers who deal with the underground coal mining industry. It is intended for Engineers who may have started work at their first coal mine, o r those who have a n interest in this field.
Underground coal mining is a special topic within the electrical profession and as such the average Electrical Engineer is not expected to be familiar with the peculiarities. This document deals with some of the more common problems that you would expect to encounter, particularly the applicable Australian Standards, explosion protection methods and the Queensland Coal Mining Act (1925).