Mines Rescue Pty Limited

22/05/2026

01/05/2026

Some highlights from the 2026 International Mines Rescue Competition in Zambia.

Great to see the Appin Mines Rescue Team in action on day 3, taking on tough scenarios and representing Australia alongside the world’s best!

Image credit: FQM Zambia

GM³ - Appin and Dendrobium Mines

25/04/2026

Our Appin Mines Rescue Team has touched down in Africa 🛬, ready to compete at the 2026 International Mines Rescue Competition in Zambia. 🌍

As one of three rescue teams representing Australia, our Appin Pit Bulls will go head to head against the world's best, putting their skills and teamwork to the test in a range of emergency scenarios across four days of competition.

Go get em boys!!✊🇦🇺

02/04/2026

Recently, Coal Services representatives attended the Mining & Energy Union Northern Delegates AGM, and the Mining & Energy Union South West Lodge Officers’ Conference.

The two events provided a valuable opportunity to share updates and insights from our Health, Insurance, and Mines Rescue Regulation & Compliance business units, and to connect with delegates and MEU executives.

01/04/2026

With funding from the Coal Services Health & Safety Trust, Professor Maureen Hassall is facilitating free industry workshops to help refine psychosocial risk controls across NSW coal mine operations.

As part of a research project led by the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, the workshops will bring together voices from the NSW coal mining industry to help shape practical guidance for psychosocial safety.

Insights from coal mine workers, contractors and advisers will help ensure the guidance is practical, evidence-based, and informed by experience.

Workshops will be held in Argenton and Woonona in April and May.

For more information and to register your interest in attending: https://bit.ly/4drIa5z

27/03/2026

12 teams from across the Newcastle, Hunter and Illawarra regions competed at Coal Services' Northern Region First Aid Competition on Friday, 27 March.

Faced with intense, real-life scenarios, every team showed exceptional skill, but it was GM3 Dendrobium that was named the competition's overall winner.

24/03/2026

On 20 March 1926, the foundation stones of the South Maitland Mines Rescue Station were laid at Abermain, marking the first mines rescue station of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. A century later, this milestone was commemorated with a special event hosted by the Coalfields Local History Association at the Sir Edgeworth David Memorial Museum. Representatives from NSW Mines Rescue, the Mining and Energy Union, government, and the local community came together to honour the legacy, the dedication, and reflect on the vital role Mines Rescue has played in keeping workers safe.

16/03/2026

This Friday, 20 March 2026 marks 100 years since the foundation stones were laid at the first Mines Rescue Station in NSW at Abermain.

To commemorate this important milestone in our region’s mining history, the Coalfields Local History Association is hosting a special centenary event.

DATE: Friday 20th March 2026
TIME: 11.00 am
PLACE: Sir Edgeworth David Memorial Museum. Cessnock Road Abermain

The Museum will be open Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and will be hosting memorabilia relevant to Mine Rescue.

https://bit.ly/4sbhD0D

10/03/2026

Mines Rescue (Lithgow) was pleased to support NSW Fire & Rescue last week by providing our station facilities for a training exercise involving live fire, reduced visibility and irrespirable atmospheric conditions.

Local firefighters undertook a range of practical drills designed to test their skills, knowledge of equipment, and ability to respond effectively in challenging conditions.

Thank you to everyone involved for their professionalism and teamwork in delivering a safe and successful training exercise.