Darren Brady Archives - Qld Mining Crisis

Updated NSW Technical Reference Guide: Development of a spontaneous combustion principal hazard management plan for underground coal mining operations. North Goonyella Case Study

April 2, 2021

I discovered that in NSW a new Technical Reference Guide (TRG) was issued in March 2021. The document is the link directly below (100 pages in all) TRG-Development-of-a-spontaneous-combustion-principal-hazard-management-plan-for-underground-coal-mining-operations-FINAL-for-PUBLICATION (1) Development…

John Anger SSE (Site Senior Executive) North Goonyella. US Court Filing Peabody Energy

March 24, 2021

2021-03-19 - 0038 PEABODY ENERGY - AMENDED COMPLAINT (3023799.1) (1) Again I have searched and collated any Section of the Filing that mentions Mr Anger Senior Site Executive (senior level…

“Little Britton” Longwall Ventilation Arrangement at Grosvenor Mine LW 104. How does it compare with Mine Design Guideline MDG1006? Not well.

March 20, 2021

Consultants/Researchers Cliff, Brady and Watkinson make the following comment in their Paper To provide guidance in developing these plans the then NSW Department of Industry and Innovation, issued a revised…

Developments in the Management of Spontaneous Combustion in Australian Underground Coal Mines by David Cliff , Darren Brady and Martin Watkinson. How does Grosvenor Mine and “‘Little Britton” Longwall Ventilation compare?

March 20, 2021

Developments in the Management of Spontaneous Combustion in Australian Underground Coal Mines by David Cliff (U of Q), Darren Brady (ex SIMTARS now a consultant) and Martin Watkinson (SIMTARS) This…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 24th October Post B. Inspector Marlborough’s 27 Point Recommendation that the Mine should consider a staged re-ventilation and re-entry process. Do these Recommendation Carry any Legal Weight under CMSHA 1999?

February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 24.10.2018.pdf Inspector Marlborough in the MRE concludes with a 27 Point Recommendation " that the Mine should consider a staged re-ventilation and re-entry process." He…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 24th October Post A. “Mr Black stated results are unreliable due to lack of confirmed TB line integrity at 32G also uncertainties of integrity of a number of other TB lines. Mr Black explained the difficulties the Mine was experiencing with the tube bundle lines. When we asked about some of the results the Mr Black again stated that we could not rely on some of these gas readings.”

February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 24.10.2018.pdf There are problems with the pressure readings, tube bundle lines and gas analysis results that the mine is collecting. Repairs to tube bundle lines.…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 22nd October 2018. “Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that all tube bundle lines were run along the eastern side of the road edge. I discussed with Mr Anger and Mr Romenski the potential for damage to these lines from vehicles due to no demarcation or protection from vehicles.

February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 22.10.2018.pdf During an Inspection of the Surface Facilities Inspector Nugent made the following observation and comment. Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 16th October 2018. “Les Marlborough noted the contaminants at 10N corridor 6ct were similar to H9, 32ct G and 36ct readings other than Ethylene which appeared to be higher than the other noted locations, Darren Brady concurred.”

February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 16.10.2018.pdf On Tuesday 16 October 2018 Inspector Geoff Nugent attend the North Goonyella Mine Accommodation Village to attend a meeting in regard to progress…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 15th October 2018. “Neville Impson showed photos and video of NGC developed borehole camera arrangement constructed of poly pipe with 2 Gopro cameras and 2 cordless caplamps installed. Expecting vision today from boreholes GN2704 and GN2709.

February 11, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 15.10.2018.pdf On Monday 15 October 2018 Inspector Geoff Nugent attend the North Goonyella Mine (NGC) Accommodation Village to attend a meeting in regard to…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 11th October 2018. “It is believed that GAG back pressure will increase – already nearly at maximum limit of GAG operations; Mine assessing options if cannot continue with GAG operation down bleeder shaft”

February 11, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 11.10.2018.pdf Today, 11 Oct 2018 1, Inspector Les Marlborough, accompanied by Deputy Chief Inspector Shaun Dobson attended a meeting at North Goonyella Mine to discuss…