Queensland Mining Minister Anthony Lynham has called for a refocus on safety in mining after the deaths of six workers over the last year.
An emergency summit on the 10th of July between the Government, industry companies, unions and the Queensland Resources Council brought a decision that every Queensland mine and quarry worker will receive extra safety training.
CFMEU Mining and Energy Queensland President Steve Smyth said they cannot afford to fail; too many lives have been lost already.