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- Wollongong Coal fined for dirty water discharge (0) July 19, 2016
Wollongong Coal has been fined $30,000 by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) after its Russel Vale coal mine discharged dirty water into Bellambi Gully in December last year.
- One dollar coal mine gets bid from conservation group (0) July 19, 2016
Mackay Conservation Group is offering to pay $2000 for the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, following TerraCom’s plan to purchase it for just $1.
- Sandvik divest mining materials handling division (0) July 19, 2016
Sandvik has announced it will divest its Mining Systems division to private equity firm CoBe Capital.
- EPA satisfied with Werris Creek mine water discharge (0) July 18, 2016
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has found that the water discharged from the Werris Creek mine met environmental requirements.
- Indigenous joint venture win contract for Century mine maintenance (0) July 18, 2016
A joint venture between the Waanyi Prescribed Body Corporate (Waanyi PBC) and ReGen has secured a contract for maintenance at MMG’s Century mine.
- WA uranium mines to see environmental approval (0) July 18, 2016
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is expected to approve two uranium mines in WA’s Goldfields.
- Delta win Wollongong Coal contract (905) July 18, 2016
Delta SBD have won a contract for mining services at Wollongong Coal’s Wongawilli mine
- The state of metals: June 2016 (4) July 18, 2016
An insight into how metals have performed the year to date, and how they move in the year ahead from Pallion Group and ABC Bullion general manager Nicholas Frappell.
- BHP launch coal remote operations centre (18) July 18, 2016
BHP has launched an integrated remote operations centre in Brisbane for its coal business.
- QLD supports new mine worker memorial (0) July 18, 2016
The QLD government is contributing to the construction of a new Moura Miners’ Memorial to honour workers who died in mining accidents.
- Lowering your Cost per kW with MV Drive Solutions for Large Industrial Applications (0) July 18, 2016
In a dynamic market where electricity costs are rising and commodity prices are falling, Australia’s industrial sector is looking at new ways to improve their bottom line and maximise efficiency. ...
- The Winners of the 2016 Women In Industry awards (6) July 15, 2016
The third annual Women In Industry awards drew together hundreds of people, focusing on the amazing achievements of women in Australia’s industrial sectors.
- WA DMP reveals how fatal drill incident occurred (0) July 15, 2016
A West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has revealed how the first fatal accident of 2016 occurred.
- Atlas Copco Compressors expands VSD range (0) July 15, 2016
Atlas Copco Compressors has expanded its range of GA screw compressors with variable speed drive technology.
- More suspected cases of black lung (1) July 14, 2016
Around 20 Queensland miners will be retested for black lung following US reviews of the x-rays, which have detected signs of the disease.
- Mines minister announces new regime to protect coal miner’s health (0) July 14, 2016
Natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has announced a new three step regime to safeguard the health of coal miners.
- Woodside acquires ConocoPhillips Senegalese interests (0) July 14, 2016
Woodside has entered an agreement to acquire ConocoPhillips’ interests in Senegal for US$350 million.
- Women in Industry 2016 is on tonight (3) July 14, 2016
The Women in Industry Awards recognises and rewards the achievements of women working in the nation’s industrial, logistics, and engineering sectors, and aims to raise the profile of women within ...
- Alrosa uncover large diamond (4) July 14, 2016
Alrosa has found a large 214.65 carat diamond.
- Health screening system for coal workers a failure: report (0) July 13, 2016
The final report into the re-emergence of coal worker pneumoconiosis (CWP) has confirmed the failure of the health screening system designed to protect coal miners.
- New Zealand mining jobs at risk if safety regulations not upheld (0) July 13, 2016
Industry representatives from the mining, quarrying, and contracting sectors are calling for site managers to renew competency certificates or risk losing their jobs.
- Easy ways to avoid overloading your truck (3) July 13, 2016
Exceeding a vehicle’s maximum permissible weight carries huge risk not only in terms of fines and penalties, but also in terms of the danger it poses to human life and ...
- Hexagon unveils single scheduling and haulage planning software (0) July 13, 2016
Hexagon Mining has released Atlas 3.3 with Live Haulage, which allows for simplified design, set-up, and management of haulage networks.
- New drilling technology that ‘melts’ rock researched (0) July 13, 2016
MIT is researching new technology that can ‘drill’ by using radio-frequency wave generators to melt or vaporise hard rock.
- New online legal resource for junior miners (0) July 13, 2016
Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has created a free set of online legal resources for explorers to assist them with implementing early stage projects.
- Bids begin for Glencore coal rail assets (1) July 13, 2016
Initial bids for Glencore’s Hunter Valley rolling stock and haulage assets are rolling in.
- One million dollar Argyle red diamond coin dazzles at Perth Mint (1) July 13, 2016
Rio Tinto has unveiled the world’s first coin featuring a rare red diamond from Perth’s Argyle diamond mine.
- Iron ore soars in price (30) July 13, 2016
Iron ore has rallied overnight to close to US$60 per tonne off China’s ongoing plans to cut capacity and uncertainty over China’s south sea claims.
- Maptek launch new mine scheduling software (0) July 12, 2016
Maptek has developed new tools in Maptek Evolution to improve mine scheduling processes.
- Gold rally drives producer value (0) July 12, 2016
Gold has continued its post-Brexit rally, cementing its position as 2016’s top performing commodity.
- Long-term security for Arrium Whyalla needed: SA politicians (0) July 12, 2016
The South Australian government and SA senator Nick Xenophon have urged the new federal government to secure the long-term future of the Whyalla steelworks.
- China continues coal crackdown (3) July 12, 2016
China’s ongoing five year plan to cut coal and steel production and address pollution will see it punish regional governments for failing to close coal mines and steel mills.
- First images of Nullarbor plains geology released (0) July 11, 2016
New geological images have been released of the Nullarbor Plain, providing an insight into its mining potential.
- Australian Government predicts lower iron ore prices (0) July 11, 2016
The Australian Government has revised its initial 2016 budget forecasts for iron ore, dropping them by a fifth as market volatility continues.
- Deutsche Bank exits coal as Morgan Stanley reaffirms its support (0) July 11, 2016
Weak coal prices and environmentalist pressure has seen Deutsche Bank drop its coal investment team, however Morgan Stanley has reiterated its support of coal.
- New material spreader body launched (2) July 11, 2016
Phillippi-Hagenbunch has released the new Material Spreader Body to enhance mine haul road maintenance efficiency.
- SA state budget released: major focus on resource sector (0) July 11, 2016
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has welcomed the South Australian state budget’s major priority on the resources sector.
- GR Engineering win Auctus concentrator contract (0) July 11, 2016
GR Engineering has won a $36 million EPC contract with Auctus Resources for a concentrator at its Mungana mine.
- Legal action over illegal Bluescope strike could doom AWU branch (0) July 8, 2016
Bluescope Steel is suing the Wollongong Australian Workers Union branch for an unauthorised strike in May, with the branch saying if the action was successful it would likely mean the ...
- Contractor says Samsung owes millions for Roy Hill work (0) July 8, 2016
Duro Felguera believes it is owed more than $100 million by Samsung C&T for work at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine.
- Monash University offers new Resources Engineering courses (4) July 8, 2016
Monash University is offering a new Resources Engineering program designed to address the expansion of the renewable energy sector and meet the wider resource industry needs.
- Drilling commences at Woodlawn mine (3) July 8, 2016
Heron Resources has begun drilling at its Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project, 30 km south of Goulburn in NSW.
- Mining magnate fails to stop mining on his land (0) July 8, 2016
Andrew Forrest has failed in his bid to halt mining on his Pilbara family farm.
- Miners need to focus on balance sheets to survive, EY says (0) July 7, 2016
Mining companies need to focus on strengthening their balance sheets and generating cash if they are to survive current market instability, EY states in its latest report.
- Arch Coal escapes bankruptcy litigation with timely loan (0) July 7, 2016
Arch Coal has escaped possible litigation from creditors after securing support to work its way out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- New Strater 5 well log plotting software launched (0) July 7, 2016
Golden Software has released the new Strater 5 well log, borehole, and cross section plotting software.
- Farmur acquires Kopex in major mining equipment supplier merger (0) July 7, 2016
Polish manufacturer and mining equipment supplier Famur is set to acquire Kopex, creating a merger of two of the nation’s major resource machinery suppliers.
- Toro Energy signs native title agreement (0) July 7, 2016
Toro Energy has signed an agreement with Traditional Owners for its Wiluna uranium project.
- Victoria to implement fire protection maintenance standard (0) July 6, 2016
The Victorian Government is implementing the fire protection maintenance standard AS1851 – 2012 for routine servicing of fire protection systems in all new and existing buildings.
- ACCC to tackle large companies pressuring small contractors (0) July 6, 2016
Under new Federal laws, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is aiming to pursue unfair contracts by large companies that squeeze smaller subcontractors and suppliers.
- Downer wins Meandu coal mine contract extension; signs Adani agreement (0) July 6, 2016
Downer EDI has signed a two year extension for mining services at Stanwell’s Meandu coal mine and a technical services agreement with Adani.
- New explosion proof extension cord with eight outlets (0) July 6, 2016
Larson Electronics has released the new EPEXC-8X-12.3-25 explosion proof extension cord designed to extend the reach of equipment in hazardous locations where power receptacles are not close to the work ...
- New shipping control centre for Port Hedland (0) July 6, 2016
Pindan Contracting has secured a $70.7 million contract from the State Government to construct a new Integrated Marine Operations Centre (IMOC) at Port Hedland.
- Griffin coal workers’ pay halving halted (0) July 6, 2016
The decision to almost halve Griffin Coal’s maintenance workers’ pay has been put on hold following rallies.
- Pacific National failed to heed warnings before coal train derailment (0) July 6, 2016
Pacific National has been found to have failed to act upon recommendations from internal investigations of wheel fractures before a coal train derailment in August, 2015.
- QRC chief Michael Roche to step down (16) July 5, 2016
Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche will step down from the mining lobby group.
- Youngest case of Black Lung confirmed (82) July 5, 2016
A 39 year old former coal miner has been diagnosed as suffering from Black Lung.
- MineARC Provides Cost Effective Solution to Combat Heat Stress in Underground Mines (9) July 4, 2016
The Climate Control Shelter is MineARC’s answer to the prominent issue of heat stress within the mining industry. Heat stress has long been cause for concern in underground mining, experienced as ...
- New Enerpac electric torque wrench (4) July 4, 2016
Enerpac has released the new Electric Torque Wrench to improve bolting efficiency.
- Research expedition to test technologies for sea floor mineral deposits (1) July 4, 2016
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is leading a research cruise to address the challenges of exploring for mineral deposits on the sea floor.
- National Transport Commission implement changes to Australian Dangerous Goods Code (0) July 4, 2016
Following a period of public consultation, the National Transport Commission has released its planned changes to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Geoff Allan, ...
- Dangerous gas leak on Gorgon (2) July 4, 2016
Workers at the Gorgon LNG project were forced to down tools following a gas leak at the Acid Gas Removal Unit.
- Another one dollar coal mine sold (0) July 4, 2016
The Blair Athol coal mine has been sold to TerraCom subsidiary Orion Mining, with plans to restart mining.
- Watpac win Mt Magnet contract extension (0) July 1, 2016
Watpac has won a $45 million extension to its existing contract at the Mt Magnet gold mine.
- Global iron ore cost curves in focus (0) July 1, 2016
Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Centre (MIC) has released its global iron ore cost estimates, highlighting the costs per tonne of iron ore operations.
- APLNG makes first shipment to Japanese electric company (0) July 1, 2016
Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG)’s first shipment to Japan’s Kansai Electric has been welcomed by Queensland treasurer Curtis Pitt, boosting the state’s $60 million LNG industry.
- CSIRO’s new drag reduction technology saves water and energy costs (908) July 1, 2016
The CSIRO’s new drag reduction technology for industrial pumps has been adopted by Glencore’s Minara Resources following successful full scale trials.
- Newmont divests $1.3bn Indonesian mine (1) July 1, 2016
Newmont Mining has entered an agreement to sell its interests in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PTNNT), which operates Indonesia’s Batu Hijau copper and gold mine.
- Ninth miner diagnosed with Black Lung (0) July 1, 2016
Another miner has been diagnosed with Black Lung.
- Rio divests shares in Bougainville Copper (2) June 30, 2016
Rio Tinto has given its 53.8 per cent share in Bougainville Copper (BCL) to an independent trustee, to allow Bougainville residents greater input into Panguna’s future.
- Barminco wins contract renewal at Dugald (1) June 30, 2016
Barminco has won a five-year contract extension at MMG’s Dugald River zinc project worth up to $270 million.
- Second largest diamond flops at auction (1) June 30, 2016
The world’s second largest diamond – the size of a tennis ball – has failed to sell at Sotheby’s auction in London on Wednesday.
- Latest case of Black Lung diagnosed (0) June 30, 2016
Another, now eighth, case of Black Lung has been diagnosed in a Queensland coal min
- NRW win Middlemount contract (13) June 29, 2016
NRW subsidiary Action Drill & Blast has won a contract for services at the Middlemount coal mine.
- Cloud based data system wins innovation award (0) June 29, 2016
Reflex’s cloud based data platform Reflexhub-IQ received both Most Innovative Collaborative Technology and the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Innovation at this year’s WAITTA INCITE Awards.
- Is iron ore set to fall to $35? (1) June 29, 2016
Despite iron ore’s recent strength, analysts remain negative on the metal, predicting a new floor price of US$35 per tonne.
- South32 signs indigenous land access agreement (0) June 29, 2016
South32’s Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) has secured a land access agreement to mine in the Eastern Leases and begin exploration in the island’s Southern Areas.
- Laser vision sees light in mining slump (0) June 29, 2016
The biggest laser of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere is set to help an Australian surface engineering company double production. LaserBond has been using thermal coating techniques to produce hard-wearing ...
- Atlas Iron managing director resigns (3) June 29, 2016
Atlas Iron’s founding managing director David Flanagan has resigned following the company’s return to financial stability.
- Iluka announces new CEO (11) June 29, 2016
Tom O’Leary has appointed as the new CEO and managing director of Iluka, replacing outgoing chief David Robb.
- Rio Tinto announces tax payment (0) June 29, 2016
Rio Tinto has unveiled this year’s tax payments, stating it paid US$4.5 billion in tax and royalties globally.
- Redundancy pay cap on the cards for coal mine workers (0) June 28, 2016
A nine-year cap could be put on redundancy pay for coal miners if approved by the Fair Work Commission.
- $1m support fund of injured and dead mine worker families closed (2) June 28, 2016
The Australian Workers Union has closed the $1 million support fund to support families of injured and dead mine workers, believing its purpose ‘no longer exists’.
- Woodside, Mitsui approved for Greater Enfield oil project (0) June 28, 2016
Woodside and joint venture partner Mitsui have been approved for the development of the Greater Enfield project.
- New Talisman secures exploration agreement with Newcrest (0) June 28, 2016
New Talisman Gold Mines (NTL) has entered a binding agreement with Newcrest International over the Rahu Project north of the Talisman mine in New Zealand.
- First ore mined at Nova nickel (5) June 28, 2016
Independence Group has taken a major step forward with first development ore mined at the Nova project.
- MACA wins $115m contract for Matilda gold mine (0) June 28, 2016
MACA has been named preferred contractor for Blackham Resources Matilda gold m
- Iron ore rises on the back of Brexit (2) June 28, 2016
Iron ore has gained pace in markets overnight thanks to concerns over the Brexit’s effect on trade.
- Vehicle rollover injures four on Rio Tinto mine (0) June 27, 2016
Another serious incident has occurred at Rio Tinto’s Greater Paraburdoo mine.
- New headlamps for increased visibility (10) June 27, 2016
Princeton Tec have released the latest model of their Vizz Series headlamp, the Princeton Tec Vizz II.
- New cleaning system to reduce spillage from carryback (0) June 27, 2016
Martin has released the Washbox Cleaning System that combines water spray and secondary cleaning blades in a self-contained unit, draining residue safely from work areas.
- BHP to spend nearly a fifth of budget on exploration (0) June 27, 2016
BHP has announced a renewed focus on exploration, targeting “opportunities across copper and oil”, aiming to spend nearly 20 per cent of its capital budget on exploration.
- BC Iron, Watpac settle legal dispute over Nullagine (0) June 27, 2016
A $100 million legal dispute has been settled between BC Iron and Watpac after Watpac’s mining contract was terminated at the now mothballed Nullagine joint venture.
- Anglo American’s coal mine sale down to two bidders (0) June 27, 2016
It is believed the sales process for Anglo American’s Grosvenor and Moranbah North coal mines is now down to the last bidders, BMA and AMCI.
- Abducted Macmahon workers in Nigeria released (3) June 27, 2016
All seven Macmahon workers, including three Australians, kidnapped last week in Nigeria have been released.
- FMG ratings outlook upgraded (2) June 27, 2016
Moody’s has upgraded Fortescue’s outlook to stable, affirming its rating at Ba3.
- Project approval delays costing Queensland $3.9bn: report (0) June 24, 2016
A new PwC report has highlighted the significant cost delays to major projects has to the Queensland economy.
- Sandvik unveils new cone crusher (0) June 24, 2016
Sandvik’s new CH540 cone crushers have a low environmental impact and increase production capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce cost per tonne produced.
- New telescopic chute to be released (0) June 24, 2016
Sandvik’s new WE6000i telescopic chute has been developed to be fed by conveyors with belt widths of less than 800mm.
- Griffin coal miners to strike (1) June 24, 2016
Miners will carry out 24 hours of strikes today at the Griffin Coal mine after workers’ pay was cut by more than 40 per cent.
- Historic mines in WA to be revived (1) June 24, 2016
With gold mining in good financial shape, some historic mines in the Kalgoorlie-Laverton-Leonora region in Western Australia are being revived or expanded.
- Three Australians among seven workers abducted in Nigeria (0) June 24, 2016
Macmahon has confirmed the kidnapping of seven employees, including three Australians, at its operations in Nigeria, with the fatal shooting of a local employee.
- Mine drug raid comes up empty handed (0) June 24, 2016
The latest, and fourth, phase of Pilbara drug investigation Operation Redwater has hit four mines over four days, and found no drugs.
- Australian contractors kidnapped in Nigeria (3) June 23, 2016
Two Australians and a New Zealander are among the five workers kidnapped in Nigeria after their vehicle was attacked by an alleged group of militants.
- South Australia’s molten salt technology to reduce mineral processing costs (1) June 23, 2016
The University of South Australia and Centrex Metals are developing the use of molten salt technology in mineral processing to minimise energy and water costs.
- Rio Tinto Hail Creek coal mine fined for denying workers sick leave (6) June 23, 2016
Rio Tinto has been fined $24,000, payable to the CFMEU, after it denied workers access to paid sick leave.
- Moly-Cop looks to boost production in Chile (0) June 23, 2016
Arrium’s Moly-Cop grinding media business has lodged an application with Chilean environmental authorities to double capacity at its Mejillones plant.
- Orica wins blasting patent battle (5) June 23, 2016
Orica has won its long running battle with Dyno Nobel over patented shotfiring techniques.
- Telstra launches new mining technology division (3) June 23, 2016
Telstra has launched a new mining communications services department.
- Carbon dioxide from coal mines equivalent to small power plant: study (0) June 23, 2016
A new study has found the amount of carbon dioxide released from 140 coal mines throughout Pennsylvania, USA, is equal to a small power plant.
- New split-bucket mounting system launched (0) June 23, 2016
Haver & Boecker have released their new Tyler F-Class Split-Bucket Mounting System which provides simplified maintenance and bearings change outs for operators, minimising downtime.
- FMG pays down US$500m in debt (0) June 23, 2016
Fortescue Metals Group has continued its focus on reducing debt, paying off US$500 million from its 2019 term loan.
- Rio to reduce debt by $US3 billion (0) June 22, 2016
Rio Tinto has released its June tender offers in an effort to reduce its gross debt by another $US3 billion.
- FMG CFO Stephen Pearce appointed to board (0) June 22, 2016
Fortescue’s chief financial officer Stephen Pearce has been appointed to the company’s board as an executive director.
- Workers exposed to lead and mercury (0) June 22, 2016
Workers are believed to have been exposed to hazardous chemicals during processing at a now closed mine.
- NSW budget released, royalty revenue less than expected (1) June 22, 2016
NSW coal royalties have contributed less to the state than the government had expected, dropping by approximately $270 million in this year’s state budget.
- Petra uncovers large diamond (2) June 22, 2016
Petra Diamonds has uncovered a 121.26 carat diamond.
- Rio Tinto announces new business organisation (0) June 21, 2016
Rio Tinto has changed its organisational structure, with iron ore head Andrew Harding to leave the business.
- BHP to cut coal costs by $800m (1) June 21, 2016
BHP is aiming to find US$600 million in savings from its coal operations, as it focuses on productivity and finding ‘latent capacity’.
- Ferrier Hodgson seeks legal action against Forge Group (0) June 21, 2016
Liquidator Ferrier Hodgson is seeking funds to investigate the possibility of taking legal action against former directors of the collapsed Forge Group.
- Ammonia leaks investigated at Burrup plant (0) June 21, 2016
Eleven reportable leaks have led to investigations at the Pilbara Fertiliser site in Western Australia, owned by Yara International.
- Mining see signs of revival, stifled by government regulations: report (0) June 21, 2016
A new report has found the mining industry is showing signs of revival for the first time in three years, however this could be hampered by government regulations.
- Killed Rio Tinto worker named (3) June 21, 2016
The shutdown fitter killed earlier this week at the Channar mine has been named as Lee Buzzard.
- BHP to automate its WA iron blasthole drill fleet (0) June 21, 2016
Atlas Copco is providing BHP 18 autonomous upgrade packages to convert their fleet of Pit Viper 271 rotary blasthole rigs throughout their WA iron ore operations.
- Anglo American to close Drayton coal mine (1) June 21, 2016
Anglo American will close its Drayton coal mine early as it fails to get approvals for its Drayton South project.
- QLD MP apologises for providing confidential documents to QRC (2) June 20, 2016
Queensland Opposition MP Stephen Bennett has apologised to the State Parliament after providing confidential draft recommendations to the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
- Mines and Metals Association welcomes crackdown on trade union corruption (0) June 20, 2016
The Australian Mines and Metals Association has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to crackdown on trade union corruption and criminal activities.
- Worker killed at Rio Tinto’s Channar mine (0) June 20, 2016
The first fatality of 2016 has been recorded, after a worker has died in an incident on Rio Tinto’s Channar iron ore mine.
- Federal government announces Arrium assistance (0) June 20, 2016
The federal government announced a $49.2 million loan for Arrium’s iron ore mines, which it said would have an “immediate impact” on the iron ore and steel business.
- Slippery engineering helps solve the challenges of ratholes (0) June 20, 2016
Common and costly bulk material flow challenges include arching of product to inhibit free flow and the clogging condition known as ratholing.
- NRW wins Rio Tinto contract (5) June 17, 2016
NRW has won a $30 million contract for earth and civil works at Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina mine.
- Samarco unlikely to restart by year’s end; 1000 jobs may go (0) June 17, 2016
Brazil’s Samarco iron ore mine is unlikely to resume production by the end of this year following the disastrous tailings dam burst last year.
- Weir Minerals launches new cone crusher range (0) June 17, 2016
Weir Minerals has released the Trio Top Performance cone crusher range, providing higher reduction with better shaped material.
- Job cuts confirmed at Hay Point, CFMEU threatens legal action (0) June 17, 2016
The CFMEU may take legal action to prevent up to 20 forced redundancies at BHP’s Hay Point Coal Terminal.
- World’s top 40 miners [infographic] (1) June 17, 2016
Australian Mining has collected together the top 40 miners globally, showing who is the largest of them all, and which companies are still performing despite the downturn.
- ALROSA uncovers large rough diamond (4) June 17, 2016
Alrosa has found a 241.21 carat diamond, one of the largest ever found in Russia.
- Isaac Plains to begin highwall operations (0) June 16, 2016
Stanmore Coal has announced the commencement of highwall operations at its Isaac Plains coal mine.
- Coalition won’t enter ‘bidding war’ to save Whyalla steelworks (0) June 16, 2016
Labor will announce a commitment worth $100 million to attempt to save Arrium’s Whyalla plant, but the federal government has criticised the timing of the news, saying it wouldn’t enter ...
- Barminco secures East Kundana mining contract (0) June 16, 2016
Barminco has obtained a three-year $275 million contract at Northern Star’s East Kundana joint venture project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields
- Doray begins underground development (0) June 16, 2016
Doray Minerals has begun underground development at Deflector, following its first concentrate shipment.
- OZ Minerals settles Zinifex class action (0) June 16, 2016
OZ Minerals has reached a $32.5 million settlement over the class action proceedings against it.
- First female mine safety commissioner appointed in QLD (0) June 16, 2016
Kate du Preez has been appointed as the new commissioner for Mine Safety and Health, becoming the first woman to hold the position Queensland.
- Contractor fined for safety negligence (3) June 16, 2016
Goodline and its director have been fined $10,000 by the WA Building Services Board for negligent conduct.
- Leveraging the IoT to reduce coal power plant emissions (0) June 16, 2016
At its Minds + Machines event in Paris this week, General Electric’s GE Power revealed a new suite of technologies designed to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve ...
- Resource Capital Fund to acquire Ausenco (1) June 15, 2016
Ausenco has entered an agreement with private equity firm Resource Capital Fund (RCF) to acquire the contractor for $153.7 million.
- De Beers sells 50pc stake in African coal mine (0) June 15, 2016
De Beers is selling its 50 per cent stake in Botswana’s only coal mine, amid owner Anglo American’s efforts to divest ‘non-core’ assets.
- New unknown space rock uncovered in Sweden (0) June 15, 2016
A never before encountered rock from a meteorite has been found in Sweden.
- QLD budget released, reforms still sought (0) June 15, 2016
Queensland treasurer Curtis Pitt upheld the government’s commitment not to increase royalties in yesterday’s state budget.
- Worker’s fingers amputated in truck maintenance accident (8) June 15, 2016
A tyre fitter’s fingers have been partially amputated after an accident while operating a hydraulic bead breaker.
- First graphene factory opened in Geelong (1214) June 15, 2016
The first graphene factory in the country has been opened in Geelong, which can “consider itself the graphene capital of Australia” according to the company behind it.
- Kal Tire acquires Klinge tyre services (7) June 15, 2016
Kal Tire has acquired Klinge & Co., a tyre service, training, software and consulting company.
- Civil lawsuit dismissed for Samarco disaster: Vale (0) June 15, 2016
Iron ore giant Vale SA said the 20 billion reals (AU$7.8 billion) civil lawsuit claiming damages for the Samarco mine disaster last year has been dismissed.
- QLD court dismisses worker caustic burn compo appeal (0) June 15, 2016
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a worker compensation appeal after his claim was reduced when footage emerged of the man performing karate with his damaged foot.
- Tasmanian mining minister resigns (4) June 15, 2016
Tasmania’s mining minister Adam Brooks has resigned amid allegations of a conflict of interest.
- Iron ore falls after steady price (10) June 14, 2016
The price of iron ore has dropped yet again, falling by 0.6 per cent to $US51.80 a tonne, after remaining stable for the last three days.
- Downturn not finished yet: NAB (5) June 14, 2016
Despite increased positivity in the resources sector, NAB research has forecast the current downturn to continue, with more than 50,000 jobs to be lost.
- Mitchell wins Glencore exploration contract (5) June 14, 2016
Mitchell Services has won a contract to provide near mine exploration drilling at Clermont’s coal operations.
- QLD Government boost to abandoned mine safety (0) June 14, 2016
The QLD Government will commit $42 million in the 2016-17 State Budget to manage public safety risks related to abandoned mine sites throughout the state.
- Pay nearly halved for Griffin coal miners (4) June 14, 2016
A decision supported by the Fair Work Commission to slash Griffin Coal’s Collie miners pay by 43 per cent has been slammed by unions.
- Ramelius to begin stope production at Vivien (0) June 14, 2016
Ramelius has taken a step forward at its Vivien gold mine, starting stope production this week.
- New professorial chair appointed at Curtin University (0) June 14, 2016
Professor Anton Kepic has been appointed Boart Longyear professorial chair at Curtin University in WA.
- Newcrest resumes mining at Kencana (0) June 14, 2016
Newcrest has resumed mining at its Kencana mine following a ‘geotechnical event’ at the site in February.
- New resources scaffolder safety program launched (0) June 14, 2016
A new training framework has been launched in Western Australia to lift safety levels and cut duplication in scaffolding.
- Founding chair of AAMEG honoured in Queen’s Birthday list (0) June 14, 2016
Bill Turner, founding chair of the Australian-Africa Minerals Energy Group (AAMEG), was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2016.
- GHH Drives efficiency and productivity with its world class equipment (0) June 10, 2016
GHH’s EDS efficient drive system is set to save money and increase productivity and safety. Since GHH started manufacturing LHD’s and mine trucks the company has supplied over 3700 units worldwide, ...
- New longwall shearer designed to combat coal dust (0) June 10, 2016
Longwall shearers have been designed to combat coal dust and battle black lung.
- Glencore shuts Bowen coke operations (19) June 10, 2016
Glencore has announced that it will be closing its North Queensland Bowen Coke Works facility over the next few months.
- FMG subsidiary fined for severe worker injury (3) June 10, 2016
Fortescue Metals subsidiary The Pilbara Infrastructure has been fined for an incident which saw the double amputation of a worker’s legs.
- BHP considers new Pilbara mine (0) June 10, 2016
BHP has begun planning for a new operation to potentially replace its aging Yandi iron ore mine.
- WA juniors receive exploration funding (0) June 10, 2016
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has selected nearly 50 companies to receive funding for exploration drilling in the state.
- New technology offers hope for storing carbon dioxide underground (0) June 10, 2016
As BHP unveils its new carbon capture and storage technology, other methods of reducing or utilising carbon emissions are being investigated.
- South Australia pledges millions to save Whyalla steelworks (2) June 9, 2016
The South Australian government has pledged $50 million to assist in saving the Whyalla steelworks, requesting that both sides of federal politics also commit to co-investment in the facility.
- Jacobs Engineering wins Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi contract (0) June 9, 2016
Jacobs Engineering has signed a contract for underground works at Rio Tinto’s Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper gold mine.
- Exhibitors unveil new equipment at QME (0) June 9, 2016
Hundreds of exhibitors will be showcasing state-of-the-art mining and engineering technical solutions and innovations at Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition.
- Whittens wins Dugald River contract (6) June 9, 2016
Whittens has won a contract for MMG’s Dugald River mine.
- Chevron managing director receives safety award (0) June 9, 2016
Chevron Australia’s outgoing managing director Roy Krzywosinksi has received life membership at this year’s APPEA conference for his efforts in promoting process and personal safety.
- RPM launches mining financial modelling software (0) June 9, 2016
Runge Pincock Minarco announces the release of the latest version of its enterprise financial modelling product, XERAS Enterprise with several new innovative features allowing users to gain greater insight into ...
- Greenland gives greenlight for yellowcake export (1) June 8, 2016
Greenland and Denmark’s parliaments have passed legislation to regulate uranium export from Greenland.
- SA wind technology to enhance mine safety (0) June 8, 2016
New South Australian technology is being developed to enhance visibility and worker safety on mining and construction sites.
- Local jobs pushed at new QLD mine (2) June 8, 2016
Cloncurry Shire Council has said it will push to keep jobs local following the completion of a new mine in Queensland.
- Arrium collapse investigation has begun (3) June 8, 2016
A forensic investigation into Arrium’s collapse is underway, reconstructing events focusing on the six months prior to the company’s April 7 administration.
- OZ Minerals reach Zinifex class action settlement (0) June 8, 2016
OZ Minerals have reached a settlement with a class action carried out by former Zinifex shareholders.
- AWE, Mitsui combine for Waitsia bid (0) June 8, 2016
AWE and Japanese energy giant Mitsui have joined together to bid up to $200 million for Origin Energy’s stake in Waitsia.
- Another worker injured in IT work basket crush incident (2) June 8, 2016
A worker has been seriously injured after being crushed in an integrated tool carrier work basket incident underground.
- BHP exits Indonesian coal asset (6) June 8, 2016
BHP has divested its stake in IndoMet Coal, exiting Indonesia completely.
- Rio Tinto continues to buy back existing notes (0) June 8, 2016
Rio Tinto has launched a new cash tender offer for US$3 billion of its existing notes, as it continues to drive down debt levels.
- Is mining back in a bull market? (1) June 7, 2016
After years of brutal readjustment from the boom, is mining well and truly out of the downturn?
- Coats Group announces two acquisitions (17) June 7, 2016
Industrial thread and craft company Coats Group has announced the acquisition of Gotex and Fast React Systems.
- Zero surprises with MEX maintenance software (0) June 7, 2016
What the Australian industrial sector really wants isn’t the latest cutting edge, space age technology or gadget that can supposedly change the face of the sector, they don’t need the ...
- Miners wasted the boom, PwC says (7) June 7, 2016
Nearly a third of capital expenditure spent by the top 40 major miners since 2010 has been wasted, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers’ report.
- BHP announces new carbon capture partnership (0) June 6, 2016
BHP has announced a new building block in its climate change strategy with the announcement of a carbon capture partnership with Peking University.
- Gold companies to appeal class action over silicosis (1) June 6, 2016
Major South African gold mining companies will appeal the court decision allowing workers in the country to seek compensation after contracting lung diseases.
- WorleyParsons wins Johan Sverdrup construction contract (0) June 6, 2016
WorleyParsons has been awarded a contract for the construction of three bridges connecting the four platforms and two flare booms at Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup project.
- UGL sees ongoing issues with Ichthys, threatens legal action (11) June 6, 2016
Blame is being flung between UGL and its client over ongoing delays at the Ichthys SMP and CCPP projects, and may result in a $200 million legal claim.
- $7 million in equipment missing from Pilbara project (2) June 6, 2016
Seven million dollars’ worth of plant materials and equipment has disappeared at a mine construction site in the Pilbara.
- Luxembourg back space mining ambitions (2) June 6, 2016
Luxembourg’s Government has put 200 million Euros into its plans to become a global space mining hub.
- Department of Planning fines Rio Tinto for breaching blasting noise limits (0) June 6, 2016
The NSW Department of Planning & Environment has issued a penalty notice to Rio Tinto’s Hunter Valley Operations for exceeding noise levels during blasting.
- Komatsu launches new environmentally friendly dozer (0) June 3, 2016
Komatsu has released the new D61 EXi/PXi-24 dozer, adding to its range of intelligent control dozers.
- Joy Global records share price increase (0) June 3, 2016
Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global’s shares have had a significant increase on the back of service sales increases and strong cost cutting measures.
- Deutsche Bank to advise Arrium Moly-Cop sell off (0) June 3, 2016
Arrium’s administrator KordaMentha will appoint Deutsche Bank for the sale of Arrium’s grinding media business, Moly-Cop.
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