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Worker killed at Rio Tinto’s Gove refinery (0) February 26, 2014 A man has been killed at Rio Tinto’s Gove refinery in the Northern Territory.
Aurizon to lock out train drivers after strike action (0) February 25, 2014 Rail freight operator Aurizon has confirmed it will lock out 200 train drivers after they complete a 48 hour strike this week.
Surveyor mine to hit 10,000 tonne per week (0) February 25, 2014 New life has been breathed into the Surveyor mine, with production tipped to reach 10,000 tonnes in the next week.
Drone survey tech investments take off (0) February 25, 2014 The growth of drone-based surveying technology has taken another leap forward this week, with two major investment moves announced on Monday.
Investors cry foul over FIFO in Central Queensland (0) February 25, 2014 Property investors in Central Queensland claim they are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars as mining companies continue to favour 100 per cent FIFO workforces.
Cat launches new track drills (6) February 25, 2014 Caterpillar has launched the new MD5150C track drill, the first in its C series drills.
Swick posts losses (0) February 25, 2014 Swick has joined the list of depressed drillers, posting a FY 2014 first-half loss of $423,000.
Calls for Morwell evacuation as coal mine fire continues to burn (5) February 25, 2014 The Victorian state government has been urged to evacuate the town of Morwell and issue a state of emergency as smoke from a coal mine fire continues to affect the ...
Two workers injured in drilling accident (0) February 25, 2014 Two Maverick Drilling workers are in a critical condition following an industrial accident yesterday, in the US.
Boart Longyear: Too soon to assume (0) February 25, 2014 Boart Longyear has faced a year of heavy setbacks and losses, and may look at breaking up the drilling services and products divisions.
GE to spend on environmentally friendly energy research (0) February 25, 2014 General Electric plans to spend big on environmentally friendly energy research, such as fracking technologies and wind turbines.
Aurizon train drivers strike for 48 hours (0) February 25, 2014 Coal haulage in the Hunter Valley will be disrupted from today as 200 Aurizon train drivers walk off the job for 48 hours.
RTG Mining and Sierra Mining to merge (0) February 25, 2014 RTG Mining and Sierra Mining have announced plans to merge the two resources companies.
Fake gold and diamond mine scams man for $350,000 (0) February 25, 2014 A Perth man has allegedly been duped out of $350,000 after a woman persuaded him to invest in a fake gold and diamond mine in Sierra Leone.
Viento win Rio Tinto Nammuldi contract (0) February 25, 2014 Viento’s joint venture group KVG has won the Rio Tinto Below Water Table road maintenance contract.
Boart Longyear faces freefall (26) February 24, 2014 American drilling contractor Boart Longyear has announced significant revenue losses in its 2013 full year financial results.
Atlantic workers unpaid as finance deal incomplete (0) February 24, 2014 Employees for vanadium producer Atlantic are still waiting for four weeks’ worth of wages as a finance deal with the company’s majority shareholder awaits finalisation.
Senex posts profits, announces new partnership (0) February 24, 2014 Senex has posted record profits for 2013, and revealed a new parnership with Origin
World’s oldest rocks found in Australia (0) February 24, 2014 The world’s oldest rock, a 4.4 billion year old zircon crystal, has been uncovered in Western Australia’s Jack Hills region.
Upper Hunter industry joins to block Anglo’s Drayton South mine expansion (0) February 24, 2014 Hunter Valley tourist operators, wineries and horse studs have again called on the NSW state government to reject Anglo American’s expansion of Drayton South mine.
Investigation of Forge Group collapse underway (0) February 24, 2014 Forge Group administrators say it could take 12 months to investigate why the company failed and determine how much of the $800 million owed can be recovered.
Wolf Minerals wins European Deal of the Year award (0) February 24, 2014 Australian tungsten and tin miner Wolf Minerals has won the European Deal of the Year award for its Hemerdon project in the UK.
Monadelphous awarded $680 million contract (0) February 24, 2014 Monadelephous have announced today that they have secured a contract with the Ichthys LNG Project.
Further wind up orders lodged against Gujarat NRE (0) February 24, 2014 Financial trouble for Illawarra-based mining company Gujarat NRE continues with two companies levelling million-dollar wind up orders against the company.
Extremists take over salt mine (0) February 24, 2014 Gunmen have forced more than 800 workers to leave the Taoudenie salt mine in Mali.
New hoists for an easier lift (0) February 24, 2014 J D Neuhaus has launched two new, innovative air-operated hoists, the Profi 75 TI and 100 TI
ERA says its uranium transport in line with guidelines (104) February 21, 2014 Uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia says transporting barrels of geological samplings on the back of a ute poses no risk to the community after a photo emerged of this ...
A changing of the guard (0) February 21, 2014 Welcoming our newest production team member, Ben Hagemann
SACOME calls out SA leaders (0) February 21, 2014 The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy has struck out at state parliamentary leaders following a televised leadership debate earlier this week.
Mining scholarship on offer for NSW high school students (0) February 21, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council and its mining company partners are inviting high school students to apply for the 2014 NSW Mining Scholarships program.
New pipelines on the horizon (0) February 21, 2014 Construction of new pipelines linking Northern Territory gas to the eastern states is now on the horizon
Isaac Mayor calls for an end to wholly FIFO workforces (0) February 21, 2014 Isaac Mayor Anne Baker says the use of 100 per cent FIFO workforces is one of the biggest threats facing Central Queensland communities.
Regis Resources suspends operations as mines flood (8) February 21, 2014 Regis Resources has suspended open cut mining following heavy rains flooding its Duketon operations.
Botched blast at BHP Mt Arthur coal mine (0) February 21, 2014 EPA investigators are looking into effects of a botched blast at Mount Arthur Mine last Wednesday.
Aurizon train drivers to strike (10) February 21, 2014 Coal haulage in NSW will be seriously impacted next week as around 200 train drivers undertake industrial action over a wage dispute.
Crocodile Gold miners save burnt woman (0) February 21, 2014 A group of gold miners have saved a woman who was seriously burnt in a petrol fire.
Sandvik unveils new drill rods and tubes (0) February 20, 2014 Sandvik has released its new longer life +Range of surface mining drill rods and tubes.
Class action levelled against Forge Group (0) February 20, 2014 Shareholders of Forge Group have been asked to participate in a class action against the company.
First gold pour at Alkane’s Tomingley mine (0) February 20, 2014 Alkane Resources has reached a major milestone with the pouring of first gold at its $116 million Tomingley mine.
Experts called in as Hazelwood coal mine fire burns on (30) February 20, 2014 Expert fire fighting crews have been brought in from interstate to help battle the blaze burning at Hazelwood open cut coal mine.
David Woodall heads to Newcrest (0) February 20, 2014 The former head of Fortescue’s Pilbara iron ore operations, David Woodall, has taken up with Newcrest mining.
Fortescue cashes in as profit surges (0) February 20, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has more than tripled its half-year profit to a record $US1.71 billion, as cost cutting measures and expansion plans pay off for the world’s fourth largest iron ...
AngloGold sees first increase in production in a decade (0) February 20, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti’s results for 2013 saw the miner improve costs and production for the first time in nearly a decade.
MHM Metals suffers as Alcoa closes rolling mills (0) February 20, 2014 Alcoa’s decision to close its Point Henry and Yennora rolling mills by the end of 2014 has devastated MHM Metals.
Gem Diamonds uncovers two 160 plus carat diamonds (0) February 20, 2014 Gem Diamonds has uncovered two 160 carat plus diamonds from its Letseng mine.
Schneider Electric unveils Ethernet PAC (0) February 19, 2014 The M580 Programmable Automation Controller is based entirely on the Ethernet and claims to be the world’s first ePAC.
Monadelphous profit up 10 per cent (0) February 19, 2014 Engineering contractor Monadelphous has posted a 10 per cent rise in its first half profit to $87.1 million.
Opportunities for contractor growth on the back of Forge collapse (0) February 19, 2014 Mining contractors say the collapse of Forge Group presents growth opportunities for other companies in the sector, with many vying to take over $1.5 billion in dumped contracts.
Intrepid resolves Indonesian Tujuh Bukit gold mine dispute (0) February 19, 2014 Intrepid Mines has won its long running Indonesian Tujuh Bukit project dispute.
PAC holds public hearing on Stratford mine expansion (0) February 19, 2014 The Planning Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing today as part of its review of Yancoal’s Stratford mine expansion plans.
BMA’s expansion plans flares up 100% FIFO debate (0) February 19, 2014 The debate around the use of 100 per cent FIFO workforces has heated up as BMA forges ahead with plans to expand two coal mines and build a new one ...
Clive Palmer drops case to force CITIC into liquidation (0) February 19, 2014 Clive Palmer has dropped plans to force Chinese-owned CITIC Pacific into bankruptcy.
Carbon tax “not a factor” in Point Henry closure: Alcoa (0) February 19, 2014 The carbon tax has not been given by Alcoa as a reason it chose to close down its Point Henry aluminium smelter.
Central Coast Wallarah 2 coal mine moves ahead (1330) February 19, 2014 The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has given its support to the controversial Wallarah 2 coal mine.
Downer wins Commodore coal contract (50) February 19, 2014 Downer EDI has been awarded the contract to continue to provide mining services at the Commodore coal mine.
Batgirl shuts down Boggabri coal mine (8) February 18, 2014 Activists dressed in bat suit costumes have shut down Idemistu’s Boggabri coal mine after using harnesses to suspend themselves upside down on the site’s coal loader.
AWU and Rio Tinto strike workplace deal (0) February 18, 2014 The AWU says a new workplace agreement struck with Rio Tinto shows how the union is “able to move with the times”.
Class action against OZ Minerals (0) February 18, 2014 OZ Minerals has been threatened with a lawsuit over alleged failures to disclose debt refinancing dating back to 2008 when the company was formed.
Forge debts mount amid claims of iffy spending (0) February 18, 2014 The amount of Forge Group’s debt has risen to more than $700 million as claims surface that managers made questionable spending decisions in the months leading up to the company’s ...
Joy Global launch new hard rock blasthole drill rig (0) February 18, 2014 Joy Global has released a new high powered rotary blasthole drill rig.
Prospectors find massive 753 carat sapphire (14) February 18, 2014 A fossicker has uncovered an enormous 753 carat sapphire whilst simply scanning the ground at the aptly named Gemfields, near Emerald, QLD.
Inquest into death at BHP’s Perseverance mine (0) February 18, 2014 The Perth Coroner’s Court has heard risk assessment processes at WA mines need to be overhauled after a man fell 25 metres to his death in an underground mine shaft.
Point Henry smelter to close, 1,000 jobs to go (0) February 18, 2014 Speculation about the future of the Point Henry Alcoa smelter in Geelong has ended this morning, with news that the 50-year-old site will close in August.
Financial kickbacks hurting Hunter Valley health services (0) February 17, 2014 An occupational health service provider owned by the CFMEU and the NSW Minerals Council has been accused of providing mining companies with financial kickbacks that disadvantage doctors tendering to perform ...
Report claims mining companies do not have a social licence to operate (0) February 17, 2014 Research by the University of Melbourne has found the concept of a social licence to operate is “purely metaphorical” and is negatively impacting both mining companies and the communities in ...
Anglo American posts drop in earnings, but sees rise in profits (0) February 17, 2014 Anglo American has posted mixed results that have buoyed new CEO Mark Cutifani, who says they are encouraging, but not yet good enough.
Ausenco wins iron ore process plant contract (0) February 17, 2014 Ausenco has won the contract for the expansion of the Tonkolili iron ore mine’s process plant.
Santos to pass $100,000 protest costs on to consumers (0) February 17, 2014 Santos said losses of up to $100,000 a day caused by protesters in the Pilliga forest would be passed onto consumers when gas from CSG wells comes online.
Clive Palmer accused CITIC head of corruption (0) February 17, 2014 Clive Palmer has intensified his dispute with CITIC Pacific, accusing its president of corrupt practices.
More than 200 illegal gold miners trapped underground (0) February 17, 2014 More than 200 illegal miners are believed to be trapped underground following a rockfall at a South African gold mine.
Forge Group cut more staff (0) February 17, 2014 A further 70 workers of the collapsed Forge Group have been sacked after one of the company’s remaining contracts was terminated.
Man dies after rockfall at WA gold mine (2) February 17, 2014 A 59-year-old man died at Central Norseman Gold’s Harlequin mine at the weekend in an underground rock fall accident.
Regis Resources placed in trading halt (2) February 14, 2014 Shares in gold miner Regis Resources were placed in a trading halt yesterday as the company plans to make an announcement about its rain-affected Duketon project in Western Australia.
Calibre wins Rio Tinto West Angelas expansion contract (0) February 14, 2014 Calibre Group has won the contract for Rio Tinto’s West Angelas iron ore mine expansion in the Pilbara.
Orica signs ammonium nitrate supply agreement with CF Industries (0) February 14, 2014 Orica has signed a long term agreement for CF Industries to supply up to 725 747 tonnes of ammonium nitrate
CFMEU backs Anglo’s Drayton South mine expansion (0) February 14, 2014 The CFMEU has urged the NSW government to get behind the expansion of Anglo American’s Drayton South mine.
Rio Tinto announces positive results, sees 10% increase in earnings (0) February 14, 2014 A series of cost cutting measures and efficiency procedures over the last 12 months have paid off as Rio Tinto announces a jump in earnings.
Public have their say on Moolarben Coal expansion plans (0) February 14, 2014 The Planning Assessment Commission will hold several meetings in Mudgee this month as it reviews Moolarben Coal’s plans to extend its mining operations.
Coal mine fire will take two weeks to snuff out (0) February 13, 2014 Hazelwood Power Station is ramping back up to full capacity after a fire at the nearby coal mine halted supply earlier this week.
Roy Hill mine workers paid a bonus for not striking (0) February 13, 2014 Employees at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine project are set to receive a bonus of $205 a week if they do not take strike action.
Council want answers on BMA’s Saraji mine job cuts (0) February 13, 2014 Isaac Regional Council says it wants to know how many of the 230 job cuts from BMA’s Saraji coal mine will come from the local community.
Tasmanian Gov slams opposition over mining statements (0) February 13, 2014 Tasmanian minster for energy and resources Bryan Green has slammed Opposition resources spokesperson Adam Brooks over “false statements” on mining.
Iluka’s profit takes a plunge as mine restarts deferred (0) February 13, 2014 Minerals sand miner Iluka Resources expects its net profit after tax to plunge to $18 million as it flags more than $45 million in writedowns.
Caterpillar launches new dozer (5) February 13, 2014 Cat has released the new D10T2 tracked dozer.
1300 Forge Group workers lose jobs (0) February 13, 2014 The Forge Group collapse has left 1300 people out of work as administrators confirm there is no money to pay employees.
Clough JV wins Fortescue iron ore port contract (0) February 13, 2014 The BAM Clough joint venture has won the contract to design and build Fortescue fifth loading berth at Port Hedland.
Giant leap for nuclear fusion as lasers blast new route to ultimate energy source (0) February 13, 2014 As the future of coal becomes more clouded, steps towards greener, more nuclear efficient energy production increase.
Camfil to acquire industrial dust and fume collection company Handte (0) February 12, 2014 Camfil of Stockholm, Sweden announces the acquisition of Handte, a leading German manufacturer and provider of environmental engineering products.
Australia China Business Council sign new WA agreement (0) February 12, 2014 The Australia China Business Council has signed an agreement focused on extending its relationship in WA’s north west.
Roy Hill mine contract uncertain after Forge Group collapse (0) February 12, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine says it too early to speculate how the Forge Group collapse will impact on the $7 billion project.
Uni leavers get hands-on experience through BHP’s Graduates Program (0) February 12, 2014 BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal has recruited nine university graduates to work at its three south-coast coal mines.
Mt Lyell miners stood down, some on half pay indefinitely (0) February 12, 2014 The 150 Copper Mines of Tasmania Mt Lyell miners have finally been given a decision on the future of the embattled mine.
Gladstone locals asked to have their say on energy projects (10) February 12, 2014 Gladstone residents have been asked to participate in a survey aimed at identifying the effects of gas and coal projects on the region.
Kazakhstan announces new mining laws (839) February 12, 2014 Kazakhstan has announced a new change to its current mining codes in a bid to encourage international investment.
Job cuts part of construction wind-down on Bechtel’s projects (0) February 12, 2014 While some workers on Curtis Island will lose their jobs this week as the LNG project’s move from construction to commissioning, Bechtel says it is still actively recruiting for specialist ...
Free rugby tickets have no bearing on mine expansion approval: MPs (0) February 12, 2014 Queensland state and federal MPs have come under fire for attending rugby matches as guests of New Hope Group as a decision on the company’s expansion of New Acland mine ...
Tasmania’s Mt Lyell mine’s future revealed today (0) February 12, 2014 Copper Mines of Tasmania will announce the future of the Mt Lyell mine today, after a series of accidents halted operations.
Forge Group goes into administration as ANZ withdraws support (6) February 11, 2014 Embattled mining services company Forge Group has gone into administration after ANZ Bank withdrew financial support for the business.
GE Mining acquires Infotronix (0) February 11, 2014 GE Mining has acquired collision avoidance systems company Infotronix.
Paladin Energy ceases mining as uranium price continues to fall (0) February 11, 2014 Perth-based miner Paladin Energy has put its Kayelekera mine into care and maintenance as sluggish as the price for uranium continues to deteriorate.
Western Areas ups nickel guidance, reduces production costs (0) February 11, 2014 Perth-based nickel miner Western Areas says it will produce more ore for less cost as it upgrades its guidance by more than 2000 tonnes.
Two arrested at Santos CSG site as blockades continue (0) February 11, 2014 Two women were arrested in the Pilliga forest this morning after standing in the way of a truck convoy carrying Santos CSG drilling equipment.
GlencoreXstrata acquitted of water pollution charge (0) February 11, 2014 GlencoreXstrata has been found not guilty of failing to report a dirty water leak at its Bulga coal mine in 2011.
Wolf Minerals to begin construction of English tungsten mine (0) February 11, 2014 Wolf Minerals has given the greenlight to GR Engineering to begin construction of its Hemerdon tungsten and tin project.
120 jobs snapped up at Blair Athol mine (1) February 11, 2014 Of the 2100 applications received for work at Blair Athol mine, a lucky 120 people have been offered positions at the operation.
Freeport Grasberg mine considering new copper smelter (0) February 11, 2014 PT ANTAM and Freeport Indonesia have signed an MoU to work on the feasibility of a new copper smelter at the Grasberg mine.
Bradken sees slump in earnings (0) February 11, 2014 Bradken has reported a fall in its earnings as the slowdown in the mining sector bites into sales, forcing it to cut jobs.
Oil and gas sector told to hold-off on projects rather than give into union demands (0) February 10, 2014 The Federal Government has suggested oil and gas companies should delay developing multi-billion projects rather than give into over-the-top demands from unions.
Roy Hill mine finance deals near completion (0) February 10, 2014 The $7 billion debt package needed to give Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine the final green light may be finalised by the end of the month.
Chinese investment strong despite Clive Palmer’s rape comments (0) February 10, 2014 Head of the Australia China Business Council says a legal stoush between Clive Palmer and Chinese state-owned company CITIC Pacific will not affect foreign investment.
FEI acquires mining digital mapping and technolgy company Lithicon (0) February 10, 2014 Australian digital rock technology company Lithicon has been acquired by US company FEI for $76 million.
Australian miner fighting illegal gold mining in the Solomon Islands (68) February 10, 2014 Gold Ridge Mining is seeing an increasing level of illegal mining at its Gold Ridge operation in the Solomon Island.
BMA cuts 230 jobs at Saraji coal mine (0) February 10, 2014 BMA plans to cut 230 jobs from its Saraji coal mine in Queensland as it looks to improve productivity at the operation.
Forrest loses fight against mining exploration on his farmland (0) February 10, 2014 Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has lost the latest round of his fight against mining exploration on his Pilbara cattle station.
Power station operating at reduced capacity, fire continues at Hazelwood coal mine (0) February 10, 2014 Fire fighters are working to control a blaze at Hazelwood coal mine as production at the site stopped overnight, affecting the 1600-megawatt Hazelwood Power Station.
Worker suing UGL after being injured (0) February 10, 2014 A boilermaker is suing UGL for close to $2 million after being injured at the Ensham coal mine.
Kimberley Diamonds to restart mining at E9 West pit (0) February 10, 2014 Kimberley Diamonds will restart mining at its E9 operation following a landslip last year.
Reed Resources offloads Kalgoorlie gold project (10) February 7, 2014 Reed Resources has sold off its Comet Vale gold project, located near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, for a fraction of the price it was offered last year.
Mental health issues a cause of concern for Mt Lyell mining community (0) February 7, 2014 Following three deaths within six weeks at the Mt Lyell copper mine in Tasmania mental health professionals are concerned the psychological knock on affects will rip a gaping hole through ...
Lack of infrastructure investment will hamstring WA resources growth (0) February 7, 2014 Commitment to infrastructure investment is required if Western Australia expects to continue to deliver viable resources projects in the future, a WA mining group says.
Palmer says Chinese companies are raping Australia’s resources (1) February 7, 2014 Federal MP and mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched a scathing attack on Chinese state-owned company CITIC Pacific saying he won’t stand by while Australian resources are being “raped and ...
Coal mine opportunities for Singleton businesses (0) February 7, 2014 The Singleton Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine aimed at educating local businesses on how to cash in on the coal industry.
Maules Creek mine protest camp forced to move (0) February 7, 2014 Activists who set up camp in the Leard State Forest more than 540 days ago to protest against Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine have been forced to shut up shop ...
Judge throws out former BHP mine manager’s unfair dismissal claim (0) February 7, 2014 A judge has ruled BHP Billiton was well within its rights to terminate former Ravensthorpe mine manager Isak Buitendag’s employment.
Fake mine training qualifications prompts safety alert (0) February 7, 2014 A number of Queensland mine workers could be operating under false qualifications, forcing the Department of Natural Mines and Resources to issue a safety warning to mining companies.
Gujarat NRE to sack 10 coal mine workers (0) February 7, 2014 Winding up its voluntary redundancy scheme, Gujarat NRE is preparing to sack ten workers through forced redundancies.
Sandvik wins massive materials handling contract (0) February 7, 2014 Sandvik has won a huge materials handling EPCM contract for an Australian coal mine.
Australian Mining tours Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold mine [PICTURES] (3) February 6, 2014 Alkane Resources is expecting to pour first gold in the next 7 days at its $116 million Tomingley mine.
Sandvik and Maptek team up for planning and automation systems (0) February 6, 2014 Sandvik and Maptek have joined together to develop integrated mine planning and execution solutions as well as automation systems.
Further scam allegations levelled against Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions (0) February 6, 2014 Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions and its owner John Webb are in the spotlight once more over alleged claims of dodgy dealings regarding mining exhibitions.
Windimurra plant fire drives Atlantic trading halt (0) February 6, 2014 Fire has destroyed part of Atlantic’s vanadium plant at Windimurra in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon, forcing the company to request an immediate trading halt.
Sluggish post-boom WA not bound for economic bust (0) February 6, 2014 Western Australia will experience sluggish short term growth as the state transitions from its mining construction bonanza.
Broken Hill’s Miners’ Memorial open to visitors (0) February 6, 2014 Broken Hill’s Miners’ Memorial has been reopened to the public after being closed for more than two weeks.
Jetpack manufacturer to launch pre-IPO in Sydney [Video included] (0) February 6, 2014 Martin Aircraft Company, which has developed the world’s first practical and commercial jetpack, will launch its pre-IPO capital raising in Sydney.
Delaying uniform OHS laws risks national mine safety regime: COAG (0) February 6, 2014 Delays in harmonising Australia’s occupational health and safety laws are hampering efforts to develop a national mine safety regime.
Santos forced to stop CSG work as protests continue (0) February 6, 2014 Protests and blockades are continuing near the Pilliga State forest where Santos was forced to stop work on its CSG drilling program yesterday.
Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit mine life extended to 2029 (0) February 5, 2014 Gold processing at Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit will be extended by eight years until 2029, the mine’s owner today announced.
Mining salaries retreat to pre-boom era (0) February 5, 2014 Mining salaries are retreating to pre-boom levels, new research suggests.
Five key ways technology can help mining companies survive and prosper (0) February 5, 2014 IFS Australia’s Rob Stummer looks at five technologies helping mining companies beat the mining boom downturn.
Tox Free wins Rio Tinto mining waste management contract renewal (0) February 5, 2014 Tox Free has renewed its waste management contract for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations.
Rio outlines Gove assistance package (0) February 5, 2014 With shutdown works at Rio Tinto’s Gove alumina refinery beginning the week, the miner has announced a three year support package for the Northern Territory community of Nhulunbuy.
BMA closes Gladstone coal testing lab (0) February 5, 2014 The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance has closed its coal testing lab at the Barney Point Coal Terminal in Gladstone.
DMP investigates Fortescue after another Christmas Creek safety incident (0) February 5, 2014 The list of investigations into incidents at Fortescue Metals Group’s operations is growing with yet another safety issue at the iron ore miner’s Christmas Creek site on Friday.
Downer and Boart Longyear win Cosmo gold mine contract (846) February 5, 2014 Downer EDI has been awarded the underground mining services contract for the Cosmo gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Uncertain future for 320 Mt Lyell miners (0) February 4, 2014 Restarting production at Mt Lyell mine is still some weeks off, an announcement which leaves the future of 320 Tasmanian miners hanging in the balance.
Bechtel steps down as head of company (0) February 4, 2014 Riley Bechtel has stepped down as the president and CEO of construction firm Bechtel because of health reasons associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Queensland LNG industry to create 20,000 jobs (0) February 4, 2014 Queensland’s gas boom is set to continue with predictions that in the next two decades the industry will lift the state’s real gross domestic product by an average of $25 ...
Miners still earning the big bucks (0) February 4, 2014 A softening mining sector is weighing down on workers’ pay packets but mining still has some of the highest paid roles nationally, a new report has found.
Council angry at Ipswich open cut coal mine approval (0) February 4, 2014 A new coal mine five kilometres from the centre of Ipswich has been given environmental approval, but the local council says it will fight to stop the project going ahead.
Torrential rain triggers controlled water release from Mt Todd mine (0) February 4, 2014 Heavy rains are prompting a controlled water release at Vista Gold’s Mount Todd gold mine located about 50 kilometres north of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Injured miner sacked after lodging complaint (0) February 4, 2014 A miner who was fired from Mandalay Resources’ Costerfield mine just weeks after being injured on the job says he has been left devastated by the company’s actions.
Calibre acquires New Zealand engineering company (0) February 4, 2014 Calibre Group has acquired New Zealand engineering and surveying firm Spiire NZ from Downer EDI.
Ausdrill wins OZ Minerals contract extension (0) February 3, 2014 Ausdrill has completed renegotiations to extend its existing contract until the end of the Prominent Hill mine’s open pit life in 2018.
Peabody’s Australian mines drag down results (0) February 3, 2014 Coal mining major Peabody Energy says its revenue results are being dragged down by weak Australian operations.
Businesses prepare for next stage of Queensland’s LNG boom (0) February 3, 2014 As the construction phase for the Curtis Island LNG projects winds up, local businesses are being schooled on how to diversify in order to gain work in the second phase ...
Maori miners told don’t come home to mine in New Zealand (0) February 3, 2014 Ngapuhui miners currently working in Australia have been told they won’t be welcome home if they return to work in New Zealand’s Northland area.
Calls for coal wagons to be covered, petition launched (0) February 3, 2014 A petition has been launched calling on Premier Barry O’Farrell to instruct the coal industry to cover and wash coal wagons.
Rio kicks off Gove refinery shutdown (0) February 3, 2014 Mothballing works have today begun at Rio Tinto’s Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory.
FIFO mine workers turn to stripping (0) February 3, 2014 A Perth-based ‘”male entertainment” boss says more men are using gyms at FIFO operations to get buff and then trying their hand at stripping when off rotation.
Union fights for Tasmanian miners’ jobs (0) February 3, 2014 With operations still on hold after three fatalities at Mt Lyell mine the union is concerned for the future of the 300 Tasmanian employees employed at the site.
Rio Tinto partners with CRCMining on block caving technology (0) January 31, 2014 Rio Tinto has partnered with CRCMining, Newcrest, and Elexon Electronics to develop cave flow tracking systems for use in block caving operations
Tight lipped copper miner risks social licence (0) January 31, 2014 Following three deaths at the Mt Lyell mine in Tasmania in the space of six weeks, questions over the Indian owned operation’s social licence to operate are mounting.
Whitehaven Coal say Maules Creek protests not disrupting mine construction (0) January 31, 2014 Whitehaven Coal say there has been no disruption to planned work at the Maules Creek mine site today despite protesters claiming entrances to the site have been blocked.
Queensland coal mine secures environmental approval (0) January 31, 2014 Securing environmental approval this month, the proposed Drake Coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is one step closer to becoming a reality.
NSW government terminates corrupt exploration licences (0) January 31, 2014 Passing legislation on Thursday, the New South Wales Government has cancelled three corrupt mining licences.
Gina Rinehart is still rich (0) January 31, 2014 Gina Rinehart remains miles ahead of the competition when it comes to money in the bank with the miner more than $10 billion richer than the second richest person in ...
Roy Hill to implement Wenco fleet management system (0) January 31, 2014 Wenco International Mining Systems has won the contract to supply Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore mine’s fleet management system.
Shell confirms Arrow LNG project on hold (0) January 31, 2014 A decision on whether to go ahead with a fourth LNG plant on Curtis Island is more than a year off as oil giant Shell confirms it will delay making ...
Rio secures small Mt Thorley-Warkworth win (0) January 30, 2014 After numerous setbacks Rio Tinto has managed to gain permission to expand its Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine in the Hunter Valley.
Cobham to service Chevron’s Gorgon Project (0) January 30, 2014 Cobham Aviation Services has secured a contract extension with Chevron which will see it mobilise a fourth aircraft to service the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island.
Teen innovators compete for BHP Billiton Science and Engineering Awards (0) January 30, 2014 From a glove which controls computers to bikes made from bamboo, the finalists in this year’s Awards cover a diverse range of engineering innovations.
GE and Komatsu join forces, developing next wave of underground mining equipment (1) January 30, 2014 Komatsu is making its way underground as it joins forces with GE Transportation to develop a range of next generation mining equipment.
Vortex signs pipe technology agreement (0) January 30, 2014 Vortex Pipes has signed a technology NDA with US based Kelley Group over its ShieldLiner technology use and distribution in the US.
Storm strikes Fortescue results (0) January 30, 2014 Wild weather is to blame for weaker iron ore production, Fortescue Metals Group today told investors.
Rio and Glencore warn changes to QLD planning laws jeopardise mining jobs (0) January 30, 2014 Mining powerhouses Rio Tinto and Glencore are warning new Queensland planning laws threaten future project development and put hundreds of mining jobs at risk.
North Queensland coal export terminals close as cyclone approaches (0) January 30, 2014 Glencore and BHP have suspended shipments at their ports as Cyclone Dylan bears down on the North Queensland coastline.
Little chance of reprieve for fading resources sector (0) January 30, 2014 Softer commodity prices and rising construction costs are driving down project investment levels in Australia’s resources sector.
Protesters clash with Whitehaven Coal workers at Boggabri office (0) January 30, 2014 Protesters clashed with staff at Whitehaven Coal’s Boggabri office yesterday as anti-mining activism took a violent turn.
Gujarat NRE looking to change name to Wollongong Coal (0) January 30, 2014 Looking to leave a horror year behind, Gujarat NRE is planning to change its name to Wollongong Coal Ltd.
RCR appoints Bruce James as new director (0) January 29, 2014 Engineering and infrastructure company RCR Tomlinson announces the appointment of Mr Bruce James as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Traditional Owners launch petition to protect sacred sites at Maules Creek mine project (0) January 29, 2014 Gomeroi Elders and Traditional Owners have launched State and Commonwealth Parliamentary petitions to urge the Federal Environment Minister to urgently halt work at Maules Creek mine.
Mt Lyell works suspended amid safety concerns (0) January 29, 2014 Works will remain on hold until further notice following another tragic death at the Mt Lyell copper mine in Tasmania earlier this month.
Forge braces for loss of up to $25m (0) January 29, 2014 After three trading halts, numerous writedown adjustments, and project cost blowouts engineering firm Forge Group has this morning announced it is bracing for a loss of up to $25 million ...
Whittens wins $50m Roy Hill contract (0) January 29, 2014 Perth based concrete construction company Whittens has landed a contract worth almost $50 million for works at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore project in Western Australia.
Mining Indaba: The world’s largest mining investment and finance event (0) January 29, 2014 As the crowds begin to congregate for Indaba in South Africa, Mine Web’s Lawrence Williams provides an insight into the show.
Mining group calls for law reforms against activist groups (0) January 29, 2014 The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council wants tougher laws against green groups that it claims are trying to drive the mining industry out of the state.
SEW-EURODRIVE announces 2014 dates for its motor and drive training program (0) January 29, 2014 The DriveACADEMY training course provides end-users and system integrators with skills to get the most out of motor and drive technologies.
Mining sector’s plea to boost Indigenous employment (0) January 29, 2014 Australia’s mining sector is calling on the government to change anti-discrimination laws so they can advertise jobs as Indigenous only.
Ausenco wins Bandanna Energy contract (0) January 29, 2014 Ausenco has won the contract for Bandanna Energy’s Springsure Creek coal project.
Miner sustains crush injury, trapped for over an hour (0) January 29, 2014 A Queensland coal miner has sustained serious crush injuries after his arm became pinned in a cable reeler for over an hour before help arrived.
Four arrested as Maules Creek mine protest intensifies (0) January 28, 2014 NSW Police have used a cherry picker to dismantle a massive tripod and rescue its occupant as tensions at the Maules Creek mine protest intensify.
Downer secures $100m worth of BHP contracts (0) January 28, 2014 Contractor Downer EDI Mining has today bagged $100 million worth of BHP Billiton contracts.
Glencore’s Collinsville mine restarts production after four-month hiatus (0) January 28, 2014 Production has restarted at Glencore’s Collinsville mine after a closure of more than four months.
Tasmanian government considers royalty deferment for new mine (0) January 28, 2014 The Tasmanian state government is considering deferring royalty payments from Shree Minerals new iron ore mine in the state’s Tarkine region.
Protesters stop work at Maules Creek mine site, again (0) January 28, 2014 Construction at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine has once again been disrupted this morning as hundreds of protesters descended on the site.
Metal manufacturers Ruukki and SSAB to merge (0) January 28, 2014 Finnish hard metal manufacturer Rautaruukki Oy and Swedish steel maker SSAB AB have announced plans to merge.
Drayton miners step up fight to save their jobs (0) January 28, 2014 Anglo American has penned an open letter to the NSW Premier on behalf of workers at its Drayton mine asking for approval to extend mining operations for the next 30 ...
Lucapa finds another massive diamond in the rough (0) January 28, 2014 Another sizeable diamond has been discovered at a mine in Angola.
Alacer Gold president resigns (0) January 28, 2014 Alacer Gold president Howard Stevenson has announced his resignation.
Syngas acquires engineering and quarrying business (0) January 28, 2014 Syngas has acquired a sand and aggregates quarry and a civil engineering business.