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2014 Women in Industry Awards (0) April 16, 2014 Are there women in your business doing amazing work? Get your nominations in for the 2014 Women in Industry Awards.
New train driver roster set to end Aurizon worker dispute (0) April 16, 2014 The bitter industrial relations dispute between Aurizon and its rail workers is set to end with a new 160 hours a month roster.
Australian uranium to be sold to the United Arab Emirates (0) April 16, 2014 Australia’s uranium sector will receive a much needed boost with the United Arab Emirates signing a deal that will see it purchase yellow cake produced here.
Yara Pilbara chief calls for industry-wide safety training (156) April 16, 2014 Yara Pilbara chief executive Mark Loquan has called for industry standardised safety training for mine site workers in Western Australia.
Labor pushes for more mining in South Australian nuclear weapons test range (0) April 16, 2014 Labor has renewed calls to allow more in the Woomera Prohibited Area, urging the Coalition to pass a bill that will facilitate easier access.
Nickel mine sale could lead to 200 new jobs (0) April 16, 2014 QCG Resources will buy MMG’s idle Tasmanian Avebury nickel mine for $40 million and is looking to restart production within quick timeframe, leading to 200 new jobs.
Tragic deaths, miners killed at Austar Coal Mine (0) April 16, 2014 Tragedy has struck at the Austar Coal Mine at Paxton in New South Wales, with two men killed in an underground collapse.
Minerals Council calls foul on “anti-mining” diesel tax (0) April 15, 2014 Minerals Council of Australia CEO Brendan Pearson will today insist that the government keep diesel tax breaks for companies operating in remote locations.
Rail workers for Roy Hill mine to be supplied by Engenco (0) April 15, 2014 Engenco has won a $4 million contract with Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore mine that will see it provide rail workers to build the project’s new 330km rail line. ...
40 new jobs created as oil refinery opens in Gladstone (0) April 15, 2014 Queensland’s first oil refinery will start production after the $55 million plant opened in Gladstone yesterday.
Rio Tinto’s record iron ore figures fall short of expectations (0) April 15, 2014 Rio Tinto has posted first-quarter iron ore production figures, falling slightly short of expectations but reaching record figures.
New recruits for the Santos GLNG gas plant handover (0) April 15, 2014 Another 25 people have been recruited to the team that will operate and maintain the Santos GLNG plant on Curtis Island.
Padbury Mining delays Oakajee investor announcement (0) April 15, 2014 Padbury Mining says it is not ready to reveal the name of the investor who has agreed to fund the $6 billion Oakajee port and rail project, pushing the planned ...
Mining service companies not keen on Diggers & Dealers invitation (0) April 14, 2014 A plan by the organisers of Diggers & Dealers to include mine service companies in the conference fold for the first time has been dumped after receiving little traction.
Streamlined environment process plan on public display (0) April 14, 2014 The Abbott government have released a draft “one-stop-shop” environmental assessment plan for the Northern Territory.
Local NSW councils make a stand against CSG (0) April 14, 2014 Councillors in the Orange local council area will vote this Tuesday on a proposal to ban all forms of coal seam gas mining or exploration.
Australians for Coal: new online push for mining industry (0) April 14, 2014 Australia’s coal sector is taking action against activists by launching a website to give a voice to those who support the industry.
Linc Energy to answer environmental charges (0) April 14, 2014 Linc Energy has come under fire from the Department of Environment and Heritage, charged with causing serious environmental harm.
Mystery Australian Oakajee port and rail investor to be revealed (0) April 14, 2014 Padbury Mining has promised to reveal the mystery Australian backer of its $6 billion Oakajee rail and port project after a request from the ASX.
No conclusion yet for Condamine River CSG seepage (0) April 14, 2014 An investigation into gas seepage from the Condamine River in southern Queensland has returned no conclusive results.
Emeco cuts costs in Mackay (0) April 11, 2014 Mining services contractor Emeco Holdings has halved employee numbers in their Mackay workshop.
Padbury secures $6bn to develop Oakajee port project (0) April 11, 2014 The Oakajee rail and port project will finally go ahead after junior mining company Padbury Mining secured the $6 billion needed to fund its development.
Incentive for mining students launches in WA (0) April 11, 2014 A new scholarship program, for students in mining-oriented tertiary degrees, is scheduled to launch next week.
Ex- Monadelphous manager found guilty of fraud, jailed (0) April 11, 2014 A former Monadelphous project manager has been found guilty of defrauding the company of $30,000 and been sentenced to 14 months jail.
Gold Ridge makes aid donation, Australian Police to guard mine (0) April 11, 2014 Gold Ridge Mining has donated $100,000 to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency aid in the Solomon Islands.
Australia and Russia sign mining MoU (0) April 10, 2014 Australia’s Austmine and Russia’s Union of Mining Industry has signed an historic mining MoU.
Environmentalists want Shree Minerals to stop mining after waste rock revelations (0) April 10, 2014 Shree Minerals has come under fire from environmentalists after it was revealed the miner would generate 20 times more rock waste than was approved by regulatory authorities.
ATO jumps the gun on resource tax repeal (0) April 10, 2014 The Australian Taxation Office has cut more than 70 per cent of staff from the resource rent tax area.
Major company restructure by WorleyParsons (0) April 10, 2014 Engineering company WorleyParsons has announced plans of a restructure that will split the group into three divisions.
Scaffolder avoids assault conviction on employment grounds (0) April 10, 2014 A scaffolder working on Curtis Island has narrowly escaped a criminal conviction, and the loss of his job.
Ranger mine to restart processing after leach tank failure incident (0) April 10, 2014 Energy Resources of Australia’s Ranger uranium mine is close to restarting production after a leach tank rupture forced operations to cease at the site in December.
Anglo American proposes compromise for Drayton South operation (0) April 10, 2014 Anglo American has proposed further compromises to plans for expansion of the Drayton South project, in the wake of a new anti-coal mining campaign.
Welders evacuated after silo fire (0) April 9, 2014 Welders have been evacuated from Kooragang Island after a silo overheated.
Monadelphous project manager accused of $30,000 renovation at company’s expense (0) April 9, 2014 A former Monadelphous project manager is standing trial in Gladstone District Court accused of defrauding the company out of more than $30,000.
Mining World Moscow begins as Australians showcase their technologies (0) April 9, 2014 Mining World Moscow has kicked off, with Australia taking a major section of the event.
Plutonic to cut FIFO mining jobs (0) April 9, 2014 Northern Star plan to continue cutting jobs at its recently acquired Plutonic gold mine in an effort to cut costs.
Horse breeders lash out against coal development in the Hunter Valley (0) April 9, 2014 Top Australian horse breeders and racing personalities have joined communities in the Hunter Valley to protest against the development of Drayton South.
Glencore coal boss says workplace relations need reform (0) April 9, 2014 Glencore’s Australian coal boss says workplace relation policies need to move away from conflict-driven and rights based to a system that is responsibility based.
Cyclone Ita wreaks havoc at St Barbara’s Golden Ridge in the Solomon Islands (0) April 9, 2014 Flooding has caused the St Barbara to suspend open pit mining and processing at the Gold Ridge Operations in the Solomon Islands.
BHP Billiton forges ahead with plans to build Caroona coal mine (0) April 9, 2014 BHP Billiton has kicked off the environmental approvals process in order to build a massive new underground coal mine in the Liverpool plans, north-west New South Wales.
Russia expands coal export operations (0) April 9, 2014 Russia is presenting more competition for Australian coal exports to China, as the North Korean port of Rajin comes into service.
Gina Rinehart’s coal mine gets the greenlight (0) April 9, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s Alpha coal mine has been given the go ahead after the Land Court upheld prior governmental approvals.
BHP’s Illawarra Coal cuts 36 jobs (0) April 8, 2014 BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal is cutting 36 jobs as part of what it calls an “organisational review” at its south coast coal mines.
1200 jobs on offer after $615m LNG contract win (0) April 8, 2014 Construction and engineering company Kentz has won a $615 million contract for the electrical and instrumentation work at the Ichthys LNG project in Darwin.
Weapons found in worker’s camp in Roma (0) April 8, 2014 A shipment of taser-style weapons has been seized in Sydney, leading to the arrest of a FIFO worker in Roma, Queensland.
Gold mine info day for small Victorian town (0) April 8, 2014 The company vying to develop a new gold mine in Victoria are inviting residents from the small town of Stawell to an open day in order to discuss the project.
Rio Tinto walks away from copper project (0) April 8, 2014 Two charities have picked up Rio Tinto’s minority stake in Northern Dynasty, the company vying to develop one of the world’s biggest copper deposits.
Production shifts for Atlas Copco in Sweden (0) April 8, 2014 Mining equipment manufacturing group Atlas Copco has announced plans to close two production facilities in Sweden.
Unions gather momentum for strike action at Port Hedland (0) April 8, 2014 Maritime unions at Port Hedland are making moves to garner more striking power.
Queensland CEOs reveal their main worries for 2014 (0) April 7, 2014 Global macroeconomy tops the list of resource sector CEOs concerns, according to the Queensland Resources Council’s CEO Sentiment Index.
Rio Tinto loses Mt Thorley Warkworth appeal (0) April 7, 2014 The Supreme Court has sided with the Land and Environment Court and ruled that Rio Tinto is not allowed to go ahead with its expansion of Mt Thorley Warkworth mine. ...
Miner injured at Newland coal mine (0) April 7, 2014 A miner has been injured while working an excavator at the Newlands coal mine.
Chinese government to shut 2000 small coal mines this year (16) April 7, 2014 China is planning to close down nearly 2000 small coal mines this year as part of its push to stamp out the production of low quality coal.
Central Eyre receives Federal Government facilitation status (0) April 7, 2014 South Australia’s Central Eyre Iron Project has received the blessing of the federal government, with facilitation status granted.
Gina Rinehart’s companies face court for financial lodgement failures (0) April 7, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s company Hancock Prospecting has been charged by The Australian Securities and Investments Commission for failing to submit annual financial reports on time.
Dart Mining attracts tax break for Unicorn deposit in Victoria (0) April 7, 2014 Dart Mining has received a $1.1 million tax offset for research and development at the Unicorn deposit in North Eastern Victoria.
Automated draglines move a step closer to reality (0) April 7, 2014 Dragline automation has received a $600,000 boost, with a technology company and the University of Queensland working together to develop a system which could save mining operations millions.
Platinum strikes continue, possible sell out in South Africa (0) April 7, 2014 Sibayne Gold has shown interest in the wake of suggestions that South African platinum producers may sell out strike affected platinum mines.
GPS blackout in Pilbara: Update (0) April 4, 2014 Claims that a solar flare disrupted signals from the GLONASS satellite network on Tuesday may not be the case.
Silver nanoparticles could pose future environmental threat (0) April 4, 2014 New research has shown there may be flow-on problems as silver nanotechnology is released into the environment.
Teenage girl responsible for Metgasco hoax press release (0) April 4, 2014 The sixteen-year old daughter of a well-known CSG activist has taken responsibility for a fake press release that targeted gas explorer Metgasco earlier this week.
Mt Thorley Warkworth Supreme Court appeal decision (0) April 4, 2014 Rio Tinto will learn the future of its Mt Thorley Warkworth mine on Monday, with a Supreme Court decision expected to be handed down after the miner appealed a ruling ...
Northern Star tips to reduce gold costs to $1050 per ounce (0) April 4, 2014 Gold producers have indicated a strong need to lower gold production costs down to $1000, given the prospect of upcoming economic conditions.
Productivity push vital amidst falling coal prices: BHP (0) April 3, 2014 President of BHP Billiton’s global coal arm has highlighted the importance of productivity and a high-performing culture against a backdrop of lower coal prices and rising costs.
BHP sells West Australian nickel project to mining junior (0) April 3, 2014 BHP Billiton has sold its West Musgrave nickel and copper project for $250,000.
Glencore Xstrata accepts coal price cuts (0) April 3, 2014 Glencore Xstrata has accepted a 14.7 per cent cut to the price of Hunter Valley coal, putting more pressure on production costs.
Fuchs to open new factory, cites mining industry demand (0) April 3, 2014 Fuchs Lubricants has announced that it will open a new factory in NSW.
Amplats considers platinum posirion in South Africa (0) April 3, 2014 Amplats is giving consideration to abandoning projects with a three month strike in South Africa continuing to affect operations.
Sandvik Pantera drill rig wins design award (0) April 3, 2014 Sandvik’s down the hole percussive drill Pantera has won an international design award.
Sorby Hills gets environmental greenlight (0) April 3, 2014 Sorby Hills has received environmental approvals from the West Australian Government.
Ebola outbreak causes expat evacuations from Guinea (0) April 3, 2014 With the suspected ebola virus death toll up to 84 in Guinea, foreign mining companies have locked down operations and evacuated some staff.
Manitou launches new underground mine basket (0) April 3, 2014 Manitou has released a new, safer underground mining basket.
NSW needs to re-assess mining subsidence in Newcastle (0) April 2, 2014 There have been calls for the NSW government to consider mine subsidence in their recent plans for more high-rise development in Newcastle.
The $20bn question mark hanging over BHP Billiton’s non-core assets (3) April 2, 2014 BHP Billiton sent the market into overdrive yesterday with an ASX release that all but confirmed its intention to demerge its non-core assets.
Clive Palmer backs down, pays multi-million-dollar carbon tax bill (0) April 2, 2014 Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has decided to pay his company’s carbon tax bill after last year challenging the Australian Tax Office to start legal proceedings.
Leighton appoints new CFO (0) April 2, 2014 Leighton Holdings has appointed Javier Loizaga as its new CFO.
Solar power to become portable for remote mining applications (0) April 2, 2014 Laing O’Rourke will undertake a study to examine the feasibility of portable hybrid solar-diesel power plants.
Former MasterChef star turned mining CEO accused of embezzling $7m (0) April 2, 2014 Past MasterChef contestant and mining CEO Aaron Thomas has been accused of stealing more than $US7 million from the iron ore company he founded, Oakmont Resources.
Coal miner acquires food manufacturer (0) April 2, 2014 OGL Resources, a coal miner, has acquired food ingredient manufacturer The Primary Food Company.
BHP admits to minimal impact from Caroona coal mine (7) April 2, 2014 BHP Billiton claimed the Caroona Coal Mine will not affect farmers, despite admissions the mine will cause subsidence and will impact on an aquifer.
Ombudsman to investigate coal conflicts of interest (0) April 2, 2014 Allegations of conflicts of interest within the Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) are under investigation by the NSW Ombudsman.
AGL and Santos: We will not go where we’re not wanted (0) April 2, 2014 AGL and Santos have agreed to stay off farmers properties that don’t want them there, signing a historic deal.
Ex-Xstrata boss ready to build new mining company X2 Resources (0) April 1, 2014 Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis has raised US$3.75 billion from investors in a bid to buy mining assets and launch X2 Resources as a mid-level diversified resource company.
Native title delays gypsum mining for Esperance farmers (0) April 1, 2014 Native title objections to licence renewals at the Lake Tay gypsum mine have led to a call to reduce red tape.
Mining crisis management companies merge (0) April 1, 2014 Mining emergency management companies Dynamiq and EMQ have merged.
Don’t move near a mine and complain about mining (0) April 1, 2014 An Independent Upper Hunter candidate has compared locals complaining about the Drayton South mine to people who move next to an airport and complain about planes.
Iron Ore Holdings win heritage mine approvals (0) April 1, 2014 Iron Ore Holdings has won Indigenous heritage mine approvals for its Buckland project in WA.
Coroner recommends hard barricades underground (0) April 1, 2014 An inquest has recommended the use of hard barriers to prevent machinery from having access to the edge of open holes.
Fake press release targets gas explorer Metgasco (0) April 1, 2014 A fake press release was sent to North Coast NSW media outlets this morning stating gas explorer Metagasco intended to cease work in the area.
Higher productivity requires community support: BHP (0) April 1, 2014 BHP Billiton director Malcolm Broomhead says labour productivity issues in Australia need to be fixed, and says the issue requires community understanding and support.
NT cattlemen demand a say over land access for mining (0) April 1, 2014 Cattlemen in the Northern Territory have called on their government to legislate to give them more bargaining power when dealing with mining companies.
Mining sector warns protesters are risking serious injury (0) March 31, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council chief, Stephen Galilee, says those protesting in the Leard Forest are putting themselves and others at risk and is calling for a stop to the action ...
South Australian’s positive about nuclear power: SACOME (0) March 31, 2014 South Australia’s peak mining and energy body has found that a greater number of people in the state support nuclear power than oppose it, and are calling for a mature ...
CFMEU slams Rio Tinto’s warning on robots replacing Aussie workers. (0) March 31, 2014 The CFMEU has struck back after Rio Tinto’s warned that Australian mining labour forces could be replaced by robots.
Man dies in Queensland mine shaft accident (0) March 31, 2014 A man has fallen to his death at a Mount Isa mineshaft.
23 arrested as Maules Creek mine protests press on (0) March 31, 2014 Police have started making arrests at Maules Creek mine after more than 80 people walked onto the site this morning in protest of the project.
Cat launches variable frequency drive for longwall miners (0) March 28, 2014 Caterpillar has developed a new VFD for longwall systems to increase conveyor speed and torque control.
Maritime Union threatens strike, denies exorbitant demands (0) March 28, 2014 Worker’s may be fighting for the right to earn more megabucks, as the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) recently won the right to strike in Port Hedland.
McAleese wins Norton Gold Fields haulage contract (0) March 28, 2014 McAleese has won a four year, $65 million haulage contract with Norton Gold Fields.
High-tech graphite industry continues to expand in South Australia. (0) March 28, 2014 The South Australian resource industry will receive a significant boost with $800,000 allocated to the new Graphene Research Centre.
ECM wins QLD LNG contracts (0) March 28, 2014 Electrical Construction & Maintenance has won $110m worth of electrical and instrumentation work at the QCLNG project.
FIFO workers fire up about reporting bias (0) March 28, 2014 Reports of a FIFO worker found guilty of assaulting a police officer drew fast criticism from readers, “a real beat-up of a story”.
Forge Group shareholders to receive squat (0) March 27, 2014 Ordinary shareholders of the collapsed Forge Group will receive no payments from the sale of the company’s assets, liquidator Ferrier Hodgson revealed.
Drilling for copper and silver to start at Commonwealth project in NSW (0) March 27, 2014 Impact Minerals have released some very promising preliminary exploration results for the Commonwealth project in NSW.
Glencore to suspend production at Ravensworth underground coal mine (0) March 27, 2014 Glencore will cut jobs at its Ravensworth underground coal mine, as it suspends production at the site.
Newcastle conveyor company backs future of coal (0) March 27, 2014 Port Hunter Conveyors has said it sees a bright future for the coal industry.
FIFO police assault not tolerated in Gladstone (0) March 27, 2014 A FIFO worker has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Gladstone.
GLNG signs gas agreement with Meridian (0) March 27, 2014 Santo’s GLNG project has signed a heads of agreement with the Meridian SeamGas joint venture for gas supply.
Uncertainty for Shell’s Arrow LNG project on Curtis Island (0) March 27, 2014 The Arrow LNG project is still on the cards, but Shell is keeping quiet about any developments for its future.
Coal miner slams Indigenous ‘cash grab’ (0) March 27, 2014 Wallarah 2 has rejected the Darkinjung Local Land Council’s opposition to the Wallarah 2 coal mine as a ‘cash grab’.
Gas well fracking under fire from US professor (0) March 26, 2014 A professor from Cornell University has called on Australia to halt coal seam and shale gas production, due to emissions and the risk of leaking wells.
Orica wins Northern Iron explosives drill and blast contract (0) March 26, 2014 Northern Iron has awarded Orica the drill and blast contract for its Norwegian Sydvaranger iron ore mine.
Greens criticise Labor over Wallarah 2 coal mine opposition (0) March 26, 2014 The push by Labor to ban coal mining at the controversial Wallarah 2 site continues to threaten the $800 million project, but has attracted criticism from the Greens.
Mining Degrees offered at new Muswellbrook education centre (0) March 26, 2014 A new $5.9 million TAFE centre to be built in the Hunter Valley is set to help educate those wanting a career in the mining sector.
ERS wins Roy Hill emergency response contracts (0) March 26, 2014 Executive Risk Solutions has won a $30m contract to provide emergency response and security for the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Hard times ahead for Hunter Valley coal (0) March 26, 2014 Mining companies in the Hunter Valley are bracing for a chilly winter, with analysts predicting coal prices will fall below the $77 per tonne mark.
Hazelwood coal mine fire declared safe (0) March 26, 2014 The Hazelwood coal mine fire has been declared safe, with its management returned to the mine’s operator GDF Suez.
A British home in the Ukraine (0) March 26, 2014 Citizens of the Ukrainian city of Donetsk have looked to the history books for a way forward from the civil unrest in recent months, and proposed a referendum to become ...
Mining tax repeal fails in Senate (0) March 25, 2014 The mining tax has met with reprieve in the Senate, with the unpopular tax repeal voted down 35 to 32.
Monadelphous wins $250m QLD gas contracts (0) March 25, 2014 Monadelphous has been awarded three gas contracts worth $250 million by Australia Pacific LNG.
Abbot Point expansion court challenge (0) March 25, 2014 A court case challenging Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s decision to approve dredging and dumping at Abbot Point has been filed in Queensland.
Investigation reveals cause of near miss crush at BHP coal mine (0) March 25, 2014 An investigation into a vehicle crush incident at BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine has highlighted the potential risks of light vehicle accidents on site.
Setbacks at Simberi gold mine PNG (0) March 25, 2014 Poor mining performance and delays to ramping up the new processing circuit have been cited as reasons for a modest March quarter at Simberi gold mine in Papua New Guinea.
Mt Thorley Warkworth mine expansion gets Social Impact Assessment (0) March 25, 2014 As part of its new applications to expand Mt Thorley Warkworth mine, Rio Tinto have turned to an independent consultant to develop a Social Impact Assessment.
Gas to become Australian economic growth driver (0) March 25, 2014 The gas sector has been touted as one of five of Australia’s next great drivers of economic growth, soon to leave the mining industry lagging behind.
Liquidator refers Bramco director to ASIC (0) March 24, 2014 Bramco Electronics’ liquidator has referred the company’s former director to ASIC over his failure to cooperate in producing information.
New goldmine to create jobs near Orange (0) March 24, 2014 With Regis Resources gearing up for the McPhillamys gold mine project, the possibility of 150 new jobs is an exciting one for the workers of Orange.
Rio Tinto want more carbon capture growth (0) March 24, 2014 Rio Tinto’s energy division chief says climate change discussions are too idealistic and need to centre around carbon capture and storage.
Australian rare earths miner signs MoU with Chinese firm (0) March 24, 2014 Greenland Minerals and Energy has signed an MoU with China Non-Ferrous Metals (NFC) to build an integrated global rare earth supply chain.
Mining Tax goes before Senate (0) March 24, 2014 Greens leader Christine Milne has slammed the Mineral Resources Rent Tax repeal in the Senate this morning, saying the “super profits” earned by miners ought to be taxed and paid ...
Investigations into female miner’s fatal accident ongoing (0) March 24, 2014 Early reports into a fatal accident that killed a female Hunter Valley miner have revealed some of the incident’s detail.
RMIT launch new automation engineering research centre (0) March 24, 2014 RMIT has unveiled its Australia-India Research Centre for Automation Software Engineering, a joint development with ABB.
Cave in at copper mine (0) March 24, 2014 Aditya Birla Minerals entered into trading halt on Friday morning amid speculation there has been a cave in at its Birla Nifty copper mine in the Pilbara.
CSG essential for manufacturing’s future: Boral boss (0) March 24, 2014 Boral’s CEO Mike Kane has said that failing to access coal seam gas in Australia will ensure that the manufacturing industry will have a “use-by” date.
Search for missing miner continues (0) March 24, 2014 Queenland Police and SES have begun a search of a rubbish dump south of Brisbane for the body of miner David Hanson.
Will Iron ore to slump towards year end? (0) March 24, 2014 Iron ore has steadily rebuilt on price over the last two weeks, in the wake of an 8 per cent drop that left miners quaking in their steel-capped boots.
Tomingley gold mine officially opens for business (0) March 21, 2014 Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold mine has been officially opened by NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts.
Vermeer launches surface miner remote controls (0) March 21, 2014 Vermeer has developed a new full function remote control system for its system of track trenchers and surface miners
Woodside have fifty-year game plan for Browse FLNG (0) March 21, 2014 Woodside’s proposed Browse FLNG project could produce up to 17,000 barrels of LNG per day.
Happy miners are productive miners (0) March 21, 2014 Mining employees are a happy and productive bunch of workers, according to a study by London-based iOpener Institute for People and Performance.
Roy Hill mine finance a done deal (0) March 21, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine is a sure thing, with the project securing its $7.2 billion debt package after 18 months of negotiations.
The battle over Abbot Point risks losing the Great Barrier Reef war (0) March 21, 2014 The battle over misinformation and misunderstanding on the Great Barrier Reed is putting its future in danger.
Palmer presents major roadblock to MRRT repeal (0) March 21, 2014 Opposition to the mining tax repeal has come from the most unlikely of places: Mining magnate Clive Palmer.
Origin de-mobilises APLNG pipeline (0) March 21, 2014 There are less than 50 welds to complete on the Australia Pacific LNG pipeline project
Harlequin gold mine remains closed after rock fall death (0) March 21, 2014 Central Norseman Gold’s Harlequin mine remains closed by orders of the West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum as it continues to investigate the cause of a deadly rock fall.
Senate blocks carbon tax repeal (0) March 20, 2014 The Senate has voted today to block legislation that would repeal the carbon tax.
Legionnaires disease contracted at Port Hedland (0) March 20, 2014 A Jan De Nul worker at the Fortescue Metals Group camp in South Hedland has spent a week in hospital fighting for his life after contracting legionnaire’s disease.
MetroCoal launches takeover bid for Cape Alumina (0) March 20, 2014 Just months after cancelling a planned merger, MetroCoal has made an on-market bid for resource company Cape Alumina.
Rio pushes again for Mt Thorley Warkworth expansion (0) March 20, 2014 Rio Tinto has announced it will resubmit plans to expand the controversial Mt Thorley Warkworth mine, shocking community groups who successfully opposed the original plans.
Mine drone nearly crashes into plane (0) March 20, 2014 An unmanned aerial vehicle surveying Iluka’s Victorian Echo mine had a near collision incident with a crop duster.
Tasmanian geologists explain new Bendigo gold reef theory (0) March 20, 2014 Two University of Tasmania geologists have achieved international recognition with a new theory about the formation of gold deposits in Bendigo.
Australian and Mongolian governments announce Mongolian mining partnership program (0) March 20, 2014 Australia and Mongolia’s governments have announced a a new five year program focused on the sustainable development of mining in Mongolia.
Mining corruption laws bring new powers in NSW (0) March 20, 2014 Profits from corrupt dealings in the mining industry will more easily recoverable, with two new bills passed to the NSW upper house on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott comes good on red tape cuts (0) March 19, 2014 The Coalition government has announced plans to repeal over 10,000 pieces of legislation and regulations in a bid to cut over $700 million worth of red tape from across the ...
Origin restarts CSG drilling after asbestos scare (0) March 19, 2014 Origin has recommenced drilling at five rig sites in Queensland after asbestos was found in its supplier’s drilling mud.
Greenlight given to mine at world’s oldest gold mine (0) March 19, 2014 Georgia has approved miner RMG Gold’s project at what may be the world’s oldest gold mine.
WA business joins the call against resource taxes (0) March 19, 2014 Western Australian business groups in have rallied to call on the Senate to repeal the Minerals Resource Rent Tax and the carbon tax.
Greens move senate motion to suspend CSG activity Australia-wide (0) March 19, 2014 The Greens will lodge a senate motion today calling for the suspension of current coal seam gas projects and ask that no new approvals be awarded.
Forrest unites religions against slavery (0) March 19, 2014 Australian magnate Andrew Forrest launched a new, anti-slavery organisation yesterday at the Vatican, which has attracted worldwide attention.
Business groups call on senate to repeal mining tax (0) March 19, 2014 The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Business Council of Australia, and Minerals Council of Australia have banded together to abolish the mining tax.
Cobar Consolidated call in administrators (0) March 19, 2014 Cobar Consolidated Resources have appointed voluntary after it failed to secure commitments for its working capital.
Creditors vote to liquidate Forge Group (0) March 19, 2014 Forge Group will be placed into liquidation after a vote by creditors and former employees in Perth.
Southern Cross Electrical wins two Rio Tinto contracts (0) March 19, 2014 SCEE has won two new electrical infrastructure for Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert and East Intercourse Island projects.
Expo brings mining business and career opportunities to Rockhampton (0) March 19, 2014 Mining industry professionals from all levels have flocked to the Central Queensland Industry and Resources Expo in Rockhampton today.
Santos rejects calls to walk away from CSG work in NSW (0) March 18, 2014 Santos has advised its shareholders to reject a resolution which would see the company withdraw from work at its Narrabri gas project.
Idemitsu responds to “incorrect” biodiversity claims (0) March 18, 2014 Idemitsu Australia Resources has hit back at claims made by activists that it has not provided adequate offset plans for a coal mine expansion in north-west New South Wales.
Leighton review could see Thiess and John Holland sold, merged (0) March 18, 2014 Leighton Holdings’ majority shareholder is considering whether to merge or ditch business arms John Holland and Thiess amid a major shake-up at the company.
QRC releases ‘checklist’ of anti-mining activism (0) March 18, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council has released a checklist of activism aimed at shutting down the state’s export coal and gas industries.
Calls for action on year-old FIFO report (0) March 18, 2014 Capricornia MP Michelle Landry is calling for more to be done about a FIFO report that was first tabled in parliament over a year ago.
Origin’s drilling still suspended after asbestos scare (0) March 18, 2014 Drilling is still suspended, with no forecast restart, after Origin uncovered traces of asbestos in its supplier’s drilling mud.
Andrew Forrest buys up more Fortescue shares (0) March 18, 2014 Mining mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest bought up $5 million worth of Fortescue Metal Group shares last week, sending a clear message to those exiting the iron ore market in light ...
Rio highlights potential of its massive potash deposit (0) March 18, 2014 Rio Tinto has uncovered a massive potash deposit in Canada, right near BHP’s existing Jansen mega-mine.
PPK finalises COALTRAM acquisition (75) March 17, 2014 The PPK Group has acquired coal mining equipment manufacturer COALTRAM.
Gold prices on the way up (0) March 17, 2014 Gold prices are looking set to crack the $US1400 mark yet again, with surges over the last three weeks leading to a finish of $US1385 per ounce last week.
NSW mining supporting mental health in the resources industry (0) March 17, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council has released a blueprint for mental health and wellbeing in the mining industry.
Newcrest defends safety after two incidents (0) March 17, 2014 Newcrest has defended the safety at its Cadia Valley Operation after revelations of two serious vehicle collisions within 12 months.
Miners set to lose power over landholders in Queenland (0) March 17, 2014 The relationship between farmers and miners may undergo significant change, with a bill to be tabled in the Queensland parliament this week offering greater protection to landowners.
Ramelius announce new CEO (0) March 17, 2014 Ramelius has appointed Mark Zeptner as CEO following current chief Ian Gordon’s announcement that he will step down in June.
NuCoal starts legal action over cancelled exploration licence (0) March 17, 2014 NuCoal has launched legal action over the cancellation of its exploration licence, claiming the Independent Commission Against Corruption failed to perform its duty.
Baal Gammon begins copper and silver production (0) March 17, 2014 Production at Monto Minerals’ Baal Gammon mine started this Friday.
Hexagon acquires SAFEmine (0) March 17, 2014 Collision avoidance Systems company SAFEMine has been acquired by technology company Hexagon AB.
Foreign worker review panel excludes union representation. (0) March 17, 2014 A new review of the 457 migrant visa program was announced last week, but trade unions have not been invited to the party, claiming the review panel is “stacked”.
Bechtel defends 457 choice (0) March 14, 2014 News that more than 120 international workers will soon be employed at the LNG projects on Curtis Island has prompted Bechtel to explain the move.
Joy Global reportedly cuts 25 jobs at Rockhampton (0) March 14, 2014 The AMWU has said 25 jobs have been shed at Joy Global’s Parkhurst, Rockhampton plant.
WA miners bombarded with job applications (0) March 14, 2014 Major projects in WA are being flooded with job applications, as the unemployment rate climbed from 5.2 per cent in January to 5.9 in February, the highest level of unemployment ...
Meandu coal mine implements new fleet management systems (0) March 14, 2014 The Meandu coal mine has implemented the Wenco Fleet Management System at its operation.
Kestrel coal mine wins global recognition from Rio Tinto (0) March 14, 2014 Kestrel coal mine has been named the ‘Most Improved’ operation in the Rio Tinto Chief Executive Safety Awards.
Miner breaks leg on BHP Pilbara mine (0) March 14, 2014 A miner has been injured at BHP’s Eastern Ridge iron ore mine.
Iron ore price in recovery (0) March 14, 2014 Iron ore prices are starting to take some pressure off miners, with the benchmark price of the commodity leaping 3.8 per cent on Thursday.
Man hospitalised after Alcoa Pinjarra refinery accident (0) March 13, 2014 A worker at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery suffered severe burns from an accident involving caustic soda yesterday.
Rio Tinto unveils its Processing Centre of Excellence (18) March 13, 2014 Rio Tinto has unveiled the latest component of its Mine of the Future program – the Processing Centre of Excellence.
5500 job applicants rules out foreign worker needs at Roy Hill mine (0) March 13, 2014 Officials at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project say a downturn in the construction industry has led to a surplus of skilled workers, with people on 457 visas no longer need ...
Kingsgate CEO Gavin Thomas steps down (0) March 13, 2014 Kingsgate CEO Gavin Thomas has stepped down from the miner following a health issues.
Cat launches new wheel tractor scraper (0) March 13, 2014 Caterpillar has launched its new wheel tractor scrapers at CONEXPO.
Leighton CEO loses jobs as Hochtief takes over (0) March 13, 2014 Leighton Holdings CEO Hamish Tyrwhitt and CFO Peter Gregg have both been terminated, effective immediately, as majority shareholder Hochtief increased its stake in the company to 74 per cent.
Origin uncovers asbestos in its drilling mud (874) March 13, 2014 Origin has suspended drilling across 12 rig sites after asbestos was found in its supplier’s drilling mud.
Central Coast coal mine cuts jobs (11) March 13, 2014 LDO has announced plans to reduce its workforce at the Chain Valley Colliery by more than a third.
Gorgon LNG project on schedule (0) March 13, 2014 Chevron’s Gorgon project is 80 per cent complete and on track to deliver first gas in the second half of 2015.
High Court rules in favour of native title claim over mining lease (0) March 13, 2014 The High Court of Australia has ruled in favour of native title claims in a dispute over land rights in the Pilbara.
Anglican Minister arrested at Maules Creek mine site (0) March 12, 2014 Holy protests at the Maules Creek mine site have kicked up a notch with the arrest of two religious leaders.