BC Iron to close gates at Nullagine (1) December 15, 2015 Struggling miner BC Iron has announced a temporary halt to production at the Nullagine Joint Venture (NJV).
Commodity market forces low expectations (0) December 15, 2015 The ongoing commodity price slide has seen BHP shares reach the lowest point on the ASX in more than ten years, lower even than the trough caused by the Global ...
Mining may come back by mid-2016 (0) December 15, 2015 Analysts have forecast mining’s commodities return by mid-next year, going against the market grain.
Sandvik appoints new mining head (0) December 15, 2015 Sandvik has appointed Lars Engström as its new president of Sandvik Mining.
Historic Leonora gold delivers results for Kin Mining (0) December 15, 2015 Junior gold explorer Kin Mining has turned up significant results from its maiden drilling campaign at the historical Merton’s Reward site near Leonora.
Worker nearly drives off underground stope (0) December 15, 2015 A WA underground worker has a lucky escape after their light vehicle accidentally drove partially over the edge of an open stope.
And the winner is… (0) December 14, 2015 With a raft of entries to choose from, Australian Mining can now announce the winner of our CAT truck competition.
Alcoa faces calls to ban foreign shipping licence (0) December 14, 2015 The captain of a ship contracted by Alcoa to replace its Australian vessel has faced damning evidence of bribery, prompting calls to suspend the aluminium producer’s anti-cabotage licence.
CIMC carry out share buyback (0) December 14, 2015 CIMIC, the parent company of mining contractors Thiess and Leighton, have announced an on-market share buyback.
Dow and DuPont agree to $US 130 billion mega-merger (0) December 14, 2015 Dow Chemical and DuPont have agreed to a merger, with the combined entity then splitting into three companies in the next 18 to 24 months.
Woodside announces $2 billion invnestment in North West Shelf gas (0) December 14, 2015 Western Australia will see a massive increase in offshore gas activity in 2020, with Woodside Petroleum greenlighting phase two of the Greater Western Flank Project (GWF-2).
Is Rio Tinto still a buy as iron ore falls? (0) December 14, 2015 As iron ore continues its worse run since before the GFC, is now the time to pick up Rio Tinto on the cheap?
New mine water cleaning process discovered (0) December 14, 2015 A new process to clean mine tailings water, which cuts the process from years to hours, has been discovered.
Thiess win $1.3 billion coal contract (0) December 11, 2015 Thiess has won a contract extension for work at the Lake Vermont coal mine worth $1.3 billion.
Westpac pledges financial climate action (0) December 11, 2015 Australia’s second largest bank, Westpac, will today announce a new commitment to prevent climate change of more than two degrees, however the bank has given no word on reducing its ...
Vale push to mine Hunter Valley biodiversity offset areas (0) December 11, 2015 The Planning and Assessment Commission will today determine if Vale will be allowed to change its environmental conditions of consent for the Integra Mine Complex.
Australia Pacific begins LNG production (0) December 11, 2015 Origin Energy has announced that Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) has begun production of gas at Curtis Island.
Bootu Creek Manganese to close (3) December 11, 2015 Production crews at the Bootu Creek manganese mine have been laid off as the mine is placed into care and maintenance.
Pallion gains new gold bullion accreditation (0) December 10, 2015 Australian gold miner Pallion’s refinery division ABC Refinery will attract greater market confidence with its recent appointment to the London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) Good Delivery list for gold.
Newman camp numbers debate continues (22) December 10, 2015 Local council has again voiced its disapproval of the WA Government move to renew BHP’s lease on the 1200 bed Kurra Camp, located near Newman.
Monadelphous expands LNG maintenance services (22) December 10, 2015 Engineering services contractor Monadelphous has secured a new contract for services to the Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension program.
Coal port protestors arrested (0) December 10, 2015 Activists who chained themselves to coal port machinery have been arrested.
A safer way to tackle taglines – Tag-Ex (0) December 9, 2015 The high risk practices of cranage and rigging demand many controls such as; safety factors for engineering calculations, protective equipment for workers, and exclusion zones.
Rio Tinto reduces aluminium expenditure (842) December 9, 2015 Rio Tinto have boasted a $45 million reduction in sustaining capital expenditure for their Aluminium product group, as well $300 million worth of cash cost improvements to the end of ...
Roy Hill’s first shipment coloured by attacks on media (0) December 9, 2015 The Roy Hill mine has reached the milestone of its first shipment of iron ore, with operator Hancock Prospecting launching an attack on the media.
Nearly 80% of workers to be cut at coal mine (0) December 8, 2015 Close to 80 per cent of workers at Glencore’s Collinsville coal mine will be cut next year as it rolls down mining.
Thiess win Mt Owen coal contract (0) December 7, 2015 Thiess has been awarded a $760 million contract to operate Glencore’s Mt Owen coal mine.
Australian refiner appointed to LBMA delivery list (0) December 7, 2015 Pallion refinery division ABC Refinery has been appointed to the London Bullion Market Association’s Good Delivery list for gold.
New construction jobs for Surat Basin region (828) December 7, 2015 The resources sector is expected to create more than 2000 jobs in the Surat Basin over the next two years, with coal seam gas the main contributor.
New Acland corruption complaint dismissed (0) December 7, 2015 Fossil fuels environmental group Lock the Gate Alliance has suffered a tactical loss against the New Acland Stage 3 coal project, with complaints rejected by the Queensland Crime and Corruption ...
Volvo lets four year old ‘test drive’ truck (0) December 7, 2015 Following on from using Jean-Claude Van Damme and hamsters to demonstrate its truck’s steering precision, Volvo has let a four year old drive its trucks to showcase its toughness.
Workers injured at Clermont (33) December 7, 2015 Two workers have suffered hand injures at Glencore’s Clermont coal mine.
Worker’s caustic burns compo claim cut (0) December 7, 2015 A worker seeking compensation for burning his foot with caustic soda has had his claim reduced after footage emerged of him performing karate.
Iron ore hammered again (0) December 7, 2015 Iron ore is continuing its slow decline, as major miners become more bearish on the metal.
Cloudbreak maintenance death prosecuted five years on (0) December 7, 2015 Five years on from the death of Paul Torre at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine, contractor BTP Equipment (formerly Ausdrill Mining Services) has been fined $195,000.
Still room for improvement in mining safety (0) December 7, 2015 The number of serious incidents occurring every year in mining has improved in recent years, but it still outranks that of other industries.
Supporting you to support your operations (0) December 7, 2015 In the current age of low commodity prices and high costs, miners’ opex and capex are coming under greater scrutiny.
BHP train derails (8) December 4, 2015 An iron ore train derailed in WA yesterday, however no people were injured, according to BHP.
What do miners actually earn? (115) December 4, 2015 During the boom miners wages soared to massive heights and even those at the bottom end of the mine raked it in, but now the boom is well and truly ...
More miners walk off over black lung (0) December 4, 2015 More coal miners have walked off site, emulating workers at the Grasstree mine, following the re-emergence of black lung.
Latest exploration funding round to drive growth (0) December 4, 2015 A fresh round of funding for exploration in Western Australia is expected to boost the industry and help continue a recent surge in gold exploration spending.
Can iron ore stem the fall? (0) December 4, 2015 Iron ore has fallen again to a new low, dropping to another new low.
Are BHP and Rio dumping coal? (0) December 3, 2015 As investment funds worth more than a trillion dollars pledge to divest from fossil fuels, are BHP and Rio also making a silent exit?
BHP to wind back jobs at Olympic Dam (0) December 2, 2015 BHP plans to cut around 30 per cent of its full time equivalent employees at Olympic Dam by FY17, BHP says.
Mining injects $32bn into QLD economy (0) December 2, 2015 A new study has shown mining generated $32 billion for Queensland’s economy, and $7.8 billion for the Brisbane region alone.
Mining equipment demand to grow globally (3) December 2, 2015 Demand for mining equipment is predicted to grow seven per cent annually to US$140 billion through to 2019.
Vale to cut iron ore production (0) December 2, 2015 Mega iron ore miner Vale is the first of the majors to announce a reduction its iron ore production rates.
Telehandler hydraulics linked to tipping incident (0) December 1, 2015 An incident report from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has warned EWP and telehandler operators about the danger of impact to hydraulic valve check blocks on outriggers and ...
Iron ore slips below $40 (0) December 1, 2015 Iron ore has finally slipped below the new US$40 per tonne watermark.
Win a CAT 775G! (1) December 1, 2015 Okay, maybe it’s not a real CAT haul truck, but this fantastic model could be yours for Christmas!
Hastings Deering makes more cutbacks (0) December 1, 2015 Central Queensland will suffer another 100 job losses as Hastings Deering continues to downsize its mining services division.
Only the Best Products (0) December 1, 2015 While the cost of providing PPE is the last to undergo scrutiny during an industry downturn, a more sensible approach to cost saving is emerging i.e. purchasing based on total ...
Keeping it safe with RADCOFLEX hot bitumen hoses (0) December 1, 2015 The fast-growing infrastructure development sector has kept up a steady demand for new roads with the road building industry experiencing great traction in business in terms of new projects and ...
More iron ore to hit the market (3) November 30, 2015 New reports are predicting more than 100 million tonnes of new iron ore supply will hit the market.
Drayton South miners hang shirts in protest (0) November 30, 2015 Mineworkers at Drayton South have protested against the knock-back of planning for an expansion to the Hunter Valley coal mine.
Mining investment to implode (1) November 30, 2015 Mining investment in Australia is set to decline sharply over the next three years, resulting in 20,000 job losses.
Native title to be extinguished for Carmichael coal (16) November 30, 2015 Plans to extinguish native title rights over land held by Adani for the Carmichael coal mine have been met with outrage from traditional landowners.
Green light for new Rio Tinto bauxite project (1) November 27, 2015 A new bauxite project has been given the go-ahead in Northern Queensland, which will provide ongoing employment for 1100 people.
Bulga residents pledge civil disobedience against Warkworth mine (0) November 27, 2015 In the wake of final approvals of the Warkworth coal mine expansion, Bulga village residents have pledged to use civil disobedience to continue the fight against the mine.
Haul truck incident shows importance of inspection procedure (0) November 27, 2015 A report from the NSW Department of Resources and Energy has highlighted the importance of procedural controls in preventing haul truck collisions with light vehicles.
How much is the 1111 carat diamond worth? (0) November 27, 2015 The discovery of the second and sixth largest diamond ever has sent shockwaves through the industry, but what is its value?
Roy Hill in court over missed shipment (0) November 27, 2015 Roy Hill Holdings was back in court yesterday with accusations that principal contractor Samsung C&T has deliberately held up the project as a commercial strategy.
Sixth largest diamond ever discovered (0) November 27, 2015 Lucara has hit the jackpot again, uncovering an 813 carat diamond only days after their 1111 carat discovery.
Rio calls for focus on social licence to operate (0) November 26, 2015 Rio Tinto chief exec for coal and copper, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, has called for greater transparency in mining, and outlined the miner’s bullish stance on copper.
Black day for WA workers with three dead (0) November 26, 2015 Western Australian industry saw a nightmarish day yesterday with the deaths of three workers in a matter of hours, one of whom was killed at the Alcoa Refinery in Kwinana.
Gender still a great divide in mining (0) November 26, 2015 Women’s role in mining is on the rise, but they still have a long way to go to achieve equality according to a new report from the Workplace Gender Equality ...
Handover of QCLNG to BG Group complete (0) November 26, 2015 One of Queensland’s largest construction projects has come to a close, as BG Group takes handover of the QCLNG Train 2 from Bechtel Australia and begins commercial LNG operation.
QLD eager to build mining (0) November 26, 2015 Queensland’s government is creating new roles and taskforces to promote mining and resources in the state.
US signs asteroid property law (15) November 26, 2015 President Obama has signed an act recognising US citizens’ right to own and mine asteroids.
Sandvik CFO resigns (5) November 26, 2015 Sandvik CFO and vice president, Mats Backman, has announced he is leaving the company.
Iron ore reaches record low (0) November 25, 2015 Iron ore has reached its lowest point since SteelIndex began keeping records.
Carmichael mine appeal dubbed ‘shambolic’ (20) November 25, 2015 A Federal Court appeal against Adani’s Carmichael coal mine has been called ‘shambolic’ and confused.
Haul truck fatality leads to seatbelt warnings (0) November 25, 2015 Haul truck operators have been reminded to always wear their seatbelts while driving, in the latest significant incident report from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Gold drops to five year low (0) November 24, 2015 Negative sentiment has seen December delivery gold futures drop one per cent on Monday night, to trade at a new five year low.
Monadelphous scores big on Shell FLNG (0) November 24, 2015 Monadelphous has landed one of the best maintenance contracts in Australian LNG, looking after Shell Australia’s Prelude FLNG project.
Will iron ore fall below US$40 per tonne? (0) November 24, 2015 Market bears are predicting iron ore will continue its decline, falling below US$40 before the end of the year.
Iron ore future appears grim (90) November 23, 2015 As iron ore prices reach near-decade lows, banks are predicting a continued downwards trend for the metal.
Newman FIFO camp causes Coalition divide (0) November 23, 2015 WA premier Colin Barnett has come under fire for his support of a FIFO camp licence extension at Newman.
Samarco tailings pollution reaches Brazillian coast (0) November 23, 2015 Toxic mud from the Samarco dam burst in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, amid claims this is the worst environmental disaster seen in the country.
Worker injured in WA (0) November 23, 2015 A worker has been injured while operating high pressure water jetting equipment.
200 feared dead in jade mining landslide (0) November 23, 2015 Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead after a landslide near a jade mine in Myanmar, with fears for an estimated 100 still missing.
Dramatic decline in metals and mining financing (0) November 20, 2015 While the metals and mining sector has been struggling with limited capital, fundraising in the natural resources industry has been burgeoning, according to a new report
Yancoal’s Ashton East court appeal rejected (0) November 20, 2015 An expansion of Yancoal’s Ashton South East open cut coal mine will not go ahead after their appeal against environmental conditions was dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court.
New radioactive disposal sites announced (0) November 20, 2015 The push for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility has gone a step further, with six possible sites identified by the Federal Government.
Diamond magnate Joseph Gutnick faces lawsuit (0) November 20, 2015 Mining magnate “Diamond Joe” Joseph Gutnick has admitted to financial difficulties while facing a $55 million lawsuit
2015 Prospect Awards – Coal Mine of the Year (0) November 20, 2015 For progress made in completely turning around its operation and driving not only productivity but also safety, Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine has been recognised as the 2015 Australian ...
New DMP website to go live (0) November 20, 2015 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch their new “modern and clean” website next week, on Tuesday 24 November.
Victorian government announces coal review (7) November 19, 2015 The failure of a new demonstration power plant to attract private investment has led the Victorian Government to withdraw funding and announce an independent review of past development projects.
Mt Lyell copper mine reopening delayed (0) November 19, 2015 Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) have deferred their decision to reopen the Mt Lyell mine, despite the offer of a $25 million assistance package from the state government.
Kalgoorlie North gold project commences (23) November 19, 2015 Mining has commenced at Excelsior Gold’s Kalgoorlie North Project, opening a new phase for the junior miner.
US senate passes space mining bill (0) November 19, 2015 Space mining is becoming a reality as the US senate passes a bill to allow companies to mine asteroids.
BASF rejigs resources business (0) November 19, 2015 BASF has now reorganised its oilfields and mining businesses within the Performance Chemicals division.
Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Community Day (0) November 18, 2015 The co-existence between the community and the mining industry is in focus at the upcoming Upper Hunting Mining Dialogue community day.
Preventing welders flash in workshops with Flexshield’s welding screens (0) November 18, 2015 Workers employed in welding workshops are often exposed to the risk of welders flash, potentially causing long-term damage to their eyes. Welders flash or arc eye is a preventable danger ...
NT to Qld gas pipeline to start in 2017 (8) November 18, 2015 A new proposal for a gas pipeline from the Northern Territory to Queensland has been successful in winning the tender for construction.
Why optimising your mining operation matters more than ever before (0) November 18, 2015 For any mining operation, downtime is expensive. This is where using Business Management Software can make the difference between increasing the productivity and efficiency of a mining.
Cockatoo Coal faces administrators (1) November 18, 2015 Cockatoo Coal has gone into administration, threatening chances for further growth at their Baralaba operation.
New FIFO research released (8) November 18, 2015 A recently released research paper has shown that levels of depression, anxiety and stress among FIFO workers are higher than those experienced by non-FIFO workers, and that such mental health ...
Iron ore continues decline (22) November 18, 2015 Iron ore has fallen again, nearing the second lowest point on record since SteelIndex began tracking prices in November 2008, and close to the lowest point since fellow iron ore ...
Operations resume at Paulsens Gold Mine (0) November 18, 2015 Northern Star Resources has advised that operations have resumed today at the Paulsens Gold Mine in WA.
Tanzanian miners freed after 41 days trapped underground (0) November 18, 2015 Five Tanzanian gold miners have been rescued from a collapsed shaft, after spending 41 days trapped underground, eating cockroaches and frogs to survive.
WYPALL* X80 wipers ideal for heavy duty wiping tasks (0) November 17, 2015 For manufacturing and mining industries, poor performing products and unreliable dispensing can increase waste and consumption. Switching from a rag to WYPALL* X80 Wipers in Jumbo Roll Format is highly ...
Brisbane worker safe after quarry cliff rescue (0) November 17, 2015 A 32-year old driver has escaped unharmed after being rescued from a drill rig that had nearly tipped over the edge of a quarry in Brisbane.
Sovereign Gold confirms discoveries near Armidale (0) November 17, 2015 The Sovereign Gold Company has announced confirmation of a continuous 384 metre long gold bearing structure near Armidale, NSW.
Chinese demand needed to alleviate mining pain unlikely to come (0) November 17, 2015 Bankers are forecasting a rise in Chinese demand as the only way for mining to grow, but those in the industry are not expecting strong growth in the nation, however ...
Has China reached peak coal? (0) November 17, 2015 A new set of forecasts from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows global coal consumption is on the way down.
Samarco offers $260m for mudslide damage to water supplies (0) November 17, 2015 Brazil’s Samarco mining firm has pledged to pay at least $260 million in reparations for the environmental damage caused by the bursting of two dams two weeks ago.
Talga ink graphene partnership with Tata Steel (0) November 17, 2015 Talga Resources has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Tata Steel UK to jointly explore opportunities across graphene supply, processing and development.
Making mining ‘wearables’ (1) November 16, 2015 A team of university students and scientists have won the 2015 Unearthed Melbourne Hackathon for their innovative prototype that incorporates Bluetooth sensors into mining clothing and equipment
Geoscientist jobless rates reach new low (0) November 16, 2015 A new survey has recorded the highest number of unemployed geoscientists in Australia since records began
2013 study warned of Samarco dam break risk (0) November 16, 2015 As the death toll from the Samarco tailings dam disaster continues to rise while BHP shares fall to the lowest prices since 2005, questions are being raised over the preventative ...
QGC announces natural gas tenements development (0) November 16, 2015 QGC has announced a two year $1.7billion dollar joint venture development with China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Tokyo Gas on its Charlie natural gas tenements in the Surat Basin
MACA wins Doray mining contract (5) November 16, 2015 Doray Minerals has awarded MACA the contract to mine at its Deflector project.
Bronze Age mining revealed through breakthrough research (0) November 16, 2015 A group of researchers have been able to detect ancient traces of mining from the Bronze Age at a height of 1,450 metres in the Bartholomaberg region in Austria
Demand for global rebounds after disappointing quarter (0) November 13, 2015 Global demand for gold is at a two year high this quarter, particularly fuelled by spiked purchases from India celebrating the holiday of Diwali
St George Mining Updates on Drilling at East Laverton Property (0) November 13, 2015 St George has announced preparations for its high impact exploration program. It has completed two drill holes, WINRC021 and WINRC022, at Windsor and its plans to drill EM conductors at ...
Red Mountain mining cashes up as Batangas focuses on funding (0) November 13, 2015 The Australian Government has offered funding support to Red Mountain Mining for its Batangas gold property in the Philippines as new financing from the UK underpins studies and permitting through ...
Cost of copper at a six and a half year low (0) November 13, 2015 The cost of copper has fallen to a six and a half year low following China’s falling growth in fixed investment. At New York’s trade on Thursday, copper traded at ...
Tropicana gold mine extended through joint venture (0) November 13, 2015 Tropicana is looking to the coal sector for an innovative approach to extend its mine life, in a joint venture with owners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group to use “strip ...
Milestone first pour for Cannon gold mine (0) November 12, 2015 South Australian company Southern Gold have reached a major milestone with their first pour from the Cannon Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie.
Evolution Mining wins Miner of the Year award (0) November 12, 2015 Evolution Mining has been awarded the prestigious Miner of the Year award at the Mining 2015 Resources Convention for its ongoing successful operation of mines and record gold production
Predicting and Optimising Pump and Pipe System Performance (0) November 12, 2015 Chasm Consulting, the developers of the popular Ventsim™ software, have just released their new product Pumpsim™; a fully interactive 3D pumping simulation tool designed to help improve mine pumping/pipeline design, ...
Dawson coal mine sick leave sacking upheld (0) November 12, 2015 The Federal Court has rejected an appeal against the dismissal of an Anglo American employee, citing legal strategies as the reason for failure of the appeal.
BHP, Vale set up emergency fund for Brazil mining disaster (0) November 12, 2015 An emergency fund to assist affected families and rebuilding works in Brazil has been set up by mining companies BHP Billiton and Vale after the deadly iron ore mine dam ...
Asteroid resource mining rights approved by US Congress (0) November 12, 2015 US Congress has passed historic legislation that recognises the right for citizens to own asteroid resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration of resources from asteroids
Mt Isa copper smelter reprieved until 2022 (0) November 11, 2015 Glencore has announced finalisation of an agreement with the Queensland Government which will keep the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter open until the end of 2022.
Eslake says we’ll never see another boom (0) November 11, 2015 Famed Australian economist Saul Eslake has voiced his scepticism about the possibility of another mining boom, saying there may never be another like the last.
Strong EM Conductor found at Platinum Springs Prospect (0) November 11, 2015 A highly conductive body that is at least 100 metres long lying close to two drill holes containing high grade nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE’s) has been identified at Impact Mineral’s ...
Mining companies encouraged to invest in big data processes (0) November 11, 2015 Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
BHP appoints new Port Hedland tug operator (0) November 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
Incitec Pivot lifts profit 12pc (0) November 10, 2015 Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Lincoln Minerals’ SA Eyre Peninsula property sold (0) November 9, 2015 A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
Iron Ore prices falling to a four-month low (0) November 9, 2015 The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos aims for recovery to ease debt woes (0) November 9, 2015 Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion receives planning approval (0) November 6, 2015 The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
BHP tailings dam burst in Brazil (0) November 6, 2015 A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills project valued at $235 million (0) November 6, 2015 The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
BHP Billiton secures Pilbara native title deal (0) November 6, 2015 BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
Why Large-Scale Project Collaboration Software is a Must (0) November 6, 2015 The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
120 metre graphite intersection drilled at Esmeralda (0) November 5, 2015 The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Autonomous vehicles lead Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton into cruise control (0) November 5, 2015 Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Optimizing procurement in mining through flexible rental solutions (0) November 5, 2015 Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Deadline debate over the end of Stradbroke mining (0) November 5, 2015 Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
New Acland coal expansion laid open to objectors (0) November 4, 2015 Dalby Courthouse will hold a series of hearings today for objectors to the New Acland coal mine expansion near Oakey in Queensland.
Space mining conference begins in Sydney (0) November 4, 2015 The outermost reaches of available mineral resources will be the topic of discussion at the 3rd International Future Mining Conference, which begins today in Sydney.
A vehicle fire in a Victorian gold mine has been brought under control, with no workers injured in the incident.
Rio Tinto has signed a US$4.4 billion financing agreement for its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
Liebherr has announced plans to manufacture a crawler tractor in the 70 tonne range.
Struggling miner BC Iron has announced a temporary halt to production at the Nullagine Joint Venture (NJV).
The ongoing commodity price slide has seen BHP shares reach the lowest point on the ASX in more than ten years, lower even than the trough caused by the Global ...
Analysts have forecast mining’s commodities return by mid-next year, going against the market grain.
Sandvik has appointed Lars Engström as its new president of Sandvik Mining.
Junior gold explorer Kin Mining has turned up significant results from its maiden drilling campaign at the historical Merton’s Reward site near Leonora.
A WA underground worker has a lucky escape after their light vehicle accidentally drove partially over the edge of an open stope.
With a raft of entries to choose from, Australian Mining can now announce the winner of our CAT truck competition.
WorleyParsons has been awarded two major contracts in Canada and Bahrain.
The captain of a ship contracted by Alcoa to replace its Australian vessel has faced damning evidence of bribery, prompting calls to suspend the aluminium producer’s anti-cabotage licence.
CIMIC, the parent company of mining contractors Thiess and Leighton, have announced an on-market share buyback.
A man has died after he was struck by a coal train in the Upper Hunter on Saturday night.
Dow Chemical and DuPont have agreed to a merger, with the combined entity then splitting into three companies in the next 18 to 24 months.
Western Australia will see a massive increase in offshore gas activity in 2020, with Woodside Petroleum greenlighting phase two of the Greater Western Flank Project (GWF-2).
As iron ore continues its worse run since before the GFC, is now the time to pick up Rio Tinto on the cheap?
A new process to clean mine tailings water, which cuts the process from years to hours, has been discovered.
Thiess has won a contract extension for work at the Lake Vermont coal mine worth $1.3 billion.
Australia’s second largest bank, Westpac, will today announce a new commitment to prevent climate change of more than two degrees, however the bank has given no word on reducing its ...
The Planning and Assessment Commission will today determine if Vale will be allowed to change its environmental conditions of consent for the Integra Mine Complex.
New research points to more than two thirds of coal is believed to be unprofitable.
Origin Energy has announced that Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) has begun production of gas at Curtis Island.
Production crews at the Bootu Creek manganese mine have been laid off as the mine is placed into care and maintenance.
Australian gold miner Pallion’s refinery division ABC Refinery will attract greater market confidence with its recent appointment to the London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) Good Delivery list for gold.
Local council has again voiced its disapproval of the WA Government move to renew BHP’s lease on the 1200 bed Kurra Camp, located near Newman.
Engineering services contractor Monadelphous has secured a new contract for services to the Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension program.
Two of the world’s largest wire rope manufacturers – Bridon and Bekaert – have announced plans to merge.
Activists who chained themselves to coal port machinery have been arrested.
The high risk practices of cranage and rigging demand many controls such as; safety factors for engineering calculations, protective equipment for workers, and exclusion zones.
Rio Tinto have boasted a $45 million reduction in sustaining capital expenditure for their Aluminium product group, as well $300 million worth of cash cost improvements to the end of ...
The Roy Hill mine has reached the milestone of its first shipment of iron ore, with operator Hancock Prospecting launching an attack on the media.
Thiess have been awarded a four year contract extension for work at Energy Resources’ Mongolian Ukhaa Khudag coal mine.
Anglo American has announced a “radical restructuring program” as it plans to cut 85,000 jobs globally and sell off assets.
Komatsu has launched a new range of components solutions to provide increased customer support
The fate of close to 800 workers’ jobs is waiting on news on whether Clive Palmer’s Yabulu nickel refinery will collapse.
Close to 80 per cent of workers at Glencore’s Collinsville coal mine will be cut next year as it rolls down mining.
Safety is a priority in all industrial environments with company managements investing in the latest technologies to keep their workers, machines and processes safe while maximising production availability.
Thiess has been awarded a $760 million contract to operate Glencore’s Mt Owen coal mine.
The resources sector is expected to create more than 2000 jobs in the Surat Basin over the next two years, with coal seam gas the main contributor.
Fossil fuels environmental group Lock the Gate Alliance has suffered a tactical loss against the New Acland Stage 3 coal project, with complaints rejected by the Queensland Crime and Corruption ...
Following on from using Jean-Claude Van Damme and hamsters to demonstrate its truck’s steering precision, Volvo has let a four year old drive its trucks to showcase its toughness.
Two workers have suffered hand injures at Glencore’s Clermont coal mine.
A worker seeking compensation for burning his foot with caustic soda has had his claim reduced after footage emerged of him performing karate.
Iron ore is continuing its slow decline, as major miners become more bearish on the metal.
Five years on from the death of Paul Torre at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine, contractor BTP Equipment (formerly Ausdrill Mining Services) has been fined $195,000.
The number of serious incidents occurring every year in mining has improved in recent years, but it still outranks that of other industries.
In the current age of low commodity prices and high costs, miners’ opex and capex are coming under greater scrutiny.
An iron ore train derailed in WA yesterday, however no people were injured, according to BHP.
During the boom miners wages soared to massive heights and even those at the bottom end of the mine raked it in, but now the boom is well and truly ...
Sandvik has launched new rotary drill bits, the RR221.
Indonesian parliamentary speaker is under pressure to resign after he was recorded demanding company shares in exchange for his support for a mining operation.
More coal miners have walked off site, emulating workers at the Grasstree mine, following the re-emergence of black lung.
A fresh round of funding for exploration in Western Australia is expected to boost the industry and help continue a recent surge in gold exploration spending.
A worker has received burns during routine maintenance work on a processing plant in Western Australia.
Miners at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine have halted work over black lung safety concerns.
As investment funds worth more than a trillion dollars pledge to divest from fossil fuels, are BHP and Rio also making a silent exit?
Rio Tinto has unveiled a 187.7 carat rough diamond, as miners predict a decline in rough diamond prices ahead.
BHP plans to cut around 30 per cent of its full time equivalent employees at Olympic Dam by FY17, BHP says.
A new study has shown mining generated $32 billion for Queensland’s economy, and $7.8 billion for the Brisbane region alone.
Demand for mining equipment is predicted to grow seven per cent annually to US$140 billion through to 2019.
Mega iron ore miner Vale is the first of the majors to announce a reduction its iron ore production rates.
Three Queensland coal miners have been diagnosed with Black Lung, marking a frightening return of the affliction.
An incident report from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has warned EWP and telehandler operators about the danger of impact to hydraulic valve check blocks on outriggers and ...
Iron ore has finally slipped below the new US$40 per tonne watermark.
Okay, maybe it’s not a real CAT haul truck, but this fantastic model could be yours for Christmas!
Central Queensland will suffer another 100 job losses as Hastings Deering continues to downsize its mining services division.
While the cost of providing PPE is the last to undergo scrutiny during an industry downturn, a more sensible approach to cost saving is emerging i.e. purchasing based on total ...
Four kangaroos have had a lucky escape after falling down a mineshaft in Central Victoria.
Deloitte has compiled a new report outlining the top 10 problems miners will face next year.
Orica aims to make a safer working environment through assisting those working with sodium cyanide to employ safe and efficient handling practices.
South Australia’s government has announced a massive $20 million investment into the state’s copper industry.
The fast-growing infrastructure development sector has kept up a steady demand for new roads with the road building industry experiencing great traction in business in terms of new projects and ...
Flinders Mines will look to China for investment after a buyout deal for their Pilbara project fell through.
New reports are predicting more than 100 million tonnes of new iron ore supply will hit the market.
Mineworkers at Drayton South have protested against the knock-back of planning for an expansion to the Hunter Valley coal mine.
Mining investment in Australia is set to decline sharply over the next three years, resulting in 20,000 job losses.
Plans to extinguish native title rights over land held by Adani for the Carmichael coal mine have been met with outrage from traditional landowners.
Atlas Copco has developed a new surface drill for dimension stone drillers.
Gold is taking a pounding on the back of optimism in a US Federal Reserve rate hike.
Replacing two existing products, a new and improved, low-odour crusher backing compound tackles many of the application’s big challenges head-on.
A new bauxite project has been given the go-ahead in Northern Queensland, which will provide ongoing employment for 1100 people.
In the wake of final approvals of the Warkworth coal mine expansion, Bulga village residents have pledged to use civil disobedience to continue the fight against the mine.
A report from the NSW Department of Resources and Energy has highlighted the importance of procedural controls in preventing haul truck collisions with light vehicles.
The discovery of the second and sixth largest diamond ever has sent shockwaves through the industry, but what is its value?
BHP has rejected claims by the UN that the tailings released from the Samarco Dam disaster are toxic.
Lucara has hit the jackpot again, uncovering an 813 carat diamond only days after their 1111 carat discovery.
Rio Tinto chief exec for coal and copper, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, has called for greater transparency in mining, and outlined the miner’s bullish stance on copper.
Western Australian industry saw a nightmarish day yesterday with the deaths of three workers in a matter of hours, one of whom was killed at the Alcoa Refinery in Kwinana.
The CSA Copper mine at Cobar will see a fresh boost with the investment of $150 million in a new expansion.
Women’s role in mining is on the rise, but they still have a long way to go to achieve equality according to a new report from the Workplace Gender Equality ...
One of Queensland’s largest construction projects has come to a close, as BG Group takes handover of the QCLNG Train 2 from Bechtel Australia and begins commercial LNG operation.
Queensland’s government is creating new roles and taskforces to promote mining and resources in the state.
President Obama has signed an act recognising US citizens’ right to own and mine asteroids.
Sandvik CFO and vice president, Mats Backman, has announced he is leaving the company.
Mining is entering a new era where it needs to be flexible and ready to adapt immediately.
Iron ore has reached its lowest point since SteelIndex began keeping records.
A Federal Court appeal against Adani’s Carmichael coal mine has been called ‘shambolic’ and confused.
Haul truck operators have been reminded to always wear their seatbelts while driving, in the latest significant incident report from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Negative sentiment has seen December delivery gold futures drop one per cent on Monday night, to trade at a new five year low.
Whitehaven Coal has struck a Native Title Agreement with the Gomeroi Nation which will see access granted for the use of 300 hectares of land in the Gunnedah Basin.
Monadelphous has landed one of the best maintenance contracts in Australian LNG, looking after Shell Australia’s Prelude FLNG project.
Market bears are predicting iron ore will continue its decline, falling below US$40 before the end of the year.
WA premier Colin Barnett has come under fire for his support of a FIFO camp licence extension at Newman.
Toxic mud from the Samarco dam burst in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, amid claims this is the worst environmental disaster seen in the country.
A worker has been injured while operating high pressure water jetting equipment.
Caterpillar has unveiled a new hydraulic mining shovel.
Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead after a landslide near a jade mine in Myanmar, with fears for an estimated 100 still missing.
Cadia mine’s 1 SAG mill is back in operation following a breakdown earlier this year.
While the metals and mining sector has been struggling with limited capital, fundraising in the natural resources industry has been burgeoning, according to a new report
An expansion of Yancoal’s Ashton South East open cut coal mine will not go ahead after their appeal against environmental conditions was dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court.
The push for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility has gone a step further, with six possible sites identified by the Federal Government.
Mining magnate “Diamond Joe” Joseph Gutnick has admitted to financial difficulties while facing a $55 million lawsuit
For progress made in completely turning around its operation and driving not only productivity but also safety, Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine has been recognised as the 2015 Australian ...
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch their new “modern and clean” website next week, on Tuesday 24 November.
Lucara Diamond Corp has uncovered the world’s second largest single diamond.
The failure of a new demonstration power plant to attract private investment has led the Victorian Government to withdraw funding and announce an independent review of past development projects.
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) have deferred their decision to reopen the Mt Lyell mine, despite the offer of a $25 million assistance package from the state government.
Increased safety and use of automation has seen the Northparkes Mine lead the field in hard rock mining.
Mining has commenced at Excelsior Gold’s Kalgoorlie North Project, opening a new phase for the junior miner.
Space mining is becoming a reality as the US senate passes a bill to allow companies to mine asteroids.
BASF has now reorganised its oilfields and mining businesses within the Performance Chemicals division.
The co-existence between the community and the mining industry is in focus at the upcoming Upper Hunting Mining Dialogue community day.
Workers employed in welding workshops are often exposed to the risk of welders flash, potentially causing long-term damage to their eyes. Welders flash or arc eye is a preventable danger ...
A new proposal for a gas pipeline from the Northern Territory to Queensland has been successful in winning the tender for construction.
For any mining operation, downtime is expensive. This is where using Business Management Software can make the difference between increasing the productivity and efficiency of a mining.
Cockatoo Coal has gone into administration, threatening chances for further growth at their Baralaba operation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is optimistic that the mining decline has passed its worst point.
The EPA has approved the extension of the joint venture Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart iron ore mine Hope Downs.
A recently released research paper has shown that levels of depression, anxiety and stress among FIFO workers are higher than those experienced by non-FIFO workers, and that such mental health ...
Iron ore has fallen again, nearing the second lowest point on record since SteelIndex began tracking prices in November 2008, and close to the lowest point since fellow iron ore ...
Northern Star Resources has advised that operations have resumed today at the Paulsens Gold Mine in WA.
Five Tanzanian gold miners have been rescued from a collapsed shaft, after spending 41 days trapped underground, eating cockroaches and frogs to survive.
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A 32-year old driver has escaped unharmed after being rescued from a drill rig that had nearly tipped over the edge of a quarry in Brisbane.
The Sovereign Gold Company has announced confirmation of a continuous 384 metre long gold bearing structure near Armidale, NSW.
Bankers are forecasting a rise in Chinese demand as the only way for mining to grow, but those in the industry are not expecting strong growth in the nation, however ...
Doray Minerals’ Andy well mine has been recognised as Australia’s mine of the year.
A new set of forecasts from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows global coal consumption is on the way down.
Atlas Copco has unveiled new underground coring drill rigs.
Talga Resources has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Tata Steel UK to jointly explore opportunities across graphene supply, processing and development.
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with a new geothermal drilling compressor.
Bulga Coal’s mines rescue team has won the state finals for the second year in a row.
Businesses with industrial chemicals they don’t intend to use or haven’t sold for some time find themselves with a problem.
A team of university students and scientists have won the 2015 Unearthed Melbourne Hackathon for their innovative prototype that incorporates Bluetooth sensors into mining clothing and equipment
A contractor working at Paulsens Gold Mine has died.
A new survey has recorded the highest number of unemployed geoscientists in Australia since records began
As the death toll from the Samarco tailings dam disaster continues to rise while BHP shares fall to the lowest prices since 2005, questions are being raised over the preventative ...
QGC has announced a two year $1.7billion dollar joint venture development with China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Tokyo Gas on its Charlie natural gas tenements in the Surat Basin
Doray Minerals has awarded MACA the contract to mine at its Deflector project.
A group of researchers have been able to detect ancient traces of mining from the Bronze Age at a height of 1,450 metres in the Bartholomaberg region in Austria
Global demand for gold is at a two year high this quarter, particularly fuelled by spiked purchases from India celebrating the holiday of Diwali
St George has announced preparations for its high impact exploration program. It has completed two drill holes, WINRC021 and WINRC022, at Windsor and its plans to drill EM conductors at ...
The Australian Government has offered funding support to Red Mountain Mining for its Batangas gold property in the Philippines as new financing from the UK underpins studies and permitting through ...
The cost of copper has fallen to a six and a half year low following China’s falling growth in fixed investment. At New York’s trade on Thursday, copper traded at ...
Tropicana is looking to the coal sector for an innovative approach to extend its mine life, in a joint venture with owners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group to use “strip ...
New booming sectors that reinvent shareholder wealth have attracted Australian mining minnows struggling in the resources downturn
The latest World Energy Outlook has projected a 40 per cent increase in natural gas production by 2040.
South Australian company Southern Gold have reached a major milestone with their first pour from the Cannon Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie.
Evolution Mining has been awarded the prestigious Miner of the Year award at the Mining 2015 Resources Convention for its ongoing successful operation of mines and record gold production
Chasm Consulting, the developers of the popular Ventsim™ software, have just released their new product Pumpsim™; a fully interactive 3D pumping simulation tool designed to help improve mine pumping/pipeline design, ...
The Federal Court has rejected an appeal against the dismissal of an Anglo American employee, citing legal strategies as the reason for failure of the appeal.
An emergency fund to assist affected families and rebuilding works in Brazil has been set up by mining companies BHP Billiton and Vale after the deadly iron ore mine dam ...
US Congress has passed historic legislation that recognises the right for citizens to own asteroid resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration of resources from asteroids
Glencore has announced finalisation of an agreement with the Queensland Government which will keep the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter open until the end of 2022.
Famed Australian economist Saul Eslake has voiced his scepticism about the possibility of another mining boom, saying there may never be another like the last.
Peabody Energy has agreed to make greater public disclosures in relation to the risks posed by climate changes to businesses after settlement of charges that claim it misled investors and ...
A highly conductive body that is at least 100 metres long lying close to two drill holes containing high grade nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE’s) has been identified at Impact Mineral’s ...
Macmahon Holdings will pick up service operations at Telfer gold mine from owner and present operator, Newcrest Mining.
Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
One of Australia’s most innovate residential and marina projects has secured a connect and supply contract with leading gas distribution company Australian Gas Networks
BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
New drilling intersecting multiple thick potash seams has led to the development of two key milestones at Elemental Minerals’ Sintoukola Project in the Republic of Congo
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Drilling of nickel sulphide targets at the East Laverton Project is set to escalate as St George Mining aims to raise its nickel sulphide targets in Western Australia.
BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie made a public address about the tragic Samarco Mineração incident last Friday.
Machine performance in any industrial environment depends on the resilience of system components to stand up to continuous operation in rigorous conditions. Lubrication is a key element in ensuring peak ...
High grade platinum group metal (PGM), copper, nickel and zinc mineralisation have been returned from Impact Minerals’ Red Hill Prospect in Broken Hill
A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
Further projects valued at $40 billion relating to Adani’s Carmichael mine have been delayed due to court action from green groups affecting Adani and GVK Hancock
BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
Glencore has agreed to a streamlined deal from the Antamina copper mine in a move to share rights from the mine with BHP Billiton in Peru