OZ Minerals to ramp up Carrapateena development (0) February 26, 2016 OZ Minerals has accelerated its plans to develop a new mine, the Carrapateena copper gold project, creating hundreds of new jobs.
Former mines inspector speaks out about black lung (0) February 25, 2016 A former mines manager and inspector has said that changing culture in the coal mining industry was partly to blame for the re-emergence of black lung in Queensland.
South32 to cut workers by close to a fifth (0) February 25, 2016 South32 has announced a major restructuring, with plans to cut more than 800 positions from its Australian workforce, as its revenue falls close to a third.
Rio Tinto ratings downgraded (4) February 25, 2016 Rio Tinto has suffered the same fate as other major miners, as its rating is downgraded and it’s given a negative outlook.
Federal government announces new centre for innovation (0) February 24, 2016 Federal ministers Josh Frydenberg and Christopher Pyne have announced the government will launch a new Growth Centre to drive innovation and productivity in the Australian resource sector.
Southern Cross win Jimblebar contract (0) February 24, 2016 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a subcontract for work at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
Right of objection handed back to landholders (0) February 24, 2016 The Queensland government has passed legislation which will return rights to landholders and other objectors to take legal action against resources projects.
Palmer’s assets under pressure (24) February 24, 2016 Clive Palmer is feeling the pain across a number of his assets, with Mineralogy back in court and liquidators moving in to bail out Queensland Nickel.
Zimbabwe nationalises Marange diamond mines (2) February 23, 2016 The Zimbabwean government has taken control of the Marange diamond fields, ordering nine companies to cease all mining activities.
Toxfree win BHP industrial waste contract (0) February 23, 2016 Toxfree Solutions has won a five year contract to provide industrial and waste management services for BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
TNG signs development MoU with Downer (0) February 23, 2016 Metals company TNG has signed a development, construction, and mining MoU with Downer for the Mount Peake vanadium mine.
ThyssenKrupp and Siemens continue conveyance partnership (0) February 23, 2016 Increasing challenges to meet new productivity goals in the post-boom market have led ThyssenKrupp and Siemens to continue their mining industry partnership for another five years.
Barrick carries out bond buyback (0) February 23, 2016 Barrick Gold has announced it will carry out a US$750 million bond buyback.
Iron ore recovers to $US50 mark (0) February 23, 2016 Iron ore has bounced higher on the back of hopes in renewed Chinese metal demand, finally breaking over the $US50 per tonne mark for the first time since September.
BHP announces massive loss and ‘simplification’ (1) February 23, 2016 BHP has announced an enormous loss, as well as massive management shakeups that have seen division heads get the chop as it changes its dividend policy.
Woodside CEO lacks faith in “mega-projects” (0) February 22, 2016 The future of the Browse Basin LNG project is uncertain, with Woodside petroleum reporting a 99 per cent fall in full year profit.
Which miner will be downgraded next? (0) February 22, 2016 As the mining industry continues to suffer amidst a massive downturn, high debt, and low commodity prices, miners’ ratings are being heavily downgraded and many are left wondering who will ...
New uses for copper in a climate-change world (0) February 22, 2016 Copper could become a crucial ingredient in reducing fossil fuel emissions, with new research showing the element improves the efficiency of chemical looping.
New metal biosensing technology developed (5) February 22, 2016 A new litmus test for uncovering potential gold and other metals has been developed to support geochemical exploration.
Bond seizures under the spotlight at Roy Hill (0) February 19, 2016 The Roy Hill Holdings is chasing a $235 million performance bond from Samsung C&T as Samsung wins a similar case against Laing O’Rourke on the Roy Hill project.
Orica re-launch Minova (10) February 19, 2016 Orica has relaunched its Minova Group as a stand-alone business following its restructuring.
Sandvik joins CEEC (0) February 19, 2016 Sandvik has joined the Coalition for Energy-Efficient Comminution, a knowledge sharing and change group focused on mining’s high energy consumption issues.
Glencore carries out US$8.4 billion refinancing (0) February 19, 2016 Glencore has carried out an early refinancing of its Revolving Credit Facility to replace its existing US$8.45 billion facility.
Iluka ups stake in titanium powder processing company (0) February 18, 2016 Metal powder technology company Metalysis has gained a further £20 million ($39.8 million) investment from Perth-based mineral sands resources company Iluka and a high-profile British investor.
New core library opens in Adelaide (0) February 18, 2016 The South Australian Government has followed through on the election promise of a new drill core library, opened at Tonsley yesterday.
Iron ore spending to remain stable for the majors (0) February 18, 2016 More than a third of Australian mining companies will be cutting spending over the next 12 months, while the iron ore majors have a stable outlook for the year ahead, ...
Sustainable productivity key to industrial success (0) February 18, 2016 Whenever a company commits to embracing the idea of operating and producing sustainably, it usually requires a mountain of commitment.
Miner injured in underground accident (2) February 17, 2016 A supervisor has suffered crush injuries in a Western Australian underground mine after he was pinned between two vehicles.
Extent of job cuts at Queensland Alumina unknown (0) February 17, 2016 Queensland Alumina Limited has followed through with the necessity of job cuts at the Barney Point refinery, however it is still unclear how many have gone.
Anglo American to exit Australia, posts massive loss (2) February 17, 2016 Anglo American has announced it will completely exit coal, selling off its Australian assets as the miner posts a US$5.6 billion loss.
Will gold drop to triple digits in 2016? (0) February 16, 2016 Despite gold starting 2016 as the best performing commodity, some analysts are predicting the metal will drop below US$1000 this year.
Geologist employment continues to dive (21) February 16, 2016 Geoscientific employment in Australia continues to plumb new depths, with record underemployment since the start of the Australian geoscientist employment survey in 2009.
Iron ore sees small rally (0) February 16, 2016 Iron ore has seen a slight recovery as a stronger Chinese economy, and lower exports, lifts the metal.
PPE for Machinery with Hardox Wearparts (946) February 16, 2016 Mining is one of the toughest industrial sectors in Australia: It’s tough on the people, and it’s tough on the gear.
Exploration Development Incentive benefits 84 companies (0) February 15, 2016 The Federal Exploration Development Incentive has seen broad industry coverage in the first year, with $70 million spend on greenfields exploration to the benefit of company shareholders.
Tyres dumped on Rio Tinto Pilbara site (0) February 15, 2016 An earthmoving contractor in WA has been fined for his responsibility in the dumping of 700 used tires on a Rio Tinto property at Paraburdoo.
Alliance and Virgin sign FIFO partnership (0) February 15, 2016 Alliance Aviation and Virgin have entered a long term partnership to build their FIFO mining offering.
Senate to investigate black lung resurgence (0) February 12, 2016 The re-emergence of black lung amongst Queensland coal miners has launched a Senate investigation into the issue.
Alrosa uncovers 122 carat diamond (0) February 12, 2016 Alrosa has found an enormous 122 carat diamond from its well-known Jubilee pipe.
Keech develops self sharpening bucket teeth (0) February 12, 2016 Keech Australia has introduced a new innovation designed to assist construction and mining operators extend the working life of their loader buckets, and boost productivity by reducing costs and downtime.
AngloGold worker killed as illegal miners storm site (0) February 11, 2016 An AngloGold Ashanti’s communications director was killed last week when hundreds of illegal miners stormed AngloGold’s Obuasi mine in Ghana.
Muswellbrook fears for rehab of Dartbrook coal mine (0) February 11, 2016 Nathan Tinkler’s bankruptcy has sparked new fears about the State’s exposure to rehabilitation liabilities for the Dartbrook Coal Mine.
Contract EOIs needed for Northern Gas Pipeline (0) February 11, 2016 With McConnell Dowell securing the Northern Gas Pipeline contract with Jemena, the construction contractor has sent out a call for Expressions of Interest from suppliers and subcontractors.
Siemens unveil new industrial service centre (0) February 11, 2016 Siemens has opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.
A diamond standard for pump seals (0) February 11, 2016 Pumps require maintenance: As much as we would hope to install the equipment and not have to revisit it again, we know that this is highly unlikely ever to be ...
Roy Hill ramping up operations (0) February 10, 2016 Roy Hill has officially taken over the mine, rail, and port operations from Samsung C&T.
Nathan Tinkler declared bankrupt, but claims he can pay (0) February 10, 2016 Nathan Tinkler’s company Australian Pacific Coal has taken a crucial blow, with Tinkler stepping down from the board over a new bankruptcy ruling.
Gold climbs over $1200 (0) February 10, 2016 Gold’s progression continues, as the metal climbs back over the US$1200 mark for the first time since June last year.
St Barbara carries out notes buyback (0) February 10, 2016 St Barbara has carried out a buyback of US$10 million worth of its senior secured notes.
Union meetings again allowed in dragline crib rooms (0) February 10, 2016 Union officials will maintain their right of entry for meeting dragline operators aboard BMA draglines, according to a recent Fair Work Commission decision.
Mining to get worse before it gets better (0) February 9, 2016 The heads of major miners expect the downturn to get worse before it improves, as the industry begins tearing through existing cash reserves.
MPs call for Queensland innovation fund (0) February 9, 2016 Queensland federal MPs have called for further ministerial support for a $100 million innovation fund aimed at the mining industry in Central and Northern Queensland.
Cobar community to suffer job losses (0) February 9, 2016 The Endeavour Mine will soon have 80 per cent of its production cut, resulting in redundancy for 116 positions out of 170 positions employed by CBH Resources.
Cockatoo Coal retrenches workers, closes mine (0) February 9, 2016 Cockatoo Coal has taken another tumble, with the Baralaba mine now going into care and maintenance to preserve cash and assets.
NRW wins coal contract (11) February 9, 2016 NRW has been awarded a drill and blast contract for the Isaac Plains coal mine.
Coal demand slows at Newcastle Ports (0) February 9, 2016 Shipping queues have eased at Newcastle, with further shrinkage expected in the coming weeks.
Mines set to swelter (4) February 8, 2016 West Australian mines are facing the heat this week, with temperatures predicted to edge close to 50 degrees Celsius.
Coal mining suffering in QLD (16) February 8, 2016 Up to a third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss according to QRC data.
Renewed confidence in Hunter Valley coal industry (0) February 8, 2016 The planned large rail terminal and business park in the industrial area of Rutherford are currently under environmental investigations.
Concerns over economy driving mining resurgence (0) February 5, 2016 Increasing concerns over rising economic risks has caused a surge in mining stocks as investors flock to stable assets.
Alcoa celebrates 1 billionth tonne (22) February 5, 2016 Alcoa has celebrated a new historic milestone, with the workforce having achieved 1 billion tonnes of bauxite mined over their 53 years in Western Australia.
Unions set to claim millions in withheld benefits (0) February 5, 2016 The unions are gearing up to reclaim millions of dollars’ worth of benefits lost in redundancy loopholes, with a new precedent set by the Fair Work Commission.
Glencore’s rating downgraded (0) February 5, 2016 Glencore has followed BHP’s lead in being downgraded by Standard & Poor’s.
Worksafe lays charges over Hazelwood coal mine fire (0) February 4, 2016 Hazelwood Power Corporation will soon face charges from Worksafe Victoria over the coal mine fire that smothered Morwell of coal smoke and caused extensive health problems among workers and the ...
Pybar win Kidman Resources contract (3) February 4, 2016 Pybar has been awarded the contract to ramp-up production at Kidman Resources’ Burbanks gold mine.
South32 to cut jobs (4) February 4, 2016 South32 has announced a massive global restructuring, resulting in job cuts and major non-cash charges.
Rio Tinto sliding back to GFC low (0) February 4, 2016 Rio Tinto is edging dangerously close to its lowest share price on the ASX since the GFC.
AGL to exit gas production and exploration (0) February 4, 2016 AGL has announced it will no longer carry out operations in gas production and exploration, and will exit its gas assets.
NSW mining department hacked (1) February 3, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy has been the target of hackers.
NSW mining spending down $2.3 billion (0) February 3, 2016 Spending by the mining industry in NSW has taken a considerable blow, down almost 17 per cent, or $2.3 billion year on year.
Prominent Hill to build second decline (0) February 3, 2016 OZ Minerals is planning to expand Prominent Hill’s underground production by building a second decline.
US may look to coal for rare earth (19) February 3, 2016 New mineral processing techniques in the US could see it challenge the current Chinese hold on global rare earth minerals.
Carmichael achieves Federal environmental approval (9) February 3, 2016 The Federal government has granted environmental approval for the Galilee Basin Carmichael coal mine, but developer Adani still needs to find $16 billion in funding for the project, as well ...
Gold hits new high in market (0) February 3, 2016 Gold has hit a three month high as investors flock to gold backed funds in the largest numbers in three years.
Old Pirate mine to close (23) February 3, 2016 ABM Resources has announced it will cease operations on its Old Pirate gold mine in April, affecting 100 jobs.
RUC Cementation orders specialised drill rig simulator from ThoroughTec (0) February 3, 2016 ThoroughTec Simulation has been engaged by a diversified underground mining contractor operating throughout Australia and Asia Pacific to develop a training simulator for deployment in Indonesia
Austar coal mine receives green light for expansion (0) February 2, 2016 The Austar Coal Mine will go ahead with an extension of three new underground longwall panels, thanks to approval from the Department of Planning and Environment.
Anglo American rumoured to exit Brazil (0) February 2, 2016 Anglo American may make a complete withdrawal from operations in Brazil, with a number of asserts already up for sale.
Palmer companies named biggest political donors of 2015 (0) February 2, 2016 Struggling mining magnate and politician Clive Palmer was responsible for almost 96 per cent of all Australian political donations from mining companies in 2015.
BHP’s credit downgraded (13) February 2, 2016 Standard & Poor’s has downgraded BHP’s credit rating as commodity prices continue to slump, with more companies expected to follow.
Cheap OTR Tyres Could Burst Your Mine’s Bottom Line (0) February 2, 2016 There’s a time and a place for making cheap purchases – but choosing tyres for mining loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and haul trucks is not one of them.
Second spill at Samarco site in Brazil (0) February 1, 2016 The Samarco mine in Brazil has experienced another spill at the site, only three months after the disaster that killed 17 people and caused devastation to waterways and a nearby ...
Shareholders agree to Shell’s BG Group takeover (0) February 1, 2016 The QCLNG gas liquefaction plant will soon come under the control of Royal Dutch Shell following shareholder agreement for the takeover of BG Group.
FIFO retrenchment practices under scrutiny by FWC (0) February 1, 2016 The Electrical Trades Union has launched a million dollar industrial dispute against Kentz Australia over practices said to avoid paying redundant FIFO workers their final week of employment.
Jobs cut at Cadia mine (22) February 1, 2016 Newcrest has cut approximately 100 workers from its Cadia Ridgeway operation as it places the site into care and maintenance.
Rise of the machines (10) February 1, 2016 Mining has well and truly entered the age of automation, and while this is a boon for productivity and efficiency, it also brings with it a number of new risks ...
BHP CEO returns to Broken Hill (51) January 29, 2016 BHP has gone back to its roots with a donation of $5.7 million to the Broken Hill City Council.
Port Hedland braces for Cyclone Stan (0) January 29, 2016 The Pilbara coastline is under threat from a potential category 2 cyclone, likely to hit WA shores with gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour sometime on Friday night ...
Steel production slumped worldwide in 2015 (1) January 28, 2016 Global steel output fell last year, the first time this has happened since 2009, according to figures from the World Steel Association released this week.
Miners urged to renegotiate rail contracts (0) January 28, 2016 Coal and iron ore miners could continue to cut costs by squeezing transport contracts for haulage, a new report from Macquarie has observed.
Commodities prices to continue slump for years (0) January 28, 2016 Analysts say there is “little light on the horizon” for the current commodities downturn for several years due to increasing imbalances between physical supply and demand.
Panoramic Resources cuts 50 workers from Savannah mine (0) January 27, 2016 Nickel miner Panoramic Resources has lifted their voluntary trading halt and announced the Savannah resource will be moved onto care and maintenance, while a redundancy phase commences.
Miners recognised in Australia Day awards (0) January 27, 2016 A number of people have been recognised for their contribution to mining and the resources industry in the 2016 Australia Day Awards.
Camp assault up for compensation claim (0) January 27, 2016 A man who was assaulted in his bed at a Moranbah workers camp has won the right to make a compensation claim against his employer.
Normet appoints new CEO (0) January 27, 2016 Normet has appointed Robin Lindahl as its new president and CEO.
Rio Tinto’s Mt Pleasant coal mine sold to MACH Energy (0) January 27, 2016 The Mount Pleasant thermal coal mine has found a buyer, with the sale going to MACH Energy Australia for $US224 million plus royalties on future coal sales.
Man dies in coal truck accident (0) January 27, 2016 A man has died near the Appin coal mine after a car collided with a coal carrying truck earlier this morning.
Australia signs energy MoU with Colombia (0) January 25, 2016 Australia has signed an MoU on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, tying together the two nations energy sectors.
Terex to launch new truck at Bauma (0) January 25, 2016 Terex will launch its new generation of articulated trucks at Bauma, in Germany, later this year.
Producer’s port staff faces job cuts (0) January 25, 2016 The latest Mount Gibson Iron quarterly report has revealed fresh evidence that staff at the iron ore producer’s loading facilities would be facing up to 20 job losses.
Sandvik appoints new vice president (0) January 25, 2016 Sandvik has carried out another shakeup at the top, appointing a new executive vice president and CFO.
Nearly 400 jobs go at Woodie Woodie mine (0) January 25, 2016 Approximately 380 workers jobs have been cut as Consolidated Minerals place the Woodie Woodie mine in care and maintenance.
Santos shares jump on quarterly results (0) January 22, 2016 Santos has reported its highest annual gas production since 2007, causing a 20c jump in share prices on yesterday’s trade.
Lithium Australia locks in new sampling program (0) January 22, 2016 Western Australian lithium is building interest in line with strengthening prices, with Lithium Australia (LIT) set to commence exploration near Ravensthorpe next week.
Large diamond recovered at Lulo (0) January 22, 2016 A large 133.4 carat diamond has been recovered from Lucapa Diamond’s Lulo deposit.
Aurizon signs new deal with Darling Downs coal mine (0) January 22, 2016 A new performance-based contract for the rail haulage of coal has been signed between Aurizon and long-term customer Syntech Resources, running between the Cameby Downs Mine and the Port of ...
Crane head sheaves flagged for inspection (0) January 21, 2016 The DMP has warned crane operators and other competent persons to properly inspect head sheaves on their machines prior to operation.
Mt Cattlin lithium due for restart (0) January 21, 2016 A strengthening lithium market has led to a commitment for a $7 million capital spend on the recommencement of production at the Mt Cattlin mine.
New STEM resource for schools (0) January 21, 2016 The Office of the Chief Scientist has published the first national STEM Programme Index.
Answers needed from Palmer over Queensland Nickel collapse (2) January 21, 2016 Clive Palmer’s collapsed refining company Queensland Nickel (QNI) is facing extreme levels of scrutiny from government, industry groups and the media, with workers left short changed on redundancy benefits, and ...
Citi cuts commodity forecasts again (0) January 21, 2016 Citigroup has again wound back its forecasts on commodities as general market bearishness takes hold.
BHP meets guidance on half year report (0) January 20, 2016 BHP has released its half yearly operational review for 2015, showing productivity improvements despite missing guidance due to Samarco disaster.
Price of oil now less than the barrel it comes in (0) January 20, 2016 The falling of the oil price, coupled with the lifting of sanctions on Iran’s crude oil, has seen the price slip to below US$30, cheaper than the barrels supposedly used ...
De Beers cuts diamond prices (4) January 20, 2016 De Beers has cut diamond prices in an attempt to stem the predicted slowdown in the sector.
NRW cuts CEO pay (3) January 20, 2016 Mining and civils contractor NRW Holdings has made a symbolic cost-cutting move, reducing the CEO’s pay by 40 per cent.
Bradken must fix factory odour after putting closure on hold (0) January 19, 2016 Mining consumables business Bradken must rectify unacceptable odour levels emitted from its Kilburn factory by February next year, the Environmental Protection Authority has said.
Rio Tinto meets 2015 guidance (17) January 19, 2016 Rio Tinto is spruiking “solid fourth quarter results”, in a bid to reassure shareholders after the doom and gloom announcement of a company-wide pay freeze last week.
New dragline brakes launched (0) January 19, 2016 Eaton has developed new floating housing brakes for heavy duty dragline applications.
Rio Tinto’s head of diamonds departs (0) January 19, 2016 Jean-Marc Lieberherr, Rio Tinto diamonds’ managing director, is stepping down from the miner.
Have we reached peak gold? (24) January 18, 2016 Miners have declared the industry has reached ‘peak gold’, with production likely to only decline in the future.
Cooling gas pumped into Gorgon LNG (0) January 18, 2016 Chevron has reached a long awaited milestone for the Gorgon project, now kicking off the cool-down of the plant ready for LNG production.
China to shut down more than 1000 mines (0) January 18, 2016 China has announced it will shut more than 1000 mines across four provinces in the country’s north and south.
Cat appoints new mining head (0) January 18, 2016 Caterpillar has appointed Denise Johnson as the new head of its Resources Industries division.
Queensland Nickel to strip 237 jobs (0) January 15, 2016 Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel has joined the trend of contractionary restructuring, with an announcement the company will cut 237 workers from the ranks.
More coal miners to be diagnosed with Black Lung (145) January 15, 2016 With five cases of Black Lung diagnosed among Queensland miners, unions have declared they fear many more miners will be found with the disease.
BHP sees massive impairment in oil (0) January 15, 2016 BHP has announced a pre-tax impairment of US$7.2 billion on its US onshore oil and gas assets.
Alcoa workers put in line of bushfire (0) January 15, 2016 Refinery workers who were expected to clock on at the Alcoa Wagerup refinery during the recent WA bushfires were put in danger by their employer, according to unions.
Rio Tinto CEO freezes pay in 2016 (0) January 14, 2016 An internal email revealed Rio Tinto has implemented a global salary freeze on all employees due to the “new normal” of commodity price pressure.
Boom times ahead for lithium? (21) January 14, 2016 Demand for lithium will continue to grow strongly, according to Lithium Australia, driven by an increased need for battery storage.
Atlas Copco launches new compact drill (0) January 13, 2016 Atlas Copco has released its new radio remote control drill rig, the FlexiROC T20 R (Mark II).
Resources stocks knocked after RBS fears (0) January 13, 2016 The ASX has taken a battering on resources stocks overnight, after analysts advised shareholders to batten down the hatches.
Internet of Things to hone mine craft (0) January 13, 2016 An ‘Internet of Things’ cluster designed specifically for the mining and energy resources sector is set to boost productivity, efficiency and safety in the industry.
Newcastle Ports remain off-limits to third parties (0) January 12, 2016 Glencore will consider appealing a failed attempt to persuade the Government to regulate coal handling prices at the port of Newcastle.
Copper falls to new low (0) January 12, 2016 Copper has fallen to its lowest point since the global financial crisis, dragging the major miners down as well.
Arch Coal declares bankruptcy (2) January 12, 2016 American coal giant has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the coal price tumbles and it seeks to cut its US$.45 billion debt load.
Gindalbie Metals bows to market pressure (1) January 11, 2016 Gindalbie Metals has hit a roadblock with the withdrawal of funding by joint venture parent Ansteel.
Exeter University scientists are leading a new collaborative project to discover new mineral deposits across Europe.
The Zimbabwean Government will face legal action over the forced acquisition of diamond mines in the Marange region.
OZ Minerals has accelerated its plans to develop a new mine, the Carrapateena copper gold project, creating hundreds of new jobs.
Manitowoc has introduced a new Grove all-terrain crane for the global market.
Vale has recorded its worst quarterly net loss, and is considering the divestment of core assets.
Arrium has announced that it will make 30 redundancies and will ask mining employees to take a temporary pay cut of 10 per cent.
Global power and automation technologies specialist ABB will supply integrated electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full Field Development Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE as part of orders ...
CSIRO geologists have found ‘mineral footprints’ pointing to potential high grade zinc mineralisation deep under the existing McArthur River deposit.
A former mines manager and inspector has said that changing culture in the coal mining industry was partly to blame for the re-emergence of black lung in Queensland.
A fine of $130,000 has been issued to the company responsible for the death of a man at the Telfer Gold Mine in 2013.
South32 has announced a major restructuring, with plans to cut more than 800 positions from its Australian workforce, as its revenue falls close to a third.
Rio Tinto has suffered the same fate as other major miners, as its rating is downgraded and it’s given a negative outlook.
Federal ministers Josh Frydenberg and Christopher Pyne have announced the government will launch a new Growth Centre to drive innovation and productivity in the Australian resource sector.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a subcontract for work at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
Adani has struck a compensation deal with the Isaac Regional Council which will apply to infrastructure affected by the Carmichael project.
The Queensland government has passed legislation which will return rights to landholders and other objectors to take legal action against resources projects.
Clive Palmer is feeling the pain across a number of his assets, with Mineralogy back in court and liquidators moving in to bail out Queensland Nickel.
Monika Hausenblas, Royal Dutch Shell’s Executive Vice President Safety & Environment has been named Chair of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers
The Zimbabwean government has taken control of the Marange diamond fields, ordering nine companies to cease all mining activities.
Toxfree Solutions has won a five year contract to provide industrial and waste management services for BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
Metals company TNG has signed a development, construction, and mining MoU with Downer for the Mount Peake vanadium mine.
Increasing challenges to meet new productivity goals in the post-boom market have led ThyssenKrupp and Siemens to continue their mining industry partnership for another five years.
Barrick Gold has announced it will carry out a US$750 million bond buyback.
Iron ore has bounced higher on the back of hopes in renewed Chinese metal demand, finally breaking over the $US50 per tonne mark for the first time since September.
BHP has announced an enormous loss, as well as massive management shakeups that have seen division heads get the chop as it changes its dividend policy.
The future of the Browse Basin LNG project is uncertain, with Woodside petroleum reporting a 99 per cent fall in full year profit.
As the mining industry continues to suffer amidst a massive downturn, high debt, and low commodity prices, miners’ ratings are being heavily downgraded and many are left wondering who will ...
Copper could become a crucial ingredient in reducing fossil fuel emissions, with new research showing the element improves the efficiency of chemical looping.
A new litmus test for uncovering potential gold and other metals has been developed to support geochemical exploration.
Legal opposition to Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine, based on threats to local koala populations, has been quashed by the Land and Environment Court.
Chasm Consulting has released the latest version of its mine ventilation simulation software.
The life sciences industry is under immense pressure to maintain high drug quality and safety in a tough compliance environment while keeping investment and production costs low, and healthcare affordable. ...
The Roy Hill Holdings is chasing a $235 million performance bond from Samsung C&T as Samsung wins a similar case against Laing O’Rourke on the Roy Hill project.
Orica has relaunched its Minova Group as a stand-alone business following its restructuring.
Sandvik has joined the Coalition for Energy-Efficient Comminution, a knowledge sharing and change group focused on mining’s high energy consumption issues.
Glencore has carried out an early refinancing of its Revolving Credit Facility to replace its existing US$8.45 billion facility.
Graphite producer Talga Resources announced testwork on its Swedish product has shown reduced need for processing before use for battery manufacture.
The South Australian Government has followed through on the election promise of a new drill core library, opened at Tonsley yesterday.
More than a third of Australian mining companies will be cutting spending over the next 12 months, while the iron ore majors have a stable outlook for the year ahead, ...
Whenever a company commits to embracing the idea of operating and producing sustainably, it usually requires a mountain of commitment.
GME Resources has begun operations at its Devon Gold mine in WA.
Iluka Resources is set to mothball the Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in South Australia, with 33 jobs to be cut.
A supervisor has suffered crush injuries in a Western Australian underground mine after he was pinned between two vehicles.
Queensland Alumina Limited has followed through with the necessity of job cuts at the Barney Point refinery, however it is still unclear how many have gone.
Anglo American has announced it will completely exit coal, selling off its Australian assets as the miner posts a US$5.6 billion loss.
Despite gold starting 2016 as the best performing commodity, some analysts are predicting the metal will drop below US$1000 this year.
Geoscientific employment in Australia continues to plumb new depths, with record underemployment since the start of the Australian geoscientist employment survey in 2009.
Iron ore has seen a slight recovery as a stronger Chinese economy, and lower exports, lifts the metal.
Recently resigned federal minister Stuart Robert spent over $1600 of public funds on a trip to a North Queensland mine in which he had recently bought shares.
Moody’s has downgraded Anglo American to a negative outlook.
Mining is one of the toughest industrial sectors in Australia: It’s tough on the people, and it’s tough on the gear.
Lucapa has recovered a 404.2 carat diamond.
The Federal Exploration Development Incentive has seen broad industry coverage in the first year, with $70 million spend on greenfields exploration to the benefit of company shareholders.
Sedgman has agreed to CIMIC’s takeover offer.
An earthmoving contractor in WA has been fined for his responsibility in the dumping of 700 used tires on a Rio Tinto property at Paraburdoo.
Newcrest has made “significant progress” in its efforts to rescue a miner trapped underground for close to a week.
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Alliance Aviation and Virgin have entered a long term partnership to build their FIFO mining offering.
The re-emergence of black lung amongst Queensland coal miners has launched a Senate investigation into the issue.
Alrosa has found an enormous 122 carat diamond from its well-known Jubilee pipe.
Keech Australia has introduced a new innovation designed to assist construction and mining operators extend the working life of their loader buckets, and boost productivity by reducing costs and downtime.
An AngloGold Ashanti’s communications director was killed last week when hundreds of illegal miners stormed AngloGold’s Obuasi mine in Ghana.
Nathan Tinkler’s bankruptcy has sparked new fears about the State’s exposure to rehabilitation liabilities for the Dartbrook Coal Mine.
With McConnell Dowell securing the Northern Gas Pipeline contract with Jemena, the construction contractor has sent out a call for Expressions of Interest from suppliers and subcontractors.
Siemens has opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.
Atlas Copco has launched its latest surface drill rig offering, the SmartROC D60.
Pumps require maintenance: As much as we would hope to install the equipment and not have to revisit it again, we know that this is highly unlikely ever to be ...
Schneider Electric alongside nine other world leading companies participated in the UN Women’s inaugural HeForShe Parity Report.
Roy Hill has officially taken over the mine, rail, and port operations from Samsung C&T.
Nathan Tinkler’s company Australian Pacific Coal has taken a crucial blow, with Tinkler stepping down from the board over a new bankruptcy ruling.
Gold’s progression continues, as the metal climbs back over the US$1200 mark for the first time since June last year.
St Barbara has carried out a buyback of US$10 million worth of its senior secured notes.
Union officials will maintain their right of entry for meeting dragline operators aboard BMA draglines, according to a recent Fair Work Commission decision.
A worker has died at Olympic Dam following a ‘medical emergency’.
The world’s second largest single diamond, uncovered last year, has now been named.
Newcrest’s Gosowong gold mine has suffered a serious ‘geotechnical event’ which has trapped one worker underground.
The heads of major miners expect the downturn to get worse before it improves, as the industry begins tearing through existing cash reserves.
Queensland federal MPs have called for further ministerial support for a $100 million innovation fund aimed at the mining industry in Central and Northern Queensland.
The Endeavour Mine will soon have 80 per cent of its production cut, resulting in redundancy for 116 positions out of 170 positions employed by CBH Resources.
Manitou has launched its latest aerial work platform, the MAN’GO 12.
Cockatoo Coal has taken another tumble, with the Baralaba mine now going into care and maintenance to preserve cash and assets.
NRW has been awarded a drill and blast contract for the Isaac Plains coal mine.
Shipping queues have eased at Newcastle, with further shrinkage expected in the coming weeks.
Nickel has slumped to its lowest level in nearly 13 years as Chinese demand continues to recede.
BHP has teamed up with Canadian firm SaskPower to establish a carbon capture and storage centre.
West Australian mines are facing the heat this week, with temperatures predicted to edge close to 50 degrees Celsius.
Up to a third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss according to QRC data.
Doray has begun open pit mining at its Deflector gold project.
The planned large rail terminal and business park in the industrial area of Rutherford are currently under environmental investigations.
Increasing concerns over rising economic risks has caused a surge in mining stocks as investors flock to stable assets.
Alcoa has celebrated a new historic milestone, with the workforce having achieved 1 billion tonnes of bauxite mined over their 53 years in Western Australia.
The unions are gearing up to reclaim millions of dollars’ worth of benefits lost in redundancy loopholes, with a new precedent set by the Fair Work Commission.
Glencore has followed BHP’s lead in being downgraded by Standard & Poor’s.
Atlas Copco will launch its latest generation of its high output bucket crushers at this year’s Bauma event.
Hazelwood Power Corporation will soon face charges from Worksafe Victoria over the coal mine fire that smothered Morwell of coal smoke and caused extensive health problems among workers and the ...
Pybar has been awarded the contract to ramp-up production at Kidman Resources’ Burbanks gold mine.
South32 has announced a massive global restructuring, resulting in job cuts and major non-cash charges.
The Queensland treasurer Curtis Pitt has said he will help Adani to get mining approval for the Carmichael coal mine, but points out there are still “gates to be gotten ...
Komatsu has released its latest wheel loader, the WA600-8.
Rio Tinto is edging dangerously close to its lowest share price on the ASX since the GFC.
AGL has announced it will no longer carry out operations in gas production and exploration, and will exit its gas assets.
The NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy has been the target of hackers.
Spending by the mining industry in NSW has taken a considerable blow, down almost 17 per cent, or $2.3 billion year on year.
OZ Minerals is planning to expand Prominent Hill’s underground production by building a second decline.
New mineral processing techniques in the US could see it challenge the current Chinese hold on global rare earth minerals.
The Federal government has granted environmental approval for the Galilee Basin Carmichael coal mine, but developer Adani still needs to find $16 billion in funding for the project, as well ...
Gold has hit a three month high as investors flock to gold backed funds in the largest numbers in three years.
ABM Resources has announced it will cease operations on its Old Pirate gold mine in April, affecting 100 jobs.
ThoroughTec Simulation has been engaged by a diversified underground mining contractor operating throughout Australia and Asia Pacific to develop a training simulator for deployment in Indonesia
The Austar Coal Mine will go ahead with an extension of three new underground longwall panels, thanks to approval from the Department of Planning and Environment.
Anglo American may make a complete withdrawal from operations in Brazil, with a number of asserts already up for sale.
Struggling mining magnate and politician Clive Palmer was responsible for almost 96 per cent of all Australian political donations from mining companies in 2015.
A new, inexpensive method to potentially uncover copper deposits has been developed.
There’s a time and a place for making cheap purchases – but choosing tyres for mining loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and haul trucks is not one of them.
Nautilus has taken delivery of three seafloor mining tools for its underwater Solwara 1 project.
The Samarco mine in Brazil has experienced another spill at the site, only three months after the disaster that killed 17 people and caused devastation to waterways and a nearby ...
The QCLNG gas liquefaction plant will soon come under the control of Royal Dutch Shell following shareholder agreement for the takeover of BG Group.
Lego has developed a new mining set, a fully operational bucket wheel excavator.
The Electrical Trades Union has launched a million dollar industrial dispute against Kentz Australia over practices said to avoid paying redundant FIFO workers their final week of employment.
Newcrest has cut approximately 100 workers from its Cadia Ridgeway operation as it places the site into care and maintenance.
Mining has well and truly entered the age of automation, and while this is a boon for productivity and efficiency, it also brings with it a number of new risks ...
RungePincockMinarco has launched the latest version of their simulation software, HAULSIM
BHP has gone back to its roots with a donation of $5.7 million to the Broken Hill City Council.
The Pilbara coastline is under threat from a potential category 2 cyclone, likely to hit WA shores with gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour sometime on Friday night ...
Global steel output fell last year, the first time this has happened since 2009, according to figures from the World Steel Association released this week.
Coal and iron ore miners could continue to cut costs by squeezing transport contracts for haulage, a new report from Macquarie has observed.
Analysts say there is “little light on the horizon” for the current commodities downturn for several years due to increasing imbalances between physical supply and demand.
Nickel miner Panoramic Resources has lifted their voluntary trading halt and announced the Savannah resource will be moved onto care and maintenance, while a redundancy phase commences.
A number of people have been recognised for their contribution to mining and the resources industry in the 2016 Australia Day Awards.
A man who was assaulted in his bed at a Moranbah workers camp has won the right to make a compensation claim against his employer.
Normet has appointed Robin Lindahl as its new president and CEO.
The Mount Pleasant thermal coal mine has found a buyer, with the sale going to MACH Energy Australia for $US224 million plus royalties on future coal sales.
A man has died near the Appin coal mine after a car collided with a coal carrying truck earlier this morning.
The third Australian manganese operator in two months has closed operations as the commodity price falls.
Australia has signed an MoU on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, tying together the two nations energy sectors.
Terex will launch its new generation of articulated trucks at Bauma, in Germany, later this year.
The latest Mount Gibson Iron quarterly report has revealed fresh evidence that staff at the iron ore producer’s loading facilities would be facing up to 20 job losses.
Sandvik has carried out another shakeup at the top, appointing a new executive vice president and CFO.
Approximately 380 workers jobs have been cut as Consolidated Minerals place the Woodie Woodie mine in care and maintenance.
Independence Group has cut jobs and halted exploration at its Long nickel mine.
Santos has reported its highest annual gas production since 2007, causing a 20c jump in share prices on yesterday’s trade.
Western Australian lithium is building interest in line with strengthening prices, with Lithium Australia (LIT) set to commence exploration near Ravensthorpe next week.
A large 133.4 carat diamond has been recovered from Lucapa Diamond’s Lulo deposit.
A new performance-based contract for the rail haulage of coal has been signed between Aurizon and long-term customer Syntech Resources, running between the Cameby Downs Mine and the Port of ...
China is reportedly set to close 4300 coal mines over the next three years.
Clive Palmer has fired across the bow of News Limited over reporting of Queensland Nickel’s recent financial dealings.
The DMP has warned crane operators and other competent persons to properly inspect head sheaves on their machines prior to operation.
A strengthening lithium market has led to a commitment for a $7 million capital spend on the recommencement of production at the Mt Cattlin mine.
A research paper by UBS has predicted that a combination of automation and connectivity will see the competitive advantage of low labour cost countries shrink, but also lead to rising ...
The Office of the Chief Scientist has published the first national STEM Programme Index.
Clive Palmer’s collapsed refining company Queensland Nickel (QNI) is facing extreme levels of scrutiny from government, industry groups and the media, with workers left short changed on redundancy benefits, and ...
Pacific National has been accused of being insincere following the news that 46 Hunter coal train drivers will lose their jobs as the company advertises for casual drivers to work.
Anglo American has sold the Callide coal mine to Batchfire resources.
MACA has acquired Alliance Contracting.
BHP has released its half yearly operational review for 2015, showing productivity improvements despite missing guidance due to Samarco disaster.
The falling of the oil price, coupled with the lifting of sanctions on Iran’s crude oil, has seen the price slip to below US$30, cheaper than the barrels supposedly used ...
De Beers has cut diamond prices in an attempt to stem the predicted slowdown in the sector.
Mining and civils contractor NRW Holdings has made a symbolic cost-cutting move, reducing the CEO’s pay by 40 per cent.
North Korea is reportedly upgrading its coal haulage rail lines as it plans to increase output.
Normet has acquired Atlas Copco’s MEYCO dry concrete spraying business.
BGC Contracting has won a five year contract extension with Cliffs Natural Resources.
A new IBISWorld report has highlighted petroleum refining, contract mining, and diamond mining as the country’s fastest declining industries in 2016.
Mining consumables business Bradken must rectify unacceptable odour levels emitted from its Kilburn factory by February next year, the Environmental Protection Authority has said.
Rio Tinto is spruiking “solid fourth quarter results”, in a bid to reassure shareholders after the doom and gloom announcement of a company-wide pay freeze last week.
Eaton has developed new floating housing brakes for heavy duty dragline applications.
Jean-Marc Lieberherr, Rio Tinto diamonds’ managing director, is stepping down from the miner.
After announcing job cuts last week, Queensland Nickel has gone into voluntary administration marking another blow to the Palmer empire.
Miners have declared the industry has reached ‘peak gold’, with production likely to only decline in the future.
Chevron has reached a long awaited milestone for the Gorgon project, now kicking off the cool-down of the plant ready for LNG production.
China has announced it will shut more than 1000 mines across four provinces in the country’s north and south.
Tempo has been awarded contract extensions worth $65 million.
Caterpillar has appointed Denise Johnson as the new head of its Resources Industries division.
Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel has joined the trend of contractionary restructuring, with an announcement the company will cut 237 workers from the ranks.
With five cases of Black Lung diagnosed among Queensland miners, unions have declared they fear many more miners will be found with the disease.
BHP has announced a pre-tax impairment of US$7.2 billion on its US onshore oil and gas assets.
Refinery workers who were expected to clock on at the Alcoa Wagerup refinery during the recent WA bushfires were put in danger by their employer, according to unions.
The NSW Department of Planning has approved Orica’s proposal to increase the levels of ammonia at its Kooragang Island facility.
Contractors have been cut at OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine.
South32 is reportedly considering bidding for US$1 billion worth of Anglo American’s unwanted assets.
An internal email revealed Rio Tinto has implemented a global salary freeze on all employees due to the “new normal” of commodity price pressure.
Demand for lithium will continue to grow strongly, according to Lithium Australia, driven by an increased need for battery storage.
Sandvik has developed a new range of bits for drilling raise boring pilot holes.
Doosan has developed a new range of severe duty buckets for crawler excavators.
Atlas Copco has released its new radio remote control drill rig, the FlexiROC T20 R (Mark II).
The Bloomberg Commodity Index has recorded its worst start to a year since data began collection in 1992.
The ASX has taken a battering on resources stocks overnight, after analysts advised shareholders to batten down the hatches.
An ‘Internet of Things’ cluster designed specifically for the mining and energy resources sector is set to boost productivity, efficiency and safety in the industry.
Glencore will consider appealing a failed attempt to persuade the Government to regulate coal handling prices at the port of Newcastle.
Copper has fallen to its lowest point since the global financial crisis, dragging the major miners down as well.
The Queensland black lung toll continues to climb, with a fifth case diagnosed by a US specialist.
American coal giant has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the coal price tumbles and it seeks to cut its US$.45 billion debt load.
Gindalbie Metals has hit a roadblock with the withdrawal of funding by joint venture parent Ansteel.