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Drainage and design flaws to blame for Samarco disaster: report (0) September 1, 2016 A report into the disastrous tailings dam burst at BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine has found drainage and design flaws to be the culprit.
Future of crew aboard stranded coal ship unstable (0) August 31, 2016 Reports are mixed on Five Stars Fujian’s future as it remains stranded off Queensland’s Port of Gladstone since July 19.
Cudal Lime faces legal action after nearby resident’s death (0) August 31, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Cudal Lime Products and two of its employees following the death of a local resident.
Coal miners strike against workforce casualisation (3) August 31, 2016 Anglo American German Creek coal miners are striking as Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiations fail to meet a conclusion.
Miner killed at Newlands coal mine (3) August 30, 2016 A 55 year old worker has died after a fatal incident at the Newlands coal mine.
Victoria bans fracking, will NSW follow? (0) August 30, 2016 $Victoria bans fracking, will NSW follow?$ The Greens are calling on New South Wales to follow Victoria’s lead and ban fracking.
Atlas Copco launches new underground mining truck (14) August 30, 2016 Atlas Copco has given Australian miners a sneak peek at its latest underground haul truck, the MT65, ahead of its official unveiling at MINExpo.
New lithium plant on the cards for Kwinana (3) August 30, 2016 China’s Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries plans to develop a $400 million lithium plant in Kwinana, Western Australia.
Macmahon fined for worker death (4) August 30, 2016 Macmahon has been fined $75,000 for the death of a worker at Glencore’s CSA copper mine.
Rio Tinto fined for breaching Fair Work Act (3) August 30, 2016 Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek coal mine has been fined $50,000 after illegally standing down an injured miner.
Federal Court dismisses activist delaying of Adani mine (0) August 30, 2016 Adani has welcomed the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss Australian Conservation Foundation’s (ACF) efforts to prevent the development of the Carmichael mine.
Resources sector plays key role in renewable energy: QRC (1) August 30, 2016 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has launched a campaign to highlight the resource sector’s vital role in renewable energy.
BHP publish Samarco dam failure findings (0) August 30, 2016 A panel commissioned to investigate the cause of BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine dam failure have released their findings.
Komatsu announces new VP for mining (0) August 30, 2016 Komatsu has appointed Dan Funcannon as the new head of large mining trucks globally.
Middlemount South buys Anglo American Foxleigh coal mine (0) August 29, 2016 Anglo American has sold the Foxleigh coal mine to a joint venture of Middlemount South. POSCO, and Nippon Steel.
Win a One-of-a-Kind Mining Experience (0) August 29, 2016 Experience the world’s best mining equipment up close and on your own terms. We’re giving away a trip to the Caterpillar Demonstration & Learning Center in Tinaja Hills, Ariz., where ...
NSW mining health and safety conference to tackle black lung (0) August 29, 2016 Efforts to combat the potential resurgence of black lung in NSW is one of the major focuses at NSW Minerals Council’s 2016 Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) conference.
Woodside looks to restart Browse LNG (6) August 29, 2016 Woodside is looking to recommence their abandoned Browse LNG project after it was halted in March.
Westpac forecasts iron ore’s collapse (0) August 29, 2016 Westpac has predicted iron ore’s return to gloomier days, falling below US$40 per tonne next year.
New method to produce metals developed (5) August 29, 2016 MIT researchers attempting to create a new battery have uncovered a new way to produce antimony, as well as smelting other metals.
Gas monitors for off-site managers and stakeholders (0) August 29, 2016 Work, Health and Safety (WHS) is on the high priority list of most organisations, especially those in potentially life-threatening industries like mining, manufacturing and other industrial workers. Form 2003 to 2014, ...
Conergy develops Aussie first grid-connected solar and storage plant (846) August 26, 2016 Conergy is developing Australia’s first solar and battery storage plant connected to a major electricity grid in the small town of Lakeland in far north Queensland.
Atlas Copco releases new range of dewatering pumps (0) August 26, 2016 Atlas Copco has launched 18 new additions to its open frame diesel-driven centrifugal dewatering pump range.
QLD Govt works to prevent potential mine spillage into Murray Darling (123) August 26, 2016 The Queensland government has taken emergency steps to prevent a mine storage spill affecting the Murray Darling Basin.
How to successfully navigate volatility in mining [video] (877) August 26, 2016 Mining companies must adopt a different mindset to manage volatility – their survival depends on it. EY’s Paul Mitchell explains why in his recent blog.
World-scale ammonium nitrate factory opens in Pilbara (899) August 25, 2016 Orica and Yara have opened their joint venture Yara Pilbara Nitrates ammonium nitrate plant, located in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, and expect it to be operational by the year’s end.
CIMIC win coal contract extensions (0) August 25, 2016 CIMIC’s Thiess and Sedgman subsidiaries have won $105 million worth of Queensland coal contract extensions.
Glencore records slump in earnings (6) August 25, 2016 Glencore has recorded a 38 per cent slump in EBIT year on year.
Huge 4 kilo gold nugget discovered in Victoria (847) August 25, 2016 An Australian prospector has discovered a massive 145-ounce gold nugget worth more than $250,000.
Volvo breaks record for world’s fastest truck (0) August 25, 2016 Volvo Trucks’ Iron Knight has officially won the title of the world’s fastest truck, beating the existing speed records in both the 500 and 1,000 metre standing start categories on ...
CSIRO unveils CSG air quality data live-stream (18) August 25, 2016 Members of the public will be able to live-stream air quality data from coal seam gas areas in Queensland following the CSIRO’s air quality measurement program.
Rio Tinto celebrates half a century of Pilbara iron ore export (0) August 25, 2016 Rio Tinto has celebrated 50 years since its first contracted iron ore shipment set sail.
Cat expands underground mining trucks (1) August 25, 2016 Caterpillar Underground Machinery has acquired the IP for Ground Force Worldwide’s underground articulated truck designs.
Supreme Court upholds decision to suspend Young Mining operations (0) August 24, 2016 The NSW Supreme Court has upheld the decision to suspend operations at Young Mining after the company failed to pay environmental rehabilitation security deposits.
Macmahon may exit Nigeria (4) August 24, 2016 Macmahon is conducting a review over whether to continue its operations in Nigeria following the abduction of several workers earlier this year.
Remediation to begin at former BHP waste dump (0) August 24, 2016 The Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) has awarded Georgiou Group a $5.8 million contract to remediate one of BHPs former waste dumps on Kooragang Island.
FMG’s ratings upgraded (1) August 24, 2016 Following its positive end of year results Moody’s has upgraded FMG’s credit rating.
Evolution Mining buys into Glencore’s Ernest Henry mine’s gold (1) August 24, 2016 Evolution has acquired a major stake in Glencore’s Ernest Henry copper gold mine.
ACCC concerned over Utah Point price warning (0) August 24, 2016 The competition watchdog the State Government it must toughen up oversight of prices charged at Port Hedland’s Utah Point facility if it wants to privatise the bulk export terminal. In a ...
WA launches new draft ventilation codes (0) August 23, 2016 The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has released a draft code of practice for ventilation in hard rock mining.
Volvo launches new high reach demolition machine (0) August 23, 2016 Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has launched its EC480E HR high reach demolition machine for heavy duty demolition.
Coal workers’ pay halving may set precedent (0) August 23, 2016 A number of West Australian companies are following Griffin Coal’s example of dramatically slashing pay after EBAs expire.
New sea creature named after FIFO workers (1) August 23, 2016 A new sea creature discovered off Western Australia’s Dampier coast has been named after FIFO workers.
Airship pitch to remote miners (5) August 23, 2016 One of the world’s biggest companies is pitching airships as a solution for mining companies to develop inaccessible projects.
Rio abandons Indian diamond mine over conservationist concerns (1) August 22, 2016 Rio Tinto has exited from a diamond mine project in India amidst constant battles with tiger conservationists and tribal groups, regulatory issues and lowered diamond prices.
FMG reports profit as it continues to drive down debt (0) August 22, 2016 Fortescue has reported US$985 million in profit in its latest end of year results, a 212 per cent increase year on year.
New study on asbestos remediation methods (4) August 22, 2016 A University of California San Diego study has challenged the belief that asbestos fibres cannot move through soil.
COAG Energy Council sets reforms for energy sector (0) August 22, 2016 The COAG Energy Council is implementing new reforms and a major program to further lower emissions and maintain an affordable energy system.
FMG releases its latest mineral reserves figures (0) August 22, 2016 Fortescue Metals Group has released the latest figures on its current ore reserves and mineral resources.
Stress-free, low cost equipment maintenance system (0) August 22, 2016 All the industries are constantly looking for effective and productive equipment utilisation and management. This maintenance and high tech service is an essential part an organisation’s Business-As-Usual activities; the new age ...
Komatsu launches ultra class mining truck (0) August 22, 2016 Komatsu Australia has released the 980E-4 electric drive haul truck.
Worker injured in arc flash incident (0) August 22, 2016 A WA worker has been burnt in a low voltage switchboard arc flash incident.
QLD government to set up a black lung parliamentary review (1) August 19, 2016 The Queensland Government is launching a parliamentary review into the resurgence of coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), or black lung, in the state.
Carmichael coal mine native title decision comes today (0) August 19, 2016 Update: The Federal Court has dismissed the native title decision against Adani’s Carmichael mine with the company welcoming the result.
Driller injured in helicopter fall (3) August 19, 2016 A drill offsider has been injured in a helicopter lifting incident.
Cat will no longer build tracked drills, bord and pillar mining machinery (0) August 19, 2016 Caterpillar has announced it will discontinue manufacture of its room and pillar and track drills.
Mining systems take the lead at Australian Technologies Competition (0) August 18, 2016 Thirty eight of Australia’s tech companies have been shortlisted at the Australian Technologies Competition for the ATC16 Business Accelerator, with mining featuring heavily among the finalists.
UQ develop new bauxite processing method (0) August 18, 2016 The University of Queensland has worked with Rio Tinto to create a new way to process bauxite ores.
Young Mining operations suspended over unpaid environmental deposit fees (0) August 18, 2016 NSW Riverina based Young Mining, a subsidiary of Orind Australia, has had its licence suspended for failing to pay environmental rehabilitation security deposits.
PNG relinquishes stake in Bougainville Panguna mine to locals (0) August 18, 2016 Papua New Guinea (PNG) has given its share in the Panguna copper gold mine to the people of Bougainville in a historic move by the parliament.
Maptek releases new survey data tools (0) August 18, 2016 Matpek has released its new I-Site Studio 6.1 which includes new tools that streamline management of survey data.
Metso sign massive underground mining deal with Codelco (0) August 18, 2016 Metso has signed a deal with Codelco to aid the transformation of the enormous Chuquicamata mine from open cut to underground.
Komatsu unveil new mining shovel (4) August 18, 2016 Komatsu has released its ‘next gen’ mining shovel, the 700 tonne PC7000.
Flexco launches belt trainer for conveyor tracking (0) August 17, 2016 Flexco has released the PTEZ Belt Trainer tracking idler for its line of belt trainers.
Atlas Copco releases compact iP generators (2) August 17, 2016 Atlas Copco has unveiled two new inverter power (iP) generators.
BHP makes gargantuan loss (4) August 16, 2016 BHP has recorded a loss of US$6.235 billion year on year, a 434 per cent decline from its position last year.
Latest improvements to mine scheduling software (0) August 16, 2016 Hexagon Mining has released improvements to its MineSight Schedule Optimiser (MSSO) in Version 9.6.
EPA gives Mulga Rock uranium project the go ahead (0) August 16, 2016 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended the approval of Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium project in WA.
Atlas Copco consolidates mining businesses (3) August 16, 2016 Atlas Copco has consolidated its mining consumables business in the US and its mining equipment operations in China.
Lower welding expenses and improved efficiency with flux cored wire (0) August 16, 2016 Equipment costing comes with many logistical concerns as some products can exclude the use of other products. For MIG welding, gas is one of the most important part of the job. ...
Evolution to sell Pajingo gold mine to Chinese firm (0) August 16, 2016 Evolution has agreed to sell the Pajingo gold mine to Chinese company Minjar Gold for $52 million.
RCR win Rio Tinto iron ore contract (0) August 16, 2016 RCR Tomlinson has been awarded a contract to provide materials handling systems at Rio Tinto’s Silvergrass mine.
Downer wins contract extension at Karara (4) August 15, 2016 Downer has secured a four year contract extension with Karara Mining until March 2022
Women in STEM to shine during National Science Week (1) August 15, 2016 Flinders University has unveiled an illuminating project to highlight successful women in Australia’s STEM sector as part of National Science Week (13 – 21 August).
Coal miners lose Griffin pay dispute (0) August 15, 2016 After months of ongoing industrial action Griffin Coal maintenance workers have lost their pay dispute. The dispute began in June – after a series of failed enterprise bargaining agreements – and saw ...
MMG’s Golden Grove may be for sale (0) August 15, 2016 MMG has confirmed it is open to the sale of its Golden Grove mine in Western Australia.
Lycopodium win Perseus gold contract (0) August 15, 2016 Lyocpodium has won a $38.4 million contractor for the delivery of the Sissingue gold project.
New Curtin Uni facility unlocking ‘hidden’ gold (0) August 15, 2016 Scientists at Curtin University have uncovered gold nanoparticles in arsenopyrite using atom probing.
Santos announce billion dollar GLNG impairment (0) August 15, 2016 Santos has announced a write-down of US$1.5 billion on its GLNG asset.
Coal ship owners ‘vanished’ while unpaid crew left without supplies (809) August 15, 2016 The Australian Council of Mission to Seafarers has committed up to $10,000 after the Australian Marine Safety Authority found a coal ship’s crew weren’t paid wages in more than two ...
Iron ore to leap even higher (0) August 12, 2016 This year’s iron ore rally is expected to continue due to the weakening US dollar and supported by Chinese growth, Prestige Economics president Jason Schenker says.
NSW buys back BHP Caroona coal exploration licences (0) August 12, 2016 The NSW Government has bought back BHP’s Caroona coal exploration licences on the Liverpool Plains for $220 million.
Miner dies from Black Lung, CFMEU claims (9) August 12, 2016 A former miner has died due to complications from Black Lung, the CFMEU has claimed.
Mining health and safety conference set for the Gold Coast (0) August 12, 2016 The Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference will take place this year on the Gold Coast for the first time since its inception 28 years ago.
Ausdrill wins contract extension with Perseus (5) August 12, 2016 Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has signed a contract with Perseus Mining for added mining works at Ghana’s Edikan Gold Mine.
McLanahan unveils new line of vibrating screens (0) August 12, 2016 McLanahan has released the MD Vibratory Screen line of vibrating screens; compact, high capacity, dry screening unit for minerals.
Plans for first commercial space mining venture gets off the ground (0) August 11, 2016 Deep Space Industries has announced plans to launch the world’s first commercial extra-terrestrial mining mission.
Cat unveils first hard rock longwall system (3) August 11, 2016 Cat has released the new Rock Straight System, the HRM220, a fully mechanised longwall system for continuous mining of flat and tabular deposits of hard rock minerals.
Frozen creature unearthed in Siberian mine (5) August 11, 2016 Miners have uncovered the remains of a strange creature in the diamond sands at the Udachny mine in Siberia.
New Peabody business plan outlines Australian asset future (0) August 11, 2016 Peabody Energy has outlined a new business plan after it was given a last minute financial lifeline.
Petra unearths another large gem (6) August 11, 2016 Petra Diamonds has unearthed a 138.57 carat Type IIa diamond at its Cullinan mine in South Africa.
BHP Billiton opens new app development hub (128) August 10, 2016 BHP has launched its new Mobile Applications Hub in Shanghai which will develop applications for mobile devices to help improve workers’ communications and productivity at sites worldwide.
Wambo coal enviro statements released (4) August 10, 2016 The joint Glencore and Peabody Energy Wambo coal mine has released its environmental impact statements to the public.
Cat launch new motor grader with larger engine (0) August 10, 2016 Caterpillar has unveiled its new 14M3 motor grader, which builds on its predecessor models.
New down-the-hole drill system to combat over-drilling (0) August 10, 2016 Sandvik has developed the Centrex Pro, a new down-the-hole drilling system designed with Spiral Flush to protect against the impacts of over-drilling.
Man-made materials found to occur in nature (0) August 10, 2016 Scientists in Canada and Russia have discovered rare minerals found in Siberian coal mines have similar structures to man-made metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
NZ WorkSafe drops Pike River disaster charges against Whitall (0) August 10, 2016 WorkSafe New Zealand has dropped all charges and appeals against former Pike River coal mine head Peter Whitall after his insurer paid survivors and the victims’ families.
Miner sets himself on fire to protest pay delays (0) August 10, 2016 A Ukrainian coal miner has set himself alight to protest ongoing wage arrears after industrial action and hunger strikes failed.
Copper Mines of Tasmania pleads guilty after worker deaths (0) August 9, 2016 Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) has pleaded guilty to safety failure charges after the deaths of underground workers its Mt Lyell site in 2013.
Caterpillar dozers equipped with remote technology (4) August 9, 2016 RCT has successfully retrofitted a Caterpillar D8R with remote technology to adhere to new safety regulations.
Evolution considering Pajingo gold divestment (2) August 9, 2016 Evolution Mining is considering the divestment of its Pajingo gold mine, after receiving approaches for the asset.
Mining and those three little words [opinion] (11) August 9, 2016 The mining industry may not be at its economic peak, but it is a peak time for it to institute major change.
McArthur River mine halts work after dust issues (49) August 8, 2016 The Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy are investigating whether waste rock at Glencore’s McArthur River Mine is burning yet again.
Report released into fatal gantry accident (14) August 8, 2016 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has released an initial report into a fatal incident where a worker was crushed by a gantry bridge.
New mineral extraction process developed (907) August 8, 2016 Scientists at South Australia’s Flinders University are developing a series of experiments to extract minerals from ore using environmentally friendly microbes usually found on mine sites.
Industry Q&A: Innovation, organisation design and strategy overhauls (0) August 8, 2016 METS industry body Austmine discusses with VCI how innovation is changing the face of the resources industry.
High capacity roof support (6) August 8, 2016 Many may be familiar with the classic children’s toy “Lincoln Logs ®.” These cleverly designed miniature toy logs have notches cut into them to fit together in constructing model-size log ...
Leading the Game – The new iSeekplant Mobile App (0) August 8, 2016 ISeekplant.com.au is a web, mobile and SaaS platform that streamlines the plant procurement process for major industry sectors such as civil construction and mining. ISeekplant helps contractors to discover and ...
Brambles creates leading independent joint venture company (0) August 5, 2016 Brambles has announced an agreement to combine its Oil & Gas container solutions businesses with Hoover Container Solutions to create an independent joint venture company. The joint venture will be 50 ...
Production to begin at world’s largest new diamond mine (1) August 5, 2016 Mountain Province Diamonds has began ramping up its Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories to commercial production, following its successful commissioning.
Resources companies honoured at 2016 AMMA awards (150) August 5, 2016 The ninth annual Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) Industry Awards took place on Thursday to celebrate outstanding people and programs in Australia’s resources industry.
Automatic lubrication device for bearings (1) August 5, 2016 Schaeffler has released the latest series of Motion Guard automatic lubrication devices, an environmentally friendly method of keeping bearings adequately lubricated.
Rio’s half yearly report delivers strong iron ore performance (0) August 4, 2016 Rio Tinto’s latest half yearly report has indicated a $3.2 billion net cash generation from their operations in their latest half year financial report.
Minetec secures $1.8m technology contract (1) August 4, 2016 Minetec has won a $1.8 million contract with RUC Cementation Mining Contractors to provide underground tracking technologies for a WA mine.
Indigenous woman becomes Fortescue’s CEO for a day (1) August 4, 2016 Careen Lee was selected as Fortescue’s CEO for a day, experiencing how the business operates from the highest level.
Employment prospects for geoscientists start to see positive outlook (9) August 4, 2016 Job prospects for Australia’s geoscientists are showing signs of improvement with falling rates of unemployment.
Movement Planner goes live to support Aurizon’s network (0) August 4, 2016 GE Transportation and Aurizon have announced a successful implementation of GE’s Movement Planner into Aurizon’s Control Centre.
FMG focusing on driving down debts, the perfect blend, at Diggers (0) August 3, 2016 Fortescue Metals has highlighted how its debt strategy is starting to pay dividends for the miner at Diggers & Dealers.
Kalmar reach stacker delivered to Newcrest Mining (9) August 3, 2016 Kalmar and NTP Forklifts Australia are delivering the new Kalmar reach stacker model to Newcrest’s Mining Cadia Valley Operations Dewatering Facility in New South Wales. The new machine is the largest ...
Mood upbeat at Diggers & Dealers (14) August 3, 2016 Gold has been the rock star of this year’s Diggers & Dealers, Evolution Mining’s Jake Klein has said, but nickel and lithium are the surprise winners of 2016.
Failed mine rehabilitation fees could have taxpayers footing the bill (0) August 3, 2016 A Western Australian initiative to refund mine rehabilitation funds has backfired, critics say.
Lycopodium wins gold plant contract (0) August 3, 2016 Lycopodium has been awarded a $68.5 million EPC processing plant contract from Toro Gold.
Zinc rallies after months of mine closures (1) August 3, 2016 The zinc rally is set to continue in strength with open interest, a total of outstanding contracts in zinc on the London Metal Exchange, reaching its highest since October.
RPM relaunches Open Cut Coal solution software (0) August 3, 2016 Runge Pincock Minarco announces the relaunch of their Open Cut Coal XPAC Solution, which has been completely rebuilt to offer more advanced functionality and address specific challenges of Open Cut ...
New technology generates power using conveyor belt energy (865) August 3, 2016 Martin Engineering has introduced its new technology that uses kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate power to run electronic systems within a power station. The Martin Roll Gen ...
Rio Tinto reinvesting in the Pilbara (4) August 3, 2016 Rio Tinto has announced it will invest $338 million to complete development of its existing Silvergrass iron ore mine.
Nickel price to rise, Indpendence Group says (1141) August 2, 2016 Growing electric vehicle battery demand coupled with the Philippines cracking down on mining spells a boon for the nickel industry, Independence Group has said at Diggers & Dealers.
Gorgon LNG production on track (2) August 2, 2016 Gorgon’s second processing line is expected to produce LNG by October and the Third train by April next year, Chevron says.
New innovation initiative launched in Europe (60) August 2, 2016 Russia-based diamond mining group, ALROSA, has become a partner of the GeneratorS 2016 which encourages innovation in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Brierty wins Newmont gold contract (5) August 2, 2016 Brierty has secured a $30 million contract for mining services at Newmont’s Boddington gold project.
New global mining code developed (847) August 2, 2016 A new mining code has been launched by the World Initiative of Mining Lawyers (WIOML) to aid countries in both attracting investment and securing benefits for their own economies.
Gold, lithium to shine at Diggers & Dealers (3) August 1, 2016 The 25th Diggers & Dealers conference gets underway today, with the price of gold – the metal the conference was founded on – at near-record highs. The West Australian reports that ...
Renewables are decreasing SA electricity prices (5) August 1, 2016 A new Climate Council report has revealed the number of electricity price spikes in South Australia has tumbled with the increase of renewable electricity. The report entitled Mythbusting: Electricity prices in ...
Fortescue competes with BHP for Port Hedland towage market (0) August 1, 2016 Fortescue Metals Group plans to compete with BHP Billiton for the contestable towage market in Port Hedland, but has vowed not to merely replicate the existing service. Opening a new front in ...
Anglo American knocks back merger, despite fears of worsening slump (0) August 1, 2016 Anglo American has reportedly rejected a merger offer from Vedanta Resources, despite CEO Mark Cutifani’s fears the worst is yet to come.
QME 2016 Wrap (13) August 1, 2016 An insight into what was on show in Mackay, and the themes of this year’s QME.
Kalgoorlie Super Pit up for sale (2) July 29, 2016 Barrick Gold will put its share of Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit gold mine on the market.
R U OK? campaign tackles FIFO worker mental health support (0) July 29, 2016 Suicide prevention organisation R U OK? has launched a new campaign encouraging FIFO workers to support one another before they “hit rock bottom”.
Geoscience Australia takes out innovation award (6) July 29, 2016 Geoscience Australia’s Mineral Potential Mapper tool has won the Engaging with the Edge category at the 2016 Public Sector Innovation Awards.
Case against Tasmanian mine deaths resumes (8) July 29, 2016 Charges against Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) are proceeding in August after the company failed to meet health and safely requirements that lead to the deaths of three workers.
Gold miner killed at Waihi (4) July 29, 2016 A miner has been killed after his loader tipped, while operating underground at OceanaGold’s Waihi mine.
Sulfur fire at Perth industrial business (0) July 28, 2016 A 100 square meter sulfur pile was on fire at an industrial site in Kwinana, Perth.
New partnership to boost Queensland METS sector (0) July 28, 2016 Resource Industry (RIN) and Austmine have entered an agreement advance each organisation’s support of the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector in the Mackay region.
New raise boring machine set for Australian release (0) July 28, 2016 Sandvik is set to release the first Rhino 100HM raise boring machine in Australia next year. The machine is a new type of highly mobile, self-contained, raise borer for underground production ...
Women reach for success in new mentoring program (1) July 28, 2016 A new mentoring program has been launched in Brisbane to help women develop their careers in Queensland’s resources industry.
Embrace innovation or suffer, Deloitte tells miners (1) July 28, 2016 Cost cutting and incremental improvements aren’t enough to lift mining, and the industry must embrace innovation or else, a Deloitte report says.
BGC wins Queensland mining contracts worth $114 million (0) July 27, 2016 BGC Contracting has secured contracts worth $114 million to provide mining services at two operations in Queensland.
Pilbara mine employees reimbursed almost $250k (0) July 27, 2016 Thirteen mine workers have received a sum of $240,600 in back pay from a labour hire company after not receiving their termination entitlements at a mine in the Pilbara. After less ...
Seabed investigation begins at nuclear power site (0) July 27, 2016 Furgo has begun marine site characterisation works for Horizon Nuclear Power at the proposed Wylfa Newydd power station site on the Isle of Anglesey, UK.
New mine ventilation solutions to benefit site planning (0) July 27, 2016 Maptek and VUMA, a subsidiary of Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE), have partnered to create a mine design and ventilation solution system.
Miner killed at Norseman (3) July 27, 2016 A worker has been killed at the Central Norseman gold mine.
New tailings dam for MMG’s Rosebery mine (0) July 26, 2016 MMG’s mine in Rosebery Tasmania is building a new $30 million tailings dam to further extend the mine’s life. The mine mainly produces lead, zinc, and copper, as well as gold ...
New fracking alternative technology to be released (1) July 26, 2016 $New fracking alternative technology to be released$ Australian based company V2H International is launching a new environmentally safe jetting technology for the oil and gas industry. This will come after the completion of a merger between technology group ...
QLD Government to review financial assurances for mine rehabilitation (0) July 26, 2016 The Mackay Conservation Group has supported the Queensland State Government’s move to review the formula used for calculating financial assurances associated with mine rehabilitation. Currently, mining companies must lodge a financial ...
Drones take flight to benefit resources industry (1) July 26, 2016 Shell has welcomed the announcement of the Queensland Government’s $1 million support of a research project using remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), or drones.
Lowest cost alternative for high-performance support (0) July 26, 2016 A strong and stable standing roof support that can handle the high deformation of tailgate environments is imperative to all longwall mines worldwide. In 1993, USA-based Strata Products Worldwide introduced ...
QME 2016 officially opens (2) July 26, 2016 The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition has been officially opened for 2016.
Could a Trump win lift gold? (1) July 26, 2016 A new ABN AMRO study states gold will rise in price under a potential Trump presidency.
Valor announces Australian projects manager (5) July 26, 2016 Joe Ray has joined Valor as Australian projects and programs Manager, to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts within Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Rio Tinto to turn to contractors for iron ore (1) July 25, 2016 Rio Tinto has announced it will now only hire contract labour for its iron ore operations.
New drill hammer withstands heat of geothermal drilling (0) July 25, 2016 Sandia National Laboratories, in collaboration with Atlas Copco, have designed a drilling tool that can withstand the heat of geothermal drilling.
BHP withdraws from Newman FIFO camp (3) July 25, 2016 BHP Billiton has withdrawn from its Kurra Village FIFO camp in Newman, WA, securing a win for Nationals leader Terry Redman over the camp’s license extension.
Carrington coal terminal receives two new ship-loaders (0) July 25, 2016 Two new coal ship-loaders to be installed at the Carrington coal terminal arrived in the Newcastle port on Sunday afternoon.
Are Rio Olympic medals only fools gold? (0) July 25, 2016 The gold medals at this year’s Summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro will be shiny and yellow but will contain hardly any gold.
Aurizon cuts 300 jobs whilst writing off Aquila acquisition (0) July 25, 2016 Frieght rail operator Aurizon has written off its investment in Aquila Resources and said it was shedding about 300 jobs in response to weakening coal prices.
Five mining companies record zero deaths: mining safety report (0) July 22, 2016 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released the 2015 mining safety report, with five members recording zero fatalities for the year.
Coal exports rise in the hunter (13) July 22, 2016 The Hunter region has recorded rise in coal exports year on year, despite a drop in price.
South Australia’s final frontier to be explored (4) July 22, 2016 OZ Minerals has partnered with Mithril Resources to explore seven new licence areas in South Australia’s last underexplored frontier.
Thyssenkrupp partner with EIRICH on minerals processing (1) July 22, 2016 Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has partnered with EIRICH to build high capacity grinding mills.
Komatsu to acquire Joy Global (4) July 22, 2016 Komatsu will acquire mining machinery manufacturer Joy Global for US$3.7 billion.
Monadelphous secures contracts worth $140million (4) July 21, 2016 Monadelphous won new contracts and additional works for a range of projects in the resources industry valued at $140 million.
BHP records production declines as it continues ‘streamlining’ (0) July 21, 2016 BHP has recorded a drop in first half production levels across the board.
QLD Government sets new exploration program (0) July 21, 2016 The Queensland Government has launched a new annual exploration program, releasing 826km2 of land for tender for minerals and gas exploration over the next 12 months.
Yokohama develops new underground machine tyres (0) July 21, 2016 Yokohama have released the latest addition to the Y67 off-the-road line of tyres for underground mining.
Contractor fined for arc flash incident (2) July 21, 2016 Contractor Crushing Services International has been fined after a work was seriously burned in an arc flash incident.
Thiess win Oyu Tolgoi contract (4) July 21, 2016 Thiess has been awarded the first underground decline project at the Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi mine.
Million dollar red diamond coin sold (28) July 20, 2016 The Perth Mint has sold the $1 million dollar Argyle red diamond coin within two days of its release.
Pybar win Carrapateena decline contract (0) July 20, 2016 Pybar have won the contract to build OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena decline.
Valence Industries enters voluntary administration (4) July 20, 2016 Valence Industries, owner of the Uley graphite mine south west of Port Lincoln, has entered voluntary administration after failing to raise capital.
SACOME chief executive resigns (6) July 20, 2016 South Australia Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) chief executive Jason Kuchel will step down from his position at the end of November this year.
CSIRO develop low cost magnesium (0) July 20, 2016 In a move that could help reinvigorate the metal production industry in Australia, CSIRO and Enirgi Group have joined forces to develop and commercialise an affordable and low-emission technology for ...
CFMEU calls for better training to help doctors combat black lung (0) July 19, 2016 The CFMEU is calling for increased training of doctors who assess the health of coal workers following the release of the Monash University review into black lung.
Centre of Excellence opened to replace hole left by Cat’s exit (0) July 19, 2016 A new Manufacturing Centre of Excellence has been opened in Burnie, in response to Caterpillar Underground Mining’s decision to move manufacturing to Thailand.
Rio Tinto releases second quarter production results (1) July 19, 2016 Rio Tinto has seen production increases across the board, seeing a leap in all segments bar coking coal.
Matt Canavan appointed as new resources minister (0) July 19, 2016 Matt Canavan has been appointed the new mines minister, as well as Northern Australia.
Wollongong Coal fined for dirty water discharge (0) July 19, 2016 Wollongong Coal has been fined $30,000 by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) after its Russel Vale coal mine discharged dirty water into Bellambi Gully in December last year.
One dollar coal mine gets bid from conservation group (0) July 19, 2016 Mackay Conservation Group is offering to pay $2000 for the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, following TerraCom’s plan to purchase it for just $1.
Sandvik divest mining materials handling division (0) July 19, 2016 Sandvik has announced it will divest its Mining Systems division to private equity firm CoBe Capital.
EPA satisfied with Werris Creek mine water discharge (0) July 18, 2016 The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has found that the water discharged from the Werris Creek mine met environmental requirements.
Indigenous joint venture win contract for Century mine maintenance (0) July 18, 2016 A joint venture between the Waanyi Prescribed Body Corporate (Waanyi PBC) and ReGen has secured a contract for maintenance at MMG’s Century mine.
WA uranium mines to see environmental approval (0) July 18, 2016 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is expected to approve two uranium mines in WA’s Goldfields.
Delta win Wollongong Coal contract (905) July 18, 2016 Delta SBD have won a contract for mining services at Wollongong Coal’s Wongawilli mine
The state of metals: June 2016 (4) July 18, 2016 An insight into how metals have performed the year to date, and how they move in the year ahead from Pallion Group and ABC Bullion general manager Nicholas Frappell.
BHP launch coal remote operations centre (18) July 18, 2016 BHP has launched an integrated remote operations centre in Brisbane for its coal business.
QLD supports new mine worker memorial (0) July 18, 2016 The QLD government is contributing to the construction of a new Moura Miners’ Memorial to honour workers who died in mining accidents.
Lowering your Cost per kW with MV Drive Solutions for Large Industrial Applications (0) July 18, 2016 In a dynamic market where electricity costs are rising and commodity prices are falling, Australia’s industrial sector is looking at new ways to improve their bottom line and maximise efficiency. ...
The Winners of the 2016 Women In Industry awards (6) July 15, 2016 The third annual Women In Industry awards drew together hundreds of people, focusing on the amazing achievements of women in Australia’s industrial sectors.
WA DMP reveals how fatal drill incident occurred (0) July 15, 2016 A West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has revealed how the first fatal accident of 2016 occurred.
Atlas Copco Compressors expands VSD range (0) July 15, 2016 Atlas Copco Compressors has expanded its range of GA screw compressors with variable speed drive technology.
More suspected cases of black lung (1) July 14, 2016 Around 20 Queensland miners will be retested for black lung following US reviews of the x-rays, which have detected signs of the disease.