Strike action draws closer for Chevron’s Gorgon project (0) July 21, 2015 Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
Australian gold stocks take a hit (0) July 21, 2015 The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
Gas not to blame for worker dizziness (0) July 21, 2015 A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
Don’t Let Water Ruin Your Vital Data Assets (0) July 21, 2015 If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi release new wheel loaders (13) July 21, 2015 Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner successfully launches into space (0) July 20, 2015 Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
Ad scammer loses appeal, faces 6 months behind bars (0) July 20, 2015 The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest reports Papua New Guinea death (0) July 20, 2015 Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
QLD to overturn mining protest ban (0) July 16, 2015 Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore (0) July 16, 2015 Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
CFMEU claim mining bosses stifling safety on sites (0) July 16, 2015 Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
FMG shuts one camp at Christmas Creek mine (0) July 16, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
Shire of Esperance irate about uranium remarks (0) July 15, 2015 The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
BHP see massive US shale impairment (0) July 15, 2015 BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Solar project to commence at Degrussa (0) July 15, 2015 Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
Lack of exploration funding in QLD budget (0) July 15, 2015 While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
PAC misled over Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion (0) July 15, 2015 Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
Next gen hard hat to change the way we work (0) July 14, 2015 Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Students head to mining camp (0) July 14, 2015 Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
Will uranium be shipped through Esperance? (0) July 14, 2015 With the uranium industry gaining momentum in WA, Canadian miner Cameco has suggested Esperance as an export hub for products.
First indigenous mines inspector in WA (0) July 14, 2015 Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar secures Tasmanian smelter future (16) July 14, 2015 Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
UNSW opens new Mechanical Engineering precinct (0) July 13, 2015 The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore price making a slow climb (0) July 13, 2015 Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
HHA Group winds up (169) July 13, 2015 Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Fallout from the Watermark coal mine approval continues (0) July 13, 2015 Political finger pointing and blatant name-calling has taken centre stage since Shenhua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal project was approved by Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Newcastle coal terminal up for final approval (0) July 13, 2015 Supporters of the proposed T4 coal loader at Newcastle will have to jump through a final hoop today, with 100 speakers registered to address a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing ...
Macmahon announce new CEO (0) July 13, 2015 Macmahon has announced Sybrandt van Dyk as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Price of iron ore rebounds (3) July 10, 2015 The price of iron ore has posted a 10 per cent increase since it hit a new record low yesterday, but is still languishing below $US50 a tonne.
Gold Ridge tailings dam threatens to burst (0) July 10, 2015 The Solomon Islands government have declared the Gold Ridge mine a disaster area, with the tailings dam close to overflow and environmental catastrophe.
Still time for 2015 Prospect Awards nominations (0) July 10, 2015 With only one month to go before nominations close for the Prospect Awards, the Australian Mining team is looking for more of Australia’s best and brightest in the industry to ...
Workers injured in Pilbara road accident (0) July 10, 2015 Two mining workers have been injured in a vehicle collision that occurred 200km south of Port Hedland on Thursday afternoon.
Iron ore hits record low of $US44.10 (0) July 9, 2015 Iron ore is trading at a record low of $US44.10 per tonne after crashing 11 per cent overnight.
Peabody sells Wilkie Creek coal mine (0) July 9, 2015 Peabody Energy has sold off its Wilkie Creek coal mine to Sekitan Resources, a subsidiary of Exergen.
Queensland LNP proposes funding assistance (0) July 8, 2015 Queensland’s LNP opposition has proposed to establish a new commission to help private sector projects in the Galilee Basin seek public funding.
Iron ore drops below US$50 (0) July 8, 2015 Iron ore has fallen below the psychological US$50 per tonne benchmark, dipping to US$49.60 overnight.
Roy Hill under safety concern scrutiny (0) July 8, 2015 Safety concerns have again brought the Roy Hill project to the attention of WA safety regulators.
Orica cuts production at Gladstone (3) July 8, 2015 Orica has announced a reduction in production and jobs at its Gladstone Yarwun site.
Mine planning changes in NSW (0) July 7, 2015 NSW state government will today reveal a draft planning amendment to remove a rule which stipulates the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine must be the principal consideration when ...
Bauxite shipping crew underpaid and underfed (0) July 7, 2015 The crew of a ship chartered by Rio Tinto has come to the attention of the ITF with reports of underpayment and poor conditions while operating in Australian waters.
Ausenco and Duro Felguera form alliance (0) July 7, 2015 Mining and construction engineering firms Ausenco and Duro Felguera have formed an alliance create a global EPC partnership.
New range of stainless pumps (0) July 7, 2015 Maag Industrial Pumps has launched a new range of stainless steel models of the G Series internal gear pumps.
Tonnes of coal fines spill into Wollangambe River (0) July 6, 2015 Investigations are continuing after a coal wall collapse at Centennial Coal’s Clarence Colliery spilled into part of the Wollangambe River.
Search resumes for missing prospector in WA (0) July 6, 2015 The search for missing WA prospector Jennie Kehlet is set to resume after police located the remains of her husband Raymond Kehlet at the bottom of a 12 metre mine ...
Drillsearch on the lookout for new CEO (0) July 6, 2015 Drillsearch Energy has announced its CEO Brad Lingo is leaving the top job, effective immediately.
Cisco opens new innovation centre in WA (108) July 6, 2015 Cisco has officially opened its new Internet of Everything Innovation Centre at Curtin University.
Kimberley Diamonds leaves a poor legacy (0) July 6, 2015 Ellendale diamond mine owner Kimberley Diamonds has a history of failed royalty payments to the WA government.
New mining tyres released (4) July 6, 2015 Michelin has developed new mining tyres for the 250 ton rigid mining haul truck.
Get Safety & Economy from Your OTR Tyres (0) July 6, 2015 The mining industry is kicking on through the back end of a boom period, and is therefore under continuous financial pressure to optimise operational efficiencies.
Minemax releases new scheduler with capex functions (0) July 4, 2015 Mine planning and scheduling solutions provider Minemax announces the release of Minemax Scheduler version 6.1.9 featuring new Capex functionality enhancements.
Insiders say Anglo American to shed office jobs (0) July 3, 2015 A raft of cuts are expected for staff at Anglo American offices around the world, in the effort to keep shareholders onside.
Goonyella job cuts under scrutiny (0) July 3, 2015 Redundancies at the Peabody mine have come under scrutiny in court, with the CFMEU warning of the potential for full-time employees to be replaced with cheaper contractors.
Data Loggers Deliver Reliable Data Analysis in Remote Locations (0) July 3, 2015 The heavy industries place workers and machinery in some of the toughest working conditions out there – making life difficult for the execution of faultless data management and transmission.
New LHD lip system launched (3) July 3, 2015 MTG has released new bucket protection systems for underground LHDs.
$9 billion on offer for Asciano (0) July 2, 2015 Australia’s biggest rail and ports company, Asciano, has been targeted by Canada’s Brookfield Infrastructure in a bid worth $9 billion.
Sandvik unleashes new continuous miner (0) July 2, 2015 Sandvik has released a new continuous miner for mid-size room and pillar applications, the MC350.
Thiess wins South American contract (0) July 2, 2015 Thiess has won its first contract in the Americas, securing a services agreement for work at the Encuentro Oxides mine in Chile.
WA mining sector needs strong reform: report (0) July 2, 2015 A new report states Western Australia needs to adopt an agenda of reform if it wants to be a world-leading global mineral and energy resources hub.
New blasting world record set (0) July 2, 2015 Dyno Nobel has reportedly set a new world record for through seam blasting.
Iron ore price back below $US60 (0) July 2, 2015 The price of iron ore is in another downward spiral, trading at below $US60 per tonne.
Warkworth coal under threat from new ecological listing (0) July 1, 2015 The federal listing of 400 acres of critically endangered forest may threaten the approvals process for the Mt Thorley-Warkworth coal expansion project.
Mine safety training turns to virtual reality (0) July 1, 2015 Coal Services has teamed up with the University of Wollongong to measure the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train miners.
Kimberly Diamonds shifts to Africa (12) July 1, 2015 The Ellendale Diamond mine in the Kimberly region of WA is expected to close, leaving miners and support staff out of work .
New Eucla minerals sands mine close to approval (0) June 30, 2015 Diatreme Resources have edged closer to their goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin, with the release of their Public Environmental Review in WA.
Massive gold discovery in WA turning heads (0) June 30, 2015 The discovery of WA’s biggest gold deposit in the last decade has put Gold Road Resources in the spotlight.
X2 resources could acquire Rio Tinto’s coal assets (0) June 30, 2015 Reports have emerged that former boss of Xstrata, Mick Davies, is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of coal assets.
BHP carries out management changes (0) June 30, 2015 BHP has announced changes in its management structure, with more focus on petroleum.
Sydney’s water an acceptable risk for 13 years of coal (0) June 30, 2015 The proposed Springvale coal mine extension has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Assessment Commission, but has yet to jump through state and federal government hoops, as well ...
Mining needs to focus on the future, EY says (0) June 29, 2015 Ernst & Young’s latest mining risks survey has highlighted the shrinking investment landscape will have massive flow on effects for the sector’s future growth.
Regulatory burdens to reduce in WA (0) June 29, 2015 WA mines minister Bill Marmion has tabled a new bill in parliament which will consolidate environmental management provisions in the Mining Act 1978 into one part.
South32 continues fall since listing (6) June 29, 2015 South32 has continued its downward progression since listing, falling by a fifth since May, reaching a new low.
Nine die in attempted coal mine theft (0) June 29, 2015 Nine people have died in an abandoned Chinese coal mine while attempting to illegal mine coal.
Union calls FIFO camp tax breaks into question (0) June 29, 2015 The CFMEU has called for scrutiny of tax breaks for miners who utilise temporary accommodation camps to house workers, and released a new report on the issues for camps and ...
HHA Group enters administration (2) June 29, 2015 Heavy Haulage Australia, a McAleese Group subsidiary, has entered into administration, and McAleese is seeking recompense.
Make Every Step a Safe One with Rubber Soled Safety Boots (0) June 28, 2015 Whether it’s above or below ground, the rugged, remote and rough mining environment exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
New investment in Bradken (0) June 26, 2015 Dampened demand for mining equipment has led supplier Bradken to seek investment to pay down debt and increase operating flexibility.
Tricky dicks are taking the piss (0) June 26, 2015 The sale of prosthetic penises and fake urine used to pass mine site drug screening is on the rise, according to Queensland Police.
New cone crusher launched (23) June 26, 2015 Terex Minerals Processing has released a new cone crusher, the TCC1150.
The changing face of Australia’s Heavy Industry (0) June 26, 2015 With an increased focus on efficiencies and the bottom line, those working in Australia’s mining and oil and gas industries are looking for ways to improve productivity and production management.
Field portable spectrometers released (0) June 26, 2015 Spectral Evolution has launched a new field portable spectrometer to aid clay identification in mineral assemblages.
Redundancies for Olympic Dam support staff (0) June 25, 2015 BHP will drop 140 positions from their Olympic Dam operation, in a round of redundancies said to help increase efficiency.
New Acland coal mine approvals in question (0) June 25, 2015 The Queensland Labor government has announced it is reviewing approvals for the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Mining royalties to fall by $3bn in QLD budget (0) June 25, 2015 The Queensland budget is set to take a $3 billion hit over the next four years on the back of falling mining royalties.
Curtin attracts new geoscience funding (0) June 25, 2015 Curtin University’s Professor Zheng-Xiang Li has been honoured as one of the world’s leading geoscience researchers, having received the Australian Laureate Fellowship from the Federal Government.
Macmahon sells Mongolian arm (3) June 25, 2015 Following long running legal battles and work stoppages, Macmahon has finally exited from Mongolia.
Orica wins massive contract (5) June 25, 2015 Orica has won a contractor to provide a variety of drilling, blasting, and supply services for PhosAgro’s Apatit operation in Russia.
NSW to speed mine planning approvals (0) June 24, 2015 The NSW 2015 State Budget has allocated $17 million to speed up the assessment of mining projects.
BRW rich list reflects tough year for iron ore (0) June 24, 2015 There were no prizes for guessing the tycoon who topped the BRW 2015 Rich List in Australia, however a rough year for iron ore miners has seen stocks plummet and ...
ASIC takes Padbury Mining to court (25) June 24, 2015 The ASIC has taken civil action against Padbury Mining and two of its directors over funding deals for the Oakajee port and rail project.
Aussie coking coal at nine year low (1) June 23, 2015 Coking coal prices have dropped to new lows, bringing Australian suppliers down to sell for US$93 per tonne.
Glencore Australia to pay global unit for marketing (0) June 23, 2015 Glencore will make good on its promise to close down their Singapore marketing hub, but instead will pay a new entity within its global chain to market and distribute coal.
QRC calls for infrastructure investment (0) June 23, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council has called on the state government to send a clear signal to potential investors and customers regarding infrastructure investment.
Curragh cuts contractors (0) June 23, 2015 The Curragh coal mine has cut approximately 70 contractors from the operation.
Evidence destroyed aboard death ship (0) June 23, 2015 Audio recorded on the upper deck of the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius has gone missing, a coronial inquest was told.
Summit Industrial Chillers cooling off remote Aussie mines (0) June 23, 2015 Summit Industrial Chillers ensured Solomon Hub was insulated against significant losses in production by an innovative redesign of the proposed centralised plant.
Get Control of Your Global Trade Cash Flow (0) June 23, 2015 The import and export arena continues to evolve as the world’s trade corridors expand beyond traditional and local markets – creating significant business opportunities on a global scale if cash ...
Cut Resistance Technology: The Key to Mine Site Hand Safety (0) June 23, 2015 In today’s highly tech-savvy world, it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with all the technological improvements being introduced across industries, designed to make our lives easier and safer.
Olympic Dam back to full capacity (1) June 22, 2015 Olympic Dam’s production capacity is back up after operations resumed for the primary Svedala Mill last week.
Macmahon announces multi-million dollar writedown (21) June 22, 2015 Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced a $125 million writedown due to challenging conditions in the resources sector.
ERA chairman steps down over Ranger problems (0) June 22, 2015 The chairman and two directors of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) have stepped down following last week’s revelation that the Ranger 3 Deeps project will not go ahead.
New operators safer with simulated training (0) June 21, 2015 Machinery operator training may become safer and cheaper thanks to remote control solutions which enable trainees to build their skills without needing to use a machine.
Inquiry chair backs FIFO mental illness research (0) June 19, 2015 The Western Australian FIFO inquiry report has been met with mixed reactions, most notably from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
Traditional owners bitter about failed NT mines (0) June 19, 2015 Roper River traditional landowners have expressed a ‘once bitten, twice shy’ philosophy about future mining developments in the Top End after the collapse of two iron ore juniors.
SACOME calls on gov to accelerate project development (0) June 19, 2015 The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy has called on the South Australian Government to end its ‘procrastination’ over resources development in the state.
TNG showcases the benefits of vanadium (0) June 19, 2015 A solar array and vanadium batteries may be used to power the Mount Peake vanadium project, after an MOU was signed between strategic metals miner TNG Limited and renewables group ...
FIFO inquiry recommends new code of practice (0) June 18, 2015 A new code of practice must be developed to address FIFO work arrangements in Western Australia, according to a report tabled in state parliament this morning.
New funding announced for NT explorers (0) June 18, 2015 The Northern Territory government has announced a round of exploration grants which will assist ten projects through the region.
Turkish visit QLD to learn mine safety (0) June 18, 2015 A delegation of Turkish mining officials is visiting Queensland in order to learn about the state’s mining safety training and technology.
Lobbyists face off over tax deductible donations (0) June 18, 2015 The push to revoke Deductible Gift Recipient status from organisations involved in anti-mining protests has drawn attention to tax benefits for mining lobbyists.
China and Australia sign Free Trade Agreement (0) June 18, 2015 Australia has signed a Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) with China designed to lock in existing trade and allow for future growth and access to the country.
Is Your Land Mobile Radio System Tough Enough? (0) June 18, 2015 Could you drive over your Land Mobile Radio (LMR) with a tank or truck, drop it from 100m in the sky or set it on fire and know that it ...
Not All Wear Parts Are Created Equal (0) June 18, 2015 In the competitive economic environment, businesses are being forced to consider their financial outlay against their production efficiencies.
‘How to take the risk –and hassle- out of hiring’ (0) June 17, 2015 The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is an essential part, as well as a product of, economic cycles – they thrive when the economy is healthy, but become less ...
Breaking: Suicide tragedy strikes family of FIFO worker (0) June 17, 2015 Renewed calls to change rosters have gone up from the Roy Hill camp after the death of a worker, said to have taken his own life during the night on ...
BHP wins case to fire obese worker (0) June 17, 2015 BHP has won a compensation case against a worker who was fired for being morbidly obese.
Amputee awarded right to compensation (0) June 17, 2015 A gas pipeline worker has been granted the right to workers compensation for an infection which resulted in amputation of his lower leg.
Mining jobs continue to lose ground (0) June 17, 2015 Mining jobs continue to tumble, with the DFP Mining and Resource Job Index slipping 4.9 per cent in May.
Queensland exploration funding announced (0) June 17, 2015 Several projects in Queensland will benefit from $1.035 million worth of investment from the state in metals and gas.
Queensland coal to break export records (0) June 16, 2015 Queensland coal exports are set to hit record levels as end of financial year reporting comes through.
Iron ore falls below $US65 (0) June 16, 2015 Just days after hitting a four-month high, the price of iron ore has fallen below $US65 per tonne.
Mining rising out of the downturn (0) June 16, 2015 Mining has reached the bottom of the downturn and has begun its recovery, according to a new IBISWorld report.
FIFO hearings continue in Queensland (0) June 16, 2015 MP Bob Katter has had his say in the Queensland FIFO debate, calling on mining companies to change the way they do business.
Atlas Iron has fallen short of its $180 million target, raising just $86 million in capital funding.
BHP winds back royalty payments to Iluka as iron ore continues to ebb.
Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
Andrew Forrest’s investment in Impact Minerals caused the junior’s shares to climb 15 per cent on Friday.
Atlas Copco have created a new low pressure rock drill for surface drilling applications.
The mine that created mining behemoth Rio Tinto is set to re-open in Spain.
Anglo American has announced a writedown of $US4 billion due to its Minas-Rio iron ore project in Brazil and Australian coal assets.
Whitehaven Coal lifted production by 66 per cent in in the June quarter due to the continued ramp up of Maules Creek mine.
Poseidon Nickel has cut jobs as it halts plans to restart the Lake Johnston nickel operation.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said he is prepared to halt the development of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine if the project does not meet the strict conditions he put in place.
Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
The unhealthy stigma attached to mental health problems is stopping miners from seeking help.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
GR Engineering has won another EPC contract for Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
Bradken has been forced to reaffirm its full-year guidance after its share price took a hit.
BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
The NSW Minerals Council says discussions around the approval of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine have been dominated by “outlandish exaggerations” by people who oppose the mine.
While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
A widespread cut in production is needed if the mining industry is to grow, according to Macquarie Bank.
Vale plans to cut 25 million metric tonnes of high cost iron ore from its portfolio, but analysts say the move will do little to help the depressed price of ...
Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
The second episode of a two-part Australian Story special has seen Gina Rinehart recount the struggle she went through to save Hancock Prospecting after her father died.
With the uranium industry gaining momentum in WA, Canadian miner Cameco has suggested Esperance as an export hub for products.
Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Atlas Copco has unveiled its new DrillAir Y35 portable compressor for geothermal drilling applications.
Political finger pointing and blatant name-calling has taken centre stage since Shenhua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal project was approved by Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Supporters of the proposed T4 coal loader at Newcastle will have to jump through a final hoop today, with 100 speakers registered to address a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing ...
The mining, manufacturing and quarrying industries put their workers and equipment through some of the toughest conditions on the planet.
Federal MP Clive Palmer has spoken up about China’s new coal testing regime, recommending retaliatory action.
Macmahon has announced Sybrandt van Dyk as its new CEO, effective immediately.
The Solomon Islands government have declared the Gold Ridge mine a disaster area, with the tailings dam close to overflow and environmental catastrophe.
There is growing demand for fieldys in WA, as the job market sees a revival.
With only one month to go before nominations close for the Prospect Awards, the Australian Mining team is looking for more of Australia’s best and brightest in the industry to ...
Hume Coal has announced plans for a new underground coal mine that could create 300 jobs.
Two mining workers have been injured in a vehicle collision that occurred 200km south of Port Hedland on Thursday afternoon.
Cummins Filtration have developed a new lubrication filter for its Cummins ISX engines.
The discovery of opals in a meteorite from Mars may be proof of life on the red planet.
Coal exports are still growing, in spite of a weakened market.
ESCO Corporation has released a new SecureLift lifting system.
Aurizon has won renewals for its Dawson and Callide coal mine haulage contracts.
Iron ore is trading at a record low of $US44.10 per tonne after crashing 11 per cent overnight.
Peabody Energy has sold off its Wilkie Creek coal mine to Sekitan Resources, a subsidiary of Exergen.
Queensland’s LNP opposition has proposed to establish a new commission to help private sector projects in the Galilee Basin seek public funding.
Rio Tinto has defended the expansion of the Warkworth coal mine in the face of changes to NSW planning regulations.
Excelsior Gold’s Bardoc South mining proposal has been approved by the WA DMP.
Safety concerns have again brought the Roy Hill project to the attention of WA safety regulators.
Orica has announced a reduction in production and jobs at its Gladstone Yarwun site.
NSW state government will today reveal a draft planning amendment to remove a rule which stipulates the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine must be the principal consideration when ...
The crew of a ship chartered by Rio Tinto has come to the attention of the ITF with reports of underpayment and poor conditions while operating in Australian waters.
Mining and construction engineering firms Ausenco and Duro Felguera have formed an alliance create a global EPC partnership.
The price of iron ore is tumbling to levels which threatens to leave some junior miners unprofitable.
Sandvik has won a large contract for materials handling machinery in South Africa.
A worker has been injured this morning at the Boggabri coal mine.
Maag Industrial Pumps has launched a new range of stainless steel models of the G Series internal gear pumps.
Investigations are continuing after a coal wall collapse at Centennial Coal’s Clarence Colliery spilled into part of the Wollangambe River.
The search for missing WA prospector Jennie Kehlet is set to resume after police located the remains of her husband Raymond Kehlet at the bottom of a 12 metre mine ...
Rio Tinto has announced its support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
Drillsearch Energy has announced its CEO Brad Lingo is leaving the top job, effective immediately.
Cisco has officially opened its new Internet of Everything Innovation Centre at Curtin University.
Ellendale diamond mine owner Kimberley Diamonds has a history of failed royalty payments to the WA government.
Michelin has developed new mining tyres for the 250 ton rigid mining haul truck.
The mining industry is kicking on through the back end of a boom period, and is therefore under continuous financial pressure to optimise operational efficiencies.
Mine planning and scheduling solutions provider Minemax announces the release of Minemax Scheduler version 6.1.9 featuring new Capex functionality enhancements.
The Pilbara Ports Authority exported 21 per cent more iron ore this year
Embattled iron ore miner Atlas Iron recommenced mining at their Mount Webber mine this week.
Bridon has developed a new wire rope for electric mining shovels.
Graphite miner Talga Resources have commenced trial mining in Sweden
Dando Drilling has developed a new rig designed for drilling on steep terrain.
Contract workers are set to lose their jobs at BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur coal mine.
A longwall collapse at Glencore’s West Wallsend coal mine is set to hinder production at the site.
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says he is committed to boosting the number of women working in senior management roles at the company.
Redundancies at the Peabody mine have come under scrutiny in court, with the CFMEU warning of the potential for full-time employees to be replaced with cheaper contractors.
The heavy industries place workers and machinery in some of the toughest working conditions out there – making life difficult for the execution of faultless data management and transmission.
MTG has released new bucket protection systems for underground LHDs.
An open-pit mine wall collapse at Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine has left a public road closed for a month.
Australia’s biggest rail and ports company, Asciano, has been targeted by Canada’s Brookfield Infrastructure in a bid worth $9 billion.
Sandvik has released a new continuous miner for mid-size room and pillar applications, the MC350.
Thiess has won its first contract in the Americas, securing a services agreement for work at the Encuentro Oxides mine in Chile.
A new report states Western Australia needs to adopt an agenda of reform if it wants to be a world-leading global mineral and energy resources hub.
Dyno Nobel has reportedly set a new world record for through seam blasting.
The price of iron ore is in another downward spiral, trading at below $US60 per tonne.
Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine will shed between 30 and 50 full time roles at the operation.
The WA Government has launched a multi-million initiative to extend the life of major mines, as well as reveal the next big deposits.
Queensland treasury officials in the Newman government regarded the Carmichael coal project as “unbankable” due to high debt and offshore corporate structure.
The federal listing of 400 acres of critically endangered forest may threaten the approvals process for the Mt Thorley-Warkworth coal expansion project.
Coal Services has teamed up with the University of Wollongong to measure the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train miners.
The Ellendale Diamond mine in the Kimberly region of WA is expected to close, leaving miners and support staff out of work .
Peabody Energy is cutting production and jobs from its Metropolitan Mine in New South Wales.
Diatreme Resources have edged closer to their goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin, with the release of their Public Environmental Review in WA.
The discovery of WA’s biggest gold deposit in the last decade has put Gold Road Resources in the spotlight.
The final public hearings for the Warkworth mine extension are expected to see strong opposition from the Save Bulga.
Reports have emerged that former boss of Xstrata, Mick Davies, is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of coal assets.
BHP has announced changes in its management structure, with more focus on petroleum.
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Newcrest Mining has started gold exploration at a tenement in North Queensland.
A fire has broken out at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine screenhouse.
Ernst & Young’s latest mining risks survey has highlighted the shrinking investment landscape will have massive flow on effects for the sector’s future growth.
WA mines minister Bill Marmion has tabled a new bill in parliament which will consolidate environmental management provisions in the Mining Act 1978 into one part.
South32 has continued its downward progression since listing, falling by a fifth since May, reaching a new low.
A donation to the Australian Workers Union has come under scrutiny as it did not appear in electoral disclosures.
Nine people have died in an abandoned Chinese coal mine while attempting to illegal mine coal.
The CFMEU has called for scrutiny of tax breaks for miners who utilise temporary accommodation camps to house workers, and released a new report on the issues for camps and ...
Heavy Haulage Australia, a McAleese Group subsidiary, has entered into administration, and McAleese is seeking recompense.
Whether it’s above or below ground, the rugged, remote and rough mining environment exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
Northern Territory miner Krucible Metals has been summonsed in relation to gross mismanagement of drilling programs.
Bechtel has raised more than $126,000 to support Leukaemia patients and their families.
The sale of prosthetic penises and fake urine used to pass mine site drug screening is on the rise, according to Queensland Police.
Terex Minerals Processing has released a new cone crusher, the TCC1150.
With an increased focus on efficiencies and the bottom line, those working in Australia’s mining and oil and gas industries are looking for ways to improve productivity and production management.
Spectral Evolution has launched a new field portable spectrometer to aid clay identification in mineral assemblages.
Workers at Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine have been asked to take a pay cut.
BHP will drop 140 positions from their Olympic Dam operation, in a round of redundancies said to help increase efficiency.
Is crowdsourcing to sift through reams of exploration data the new way for miners to uncover the next big deposit?
The Queensland Labor government has announced it is reviewing approvals for the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
The Queensland budget is set to take a $3 billion hit over the next four years on the back of falling mining royalties.
More than 200 people will gather in Sydney tonight as the winners of the 2015 Women in Industry Awards are announced.
Curtin University’s Professor Zheng-Xiang Li has been honoured as one of the world’s leading geoscience researchers, having received the Australian Laureate Fellowship from the Federal Government.
Following long running legal battles and work stoppages, Macmahon has finally exited from Mongolia.
Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Orica has won a contractor to provide a variety of drilling, blasting, and supply services for PhosAgro’s Apatit operation in Russia.
A bill designed to implement Australia’s level of underground mining safety regulations in New Zealand has been quashed.
A hand injury to a mining worker can be debilitating – cutting much deeper than the just the skin itself.
The NSW 2015 State Budget has allocated $17 million to speed up the assessment of mining projects.
Reports have emerged that Adani has stopped engineering work on its massive Carmichael mine in Queensland.
A Rio Tinto employee fired for swearing at his supervisor has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected by the Fair Work Commission.
In a sign of the challenges facing iron ore companies, one explorer has decided to walk away from developing the commodity.
The ASIC has taken civil action against Padbury Mining and two of its directors over funding deals for the Oakajee port and rail project.
The West Australian Government has handed out more than $4.65 million to companies for drilling and prospecting projects across the state.
Coking coal prices have dropped to new lows, bringing Australian suppliers down to sell for US$93 per tonne.
Glencore will make good on its promise to close down their Singapore marketing hub, but instead will pay a new entity within its global chain to market and distribute coal.
The Queensland Resources Council has called on the state government to send a clear signal to potential investors and customers regarding infrastructure investment.
The Curragh coal mine has cut approximately 70 contractors from the operation.
Audio recorded on the upper deck of the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius has gone missing, a coronial inquest was told.
GroundProbe has released a new slope stability monitoring radar for use in pit.
Both ANZ and Goldman Sachs have reiterated predictions that the price of iron ore will drop by at least $US10 per tonne.
Summit Industrial Chillers ensured Solomon Hub was insulated against significant losses in production by an innovative redesign of the proposed centralised plant.
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Chinese mining firm Zijin Mining Group has made a takeover bid for Australia’s Phoenix Gold.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding says long-term demand for the commodity is strong, but warned high-cost producers would not last long in the current market.
Olympic Dam’s production capacity is back up after operations resumed for the primary Svedala Mill last week.
ThyssenKrupp Australia has acquired Pilbara based Maxx Engineering.
Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced a $125 million writedown due to challenging conditions in the resources sector.
The chairman and two directors of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) have stepped down following last week’s revelation that the Ranger 3 Deeps project will not go ahead.
RungePincockMinarco will acquire FlexSim Software’s simulation software.
Machinery operator training may become safer and cheaper thanks to remote control solutions which enable trainees to build their skills without needing to use a machine.
The Western Australian FIFO inquiry report has been met with mixed reactions, most notably from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart plans to sue to the company responsible for the Channel Nine mini-series ‘House of Hancock’.
Roper River traditional landowners have expressed a ‘once bitten, twice shy’ philosophy about future mining developments in the Top End after the collapse of two iron ore juniors.
The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy has called on the South Australian Government to end its ‘procrastination’ over resources development in the state.
A solar array and vanadium batteries may be used to power the Mount Peake vanadium project, after an MOU was signed between strategic metals miner TNG Limited and renewables group ...
Caterpillar has entered into a strategic alliance with Modustri to develop better machine wear measurement.
Western Areas will acquire Glencore’s Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia.
A new code of practice must be developed to address FIFO work arrangements in Western Australia, according to a report tabled in state parliament this morning.
The Northern Territory government has announced a round of exploration grants which will assist ten projects through the region.
A delegation of Turkish mining officials is visiting Queensland in order to learn about the state’s mining safety training and technology.
The push to revoke Deductible Gift Recipient status from organisations involved in anti-mining protests has drawn attention to tax benefits for mining lobbyists.
Australia has signed a Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) with China designed to lock in existing trade and allow for future growth and access to the country.
Could you drive over your Land Mobile Radio (LMR) with a tank or truck, drop it from 100m in the sky or set it on fire and know that it ...
In the competitive economic environment, businesses are being forced to consider their financial outlay against their production efficiencies.
The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is an essential part, as well as a product of, economic cycles – they thrive when the economy is healthy, but become less ...
Renewed calls to change rosters have gone up from the Roy Hill camp after the death of a worker, said to have taken his own life during the night on ...
The Carmichael coal project faces more legal threats, with an amended challenge to the environmental approval for the mine.
BHP has won a compensation case against a worker who was fired for being morbidly obese.
A gas pipeline worker has been granted the right to workers compensation for an infection which resulted in amputation of his lower leg.
Mining jobs continue to tumble, with the DFP Mining and Resource Job Index slipping 4.9 per cent in May.
A new robotic unit has been designed to make block caving hangup clearance safer.
Several projects in Queensland will benefit from $1.035 million worth of investment from the state in metals and gas.
Queensland coal exports are set to hit record levels as end of financial year reporting comes through.
A strain of bacteria that “breathes” uranium could be used at sites where uranium was processed.
Mining has reached the bottom of the downturn and has begun its recovery, according to a new IBISWorld report.
A New South Wales MP has labelled CSG activists as a “bunch of retired ex-Sixties protestors”.
MP Bob Katter has had his say in the Queensland FIFO debate, calling on mining companies to change the way they do business.