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US passes space mining bill (0) May 25, 2015 The US has taken a major step forward in the latest space race, after passing a bill defining mineral rights in space.
New JV partners a business risk to exploration (0) May 22, 2015 New research funded by the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has revealed a business risk to joint venture exploration projects.
Anti-coal protestors target Commonwealth Bank branches (2) May 22, 2015 A group of anti-mining protestors shut down a busy Commonwealth Bank branch in Sydney yesterday after staging a sit-in.
Resource industry to save QLD economy: QRC (98) May 22, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council says the mining industry is ready to help turn around the Queensland economy.
Top jobs cut at Cockatoo Coal (0) May 22, 2015 Cockatoo Coal have announced a number of high end job redundancies, culling the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary.
Telfer accident linked to EWP controls (10) May 22, 2015 The accident at the Telfer mine which killed 28 year-old worker Josh Martin on of 15 May was found to have taken place in a charge-up basket.
Government backs down from iron ore inquiry (0) May 22, 2015 There will be no inquiry into Australia’ iron ore industry.
Jobs for locals at Gladstone oil refinery (0) May 21, 2015 Local construction workers in Gladstone can look forward to employment on the newly proposed oil refinery.
Bigger fines for mines planning breaches (0) May 21, 2015 Breaches of NSW planning guidelines will attract hefty fines under new legislative changes announced by planning minister Rob Stokes.
New discovery highlights link between ancient bacteria and gold deposits (0) May 21, 2015 A Curtin University research has uncovered a link between rocks containing an ancient bacteria and prehistoric gold deposits.
Juniors need to hang on until 2017 for investment cash (0) May 21, 2015 A mining exploration company boss says Australian resource juniors won’t need to hang on for much longer before fresh capital is injected by investors.
Labor has no plans for new mining tax (0) May 21, 2015 Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has told reporters in Canberra Labor won’t be seeking a mandate for a new mining tax.
Mining deaths attract criticism in parliament (109) May 21, 2015 Mining companies in WA were warned to resist complacency on matters of safety after two industry deaths in a single week.
Martin Ferguson calls for resource policy shake-up (0) May 21, 2015 Former Federal resources minister Martin Ferguson warned Australia risks losing out on investment dollars if policy changes are not made.
BHP pay millions as Olympics bribery scandal comes to end (0) May 21, 2015 BHP will pay a US$25 million ‘civil penalty’ following the resolution of an investigation into its actions during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
China cuts its mining taxes (0) May 21, 2015 China has nearly halved its iron ore resources tax, removed taxes on coal, and restrictions on some foreign investment.
Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System passes 330 million tonne landmark (0) May 21, 2015 The Autonomous Haulage System pioneered by Komatsu for large mining operations, has passed a landmark milestone of 330-million tonnes of material moved.
Price of iron ore on the move downwards (35) May 20, 2015 As debate erupts over whether or not Australia’s iron ore industry is in need of a government inquiry, the price of the commodity is quietly falling again.
Abbot Point expansion studies commence (4) May 20, 2015 Studies for the Abbot Point environmental impact statement (EIS) began yesterday, which if approved will enable construction of the port expansion.
BHP Billiton weighs in on iron ore inquiry debate (0) May 20, 2015 BHP Billiton’s CEO Andrew Mackenzie says an inquiry into Australia’s iron ore sector is unnecessary.
Rio Tinto under fire for High Court asbestos appeal (0) May 20, 2015 The CFMEU has urged Rio Tinto to drop their new High Court challenge to a controversial asbestos disease compensation case.
Wollongong Coal cuts more jobs at Russell Vale mine (0) May 20, 2015 Wollongong Coal is cutting 41 jobs from its embattled Russell Vale coal mine.
Mt Thorley Warkworth coal to jump through final assessment hoop (0) May 19, 2015 Expansion plans for the Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine have been referred to the independent Planning Assessment Commission for a final decision.
Gindalbie Metals goes into a trading halt (0) May 19, 2015 Gindalbie Metals has called for a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a long term financing transaction.
Oyu Tolgoi copper expansion breaks deadlock (0) May 19, 2015 Rio Tinto’s development of Oyu Tolgoi has taken a step forward with an agreement signed by the Mongolian Government.
Men charged with stealing copper cabling at mine shaft (0) May 19, 2015 A Wollongong man has been refused bail after he allegedly broke into a mine shaft and attempted to steal copper cabling.
Calderon appointed CEO of Orica (0) May 19, 2015 Alberto Calderon has been named CEO of $8 billion explosives maker Orica, after serving as interim CEO since March.
Chevron accused of scam against Australian taxpayers (0) May 19, 2015 Oil giant and Gorgon project developer Chevron faces accusations of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme which derived profits from the ATO.
FMG’s decision to wage an iron ore war has stunned Rio Tinto (0) May 19, 2015 Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding said he is “stunned” by the public campaign launched against the company by fellow iron ore miners.
Opportunity for Growth with Finest Quality Tools (0) May 18, 2015 As the mining boom begins to slow, many people in the mining industry are asking themselves “What is my exit strategy and what can I do after this?”
South32 debuts on ASX (0) May 18, 2015 BHP Billiton’s demerged company South32 has debuted on the ASX for $2.13 a share, giving the miner a market capitalisation of $11.3 billion.
Australian LNG moving from construction into production boom (0) May 18, 2015 The Australian LNG industry is moving into a new phase, as it shifts from an era of construction into one of production.’
Queensland mine shafts to be backfilled (0) May 18, 2015 180 abandoned mine shafts near Ravenswood in north Queensland will be backfilled and repaired.
Qld premier tours newly opened QCLNG plant (0) May 18, 2015 The Queensland premier Anastacia Palaszczuk toured the QCLNG plant on Friday to celebrate the start of commercial operations from Train One.
War of words over iron ore’s parliamentary inquiry (0) May 18, 2015 With an inquiry into Australia’s iron ore sector on the way, industry players and politicians have jumped in to have their say on the state of trade as it stands. ...
Miners top the most attractive employer list (0) May 18, 2015 Australians still consider mining one of the best fields to work in, with Rio Tinto topping the Linkedin Most Attractive Employers list in 2015.
Newcrest contractor killed at Telfer (3) May 18, 2015 Following the Nifty Copper mine death on Monday, a worker has died at Telfer on Friday, followed by another in Queensland on Sunday.
Rio Tinto reconsiders aluminium divestment (0) May 18, 2015 Rio Tinto is re-examining its aluminium divestment strategy, as the market starts to gather strength.
Man killed at a Queensland metal refinery (840) May 18, 2015 A man has died at Sun Metals’ zinc refinery after becoming trapped under a hydraulic arm.
Electrical Upgrades Mitigating the Risk of Non-Compliance (0) May 18, 2015 With the crux of the mining boom behind us, mining companies are under pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay.
Atlas Iron to restart Wodgina mine, open new shares issue (0) May 15, 2015 Atlas Iron will stay afloat with new contractor agreements for their iron ore mines in WA, with Wodgina mining expected to restart next week.
Rio Tinto donates $10m to Royal Flying Doctor Service (0) May 15, 2015 Rio Tinto is donating $10 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service which will contribute to the cost of its new fleet of jets for Western Australia.
Prime Minister backs calls for iron ore competition inquiry (0) May 15, 2015 Senator Nick Xenophon is working with the government to establish a one-off joint selection committee inquiry which will probe the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
Mining business studies available online (0) May 15, 2015 Curtin University will soon launch a new series of online classes, commencing with a mining business course in mid-June.
On The Bench: The Budget Blindside [VIDEO] (0) May 15, 2015 This week On The Bench takes a look at the elements of the recent budget announcement that will have the greatest affect on the Australian mining industry.
New website campaigns against iron ore oversupply (130) May 15, 2015 A new website supported by Fortescue, Our Iron Ore, is urging the public to campaign against “multinational companies” which it says are oversupplying the iron ore market.
Downer Carmichael coal jobs announcement attracts complaint (0) May 15, 2015 Downer EDI has come under fire for overstating the number of jobs which will be created by the Carmichael coal project.
Kin Mining emerges at Leonora (0) May 14, 2015 Emerging gold player Kin Mining has announced their application to mine the historically proven Leonora Project.
Glencore again under the spotlight over tax (0) May 14, 2015 In the wake of the Federal Budget, profit shifting, and tax avoidance, the spotlight is back on miners’ tax payments.
Chinese iron ore facing apocalypse (0) May 14, 2015 Chinese iron ore production will contract as it faces shrinking demand and cheaper high quality imports.
IFOY 2015: Jungheinrich Nominated in All Categories (0) May 14, 2015 Once again, Jungheinrich is showcasing its innovative prowess in the fields of forklift trucks, warehousing equipment and sophisticated intralogistics solutions this year at the International Forklift Truck of the Year-Award ...
SEW-EURODRIVE to launch X Series Agitator range at AIMEX (0) May 14, 2015 The new application gear units for agitators will be showcased by SEW-EURODRIVE at the upcoming Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition in September.
2015 probably the pits for mining industry, says Orica’s acting CEO (0) May 13, 2015 Orica’s interim CEO has said 2015 is likely rock bottom for the mining industry and there’d be fierce competition among explosives companies.
BHP Billiton is taking a knife to capital expenditure (0) May 13, 2015 BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has used a mining conference to announce his company will slash capital expenditure.
Graphene to disrupt commodity demand (2) May 13, 2015 With miners looking for a turn in the market cycle, talk at the Sydney Resources Round-up looked further ahead to new technologies.
QRC welcomes $5 billion infrastructure loans (0) May 13, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $5 billion infrastructure initiative for northern Australia in its 2015 Budget.
$90 billion: the downgraded value of forecast iron ore exports (0) May 13, 2015 The 2015-16 budget has seen the government lower its iron ore price forecast to an average of $US48 a tonne.
Hastings Deering to cut 100 jobs (0) May 13, 2015 Hastings Deering will cut 100 jobs at the mining industry slowdown continues.
FIFO miners the big losers in the budget (0) May 13, 2015 Fly in fly out miners have been targeted in this year’s budget, with the government set to slash Zone Tax Offsets.
Arctic uranium mine rejected (0) May 13, 2015 A proposed uranium multi-billion dollar uranium mine slated for Canada’s Arctic region has been knocked back.
Miner dies at Nifty copper mine (4) May 12, 2015 A contractor has died following an incident overnight at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine.
Oil and gas logistics hub planned for Koolan Island (0) May 12, 2015 Koolan Island has been flagged for establishment of a new logistics base to service the oil and gas industry in Western Australia.
85 jobs cut as Alcoa closes mine and power station (0) May 12, 2015 Alcoa has announced it will close the Anglesea coal mine and power station near Geelong, costing 85 jobs.
Archer secures Campoona graphite resource (0) May 12, 2015 Archer Exploration moved a step closer to mining graphite on the Eyre Peninsula with the acquisition of land occupied by the Campoona resource.
BHP Billiton and beyondblue embark on mental health roadshow in the Pilbara (0) May 12, 2015 BHP Billiton has partnered with beyondblue to provide thousands of Pilbara employees with mental health resources as part of a special roadshow.
Tax crackdown in 2015 budget (0) May 12, 2015 Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has put multinational companies on notice with plans to crack down on profit shifting measures in the 2015 federal budget.
Perilya in talks to reopen its Northern Operations (0) May 12, 2015 Management of mining company Perilya is pushing for its board to approve the reopening of Broken Hill North mine after being closed for more than 20 years.
West Pilbara infrastructure project delayed (5) May 12, 2015 Aurizon Holdings has pushed back deadlines for the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project after talks with joint venture partners.
Andrew Forrest’s war on iron ore competitors has just kicked up a gear (0) May 11, 2015 Founder and chairman of FMG Andrew Forrest has called on the public to write to their local MPs and question whether Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have a licence to ...
Rio’s coal boss says a price recovery is years away (0) May 11, 2015 Rio Tinto’s newly appointed coal boss says it will be a long time before the thermal coal price recovers.
Watpac wins new gold mine contract (0) May 11, 2015 Watpac has been awarded the contract for Ramelius Resources’ newly approved Kathleen Valley gold mine.
ANZ slashes iron ore price outlook (78) May 11, 2015 ANZ has cut iron ore price forecasts for the next two years as a result of expanded low-cost supply and flat demand.
Greenlight given for new WA gold mine (2) May 11, 2015 Ramelius Resources has been given the go ahead for the commencement of mining at the Kathleen Valley gold project.
BSGR forced to hand over documents in Simandou scandal (0) May 11, 2015 BSG Resources legal team will be forced to provide thousands of documents relating to their disputed acquisition of the Simandou iron ore blocks in Guinea.
Explosive truck catches fire (2) May 11, 2015 An ammonium nitrate truck has caught fire, shutting down a major highway.
Reducing mine operating costs with outsourced spend management (0) May 11, 2015 With the depressed commodity prices, mining operations are continually striving to reduce costs to remain competitive. Outsourcing spend management is an option to reduce costs.
Why is Metal Free Anti-seize Important to You and Your Equipment? (0) May 11, 2015 Most maintenance staff in industries could describe the benefits of good quality anti-seize lubrication such as protection of metal parts from rust, corrosion, galling, and seizing.
Aimex 2015 Offers Mining Professionals Access To Crucial Mets Suppliers (0) May 11, 2015 Mining regions throughout the world are facing increasing challenges to their ability to conduct profitable and successful operations due to global economic volatility, reductions in commodity prices, restricted budgets and ...
Best mining accounts to follow on Twitter (0) May 8, 2015 Twitter is a great way for mining companies to show the public what they’re all about, and some have nailed the medium to create entertaining content for us tweet-heads.
Rio Tinto to plough ahead with expansion (0) May 8, 2015 Rio Tinto will not be swayed from the path of iron ore expansion, shareholders heard at yesterday’s AGM.
Glasenberg blames oversupply for falling commodity prices (0) May 8, 2015 Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg has once again hit out at miners for not understanding supply and demand.
MP Pearce to remain Natural Resources Committee chairman (0) May 8, 2015 Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
WDS wins Arrow Energy expansion contract (0) May 8, 2015 WDS has won the contract for works on Arrow Energy’s Daandine Expansion project.
Stockton coal mine slashes jobs (0) May 8, 2015 Embattled New Zealand miner Solid Energy has cut more than 150 positions from its Stockton coal mine as its future looks in doubt.
Archer graphite proves suitable for batteries (0) May 7, 2015 Graphite junior Archer Exploration added 39 per cent to their stock value thanks to CSIRO testing of samples from their Campoona resource.
Member for Mirani strikes out at miners (0) May 7, 2015 A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
Stolen mining explosives promised to bikie gang (0) May 7, 2015 A Perth man has been refused bail after he was charged with receiving and being in possession of 100kg of explosives which were allegedly stolen from Higginsville mine.
Rio Tinto to face rehab and labour hire concerns at AGM (0) May 7, 2015 Today’s Rio Tinto AGM in Perth will hear concerns about rehab of the Ranger Uranium Mine, and the casualiation of Australian coal mining workforces.
AWE makes new gas discovery in Perth Basin (0) May 7, 2015 AWE has made a new gas discovery at its Irwin and Synaphea structures, supporting its earlier massive Waitsia discovery.
Iron ore back past $US60 a tonne (0) May 7, 2015 The price of iron ore has moved past $US60 a tonne for the first time in eight weeks.
Russell Vale coal restarts longwall mining (0) May 7, 2015 Wollongong Coal’s embattled Russell Vale coal mine has recommenced longwall mining from part of its longwall-6 block.
South32 is go after BHP Billiton shareholders back demerger (0) May 7, 2015 BHP Billiton shareholders have voted in favour of a demerger which will see the creation of multi-billion dollar mining company South 32.
Another miner buys in to marijuana (0) May 7, 2015 International Goldfields has joined the current trend of miners moving into medical marijuana after acquiring Winter Garden Biosciences.
The Evolution of Global Trade Finance at Your Fingertips (0) May 7, 2015 The Australian mining industry is under increasing pressure to improve operational efficiencies while keeping costs to a minimum.
BHP Billiton partnership to support Reconciliation (0) May 6, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced a $3.9 million partnership with Reconciliation Australia to deliver a program aimed at promoting reconciliation in schools.
North Queensland zinc drill campaign to commence (0) May 6, 2015 A new diamond drilling program will start at the Thalanga Zinc Project, the first exploration there since 1998.
BHP Billiton defends iron ore strategy in memo to employees (0) May 6, 2015 In the face of growing criticism from FMG’s founder and chairman Andrew Forrest, BHP Billiton iron ore president Jimmy Wilson has sent a note to staff defending the company’s strategy.
Unpaid fuel bill leads to coal ship arrest (0) May 6, 2015 A coal ship has been arrested near Newcastle in relation to allegations of non-payment of a fuel bill in China.
Komatsu launches new rental business (0) May 6, 2015 Komatsu Australia has launched a new equipment rental business in Australia and New Zealand.
BHP Billiton shareholders to vote on historic demerger (0) May 6, 2015 Today is the day BHP Billiton shareholders will vote on whether to approve a spin-off of the company’s non-core assets which will create a new miner called South32.
VALMEC wins goldfields pipeline contract (0) May 6, 2015 VALMEC has won the contract to build the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline in Western Australia.
Clive Palmer cleared of fraud charges (0) May 5, 2015 Federal MP Clive Palmer has been cleared of misappropriating $12.167 million of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
Aurizon’s new EAs to face Federal Court appeal (0) May 5, 2015 Aurizon has said it will wait until the Rail Tram and Bus Union’s appeal is heard in the Federal Court before suspending 12 existing enterprise agreements.
Anglo American start grazing trial on rehabilitated mine (0) May 5, 2015 Anglo American has launched a livestock grazing trial on nearly 50 hectares of rehabilitated mine land at its Dartbrook coal mine.
Price of iron ore on the rise again (0) May 5, 2015 The price of iron ore has gained three per cent since two of the world’s biggest miners announced plans to slow-down production.
Rio Tinto partners with Mackay Engineering College (0) May 5, 2015 A new partnership between Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine and the Mackay Engineering College will look to boost the local trade skills base in the region.
New Townsville port berth opens (0) May 5, 2015 The new joint venture berth facility between Glencore, Incitec Pivot, and the Port of Townsville is now operational.
McAleese warns of hefty earnings dive (0) May 5, 2015 Transport contractor McAleese has warned of a massive earnings drop due to the impact of its altered contract with Atlas Iron.
First ever diamond indicator plant discovered (0) May 5, 2015 A new plant which could help geologists in the hunt for diamonds has been uncovered in Africa.
Goodline’s bad FIFO roster a mistake (0) May 4, 2015 Construction and maintenance contractor Goodline have raised eyebrows with a job advertisement offering a 12/1 FIFO roster in Port Hedland.
WorleyParsons to cut 2000 jobs (0) May 4, 2015 Global engineering firm WorleyParsons is slashing 2000 jobs and has booked a $125 million charge for fiscal 2015.
Mt Lyell mine to re-open soon (0) May 4, 2015 Copper Mines of Tasmania have taken a step forward in re-opening the Mt Lyell mine after getting the greenlight for planned recommencement of operations.
Improving Haul Road Safety with Water & Dust Optimisation (0) May 4, 2015 Haul roads are an integral part of the mine site, but issues associated with overwatering and dust control continue to place haul road safety under the spotlight.
Settlement for Macmahon shows on ASX (0) May 4, 2015 MacMahon will receive a payout of $19 million as settlement relating to termination of a shaft-sinking contract in 2013.
Aurizon ready to usher in new enterprise agreements (80) May 4, 2015 Aurizon’s vice president Scott Riedel says new enterprise agreements set to come into effect from May 18 would be free of the “iconic flaws” of the expired contracts.
EPA questioned over BHP Mt Arthur pollution case (0) May 4, 2015 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has faced criticism for failing to publically reveal details of a pollution case with BHP.
Rio Tinto CEO says iron ore demand still strong in Asia (0) May 4, 2015 Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says commodity markets must remain open as debate continues to rage over his company’s iron ore strategy.
Shave your beard, or else… (0) May 4, 2015 The Fair Work Commission has upheld the decision to sack a BHP employee who refused to shave off his beard.
Downer wins Cobar underground mining contract (0) May 4, 2015 Downer has been awarded the $70 million contract for mining at Glencore’s CSA mine.
New wet gas discovery in South Australia (0) May 4, 2015 A Drillsearch Energy and Santos joint venture have made a new gas discovery in the Cooper Basin.
St Barbara sells embattled Gold Ridge project (0) May 1, 2015 St Barbara has sold its embattled Gold Ridge project in the Solomon Islands to local landowners.
Atlas Iron to reopen mines (0) May 1, 2015 Atlas Iron has surprised the market by deciding to keep production up and running at two of its mines.
Job cuts at Ravensthorpe nickel mine (0) May 1, 2015 First Quantum Minerals is set to cut jobs at its Ravensthorpe mine in Western Australia.
Chevron makes massive natural gas discovery (0) May 1, 2015 Chevron has made a new offshore natural gas discovery in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin.
ACCC says FMG’s Andrew Forrest has no case to answer (0) May 1, 2015 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said FMG chairman Andrew Forrest does not have a case to answer after comments he made about capping iron ore production.
Seaborne iron ore market is doomed says Cliffs CEO (0) May 1, 2015 Head of Cliffs Natural Resources Lourenco Goncalves has accused Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton of “terrorising” the iron ore market, and said he can’t wait to close his mine and ...
Boart Longyear sees changes at the top (0) May 1, 2015 A senior Boart Longyear manager has stepped down as the company restructures.
Viento enters administration (0) May 1, 2015 Contracting company Viento has entered voluntary administration amidst difficult market conditions.
Haul Road Management: Water, Dust & Safety Control (0) May 1, 2015 Technological advancements continue to change the way the mining industry works.
On-Demand vs. Service Plan for Electrical System Maintenance Programs (0) May 1, 2015 Each day, businesses increase their demands on their electrical infrastructure.
Sandfire satisfied on ANU divestment profile (0) April 30, 2015 Federal court proceedings against CAE have been discontinued, following admission they supplied deficient and inaccurate reports about Sandfire Resources.
Forrest has another go at BHP and Rio for iron ore oversupply (0) April 30, 2015 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has again hit out at the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, claiming a falling iron ore price will affect Australian living standards.
New technology for gold detection at the rig (0) April 30, 2015 Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new method for detecting trace amounts of gold in ore samples at the drill rig.
Iron ore’s winning streak has come undone (0) April 30, 2015 Iron ore’s winning streak has come to an abrupt halt with the commodity plunging 4 per cent.
Monax to go ahead with nickel exploration (0) April 30, 2015 The Western Gawler Craton project in South Australia will be able to move ahead after the signing of a Native Title Mining Agreement.
Vale keeps quiet about new megacarriers (0) April 30, 2015 Vale is in talks with Chinese shipbuilders to arrange construction of 50 new Valemax carriers.
Aurizon workers take strike action (0) April 30, 2015 Queensland coal trains were stranded yesterday after Aurizon workers went on a 24-hour strike.
OceanaGold to acquire Newmont’s NZ gold mine (0) April 30, 2015 OceanaGold has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Newmont’s Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
Barrick’s new gold discovery turning heads (0) April 30, 2015 A new discovery by Barrick in South America looks to be one of the largest gold discoveries of recent times, which is show promise as a mine.
Better Than A Bird: Portable Wireless Gas Safety for Confined Spaces (0) April 30, 2015 Once upon a time, the “canary in the coal mine” was a worker’s only hope of surviving an industrial gas leak and its ensuing disaster.
FMG cuts haulage jobs at Cloudbreak (0) April 29, 2015 The employment fears of FMG workers at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine were realised today with a number of truck drivers sacked this morning.
Lincoln Minerals steps closer to next graphite mine (0) April 29, 2015 South Australia will see a second graphite mine open in 2016, government permissions pending.
First coal leaves WICET (1) April 29, 2015 The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal is officially up and running after the first shipload of coal left the facility this week bound for Singapore.
Kingsgate appoints new CEO (6) April 29, 2015 Kingsgate Consolidated have appointed Greg Foulis as its new CEO.
Coal haulage to resume in Hunter Valley (0) April 29, 2015 Coal rail haulage in the Hunter Valley is expected to resume this afternoon, thanks to maintenance works following the storms and flooding of last week.
Iron ore price continues its upsurge (0) April 29, 2015 Iron ore’s winning streak shows no signs of slowing down, with the commodity just cents away from $US60 a tonne.
Ulan coal mine cuts 75 jobs (0) April 29, 2015 Glencore has slashed 75 jobs from its Ulan coal mine, near Gulgong, NSW, as part of its wider operational reduction.
Agnew Gold fined for safety incident (0) April 29, 2015 Angew Gold has been fined $75,000 for an underground safety incident in which three workers were injured.
BHP Billiton wants more girls to study maths (0) April 29, 2015 BHP Billiton has launched a $22 million partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute to increase the representation of women in the field of mathematics.
Make Hand Safety Your Competitive Edge & Win Contracts (0) April 28, 2015 Major and potentially debilitating costs to businesses exist in the area of Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) and loss of workable time.
Premier to get his hands dirty in NSW coal (0) April 28, 2015 NSW premier Mike Baird’s visit to the Hunter Valley today has been welcomed by NSW Mining, with attendance expected at mining projects in the region.
BHP admits to minimal tax in Singapore (0) April 28, 2015 In the wake of the April 10 Senate Inquiry BHP have been forced to reveal their effective tax rate on profits at their Singapore Trading Hub.
Bianca Rinehart claims emails deleted (0) April 28, 2015 The dispute over ownership of Hancock Prospecting has led to accusations of privacy breaches in court yesterday.
McAleese extends trading halt as talks with Atlas Iron continue (0) April 28, 2015 Transport contractor McAleese said it has had a number of constructive discussions with Atlas Iron which could lead to supporting ongoing mining and haulage activities from Atlas’ mines.
WA government faces criticism over airport project (0) April 27, 2015 Australia’s FIFO hub, Perth Airport, has seen air travel demand plateau in the FIFO and broader market.
Metgasco seeks compo from NSW government (0) April 27, 2015 The NSW Supreme Court has ruled to allow Metgasgo to drill at Bentley, overturning a state government decision which banned the company from drilling in the face of large protests.
Macmahon to cut 40 jobs (0) April 27, 2015 Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings is set to cut jobs and alter work rosters.
Iron ore price surge continues (0) April 27, 2015 The price of iron ore is closing in on the $US60 a tonne mark after enjoying a surge of more than 5 per cent.
Triton graphite strikes Chinese deal (0) April 27, 2015 Graphite explorer Triton Minerals has announced a major offtake deal which will see $255 million invested into their Nicanda Hill operation.
Wormald to supply vehicle fire suppression kits to Komatsu (0) April 27, 2015 Wormald is partnering with Komatsu to provide vehicle fire suppression kits for mobile equipment as part of a national supply agreement.
News in Focus – Weekly Wrap [VIDEO] (0) April 24, 2015 This week we look at further iron ore production increases, gold mining jobs on the rise in Western Australia, and activists charged over Whitehaven coal protests.
Rio and BHP buy into own iron ore propaganda (0) April 24, 2015 A forecast used by Rio Tinto and BHP about China’s prospective peak to steel production has been criticised by a former executive.
Northern Star posts solid production results (0) April 24, 2015 Northern Star Resources is debt free and on track to meet its full-year production guidance.
Hockey hopes for iron ore reduction (0) April 24, 2015 BHP have pledged to slow their iron ore expansion plans, earning praise from Treasurer Joe Jockey.
New gold discovered on Yorke Peninsula (0) April 24, 2015 Investigator resources have announced elevated gold and copper assays from their Yorke Peninsula drill program early this year.
Iron ore sees another price rally (0) April 24, 2015 Iron ore has continued its winning streak for the sixth straight day.
Fortescue increases bonds issue (5) April 23, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group have launched back into the bonds market, continuing with debt repayment strategies.
BC Iron cutting costs in the face of low iron ore price (0) April 23, 2015 BC Iron said it will continue to cut costs and make pragmatic decisions as the iron ore price bites into the miner’s breakeven costs.
Newcrest reports improved gold performance (0) April 23, 2015 Gold production is up for Newcrest Mining in 2015, thanks to ramping up at the Cadia East mine, in Papua New Guinea and the Ivory Coast.
Price of iron ore on the way up (0) April 23, 2015 The price of iron ore has surged past $US52 a tonne for the first time since late March.
Aurizon enterprise agreements cancelled (0) April 23, 2015 Aurizon rail workers are up in arms after a Fair Work Australia decision quashed 12 expired enterprise bargaining agreements covering 6000 employees.
Hunter Valley storm forces coal mines to close (0) April 23, 2015 Glencore’s open-cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley are slowly returning to production after being forced to shut due to severe storms earlier this week.
Diversity the new key to shareholder value at BHP (0) April 22, 2015 Staff diversity and inclusion is a source of competitive advantage in the resources industry, and will become part of company management strategy.
Cost vs Hand Safety: Technology Ending the Tug-of-War (0) April 22, 2015 We can all relate to the fact that technology is ever-evolving; constantly changing, improving and being updated to make our lives easier and safer in every way.
Sand miner cleared of illegal activities (0) April 22, 2015 Sand miner Sibelco have been found not guilty of illegal sand extraction on Stradbroke Island.
Whitehaven Coal protestors face court (0) April 22, 2015 Two anti-mining activists faced Gunnedah Local Court on Monday after using cement to lock themselves inside the Whitehaven Coal Washery last year.
Gold mining jobs on the rise in WA (0) April 22, 2015 The Hays Quarterly employment report has shown subdued activity in the mining sector, with the only hope to be seen in gold exploration and production.
Atlas Iron extends trading halt (0) April 22, 2015 Atlas Iron wants to extend its trading halt for a further three weeks as it continues a company-wide operational and financial review.
BHP Billiton lifts iron ore production (0) April 22, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced a 20 per cent increase in iron ore production, resulting in the miner lifting its full year guidance.
Tychean reports high grade gold results (26) April 22, 2015 Australian explorer Tychean Resources have turned in new drilling results to the ASX, with promising mineralisation at the Redback prospect.
Conquer Industrial Corrosion & Extend Asset Life (0) April 22, 2015 In an industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while improving operational efficiencies, finding ways to extend the life of critical structures and equipment in ...
Mobile camp saves three hour commute for Roy Hill workers (0) April 21, 2015 The CEO of Roy Hill Station has commended contractors that finished construction of a new camp last month, which has saved some workers a three hour commute from Newman.
Ausdrill fetches new African contract (1) April 21, 2015 Ausdrill have announced a new contract awarded to subsidiary company African Mining Services (AMS).
Mining house prices heading south with commodities (0) April 21, 2015 Property prices have plummeted in mining towns around Australia, closely tied to commodity prices according to a new report.
Oz Minerals reveals details of strategic review (0) April 21, 2015 Following a three-month strategy review, Oz Minerals revealed it will focus on growing its business by acquiring high value copper assets.
Arrium producing loss-making iron ore (0) April 21, 2015 Iron ore miner Arrium sold the commodity at close to a $9 loss per tonne during the first quarter.
The Potential of 3D Printing in the Manufacturing Realm (0) April 21, 2015 3D printing is revolutionising the way things are made.
Rio Tinto ups iron ore and coal production (0) April 21, 2015 Rio Tinto has announced a 12 per cent increase in iron ore production, with shipments of the commodity up by 9 per cent.
Get Your Trucks in a Row: 10 Reasons Supplier Pre-qualification Matters (0) April 20, 2015 Success within the mining industry, especially in the current economic climate, relies on the sum of parts of a large supply chain or production line.
WA uranium explorer expands resource estimates (0) April 20, 2015 Uranium explorer Vimy Resources have announced a resource upgrade at their Mulga Rock project.
Australia’s top miners down $20 billion (0) April 20, 2015 Australia’s wealthiest miners have lost nearly $20 billion in value since the peak of the iron ore mining boom.
Rio Tinto powering ahead with Pilbara iron ore expansion (0) April 20, 2015 Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh said the state of the iron ore industry is rational, normal economics which will ultimately see more high-cost producers exit the market.
Newsat enters administration, bankruptcy (0) April 20, 2015 A company which was set to provide satellite based exploration services in Australia has entered administration with hundreds of millions in debt.
FMG cuts costs, lifts iron ore export target (0) April 20, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group says it will bring its break even costs down to $US39 a tonne as it plans to ship 5 million tonnes more of iron ore.
Capital Mining goes to pot (5) April 20, 2015 An Australian exploration company has set its sights on being Australia’s first domestic marijuana grower, based in Tasmania.
Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine helps lift coal sales (0) April 20, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is over 93 per cent complete, with the company already producing 1.1 million tonnes of coal at the project in the March quarter.
Introducing the iQbolt: A Bolt with Visual Tension Indicator – Part 2 (0) April 20, 2015 Keeping maintenance times and associated costs to an absolute minimum is vital in both the Oil & Gas and Mining industries.
Mt Isa business voices support for uranium (0) April 17, 2015 Mt Isa local business lobbyists have voiced their support for restarting uranium mining in Queensland’s northwest.
OZ Minerals takes two SA awards (0) April 17, 2015 South Australian companies have received high commendations for their achievements, at a gala awards night held by SACOME.
Rio Tinto apprentice takes top award (0) April 17, 2015 Rio Tinto can have faith in their apprenticeship program after a Mount Thorley Warkworth employee was recognised as apprentice of the year.