Surveying the future of mining (0) September 16, 2015 In this current age of tight margins and shrinking commodity prices it is now, more than ever before, important to know your mine.
New type of diamond discovered (0) September 15, 2015 A new type of diamond has been uncovered in frozen lava in Russia.
Research finds mining towns are more dangerous (0) September 15, 2015 Mining towns in WA have a higher risk of violent attacks than regional towns with diverse industry, a new study has shown.
Coal mine rehab scholarship open to students (0) September 14, 2015 Queensland Resources Council has invited students of ecological management and rehabilitation to apply for two scholarships worth up to $35,000 per year.
Telehandler tips in Super Pit (0) September 14, 2015 A worker has been injured at the Superpit when a telehandler tipped over on Friday afternoon last week.
SA’s new copper plan pushes ahead (0) September 14, 2015 South Australia’s government will seek input from stakeholders about their new copper strategy, following the launch of a consultation directions paper last week.
Newmont voted world’s most sustainable miner (0) September 14, 2015 Newmont has made the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking nearly a decade in the index.
Iron Road signs agreements for SA iron ore project (0) September 11, 2015 South Australia is edging ever closer to the start of a major iron ore mine, with a number of agreements signed to enable further development of the Central Eyre Iron ...
Production restarts at Cadia East (0) September 11, 2015 In the wake of the death of a mine worker at the Cadia Ridgeway mine, Newcrest has announced a restart to production.
Curtis Island workers face tax audits (0) September 11, 2015 Construction workers on Curtis Island LNG projects may face tax audits after concerns were raised about incorrect claims on tax returns.
WA resources worth nearly $100 billion (0) September 11, 2015 New figures from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have highlighted the value of the state’s resources industry.
BHP to drill NW shelf in 2018 (0) September 11, 2015 BHP has announced a renewed focus on “value over volume” in their petroleum business.
Iron ore rally will be short-lived (0) September 11, 2015 Iron is trading at a two-month high at close to $US60 per tonne, however most analysts predict the upswing will not last.
BHP joins Canadian carbon capture venture (0) September 11, 2015 A new partnership between BHP Billiton and a Canadian electricity provider will see the implementation of a world first full chain power carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
FMG not in a hurry to sell a stake in its mines (0) September 10, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group has been approached by two parties interested in buying a stake in its mining operations, but the company is not in a rush to sell.
WA nickel mine cuts jobs (0) September 10, 2015 Independence Group has blamed the low nickel price for job cuts at its Long mine near Kalgoorlie.
Is gold’s recovery over? (0) September 10, 2015 A likely US interest rate hike has smashed the gold price, pushing it close to the US$1100 psychological barrier.
SA nuclear commission starts today (0) September 9, 2015 The first of South Australia’s public hearings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission will begin today.
Copper price jumps (0) September 9, 2015 The copper price has recorded a 6 per cent rise, sealing a seven week high for the metal.
Shenhua called to revisit environmental effects of Watermark coal mine (0) September 9, 2015 Chinese coal miner Shenhua has failed to do its homework on the effects of groundwater drawdown at the proposed Watermark mine, according to a researcher from University of Western Sydney.
Quality without the costs (0) September 9, 2015 Mining is undergoing one of the greatest challenges it has faced since the global financial crisis.
Unity Mining pulls on-site cyanide plans (0) September 9, 2015 Unity Mining has pulled its application for cyanide processing of concentrate at its Dargues gold mine.
Glencore to close mines in order to reduce debt (0) September 8, 2015 Glencore has moved to strengthen its balance sheet by announcing it will cut dividends, suspend operations at several mines, and undertake $US2.5 billion in capital raising.
Survey shows satisfaction of QLD miners (0) September 7, 2015 A survey of resource industry and mining FIFO workers in Queensland has showed high levels of satisfaction with workplace accommodation and transport arrangements.
Count on fire detection, not rebuilding approval (0) September 7, 2015 Who would want to live near a company with a sub-par safety record, knowing that there’s a chance the operator might add to its history of mishaps?
3D Sensors Ensure Safe & Efficient Mobile Machines in Mines (0) September 7, 2015 Whether it’s dealing with extreme temperatures, dust, wind, rain, floods or exposure to sunlight, the Australian mining industry thrusts its workers and mobile machinery into some of the harshest working ...
World’s largest pull scraper launched (0) September 7, 2015 K-Tec Earthmovers has released the 1263 ADT, which it calls the world’s largest earthmoving scraper.
Rio Tinto makes a strong case for growth in Chinese steel production (0) September 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has reiterated predictions that China will produce one billion tonnes of steel by 2030, stating long-term demand for iron ore is strong despite the commodity’s price plunge this ...
Supreme Court rejects anti-GVK appeal (0) September 4, 2015 An environmental appeal against Gina Rinehart’s GVK-Hancock Alpha coal mine has been quashed in the Supreme Court.
Rio Tinto trashes changes to the NSW mining policy (0) September 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
Bell Bay smelter clocks up 60 years (0) September 4, 2015 Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Hughes Drilling win BMA contract (1) September 4, 2015 Hughes Drilling has been subcontracted by Downer to provide overburden and coal drilling services at the Blackwater mine.
When the Going Gets Tough, You Need Structural Adhesives (1136) September 4, 2015 The future of manufacturing will demand lightweight design, high productivity and economic efficiency – all of which can become a reality with the use of versatile, flexible and reliable structural ...
Redwater drug searches continue at Pilbara mine sites (0) September 3, 2015 The third phase of Pilbara drug investigation operation Operation Redwater rolled out earlier this week, with nearly 1200 Roy Hill and BHP workers searched.
Has the mining downturn finished? (3) September 3, 2015 WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
WDS enters administration (2) September 3, 2015 Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
BMA say no forced redundancies at Blackwater (0) September 3, 2015 No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Rio Tinto increases use of drones (5) September 2, 2015 Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
80 jobs lost from Wollongong Coal (0) September 2, 2015 Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine officially opened (0) September 2, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Australia and India create new coal technology centre (0) September 2, 2015 Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Empowering employees to be more financially-fit (0) September 2, 2015 Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
HunterNet sign MoU with China at AIMEX (0) September 1, 2015 A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Bradken ends merger talks (2) September 1, 2015 Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Exploration spending lowest since GFC (23) September 1, 2015 Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
AIMEX starts today (0) September 1, 2015 The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
AIMEX Opens Today! (1 Sept) Largest Indian Delegation Ever (0) September 1, 2015 This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Palmer to sue CITIC for $10 billion (0) August 31, 2015 Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP calls for pragmatic approach to coal (0) August 31, 2015 Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
BPEQ engineers partnership with QUT (0) August 31, 2015 The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Huge writedown for Macmahon in full year results (0) August 31, 2015 Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
‘Tougher than old boots: 3 Things you want from Mining Footwear’ (0) August 31, 2015 Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Talga triples Swedish graphite resources (18) August 28, 2015 Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
Newcastle Council to divest from fossil fuels (0) August 27, 2015 Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
Cause of Boggabri EWP accident remains unclear (0) August 27, 2015 A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
Ausenco win BMA EPC contract (0) August 27, 2015 Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica changes its operating model (23) August 27, 2015 Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
3M releases new welding safety solutions (0) August 27, 2015 AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
New fibre optics technology lab established (0) August 26, 2015 The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
FMG shares drop to new low (0) August 25, 2015 Iron ore producer FMG has seen a massive share price fall in line with the global stock market plunge, dropping all the way to $1.58 this morning at open of ...
Union rep sacked for taking sick leave (0) August 25, 2015 A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
Serious injury data revealed for WA in 2013 (0) August 25, 2015 Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Drayton South gets state approval (0) August 25, 2015 Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Mine ignores energy drink drug test claims (0) August 25, 2015 A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
Rewarding safety milestones a recipe for disaster (0) August 24, 2015 With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Red Mountain declares high grade gold samples (0) August 24, 2015 Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
Are You Sure Your Manufacturing Machinery is Compliant? (0) August 24, 2015 The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Coal decline bad for investors (5) August 21, 2015 Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Union anger over Blackwater redundancies (3) August 21, 2015 Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Urine drug testing to continue at Port Kembla coal facility (0) August 21, 2015 Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
Honeywell flame detectors keeping Australian industry safe and secure (0) August 21, 2015 Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
Abbot Point coal terminal releases EIS (0) August 21, 2015 The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Another miner turns away from mining (0) August 20, 2015 With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
Copper hits new low (0) August 19, 2015 Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Legislative pressure amps up environmental responsibility for onsite spills (0) August 18, 2015 Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
EPA recommends new BHP iron ore pit (0) August 18, 2015 BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick sees management shake up (0) August 18, 2015 Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Anti-mining protest bill may go national (0) August 18, 2015 Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
Jolimont acquires major stake in Blast Movement Technologies (0) August 18, 2015 Jolimont Global Mining Systems and joint venture partner Resource Capital Funds have acquired a majority stake in mining technology firm Blast Movement Technologies.
Bylong Valley coal mine to relocate graves (0) August 17, 2015 A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
Geoscience community in unemployment crisis (7) August 17, 2015 Geoscientist unemployment has continued to soar in 2015, with the lowest employment levels seen in the industry since 2009.
Monadelphous wins Chevron Barrow Island contract (850) August 17, 2015 Monadelphous has been awarded a three year contract for facilities maintenance operations at Chevron’s Barrow Island site.
Archer Exploration extends Campoona graphite resource (0) August 14, 2015 Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Bechtel workers allowed leave to protest FTA (0) August 14, 2015 Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Barney Point to end coal exports (0) August 14, 2015 The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
Coal miners exempt from compensation increases (2) August 14, 2015 NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
Hazelwood mine fire responsible for health problems (0) August 13, 2015 A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
NT asbestos compensation claim successful (0) August 13, 2015 Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Coal exports breaking records at Newcastle (0) August 12, 2015 Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
Support for NSW coal at Parliament House (0) August 12, 2015 NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and Mitsui sign mining efficiency agreement (0) August 12, 2015 GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
Second bank exits Carmichael project (0) August 11, 2015 Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Paladin Energy CEO steps down (0) August 11, 2015 Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO quits (196) August 11, 2015 Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
Hancock Prospecting fined over financial breaches (0) August 11, 2015 Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi launch new haul trucks (0) August 11, 2015 Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
Bradken posts full year loss (0) August 11, 2015 Bradken has reported a full year loss of $241.3 million and will not pay a dividend to shareholders.
Minerals lobby calls for more competition for unions (0) August 10, 2015 The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
Australian Mine Map updated (0) August 10, 2015 We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton cuts job at Olympic Dam (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
WA gold finds new public voice (0) August 10, 2015 With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Workforce stood down at Lithgow coal mine (0) August 10, 2015 Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter mines bullying attracts attention (5) August 10, 2015 Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
Thiess win BHP nickel contract (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
Let Automation Manage Your Machine Fatigue (58) August 10, 2015 In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI flags further profit drop (0) August 7, 2015 Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Karara Mining fined for safety breach (0) August 7, 2015 Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Shenhua executives under investigation for corruption (0) August 7, 2015 A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
New uranium doco to air (0) August 7, 2015 A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani ends relationship with Commonwealth Bank (0) August 6, 2015 Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Diggers and Dealers Awards 2015 (2) August 6, 2015 Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
Carmichael approvals overturned by oversight (0) August 5, 2015 The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
Claims of safety breaches by Kimberley Diamonds (0) August 5, 2015 A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
More job cuts likely at Olympic Dam (0) August 5, 2015 BHP has flagged the likelihood of further job cuts at its Olympic Dam mine, as it carries out a review of operations.
Hexagon launches new mine surveying programs (0) August 5, 2015 Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.
In this current age of tight margins and shrinking commodity prices it is now, more than ever before, important to know your mine.
A new type of diamond has been uncovered in frozen lava in Russia.
The shortlisted finalists for the 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been released.
Mining towns in WA have a higher risk of violent attacks than regional towns with diverse industry, a new study has shown.
Anglo American has completed the sale of two copper mines in Chile in a deal worth $US300 million.
Gem Diamonds has sold its 357 carat diamond for US$19.3 million.
Australia will soon see its first indigenous-owned iron ore mine, thanks to a deal struck with Fortescue Metals Group.
Queensland Resources Council has invited students of ecological management and rehabilitation to apply for two scholarships worth up to $35,000 per year.
A worker has been injured at the Superpit when a telehandler tipped over on Friday afternoon last week.
South Australia’s government will seek input from stakeholders about their new copper strategy, following the launch of a consultation directions paper last week.
Newmont has made the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking nearly a decade in the index.
South Australia is edging ever closer to the start of a major iron ore mine, with a number of agreements signed to enable further development of the Central Eyre Iron ...
In the wake of the death of a mine worker at the Cadia Ridgeway mine, Newcrest has announced a restart to production.
Construction workers on Curtis Island LNG projects may face tax audits after concerns were raised about incorrect claims on tax returns.
A digital photography workshop being run by Glencore and the Queensland Art Gallery is allowing students in Central Queensland to capture stunning images of their towns.
New figures from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have highlighted the value of the state’s resources industry.
BHP has announced a renewed focus on “value over volume” in their petroleum business.
Iron is trading at a two-month high at close to $US60 per tonne, however most analysts predict the upswing will not last.
A new partnership between BHP Billiton and a Canadian electricity provider will see the implementation of a world first full chain power carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
IPACS Australia has opened a new mining remote monitoring operations centre in South Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has been approached by two parties interested in buying a stake in its mining operations, but the company is not in a rush to sell.
Independence Group has blamed the low nickel price for job cuts at its Long mine near Kalgoorlie.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia has released a Mental Health Blueprint for WA miners.
A likely US interest rate hike has smashed the gold price, pushing it close to the US$1100 psychological barrier.
Union representatives in Gladstone have expressed their disapproval at local workers being made redundant before FIFO staff at the Curtis Island LNG projects.
The first of South Australia’s public hearings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission will begin today.
The copper price has recorded a 6 per cent rise, sealing a seven week high for the metal.
Chinese coal miner Shenhua has failed to do its homework on the effects of groundwater drawdown at the proposed Watermark mine, according to a researcher from University of Western Sydney.
Mining is undergoing one of the greatest challenges it has faced since the global financial crisis.
Unity Mining has pulled its application for cyanide processing of concentrate at its Dargues gold mine.
Mining is set to begin immediately at Kidman Resources’ Burbanks gold mine after the project received planning approval.
A father-of-two who died at Newcrest’s Cadia Ridgeway gold mine on Sunday was operating a modified shotcrete machine.
The results of a survey into mining employee satisfaction in Queensland have been met with suspicion by unions.
Glencore has moved to strengthen its balance sheet by announcing it will cut dividends, suspend operations at several mines, and undertake $US2.5 billion in capital raising.
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched an advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the positive aspects of the coal mining industry.
Underground mine workers were evacuated from Glencore’s Newlands coal mine last week due to elevated levels of gas.
A survey of resource industry and mining FIFO workers in Queensland has showed high levels of satisfaction with workplace accommodation and transport arrangements.
A contractor has been injured at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak iron ore mine.
A 28-year-old mine worker has died at Newcrest’s Cadia Ridgeway gold mine, located near Orange in New South Wales.
A worker has died at Hanking Gold’s mine following a truck rollover yesterday.
Who would want to live near a company with a sub-par safety record, knowing that there’s a chance the operator might add to its history of mishaps?
The latest bearing industry forecasts predict worldwide sales of bearings will rise to $US100 billion in 2018, highlighting the importance of the lubricator in industrial applications.
Whether it’s dealing with extreme temperatures, dust, wind, rain, floods or exposure to sunlight, the Australian mining industry thrusts its workers and mobile machinery into some of the harshest working ...
K-Tec Earthmovers has released the 1263 ADT, which it calls the world’s largest earthmoving scraper.
Imagine Intelligent Materials has executed a sales and certification deal with ASX-listed MRL Corporation for graphite and graphene products.
Rio Tinto has reiterated predictions that China will produce one billion tonnes of steel by 2030, stating long-term demand for iron ore is strong despite the commodity’s price plunge this ...
An environmental appeal against Gina Rinehart’s GVK-Hancock Alpha coal mine has been quashed in the Supreme Court.
Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Hughes Drilling has been subcontracted by Downer to provide overburden and coal drilling services at the Blackwater mine.
Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine has been granted a mining lease for its Stage Two project.
More than 80 full time workers have been cut from Anglo American’s Capcoal mine.
The future of manufacturing will demand lightweight design, high productivity and economic efficiency – all of which can become a reality with the use of versatile, flexible and reliable structural ...
A worker has been injured this morning in an EWP accident at the Ichthys onshore project near Darwin.
Koalas could stop Shenua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal mine from being developed as a case begins in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
The third phase of Pilbara drug investigation operation Operation Redwater rolled out earlier this week, with nearly 1200 Roy Hill and BHP workers searched.
A leading PR firm has called on the coal and gas industries to fight misinformation spread by green activist groups with a broad social media campaign.
WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Residents of the Victorian town of Morwell have accused the state Department of Health of covering up the health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Atlas Iron is set to save itself $1 million per year by reducing the number of senior executives from five to three.
Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
Do you need a handy pocket unit converter to convert all the different types of units associated with your operation and selection Power Transmission equipment?
This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
The newly developed NSW mining policy will be implemented Wednesday.
Subzero has won a contract for rehabilitation works at Glencore’s Bulga coal mine.
Atlas Copco has unveiled a new plug and play light tower, the QLB 02.
The New Acland coal mine expansion has received a draft authority from the Queensland government, but not without ongoing controversy.
Austin Engineering has signed a joint venture with plant repair and maintenance company BK Plant Repairs and Maintenance.
Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Watpac has won an $80 million contract to deliver mining services at Hanking Gold’s new Axehandle mine.
Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
The mining industry in Australia has a fatality rate of nearly three fatalities per 100,000 workers – the fifth highest of all Australian industries, so while existing safety measures are ...
A new cheaper method for recovering low grade platinum metals has been found.
Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
In an effort to improve production in tough market conditions, Woodside Petroleum is investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Michelin has developed new loader tyres with improved casing protection.
Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
Glencore and the Bloomfield Group are set to acquire Vale’s Integra coal complex in the Hunter Valley.
An autonomous haul truck and a manned water cart have collided on a West Australian BHP mine site.
BHP Billiton’s underlying profit has fallen by 52 per cent to $US6.4 billion.
Maptek has released new laser scanners for underground mines.
The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
South32 shares have slumped following the release of disappointing results.
Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Ausenco has won a contract to provide EPCM services for a gold processing facility in North Africa.
Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
The rapid decrease in the number of mining tenements around Kalgoorlie has left the local council with a massive budget shortfall.
With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Abergeldie has recently completed construction of the deepest blind bored vent shaft yet built in Australia.
Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
A rare mineral has been rediscovered in the UK.
Santos head David Knox has announced he will resign from the leadership of the energy company.
According to Ernst & Young, productivity is in the top two rankings for business risks facing mining companies in 2015-2016.
Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a third public hearing on plans to extend Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
Downer has been awarded two contracts worth $225 million at BMA’s Blackwater coal mine.
Western Australia has more than halved the time take to grant exploration licences in the state.
Queensland resources minister Anthony Lynham has slammed the Federal Government for its plans to restrict objections to mining developments.
Automation, innovation and improvements to regulatory process and timelines to support new development will be vital for future mining prosperity according to two of Australia’s respected mining leaders, and expert ...
Natural Gas (Methane) and LPG (Propane) are not only commonly used in a range of industries; they are also highly flammable and potentially dangerous gases.
Milind Oza has been appointed as the new CEO of embattled miner Wollongong Coal.
Queensland has launched a new online mining tenure management system.
Following week-long strike action, workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to limit coal production when they return to work.
In a blow to workers at Springvale coal mine, Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a second public hearing on plans to extend the mine’s life by 13 years.
Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
The Department of Planning has said mining at Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine should be allowed to continue for a further 13 years.
Protestors who broke into a German coal mine have been teargassed by police.
Suitable for use in the toughest industrial applications there are – such as in refineries and chemical transfer depots – RADCOFLEX’s new Solflon X offers unparalleled chemical resistance through CrossFilm.
Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Reports have emerged that New Hope Group is the latest company interested in Rio Tinto’s Australian coal assets.
Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Coal mine workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine walked off the job this morning as part of week-long strike action.
The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
A blast truck has reportedly rolled at the Saraji coal mine.
Atlas Iron has posted a $1.4 billion full-year loss, blaming the falling price of iron ore.
One of the world’s largest miners has celebrated a new milestone, marking 130 years in business.
Atlas Iron has purchased three iron ore tenements near its Abydos and Mt Webber iron ore operations.
A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
Caterpillar has released its new C Series of large articulated trucks in Australia.
Solid Energy will enter voluntary administration.
Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium coal mine are set to strike for seven days after the collapse of negotiations over a new enterprise agreement.
Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
An ongoing weak mining market has seen WorleyParsons writedown in asset values
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to take industrial action as the dispute continues over expired enterprise agreements.
Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Mining operations have commenced at South Gold’s Cannon gold mine.
Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
AGL Energy has shipped first gas from the $310 million Newcastle Gas Storage Facility at Tomago.
Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
In large-scale mining operations, efficiency is always a key factor. The industry is facing renewed pressure as the Australian boom period starts winding down in earnest.
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Activists protesting at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules creek mine for the third straight year said they will next set their sights on Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine.
Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Rio Tinto has posted a 43 per cent drop in its half yearly underlying earnings due to the falling price of iron ore.
A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
In the wake of the Adani Carmichael coal mine’s overturning of its environmental approvals, Tony Abbott has labelled the move ‘sabotage’.
A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
The price of iron ore is trading at a four-week high as Chinese steel mills raise production.
A small earthquake at Tasmania’s Renison tin project has created a temporary production halt.
A new documentary about the workers’ struggle in the Queensland coal industry is due for release this month.
The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
The South African government ordered a coal mine to close due to its plans for job cuts.
A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.