A happy new year for iron ore prices but will it last? (0) January 5, 2015 Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
NZ miner wins bravery medal (0) January 5, 2015 Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
Watpac wins Sirius nickel project contract (0) January 5, 2015 Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
Decmil win QCLNG well contract (0) January 5, 2015 Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
Attempted miner poisoning at Roy Hill mine (0) December 18, 2014 Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
Santos slashes spending (0) December 11, 2014 Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
Glencore chief promises returns to investors (0) December 11, 2014 Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
New FIFO travel solution launched (0) December 11, 2014 A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
Mining-focused startups offered cash for innovative ideas (0) December 11, 2014 Do you have a good idea for a mining-focused startup? One company is offering $70,000 in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake in new businesses that have real ...
Surveyor error revealed in Cyclone George donga deaths (0) December 11, 2014 An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
Coal train crash in Queensland (0) December 11, 2014 The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
UQ launches new responsible mining course (0) December 10, 2014 The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
APA to buy QCLNG pipeline (0) December 10, 2014 APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
Massive need for miners in the US (0) December 9, 2014 The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
Suing miner expected to drive 20 hours home: Lawyer (0) December 8, 2014 Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
Unpaid debts forces workers to walk off coal mine (4) December 4, 2014 The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
Mining drug raids continue in WA (0) December 4, 2014 FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
Alleged Roy Hill mine drug bullies compensated after sacking (0) December 4, 2014 Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
Top FMG excutive heads rolls (0) December 3, 2014 Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
Thiess win $250m coal contract (0) December 3, 2014 Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
New round of exploration funding granted in WA (0) December 3, 2014 Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
New coal mine approved in Galilee Basin (0) December 3, 2014 AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
PPK acquires drilling equipment company (111) December 2, 2014 PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
Police target FMG workers in drug search (0) December 2, 2014 FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
Mentors needed to support NSW’s mining women (0) December 2, 2014 Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
Bulga receives approval for minelife extension (0) December 2, 2014 The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
Miners warned to clearly report on reserves (0) December 2, 2014 The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA (0) December 2, 2014 WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
Exploration investment continues to fall (0) December 2, 2014 Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
FMG’s dongas not built to cyclone strength (0) December 2, 2014 An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
Mining worth $37 billion to the state of Queensland (0) December 1, 2014 A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
SA conference to highlight exploration (0) December 1, 2014 Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
Copper falls to new low (0) December 1, 2014 The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
Koolan Island workers stood down (0) December 1, 2014 With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
Australian Mining – News in Focus 28/11/14 (0) November 28, 2014 Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
Small improvement for geologist employment (0) November 28, 2014 Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
Miner sues for $2 million after car crash (0) November 28, 2014 A man who left a mine site after work and drove for 10 hours before crashing is suing for negligence.
BHP pushes Senate to can union meetings on site (0) November 28, 2014 BHP coal boss Dean Dalla Valle has pressed the Senate to help prevent union representatives from meeting with members in workplaces.
FMG denies it will close Cloudbreak mine (0) November 28, 2014 FMG has dispelled rumours it is closing Cloudbreak mine in WA after an analyst said the miner was considering mothballing the high cost operation.
Coking coal mines will see global shutdowns (0) November 28, 2014 Coking coal mines will be closed or suspended at a steady rate until a reduced supply drives a price recovery, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has said.
Equal time rosters could fight FIFO suicide (0) November 27, 2014 The chairman of a WA parliamentary inquiry into the effects of FIFO on mental health has said that “equal time” could be the optimum FIFO roster compression for mining workers.
BC Iron loses three board members (0) November 27, 2014 Three resign from BC Iron board as the falling iron ore price starts to squeeze.
QAL bomb hoaxer said he was Osama Bin Laden (0) November 27, 2014 A Gladstone 19 year old has been prosecuted for making bomb threats to a Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) employee.
Mine fire kills 26 in China (0) November 27, 2014 26 Chinese miners are dead after a coal mine fire in the northeast of the country.
Santos to strip back costs and investment (0) November 27, 2014 Santos will embark on a campaign of cost cutting and halting investment in the face of slumping oil prices.
Search on for a “mining champion” to defend industry (0) November 27, 2014 Do you want to win a three year contract to defend the mining industry? An association in QLD is running a competition aimed at fighting back against negativity levelled at ...
Koolan Island iron ore mine flooded (0) November 27, 2014 Pit wall instability has led to a collapse at the Koolan Island hematite mine, with seawater flooding the main pit.
Whitehaven to explore for more coal (0) November 27, 2014 Whitehaven Coal has applied for a new exploration licence near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
MacMahon moves to paperless inspections (0) November 26, 2014 Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has implemented a new iPad-based compliance system called Chekrite to carry out its heavy equipment inspections
Miners working for less money (0) November 26, 2014 According to new research, Australian mining workers have taken a pay cut of 20 per cent in the past two years.
Tablet tech streamlines field inspections (0) November 26, 2014 The Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy have already noticed improvements in efficiency after implementing a new technology last week.
OTOC acquires infrastructure surveying firm (0) November 26, 2014 Resources infrastructure firm OTOC has acquired specialist surveying firm Geo-Metric to expand in Australia’s east coast.
Normet launches new underground vehicles (0) November 26, 2014 Normet has launched a new generation of its MF and LF series of underground equipment, with the machines designed for industrial internet integration.
Palmer says fraud allegations are politically motivated (0) November 26, 2014 Clive Palmer has struck back against the WA government over an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
Iron ore below $US70 a tonne (148) November 26, 2014 The price of iron ore has fallen below $US70 a tonne for the first time since 2009.
Glencore and Peabody to merge Hunter Valley coal mines (0) November 25, 2014 Glencore and Peabody Energy have agreed to jointly manage the Wambo and United coal mines in the Hunter Valley, the first joint venture of its kind in the region.
Exploration drilling costs down to $50 per metre (0) November 25, 2014 Mineral exploration could be done at a fraction of the cost thanks to researchers at Curtin University who have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig.
Palmer investigated for fraud (0) November 25, 2014 Barely a year past his election into parliament, mining magnate Clive Palmer is officially under investigation for fraud by West Australian police.
Barminco wins MMG mine contract (0) November 25, 2014 Barminco has won a $110 million contract for development services at MMG’s Rosebery mine in Tasmania.
Silver mine in Cobar wants to hire locals (167) November 25, 2014 The company planning to reopen a silver mine in Cobar has called for people in the local area to apply for jobs at the site.
Mineral sands miner cleared land without approval (0) November 24, 2014 Development of a mineral sands mine in Central Queensland resulted in complaints of land and vegetation clearing without planning approval.
Hastings Deering back to negotiating table over pay cuts (0) November 24, 2014 A new enterprise bargaining agreement which would have resulted in pay cuts of up to 25 per cent for Hastings Deering employees has been voted down.
Paladin Energy wants to raise $205m in capital (0) November 24, 2014 Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy have been halted as the company announced efforts to raise $205 million in capital.
Andrew Forrest buys up more FMG shares (0) November 24, 2014 The value of FMG shares have fallen by around 48 per cent this year, and Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest stepped in to buy $11 million worth of them last week.
BHP to cuts costs by $US2.3bn (0) November 24, 2014 BHP Billiton is targeting its cash costs and has re-shuffled some the company’s top jobs in order to prepare for the upcoming demerger.
Cat launch new longwall plows (0) November 24, 2014 Caterpillar has released a new longwall plow system for very low coal seams.
Online Training: The next leap forward (0) November 24, 2014 The workplace is changing, and if workers don’t upskill and learn then they can get left behind.
Queensland improves on Lost Time Injuries (0) November 21, 2014 Despite an horrific year for industry fatalities, a new report from Queensland showed a decrease in Lost Time Injuries.
1000 Inpex workers may be cut before Christmas (0) November 21, 2014 Inpex Ichthys LNG workers are likely to be laid off ahead of Christmas as a heavy wet season and operational delays bite.
Facebook threats land CSG activist in court (0) November 21, 2014 A man has been charged by Queensland Police for making threatening Facebook posts aimed at QGC employees.
BHP says massive iron ore expansions over (0) November 21, 2014 BHP said it is done with iron ore expansions but that it is not worried about the record low price the commodity has fallen to.
Port Hedland tugboat engineer strike withdrawn (0) November 21, 2014 Tugboat engineers in Port Hedland have reached an agreement with Teekay Shipping, precluding the need for industrial action.
CFMEU attend BHP AGM to fight against 100 per cent FIFO (0) November 20, 2014 Union workers and representatives attended the BHP annual general meeting in Adelaide today to protest against 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices.
Free Trade Agreement means more Chinese work visas (0) November 20, 2014 The new FTA will allow Chinese workers to be brought in for Chinese-owned projects, raising fears of for mining safety standards.
WDS appoints new CEO (0) November 20, 2014 WDS has appointed Laurence Voyer as its new CEO.
Iron ore hits the dreaded $US70 a tonne mark (0) November 20, 2014 Investors are ditching iron ore miners as the price of the commodity tumbles to a new five-year low of $US70 a tonne.
Top miners meet in Perth to discussing women in mining (0) November 19, 2014 Mining companies are meeting in Perth today to discuss strategies aimed at increasing the level of female participation in the sector to 25 per cent by 2020.
CSG assessments to be handled under one roof (0) November 19, 2014 All coal seam gas exploration assessments in NSW will soon be handled by the Office of Coal Seam Gas, to relieve regulatory complexities.
Orica sees growth in NPAT (5) November 19, 2014 Orica has recorded a positive NPAT in its latest results, but is still eyeing off 700 job cuts in the coming year.
Orica sells chemical division (0) November 19, 2014 Orica has sold its chemicals business to private equity groups for $750 million.
“Radical” protesters face fines and jail time in Tasmania (0) November 18, 2014 Tasmania is on the way to passing legislation which will prevent “radical” protesters from impeding business activities including exploration or mining.
Japan’s nuclear restart to boost Australian uranium industry (0) November 18, 2014 The Minerals Council of Australia says Australia’s uranium industry is set for a boost as Japan moves to restart nuclear reactors for the first time since the Fukushima meltdown.
Iron ore hits new low record (0) November 18, 2014 The price of iron ore has weakened again overnight as it slides towards predicted lows of $US70 a tonne.
South Australia prioritises mining sector (0) November 18, 2014 Last week’s pledge by the South Australian government to prioritise growth in the resources sector has met cool reception from SACOME.
China agrees to drop import tariffs on Australian resources (0) November 18, 2014 The mining sector welcomed a new free-trade agreement signed with China which will lift export tariffs and provide for the importation of Chinese labour.
AGL announces new CEO (0) November 18, 2014 AGL has appointed Andrew Vesey as the company’s new CEO.
Adani’s Carmichael mine receives $1 billion boost (0) November 18, 2014 Adani has signed a deal which will see the State Bank of India extend a $1 billion credit facility to help build Carmichael mine in the Galilee Basin.
Battle continues over right to develop Cape York bauxite mine (0) November 17, 2014 Traditional owners of a bauxite lode at Aurukun are moving ahead with plans to block Glencore from developing the project after submitting an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the federal ...
Sandfire sues investor consultant over ANU divestment (0) November 17, 2014 The ANU divestment decision has led to legal action, as Sandfire Resources announced they have filed proceedings against investor consultancy firm CAER.
Mining companies spend $13.6 billion in NSW (0) November 17, 2014 According to a new survey, 22 mining companies in NSW spent more than $13.6 billion in the state during 2013/14.
Gold sees a rally (0) November 17, 2014 The price of gold has seen an upwards swing following a week of poor prices.
Queensland government to help fund Galilee coal mines (618) November 17, 2014 The Queensland government is set to help fund new coal mines in the Galilee Basin in a bid to entice investment banks to back the projects.
5000 new mining jobs in South Australia by 2017 (63) November 14, 2014 The South Australian government says 5000 new jobs will be created by 2017 when the state’s mineral and energy resources production increases to $10 billion a year.
90 jobs cut from BHP’s Nickel West operation (0) November 14, 2014 BHP Billiton is cutting 90 workers from its Nickel West project after failing to find a buyer for the business.
Glencore to close for Christmas (0) November 14, 2014 Glencore will be closing all Australian coal operations for three weeks over the Christmas break, amid global oversupply and weak price concerns
New project hub for Aurizon (0) November 13, 2014 Aurizon Holdings has set up a project hub in Perth to work on iron ore rail and port for the West Pilbara project, but is wary of commercial hurdles.
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A new technology contract will ensure future fuel cost savings for Anglo American’s coal operations in Australia.
A West Australian Government scheme to reduce royalties for junior iron ore miners has been met with criticism from Gina Rinehart.
Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
Komatsu is celebrating 50 years of operation in Australia.
Downer EDI has won a $2 billion contract for works at Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Anglo American has submitted plans to develop its Drayton South mine for the third time.
Locomotive drivers at Mackay have taken a 24 hour protected strike action over the weekend.
Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems) has announced the global launch of a new range of heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers.
Sandvik Mining Systems is partnering with Downer EDI Limited (Downer) to offer high-level field service and maintenance solutions.
Silver Lake Resources has failed to sell its Lakewood gold mill after announcing a buyer was interested in October.
A second miner has been killed at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine after an underground collapse.
BC Iron has cut jobs in order to deal with the falling price of iron ore.
Northparkes mines managing director Stefanie Loader is the new chair of the NSW Minerals Council.
There are indications that the effect of “Dutch disease” in Australia is more pronounced than that in Canada.
Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
Do you have a good idea for a mining-focused startup? One company is offering $70,000 in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake in new businesses that have real ...
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
New Zealand has held its inaugural mines rescue competition at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine.
A man working at Chevron’s Gorgon Project has taken his own life.
A Victorian gold mine is the latest former mining operation to be used to study dark matter.
Head of finance at Rio Tinto said the falling price of iron ore, coal and oil has come as a surprise to most in the industry.
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new range of impact wrenches designed to provide power, high quality and excellent ergonomics.
Anglo American’s Callide and Dartbrook coal mines are for sale as the miner announces a massive transformation that will see it shed 35 per cent of its workforce globally.
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Active Navigation for big data management and cloud services.
GVK Hancock said it is focused on finalising approvals for its Alpha coal project in the Galilee Basin before looking to finance the $10 billion project.
Origin Energy has uncovered new gas deposits off Victoria., in the Otway Basin.
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has added $3.9 million to its bank balance after a recent capital raising program.
The price of iron ore has once again slipped below $US70 a tonne.
The Planning Assessment Commission will meet in Gunnedah on Thursday to hear final submissions on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project.
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
South32 is the name BHP Billiton has chosen to call its new company.
ADM Instrument Engineering introduces a new range of radiation detectors from Thermo Scientific for coal seam gas (CSG) and mining operations.
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto have announced they will extend their autonomous mining research partnership for five years.
Vale said it might consider settling the Simandou iron ore fight with Rio Tinto out of court.
Bradken shares soared last Friday on news of a takeover offer from a private equity consortium.
Former Rio Executive Mal Randall said the move by iron ore majors to increase production at a time the market is oversupplied should be investigated by the ACCC.
Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
Sandvik has announced a geographical shift, moving its global mining facilities from Euorpe and North America to India and China.
Orocobre has officially opened its Olaroz lithium mine.
300 coal workers have returned to work after their employer tore up a contract with Griffin coal mine last week.
A program which trains Indigenous women to drive mining haul trucks has won a national award.
The price of iron ore has jumped to its highest level in over three weeks.
Rio Tinto is on a journey to woo investors, with a presentation in London overnight highlighting the company’s shareholder returns.
Sibelco will shut down its North Stradbroke Yarraman sand mine next year.
Mining contractor Macmahon is cutting around 40 jobs in order to deal with the slump in the sector.
Atlas Iron has cut 80 jobs in the Pilbara in order to stay afloat amid weak iron ore prices.
200 workers at Koolan Island mine have been made redundant as the company tries to find a solution for its flooded operation.
South Australia has launched a 3D model of its Eastern Gawler Craton to aid new mineral discoveries.
The Government is launching an Exploration Development Incentive to help boost exploration for new mineral deposits.
The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
Workers have been told in a letter that the Bradken foundry at Kilburn, Adelaide will be “phased out” late next year.
FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
The last module for all of the Curtis Island LNG plants has now arrived.
QGC has partnered with BOC to open a new LNG plant near Chinchilla, QLD.
Vale is reportedly considering listing its base metals business as iron ore prices fall and costs begin to bite.
Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
Atlas Iron is cutting its bosses pay by 15 per cent as two members of the board step down.
PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
ABB has launched its SmartVentilation system for underground mines.
Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
Wollongong Coal’s plan to extend longwall mining has been approved the by the Planning Assessment Commission.
Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
Anglo American will try to gain approval for its Drayton South mine expansion for the third time.
An analyst out of China has warned the price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US50 a tonne.
FMG has moved to slash capital expenditure by $US650 million as the price of iron ore remains at five-year lows.
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine Stage 2 proposal was referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Groote Eylandt Mining’s manganese mine expansion.
With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
Female mining professionals are being paid 27 per cent less than their male counterparts.
South Australia has released new gravity data on its most underexplored provinces.
Rio Tinto has increased its thermal coal reserves in the Hunter Valley.
A man who left a mine site after work and drove for 10 hours before crashing is suing for negligence.
Gina Rinehart has won CEO Magazine’s Chairperson of the Year award for the second year running.
BHP coal boss Dean Dalla Valle has pressed the Senate to help prevent union representatives from meeting with members in workplaces.
Chinese company LiuGong has launched its largest wheel loader to date at Bauma China.
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Alcoa’s Kwinana filtration plant.
FMG has dispelled rumours it is closing Cloudbreak mine in WA after an analyst said the miner was considering mothballing the high cost operation.
Coking coal mines will be closed or suspended at a steady rate until a reduced supply drives a price recovery, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has said.
The chairman of a WA parliamentary inquiry into the effects of FIFO on mental health has said that “equal time” could be the optimum FIFO roster compression for mining workers.
Investment in new mining projects is at its lowest level in 10 years.
Three resign from BC Iron board as the falling iron ore price starts to squeeze.
A Gladstone 19 year old has been prosecuted for making bomb threats to a Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) employee.
26 Chinese miners are dead after a coal mine fire in the northeast of the country.
A loader became lodged in an ore crusher at the Paddington Mill last week, with no workers injured.
Centennial Coal is placing its Angus Place mine in ‘care and maintenance’ following a restructuring of its operations.
Santos will embark on a campaign of cost cutting and halting investment in the face of slumping oil prices.
Do you want to win a three year contract to defend the mining industry? An association in QLD is running a competition aimed at fighting back against negativity levelled at ...
The price of iron ore has fallen again and ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese warned that it wouldn’t be picking back up again in a hurry.
Pit wall instability has led to a collapse at the Koolan Island hematite mine, with seawater flooding the main pit.
Whitehaven Coal has applied for a new exploration licence near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Capital Safety has introduced a new range of self-retracting lifelines designed for high heat applications.
Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has implemented a new iPad-based compliance system called Chekrite to carry out its heavy equipment inspections
The Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy have already noticed improvements in efficiency after implementing a new technology last week.
A mining hopeful in Western Australia plans to double the amount of uranium it will process.
Resources infrastructure firm OTOC has acquired specialist surveying firm Geo-Metric to expand in Australia’s east coast.
A Fortescue Metals Group executive has admitted the company has “a bit of a” drug problem on its work sites in the Pilbara.
Engineers will meet in Melbourne today to discuss the future of nuclear power in Australia.
A new sand mine is being proposed near the town of Nelson Bay in New South Wales.
Normet has launched a new generation of its MF and LF series of underground equipment, with the machines designed for industrial internet integration.
Clive Palmer has struck back against the WA government over an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
The price of iron ore has fallen below $US70 a tonne for the first time since 2009.
Australia’s only operating graphite mine has reopened today for the first time since its closure in 1993.
Glencore and Peabody Energy have agreed to jointly manage the Wambo and United coal mines in the Hunter Valley, the first joint venture of its kind in the region.
Mineral exploration could be done at a fraction of the cost thanks to researchers at Curtin University who have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig.
Schneider Electric and Ampcontrol have partnered to develop new operational intelligence solutions for underground coal mining.
The CFMEU said there are other ways BHP Billiton can save money rather than cutting thousands of jobs.
Aerial mapping in Spain has uncovered an ancient Roman gold mine.
Barely a year past his election into parliament, mining magnate Clive Palmer is officially under investigation for fraud by West Australian police.
Barminco has won a $110 million contract for development services at MMG’s Rosebery mine in Tasmania.
The company planning to reopen a silver mine in Cobar has called for people in the local area to apply for jobs at the site.
Development of a mineral sands mine in Central Queensland resulted in complaints of land and vegetation clearing without planning approval.
A new enterprise bargaining agreement which would have resulted in pay cuts of up to 25 per cent for Hastings Deering employees has been voted down.
Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy have been halted as the company announced efforts to raise $205 million in capital.
The value of FMG shares have fallen by around 48 per cent this year, and Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest stepped in to buy $11 million worth of them last week.
Mining investment will collapse by 40 per cent over four years, but the sector will grow a result of greater production and maintenance
Gina Rinehart said the negativity aimed at the mining industry needs to stop, stating Australia would be unable to survive without the sector.
BHP Billiton is targeting its cash costs and has re-shuffled some the company’s top jobs in order to prepare for the upcoming demerger.
Aboriginal prisoners will soon have the opportunity to take on mining employment with FMG after their release.
Caterpillar has released a new longwall plow system for very low coal seams.
The workplace is changing, and if workers don’t upskill and learn then they can get left behind.
Mineral Resources said its Carina mine could be closed down if the iron ore price continues its free fall.
Despite an horrific year for industry fatalities, a new report from Queensland showed a decrease in Lost Time Injuries.
Monadelphous said slow activity in the mining sector had led to a 10.9 per cent fall in sales revenue for 2013/14.
Inpex Ichthys LNG workers are likely to be laid off ahead of Christmas as a heavy wet season and operational delays bite.
A man has been charged by Queensland Police for making threatening Facebook posts aimed at QGC employees.
BHP said it is done with iron ore expansions but that it is not worried about the record low price the commodity has fallen to.
Tugboat engineers in Port Hedland have reached an agreement with Teekay Shipping, precluding the need for industrial action.
ABB has developed a mine ‘hoist performance fingerprint’ service to cut hoist maintenance costs and improve safety.
NSW Premier Mike Baird said new legislation will work to crackdown on activists who enter mine sites illegally.
In a major shake-up of the state’s planning system, NSW Premier Mike Baird has vowed to halve the time it takes to approve major infrastructure projects.
Union workers and representatives attended the BHP annual general meeting in Adelaide today to protest against 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices.
The new FTA will allow Chinese workers to be brought in for Chinese-owned projects, raising fears of for mining safety standards.
A project to develop a spray on alternative to steel mesh sheet roof reinforcements in underground mines.
Former disgraced NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald is facing prosecution following the ICAC inquiry into dodgy mining licences.
Former chief executive of the CSIRO Megan Clark is set to join Rio Tinto’s board as a non-executive director.
WDS has appointed Laurence Voyer as its new CEO.
Investors are ditching iron ore miners as the price of the commodity tumbles to a new five-year low of $US70 a tonne.
Cat has developed its largest ever wheel loader – the 994K.
A former BHP employee has taken his case for unfair dismissal all the way to the Federal Court.
Seven Group Holdings said it will be forced to make triple digit job cuts as the fall in commodity prices puts pressure on the business.
New analysis equipment is making drill core analysis faster.
New drilling data management software has been developed for the exploration industry.
Mining companies are meeting in Perth today to discuss strategies aimed at increasing the level of female participation in the sector to 25 per cent by 2020.
All coal seam gas exploration assessments in NSW will soon be handled by the Office of Coal Seam Gas, to relieve regulatory complexities.
Western Australia’s environmental authority has approved Rio Tinto’s plan to build a massive new iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
A new social media app launched last week is set to bring the global mining community closer together.
Orica has recorded a positive NPAT in its latest results, but is still eyeing off 700 job cuts in the coming year.
GR Engineering has won MZI Resources Keysbrook Mineral Sands mine upgrade and processing contract.
The Planning Department has recommended Rio Tinto’s plan to expand its Mt Thorley Warkworth mine be approved.
Orica has sold its chemicals business to private equity groups for $750 million.
Tasmania is on the way to passing legislation which will prevent “radical” protesters from impeding business activities including exploration or mining.
The Minerals Council of Australia says Australia’s uranium industry is set for a boost as Japan moves to restart nuclear reactors for the first time since the Fukushima meltdown.
The price of iron ore has weakened again overnight as it slides towards predicted lows of $US70 a tonne.
Last week’s pledge by the South Australian government to prioritise growth in the resources sector has met cool reception from SACOME.
The mining sector welcomed a new free-trade agreement signed with China which will lift export tariffs and provide for the importation of Chinese labour.
Caterpillar has released its new 22 tonne 6020B hydraulic shovel for mining.
AGL has appointed Andrew Vesey as the company’s new CEO.
Adani has signed a deal which will see the State Bank of India extend a $1 billion credit facility to help build Carmichael mine in the Galilee Basin.
Resource industry employment in Western Australia will drop by 20 per cent over the next decade, down to an estimated 87,000 workers.
The ANU divestment decision has led to legal action, as Sandfire Resources announced they have filed proceedings against investor consultancy firm CAER.
According to a new survey, 22 mining companies in NSW spent more than $13.6 billion in the state during 2013/14.
Atlas Copco has released its underground low profile loaders with fully enclosed cabins.
The price of gold has seen an upwards swing following a week of poor prices.
The Queensland government is set to help fund new coal mines in the Galilee Basin in a bid to entice investment banks to back the projects.
Australian Mining has received reports of a death at the APLNG Reedy Creek camp near Yuleba, Queensland.
A Canberra goldminer has raised the fears of locals with the announcement it wants to process ore onsite using cyanide.
Scientists have discovered bacteria that are tolerant of salt and acid, which have potential to assist mineral leaching in ore processing.
The South Australian government says 5000 new jobs will be created by 2017 when the state’s mineral and energy resources production increases to $10 billion a year.
Australia agreement to supply India uranium just took a step forward, and is good news for miners.
BHP Billiton is cutting 90 workers from its Nickel West project after failing to find a buyer for the business.
Atlas Copco launches the first of its MEYCO branded mobile concrete sprayers.
Glencore will be closing all Australian coal operations for three weeks over the Christmas break, amid global oversupply and weak price concerns
Aurizon Holdings has set up a project hub in Perth to work on iron ore rail and port for the West Pilbara project, but is wary of commercial hurdles.
