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 (9) 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 (84) 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.
Mining wages flat-line (0) November 13, 2014 Falling commodity prices has seen mining wage growth come to a near stand-still, with the industry posting its smallest ever quarterly wage increase.
FMG warns Rio and BHP to play nice with China (0) November 13, 2014 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has warned that BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are risking Australia’s bilateral relationship with China by flooding the world market with iron ore.
Mining tax will make a comeback: Julia Gillard (0) November 13, 2014 Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the mining tax to the introduction of Medicare, predicting the minerals policy will make a comeback.
FIFO suicide victim avoided on-site counselling (0) November 13, 2014 The family of Rhys Connor have told a parliamentary inquiry their son refused to access on-site counselling for fear of losing his job.
Automated haul trucks coming to NSW (0) November 12, 2014 BHP will be bringing automated haul trucks to the Mount Arthur coal mine, a new technology trial likely to begin in the next 12 months.
Gorgon workers intent on 20/10 roster (0) November 12, 2014 Industrial action may be on the cards for the Gorgon LNG project, according to unions on site after workers voted down the latest EBA proposal.
Rio Tinto cuts Argyle jobs (0) November 12, 2014 Rio Tinto has cut positions from its Argyle diamond mine as CEO Sam Walsh reiterates his love for the gem.
Strike action delayed at Port Hedland (0) November 12, 2014 Industrial action planned by tugboat engineers at Port Hedland has been delayed after an intervention was granted by the Fair Work Commission last night.
BHP won’t sell Nickel West assets (0) November 12, 2014 BHP has announced that it will not sell its Nickel West assets after it was unable to find a buyer on its terms.
Aurizon carries out share buyback (0) November 12, 2014 Aurizon has announced it will carry out an on-market buy back of its shares.
New boost for WA lithium production (9) November 11, 2014 Cobre Montana was pleased to announce new processing licence agreements with potential to cement WA’s position as a long-term major supplier of lithium.
WA turns spotlight on FLNG safety (0) November 11, 2014 A parliamentary inquiry into the safety of floating LNG processing plants is underway in Western Australia this week.
457 workers on Gorgon work 52 days straight (0) November 10, 2014 Filipino workers on Barrow Island a working for 52 days straight, twice as long as Australian workers, according to the AMWU.
Mining resumes on Cockatoo Island (0) November 10, 2014 Pluton Resources is not yet out for the count, with iron ore operations resumed on Cockatoo Island.
Precarious positioning contributed to operator death (0) November 10, 2014 Investigations into the death of a 25 year old excavator operator have shown the man was working on a precarious edge when the machine rolled over.
Injecting quality into fuel management (0) November 10, 2014 To help operations BP has devised a systemised approach to achieving and maintaining fuel cleanliness on mine sites.
Overhaul for safety legislation in WA (0) November 7, 2014 WA state government has committed to modernising safety legislation in mining and petroleum industries, inviting submissions to the consultation process.
Final module installed at GLNG (0) November 7, 2014 Santos have announced yet another milestone for their Curtis Island gas liquefaction plant, with the installation of the final LNG train module.
Iron ore again drops to new low (0) November 7, 2014 After slumping to US$77 per tonne earlier this week, iron ore has now fallen to a new five year low.
100 BMA coal mine jobs to go at Crinum (0) November 7, 2014 BMA will cut 100 positions from its Crinum mine as it ramps down longwall development ahead of schedule.
Ausenco and QGC winners at global infrastructure awards (0) November 6, 2014 Two Australian resource companies have been recognised at an international infrastructure awards program for using innovative software solutions to help build their projects.
BHP slips through American oil export ban (0) November 6, 2014 BHP Billiton will soon take advantage of a loophole in American law to export an oil product from Texas.
Gold hits four year low (0) November 6, 2014 Gold is continuing its downwards slide, dropping to a new four year low of US$ 1160 per ounce.
New Japanese investment in Stanmore Coal (0) November 6, 2014 Central Queensland coal will get a shot in the arm thanks to investment in Stanmore Coal by a Japanese mining corporation.
Michelle Landry claims bullying by CFMEU (0) November 6, 2014 Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has made allegations union bullying and threats made towards her family.
New prospects for FIFO legislation in WA (0) November 5, 2014 The debate around FIFO mental health is heating up, with the WA inquiry to hear recommendations from the CFMEU and Chamber of Minerals and Energy today.
Chevron to house new workers on ‘Floatel’ (0) November 5, 2014 Around 1200 more workers could be brought to work on Barrow Island, thanks to a new accommodation facility that has been dubbed the ‘floatel’.
Need for lean- what Mining can learn from ‘Smart’ Manufacturing (0) November 5, 2014 The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Inquiry hears FIFO workers avoid anti-depressant medication (0) November 4, 2014 A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
Mick Davis and X2 rumours as yet unconfirmed (0) November 4, 2014 Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
Coal carrying ‘Murder Ship’ under scrutiny (0) November 4, 2014 A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
New gas pipeline from Murrin Murrin to Tropicana (1132) November 3, 2014 A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
China and Russia increase natural resources ties (0) November 3, 2014 Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Antarctic mining ban to be indefinite (0) November 3, 2014 A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
Pluton calls police on appointed receivers (0) November 3, 2014 The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Increased efficiency needed at Olympic Dam (0) November 3, 2014 Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
MACA win Rio Tinto Brockman contract (0) November 3, 2014 MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Residents fear new ammonium nitrate plant in Newcastle (0) November 2, 2014 Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
Fire response capability at QCLNG (0) October 31, 2014 The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
Legacy Iron former MD to pay $868,000 (0) October 31, 2014 The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
Batman protester targets Whitehaven Coal haul trucks (0) October 31, 2014 A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.
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.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has warned that BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are risking Australia’s bilateral relationship with China by flooding the world market with iron ore.
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the mining tax to the introduction of Medicare, predicting the minerals policy will make a comeback.
Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project has been recommended for approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
The family of Rhys Connor have told a parliamentary inquiry their son refused to access on-site counselling for fear of losing his job.
Rockmore International has released a new series of DTH hammer drills – the ROK 600T.
BHP will be bringing automated haul trucks to the Mount Arthur coal mine, a new technology trial likely to begin in the next 12 months.
Industrial action may be on the cards for the Gorgon LNG project, according to unions on site after workers voted down the latest EBA proposal.
Rio Tinto has cut positions from its Argyle diamond mine as CEO Sam Walsh reiterates his love for the gem.
Industrial action planned by tugboat engineers at Port Hedland has been delayed after an intervention was granted by the Fair Work Commission last night.
BHP has announced that it will not sell its Nickel West assets after it was unable to find a buyer on its terms.
Aurizon has announced it will carry out an on-market buy back of its shares.
Citigroup is forecast the iron ore price will fall below the US$60 per tonne watermark next year.
Cobre Montana was pleased to announce new processing licence agreements with potential to cement WA’s position as a long-term major supplier of lithium.
The rescue team from Bulga coal mine has taken top honours at the annual Mines Rescue Open Cut competition.
The University of Melbourne’s Fraser Murrell investigates the potential for gold ‘backwardation’ to lead to a new GFC and increase in the gold price.
Yancoal will receive a $2.8 billion investment injection from Yanzhou Coal to keep it going as the industry waits out low commodity prices.
A parliamentary inquiry into the safety of floating LNG processing plants is underway in Western Australia this week.
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has posted a net profit decrease of 33 per cent for the year to September 30.
Atlas Copco has upgraded its MT42 mine truck with a newly designed box.
The current slide of iron prices will hurt more than just miners.
Filipino workers on Barrow Island a working for 52 days straight, twice as long as Australian workers, according to the AMWU.
Warren Mundine proved a poor choice to negotiate with local aboriginal groups, who have voiced their distrust in the indigenous chairman.
Pluton Resources is not yet out for the count, with iron ore operations resumed on Cockatoo Island.
Investigations into the death of a 25 year old excavator operator have shown the man was working on a precarious edge when the machine rolled over.
Austmine has teamed up with CRC ORE to provide new opportunities for Australian mining equipment, technology, and services companies.
The growing importance of miners’ social licence to operate, especially in the wake of the ANU divestments, is being examined.
ABB Australia announces the latest release of its proven process control solution, System 800xA Minerals Library 5.1/5 with new features.
The NSW Minerals Council has accused The Australia Institute of ‘jumping the shark’ over its latest paper on coal miners and energy poverty.
WA state government has committed to modernising safety legislation in mining and petroleum industries, inviting submissions to the consultation process.
Santos have announced yet another milestone for their Curtis Island gas liquefaction plant, with the installation of the final LNG train module.
Two separate maritime strikes are due to affect iron ore shipping, as well as oil and gas support vessels over the next fortnight.
After slumping to US$77 per tonne earlier this week, iron ore has now fallen to a new five year low.
BMA will cut 100 positions from its Crinum mine as it ramps down longwall development ahead of schedule.
Two Australian resource companies have been recognised at an international infrastructure awards program for using innovative software solutions to help build their projects.
BHP Billiton will soon take advantage of a loophole in American law to export an oil product from Texas.
Gold is continuing its downwards slide, dropping to a new four year low of US$ 1160 per ounce.
Central Queensland coal will get a shot in the arm thanks to investment in Stanmore Coal by a Japanese mining corporation.
Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has made allegations union bullying and threats made towards her family.
Bulga Underground Operations has been convicted of a workplace health and safety breach which resulted in injury of a worker at the Beltana mine.
Solid Energy has ruled out re-entering the Pike River coal mine, deeming it too dangerous.
The debate around FIFO mental health is heating up, with the WA inquiry to hear recommendations from the CFMEU and Chamber of Minerals and Energy today.
Around 1200 more workers could be brought to work on Barrow Island, thanks to a new accommodation facility that has been dubbed the ‘floatel’.
Hastings Deering staff are staring down the barrel of pay cuts up to 25 per cent, according to union representatives.
Alcoa has pleaded guilty to breaching safety laws related to the death of a contractor in 2009 and could be fined up to $200,000 later this week.
Iron ore prices have been forecast to continue their decline following falls to a new low this week.
Hughes Drilling has won an extension to its contract at Anglo American’s Callide coal mine.
The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2014 Conference has kicked off in London and promises to provide miners with software products to help them drive productivity and efficiency on site.
A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
BHP has announced a new round of cuts at its Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
The Women in Industry Awards 2015 have officially launched.
Leard Forest Alliance activists have locked themselves to Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine’s overland conveyors, in the second day of protests.
The company vying to build WA’s first uranium mine has secured $10 million to help make it happen.
A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Another truck carrying explosive materials has been involved in an accident on Central Queensland road last week.
A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
Some of the top stories from Australian Mining this week…
The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.