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- 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.
- Former Wallabies captain charged after Maules Creek mine protest (0) December 2, 2014
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
- 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.
- ABB launches new ventilation system for mines (0) December 2, 2014
ABB has launched its SmartVentilation system for underground mines.
- 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.
- Russell Vale coal allowed to mine 400m of longwall 6 (0) December 1, 2014
Wollongong Coal’s plan to extend longwall mining has been approved the by the Planning Assessment Commission.
- 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.
- Anglo American to resubmit Drayton South mine proposal (0) December 1, 2014
Anglo American will try to gain approval for its Drayton South mine expansion for the third time.
- Iron ore could be in trouble for over ten years: analyst (0) December 1, 2014
An analyst out of China has warned the price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US50 a tonne.
- FMG slashes costs to deal with iron ore price slump (0) December 1, 2014
FMG has moved to slash capital expenditure by $US650 million as the price of iron ore remains at five-year lows.
- Moolarben Stage 2 coal expansion goes before PAC (0) December 1, 2014
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine Stage 2 proposal was referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.
- Sedgman win GEMCO processing contract (0) December 1, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Groote Eylandt Mining’s manganese mine expansion.
- 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.
- Women in mining not getting a fair go, wages 27 per cent lower (0) November 28, 2014
Female mining professionals are being paid 27 per cent less than their male counterparts.
- South Australia launches new geoscientific data on unexplored provinces (0) November 28, 2014
South Australia has released new gravity data on its most underexplored provinces.
- Rio Tinto ups coal reserves and confirms iron ore ramp up (0) November 28, 2014
Rio Tinto has increased its thermal coal reserves in the Hunter Valley.
- 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.
- Gina Rinehart wins Chairperson of the Year award (0) November 28, 2014
Gina Rinehart has won CEO Magazine’s Chairperson of the Year award for the second year running.
- 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.
- Chinese launch new large wheel loader (0) November 28, 2014
Chinese company LiuGong has launched its largest wheel loader to date at Bauma China.
- Sedgman wins Alcoa Kwinana contract (0) November 28, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Alcoa’s Kwinana filtration plant.
- 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.
- Mining investment plunges to record lows (21) November 27, 2014
Investment in new mining projects is at its lowest level in 10 years.
- 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.
- Paddington incident leads to crusher shutdown (0) November 27, 2014
A loader became lodged in an ore crusher at the Paddington Mill last week, with no workers injured.
- Centennial Coal to shut down Angus Place coal mine (0) November 27, 2014
Centennial Coal is placing its Angus Place mine in ‘care and maintenance’ following a restructuring of its operations.
- 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 ...
- Iron ore falls again as ex Rio boss warns of more volatility (0) November 27, 2014
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.
- 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.
- Capital Safety launches new hot work lifelines (0) November 27, 2014
Capital Safety has introduced a new range of self-retracting lifelines designed for high heat applications.
- 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.
- Cameco kicks off uranium mine approvals process (0) November 26, 2014
A mining hopeful in Western Australia plans to double the amount of uranium it will process.
- 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.
- Fortescue executive reveals drug problem on sites (0) November 26, 2014
A Fortescue Metals Group executive has admitted the company has “a bit of a” drug problem on its work sites in the Pilbara.
- Australia’s nuclear energy future in the spotlight (0) November 26, 2014
Engineers will meet in Melbourne today to discuss the future of nuclear power in Australia.
- New sand mine proposed for small NSW town (0) November 26, 2014
A new sand mine is being proposed near the town of Nelson Bay in New South Wales.
- 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.
- Australia to begin graphite production in SA (0) November 25, 2014
Australia’s only operating graphite mine has reopened today for the first time since its closure in 1993.
- 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.
- Schneider and Ampcontrol partner to optimise underground coal (0) November 25, 2014
Schneider Electric and Ampcontrol have partnered to develop new operational intelligence solutions for underground coal mining.
- CMFEU questions why BHP cuts jobs to lower costs (0) November 25, 2014
The CFMEU said there are other ways BHP Billiton can save money rather than cutting thousands of jobs.
- Massive ancient roman gold mine uncovered (0) November 25, 2014
Aerial mapping in Spain has uncovered an ancient Roman gold mine.
- 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.
- Production and maintenance to drive the expanded industry (0) November 24, 2014
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 says Australia would not survive without mining (0) November 24, 2014
Gina Rinehart said the negativity aimed at the mining industry needs to stop, stating Australia would be unable to survive without the sector.
- 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.
- Fortescue offers mining jobs to indigenous prisoners (0) November 24, 2014
Aboriginal prisoners will soon have the opportunity to take on mining employment with FMG after their release.
- 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.
- Carina iron ore mine could be put into care and maintenance (0) November 21, 2014
Mineral Resources said its Carina mine could be closed down if the iron ore price continues its free fall.
- 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.
- Monadelphous revenue hit as mining investment peaks (0) November 21, 2014
Monadelphous said slow activity in the mining sector had led to a 10.9 per cent fall in sales revenue for 2013/14.
- 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.
- ABB launches hoist assessment service for miners (0) November 21, 2014
ABB has developed a mine ‘hoist performance fingerprint’ service to cut hoist maintenance costs and improve safety.
- Government to “throw the book” at mine protestors (0) November 21, 2014
NSW Premier Mike Baird said new legislation will work to crackdown on activists who enter mine sites illegally.
- NSW Premier promises to halve assessment time for mining projects (0) November 21, 2014
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.
- 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.
- BASF, ACARP to develop spray on coal mine roof support (0) November 20, 2014
A project to develop a spray on alternative to steel mesh sheet roof reinforcements in underground mines.
- Ian Macdonald facing prosecution over Doyles Creek licences (0) November 20, 2014
Former disgraced NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald is facing prosecution following the ICAC inquiry into dodgy mining licences.
- CSIRO chief Megan Clark to join Rio Tinto board (0) November 20, 2014
Former chief executive of the CSIRO Megan Clark is set to join Rio Tinto’s board as a non-executive director.
- 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.
- Caterpillar launches its largest ever wheel loader (0) November 20, 2014
Cat has developed its largest ever wheel loader – the 994K.
- Unfair dismissal case reaches Federal Court (0) November 20, 2014
A former BHP employee has taken his case for unfair dismissal all the way to the Federal Court.
- Earnings downgrade and job cuts for Seven Group Holdings (0) November 20, 2014
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.
- Particle & Surface Sciences releases new drill core analysis instruments (0) November 20, 2014
New analysis equipment is making drill core analysis faster.
- New tech released to transform exploration data collection (0) November 20, 2014
New drilling data management software has been developed for the exploration industry.
- 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.
- Rio Tinto’s new $3.5 billion iron ore mine approved (0) November 19, 2014
Western Australia’s environmental authority has approved Rio Tinto’s plan to build a massive new iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
- New social network launched for mining industry people (0) November 19, 2014
A new social media app launched last week is set to bring the global mining community closer together.
- 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.
- GR Engineering win mineral sands contract (0) November 19, 2014
GR Engineering has won MZI Resources Keysbrook Mineral Sands mine upgrade and processing contract.
- Mt Thorley Warkworth mine recommended for approval (0) November 19, 2014
The Planning Department has recommended Rio Tinto’s plan to expand its Mt Thorley Warkworth mine be approved.
- 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.
- Clive Palmer unhappy about QLD government backing of Carmichael mine (0) November 18, 2014 Clive Palmer is not happy that the QLD government is helping to fund Adani’s coal mine, stating that Australian miners have missed out on the same help.
- Cat launches new hydraulic mining shovel (0) November 18, 2014
Caterpillar has released its new 22 tonne 6020B hydraulic shovel for mining.
- 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.
- WA mining sector to lose 20 per cent of workers by 2020 (0) November 17, 2014
Resource industry employment in Western Australia will drop by 20 per cent over the next decade, down to an estimated 87,000 workers.
- 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.
- Atlas Copco encloses its loader cabins (0) November 17, 2014
Atlas Copco has released its underground low profile loaders with fully enclosed cabins.
- 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.
- “Sudden death” at Reedy Creek camp [Breaking] (0) November 17, 2014
Australian Mining has received reports of a death at the APLNG Reedy Creek camp near Yuleba, Queensland.
- Pollution fears from gold processing near Canberra (0) November 16, 2014
A Canberra goldminer has raised the fears of locals with the announcement it wants to process ore onsite using cyanide.
- Bioleaching bacteria may become useful in iron ore extraction (0) November 16, 2014
Scientists have discovered bacteria that are tolerant of salt and acid, which have potential to assist mineral leaching in ore processing.
- 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.
- Australian and Indian uranium shipping agreement moving ahead (0) November 14, 2014
Australia agreement to supply India uranium just took a step forward, and is good news for miners.
- 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.
- Atlas Copco launch new concrete sprayer (0) November 14, 2014
Atlas Copco launches the first of its MEYCO branded mobile concrete sprayers.
- 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.
- Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project gets nod from government (0) November 13, 2014
Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project has been recommended for approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
- 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.
- Rockmore launches new series of down the hole drills (0) November 13, 2014
Rockmore International has released a new series of DTH hammer drills – the ROK 600T.
- 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.
- Iron ore predicted to fall to less than US$60 (0) November 11, 2014
Citigroup is forecast the iron ore price will fall below the US$60 per tonne watermark next year.
- 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.
- Bulga rescue team tops open cut competition in NSW (0) November 11, 2014
The rescue team from Bulga coal mine has taken top honours at the annual Mines Rescue Open Cut competition.
- Continuing gold backwardation may cause a new financial crisis (0) November 11, 2014
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 to keep head above water with capital notes offer (0) November 11, 2014
Yancoal will receive a $2.8 billion investment injection from Yanzhou Coal to keep it going as the industry waits out low commodity prices.
- 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.
- Turkish explosives business weighs down Incitec profit result (0) November 11, 2014
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has posted a net profit decrease of 33 per cent for the year to September 30.
- Atlas Copco upgrades its mine truck (0) November 11, 2014
Atlas Copco has upgraded its MT42 mine truck with a newly designed box.
- Iron ore race to the bottom not in the interests of Australians (0) November 11, 2014
The current slide of iron prices will hurt more than just miners.
- 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.
- Aboriginal land council shuns Mundine over Wallarah 2 negotiations (66) November 10, 2014
Warren Mundine proved a poor choice to negotiate with local aboriginal groups, who have voiced their distrust in the indigenous chairman.
- 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.
- Austmine and CRC ORE launch METS innovation partnership (0) November 10, 2014
Austmine has teamed up with CRC ORE to provide new opportunities for Australian mining equipment, technology, and services companies.
- From divestments to protests, social licence is the key (0) November 10, 2014
The growing importance of miners’ social licence to operate, especially in the wake of the ANU divestments, is being examined.
- 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.
- ABB’s System 800xA Minerals Library enhances productivity with new features (0) November 10, 2014
ABB Australia announces the latest release of its proven process control solution, System 800xA Minerals Library 5.1/5 with new features.
- Australia Institute accused of ‘jumping the shark’ on coal (0) November 7, 2014
The NSW Minerals Council has accused The Australia Institute of ‘jumping the shark’ over its latest paper on coal miners and energy poverty.
- 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.
- Maritime industrial action to hamper Farstad and Teekay Shipping (8) November 7, 2014
Two separate maritime strikes are due to affect iron ore shipping, as well as oil and gas support vessels over the next fortnight.
- 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.
- Bulga Underground found guilty in 2010 workplace accident (0) November 6, 2014
Bulga Underground Operations has been convicted of a workplace health and safety breach which resulted in injury of a worker at the Beltana mine.
- Pike River mine re-entry too dangerous (0) November 6, 2014
Solid Energy has ruled out re-entering the Pike River coal mine, deeming it too dangerous.
- 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’.
- Job cuts uncertainty becomes bargaining chip for Hastings Deering (0) November 5, 2014
Hastings Deering staff are staring down the barrel of pay cuts up to 25 per cent, according to union representatives.
- Alcoa could be fined $200K over 2012 Wagerup refinery death (0) November 5, 2014
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 predicted to fall further (0) November 5, 2014
Iron ore prices have been forecast to continue their decline following falls to a new low this week.
- Hughes Drilling win Anglo American contract extension (0) November 5, 2014
Hughes Drilling has won an extension to its contract at Anglo American’s Callide coal mine.
- 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.
- Year in Infrastructure Conference a win for mining software technology (0) November 4, 2014
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.
- 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.
- BHP cuts jobs at Mt Arthur coal mine (0) November 4, 2014
BHP has announced a new round of cuts at its Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
- 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.
- Celebrating the achievements of women in industry (0) November 4, 2014
The Women in Industry Awards 2015 have officially launched.
- Activists lock themselves to conveyors at Narrabri coal mine (0) November 4, 2014
Leard Forest Alliance activists have locked themselves to Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine’s overland conveyors, in the second day of protests.
- Toro Energy secures $10 million to help build uranium mine (0) November 3, 2014
The company vying to build WA’s first uranium mine has secured $10 million to help make it happen.
- 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.
- Second explosives truck accident in two months (0) November 3, 2014
Another truck carrying explosive materials has been involved in an accident on Central Queensland road last week.
- 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.
- WA DMP recognised as one of world’s best resources regulators (0) November 3, 2014
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
- 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.
- Weekly News Wrap: 31/10/14 [Video] (0) October 31, 2014
Some of the top stories from Australian Mining this week…
- 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.
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