MP Pearce to remain Natural Resources Committee chairman (0) May 8, 2015 Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
Stockton coal mine slashes jobs (0) May 8, 2015 Embattled New Zealand miner Solid Energy has cut more than 150 positions from its Stockton coal mine as its future looks in doubt.
Archer graphite proves suitable for batteries (0) May 7, 2015 Graphite junior Archer Exploration added 39 per cent to their stock value thanks to CSIRO testing of samples from their Campoona resource.
Member for Mirani strikes out at miners (0) May 7, 2015 A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
Stolen mining explosives promised to bikie gang (0) May 7, 2015 A Perth man has been refused bail after he was charged with receiving and being in possession of 100kg of explosives which were allegedly stolen from Higginsville mine.
Rio Tinto to face rehab and labour hire concerns at AGM (0) May 7, 2015 Today’s Rio Tinto AGM in Perth will hear concerns about rehab of the Ranger Uranium Mine, and the casualiation of Australian coal mining workforces.
AWE makes new gas discovery in Perth Basin (0) May 7, 2015 AWE has made a new gas discovery at its Irwin and Synaphea structures, supporting its earlier massive Waitsia discovery.
Iron ore back past $US60 a tonne (0) May 7, 2015 The price of iron ore has moved past $US60 a tonne for the first time in eight weeks.
Russell Vale coal restarts longwall mining (0) May 7, 2015 Wollongong Coal’s embattled Russell Vale coal mine has recommenced longwall mining from part of its longwall-6 block.
Another miner buys in to marijuana (0) May 7, 2015 International Goldfields has joined the current trend of miners moving into medical marijuana after acquiring Winter Garden Biosciences.
BHP Billiton partnership to support Reconciliation (0) May 6, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced a $3.9 million partnership with Reconciliation Australia to deliver a program aimed at promoting reconciliation in schools.
BHP Billiton defends iron ore strategy in memo to employees (0) May 6, 2015 In the face of growing criticism from FMG’s founder and chairman Andrew Forrest, BHP Billiton iron ore president Jimmy Wilson has sent a note to staff defending the company’s strategy.
Unpaid fuel bill leads to coal ship arrest (0) May 6, 2015 A coal ship has been arrested near Newcastle in relation to allegations of non-payment of a fuel bill in China.
BHP Billiton shareholders to vote on historic demerger (0) May 6, 2015 Today is the day BHP Billiton shareholders will vote on whether to approve a spin-off of the company’s non-core assets which will create a new miner called South32.
Clive Palmer cleared of fraud charges (0) May 5, 2015 Federal MP Clive Palmer has been cleared of misappropriating $12.167 million of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
Aurizon’s new EAs to face Federal Court appeal (0) May 5, 2015 Aurizon has said it will wait until the Rail Tram and Bus Union’s appeal is heard in the Federal Court before suspending 12 existing enterprise agreements.
Price of iron ore on the rise again (0) May 5, 2015 The price of iron ore has gained three per cent since two of the world’s biggest miners announced plans to slow-down production.
Rio Tinto partners with Mackay Engineering College (0) May 5, 2015 A new partnership between Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine and the Mackay Engineering College will look to boost the local trade skills base in the region.
New Townsville port berth opens (0) May 5, 2015 The new joint venture berth facility between Glencore, Incitec Pivot, and the Port of Townsville is now operational.
McAleese warns of hefty earnings dive (0) May 5, 2015 Transport contractor McAleese has warned of a massive earnings drop due to the impact of its altered contract with Atlas Iron.
Goodline’s bad FIFO roster a mistake (0) May 4, 2015 Construction and maintenance contractor Goodline have raised eyebrows with a job advertisement offering a 12/1 FIFO roster in Port Hedland.
WorleyParsons to cut 2000 jobs (0) May 4, 2015 Global engineering firm WorleyParsons is slashing 2000 jobs and has booked a $125 million charge for fiscal 2015.
Mt Lyell mine to re-open soon (0) May 4, 2015 Copper Mines of Tasmania have taken a step forward in re-opening the Mt Lyell mine after getting the greenlight for planned recommencement of operations.
Improving Haul Road Safety with Water & Dust Optimisation (0) May 4, 2015 Haul roads are an integral part of the mine site, but issues associated with overwatering and dust control continue to place haul road safety under the spotlight.
Settlement for Macmahon shows on ASX (0) May 4, 2015 MacMahon will receive a payout of $19 million as settlement relating to termination of a shaft-sinking contract in 2013.
Aurizon ready to usher in new enterprise agreements (80) May 4, 2015 Aurizon’s vice president Scott Riedel says new enterprise agreements set to come into effect from May 18 would be free of the “iconic flaws” of the expired contracts.
EPA questioned over BHP Mt Arthur pollution case (0) May 4, 2015 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has faced criticism for failing to publically reveal details of a pollution case with BHP.
Shave your beard, or else… (0) May 4, 2015 The Fair Work Commission has upheld the decision to sack a BHP employee who refused to shave off his beard.
ACCC says FMG’s Andrew Forrest has no case to answer (0) May 1, 2015 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said FMG chairman Andrew Forrest does not have a case to answer after comments he made about capping iron ore production.
Seaborne iron ore market is doomed says Cliffs CEO (0) May 1, 2015 Head of Cliffs Natural Resources Lourenco Goncalves has accused Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton of “terrorising” the iron ore market, and said he can’t wait to close his mine and ...
Sandfire satisfied on ANU divestment profile (0) April 30, 2015 Federal court proceedings against CAE have been discontinued, following admission they supplied deficient and inaccurate reports about Sandfire Resources.
Forrest has another go at BHP and Rio for iron ore oversupply (0) April 30, 2015 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has again hit out at the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, claiming a falling iron ore price will affect Australian living standards.
New technology for gold detection at the rig (0) April 30, 2015 Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new method for detecting trace amounts of gold in ore samples at the drill rig.
Monax to go ahead with nickel exploration (0) April 30, 2015 The Western Gawler Craton project in South Australia will be able to move ahead after the signing of a Native Title Mining Agreement.
Barrick’s new gold discovery turning heads (0) April 30, 2015 A new discovery by Barrick in South America looks to be one of the largest gold discoveries of recent times, which is show promise as a mine.
FMG cuts haulage jobs at Cloudbreak (0) April 29, 2015 The employment fears of FMG workers at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine were realised today with a number of truck drivers sacked this morning.
First coal leaves WICET (1) April 29, 2015 The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal is officially up and running after the first shipload of coal left the facility this week bound for Singapore.
Kingsgate appoints new CEO (6) April 29, 2015 Kingsgate Consolidated have appointed Greg Foulis as its new CEO.
Coal haulage to resume in Hunter Valley (0) April 29, 2015 Coal rail haulage in the Hunter Valley is expected to resume this afternoon, thanks to maintenance works following the storms and flooding of last week.
Iron ore price continues its upsurge (0) April 29, 2015 Iron ore’s winning streak shows no signs of slowing down, with the commodity just cents away from $US60 a tonne.
Ulan coal mine cuts 75 jobs (0) April 29, 2015 Glencore has slashed 75 jobs from its Ulan coal mine, near Gulgong, NSW, as part of its wider operational reduction.
Agnew Gold fined for safety incident (0) April 29, 2015 Angew Gold has been fined $75,000 for an underground safety incident in which three workers were injured.
BHP Billiton wants more girls to study maths (0) April 29, 2015 BHP Billiton has launched a $22 million partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute to increase the representation of women in the field of mathematics.
Premier to get his hands dirty in NSW coal (0) April 28, 2015 NSW premier Mike Baird’s visit to the Hunter Valley today has been welcomed by NSW Mining, with attendance expected at mining projects in the region.
BHP admits to minimal tax in Singapore (0) April 28, 2015 In the wake of the April 10 Senate Inquiry BHP have been forced to reveal their effective tax rate on profits at their Singapore Trading Hub.
Bianca Rinehart claims emails deleted (0) April 28, 2015 The dispute over ownership of Hancock Prospecting has led to accusations of privacy breaches in court yesterday.
McAleese extends trading halt as talks with Atlas Iron continue (0) April 28, 2015 Transport contractor McAleese said it has had a number of constructive discussions with Atlas Iron which could lead to supporting ongoing mining and haulage activities from Atlas’ mines.
Metgasco seeks compo from NSW government (0) April 27, 2015 The NSW Supreme Court has ruled to allow Metgasgo to drill at Bentley, overturning a state government decision which banned the company from drilling in the face of large protests.
Macmahon to cut 40 jobs (0) April 27, 2015 Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings is set to cut jobs and alter work rosters.
Iron ore price surge continues (0) April 27, 2015 The price of iron ore is closing in on the $US60 a tonne mark after enjoying a surge of more than 5 per cent.
Triton graphite strikes Chinese deal (0) April 27, 2015 Graphite explorer Triton Minerals has announced a major offtake deal which will see $255 million invested into their Nicanda Hill operation.
News in Focus – Weekly Wrap [VIDEO] (0) April 24, 2015 This week we look at further iron ore production increases, gold mining jobs on the rise in Western Australia, and activists charged over Whitehaven coal protests.
Rio and BHP buy into own iron ore propaganda (0) April 24, 2015 A forecast used by Rio Tinto and BHP about China’s prospective peak to steel production has been criticised by a former executive.
Hockey hopes for iron ore reduction (0) April 24, 2015 BHP have pledged to slow their iron ore expansion plans, earning praise from Treasurer Joe Jockey.
New gold discovered on Yorke Peninsula (0) April 24, 2015 Investigator resources have announced elevated gold and copper assays from their Yorke Peninsula drill program early this year.
Fortescue increases bonds issue (8) April 23, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group have launched back into the bonds market, continuing with debt repayment strategies.
Newcrest reports improved gold performance (0) April 23, 2015 Gold production is up for Newcrest Mining in 2015, thanks to ramping up at the Cadia East mine, in Papua New Guinea and the Ivory Coast.
Price of iron ore on the way up (0) April 23, 2015 The price of iron ore has surged past $US52 a tonne for the first time since late March.
Aurizon enterprise agreements cancelled (0) April 23, 2015 Aurizon rail workers are up in arms after a Fair Work Australia decision quashed 12 expired enterprise bargaining agreements covering 6000 employees.
Hunter Valley storm forces coal mines to close (0) April 23, 2015 Glencore’s open-cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley are slowly returning to production after being forced to shut due to severe storms earlier this week.
Diversity the new key to shareholder value at BHP (0) April 22, 2015 Staff diversity and inclusion is a source of competitive advantage in the resources industry, and will become part of company management strategy.
Cost vs Hand Safety: Technology Ending the Tug-of-War (0) April 22, 2015 We can all relate to the fact that technology is ever-evolving; constantly changing, improving and being updated to make our lives easier and safer in every way.
Whitehaven Coal protestors face court (0) April 22, 2015 Two anti-mining activists faced Gunnedah Local Court on Monday after using cement to lock themselves inside the Whitehaven Coal Washery last year.
Gold mining jobs on the rise in WA (0) April 22, 2015 The Hays Quarterly employment report has shown subdued activity in the mining sector, with the only hope to be seen in gold exploration and production.
Atlas Iron extends trading halt (0) April 22, 2015 Atlas Iron wants to extend its trading halt for a further three weeks as it continues a company-wide operational and financial review.
BHP Billiton lifts iron ore production (0) April 22, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced a 20 per cent increase in iron ore production, resulting in the miner lifting its full year guidance.
Tychean reports high grade gold results (26) April 22, 2015 Australian explorer Tychean Resources have turned in new drilling results to the ASX, with promising mineralisation at the Redback prospect.
Conquer Industrial Corrosion & Extend Asset Life (0) April 22, 2015 In an industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while improving operational efficiencies, finding ways to extend the life of critical structures and equipment in ...
Mobile camp saves three hour commute for Roy Hill workers (0) April 21, 2015 The CEO of Roy Hill Station has commended contractors that finished construction of a new camp last month, which has saved some workers a three hour commute from Newman.
Ausdrill fetches new African contract (1) April 21, 2015 Ausdrill have announced a new contract awarded to subsidiary company African Mining Services (AMS).
Oz Minerals reveals details of strategic review (0) April 21, 2015 Following a three-month strategy review, Oz Minerals revealed it will focus on growing its business by acquiring high value copper assets.
Arrium producing loss-making iron ore (0) April 21, 2015 Iron ore miner Arrium sold the commodity at close to a $9 loss per tonne during the first quarter.
Rio Tinto ups iron ore and coal production (0) April 21, 2015 Rio Tinto has announced a 12 per cent increase in iron ore production, with shipments of the commodity up by 9 per cent.
Australia’s top miners down $20 billion (0) April 20, 2015 Australia’s wealthiest miners have lost nearly $20 billion in value since the peak of the iron ore mining boom.
Rio Tinto powering ahead with Pilbara iron ore expansion (0) April 20, 2015 Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh said the state of the iron ore industry is rational, normal economics which will ultimately see more high-cost producers exit the market.
Newsat enters administration, bankruptcy (0) April 20, 2015 A company which was set to provide satellite based exploration services in Australia has entered administration with hundreds of millions in debt.
FMG cuts costs, lifts iron ore export target (0) April 20, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group says it will bring its break even costs down to $US39 a tonne as it plans to ship 5 million tonnes more of iron ore.
Capital Mining goes to pot (5) April 20, 2015 An Australian exploration company has set its sights on being Australia’s first domestic marijuana grower, based in Tasmania.
Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine helps lift coal sales (0) April 20, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is over 93 per cent complete, with the company already producing 1.1 million tonnes of coal at the project in the March quarter.
Mt Isa business voices support for uranium (0) April 17, 2015 Mt Isa local business lobbyists have voiced their support for restarting uranium mining in Queensland’s northwest.
OZ Minerals takes two SA awards (0) April 17, 2015 South Australian companies have received high commendations for their achievements, at a gala awards night held by SACOME.
Rio Tinto apprentice takes top award (0) April 17, 2015 Rio Tinto can have faith in their apprenticeship program after a Mount Thorley Warkworth employee was recognised as apprentice of the year.
New automation systems at BHP Mooka rail (23) April 16, 2015 BHP have announced their decision to use a new cloud-based platform to manage costs on their productivity drive at the Mooka iron ore rail car facility.
Court rules against Japanese nuclear restart (0) April 16, 2015 Japan’s nuclear restart program has been stalled, with a court halting plans to turn back on two operations in the city of Takahama.
Graphite CEO steps down (1) April 16, 2015 Graphite explorer Lamboo Resources will be on the hunt for a new leader after the resignation of managing director and CEO Richard Trevillion.
China’s slow growth pushes iron ore price down (0) April 16, 2015 After two days of gains, the price of iron ore has once again fallen below $US50 a tonne as growth data out of China highlights a hefty slowdown.
The Whole Package: Safe & Efficient Drive Solutions (0) April 16, 2015 With Australian industry being hard pressed to minimise costs and improve operational efficiencies, it is also faced with the need to adhere to regulated safety and energy efficiency standards both ...
Greenfields exploration funding boosts SA projects (0) April 15, 2015 Exploration company Monax Mining have received $145,000 in new funding from the South Australian government for three projects in the state.
Wambo coal mine expansion approved (2) April 15, 2015 The Department of Planning and Environment says Peabody Energy can go ahead with the expansion of its Wambo coal mine.
Unions not happy with FMG’s new roster plan (0) April 15, 2015 The Australian Workers Union says around 10 per cent of FMG’s workforce will lose their jobs as the miner implements roster changes at its mines sites.
New quarry jobs in NSW (0) April 15, 2015 Quarry expansions in NSW will add to mining jobs in the state, according to the state Planning department.
Government pushes expansion of gas industry (0) April 15, 2015 Industry minister Ian Mcfarlane has described Australia as an “energy superpower”, heralding yesterday’s release of the Domestic Gas Strategy paper.
Komatsu and GE team up with “big-data” technology (46) April 14, 2015 Komatsu has announced a partnership with General Electric to provide “big-data” analysis services for mining companies using “Internet of Things” technology.
SA exploration attracts $2 million in funding (0) April 14, 2015 The South Australian government have pledged another $2 million to drive exploration growth in the burgeoning mining state.
Search for missing prospectors called off (0) April 14, 2015 West Australian police have called off the search for a married couple who were last known to be prospecting near Table Top, days after finding human remains in an abandoned ...
SA to capitalise on next mining upswing (0) April 14, 2015 South Australia will have the potential to build state mining revenues to $7 billion each year, but has its work cut out to prepare for the market upswing, according mining ...
FMG forced to make roster changes (1) April 14, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group is making changes to work rosters in order to bring down costs, and has laid the blame on the frail iron ore market squarely on its competitors ...
Policy confusion holding back Australia’s uranium potential (0) April 13, 2015 In a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining, Toro Energy’s managing director says policy confusion was holding back Australia’s nuclear potential.
Qld gold miner enters administration (0) April 13, 2015 Queensland gold miner BCD Resources has gone into voluntary administration according to ASX announcements this morning.
Gas turbines fired at Santos GLNG (0) April 13, 2015 The Santos-owned GLNG site on Curtis Island will soon be fully self-powered with two of the six new gas turbine generators successfully fired.
SA kids bring the next wave of mining PR (0) April 13, 2015 South Australian school students will have their own opportunity to capitalise on the mining industry through a new video production competition.
Budget to suffer from frail iron ore price (0) April 13, 2015 Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned the iron ore price could drop to lows of $US35 a tonne, potentially blowing a $25 billion hole in the Federal budget.
BHP refuses to answer senate inquiry (0) April 13, 2015 BHP has been directed on notice by a senate inquiry to supply company financial information or risk becoming subject of the parliamentary senate.
Don’t Be Complacent About Non-Compliance (0) April 10, 2015 In the increasingly competitive economic landscape of mining, businesses are being hard pressed to achieve optimal efficiencies at minimum costs – but this can often result in cutting equipment compliance ...
The News in Focus – Weekly Wrap [VIDEO] (0) April 10, 2015 This week we look at the new senate inquiry into tax avoidance, new gas discovered off Barrow Island, and Atlas Iron enters a trading halt.
FMG pledges support for tax reform debate (0) April 10, 2015 The five biggest players in the Australian mining industry are scheduled to give evidence at today’s senate inquiry hearing into corporate tax avoidance.
Shell makes multi-billion dollar bid for BG Group (0) April 9, 2015 Oil and gas giant Shell has made a massive takeover bid for BG Group, which will include the company’s QCLNG plant on Curtis Island.
Apache exits Australian oil and gas market (0) April 9, 2015 Apache Corporation is selling its subsidiary Apache Energy Limited for $US2.1 billion, marking the exit of the company from Australia.
Atlas Iron JV under caveat (0) April 9, 2015 Atlas Iron’s partner Haoma Mining has placed a caveat over two north Pilbara tenements to preserve their rights over the Daltons Joint Venture.
China cuts tax to protect its iron ore industry (0) April 9, 2015 In more bad news for Australia’s junior miners, the Chinese government has moved to help prop up its high-cost iron ore producers by reducing tax.
Ramelius gold shares up 45 per cent (0) April 8, 2015 Gold producer Ramelius Resources has achieved guidance for the March quarter with claims of “near record” production.
Woodside finds new gas off Barrow Island (0) April 8, 2015 Woodside Petroleum have announced a new gas discovery off the West Australian coast to the ASX this morning.
Iron ore price makes a slight gain (0) April 8, 2015 The price of iron ore has made a slight recovery and is now trading back up past $US47 a tonne.
Political donations lean heavily towards Liberals (0) April 7, 2015 Recent AEC data shows mining companies bet heavily against Labor at the last election, with the vast majority of political donations going to the Coalition.
39 miners rescued after underground fire (0) April 7, 2015 39 miners who had been trapped after an underground fire at a Canadian nickel mine have been rescued.
New South32 board members named (8) April 7, 2015 BHP Billiton has revealed the four new non-executive directors for its spin-off company South32.
Atlas Iron on shaky ground (2) April 7, 2015 Atlas Iron Limited have announced a halt to trading, foreshadowing more tough times ahead linked with the plunging price of iron ore.
Iron ore price plunges again (0) April 7, 2015 The iron ore price plunge continued over the Easter long weekend, with the commodity hitting a new low of $US46.70 a tonne.
Rio buys back $560 million in shares (0) April 7, 2015 Rio Tinto announced this morning the company has completed the buyback of $560 million worth of shares, an increase on $500 million announced in February.
BC Iron dump Watpac mining contract (0) April 2, 2015 BC Iron has terminated a mining contract with Watpac on the same day the price of iron ore fell to $US49 a tonne.
High Risk Licences reassessed in Gladstone (0) April 2, 2015 High risk workers in Gladstone have been caught out with invalid licenses after taking inadequate assessments.
Oil prices rise (0) April 2, 2015 Oil prices have had the largest jump in months as US crude oil production reaches a peak.
A World First for Portable Wireless Confined Space Gas Detection (0) April 2, 2015 While technology has done an incredible job of replacing the days of the “canary in the coal mine”, industrial gas leaks continue to cause significant worker injuries and costly downtime ...
Triton graphite shares triple in one week (0) April 1, 2015 Graphite miner Triton Minerals have announced a new contract worth US$2 billion, resulting in massive share price gains.
New FIFO camp planned near Toowoomba (0) April 1, 2015 Plans for construction of a 500-room workers camp near the Wellcamp Airport have been submitted to Toowoomba City Council.
CFMEU takes aim at BHP’s stance on striking (0) April 1, 2015 The CFMEU has slammed BHP after the company recommended changes to the Fair Work Act aimed at limiting the scope of strike action.
Finches under threat from Carmichael Coal (0) April 1, 2015 Indian coal giant Adani told the Queensland Land Court yesterday that a local endangered finch population would not have far to move to avoid decimation.
Nude protest at NSW coal mine (0) April 1, 2015 A group of protesters have hit the coal mining industry front on with a nude protest at a remote NSW coal mine.
Hitachi becomes Australian Wenco distributor (118) April 1, 2015 Hitachi has become the official Australian distributor of Wenco International Mining Systems and its fleet management technology.
Miner suing Anglo following car crash (0) March 31, 2015 A former coal worker is suing Anglo Coal and Workpac after crashing his car after working a 75-hour week.
WA resources valued at $114 billion (0) March 31, 2015 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have released a new report which valued the State’s resources at $114 billion for 2014.
CFMEU pushes for an end to FIFO in QLD (0) March 31, 2015 A forum convened by the CFMEU heard that 100 per cent FIFO in Queensland coal mines must come to an end.
Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg has once again hit out at miners for not understanding supply and demand.
Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
WDS has won the contract for works on Arrow Energy’s Daandine Expansion project.
Embattled New Zealand miner Solid Energy has cut more than 150 positions from its Stockton coal mine as its future looks in doubt.
Graphite junior Archer Exploration added 39 per cent to their stock value thanks to CSIRO testing of samples from their Campoona resource.
A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
A Perth man has been refused bail after he was charged with receiving and being in possession of 100kg of explosives which were allegedly stolen from Higginsville mine.
Today’s Rio Tinto AGM in Perth will hear concerns about rehab of the Ranger Uranium Mine, and the casualiation of Australian coal mining workforces.
AWE has made a new gas discovery at its Irwin and Synaphea structures, supporting its earlier massive Waitsia discovery.
The price of iron ore has moved past $US60 a tonne for the first time in eight weeks.
Wollongong Coal’s embattled Russell Vale coal mine has recommenced longwall mining from part of its longwall-6 block.
BHP Billiton shareholders have voted in favour of a demerger which will see the creation of multi-billion dollar mining company South 32.
International Goldfields has joined the current trend of miners moving into medical marijuana after acquiring Winter Garden Biosciences.
The Australian mining industry is under increasing pressure to improve operational efficiencies while keeping costs to a minimum.
BHP Billiton has announced a $3.9 million partnership with Reconciliation Australia to deliver a program aimed at promoting reconciliation in schools.
A new diamond drilling program will start at the Thalanga Zinc Project, the first exploration there since 1998.
In the face of growing criticism from FMG’s founder and chairman Andrew Forrest, BHP Billiton iron ore president Jimmy Wilson has sent a note to staff defending the company’s strategy.
A coal ship has been arrested near Newcastle in relation to allegations of non-payment of a fuel bill in China.
Komatsu Australia has launched a new equipment rental business in Australia and New Zealand.
Today is the day BHP Billiton shareholders will vote on whether to approve a spin-off of the company’s non-core assets which will create a new miner called South32.
VALMEC has won the contract to build the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline in Western Australia.
Federal MP Clive Palmer has been cleared of misappropriating $12.167 million of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
Aurizon has said it will wait until the Rail Tram and Bus Union’s appeal is heard in the Federal Court before suspending 12 existing enterprise agreements.
Anglo American has launched a livestock grazing trial on nearly 50 hectares of rehabilitated mine land at its Dartbrook coal mine.
The price of iron ore has gained three per cent since two of the world’s biggest miners announced plans to slow-down production.
A new partnership between Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine and the Mackay Engineering College will look to boost the local trade skills base in the region.
The new joint venture berth facility between Glencore, Incitec Pivot, and the Port of Townsville is now operational.
Transport contractor McAleese has warned of a massive earnings drop due to the impact of its altered contract with Atlas Iron.
A new plant which could help geologists in the hunt for diamonds has been uncovered in Africa.
Construction and maintenance contractor Goodline have raised eyebrows with a job advertisement offering a 12/1 FIFO roster in Port Hedland.
Global engineering firm WorleyParsons is slashing 2000 jobs and has booked a $125 million charge for fiscal 2015.
Copper Mines of Tasmania have taken a step forward in re-opening the Mt Lyell mine after getting the greenlight for planned recommencement of operations.
Haul roads are an integral part of the mine site, but issues associated with overwatering and dust control continue to place haul road safety under the spotlight.
MacMahon will receive a payout of $19 million as settlement relating to termination of a shaft-sinking contract in 2013.
Aurizon’s vice president Scott Riedel says new enterprise agreements set to come into effect from May 18 would be free of the “iconic flaws” of the expired contracts.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has faced criticism for failing to publically reveal details of a pollution case with BHP.
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says commodity markets must remain open as debate continues to rage over his company’s iron ore strategy.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the decision to sack a BHP employee who refused to shave off his beard.
Downer has been awarded the $70 million contract for mining at Glencore’s CSA mine.
A Drillsearch Energy and Santos joint venture have made a new gas discovery in the Cooper Basin.
St Barbara has sold its embattled Gold Ridge project in the Solomon Islands to local landowners.
Atlas Iron has surprised the market by deciding to keep production up and running at two of its mines.
First Quantum Minerals is set to cut jobs at its Ravensthorpe mine in Western Australia.
Chevron has made a new offshore natural gas discovery in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said FMG chairman Andrew Forrest does not have a case to answer after comments he made about capping iron ore production.
Head of Cliffs Natural Resources Lourenco Goncalves has accused Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton of “terrorising” the iron ore market, and said he can’t wait to close his mine and ...
A senior Boart Longyear manager has stepped down as the company restructures.
Contracting company Viento has entered voluntary administration amidst difficult market conditions.
Technological advancements continue to change the way the mining industry works.
Each day, businesses increase their demands on their electrical infrastructure.
Federal court proceedings against CAE have been discontinued, following admission they supplied deficient and inaccurate reports about Sandfire Resources.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has again hit out at the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, claiming a falling iron ore price will affect Australian living standards.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new method for detecting trace amounts of gold in ore samples at the drill rig.
Iron ore’s winning streak has come to an abrupt halt with the commodity plunging 4 per cent.
The Western Gawler Craton project in South Australia will be able to move ahead after the signing of a Native Title Mining Agreement.
Vale is in talks with Chinese shipbuilders to arrange construction of 50 new Valemax carriers.
Queensland coal trains were stranded yesterday after Aurizon workers went on a 24-hour strike.
OceanaGold has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Newmont’s Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
A new discovery by Barrick in South America looks to be one of the largest gold discoveries of recent times, which is show promise as a mine.
Once upon a time, the “canary in the coal mine” was a worker’s only hope of surviving an industrial gas leak and its ensuing disaster.
The employment fears of FMG workers at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine were realised today with a number of truck drivers sacked this morning.
South Australia will see a second graphite mine open in 2016, government permissions pending.
The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal is officially up and running after the first shipload of coal left the facility this week bound for Singapore.
Kingsgate Consolidated have appointed Greg Foulis as its new CEO.
Coal rail haulage in the Hunter Valley is expected to resume this afternoon, thanks to maintenance works following the storms and flooding of last week.
Iron ore’s winning streak shows no signs of slowing down, with the commodity just cents away from $US60 a tonne.
Glencore has slashed 75 jobs from its Ulan coal mine, near Gulgong, NSW, as part of its wider operational reduction.
Angew Gold has been fined $75,000 for an underground safety incident in which three workers were injured.
BHP Billiton has launched a $22 million partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute to increase the representation of women in the field of mathematics.
Major and potentially debilitating costs to businesses exist in the area of Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) and loss of workable time.
NSW premier Mike Baird’s visit to the Hunter Valley today has been welcomed by NSW Mining, with attendance expected at mining projects in the region.
In the wake of the April 10 Senate Inquiry BHP have been forced to reveal their effective tax rate on profits at their Singapore Trading Hub.
The dispute over ownership of Hancock Prospecting has led to accusations of privacy breaches in court yesterday.
Transport contractor McAleese said it has had a number of constructive discussions with Atlas Iron which could lead to supporting ongoing mining and haulage activities from Atlas’ mines.
Australia’s FIFO hub, Perth Airport, has seen air travel demand plateau in the FIFO and broader market.
The NSW Supreme Court has ruled to allow Metgasgo to drill at Bentley, overturning a state government decision which banned the company from drilling in the face of large protests.
Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings is set to cut jobs and alter work rosters.
The price of iron ore is closing in on the $US60 a tonne mark after enjoying a surge of more than 5 per cent.
Graphite explorer Triton Minerals has announced a major offtake deal which will see $255 million invested into their Nicanda Hill operation.
Wormald is partnering with Komatsu to provide vehicle fire suppression kits for mobile equipment as part of a national supply agreement.
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This week we look at further iron ore production increases, gold mining jobs on the rise in Western Australia, and activists charged over Whitehaven coal protests.
A forecast used by Rio Tinto and BHP about China’s prospective peak to steel production has been criticised by a former executive.
Northern Star Resources is debt free and on track to meet its full-year production guidance.
BHP have pledged to slow their iron ore expansion plans, earning praise from Treasurer Joe Jockey.
Investigator resources have announced elevated gold and copper assays from their Yorke Peninsula drill program early this year.
Iron ore has continued its winning streak for the sixth straight day.
Fortescue Metals Group have launched back into the bonds market, continuing with debt repayment strategies.
BC Iron said it will continue to cut costs and make pragmatic decisions as the iron ore price bites into the miner’s breakeven costs.
Gold production is up for Newcrest Mining in 2015, thanks to ramping up at the Cadia East mine, in Papua New Guinea and the Ivory Coast.
The price of iron ore has surged past $US52 a tonne for the first time since late March.
Aurizon rail workers are up in arms after a Fair Work Australia decision quashed 12 expired enterprise bargaining agreements covering 6000 employees.
Glencore’s open-cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley are slowly returning to production after being forced to shut due to severe storms earlier this week.
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Sand miner Sibelco have been found not guilty of illegal sand extraction on Stradbroke Island.
Two anti-mining activists faced Gunnedah Local Court on Monday after using cement to lock themselves inside the Whitehaven Coal Washery last year.
The Hays Quarterly employment report has shown subdued activity in the mining sector, with the only hope to be seen in gold exploration and production.
Atlas Iron wants to extend its trading halt for a further three weeks as it continues a company-wide operational and financial review.
BHP Billiton has announced a 20 per cent increase in iron ore production, resulting in the miner lifting its full year guidance.
Australian explorer Tychean Resources have turned in new drilling results to the ASX, with promising mineralisation at the Redback prospect.
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The CEO of Roy Hill Station has commended contractors that finished construction of a new camp last month, which has saved some workers a three hour commute from Newman.
Ausdrill have announced a new contract awarded to subsidiary company African Mining Services (AMS).
Property prices have plummeted in mining towns around Australia, closely tied to commodity prices according to a new report.
Following a three-month strategy review, Oz Minerals revealed it will focus on growing its business by acquiring high value copper assets.
Iron ore miner Arrium sold the commodity at close to a $9 loss per tonne during the first quarter.
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Rio Tinto has announced a 12 per cent increase in iron ore production, with shipments of the commodity up by 9 per cent.
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Uranium explorer Vimy Resources have announced a resource upgrade at their Mulga Rock project.
Australia’s wealthiest miners have lost nearly $20 billion in value since the peak of the iron ore mining boom.
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh said the state of the iron ore industry is rational, normal economics which will ultimately see more high-cost producers exit the market.
A company which was set to provide satellite based exploration services in Australia has entered administration with hundreds of millions in debt.
Fortescue Metals Group says it will bring its break even costs down to $US39 a tonne as it plans to ship 5 million tonnes more of iron ore.
An Australian exploration company has set its sights on being Australia’s first domestic marijuana grower, based in Tasmania.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is over 93 per cent complete, with the company already producing 1.1 million tonnes of coal at the project in the March quarter.
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Mt Isa local business lobbyists have voiced their support for restarting uranium mining in Queensland’s northwest.
South Australian companies have received high commendations for their achievements, at a gala awards night held by SACOME.
Rio Tinto can have faith in their apprenticeship program after a Mount Thorley Warkworth employee was recognised as apprentice of the year.
South Australia’s newest gold project is targeting their first pour in just over 12 months.
BHP have announced their decision to use a new cloud-based platform to manage costs on their productivity drive at the Mooka iron ore rail car facility.
Japan’s nuclear restart program has been stalled, with a court halting plans to turn back on two operations in the city of Takahama.
Hunter Valley miners face another round of job cuts, this time 70 to go from the Mount Owen Coal Mine.
Two coal mining companies have lost High Court bids to have their exploration licences reinstated after they were found to be corrupt by an ICAC inquiry.
Graphite explorer Lamboo Resources will be on the hunt for a new leader after the resignation of managing director and CEO Richard Trevillion.
After two days of gains, the price of iron ore has once again fallen below $US50 a tonne as growth data out of China highlights a hefty slowdown.
With Australian industry being hard pressed to minimise costs and improve operational efficiencies, it is also faced with the need to adhere to regulated safety and energy efficiency standards both ...
Exploration company Monax Mining have received $145,000 in new funding from the South Australian government for three projects in the state.
South Australia needs to ensure there is not another skills shortage in the next market upswing, a workforce specialist has warned.
The Department of Planning and Environment says Peabody Energy can go ahead with the expansion of its Wambo coal mine.
The Australian Workers Union says around 10 per cent of FMG’s workforce will lose their jobs as the miner implements roster changes at its mines sites.
Quarry expansions in NSW will add to mining jobs in the state, according to the state Planning department.
The low price of iron ore has claimed another victim, with Sinosteel Midwest to shut its Blue Hills mine.
Industry minister Ian Mcfarlane has described Australia as an “energy superpower”, heralding yesterday’s release of the Domestic Gas Strategy paper.
Komatsu has announced a partnership with General Electric to provide “big-data” analysis services for mining companies using “Internet of Things” technology.
The South Australian government have pledged another $2 million to drive exploration growth in the burgeoning mining state.
OZ Minerals will release details of its strategic review later this month.
West Australian police have called off the search for a married couple who were last known to be prospecting near Table Top, days after finding human remains in an abandoned ...
A West Australian nickel exploration company has hired former coal billionaire Nathan Tinkler as its new corporate advisor.
South Australia will have the potential to build state mining revenues to $7 billion each year, but has its work cut out to prepare for the market upswing, according mining ...
Fortescue Metals Group is making changes to work rosters in order to bring down costs, and has laid the blame on the frail iron ore market squarely on its competitors ...
The fall out of Atlas Iron’s decision to shut its mines continues, with transport contractor McAleese entering a trading halt.
In a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining, Toro Energy’s managing director says policy confusion was holding back Australia’s nuclear potential.
Queensland gold miner BCD Resources has gone into voluntary administration according to ASX announcements this morning.
The Santos-owned GLNG site on Curtis Island will soon be fully self-powered with two of the six new gas turbine generators successfully fired.
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart said the Australian economy is at risk of falling over like Greece’s if major changes are not made.
South Australian school students will have their own opportunity to capitalise on the mining industry through a new video production competition.
Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned the iron ore price could drop to lows of $US35 a tonne, potentially blowing a $25 billion hole in the Federal budget.
BHP has been directed on notice by a senate inquiry to supply company financial information or risk becoming subject of the parliamentary senate.
Mining manufacturer Caterpillar has announced it will cut around 280 jobs at its Burnie factory and move some of its production to Thailand.
Close to 600 people are set to lose their jobs after Atlas Iron announced it will close its mining operations.
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This week we look at the new senate inquiry into tax avoidance, new gas discovered off Barrow Island, and Atlas Iron enters a trading halt.
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The five biggest players in the Australian mining industry are scheduled to give evidence at today’s senate inquiry hearing into corporate tax avoidance.
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A Queensland based mineral sands explorer has upgraded results for a major resource in Western Australia.
Oil and gas giant Shell has made a massive takeover bid for BG Group, which will include the company’s QCLNG plant on Curtis Island.
The stock market has had a boost after a small recovery in iron ore and crude oil prices.
Apache Corporation is selling its subsidiary Apache Energy Limited for $US2.1 billion, marking the exit of the company from Australia.
Atlas Iron’s partner Haoma Mining has placed a caveat over two north Pilbara tenements to preserve their rights over the Daltons Joint Venture.
In more bad news for Australia’s junior miners, the Chinese government has moved to help prop up its high-cost iron ore producers by reducing tax.
Gold producer Ramelius Resources has achieved guidance for the March quarter with claims of “near record” production.
Evolution Mining has made a voluntary debt repayment of $35 million, reducing the company’s overall debt by 28 per cent.
Woodside Petroleum have announced a new gas discovery off the West Australian coast to the ASX this morning.
The price of iron ore has made a slight recovery and is now trading back up past $US47 a tonne.
The Australian Tax Office is gearing up to go after the major miners for tax avoidance.
Recent AEC data shows mining companies bet heavily against Labor at the last election, with the vast majority of political donations going to the Coalition.
39 miners who had been trapped after an underground fire at a Canadian nickel mine have been rescued.
BHP Billiton has revealed the four new non-executive directors for its spin-off company South32.
Atlas Iron Limited have announced a halt to trading, foreshadowing more tough times ahead linked with the plunging price of iron ore.
The iron ore price plunge continued over the Easter long weekend, with the commodity hitting a new low of $US46.70 a tonne.
Rio Tinto announced this morning the company has completed the buyback of $560 million worth of shares, an increase on $500 million announced in February.
BC Iron has terminated a mining contract with Watpac on the same day the price of iron ore fell to $US49 a tonne.
Deutsche Bank has cut the valuation of BHP Billiton’s spin-off company South32 by $US2 billion.
High risk workers in Gladstone have been caught out with invalid licenses after taking inadequate assessments.
Oil prices have had the largest jump in months as US crude oil production reaches a peak.
Bullish banks are beginning to back gold again as the bear market is forecast to end and peak production occurs.
The Beaconsfield Mine, site of the 2006 disaster, has been opened to the general public for tours.
The price of iron ore has crashed below $US50 a tonne for the first time in nine years.
While technology has done an incredible job of replacing the days of the “canary in the coal mine”, industrial gas leaks continue to cause significant worker injuries and costly downtime ...
Graphite miner Triton Minerals have announced a new contract worth US$2 billion, resulting in massive share price gains.
Tiaro Coal has entered voluntary administration.
Plans for construction of a 500-room workers camp near the Wellcamp Airport have been submitted to Toowoomba City Council.
The CFMEU has slammed BHP after the company recommended changes to the Fair Work Act aimed at limiting the scope of strike action.
The price of iron ore is in a free fall, with some analysts predicting the price could fall to lows of $US40 a tonne.
The unexplained abrupt resignation of former Solid Energy chair Pip Dunphy has been linked to disagreements with the NZ Gov over the miner’s viability.
Indian coal giant Adani told the Queensland Land Court yesterday that a local endangered finch population would not have far to move to avoid decimation.
A group of protesters have hit the coal mining industry front on with a nude protest at a remote NSW coal mine.
Hitachi has become the official Australian distributor of Wenco International Mining Systems and its fleet management technology.
The price of iron ore has taken another dive to hit a fresh six-year low.
As part of its submission to the Productivity Commission, BHP Billiton has proposed six reforms, including that strike action be a last resort.
A former coal worker is suing Anglo Coal and Workpac after crashing his car after working a 75-hour week.
The WA DMP has approved Ascot Resources Wonmunna iron ore mining proposal.
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have released a new report which valued the State’s resources at $114 billion for 2014.
A new program has been launched to develop new underwater mining systems.
The massive Putzmesiter Telebelt TB200 will on show at this year’s upcoming AIMEX.
A forum convened by the CFMEU heard that 100 per cent FIFO in Queensland coal mines must come to an end.