Copper hits new low (0) August 19, 2015 Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Legislative pressure amps up environmental responsibility for onsite spills (0) August 18, 2015 Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
EPA recommends new BHP iron ore pit (0) August 18, 2015 BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick sees management shake up (0) August 18, 2015 Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Anti-mining protest bill may go national (0) August 18, 2015 Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
Jolimont acquires major stake in Blast Movement Technologies (0) August 18, 2015 Jolimont Global Mining Systems and joint venture partner Resource Capital Funds have acquired a majority stake in mining technology firm Blast Movement Technologies.
Bylong Valley coal mine to relocate graves (0) August 17, 2015 A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
Geoscience community in unemployment crisis (7) August 17, 2015 Geoscientist unemployment has continued to soar in 2015, with the lowest employment levels seen in the industry since 2009.
Monadelphous wins Chevron Barrow Island contract (850) August 17, 2015 Monadelphous has been awarded a three year contract for facilities maintenance operations at Chevron’s Barrow Island site.
Archer Exploration extends Campoona graphite resource (0) August 14, 2015 Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Bechtel workers allowed leave to protest FTA (0) August 14, 2015 Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Barney Point to end coal exports (0) August 14, 2015 The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
Coal miners exempt from compensation increases (2) August 14, 2015 NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
Hazelwood mine fire responsible for health problems (0) August 13, 2015 A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
NT asbestos compensation claim successful (0) August 13, 2015 Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Coal exports breaking records at Newcastle (0) August 12, 2015 Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
Support for NSW coal at Parliament House (0) August 12, 2015 NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and Mitsui sign mining efficiency agreement (0) August 12, 2015 GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
Second bank exits Carmichael project (0) August 11, 2015 Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Paladin Energy CEO steps down (0) August 11, 2015 Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO quits (196) August 11, 2015 Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
Hancock Prospecting fined over financial breaches (0) August 11, 2015 Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi launch new haul trucks (0) August 11, 2015 Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
Bradken posts full year loss (0) August 11, 2015 Bradken has reported a full year loss of $241.3 million and will not pay a dividend to shareholders.
Minerals lobby calls for more competition for unions (0) August 10, 2015 The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
Australian Mine Map updated (0) August 10, 2015 We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton cuts job at Olympic Dam (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
WA gold finds new public voice (0) August 10, 2015 With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Workforce stood down at Lithgow coal mine (0) August 10, 2015 Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter mines bullying attracts attention (5) August 10, 2015 Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
Thiess win BHP nickel contract (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
Let Automation Manage Your Machine Fatigue (58) August 10, 2015 In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI flags further profit drop (0) August 7, 2015 Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Karara Mining fined for safety breach (0) August 7, 2015 Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Shenhua executives under investigation for corruption (0) August 7, 2015 A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
New uranium doco to air (0) August 7, 2015 A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani ends relationship with Commonwealth Bank (0) August 6, 2015 Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Diggers and Dealers Awards 2015 (2) August 6, 2015 Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
Carmichael approvals overturned by oversight (0) August 5, 2015 The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
Claims of safety breaches by Kimberley Diamonds (0) August 5, 2015 A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
More job cuts likely at Olympic Dam (0) August 5, 2015 BHP has flagged the likelihood of further job cuts at its Olympic Dam mine, as it carries out a review of operations.
Hexagon launches new mine surveying programs (0) August 5, 2015 Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.
Digital mobile radio: it’s a game changer (0) August 4, 2015 Mining is an inherently dangerous business and communications play a key role in improving the safety of individuals and increasing operational efficiency.
Spectacular dual crane lift goes horribly wrong (0) August 4, 2015 A dual crane lift in Netherlands has gone tragically wrong, resulting in the injury of approximately 20 people in shops that were crushed in the accident.
Doray Minerals forges ahead despite downturn (30) August 4, 2015 Doray Minerals has announced some new moves for the company which will help it to push forward through the mining downturn, including workforce expansion.
Rio Tinto offers exploration technology to junior miners (0) August 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has announced that laser mineral analysis technology developed for Ore Deposit Science over the last decade will be offered to junior explorers for free.
New OTR service truck developed (1) August 4, 2015 Stellar Industries has developed its new 13500 Large OTR service truck for mines.
Rumours of new gold beneath Kalgoorlie (0) August 3, 2015 A new gold discovery underneath Kalgoorlie will be grist for the rumour mill at the annual Diggers and Dealers conference, despite KCGM’s refusal to confirm or deny if it is ...
Panoramic Resources cuts jobs after seismic event (0) August 3, 2015 An earthquake at Panoramic Resources’ Lanfranchi operations has forced the company to suspend mining at the Deacon orebody and cut jobs.
Anglo Coal employee sues for $2 million (0) August 3, 2015 A Queensland man will sue Anglo Coal for more than $2 million over back injuries sustained at work.
MACA wins Brazilian mining contract (17) August 3, 2015 MACA has been awarded a Letter of Intent for work at Beadell Resources’ Antas North copper mine.
Mt Henry Gold acquisition to go ahead (171) August 3, 2015 The Mount Henry Gold Project has entered a new chapter, having been acquired by Metals X Limited.
Optimising Mineral Processing – The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) (0) August 3, 2015 The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Is Your Essential Equipment Safe & Standard-Compliant? (0) August 3, 2015 Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Massive LNG project layoffs on Curtis Island (0) July 31, 2015 With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
New uranium extraction process discovered (22) July 30, 2015 A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
War of words between charity and coal lobbies (0) July 30, 2015 Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
WA gold mine set to start production (0) July 30, 2015 The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
Investment a struggle in the mining sector (0) July 30, 2015 The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
Directional drilling tools launched (14) July 30, 2015 A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
BHP Billiton to cut jobs at Melbourne HQ (0) July 29, 2015 BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
New mine runner developed (0) July 29, 2015 A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
CME achieves four years LTI free (0) July 29, 2015 Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
Sandvik announces new drill master role (0) July 29, 2015 Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Overtime to stay at Collie Coal Mine (0) July 28, 2015 Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Mungana get mining lease greenlight (0) July 28, 2015 Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
Roy Hill crane incidents continue to escalate (0) July 28, 2015 The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Atlas Iron shares take a beating (0) July 28, 2015 Atlas Iron shares fell by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the company resumed trading for the first time in three months.
More jobs cut at Curragh coal mine (0) July 28, 2015 Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE sells off mining division (0) July 28, 2015 CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
LNGL secures US gas deal (0) July 27, 2015 A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Underground workers burned by arc flash (8) July 27, 2015 Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
Murdered prospector never found (1) July 27, 2015 A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American to cut thousands of jobs and sell off assets (0) July 27, 2015 Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
Opposition announces redeployment plans for mine workers (0) July 27, 2015 The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.
Goldfields gas pipeline on track (0) July 24, 2015 APA Group announced the Goldfields gas pipeline has passed the halfway mark and is on schedule for completion this year.
Vale sets iron ore production record (0) July 24, 2015 Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, has posted a record-breaking June quarter of iron ore production.
Development levy offered for T4 loader proposal (0) July 24, 2015 Port Waratah Coal Services has offered to pay a $12 million developer levy to offset the impacts of the proposed T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island.
Minimal rise in Goldfields injuries (0) July 24, 2015 New figures from the Department of Mines and Petroleum show 208 mining workers were seriously injured in the Goldfields in 2014-15.
CORRECTION: July 2015 print edition (0) July 24, 2015 CORRECTION: Australian Mining wishes to apologise for a factual error in the July 2015 print edition of the magazine.
QLD gov may reinstitute mining protest ban (0) July 24, 2015 The Queensland Government may reinstitute some restrictions on opposition to mining projects after overturning a bill outright banning certain anti-mining protests.
WA to lead the field in carbon capture (0) July 24, 2015 A new carbon capture research facility opened on Wednesday will make WA a world leader in the field of geosequestration.
Steps to an Effective Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Program (0) July 23, 2015 Economic crime – corruption, fraud, IP infringement, cybercrime and accounting fraud exist on a global scale – presenting a very real threat to business processes, employee integrity, reputations of companies ...
Newcrest lifts gold output (0) July 23, 2015 Newcrest Mining has posted a 10 per cent lift in gold production for the June quarter.
New mineral sands deposits uncovered (0) July 23, 2015 Sheffield Resources have announced four new minerals sands discoveries in Western Australia.
BGC cuts over 100 iron ore jobs (0) July 23, 2015 BGC Contracting is set to cut 125 jobs as it scales back mining at both Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore mines.
One in 10 gold mines now uneconomical (0) July 23, 2015 The plunging gold price has slashed margins for miners around the world, making 10 per cent of production now uneconomical.
Miner injured by bees (0) July 23, 2015 A worker in WA has sustained multiple bee stings after he was attacked by a swarm during rehab operations.
New harbour expansion for Port Hedland tugboats (0) July 22, 2015 Around US$240 million will be spent on construction of a new eight-pen tug harbour at Hunt Point, as well as an additional six tugboats to meet projected increasing demand for ...
ERA writes down tax assets (0) July 22, 2015 Embattled uranium miner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) declared it will write down its declared tax assets by up to $200 million as a result of the stalled Ranger 3 Deeps ...
Cadia wins legal challenge (0) July 22, 2015 Legal challenges against Newcrest Mining’s exploration leases by Gold and Copper Resources have been dismissed in the Land and Environment Court.
Strike action draws closer for Chevron’s Gorgon project (0) July 21, 2015 Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
Australian gold stocks take a hit (0) July 21, 2015 The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
Gas not to blame for worker dizziness (0) July 21, 2015 A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
Don’t Let Water Ruin Your Vital Data Assets (0) July 21, 2015 If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi release new wheel loaders (13) July 21, 2015 Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner successfully launches into space (0) July 20, 2015 Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
Ad scammer loses appeal, faces 6 months behind bars (0) July 20, 2015 The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest reports Papua New Guinea death (0) July 20, 2015 Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
QLD to overturn mining protest ban (0) July 16, 2015 Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore (0) July 16, 2015 Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
CFMEU claim mining bosses stifling safety on sites (0) July 16, 2015 Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
FMG shuts one camp at Christmas Creek mine (0) July 16, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
Shire of Esperance irate about uranium remarks (0) July 15, 2015 The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
BHP see massive US shale impairment (0) July 15, 2015 BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Solar project to commence at Degrussa (0) July 15, 2015 Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
Lack of exploration funding in QLD budget (0) July 15, 2015 While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
PAC misled over Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion (0) July 15, 2015 Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
Next gen hard hat to change the way we work (0) July 14, 2015 Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Students head to mining camp (0) July 14, 2015 Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
Will uranium be shipped through Esperance? (0) July 14, 2015 With the uranium industry gaining momentum in WA, Canadian miner Cameco has suggested Esperance as an export hub for products.
First indigenous mines inspector in WA (0) July 14, 2015 Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar secures Tasmanian smelter future (16) July 14, 2015 Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
UNSW opens new Mechanical Engineering precinct (0) July 13, 2015 The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore price making a slow climb (0) July 13, 2015 Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
HHA Group winds up (169) July 13, 2015 Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Automation, innovation and improvements to regulatory process and timelines to support new development will be vital for future mining prosperity according to two of Australia’s respected mining leaders, and expert ...
Natural Gas (Methane) and LPG (Propane) are not only commonly used in a range of industries; they are also highly flammable and potentially dangerous gases.
Milind Oza has been appointed as the new CEO of embattled miner Wollongong Coal.
Queensland has launched a new online mining tenure management system.
Following week-long strike action, workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to limit coal production when they return to work.
In a blow to workers at Springvale coal mine, Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a second public hearing on plans to extend the mine’s life by 13 years.
Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
The Department of Planning has said mining at Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine should be allowed to continue for a further 13 years.
Geoscientist unemployment has continued to soar in 2015, with the lowest employment levels seen in the industry since 2009.
Protestors who broke into a German coal mine have been teargassed by police.
Suitable for use in the toughest industrial applications there are – such as in refineries and chemical transfer depots – RADCOFLEX’s new Solflon X offers unparalleled chemical resistance through CrossFilm.
Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Reports have emerged that New Hope Group is the latest company interested in Rio Tinto’s Australian coal assets.
Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Coal mine workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine walked off the job this morning as part of week-long strike action.
The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
A blast truck has reportedly rolled at the Saraji coal mine.
Atlas Iron has posted a $1.4 billion full-year loss, blaming the falling price of iron ore.
One of the world’s largest miners has celebrated a new milestone, marking 130 years in business.
Atlas Iron has purchased three iron ore tenements near its Abydos and Mt Webber iron ore operations.
A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
Caterpillar has released its new C Series of large articulated trucks in Australia.
Solid Energy will enter voluntary administration.
Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium coal mine are set to strike for seven days after the collapse of negotiations over a new enterprise agreement.
Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
An ongoing weak mining market has seen WorleyParsons writedown in asset values
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to take industrial action as the dispute continues over expired enterprise agreements.
Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Mining operations have commenced at South Gold’s Cannon gold mine.
Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
AGL Energy has shipped first gas from the $310 million Newcastle Gas Storage Facility at Tomago.
Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
In large-scale mining operations, efficiency is always a key factor. The industry is facing renewed pressure as the Australian boom period starts winding down in earnest.
Bradken has reported a full year loss of $241.3 million and will not pay a dividend to shareholders.
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Activists protesting at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules creek mine for the third straight year said they will next set their sights on Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine.
Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
Deswik has launched a new optimisation software tool for dozers and draglines.
BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Rio Tinto has posted a 43 per cent drop in its half yearly underlying earnings due to the falling price of iron ore.
A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
In the wake of the Adani Carmichael coal mine’s overturning of its environmental approvals, Tony Abbott has labelled the move ‘sabotage’.
A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Reports have emerged that Glencore is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of NSW coal assets.
Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
The price of iron ore is trading at a four-week high as Chinese steel mills raise production.
A small earthquake at Tasmania’s Renison tin project has created a temporary production halt.
A new documentary about the workers’ struggle in the Queensland coal industry is due for release this month.
The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
The South African government ordered a coal mine to close due to its plans for job cuts.
A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.
Mining is an inherently dangerous business and communications play a key role in improving the safety of individuals and increasing operational efficiency.
A dual crane lift in Netherlands has gone tragically wrong, resulting in the injury of approximately 20 people in shops that were crushed in the accident.
Doray Minerals has announced some new moves for the company which will help it to push forward through the mining downturn, including workforce expansion.
Concerns have been raised that coal mine noise pollution monitors are capable of listening in on private conversations.
The second largest coal miner in the US has filed for bankruptcy.
Rio Tinto has announced that laser mineral analysis technology developed for Ore Deposit Science over the last decade will be offered to junior explorers for free.
Stellar Industries has developed its new 13500 Large OTR service truck for mines.
Three prospectors have gone missing between Leonora and Laverton in Western Australia’s Goldfields.
Andrea Lovato has been appointed the new CEO of Tenova, as the company splits itself into new divisions.
Opening address from the new Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum chairman Nick Giorgetta – 3 August 2015
A new gold discovery underneath Kalgoorlie will be grist for the rumour mill at the annual Diggers and Dealers conference, despite KCGM’s refusal to confirm or deny if it is ...
An earthquake at Panoramic Resources’ Lanfranchi operations has forced the company to suspend mining at the Deacon orebody and cut jobs.
Adani has denied reports that it is making fresh job cuts from its Carmichael mine project in Queensland.
A Queensland man will sue Anglo Coal for more than $2 million over back injuries sustained at work.
MACA has been awarded a Letter of Intent for work at Beadell Resources’ Antas North copper mine.
The Mount Henry Gold Project has entered a new chapter, having been acquired by Metals X Limited.
Consolidated Mining & Civil installed Maptek’s Sentry monitoring system for a South Australian gold mine.
Work has begun on Rio Tinto’s mining training centre being developed for the Yolngu people.
The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Underground construction and mining technology company Normet announces two key appointments to their Australia operations.
Energy Developments has entered into a new gas supply agreement with Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine.
With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
Applications are now open for BHP Billiton’s Australian Undergraduate Program.
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) has been charged with the deaths of two workers at the Mount Lyell mine in December 2013.
A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
Stanmore Coal has bought Isaac Plains coal mine for $1.
The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
MMG is set to build a $1.4 billion zinc mine in northwest Queensland.
A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
Mount Gibson mine has been fined $30,000 for safety breaches relating to work at heights.
The Federal inquiry into ice has heard the use of the drug is on the rise in the mining industry.
BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
McGraw Hill has acquired mining data firm SNL Financial for US$2.225 billion.
Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Social media reports have revealed another FIFO worker has ended his life in camp.
NRW has won a contract worth $140m for mining and ore haulage at Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi mine.
Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Hundreds of people rallied in Newcastle yesterday to show their support for the region’s mining industry.
An Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted for a new $6.7 billion coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
Refrigeration and temperature regulation within cold storage facilities, blast freezers and other areas in food and beverage plants is critical to ensuring food is stored safely for human consumption.
A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Whitehaven Coal has applied to extend the life of mine at the closed Sunnyside Coal mine.
Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
A new World Bank report has forecast a grim future for the global mining industry.
The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.
A worker has been injured during demolition work at the Pike River coal mine.
The NSW coal industry has lost another 225 jobs due to the global downturn in the price of coal.
APA Group announced the Goldfields gas pipeline has passed the halfway mark and is on schedule for completion this year.
Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, has posted a record-breaking June quarter of iron ore production.
Port Waratah Coal Services has offered to pay a $12 million developer levy to offset the impacts of the proposed T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island.
Fortescue Metals Group has increased its yearly iron ore shipments by 33 per cent.
The New Zealand Government is spending NZ$6 million in surveying to improve national mining data.
New figures from the Department of Mines and Petroleum show 208 mining workers were seriously injured in the Goldfields in 2014-15.
CORRECTION: Australian Mining wishes to apologise for a factual error in the July 2015 print edition of the magazine.
The Queensland Government may reinstitute some restrictions on opposition to mining projects after overturning a bill outright banning certain anti-mining protests.
A new carbon capture research facility opened on Wednesday will make WA a world leader in the field of geosequestration.
Economic crime – corruption, fraud, IP infringement, cybercrime and accounting fraud exist on a global scale – presenting a very real threat to business processes, employee integrity, reputations of companies ...
Newcrest Mining has posted a 10 per cent lift in gold production for the June quarter.
Sheffield Resources have announced four new minerals sands discoveries in Western Australia.
BGC Contracting is set to cut 125 jobs as it scales back mining at both Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore mines.
The plunging gold price has slashed margins for miners around the world, making 10 per cent of production now uneconomical.
A worker in WA has sustained multiple bee stings after he was attacked by a swarm during rehab operations.
The exit of one of Newcastle’s two tugboat companies will result in the loss of 50 jobs.
Around US$240 million will be spent on construction of a new eight-pen tug harbour at Hunt Point, as well as an additional six tugboats to meet projected increasing demand for ...
Erin Resources has acquired licences to grow cannabis in Namibia.
Embattled uranium miner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) declared it will write down its declared tax assets by up to $200 million as a result of the stalled Ranger 3 Deeps ...
Hall Engineering has won the contract to carry out remediation work at ERA’s Ranger uranium mine.
Legal challenges against Newcrest Mining’s exploration leases by Gold and Copper Resources have been dismissed in the Land and Environment Court.
Oil company ExxonMobil has been concerned about carbon-caused climate change since the early 80s, a former employee and climate expert revealed.
BHP winds back royalty payments to Iluka as iron ore continues to ebb.
Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
Andrew Forrest’s investment in Impact Minerals caused the junior’s shares to climb 15 per cent on Friday.
Atlas Copco have created a new low pressure rock drill for surface drilling applications.
The mine that created mining behemoth Rio Tinto is set to re-open in Spain.
Anglo American has announced a writedown of $US4 billion due to its Minas-Rio iron ore project in Brazil and Australian coal assets.
Whitehaven Coal lifted production by 66 per cent in in the June quarter due to the continued ramp up of Maules Creek mine.
Poseidon Nickel has cut jobs as it halts plans to restart the Lake Johnston nickel operation.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said he is prepared to halt the development of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine if the project does not meet the strict conditions he put in place.
Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
The unhealthy stigma attached to mental health problems is stopping miners from seeking help.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
GR Engineering has won another EPC contract for Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
The NSW Minerals Council says discussions around the approval of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine have been dominated by “outlandish exaggerations” by people who oppose the mine.
While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
A widespread cut in production is needed if the mining industry is to grow, according to Macquarie Bank.
Vale plans to cut 25 million metric tonnes of high cost iron ore from its portfolio, but analysts say the move will do little to help the depressed price of ...
Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
The second episode of a two-part Australian Story special has seen Gina Rinehart recount the struggle she went through to save Hancock Prospecting after her father died.
Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Atlas Copco has unveiled its new DrillAir Y35 portable compressor for geothermal drilling applications.