Mt Riley succumbs to poor iron market (0) August 20, 2014 Venture Minerals have announced operations have been suspended at the Riley Creek mine in Tasmania.
Australian wins minerals processing patent challenge (0) August 20, 2014 University of Newcastle professor Graeme Jameson has won a patent challenge brought against him by US manufacturing giant Eriez Manufacturing.
“Chinese bastards” steal our iron ore: Palmer (0) August 19, 2014 The irascible Clive Palmer has raised eyebrows higher than ever by saying the Chinese government is trying to steal our nation’s natural resources.
Miner teams with QLD agricultural college (0) August 19, 2014 Glencore has partnered with Queensland’s Emerald Agricultural College to help develop a new generation of farmers.
International indigenous mining partnership developing (117) August 19, 2014 Australian Aboriginal company Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is working with Alaskan indigenous group NANA to develop global expertise.
WA in budget trouble due to iron ore market optimism (0) August 19, 2014 Royalties estimates in the Western Australian state budget have fallen well short of the mark due to the unexpectedly low price of iron ore this year.
Japanese buy into Boggabri coal mine (0) August 19, 2014 Japanese power company Chugoku Electric Power has bought a large stake in the Boggabri coal mine.
New WA mining safety legislation on the board (0) August 19, 2014 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has given the greenlight to modernise mining safety legislation in the state.
Bravery medal due to Beaconsfield rescuers (0) August 18, 2014 Eight years after the tragedy at the Beaconsfield gold mine, the Governor-General has recognised a number of rescuers.
Emeco wins Chilean mining equipment contract (0) August 18, 2014 Emeco Holdings has won a five year mining equipment hire and rental contract with Chilean contractor Fe Grande.
Gold Ridge confirms job cuts (0) August 18, 2014 Following heavy rainfall and production and security issues, St Barbara has cut its workforce at its Solomon Islands’ Gold Ridge mine.
Robust Resources ready for takeover (0) August 18, 2014 Playing hard to get has paid off for Robust Resources, with an increased takeover bid thrusting their share price up 52 per cent on Friday.
Aurecon appoints new CEO (2) August 17, 2014 Aurecon announces the appointment of Giam Swiegers as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 February 2015.
EBA voted in on Curtis Island (0) August 15, 2014 The EBA proposed by Bechtel has passed by a majority of voters on Curtis Island, shattering hopes of a change to a 3/1 roster.
Gem Miner: An addictive distraction (0) August 15, 2014 Today we’re going to invoke an old tradition here at Australian Mining, and recommend a mining game of the week.
Jobs will continue to suffer in mining sector (0) August 15, 2014 New analysis from the Department of Employment has forecast a jobs slump of 4.5 per cent over the next five years.
Australia in the productivity doldrums (0) August 15, 2014 Efficiency in the Australian mining industry has received a stern rebuke from PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of the least productive regions in the world.
Maptek to launch new modular laser scanner (0) August 14, 2014 Maptek has previewed the new I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner at the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors conference.
Bradken expected to cut more jobs (0) August 13, 2014 Engineering group Bradken’s has signalled it will continue to cut jobs and move production overseas, following a large drop in its full year net profit.
CSI pleads guilty to Fortescue miner death (0) August 13, 2014 Crushing Services International has pled guilty to charges relating to the death of Kurt Williams as Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
Rio to lose control over Panguna copper lease (0) August 12, 2014 A new bill passed by the Bougainville parliament has completed the drawdown of mining powers from the PNG national government to the autonomous region.
UNSW appoints new mining engineering head (0) August 12, 2014 The University of New South Wales has appointed Paul Hagan as its new head of mining engineering, replacing retiring Bruce Hebblewhite.
Glencore cuts jobs at Newlands coal mine (0) August 12, 2014 Glencore has confirmed it will cut 100 jobs by the end of next month at its Newlands open cut coal mine.
Workplace injury victim keeps job at Hail Creek (1) August 12, 2014 A dozer operator who suffered spinal injury at the Hail Creek Mine has managed to keep his retrained position as a drill rig operator.
Rex Minerals MD quits (0) August 11, 2014 The managing director of Rex Minerals, Mark Parry, has resigned in the wake of government approvals for the Hillside Project.
Vale ups iron ore exports to China over next five years (0) August 11, 2014 Competition for Australian iron ore sales looks set to ensure ongoing depressed commodity prices, as Vale announces its intent to double exports to China.
BC Iron to acquire Iron Ore Holdings (0) August 11, 2014 BC Iron has made an offer to fully acquire Iron Ore Holdings, merging the two companies prospective operations.
Metso sign tech agreement with UQ’s JKTech (0) August 8, 2014 Metso has signed a minerals processing development technology agreement with the University of Queensland’s JKTech.
Diggers & Dealers awards: The Winners (0) August 7, 2014 The Winners of the 2014 Diggers & Dealers awards were announced last night, at the Westrac Gala Dinner.
Peabody to cut jobs at Burton coal mine (0) August 6, 2014 Peabody Energy is cutting production levels at the Burton coal mine, with the contractor workforce to be pared back by up to 75%.
Orica to separate mining and chemicals divisions (0) August 6, 2014 Orica will pursue the separation of its chemicals business from its core mining services business, either by demerger or sale.
ResCo workers jobs safe (46) August 6, 2014 Only a day after its parent company declared voluntary administration and their future up in the air, ResCo workers’ jobs have been secured.
Gold industry cries foul on royalties increases (0) August 5, 2014 The gold industry in Western Australia has launched a campaign in the face of potential for a royalties hike by the end of the year.
AngloGold signs on with FIFO Families (32) August 5, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti has signed up to FIFO Families social support and education program for fly in fly out workers and their families.
Atlas Copco launches new rock drills (0) August 5, 2014 Atlas Copco has launched a new series of hydraulic underground handheld rock drills for deep mines.
Maules Creek protests enter second year (0) August 5, 2014 Protestors have celebrated the second anniversary of the Leard Blockade camp at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine.
Bluestone enters voluntary administration (0) August 5, 2014 Bluestone Global, which owns a number of mining services companies, has entered in to voluntary administration, with 3000 jobs likely to be cut.
Australia gains greater control of its gold mines (0) August 5, 2014 Domestic ownership has risen to around half of all Australian gold operations, according to new reports from Surbiton Associates.
Coal mining increases in NSW (0) August 5, 2014 Domestic coal production has grown in New South Wales over the past year, in spite of weak commodity prices.
Diggers and Dealers Day One [video] (0) August 5, 2014 Australian Mining reporting from the 2014 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie.
3 Reasons to Invest in Collision Avoidance Technology in 2014 (0) August 4, 2014 In light of recent incidents and high incidence rates involving mine vehicles, this article looks at the critical role of collision avoidance systems in mining, the alleged call for integration ...
Diggers and Dealers 2014 kicks off with sombre tones (0) August 4, 2014 This morning saw the start of the 22nd Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, undoubtedly the premier business event in Australia for resource companies, from junior miners through to our largest ...
Watpac wins Hanking Gold mining contract (0) August 4, 2014 Watpac have won a $29 million contract to provide mining services for Hanking Gold’s Cornishman Pit.
Fire forces mining camp evacuation (0) August 4, 2014 Hundreds of workers were forced to evacuate a Queensland mining camp after part of the facility caught on fire.
Rio Tinto establish Indigenous mining training centre (0) August 4, 2014 Rio Tinto, in conjunction with the Gumatj Corporation, have established a mining training centre for Yolngu people in the Northern Territory.
Wipro wins outsourcing contract (61) August 4, 2014 Wipro has won a contract to provide total outsourcing solutions to ATCO in Canada and Australia.
Former BHP worker awarded $2.2m in asbestos case (0) August 1, 2014 A former worker who was exposed to asbestos at a New South Wales steelworks has won a record $2.2 million damages claim against BHP Billiton.
New Australian first gloves launched (0) August 1, 2014 Elliots has released new Australian gloves that are the first to reach a new standard of certification.
100 Hastings Deering jobs to go from Mackay (0) August 1, 2014 With around 400 jobs set to be slashed, the company remains tight-lipped on when and where these losses will be.
Collinsville coal mine hits new milestone (0) August 1, 2014 The Collinsville coal mine has reached its second major milestone, of its first millionth tonne, since reopening earlier this year.
Rex Mineral’s mine approval sees opposition (0) July 31, 2014 Approval for the Hillside project on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula has met with criticism over its affect on SA’s image as a food and wine state.
ASIC cracks down on miners shifting into technology sector (0) July 31, 2014 ASIC has issued a warning to resources companies transitioning into technology companies to fully disclose their intentions to the market and shareholders.
UOW joins the great graphene development race (0) July 31, 2014 The University of Wollongong has joined the graphene race with a $25 million federal funding grant and a new patenting agreement.
Grylls calls for an end to FIFO camps (0) July 31, 2014 The Nationals member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls, has called for an end to large scale FIFO camps.
95 mining jobs cut at BHP coal mine (5) July 31, 2014 The cuts continue at BHP Billiton’s Mount Arthur coalmine, which will lose another 95 jobs to go in weeks to come.
Rio Tinto to sell African coal assets (0) July 30, 2014 Rio Tinto has announced it will sell its coal assets in Mozambique to International Coal Ventures.
Kerman win Sino iron ore contract (885) July 29, 2014 Kerman Contracting has won a $146 million contract for works at Sino Iron’s Cape Preston operation.
Cobham wins four year Gold Fields FIFO contract (0) July 29, 2014 Cobham Aviation has won a four year contract to provide FIFO services to Gold Fields’ Granny Smith and Darlot mines in WA.
Orica fined $750 000 over chemical spills (0) July 29, 2014 Orica has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of chemical spills at its Kooragang Island and Port Botany facilities.
Queensland Mining Expo wraps for another two years (0) July 28, 2014 The Queensland Mining and Engineering Expo has wrapped up for another two years, having celebrated its 21st birthday on Wednesday last week.
Moylan escapes jail after coal hoax (0) July 28, 2014 Whitehaven Coal hoaxer Jonathon Moylan has escaped jail, after being convicted of disseminating false information to the market.
New rail fleet hits the tracks at Carina iron ore mine (0) July 25, 2014 Mineral Resources have unveiled their new $70 million rail set which will help the company lift iron ore exports out of its Carina mine by nearly 25 per cent.
Chinese coal miners see hard year (0) July 25, 2014 More than two thirds of Chinese coal mining companies are operating at a loss, according to the China Coal Industry Association.
Kalgoorlie hotel lets travellers pay with gold (0) July 24, 2014 Kalgoorlie is Australia’s gold mining heartland, and now one pub is taking a step back into the town’s formative years by allowing patrons to pay for rooms using the precious ...
Seven new underwater mining licences issued (0) July 24, 2014 The International Seabed Authority has gotten behind seabed mining after issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
Terex launch its largest luffing jib tower crane (0) July 24, 2014 Terex has developed a new range of luffing jib tower cranes, which have two and half times the load moment than the previous largest Terex crane.
Kanmantoo copper mine’s life extended (0) July 24, 2014 Hillgrove Resources has received approval from the South Australian Government to extend the life of its Kanmantoo copper mine.
QME: Day two in focus (0) July 23, 2014 Day two of the Queensland Mining Exhibition 2014 has seen busier traffic despite the apparently depressed state of the Australian Mining industry.
Would You Trade A Dump Truck For An Air Force Jet? (0) July 23, 2014 People who don’t work in mining could never understand the risks and stresses that the environment brings. When you talk about the dark, cramped and humid tunnels, they never imagine ...
BHP sees jump in production year on year (0) July 23, 2014 BHP Billiton has seen a huge spike in its iron ore and coking coal output year on year, and has forecast continued growth.
Glencore’s Queensland coal mines up for sale (0) July 23, 2014 Japan’s Itochu Corporation and Sumitomo Corp are looking distance themselves from coal by selling their combined 45 per cent stake in two of Glencore’s Queensland coal operations.
Contractor charged over death at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine (0) July 23, 2014 The employee of a worker killed at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek operation in August last year has been charged for failing to provide a safe working environment.
BHP pledges $6 million to ‘Bush Blitz’ (0) July 23, 2014 BHP, in conjunction with the government and Earthwatch, has pledged $6 million to the second stage of Bush Blitz.
QME Daily wrap up (0) July 22, 2014 The first day of the Queensland Mining Expo has been regarded as a great success, with Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney as guest of honour to open the show at ...
QME kicks off in Mackay today (0) July 22, 2014 The Queensland Mining Expo kicked off this morning, with hundreds of guests through the gates in the first couple of hours.
MH17 tragedy strikes WA mining industry MD (0) July 21, 2014 Australia’s mining industry has been touched by the tragedy of MH17, with the loss of the children of Buxton Resources managing director Anthony Maslin.
Solomon Islands workforce slashed at Gold Ridge (0) July 21, 2014 Hard times continue for Gold Ridge Mining, which will reduce its workforce to cut costs at their non-operational mine in the Solomon Islands.
Rail deal to open up coal-rich Galilee Basin to mining (0) July 18, 2014 Adani is pushing to develop its $16 billion Carmichael mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, with Korean company Posco set to build the 388km railway needed to transport the commodity to ...
High-viz hijinks cause upset in Senate chamber (0) July 18, 2014 Senator MacDonald has caused some consternation in parliament by donning fancy dress to demonstrate his support for the mining industry.
Griffin coal halts due to unpaid bills (0) July 18, 2014 Unpaid contracts have resulted in the suspension of 260 workers at Western Australia’s Griffin coal mine.
Thiess Sedgman JV win Fortescue Solomon contract (0) July 17, 2014 Thiess and Sedgman’s joint venture has won the design and construction contract for Fortescue’s Solomon mine’s processing plant.
Small fire at Bengalla coal mine (0) July 17, 2014 Spontaneous combustion saw a small fire break out at Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine this week.
FIFO tax breaks come under the microscope (0) July 17, 2014 CFMEU calls to halt FIFO tax breaks for mining companies, LNP votes against 100 per cent FIFO, and MP Landry calls to end tax offset for FIFO workers.
Barrick CEO given the chop (0) July 17, 2014 Barrick has ousted CEO Jamie Sokalsky in a surprise management shake up.
Aussie explorer strikes graphite deal with China (0) July 16, 2014 Australian explorer Uranex has hit a key milestone, securing an agreement for the sale of 100,000 tonnes of graphite per annum for the next five years.
Coal port jobs cut in Newcastle (0) July 16, 2014 Port Waratah Coal Services have cut 34 jobs, citing the need to respond to challenging conditions in the coal industry.
AECOM acquires URS (25) July 16, 2014 Massive global construction and engineering firm AECOM has acquired URS for US$ 4 billion.
Rio Tinto posts record iron ore production (0) July 16, 2014 Rio Tinto has so far produced 10 per cent more iron ore this year than it did during the same period last year as an expansion of its Pilbara operations ...
Mining tax repeal hits predictable PUP roadblock (0) July 16, 2014 Clive Palmer and the PUP are on a warpath in the Senate, now bartering with government to change the legislation to repeal the mining tax.
Atlas Iron opens Mt Webber mine (0) July 16, 2014 Atlas Iron has officially opened its Mt Webber iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
More graphite jobs on Eyre Peninsula (0) July 16, 2014 The South Australian graphite industry continues to show promise, with more jobs on offer from Lincoln Minerals.
India’s coal shortage a boon for Australian miners (0) July 15, 2014 In what could be good news for Australia’s coal industry, India’s power plants are running out of stock, forcing the country to increase its import levels.
Mining jobs in demand (0) July 15, 2014 Recruitment expert Hays said Queensland is the place to be looking for mining jobs with engineers, electricians and safety professionals expected to remain in high demand until September.
More jobs to come at Uley mine in South Australia (0) July 15, 2014 Graphite miner Valence Industries has announced they are near to completing the refurbishment of existing plant, and ramping up recruitment for workers.
Tasmanian mine safety inspectors overworked (0) July 15, 2014 The results of an audit into the Tasmanian Mine Inspectorate are expected to show under-resourcing has compromised the effectiveness of inspectors.
Japan’s First Lady dazzled by Rio Tinto’s pink diamonds (0) July 15, 2014 Japan’s First Lady has been given an exclusive preview of Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamond collection before the cluster go on official tender in August.
Nifty copper mine expects first ore this week (0) July 14, 2014 Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine will deliver ore for the first time in four months after a cave-in forced the operation to close down earlier this year.
Whitehaven hoaxer Moylan avoids jail (0) July 11, 2014 Whitehaven Coal hoaxer Jonathon Moylan has avoided a prison sentence following his sentencing today.
BryanTotally agree Fin,
i conduct the testing myself for the company i work for and we are just about to change over to the new drugolyzer machines they are far quicker and less intrusive. the down time is...
Ian SA is the only state which das reduced electricity costs over the past decade, while all other coal states have increased.
The historic high costs are due to high sost of gas.
Look on RenewEconomy...
FinSaliva tests are a much fairer option as they test for what is in ones system recently not 2-3 month ago, for anyone to say that your still feeling the effects 2-3 months later is ludicrous .In the...
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John, do you even understand how metallurgical coal is used? Or for what it is used to make? What makes you think there is an approaching demise of metallurgical coal when the continual boom of the...
Whitehaven Coal has commenced open cut mining at its Maules Creek coal mine.
Junior miners may be set back with news South West Creek shipping berth is unlikely to be built before 2019.
An explosion at a Chinese coal mine yesterday has trapped 29 miners underground.
Venture Minerals have announced operations have been suspended at the Riley Creek mine in Tasmania.
University of Newcastle professor Graeme Jameson has won a patent challenge brought against him by US manufacturing giant Eriez Manufacturing.
Macmahon’s Mongolian subsidiary has suspended work as its payment runs overdue.
BHP Billiton has announced a series of changes at the top as it carries out a demerger of its half of its assets.
The irascible Clive Palmer has raised eyebrows higher than ever by saying the Chinese government is trying to steal our nation’s natural resources.
Heavy fighting in Ukraine has cut power to a coal mine, trapping around 30 miners underground.
Glencore has partnered with Queensland’s Emerald Agricultural College to help develop a new generation of farmers.
Australian Aboriginal company Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is working with Alaskan indigenous group NANA to develop global expertise.
Royalties estimates in the Western Australian state budget have fallen well short of the mark due to the unexpectedly low price of iron ore this year.
Japanese power company Chugoku Electric Power has bought a large stake in the Boggabri coal mine.
Northern Minerals’ Browns Range rare earths project has been given EPA approval.
Ark Mines has obtained approval from the Northern Territory government to begin mining activity at its Frances Creek Golden Honcho project.
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has given the greenlight to modernise mining safety legislation in the state.
Eight years after the tragedy at the Beaconsfield gold mine, the Governor-General has recognised a number of rescuers.
Increasing cost pressures on coal miners in Western Australia have led to speculation that power stations may need more imported coal.
The first wave of new permanent employees have begun at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek coal mine, near Boggabri, NSW.
Emeco Holdings has won a five year mining equipment hire and rental contract with Chilean contractor Fe Grande.
Following heavy rainfall and production and security issues, St Barbara has cut its workforce at its Solomon Islands’ Gold Ridge mine.
Rio Tinto has announced it is reviewing its continued holding in the Bougainville copper mine following a bill passed by the island’s parliament.
Playing hard to get has paid off for Robust Resources, with an increased takeover bid thrusting their share price up 52 per cent on Friday.
Aurecon announces the appointment of Giam Swiegers as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 February 2015.
The EBA proposed by Bechtel has passed by a majority of voters on Curtis Island, shattering hopes of a change to a 3/1 roster.
Today we’re going to invoke an old tradition here at Australian Mining, and recommend a mining game of the week.
New analysis from the Department of Employment has forecast a jobs slump of 4.5 per cent over the next five years.
Efficiency in the Australian mining industry has received a stern rebuke from PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of the least productive regions in the world.
An evolving collaboration between two Australian companies has seen the development of a range of patented technologies.
Construction of a rail line to the new Carmichael Coal Mine would create up to 2400 jobs, according to Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney.
A consortium of Chinese rare earth miners have taken legal action against Hitatchi over international patents
A 59 year-old prospector who was thought missing near the Siberia Mine has made contact with his wife.
Maptek has previewed the new I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner at the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors conference.
St Barbara has withdrawn all its workers from the Gold Ridge operation after escalating safety and security concerns.
Engineering group Bradken’s has signalled it will continue to cut jobs and move production overseas, following a large drop in its full year net profit.
Mandy McElhinney will take on her largest role to date in the upcoming telemovie House of Hancock.
Bechtel continues to dangle the carrot before employees set to vote on the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement by midnight, Thursday 14 August.
Crushing Services International has pled guilty to charges relating to the death of Kurt Williams as Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering wins electrical instrumentation contract at CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron project.
A new bill passed by the Bougainville parliament has completed the drawdown of mining powers from the PNG national government to the autonomous region.
Hughes Drilling subsidiary JSW Australia has won a drill and blast contract for Mineral Resources Carina iron ore mine.
The University of New South Wales has appointed Paul Hagan as its new head of mining engineering, replacing retiring Bruce Hebblewhite.
Glencore has confirmed it will cut 100 jobs by the end of next month at its Newlands open cut coal mine.
Last week the QCLNG plant tested its flare tower for the first time, introducing a new risk to birds on Curtis Island.
Orica has won an award for its research into ultra-high intensity blasting.
A dozer operator who suffered spinal injury at the Hail Creek Mine has managed to keep his retrained position as a drill rig operator.
Disrupted work on the Curtis Island gas projects has led to attempts by Bechtel to stop strike action through Fair Work Australia.
The managing director of Rex Minerals, Mark Parry, has resigned in the wake of government approvals for the Hillside Project.
Competition for Australian iron ore sales looks set to ensure ongoing depressed commodity prices, as Vale announces its intent to double exports to China.
Lower than forecast production and weak iron prices has seen Gindalbie suffer a massive impairment on its Karara Mining investment.
BC Iron has made an offer to fully acquire Iron Ore Holdings, merging the two companies prospective operations.
Wenco International Mining Systems has won the fleet management contract for Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
A former Romanian mine has been turned into a massive underground theme park and history museum.
Approvals for two mines in the Blue Mountains have been granted as applications described modifications that were “significantly smaller” than before.
Newmont have sought interim injunctive relief from an indonesian export tax to restart their Batu Hijau copper mine
RungePincockMinarco has acquired the rights to Mine2-4D, the widely used mine design and reserving software.
Peabody Energy’s Wambo Coal has been fined $13 000 after pleading guilty to blast incident.
Metso has signed a minerals processing development technology agreement with the University of Queensland’s JKTech.
Rio Tinto has seen a 21 per cent increase in its first half underlying earnings, rising to $5.1 billion.
Coretrack has won the legal battle for the IP of the GT3000 deep hole drill rig.
The Winners of the 2014 Diggers & Dealers awards were announced last night, at the Westrac Gala Dinner.
Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis has joined the board of international brewer SABMiller.
The QRC has told a Parliamentary hearing there is clear evidence linking anti-coal activism to the Queensland Environmental Defenders’ Office.
Peabody Energy is cutting production levels at the Burton coal mine, with the contractor workforce to be pared back by up to 75%.
Orica will pursue the separation of its chemicals business from its core mining services business, either by demerger or sale.
Capital Safety have released new retrieval and fall arrest safety lifelines.
Only a day after its parent company declared voluntary administration and their future up in the air, ResCo workers’ jobs have been secured.
Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun operation experienced a minor nitric acid spill yesterday.
Fortescue Metals boss Nev Power said FMG has plans to make $2.5 billion in debt repayment over the next 18 months.
The gold industry in Western Australia has launched a campaign in the face of potential for a royalties hike by the end of the year.
Australia’s mining, oil & gas and other industries stand to increase their productivity by harnessing the power of big data and turning it into smart data.
Sirius Resources have signed a native title agreement with the Ngadju people for its Nova nickel project.
AngloGold Ashanti has signed up to FIFO Families social support and education program for fly in fly out workers and their families.
Atlas Copco has launched a new series of hydraulic underground handheld rock drills for deep mines.
Protestors have celebrated the second anniversary of the Leard Blockade camp at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine.
Bluestone Global, which owns a number of mining services companies, has entered in to voluntary administration, with 3000 jobs likely to be cut.
Domestic ownership has risen to around half of all Australian gold operations, according to new reports from Surbiton Associates.
Domestic coal production has grown in New South Wales over the past year, in spite of weak commodity prices.
Australian Mining reporting from the 2014 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie.
In light of recent incidents and high incidence rates involving mine vehicles, this article looks at the critical role of collision avoidance systems in mining, the alleged call for integration ...
Mastermyne has won a contract for BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal’s operations.
This morning saw the start of the 22nd Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, undoubtedly the premier business event in Australia for resource companies, from junior miners through to our largest ...
Watpac have won a $29 million contract to provide mining services for Hanking Gold’s Cornishman Pit.
Hundreds of workers were forced to evacuate a Queensland mining camp after part of the facility caught on fire.
A FIFO worker operating on Barrow Island has taken his own life.
Caltex is launching new Australian-developed diesel products in to the Hunter Valley mining region.
An opal fossicker has died after falling down a disused mine shaft near Coober Pedy.
Rio Tinto, in conjunction with the Gumatj Corporation, have established a mining training centre for Yolngu people in the Northern Territory.
Wipro has won a contract to provide total outsourcing solutions to ATCO in Canada and Australia.
A former worker who was exposed to asbestos at a New South Wales steelworks has won a record $2.2 million damages claim against BHP Billiton.
Queensland mines minster Andrew Cripps has not ruled out the prospect of exporting the radioactive resource from Queensland ports.
Ausenco Rylson has won the award for Best Cost Saving Initiative at the Queensland Mining Contractors Awards in Mackay last week.
Elliots has released new Australian gloves that are the first to reach a new standard of certification.
With around 400 jobs set to be slashed, the company remains tight-lipped on when and where these losses will be.
The Collinsville coal mine has reached its second major milestone, of its first millionth tonne, since reopening earlier this year.
A light vehicle was struck by a haul truck last Saturday at the Brockman 4 mine in Western Australia.
The LumiMEMS Reader can be deployed in harsh environments such as down a drill hole as it is much more heat resistant than an electrical system.
Hastings Deerings is reportedly set to cut 400 jobs across its Queensland operations.
Approval for the Hillside project on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula has met with criticism over its affect on SA’s image as a food and wine state.
The CFMEU have welcomed QLD premier Campbell Newman’s anti-FIFO statements, but say he must back his words with action.
ASIC has issued a warning to resources companies transitioning into technology companies to fully disclose their intentions to the market and shareholders.
The University of Wollongong has joined the graphene race with a $25 million federal funding grant and a new patenting agreement.
The Nationals member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls, has called for an end to large scale FIFO camps.
Orica is reportedly facing a challenge over its newly patented shotfiring techniques.
The cuts continue at BHP Billiton’s Mount Arthur coalmine, which will lose another 95 jobs to go in weeks to come.
Rio Tinto has announced it will sell its coal assets in Mozambique to International Coal Ventures.
AGL have announced their intention to invest in a new desalination plant, which will purify water from the Gloucester gas project.
Rex Minerals has announced new government approvals for copper mining tenements on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.
The Roy Hill iron ore mine has hit a milestone, reaching the construction halfway point.
The mining tax has generated $600 000 for the June quarter, falling welling short of the $150 million originally forecast.
BHP Billiton has lodged an application to construct and operate a demonstration plant for new leaching techniques at Olympic Dam.
Caterpillar has announced it will carry out an enormous $2.5 billion stock buyback this year.
NSW Police have intercepted a truck towing tunnel boring equipment near Newcastle after it was detected as being allegedly in breach of its permit.
Monadelphous has won a $160 million construction contract for Sino Iron’s iron ore project.
The Environmental Protection Agency in Western Australia has given conditional approval to the proposed Kintyre uranium mine in the Little Sandy Desert.
The Sydney Morning Herald has published correction regarding its article that Glencore has paid no tax over the last three years.
A truck driver from the Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine has won gold for Australia at the Commonwealth games in the 10m Air Pistol event.
Kerman Contracting has won a $146 million contract for works at Sino Iron’s Cape Preston operation.
Cobham Aviation has won a four year contract to provide FIFO services to Gold Fields’ Granny Smith and Darlot mines in WA.
The $16.5 billion Carmichael Coal and Rail Project was given federal approval last week, a greenlight for Indian company Adani to proceed with development.
Orica has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of chemical spills at its Kooragang Island and Port Botany facilities.
Australian Mining took a first-hand look at the Eclipse fire suppressant system from Sandvik, at QME 2014 last week.
Coal miners in the Collie area have gone back to work at the Griffin Coal Mine
The founder of Contiki, John Anderson, has urged the Pilbara to promote its mining industry as a tourist attraction.
An aboriginal hand stencil, said to be no more than 4 years old in a report commissioned by Coalpac, has been declared to be a genuine ancient artifact.
The Queensland Mining and Engineering Expo has wrapped up for another two years, having celebrated its 21st birthday on Wednesday last week.
A historical mass grave of hundreds of former miners have been found in the Bolivian mining town of Potosi.
Whitehaven Coal hoaxer Jonathon Moylan has escaped jail, after being convicted of disseminating false information to the market.
Sandvik has launched a new, environmentally-friendly fire suppression system at this week’s Queensland Mining Expo in Mackay.
Mineral Resources have unveiled their new $70 million rail set which will help the company lift iron ore exports out of its Carina mine by nearly 25 per cent.
Have the dire days of mining ended?
Ineffective risk management programs have been blamed for a drill rig accident which left a 26-year old man with permanent spinal injuries.
A production cut at Cristal Mining’s Ginkgo mineral sands mine has resulted in 27 job cuts.
More than two thirds of Chinese coal mining companies are operating at a loss, according to the China Coal Industry Association.
The International Seabed Authority has gotten behind seabed mining after issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
A new festival is being launched aimed at showcasing the benefits of mining in the Hunter Valley.
Terex has developed a new range of luffing jib tower cranes, which have two and half times the load moment than the previous largest Terex crane.
Hillgrove Resources has received approval from the South Australian Government to extend the life of its Kanmantoo copper mine.
Sandvik has upgraded its Mackay productivity and aftermarket facility in Mackay.
Day two of the Queensland Mining Exhibition 2014 has seen busier traffic despite the apparently depressed state of the Australian Mining industry.
Northparkes Mines has had its future secured after gaining approval to extend the life of the operation to 2032.
Rio Tinto is formalising plans for a new massive pit at its Yandicoogina operation in the Pilbara.
People who don’t work in mining could never understand the risks and stresses that the environment brings. When you talk about the dark, cramped and humid tunnels, they never imagine ...
BHP Billiton has seen a huge spike in its iron ore and coking coal output year on year, and has forecast continued growth.
Japan’s Itochu Corporation and Sumitomo Corp are looking distance themselves from coal by selling their combined 45 per cent stake in two of Glencore’s Queensland coal operations.
MACA has won a contract for Karara Mining’s Hinge iron ore project in Western Australia as it appoints a new CEO.
The employee of a worker killed at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek operation in August last year has been charged for failing to provide a safe working environment.
BHP, in conjunction with the government and Earthwatch, has pledged $6 million to the second stage of Bush Blitz.
The first day of the Queensland Mining Expo has been regarded as a great success, with Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney as guest of honour to open the show at ...
An abandoned 176-year old underground mine has been transformed into a trampoline park. And it looks amazing!
An Independent Upper Hunter candidate has taken exception with people who are opposed to Anglo American’s Drayton South coal mine but who don’t live near the Muswellbrook area.
The Queensland Mining Expo kicked off this morning, with hundreds of guests through the gates in the first couple of hours.
Indonesia has allowed two companies to export some metal ore concentrates after they agreed to pay a new 20 per cent tax.
Pacific National has taken delivery of five new 88 Class locomotives for its coal haulage operations.
Legal action has been launched against gold miner Newcrest on behalf of current and former shareholders.
Australia’s mining industry has been touched by the tragedy of MH17, with the loss of the children of Buxton Resources managing director Anthony Maslin.
Perilya has welcomed the abolishment of the mining tax stating the measure will save the company more than $3.5 million a year.
If you’re a junior miner in the market for quality used mining equipment, you may have missed a golden auction opportunity at Mount Isa last week.
Activities have started at Bathurst Resources’ New Zealand Escarpment coal mine.
Hard times continue for Gold Ridge Mining, which will reduce its workforce to cut costs at their non-operational mine in the Solomon Islands.
The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) in South Australia has opened its doors to the mining industry, with a bill passed by federal parliament on Wednesday.
Adani is pushing to develop its $16 billion Carmichael mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, with Korean company Posco set to build the 388km railway needed to transport the commodity to ...
Anglo American’s proposed Drayton South coal mine has been referred to the PAC after the Department of Planning supported its approval.
Senator MacDonald has caused some consternation in parliament by donning fancy dress to demonstrate his support for the mining industry.
Unpaid contracts have resulted in the suspension of 260 workers at Western Australia’s Griffin coal mine.
Thiess and Sedgman’s joint venture has won the design and construction contract for Fortescue’s Solomon mine’s processing plant.
An upward trend in Queensland’s mining safety incidents has been met with optimism by Natural Resources and Mines minister Andrew Cripps.
Curtin University is using a new pair of virtual reality headsets to change the way mine workers are trained.
The Abbott Government has repealed the carbon tax today.
Atlas Copco has recorded positive market movement, as it sees a jump in year on year orders.
The Duralie coal mine is due to get deeper, if given a green light by NSW state government.
Joy Global has seen its largest spike since 2011 on the back of market takeover rumours.
Spontaneous combustion saw a small fire break out at Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine this week.
CFMEU calls to halt FIFO tax breaks for mining companies, LNP votes against 100 per cent FIFO, and MP Landry calls to end tax offset for FIFO workers.
Barrick has ousted CEO Jamie Sokalsky in a surprise management shake up.
Australian explorer Uranex has hit a key milestone, securing an agreement for the sale of 100,000 tonnes of graphite per annum for the next five years.
Port Waratah Coal Services have cut 34 jobs, citing the need to respond to challenging conditions in the coal industry.
Rio Tinto has so far produced 10 per cent more iron ore this year than it did during the same period last year as an expansion of its Pilbara operations ...
Clive Palmer and the PUP are on a warpath in the Senate, now bartering with government to change the legislation to repeal the mining tax.
Atlas Iron has officially opened its Mt Webber iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
Caltex has begun supplying on site diesel as part of its $200 million contract wit the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
The South Australian graphite industry continues to show promise, with more jobs on offer from Lincoln Minerals.
Austin Engineering have officially launched its new off-highway dump truck body design.
Increased depth of information modelling empowers users to evaluate and compare a wider range of network considerations.
In what could be good news for Australia’s coal industry, India’s power plants are running out of stock, forcing the country to increase its import levels.
Recruitment expert Hays said Queensland is the place to be looking for mining jobs with engineers, electricians and safety professionals expected to remain in high demand until September.
Graphite miner Valence Industries has announced they are near to completing the refurbishment of existing plant, and ramping up recruitment for workers.
The results of an audit into the Tasmanian Mine Inspectorate are expected to show under-resourcing has compromised the effectiveness of inspectors.
Japan’s First Lady has been given an exclusive preview of Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamond collection before the cluster go on official tender in August.
A new report claims mines in the Hunter Valley are having adverse impacts on ground water, adding to salinity, and threatening agricultural land.
The Tasmanian state government has formed an economic task force in the wake of more than 350 mining job losses on the state’s west coast.
The South Australian outback mining town of Coober Pedy will be run on 70 per cent renewable energy, thanks to a project grant from ARENA.
Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine will deliver ore for the first time in four months after a cave-in forced the operation to close down earlier this year.
A South Korean bulk carrier ship has caught fire, injuring several workers at Port Hedland.
Job cuts loom for 100 workers at another Hunter Valley mine, this time the Newstan coal mine.
