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.
Price of iron ore tanks again (0) March 30, 2015 The price of iron ore has taken another hit and is trading at a new six-year low.
Colin Barnett tells town of Onslow to stop complaining (0) March 27, 2015 Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett told the town of Onslow to “get over it” amid criticism the government allowed Chevron to build worker accommodation at Wheatstone rather than in the ...
Redpath develop new raisedrill carrier (0) March 27, 2015 Redpath have created a new raisedrill carrier, Redtrax, to move raisebores and other materials around the site.
New coal train record set (0) March 27, 2015 Aurizon has set a new record for the longest ever coal train sent through Queensland.
Coal prices fall to pre-GFC levels (0) March 26, 2015 Ongoing weak Chinese demand has seen coal prices fall to new lows, with expectations of continuing downwards movement.
FMG defend Forrest’s iron ore cartel comments (0) March 26, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group says comments made by its founder Andrew Forrest in relation to working with other companies to cap iron ore production were in line with the law.
Macmahon cuts jobs at Olympic Dam (0) March 26, 2015 Approximately 50 positions have been cut from Macmahon’s underground contracting operations at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
No mineral royalty hike for WA (0) March 26, 2015 The WA government says it won’t be increasing mineral royalty rates in this year’s state budget.
ACCC asks Forrest for a ‘please explain’ (0) March 25, 2015 The ACCC has asked FMG chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest to explain calls for the world’s biggest iron ore producers to work together to put a cap on iron ore production.
Cadia gold mine to reduce contractor jobs (0) March 24, 2015 Newcrest will wind back its contractor workforce at its Cadia Valley gold mine as its major construction projects come to an end.
More job cuts on the horizon for Macmahon (0) March 24, 2015 In the wake of major contract losses and a depressed mining market, Macmahon has been slated to carry out more job cuts
FMG gas pipeline completed (0) March 24, 2015 The pipeline designed to provide Fortescue a new energy source for its Solomon Hub has been completed, behind schedule.
Rasp mine extension approved (0) March 23, 2015 CBH Resources has been given approval to develop a new silver, lead and zinc deposit near its existing Rasp mine in Broken Hill.
BHP ranked Australia’s top company (0) March 23, 2015 BHP has been ranked as the largest company in Australia in IBISWorld’s Top 1000 Companies report.
Orica names interim CEO (0) March 23, 2015 Mining explosives company Orica has announced its new interim CEO, following Ian Smith’s departure last week.
WA keen to take QLD’s unwanted uranium dollars (0) March 19, 2015 Western Australia’s Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion says the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining is good news for WA.
Mining outlook continues depressing trend (0) March 19, 2015 The first two months of 2015 has sustained the gloomy outlook, with SNL Metals & Mining recent report outlining “another set of depressing statistics”.
Gold demand to double, by 2030 (0) March 19, 2015 Increasing gold demand in Asia is likely to see a revival of the metal; however it won’t hit these new highs until 2030.
Slow start to uranium exploration in NSW (0) March 19, 2015 NSW may have opened up the state to uranium exploration but only one company has submitted an application to search for the metal.
Protests erupt over anti-protest laws (0) March 19, 2015 Western Australia’s proposed laws which make it illegal for protestors to lock themselves to objects are seeing growing opposition.
Iron ore miner cuts jobs (0) March 19, 2015 Karara Mining has announced it will cut 15 per cent of its workforce.
Coal Festival community forum (0) March 18, 2015 A community forum looking at future opportunities for the Hunter region will be held in Singleton next week as part of the Hunter Coal Festival.
Anti-mining protest held in Gunnedah (0) March 18, 2015 Around 1000 people gathered in Gunnedah at the weekend to protest against increased mining activity in the region.
Hastings Deering could cut more jobs (0) March 18, 2015 Hastings Deering said job losses could be in the offing as the company suffers from a ‘dramatic’ slowdown in the mining sector.
FMG cancels multi-billion dollar note offering (0) March 18, 2015 Fortescue has announced it will not pursue its previously flagged US$2.5 billion senior notes offering and refinancing plan.
Orica CEO steps down (0) March 18, 2015 Orica have announced a timetable for the resignation of current CEO Ian Smith.
Linc Energy workers gas exposure confirmed (0) March 17, 2015 Linc Energy are facing allegations of exposing workers to poisonous gases during the course of their employ at the experimental plant near Chinchilla.
CFMEU loses appeal against compensation (18) March 17, 2015 An ex union official has won his appeal for compensation against the Queensland CFMEU over work-related stress leading to a mental breakdown in 2010.
BHP Billiton reveals details of South32 demerger (0) March 17, 2015 It will cost BHP Billiton $US738 million to spin-off its non-core assets into new company South32, but it assures that shareholders will be better off as a result of the ...
Worker breaks legs during Barrow Island cyclone prep (0) March 16, 2015 A Barrow Island worker suffered severe injuries on Wednesday afternoon during cyclone preparations, according to a letter from unions to WA Worksafe.
OZ Minerals sells Sandfire shares (0) March 16, 2015 Sandfire Resources entered a trading halt on Friday afternoon after it was announced that OZ Minerals would offload its shares in the company.
Asbestos victim wins right to claim compo (0) March 16, 2015 A former Gove alumina refinery worker has successfully claimed $425,000 in compensation for malignant mesothelioma, despite statutory limitations.
Striving to Achieve Supply Chain Optimisation (0) March 16, 2015 In today’s political and economic climate, the mining industry faces a myriad of challenges ranging from environmental restrictions right through to the more pressing issue of budget cuts.
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.
Staff diversity and inclusion is a source of competitive advantage in the resources industry, and will become part of company management strategy.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
3D printing is revolutionising the way things are made.
Rio Tinto has announced a 12 per cent increase in iron ore production, with shipments of the commodity up by 9 per cent.
Success within the mining industry, especially in the current economic climate, relies on the sum of parts of a large supply chain or production line.
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.
Keeping maintenance times and associated costs to an absolute minimum is vital in both the Oil & Gas and Mining industries.
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.
The release of the federal government’s Energy White Paper has attracted widespread support throughout the resources sector.
Despite the mining sector slowing, there are still many opportunities for ‘smart’ manufacturers. Alan Johnson reports.
The five biggest players in the Australian mining industry are scheduled to give evidence at today’s senate inquiry hearing into corporate tax avoidance.
Are there women in your business doing amazing work? Get your nominations in for the 2015 Women in Industry Awards.
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.
The price of iron ore has taken another hit and is trading at a new six-year low.
Wollongong Coal is cutting more jobs at its Russell Vale coal mine.
North Korea’s claims of uncovering the world’s largest potential rare earth deposit have come into question
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has used an award acceptance speech to ask Australian governments to ‘come to the party’ and reduce regulatory burdens.
Viento has appointed Doug Grewar as its new CEO.
GR Engineering has won the contract to design and build Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel mineral processing plant.
Industrial noise is a common by-product of manufacturing workplaces, engineering workshops and mine sites.
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett told the town of Onslow to “get over it” amid criticism the government allowed Chevron to build worker accommodation at Wheatstone rather than in the ...
Redpath have created a new raisedrill carrier, Redtrax, to move raisebores and other materials around the site.
Aurizon has set a new record for the longest ever coal train sent through Queensland.
Consistent with its life of mining plan, Glencore’s West Wallsend coal mine will cease operations next year.
The Reserve Bank of Australia says mining service companies are facing the risk of default in light of falling commodity prices.
Ongoing weak Chinese demand has seen coal prices fall to new lows, with expectations of continuing downwards movement.
Fortescue Metals Group says comments made by its founder Andrew Forrest in relation to working with other companies to cap iron ore production were in line with the law.
Rolls Royce has won a deal to supply six generators for the world’s first specialised seabed mining vessel.
Approximately 50 positions have been cut from Macmahon’s underground contracting operations at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
The WA government says it won’t be increasing mineral royalty rates in this year’s state budget.
The ACCC has asked FMG chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest to explain calls for the world’s biggest iron ore producers to work together to put a cap on iron ore production.
The death of a female contractor at Ravensworth coal mine has been attributed to the absence of illumination devices on the haul truck that crushed her.
Viento has won the open pit mining, crushing, and screening contract for BC Iron and Fortescue Nullagine iron ore joint venture.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest says placing a cap on iron ore production would see the price of the commodity to jump back up to $US90 a tonne.
Anglo and Atlas have ramped up a joint development project focused on creating new underground mining machines.
UGL has won a $120 million contract to provide services at Santos’ Curtis Island LNG facility.
China will shut the last of its four major coal-fired power stations in Beijing, replacing them all with gas run plants.
Rio Tinto and Alcoa have agreed to terminate a mining agreement to help create a massive national park.
Newcrest will wind back its contractor workforce at its Cadia Valley gold mine as its major construction projects come to an end.
Australia will resume its position as the world’s largest coal exporter, taking the title back from Indonesia.
A new partnership has been launched to halt suicide in the mining and oil and gas industries.
Technology is taking hold of every industry under the sun, and it isn’t letting go.
In the wake of major contract losses and a depressed mining market, Macmahon has been slated to carry out more job cuts
The pipeline designed to provide Fortescue a new energy source for its Solomon Hub has been completed, behind schedule.
Woodside will cut approximately 300 jobs and freeze pay as it margins shrink under a weak oil price.
CBH Resources has been given approval to develop a new silver, lead and zinc deposit near its existing Rasp mine in Broken Hill.
Keeping maintenance times and associated costs to an absolute minimum is vital in both the Oil & Gas and Mining industries.
BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie says better productivity is the biggest opportunity companies have to improve profitability amid volatile commodity prices.
Mitchell Services has won a three contract for drilling services at Anglo American’s QLD coal mines.
As Gina Rinehart prepares to showcase her Roy Hill mine to investors, one business analyst says the timing of the project is ‘abominable’
BHP has been ranked as the largest company in Australia in IBISWorld’s Top 1000 Companies report.
Mining explosives company Orica has announced its new interim CEO, following Ian Smith’s departure last week.
Australian Mining Editor Cole Latimer and Journalist Vicky Validakis sit down to discuss QLD’s looming uranium mining ban and what it means for the industry.
Workers at the QCLNG project on Curtis Island were told to stay in their rooms yesterday morning after a vapour leak was detected.
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley said Santos will not be allowed to produce CSG at its exploration site in the Pilliga Forest if Labor wins the state election
A new report out by Woodside Petroleum reveals the company sacked seven workers for fraud-related activities in 2014.
A man has died overnight at limeworks near Waimate, in New Zealand.
BHP has issued a five year billion note issue.
WA Premier Colin Barnett has described a ramp up of iron ore production by Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton as “one of the dumbest corporate plays” he has ever seen.
With increasing dependence on computers and automated processes, most modern facilities cannot afford operation downtime.
Western Australia’s Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion says the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining is good news for WA.
The first two months of 2015 has sustained the gloomy outlook, with SNL Metals & Mining recent report outlining “another set of depressing statistics”.
A workshop aimed at discussing the pros and cons for an Australian nuclear energy industry will be held in Adelaide.
Increasing gold demand in Asia is likely to see a revival of the metal; however it won’t hit these new highs until 2030.
NSW may have opened up the state to uranium exploration but only one company has submitted an application to search for the metal.
Western Australia’s proposed laws which make it illegal for protestors to lock themselves to objects are seeing growing opposition.
Karara Mining has announced it will cut 15 per cent of its workforce.
The price of iron ore has dived to a new six-year low amid fears it could soon hit $US50 a tonne.
The first Indigenous-owned and operated mine in the Pilbara has been approved by the WA government.
The Palaszczuk’s government plan to ban uranium mining in Queensland has sent shockwaves through the industry.
A community forum looking at future opportunities for the Hunter region will be held in Singleton next week as part of the Hunter Coal Festival.
After an abortive rally coal futures have continued their downwards progression.
Around 1000 people gathered in Gunnedah at the weekend to protest against increased mining activity in the region.
Hastings Deering said job losses could be in the offing as the company suffers from a ‘dramatic’ slowdown in the mining sector.
Fortescue has announced it will not pursue its previously flagged US$2.5 billion senior notes offering and refinancing plan.
Orica have announced a timetable for the resignation of current CEO Ian Smith.
Linc Energy are facing allegations of exposing workers to poisonous gases during the course of their employ at the experimental plant near Chinchilla.
Westpac’s chief economist says the price of iron ore won’t see a recovery until at least 2016.
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Caterpillar and Uptake will jointly develop an end-to-end platform for predictive diagnostics to help customers monitor and optimise their fleets more effectively.
Rio Tinto paid $6.2 billion in taxes to Australian governments last year.
Sedgman has won a renewal for crushing and screening services at the Mount Isa mines.
An ex union official has won his appeal for compensation against the Queensland CFMEU over work-related stress leading to a mental breakdown in 2010.
It will cost BHP Billiton $US738 million to spin-off its non-core assets into new company South32, but it assures that shareholders will be better off as a result of the ...
A Barrow Island worker suffered severe injuries on Wednesday afternoon during cyclone preparations, according to a letter from unions to WA Worksafe.
REX airline pilots have been warned against using sight only to navigate to the Newcastle airport, following a 2012 incident near coal loading facilities.
Sandfire Resources entered a trading halt on Friday afternoon after it was announced that OZ Minerals would offload its shares in the company.
Zimbabwe has announced it will merge all diamond mines into a single company, predominately owned by the Zimbabwean Governmen
A former Gove alumina refinery worker has successfully claimed $425,000 in compensation for malignant mesothelioma, despite statutory limitations.
In today’s political and economic climate, the mining industry faces a myriad of challenges ranging from environmental restrictions right through to the more pressing issue of budget cuts.