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Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Excellence in Mine Safety (0) October 7, 2014 There are a whopping 11companies competing for this year’s Excellence in Mine Safety award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Manager of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the Manager of the Year category have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Explorer of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the Explorer of the Year category have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Excellence in Environmental Management (0) October 7, 2014 Six companies are in the running for this year’s Excellence in Environmental Management award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Contribution to Mining (0) October 7, 2014 Three people have made the finalist list for the work they’ve done in the mining industry.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Contract Miner of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Five companies will fight it out for this year’s Contract Miner of the Year award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Coal Mine of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the running for this year’s Coal Mine of the Year award have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Hard Rock Mine of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Four companies are competing for this year’s Hard Rock Mine of the Year award.
Glencore comments on BHP’s iron ore production war (0) October 7, 2014 Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has questioned the tactics of BHP increasing iron ore production, claiming it will impact poor African nations.
Long term insolvency for Killarnee Civil and Construction (0) October 7, 2014 A report by insolvency specialists has showed that a recently collapsed contractor may have been insolvent for 14 months before going into administration.
Toro Energy looks to expand uranium mine (94) October 7, 2014 Toro Energy is looking to expand its yet-to-be-constructed Wiluna uranium mine by adding two more deposits to the mine plan.
Historical recognition for South Australian mining (0) October 7, 2014 Historic minesites in South Australia are in line for world heritage listing, with national approvals expected by the middle of next year.
ABB launches new system for automated mine control (0) October 7, 2014 ABB has released a new system designed to give miners greater control over automated processes at their site.
WA open mining proposal reform to public (0) October 7, 2014 The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has opened its mining proposal reform discussion to the public.
BHP chases lower costs for more iron ore in Western Australia (0) October 7, 2014 BHP Billiton has announced plans to cut costs and increase supply of iron ore as it chases its goal of becoming the lowest-cost producer in the Pilbara.
Abbot Point to dump dredge material onshore (0) October 7, 2014 The Queensland government has backed plans for onshore dumping of dredged material from the Abbot Point Port expansion.
Peabody apprentices sacked without warning (0) October 7, 2014 Apprentices for Peabody Energy were given no warning before they were told to immediately leave their job sites last Thursday.
Rio Tinto dismisses rumours of coal merger with Glencore (0) October 7, 2014 Rio Tinto has dismissed rumours that it is considering a merger with major miner Glencore.
Peabody looks to extend life of Wambo coal mine (0) October 7, 2014 Peabody Energy is looking to extend the life of its North Wambo underground coal mine by six months with the development of an additional longwall.
Fuel Management Systems that go the extra mile (0) October 6, 2014 In the current economic climate all companies are looking to make their dollar go that little bit further. This is especially the case when it comes to fuel.
Coal company to cull workforce via phone calls (0) October 3, 2014 50 Yancoal mine workers are set to learn their fate today as the company calls its employees to let them know if they still have a job or not.
Australian Mining news wrap – 3/10/14 (0) October 3, 2014 A death at the Worsley alumina refinery; Isaac Plains goes into care and maintenance; Keeping bees to renew vegetation on site.
M&E NSW starts next week (0) October 3, 2014 The Mining and Engineering NSW Exhibition starts next week.
Ausdrill sued for damages over worker death (0) October 3, 2014 Mining contractor Ausdrill is facing legal action over the death of an employee in Ghana in 2011.
Miners likely to face parliamentary inquiry on tax avoidance (0) October 3, 2014 In the wake of a Fairfax report into high level tax avoidance by major companies in Australia, the Senate will establish an inquiry into alleged dealings.
Terror threat prompts explosives factory review (0) October 3, 2014 Australia’s newly elevated national security alert level has prompted Orica Yarwun to undertake a review of security and safety procedures.
Honeywell launches new process plant and pipeline alarm management technology (0) October 3, 2014 Launched in November 2013, Honeywell’s DynAMo Alarm Suite is helping operators better and more quickly evaluate alarm situations in control rooms.
QLD police crack down on resource workers (0) October 2, 2014 Queensland Police have put FIFO resource workers under the microscope this week, with sniffer dogs brought in for checks at Surat Basin airports.
‘Professional protesters’, not locals, targeting Whitehaven Coal (0) October 2, 2014 New South Wales acting Minister for Resources said most of the people taking part in protests against Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters” and not concerned locals.
Santos GLNG bears down on completion in 2015 (0) October 2, 2014 The Santos GLNG plant on Curtis Island is 85 per cent complete, according to a recent shareholder report.
Moves made to reverse mining’s one stop shop for environmental approvals (0) October 2, 2014 The Greens and Palmer United Party have banded together to halt frameworks designed to cut red and green tape in mining approvals.
Tasmania needs more mines inspectors (0) October 2, 2014 A mining safety expert has told Worksafe that deaths in three Tasmanian mines could have been prevented if safety warnings were followed.
WA Gov returns $6 million in rehab bonds (0) October 2, 2014 More than $6 million in performance bonds on dead tenements have been returned following the implementation of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund.
Angry workers blockade mine after fatal accident (0) October 2, 2014 More than 500 workers at a mine where four people died last week have blockaded the site in protest.
Dyno Nobel launches new electronic initiation blasting system (0) October 2, 2014 Dyno Nobel, in partnership with DetNet, has launched a new underground electronic initiation blasting system – DriftShot.
Ranger 3 Deeps results in line with modelling (0) October 2, 2014 Drilling results at the Ranger 3 Deeps project have returned results in line with recent interpretations, according to Energy Resources Australia.
FLSmidth signs MoU with Indonesian miner ANTAM (0) October 2, 2014 FLSmidth has signed a minerals design and service agreement with Indonesian miner PT ANTAM.
NSW government serves up $2 million for junior explorers (0) October 2, 2014 The NSW state government will dish out up to $2 million in funds to assist companies looking to undertake exploration drilling programs.
CFMEU predicts more job losses for Queensland coal sector (0) October 1, 2014 After being rocked by hundreds of job losses over the last week, the CFMEU has warned there could be more to come.
Glencore predicts strong market ahead for thermal coal (0) October 1, 2014 In the face of withering coal prices and a soft market, Glencore is still predicting long term viability for thermal coal.
Pilbara’s largest iron ore mine for construction in 2016 (0) October 1, 2014 Rio Tinto’s brownfields expansion at Yandicoogina will be up and running by 2017, with federal approvals.
Rio’s former boss predicts iron ore to stay low (0) October 1, 2014 With the price of iron ore still at five-year lows, ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese has warned not to expect an upshot any time soon.
Hunter Valley manufacturing workers rally to save jobs (0) October 1, 2014 Workers from a Hunter Valley manufacturer of reinforcement products for the mining sector held a mass meeting this morning to stop expected redundancies.
Senate inquiry to look at environmental approvals (0) October 1, 2014 A new Senate inquiry driven by the Palmer United Party will examine activity of the Queensland state government and premier Campbell Newman.
CSG in NSW can go ahead, but overhaul required (0) October 1, 2014 The final report into coal seam gas operations in NSW has found the industry can go ahead, but needs a significant overhaul.
QRC responds to Isaac Plains shutdown [video] (0) October 1, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council CEO Michael Roche has responded to Isaac Plains coal mine’s closure announcement.
Indonesian coal exports suffer new rules (0) October 1, 2014 Indonesia’s coal exports are expected to decline due to new administrative protocols due to come into effect today.
Sedgman wins Baralaba coal mine rail facility contract (0) October 1, 2014 Segdman has won a $36.7 million contract for Cockatoo Coal’s Baralaba mine expansion.
New export freight deal for BHP South African coal (0) October 1, 2014 South African freight haulage operator Transnet has signed a 10 year deal with BHP Billiton for coal haulage to shipping ports.
Gekko completes Aurelia Metals’ Hera gold processing plant (10) October 1, 2014 Gekko Systems announces the successful handover of the Hera Processing Plant to Aurelia Metals Ltd.
FMG calls in ASIC over ‘misleading’ investment reports (0) September 30, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has called in ASIC to investigate an investment advisor which it claims is publishing bogus reports about the company.
BHP funds Indigenous scholarship (2) September 30, 2014 BHP is funding the CSIRO’s new $28 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM education program.
Bees the key to mine site rehab (0) September 30, 2014 International mining giant Vale has improved on mine site revegetation in Canada by starting a beekeeping program.
Lynas announces plans to raise $83 million (0) September 30, 2014 Lynas has posted a massive loss, prompting a sharp sell-off late yesterday.
The foundations for building a solid safety culture (0) September 30, 2014 Managing and promoting a safe working culture is not only crucial for compliance but also to the success of a mining site.
Legal action against collapsed Forge Group widens (0) September 30, 2014 A class action against collapsed contractor Forge Group has been widened as more shareholders take a stance.
Australian Aluminium Council appoints Rio head as chief (0) September 30, 2014 Rio Tinto bauxite and alumina president Phillip Strachan has been appointed as the new head of the Australian Aluminium Council.
New mine spec underground vehicle launched (0) September 30, 2014 Tomcar Australia has released a new mine spec vehicle – the TM5MR.
$42 million bullying claim dismissed (0) September 30, 2014 A worker seeking $42 million in damages from Woodside Petroleum has had his case dismissed in the Federal Court.
Mt Arthur coal mine extended to 2026 (0) September 30, 2014 Approval has been granted for an extension to the Mt Arthur coal mine, along with changes to allow increased levels of blasting.
Isaac Plains coal mine to shut down, 300 jobs cut (0) September 30, 2014 The Central Queensland town of Moranbah is reeling after the announcement Isaac Plains coal mine is going into care and maintenance, with 300 jobs set to be cut.
Fatality at Worsley alumina refinery (0) September 30, 2014 A worker was fatally injured at the Worsley alumina refinery on September 29.
Arrests for Whitehaven Coal protesters (0) September 29, 2014 Coal trains have resumed travelling to the Port of Newcastle this afternoon after being stranded for over two hours after an activist chained himself to the rail line.
Australian Mining Prospect Awards: Finalists revealed (0) September 29, 2014 Now in its eleventh year, Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards is a chance for the nation’s hardest working sector to celebrate their many amazing achievements.
DuPont demonstrates increased mining conveyor belt life from Kevlar (0) September 29, 2014 The use of DuPont Kevlar in mining conveyor belts has demonstrated increased productivity and reduced annual maintenance costs.
Uranium exploration deal for Northern Territory (0) September 29, 2014 Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has signed a farm-in joint venture deal with nuclear powerhouse AREVA Resources.
BHP gets behind floating LNG (0) September 29, 2014 BHP has ended years of uncertainty following its commitment this week to support floating LNG processing off Scarborough, in Western Australia.
WA Court roadblocks Palmer’s plans to oust Citic Pacific (0) September 29, 2014 Clive Palmer’s moves to terminate Citic Pacific’s mining rights on the Sino Iron project have been blocked by the WA Supreme Court.
BREAKING: Coal trains halted as part of coordinated action against NSW mining industry (0) September 29, 2014 Mining activists said they have stopped coal trains from reaching the Port of Newcastle with a man chained to the rail line.
FMG to appeal rail share court ruling (0) September 29, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group said it will fight a court decision which has ruled in favour of a junior mining company accessing its rail infrastructure.
Santos final LNG modules arrive at Curtis Island (0) September 29, 2014 Santos has achieved a milestone with the delivery of its final modules for its LNG processing plant at Curtis Island.
Protesters claim they have forced Whitehaven Coal to ‘shut down’ production (0) September 29, 2014 Production at Whitehaven Coal’s four coal mines across NSW has been affected this morning as over 150 protesters descend on the sites.
Rare Earth Discovery Moves Queensland Closer to No.1 Exploration State (0) September 29, 2014 Rare earth elements found in this area of Queensland are commonly found in conjunction with copper, gold and uranium mineralisation.
Four miners killed at Grasberg mine (0) September 29, 2014 Four workers have been killed in a vehicle incident at the Grasberg mine.
Man wants to sue Glencore for millions (0) September 26, 2014 A man who worked at Glencore’s Newlands coal mine has lodged a lawsuit after an accident involving a truck.
Australia’s mining wages too high (0) September 26, 2014 Mitsui’s Australian chief said mining wages in the country are too high and do not match productivity levels.
Mastermyne to acquire Diversified Mining Services (0) September 26, 2014 Mastermyne will acquire Diversified Mining Services for $20 million.
Brighter future predicted for Australian nickel (0) September 26, 2014 Nickel is predicted to emerge from its recent slump, as the Australian dollar drops and demand increases.
TasRail cuts jobs as mining projects dumped (0) September 26, 2014 TasRail has cut 14 jobs after several mining operations in Tasmania failed to get off the ground.
Palmer kicks Chinese off Sino Iron project (0) September 26, 2014 Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy has served a notice terminating mining rights Citic Pacific currently has at the Sino Iron project in WA.
Atlas Iron cut jobs (0) September 25, 2014 Atlas Iron workers are the latest victim of tumbling iron ore prices, with hundreds made redundant this week.
Adani’s $2.2 billion rail line gains Federal approval (0) September 25, 2014 Adani’s plans to build a new $16 million coal mine are a step closer after the Federal government approved a new 310km railway that will link the operation to the ...
3D software helping to discover higher grade of minerals deposits (0) September 25, 2014 Rio Tinto said the launch of new 3D mapping technology will give the company an advantage in the recovery of mineral deposits.
Coal seam gas exploration ban extended (0) September 25, 2014 A six month moratorium on new CSG exploration in NSW has been extended for 12 months.
Mining women top finalist list at business awards (0) September 25, 2014 Women in Western Australia’s resource industry are set to make a large showing at this year’s Telstra Women in Business Awards.
Mining accident at Wambo (0) September 25, 2014 A man aged is his thirties was airlifted to hospital yesterday after suffering an injury at Peabody’s Wambo mine.
China lifts ban on Valemax carriers (0) September 25, 2014 In another blow for Australian iron ore, China has lifted its ban on Valemax iron ore bulk carriers allowing more Brazilian iron ore.
Mining’s Hall of Fame inducts union pioneer (0) September 25, 2014 Paddy O’Neill, the grandfather of Rio Tinto’s chief financial officer, will tonight be inducted to the Mining Hall of Fame.
BHP’s new company to list in London (0) September 25, 2014 BHP has backflipped on its decision to not list its newly demerged assets in London, after a shareholder backlash.
Government predicts pain to continue for iron ore and coal (0) September 25, 2014 Oversupply and slowing demand: that’s the story the Australian government says will keep prices of some of the nation’s most valuable exports down for the next few years.
Businesses set to suffer as 700 jobs axed by BHP (0) September 25, 2014 Local businesses in Central Queensland already reeling from a down turn in the mining sector expect to feel more pain after BHP Billiton announced it was cutting 700 jobs.
Female apprentice of the year wants more women in trades (0) September 24, 2014 Queensland’s school-based apprentice of the year winner says she is happy to break out of stereotypical gender roles.
Confusion over tyre pressure requirements contributed to mine death (0) September 24, 2014 A coroner has recommended the mining industry adopt wireless tyre pressure sensing equipment after the death of a miner in 2010.
Cash up for grabs for mining-affected towns (0) September 24, 2014 The New South Wales government has shortlisted 14 infrastructure projects in mining-affected communities for funding.
New survey reveals Australia’s judgement on mining (0) September 24, 2014 Australian’s know how important mining is to the economy but more needs to be done to secure their trust, a new report by the CSIRO has found.
Honeywell Users Group 2014 wraps up (0) September 23, 2014 The Asia Pacific Honeywell Users Group has wrapped up for another year.
CFMEU slams BHP’s decision to cut 700 jobs (0) September 23, 2014 The CFMEU has accused BHP Billiton of not caring about its workforce or the future of Central Queensland after the miner announced it would cut 700 jobs.
Port Waratah Coal Services cuts more jobs (0) September 23, 2014 Port Waratah Coal Services have cut another 32 jobs from its coal terminals in Newcastle.
700 people sacked from BHP’s Queensland coal business (0) September 23, 2014 BHP Billiton is cutting 700 jobs across its Queensland coal business.
Aurizon and GVK say claims Galilee rail deal has been dumped are rubbish (2) September 23, 2014 Despite various reports to the contrary, Aurizon says it is still in talks with GVK Hancock to develop a rail line which will haul coal from the Galilee Basin to ...
Chinese steel output won’t top 900 m tonnes: expert (0) September 23, 2014 China’s steel output is nearing its capacity, according to one of the country’s senior figures in its steelmaking industry.
Aussie miners sweat over job security (0) September 23, 2014 Job security is becoming increasingly unstable in the mining industry and more than a third of people responding to an Australian Mining poll say they are concerned about the future ...
Chinese steel production figures overcooked, expert says (0) September 23, 2014 Iron ore is on the slide, finishing at below $US80 a tonne for the first time in five years.
New bauxite mine in Tasmania to create 45 jobs (0) September 23, 2014 Tasmania will see the development of its first bauxite mine in over 30 years after approving Australian Bauxite Limited’s Bald Hill project in the state’s north.
Honeywell User Group conference kicks off (1) September 23, 2014 The Honeywell User Group has begun, showcasing the company’s latest developments in processing technology and equipment.
Whitehaven Coal gets greenlight for Vickery coal mine (0) September 22, 2014 The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery coal project in the Gunnedah Basin.
Bandanna Energy goes into administration (0) September 22, 2014 Bandanna Energy has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure funding for take or pay contracts for a proposed coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Anglo American to sit down with church-goers and explain importance of coal (0) September 22, 2014 Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani plans to sit down with faith-based groups in a bid to curb anti-fossil fuel sentiment.
Anglo American boss visits Drayton mine (0) September 22, 2014 CEO of Anglo American Mark Cutifani thanked workers at Drayton mine during a visit over the weekend.
Targeting high grade ore at Granny Smith gold mine (0) September 22, 2014 Gold Fields is looking to change its mining method at Granny Smith so it can chase higher grade ore.
Dassault Systèmes Introduces SOLIDWORKS 2015 (0) September 22, 2014 SOLIDWORKS 2015, the latest edition of the Dassault Systèmes’ portfolio of 3D design software applications, has been released.
Indigenous land use deal could derail Glencore’s plans for Cape York bauxite mine (0) September 22, 2014 Traditional owners of a bauxite lode at Aurukun have moved to block Glencore from developing the deposit in favour of a rival bidder.
WA’s mining sector worth $121.6 billion (0) September 22, 2014 Data released by the Department of Mines and Petroleum has valued Western Australia’s mineral and petroleum industry in 2013-14 at $121.6 billion, a 20 per cent increase on last year.
Atlas Iron director resigns to become WA Governor (0) September 19, 2014 Kerry Sanderson has resigned from her role at Atlas Iron to become Western Australia’s first female Governor.
Suspended jail sentence for miner caught with drugs (0) September 19, 2014 A former mine project manager has told a court that his problems with drug abuse started after having to sack 51 workers.
Dead man’s supervisor charged with drug supply (0) September 19, 2014 The supervisor of a worker found dead in Queensland last week has been charged with drug offences allegedly linked to the incident.
Man dies at WA gold camp (0) September 19, 2014 A mine worker has been found dead in his room at Saracen Mineral Holdings’ camp in Western Australia.
Australian Mining Weekly News Wrap [VIDEO] (0) September 18, 2014 Australian Mining’s Vicky Validakis takes you through what’s been happening in the mining industry this week.
SAI Global sees acquisition interest for its subsidiaries (0) September 18, 2014 SAI Global has received proposals to acquire one or more of its underlying businesses, as it pulls the plug on a takeover.
Aussie government predicts iron ore price recovery (0) September 18, 2014 The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics predicts iron ore will trade at around $90 – $S95 for the next five years.
Claims Maules Creek protestors interfered with explosives on site (0) September 18, 2014 Investigations are underway following claims that protestors broke into the Maules Creek mine and tampered with explosives on site.
FIFO workers battling the bulge (0) September 18, 2014 A small research project into the diets of men working at a FIFO mine site has found they were more overweight or obese than the average Australian.
Danfoss looks to acquire Vacon (0) September 18, 2014 Danfoss has offered $1.5 billion to acquire Vacon in an effort to boost its electronics division.
BHP cuts jobs at Port Hedland (0) September 18, 2014 BHP Billiton has cut jobs from its iron ore business as the company focuses its efficiency drive on operations at Port Hedland.
Macmahon enters three week work stoppage in Mongolia (0) September 18, 2014 Machamon and its subsidiaries have entered a three week work standstill agreement following suspension of operations.
Farmers warn of “biggest ever” protests if Shenhua’s Watermark Coal gains approval (0) September 17, 2014 Some farmers in north-west NSW are angry Shenhua’s massive new mine has been approved, and are vowing to undertake civil disobedience if the project goes ahead.
Tourist found dead in Thailand completed mining scholarship in Australia (0) September 17, 2014 A British man found dead on a Thai beach had recently spent time in Australia as part of a mining scholarship.
Chinese cap coal import quality levels (0) September 17, 2014 The Chinese Government has announced a tightening of the quality of its coal imports, which may have flow on effects to Australian coal miners.
Contract worker found dead in donga (0) September 16, 2014 A contract worker was found dead in his room at a work site in Queensland on Friday.
Iron ore recovery not expected to last (0) September 16, 2014 Iron ore had its biggest one-day gain in over a year on Monday with the price rising by nearly four per cent.
Contractor dies at CSG work site in Queensland (0) September 16, 2014 A worker has been killed at Origin Energy’s Reedy Creek work site.
Tony Abbott to visit proposed mine training centre in Arnhem Land (0) September 16, 2014 Prime Minister Tony Abbott will today visit a proposed training centre in north-east Arnhem Land as part of his tour of Indigenous communities in the Top End.
NSW Minerals Council slams Australia Institute over job figures (0) September 16, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council has slammed The Australia Institute over incorrect figures relating to NSW mining projects.
AngloGold backflips on demerger (0) September 16, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti has announced its decision to not split the company, only a week after announcing plans to spin out its non-African assets.
Miner dies at Grasberg mine (0) September 16, 2014 A miner has been killed in a rockfall at the Freeport McMoran Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Queensland Unlocks Rare Earth Deposits- Call for Tenders (0) September 16, 2014 A potential hot spot for the exploration of rare earth elements was thought to exist at the Mary Kathleen uranium mine, which closed in 1982 after the uranium resource was ...
Viento wins Fortescue Metals pipeline contract (0) September 15, 2014 Viento has won a contract to build a pipeline for Fortescue Metals’ North Star magnetite project.
Mine workers remembered at Memorial Day service (0) September 15, 2014 Four mine workers who lost their lives at work in the last year were added to the Jim Comerford Memorial Wall in Cessnock at the weekend.
Barminco win Western Areas’ nickel mining contract extension (0) September 15, 2014 Barminco has won a $190 million extension to its underground mining contract at Western Areas’ Spotted Quoll and Flying Fox nickel mines.
Mining lobby groups slam Australia Institute report as ‘sham’ (0) September 15, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council and the NSW Minerals Council have slammed an anti-mining report by The Australia Institute, calling it a sham.
Anti-uranium activists criticise NSW exploration program (0) September 15, 2014 Anti-nuclear campaigners have criticised the NSW government for opening up the state to uranium exploration.
Mine workers sacked for 100 litre ice bucket challenge (0) September 15, 2014 Three workers have been sacked from BHP Billiton’s Mt Whaleback mine in Western Australia after using industrial equipment to enact the ice bucket challenge craze sweeping social media.
Rio Tinto mine rescue team places in International Mines Rescue Comp (0) September 15, 2014 An Australian mining team has taken third in the International Mines Rescue Competition in Poland.
Uranium mining a step closer to reality in NSW (0) September 12, 2014 New South Wales has moved a step closer to developing its first uranium mine, with six companies invited to apply for exploration licences.
Case dropped against former MasterChef star turned mining CEO accused of stealing $7m (0) September 12, 2014 Former MasterChef contestant and mining CEO Aaron Thomas will no longer face court over allegations he stole more than $US7 million from the iron ore company he founded.
Grieving mother says company not to blame for son’s death (0) September 12, 2014 The mother of a man killed at a quarry this week has spoken of her grief.
Former FBI chief called in to investigate BSGR Rio Tinto corruption claims (0) September 12, 2014 The trust in charge of BSG Resources has brought ex-FBI director Louis Freeh to investigate corruption claims over the Simandou tenements in Guinea.
AusIMM calls for mining to be excluded from 457 visa program (0) September 12, 2014 AusIMM has called for mining professional positions to not come under the program following a review of the existing immigration program.
Yancoal cuts 50 underground mine jobs (0) September 12, 2014 Yancoal is set to cut 50 jobs from its Abel underground coal mine near Newcastle.
Workers allegedly refused safety gear, told coal ash was non-toxic (0) September 11, 2014 A lawsuit has been filed against an US power company that allegedly told workers coal ash was ‘safe enough to eat’.
Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine gives US museum diamonds (0) September 11, 2014 Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine has given the US Smithsonian Institute 500 carats of rough diamonds as a gift.
Collision Avoidance Technology Tipped as Top Area for Investment in 2014 (0) September 11, 2014 According to a recent survey, investment in collision avoidance and proximity detection technology has been earmarked as one of the top three areas for new technology investment in Australian Mining.
Time is ticking on Mt Thorley: Rio Tinto (0) September 11, 2014 Rio Tinto’s chief of energy said time was ticking for workers at Mt Thorley Warkworth mine and hopes the government will give the green light for an extension at the ...
Peabody president wins University of Newcastle awards (0) September 11, 2014 Peabody Energy president Glenn Kellow has won the University of Newcastle’s 2014 Alumni Award for International Leadership.
$1 million lead poisoning claim heading to civil trial (0) September 11, 2014 Glencore’s Mount Isa Mine is facing a compensation claim of $1 million over alleged lead poisoning, after the miner lost the right to have the case thrown out.
Coal ship breaks loose in Gladstone (0) September 11, 2014 A loaded coal ship broke loose from its moorings in Gladstone Harbour, bringing the site to a standstill.
Burnie Caterpillar workers may not lose jobs after all (0) September 11, 2014 The 200 workers from Caterpillar’s plant in Burnie who are expecting to lose their jobs this year may now keep them, according to the AMWU.
Inquest set for deaths at Fortescue mine camp (0) September 11, 2014 The father of a man killed when a cyclone tore through the Fortescue Metals Group’s Rail Camp One hopes an inquest will shed light into unanswered questions surrounding his son’s ...
Macmahon secures massive new funding facility (0) September 11, 2014 Macmahon has secured a new three year funding facility, upsizing it after the initial facility was oversubscribed.
ABB wins massive truckless mine automation contract (53) September 11, 2014 ABB has won a contract to make the world’s largest iron truckless.
Man dies after excavator accident at quarry: UPDATE (0) September 11, 2014 Recovery efforts are continuing today after a 25-year-old man died when his excavator rolled down an embankment at Karuah’s Hunter Quarries on Tuesday.
Versatile Australian smart card-based access control system for high risk equipment wins global acceptance (0) September 11, 2014 AccessPack, an access control system for machinery from Western Australian company CASWA is winning the support of leading companies around the world.
AngloGold Ashanti spins out non-African assets (0) September 10, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti is walking the footsteps of BHP, with the company spinning out all of its non-South African assets into a new company.
Rio boss says there’s a bright future for uranium market (0) September 10, 2014 Rio Tinto’s energy chief warned punters should not get too carried away with a spike in the uranium price, predicting an uptake in the industry was years away.
Analyst ignores the pack, predicts iron ore price rise (0) September 10, 2014 At odds with other iron ore analysis of late, Westpac chief economist told a conference he expects the price to pick up to over $US100 a tonne next year.
Coal will be continue to be king in world energy production: Rio Tinto (0) September 10, 2014 Rio Tinto’s energy boss said coal will remain the number one energy source for decades to come but said it needed to be cleaned up to help fight climate change.
Caterpillar launches more efficient wheel dozer (0) September 10, 2014 Cat has launched its new 824K wheel dozer with increased durability.
Miner sustains serious burns after truck fire at Saraji coal mine (0) September 10, 2014 A truck fire at BMA’s Saraji mine has left a worker with serious burns.
QLD passes new mining laws (190) September 10, 2014 Queensland has passed its new controversial Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill.
Massive 232 carat white diamond uncovered (0) September 10, 2014 A 232.08 carat white diamond worth $22 million has been uncovered.
Honeywell to promote knowledge sharing at 2014 Asia-Pacific Users Group (0) September 10, 2014 Honeywell Process Solutions will showcase the latest developments in process automation and controls at the 2014 Symposium to be held on the Gold Coast.
Underground mine worker pinned by coal conveyor, suffers leg injuries (0) September 9, 2014 A man is in hospital after being injured while working underground at Glencore’s Oaky North coal mine.
Subcontractors steal 340 litres of fuel from mine site (0) September 9, 2014 Two men have been charged for allegedly stealing 340 litres of fuel from Iluka Resources’ Murray Basin mine.
US drafts new asteroid mining bill (0) September 9, 2014 The US is taking a major step forward in interplanetary mining, drafting a new bill to aid development of the asteroid mining industry.
Unemployment for resource professionals hits double digits (34) September 9, 2014 Mining industry professionals are experiencing unemployment levels double that of the national average.
Mine worker suffers serious burns after fire on site (0) September 8, 2014 A man has been seriously injured at a mine site in the Northern Territory after pouring fuel on a fire.
“Perfect storm” to resurrect global uranium industry (0) September 8, 2014 An Australian company vying to develop a new uranium mine in Namibia has told a mining conference that a “perfect storm” is tipped to shake up the global uranium sector.
Iron ore company collapses after only 10 months in business (0) September 8, 2014 Western Desert Resources has called in administrators after falling victim to a sliding iron ore price.
Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project gains PAC approval (0) September 8, 2014 Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project in north-west New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Planning Assessment Commission.
Ravensworth coal mine shutdown postponed (0) September 8, 2014 The closure of the Ravensworth underground coal mine has been pushed back in an effort to secure miners new jobs.
Ammonium nitrate truck explodes (0) September 8, 2014 A truck transporting ammonium nitrate has exploded in South West Queensland, destroying bridges, sections of the road, and two firefighting trucks.
Mining Equipment Maintenance celebrates a year back in business (0) September 8, 2014 Central Queensland’s Mining Equipment Maintenance has celebrated its first year after founder Paul Waardyk returned to ownership of the business.
Mine engineering firm goes under, 120 people made redundant (0) September 5, 2014 A Wollongong-based engineering firm that services the mining industry has been forced to shut its doors, affecting 120 jobs.
Maules Creek mine winter clearing case adjourned (0) September 5, 2014 A court hearing into Whitehaven Coal’s winter clearing activity at the Maules Creek mine site has been adjourned.
Joy Global records another slump in profit (1) September 5, 2014 Joy Global has posted another disappointing quarterly result, with profit falling year on year, but is seeing a rise in bookings.
Poseidon Nickel picks up another operation in WA (0) September 5, 2014 Poseidon Nickel, a junior mining company backed by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, has bought the Lake Johnston Nickel Project from Norilsk Nickel.
Exploration in Australia continues to slide (0) September 5, 2014 Resource exploration spending has dropped to seven-year lows with concerns cost-cutting measures may delay Australia’s next generation of mines.
OZ Minerals appoints new CEO (0) September 5, 2014 OZ Minerals has appointed Andrew Cole as its new CEO.
Miners show their support for breast cancer research (0) September 5, 2014 Workers at the Golden Grove mine in Western Australia joined the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, and have already raised $11,000. Find out more here.
Australian uranium deal could make Indian nuclear power safer (0) September 5, 2014 A new deal that sees Australia export uranium to India may come with the added bonus of greater transparency in its usage.
Alkane’s Dubbo Zirconia Project heads to PAC (0) September 4, 2014 Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project is a step closer to being granted final approval after the NSW Department of Planning and Environment awarded the project the green light.
Olympic Dam expansion hinges on new heap leach process (38) September 4, 2014 BHP Billiton has revealed it is working hard to develop its Olympic Dam expansion, with CEO Andrew Mackenzie calling it a “phenomenal resource”.
African investment in the spotlight in Perth (825) September 4, 2014 Shadow Minister for Resources Gary Gray has spoken at the annual Africa Downunder Conference, which began in Perth yesterday.
New MCA paper investigates reversing Australian mining’s competitive slide (0) September 4, 2014 A new Minerals Council of Australia paper has been released, focusing on reversing the current slide in international competitiveness.
Mineral exploration in space to return results in 2020 (0) September 4, 2014 Mining in outer space is a step closer to reality, as Japanese scientists prepare to launch a new probe to conduct mineral exploration on asteroids.
Gold mine fined $200k for polluting river (0) September 4, 2014 A gold mine in southern NSW has been ordered to pay $200 000 after it was found guilty of polluting nearby creeks.
FMG posts record iron ore exports (0) September 4, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group posted a record-breaking August with the export of more than 15 million tonnes of iron ore.
UPDATE: CFMEU fight for right to call workers scabs (0) September 4, 2014 The CFMEU has taken a case to the High Court to be able to use the term ‘scab’ during industrial action.
Australian gold output up by 10 per cent (0) September 3, 2014 Cost cutting and a move to higher grade ores has seen Australia’s gold production rise 10 per cent over the past twelve months.