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 (9) 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 (57) 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 (1) 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 $16 billion Carmichael mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, with Korean company Posco set to build the 388km railway needed to transport the commodity to ...
High-viz hijinks cause upset in Senate chamber (0) July 18, 2014 Senator MacDonald has caused some consternation in parliament by donning fancy dress to demonstrate his support for the mining industry.
Griffin coal halts due to unpaid bills (0) July 18, 2014 Unpaid contracts have resulted in the suspension of 260 workers at Western Australia’s Griffin coal mine.
Thiess Sedgman JV win Fortescue Solomon contract (0) July 17, 2014 Thiess and Sedgman’s joint venture has won the design and construction contract for Fortescue’s Solomon mine’s processing plant.
Small fire at Bengalla coal mine (0) July 17, 2014 Spontaneous combustion saw a small fire break out at Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine this week.
FIFO tax breaks come under the microscope (0) July 17, 2014 CFMEU calls to halt FIFO tax breaks for mining companies, LNP votes against 100 per cent FIFO, and MP Landry calls to end tax offset for FIFO workers.
Barrick CEO given the chop (0) July 17, 2014 Barrick has ousted CEO Jamie Sokalsky in a surprise management shake up.
Aussie explorer strikes graphite deal with China (0) July 16, 2014 Australian explorer Uranex has hit a key milestone, securing an agreement for the sale of 100,000 tonnes of graphite per annum for the next five years.
Coal port jobs cut in Newcastle (0) July 16, 2014 Port Waratah Coal Services have cut 34 jobs, citing the need to respond to challenging conditions in the coal industry.
AECOM acquires URS (5) July 16, 2014 Massive global construction and engineering firm AECOM has acquired URS for US$ 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.
Mt Arthur coal fined $3000 for dust breach. (0) July 11, 2014 Mt Arthur mine has been fined for poor dust management, however the dollar value of the sanction amounts to no more than a slap on the wrist, to the outrage ...
Wollongong Coal threatens to cut coal jobs (0) July 11, 2014 Wollongong Coal is threatening to shut down its Russell Vale mine, cutting 200 miners, if the government doesn’t advance its longwall mining approvals.
Dangerous goods licences due for five-year renewal (0) July 10, 2014 A warning has been sent out to shot firers and mining truck drivers that their dangerous goods security cards are about to expire.
Atlas Iron ships a record amount (0) July 10, 2014 Atlas Iron has beaten its own full year production guidance, shipping a record amount for FY2014.
Contractors charged over FMG Port Hedland accident (0) July 10, 2014 The Department of Mines and Petroleum in Western Australia have brought charges against two companies in relation to an accident that occurred in 2011.
Two PMs on a Pilbara minesite (0) July 9, 2014 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott were welcomed as guests at the West Angeles iron ore mine earlier today.
New and improved jobs board live to view (0) July 9, 2014 Looking for a job? Australian Mining has a new jobs board section that makes searching for your next role a breeze. And if you need more training, we’ve covered that ...
Banning alcohol at mine site camps: What the punters think (0) July 9, 2014 Rio Tinto’s decision to ban alcohol at its Argyle mine site has divided opinion on social media.We sort through what people see as the pros and cons of a booze ...
Death highlights need to secure mine shafts (0) July 9, 2014 A report has warned that all mine shafts need to be fenced, covered and properly secured after a man fell to his death at the Lightning Ridge Mineral Claims District.
Mt Lyell’s future to be revealed today. (0) July 9, 2014 Workers stood down from the Mt Lyell Mine after a series of fatal accidents will today find out if they may return to work.
Queensland cattle grid accident worth $1.2 million (0) July 9, 2014 A mining employee has sued the State of Queensland for a whopping $1.2 million, claiming a broken cattle grid caused an injury to his back.
Kanpa community volunteers for nuclear waste dump (0) July 8, 2014 Traditional land owners in the Gibson Desert have indicated their interest in hosting a nuclear waste dump, previously intended for the Muckaty Station.
Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine goes grog-free (0) July 8, 2014 Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine is going alcohol-free, with workers fearing that other mine sites around the country will follow suit.
Temporary shutdown for Roper River Iron Ore project (0) July 8, 2014 Northern territory resources company Sherwin Iron has ceased operations while it waits for government approvals to develop a mine to full scale.
Calibre acquires ARK Maintenance (2) July 8, 2014 Calibre Group has acquired WA mining maintenance services company ARK Maintenance.
Tasmanian Henty gold mine will close next year (0) July 7, 2014 Unity Mining will close its Henty gold mine next year, and it moves from production in to care and maintenance, affecting 150 workers.
Illegal protests continue at Maules Creek mine (0) July 7, 2014 Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is again the target of illegal protests today as two people chained themselves to a crane at the construction site in north-west New South Wales.
Mining to restart at Nifty copper mine after cave-in (0) July 7, 2014 The Department of Mines and Petroleum has lifted a mining suspension at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine after a cave-in shut the operation in March.
BHP’s Nickel West sale attracts big-name bidders (0) July 7, 2014 Speculation is mounting that the sale of BHP Billiton’s Nickel West assets is not far away as six potential bidders take a closer look at the business.
Iron ore price recovers to above $US96 (0) July 4, 2014 Iron ore has seen a price resurgence as China shuts down its high-cost mines and announces upbeat manufacturing data.
Mining slowdown equals sales slump for Komatsu (0) July 4, 2014 Komatsu’s sales in China have taken a dramatic tumble amid slowing Asian demand in the mining and construction sectors.
Gunman shoots at BHP iron ore train (0) July 4, 2014 Western Australian police believe that damage to a moving BHP Billiton train was caused by gunfire.
Glencore slams no tax claim, provides tax figures (0) July 3, 2014 Glencore has denied allegations it has paid no tax at all in the last three years, with its head of Australian coal providing figures.
MacFarlane launches federal exploration incentive (0) July 3, 2014 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded the launch of the new Exploration Development Incentive, launched in Perth yesterday.
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.
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Mastermyne has won a contract for BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal’s operations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Reserve Bank’s John Edwards has presented an optimistic interpretation of our economy in his latest work ‘Beyond the Boom’.
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Wollongong Coal is threatening to shut down its Russell Vale mine, cutting 200 miners, if the government doesn’t advance its longwall mining approvals.
Rio Tinto has provided three years of funding for the Rio Tinto Chair of Australian-Japan Studies.
Fortescue has achieved a record 160 million tonne annualised run rate in June, as it acheives revenues of US$11.4 billion.
A warning has been sent out to shot firers and mining truck drivers that their dangerous goods security cards are about to expire.
Atlas Iron has beaten its own full year production guidance, shipping a record amount for FY2014.
A recent alliance between a graphite explorer and a 3D printing company has laid the groundwork for a new R&D program.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum in Western Australia have brought charges against two companies in relation to an accident that occurred in 2011.
Residents of the South-East region of South Australia were snubbed by the state’s minister for mineral resources and energy Tom Koutsantonis.
Ongoing protests at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is having no impact on people wanting a job at the project with 1800 people applying for 100 permanent roles on offer.
Newcrest’s newly appointed CEO has announced a new, smaller executive committee.
A 37 year-old man has been found dead in his room at the Gateway Village in South Hedland.
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Mt Lyell copper mine will not reopen to development or mining production, instead being put into care and maintenance.
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The Mongolian government has urged Rio Tinto to speed up development at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine.
A report has warned that all mine shafts need to be fenced, covered and properly secured after a man fell to his death at the Lightning Ridge Mineral Claims District.
An interim report states there was no adverse environmental impact on human health or Kakadu National Park caused by the leach tank failure in December.
Brookfield Multiplex has completed the first stage of the non-process infrastructure at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Workers stood down from the Mt Lyell Mine after a series of fatal accidents will today find out if they may return to work.
A mining employee has sued the State of Queensland for a whopping $1.2 million, claiming a broken cattle grid caused an injury to his back.
The body of missing Mt Isa miner Brett Kelly has been found.
Traditional land owners in the Gibson Desert have indicated their interest in hosting a nuclear waste dump, previously intended for the Muckaty Station.
Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine is going alcohol-free, with workers fearing that other mine sites around the country will follow suit.
BHP’s Blackwater coal mine has coloured a truck tray blue and yellow to support RACQ Capricorn helicopter rescue.
The first attempt to push the repeal of the carbon tax through the new Senate has failed, with a move to suspend debate voted down 36 votes to 32.
UGL chairman Trevor Rowe will retire, with Kate Spargo elected as the new chair of the company.
Action Drill & Blast has won the drilling contract for Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes mine.
Northern territory resources company Sherwin Iron has ceased operations while it waits for government approvals to develop a mine to full scale.
Tempo has won an SMP contract for Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port expansion project.
Calibre Group has acquired WA mining maintenance services company ARK Maintenance.
Unity Mining will close its Henty gold mine next year, and it moves from production in to care and maintenance, affecting 150 workers.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine is again the target of illegal protests today as two people chained themselves to a crane at the construction site in north-west New South Wales.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has lifted a mining suspension at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine after a cave-in shut the operation in March.
Speculation is mounting that the sale of BHP Billiton’s Nickel West assets is not far away as six potential bidders take a closer look at the business.
Decmil has won the non-process infrastructure at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port B.
A fall in the unemployment rate for geoscientists has been cautiously welcomed by their key industry group, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
Iron ore has seen a price resurgence as China shuts down its high-cost mines and announces upbeat manufacturing data.
Komatsu’s sales in China have taken a dramatic tumble amid slowing Asian demand in the mining and construction sectors.
The Hunter Valley office of the Department of Planning and Environment has met with Integra coal mine management to discuss the mine’s closure.
The Tasmanian minister for resources Paul Harriss has granted a mining lease for Venture Minerals, quashing objections from environmentalists.
540 new jobs are set to be created with the Byerwen Coal project receiving Queensland government approval.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering have won a contract for BHP Iron Ore’s Yarnima power station works.
The site of a fatal accident at the Harlequin gold mine has been reopened by the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Yancoal has restarted longwall production at its Austar mine after two workers were killed by an underground wall collapse in April.
Western Australian police believe that damage to a moving BHP Billiton train was caused by gunfire.
Glencore has denied allegations it has paid no tax at all in the last three years, with its head of Australian coal providing figures.
BHP Billiton will shed 163 jobs from its Mt Arthur coal mine as the company attempts to “reset” the cost base at the operation.
Siemens has appointed Dirk Hoke as the new CEO of its large drives business unit.
Mine safety specialist Dave Feickert has died after a long battle with terminal cancer.
Silver Lake Resources is set to cut more jobs as the gold miner closes its Lakewood Mill.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded the launch of the new Exploration Development Incentive, launched in Perth yesterday.
Newcastle will host nearly 600 delegates from the mining and geoscience communities next week at the Australian Earth Sciences Convention.
The T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island is a step closer to reality after being approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.