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Sandvik upgrades productivity centre in Mackay (0) July 24, 2014 Sandvik has upgraded its Mackay productivity and aftermarket facility in Mackay.
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.
Northparkes Mines granted seven-year life extension (0) July 23, 2014 Northparkes Mines has had its future secured after gaining approval to extend the life of the operation to 2032.
Rio Tinto push for monster iron ore mine (0) July 23, 2014 Rio Tinto is formalising plans for a new massive pit at its Yandicoogina operation in the Pilbara.
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.
MACA awarded Karara Mining contract, appoints new CEO (0) July 23, 2014 MACA has won a contract for Karara Mining’s Hinge iron ore project in Western Australia as it appoints a new CEO.
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 ...
Underground mine transformed into trampoline wonderland (0) July 22, 2014 An abandoned 176-year old underground mine has been transformed into a trampoline park. And it looks amazing!
Stop with the dramatics: former mayor’s message to Hunter Valley horse breeders (0) July 22, 2014 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.
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.
Metal concentrates resume export out of Indonesia (0) July 22, 2014 Indonesia has allowed two companies to export some metal ore concentrates after they agreed to pay a new 20 per cent tax.
Pacific National welcomes five new locomotives (0) July 22, 2014 Pacific National has taken delivery of five new 88 Class locomotives for its coal haulage operations.
Shareholders launch class action against Newcrest (0) July 22, 2014 Legal action has been launched against gold miner Newcrest on behalf of current and former shareholders.
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.
Broken Hill miner to save millions with carbon tax scrapping (0) July 21, 2014 Perilya has welcomed the abolishment of the mining tax stating the measure will save the company more than $3.5 million a year.
Mt Isa Mines attracts junior miners on the hunt for auction bargains (0) July 21, 2014 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.
Work starts at Escarpment coal mine (0) July 21, 2014 Activities have started at Bathurst Resources’ New Zealand Escarpment coal mine.
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.
New legislation passed to allow mining in Woomera testing range (120) July 18, 2014 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.
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 ...
Anglo American’s Drayton South coal passes Department of Planning approvals (0) July 18, 2014 Anglo American’s proposed Drayton South coal mine has been referred to the PAC after the Department of Planning supported its approval.
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.
Minesite incidents and reporting on the rise in Queensland (0) July 17, 2014 An upward trend in Queensland’s mining safety incidents has been met with optimism by Natural Resources and Mines minister Andrew Cripps.
Virtual reality a training tool for mine site workers (0) July 17, 2014 Curtin University is using a new pair of virtual reality headsets to change the way mine workers are trained.
Carbon tax repealed (1) July 17, 2014 The Abbott Government has repealed the carbon tax today.
Atlas Copco sees an increase in activity in second quarter (0) July 17, 2014 Atlas Copco has recorded positive market movement, as it sees a jump in year on year orders.
Modifications required at Duralie coal mine (0) July 17, 2014 The Duralie coal mine is due to get deeper, if given a green light by NSW state government.
Joy Global sees price spike on takeover rumours (0) July 17, 2014 Joy Global has seen its largest spike since 2011 on the back of market takeover rumours.
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.
Caltex kicks off $200m Roy Hill diesel contract (0) July 16, 2014 Caltex has begun supplying on site diesel as part of its $200 million contract wit the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
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.
Austin Engineering launch new dump truck body (0) July 16, 2014 Austin Engineering have officially launched its new off-highway dump truck body design.
Bentley Systems releases SELECTseries 4 for design of wastewater systems (0) July 15, 2014 Increased depth of information modelling empowers users to evaluate and compare a wider range of network considerations.
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.
GE taking Cat head on in mining locomotives (0) July 15, 2014 GE is taking Caterpillar on in the race to develop locomotives that comply with stricter emissions standards.
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.
Report claims coal miners using too much water in Hunter Valley (0) July 14, 2014 A new report claims mines in the Hunter Valley are having adverse impacts on ground water, adding to salinity, and threatening agricultural land.
New opportunities for newly unemployed miners in Tasmania (0) July 14, 2014 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.
Coober Pedy on track for renewable energy hybrid project (0) July 14, 2014 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.
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.
Shipping injuries amid increasing pressure at Port Hedland (0) July 14, 2014 A South Korean bulk carrier ship has caught fire, injuring several workers at Port Hedland.
Whitehaven hoaxer Moylan avoids jail (0) July 11, 2014 Whitehaven Coal hoaxer Jonathon Moylan has avoided a prison sentence following his sentencing today.
Newstan coal mine put back into care and maintenance (906) July 11, 2014 Job cuts loom for 100 workers at another Hunter Valley mine, this time the Newstan coal mine.
Edwards breaks down booming economic misconceptions (0) July 11, 2014 The Reserve Bank’s John Edwards has presented an optimistic interpretation of our economy in his latest work ‘Beyond the Boom’.
Sherwin Iron gives up the ghost, no future for Roper River iron. (0) July 11, 2014 Another junior bites the dust, as the directors of Sherwin Iron place the company into voluntary administration.
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.
Rio Tinto sponsors new study chair at University of Tokyo (0) July 11, 2014 Rio Tinto has provided three years of funding for the Rio Tinto Chair of Australian-Japan Studies.
Fortescue Metals Group achieves record iron ore rate (4) July 11, 2014 Fortescue has achieved a record 160 million tonne annualised run rate in June, as it acheives revenues of US$11.4 billion.
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.
Kibaran’s African graphite to be used for 3D printing in Australia (0) July 10, 2014 A recent alliance between a graphite explorer and a 3D printing company has laid the groundwork for a new R&D program.
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.
Poor ministerial response to residents concerned about drilling in SE South Australia (0) July 10, 2014 Residents of the South-East region of South Australia were snubbed by the state’s minister for mineral resources and energy Tom Koutsantonis.
1800 people apply for 100 jobs at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine (0) July 10, 2014 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 announces new executive committee (0) July 10, 2014 Newcrest’s newly appointed CEO has announced a new, smaller executive committee.
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.
Death in South Hedland workers’ camp thought to be suicide (0) July 9, 2014 A 37 year-old man has been found dead in his room at the Gateway Village in South Hedland.
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 ...
UPDATE: Mt Lyell goes into care and maintenance (0) July 9, 2014 Mt Lyell copper mine will not reopen to development or mining production, instead being put into care and maintenance.
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 ...
Mongolia versus Rio Tinto continues over Oyu Tolgoi copper (0) July 9, 2014 The Mongolian government has urged Rio Tinto to speed up development at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine.
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.
Environmental report says Kakadu safe from Ranger uranium spill (0) July 9, 2014 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 completes first stage of Roy Hill mine NPI (0) July 9, 2014 Brookfield Multiplex has completed the first stage of the non-process infrastructure at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
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.
Missing Mt Isa miner found (0) July 8, 2014 The body of missing Mt Isa miner Brett Kelly has been found.
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.
BHP coal mine goes yellow and blue for charity (0) July 8, 2014 BHP’s Blackwater coal mine has coloured a truck tray blue and yellow to support RACQ Capricorn helicopter rescue.
Palmer plays wild card on promise of support for carbon tax vote (0) July 8, 2014 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.
Black Swan nickel project sale a lucky break for Poseidon (0) July 8, 2014 Poseidon Nickel, a junior mining company backed by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, will purchase the Black Swan project from Russian powerhouse Norilsk Nickel.
UGL chairman steps down, Spargo to head the board (0) July 8, 2014 UGL chairman Trevor Rowe will retire, with Kate Spargo elected as the new chair of the company.
Action Drill & Blast win Talison drilling contract (0) July 8, 2014 Action Drill & Blast has won the drilling contract for Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes mine.
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.
Tempo wins Rio Tinto Cape Lambert port expansion contract (0) July 8, 2014 Tempo has won an SMP contract for Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port expansion project.
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.
Decmil win Rio Tinto Cape Lambert Port B contract (0) July 7, 2014 Decmil has won the non-process infrastructure at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port B.
Geoscientist unemployment rate remains higher than GFC figures (0) July 4, 2014 A fall in the unemployment rate for geoscientists has been cautiously welcomed by their key industry group, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
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.
Vale’s management obligations remain in place for Integra coal closure (0) July 4, 2014 The Hunter Valley office of the Department of Planning and Environment has met with Integra coal mine management to discuss the mine’s closure.
Venture Minerals granted mining lease for Mt Lindsay tin project (0) July 4, 2014 The Tasmanian minister for resources Paul Harriss has granted a mining lease for Venture Minerals, quashing objections from environmentalists.
540 coal jobs in the offing as new $1.76 billion mine approved (16) July 4, 2014 540 new jobs are set to be created with the Byerwen Coal project receiving Queensland government approval.
Southern Cross Electrical win BHP power station contract (0) July 4, 2014 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering have won a contract for BHP Iron Ore’s Yarnima power station works.
Troubled gold miner Norseman opens accident site, closes mines (0) July 4, 2014 The site of a fatal accident at the Harlequin gold mine has been reopened by the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Longwall production restarts at Austar mine after wall collapse deaths (0) July 4, 2014 Yancoal has restarted longwall production at its Austar mine after two workers were killed by an underground wall collapse in April.
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.
BHP Billiton to cut 163 jobs from Mt Arthur coal mine (0) July 3, 2014 BHP Billiton will shed 163 jobs from its Mt Arthur coal mine as the company attempts to “reset” the cost base at the operation.
Dirk Hoke appointed CEO of Siemens large drives business unit (0) July 3, 2014 Siemens has appointed Dirk Hoke as the new CEO of its large drives business unit.
New Zealand safety expert dies (0) July 3, 2014 Mine safety specialist Dave Feickert has died after a long battle with terminal cancer.
More job losses as Silver Lake closes gold mill (0) July 3, 2014 Silver Lake Resources is set to cut more jobs as the gold miner closes its Lakewood Mill.
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.
Professor Iain Stewart to speak at Newcastle’s earth sciences convention (0) July 3, 2014 Newcastle will host nearly 600 delegates from the mining and geoscience communities next week at the Australian Earth Sciences Convention.
T4 coal loader at Newcastle gains environmental approval (0) July 3, 2014 The T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island is a step closer to reality after being approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Gina Rinehart enters joint venture to buy into WA cattle stations (0) July 3, 2014 Iron ore magnate and Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart has purchased up to a 50 percent stake in the Liveringa and Nerrima cattle stations in WA’s West Kimberly region.
Perilya mine contract changeover, 20 jobs cut (0) July 3, 2014 Twenty workers have lost their jobs at Perilya mine in Broken Hill after a maintenance contract being carried out by Macmahon was handed to a smaller contractor.
SA farmers have little faith in miners (0) July 3, 2014 South Australian farmers on the Eyre Peninsula have indicated their scepticism about the possibility of co-existence for mining and farming activities.
Northern Star completes takeover of Jundee gold mine (0) July 3, 2014 Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of Newmont’s Jundee mine, officially catapulting the company to the second largest ASX- listed gold miner.
Long-life oxygen and gas sensors (0) July 2, 2014 City Technology is introducing a new oxygen sensor to its industry-leading gas sensing range.
Australia entering phase three of mining boom, 75,000 jobs to be cut (0) July 2, 2014 According to a new report by ANZ, 75,000 mining-related jobs are at risk as Australia enters “phase three” of the mining boom over the next few years.
BHP Billiton celebrate the export of one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan (0) July 2, 2014 BHP Billiton has celebrated a significant milestone after shipping its one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan.
Bechtel warns it will strike back against protected action (0) July 2, 2014 The campaign for 3/1 working rosters on Curtis Island has received a shot in the arm, with protected action approved by Fair Work Australia on June 30.
Karratha receives new status, now known as a city (0) July 2, 2014 One of Australia’s best-known mining towns has received a new status with Karratha to now be known as a city.
Sandvik launches new multi functional core barrel system for drilling (0) July 2, 2014 Sandvik has launched a new multifunctional surface and underground core barrel system for core drilling.
Royalties hike to hurt quarry operators in SA (0) July 2, 2014 The new state budget in South Australia has attracted some criticism over an increase in mining royalties.
Risk management failures to blame for Cobar mine death (0) July 2, 2014 Ineffective risk management controls have been found to have contributed to the death of a worker at Glencore’s CSA Copper mine.
New mine rescue manual launched (0) July 2, 2014 Mines Rescue has released a new manual dubbed Mines Rescue, Gas Detection and Emergency Preparedness.
Vale threaten to leave international mining body over Rio Tinto lawsuit (0) July 2, 2014 Vale has threatened to leave the International Council on Mining and Metals as tensions rise between it and Rio Tinto over the brewing Simandou lawsuit.
Mining rehab contributions become mandatory in WA (0) July 2, 2014 Western Australia has implemented mandatory contributions to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund, effective July 1.
Western Australian ministers gain power to dispute strike action (0) July 1, 2014 Changes to the Fair Work syste mthis week will allow a minister, or third party impacted by strike action, to apply to suspend or terminate that action.
Edit: Construction long service leave levy reduced (0) July 1, 2014 Resource companies will no longer be levied for long service leave in relation to operational mining work, thanks to changes made by the Newman Government.
Whitehaven Coal looks to hire 450 workers for Maules Creek mine (0) July 1, 2014 Whitehaven Coal is getting ready to hire the 450 workers it will need to run the controversial Maules Creek coal mine.
Rock fall delays Mount Lyell by months (0) July 1, 2014 Mount Lyell copper mine has faced further delays to its reopening, due to a rockfall in the ventilation shaft.
WorleyParsons iron ore contract suspended (0) July 1, 2014 WorleyParsons’ Kami iron ore EPCM contract has been temporarily suspended.
Voluntary redundancy accepted by 109 Nifty copper mine workers (0) July 1, 2014 109 workers at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine have accepted voluntary redundancies after a cave-in at the site has left operations suspended since March.
Macmahon wins Waihi gold mine contract extension (0) July 1, 2014 Macmahon has won a two year extension for its current work at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
Disturbing trend in mining fatalities (0) July 1, 2014 In financial year 2013-14 the Australian mining industry has seen 17 people fall in the line of duty, the victims of tragic accidents.
Liebherr launches new global website (0) July 1, 2014 Liebherr has launched a new global website portal that is more interactive and provides more equipment information.
Atlas Copco unveil side bucket version of Scooptram loaders (0) June 30, 2014 Atlas Copco has released a new side dump bucket as an option for its Scooptram loaders.
$8.7 million spent on subsidence in the Hunter (0) June 30, 2014 Severe mine subsidence damage has cost the state of New South Wales $8.7 million in the last five years.
Virtual Curtain turns mining wastewater into rainwater (0) June 30, 2014 A new cost-effective technology to treat mining wastewater and reduce sludge by up to 90 per cent has been used for the first time at a commercial mine.
Glencore puts its hand up to develop Simandou iron ore deposit (0) June 30, 2014 Despite schooling miners on issues of oversupply and stating its disinterest in greenfields projects, resources giant Glencore is said to be in the bid for the high-quality Simandou iron ore ...
Engenco to sack 55 workers (0) June 30, 2014 Engineering services group Engenco Limited has today announced 55 workers will be made redundant amid project postponements and cancellations.
Australia has more mining deaths than Iran! (1) June 30, 2014 Does Iran have a safer mining industry than Australia? The statistics say yes.
Forensic specialists flown in to find Brett Kelly (0) June 30, 2014 Forensic specialists have arrived in Mount Isa to assist in recovering the body of missing miner Brett Kelly.
OceanaGold announces corporate credit facility refinancing (0) June 30, 2014 OceanaGold has completed its arrangement for a $200 million corporate revolving credit facility.
Leica launches new slope monitoring system (0) June 30, 2014 Leica Geosystems has revealed its new GeoMoS Now web-based slope monitoring application.
New developments in Graphene research from Adelaide University (4) June 27, 2014 Graphene research funding to the University of Adelaide is paying off, with two new papers recently presented at the Nanotech USA Conference.
UPDATE: Glencore accused of not paying tax for three years (0) June 27, 2014 Glencore has been accused of paying almost no tax in Australia over the last three years, whilst earning around $15 billion globally.
First female director a history-making moment for Glencore (0) June 27, 2014 Glencore has made history by appointing its first ever female board director.
BHP Billiton expects Caroona gateway certificate in a matter of weeks (0) June 27, 2014 BHP Billiton said it hopes to extract first coal from its Caroona project in 2021 as the company provided an update of its development plans at a community breakfast in ...
400 people march in protest against Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project (0) June 27, 2014 Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project headed to the Planning Assessment Commission this week as more than 400 people took part in a protest march against the massive new coal mine.
Mining in Woomera well received by Federal Parliament (0) June 27, 2014 The Woomera Prohibited Area is a step closer to being opened up for mining, as a new bill passed through the Senate yesterday to amend Defence legislation.
OTOC wins Roy Hill mine contract (0) June 27, 2014 OTOC has won the contract for work on the Roy Hill iron ore mine’s processing plant.
Trucking company fined $31,000 for dangerous goods breaches (0) June 27, 2014 Carriers of dangerous goods on Western Australian roads have been given a warning to adhere to high safety standards.
Iluka Resources moves on Irish sand miner (0) June 27, 2014 Australian mineral sands miner Iluka has confirmed it is moving towards a takeover of Kenmare Resources.
Sandvik to move manufacturing offshore (0) June 27, 2014 Sandvik has announced it will move the majority of its Australian manufacturing operations offshore over the next 12 months.
Rinehart retains top role on BRW richest list (0) June 26, 2014 Gina Rinehart is still the richest person in Australia, taking pole position on the 2014 BRW Rich 200 list, albeit with a slightly dwindled bank account.
PPK sells site to make more mining acquisitions (0) June 26, 2014 PPK Group has sold its Arndell Park property to make more mining services acquisitions.
PAC hearing into Glencore’s Bulga coal expansion continues (0) June 26, 2014 The NSW Department of Planning has been accused of being “hopelessly biased” towards the mining industry in a PAC public hearing.
Clough wins collapsed Forge Rio Tinto contract (0) June 26, 2014 Clough has been awarded Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert power station contract following former contractor Forge Group’s collapse.
Aurizon announces further job cuts (0) June 26, 2014 Rail operator Aurizon announced further redundancies yesterday, with 103 positions axed mainly from their head office in Brisbane.
Nautilus’ underwater miner begins construction (0) June 26, 2014 Nautilus Minerals seafloor miner’s cutter has begun assembly this week.
2014 Women in Industry Awards: The Winners (0) June 26, 2014 Over 150 people turned out for the inaugural 2014 Women in Industry Awards on Wednesday night where ladies from across the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors were rewarded and recognised.
Glencore commission its Ernest Henry mine shaft hoist (0) June 25, 2014 Glencore has begun hoisting at its new Ernest Henry underground operations near Cloncurry.
2014 Women in Industry Awards: Tonight’s the nights (0) June 25, 2014 With the judges decisions handed down all there is left to do is chill the champagne for the inaugural 2014 Women in Industry Awards being held at Establishment in Sydney ...
WA premier and AMEC slam TAI report (0) June 25, 2014 A report issued by The Australia Institute which outlines the value of State-based subsidies to the mining industry has stirred a proverbial hornet’s nest.
Jobs cut at St Ives gold operation (0) June 25, 2014 Another blow to Western Australia’s mining workforce has been dealt, with 56 workers laid off at the St Ives mine near Kambalda.
New underground utility vehicles launched (0) June 25, 2014 Manitou has launched a new series of underground mining telescopic handlers.
FMG Iron Bridge approval dependent on EPA criteria (0) June 25, 2014 Fortescue Metals is a step closer to the start of construction on the Iron Bridge expansion project, having received conditional approval from the EPA.
Nuclear waste is safe to store in our suburbs, not just the bush (0) June 25, 2014 As the Muckaty Station option for nuclear waste is rejected, what is the next step for long term nuclear waste disposal?
Tax dispute arises between Rio Tinto and Mongolia (0) June 24, 2014 Rio Tinto’s company in Mongolia has been accused of evading taxes and penalties payments related to the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.
Activist who shut down Idemitsu’s Boggabri mine fined $300 (0) June 24, 2014 An activist who shut down Idemitsu’s Boggabri coal mine after scaling a coal loader on site has been fined $300 and placed on a good behaviour bond.
“Aboriginal” art stopping coal expansion found to be phony (0) June 24, 2014 A hand-stencil painting used as evidence of aboriginal art threatened by a coal mine extension has been found to be no older than three and a half years.
Leighton to cut contractors at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub (0) June 24, 2014 Leighton Contractors will cut more than 100 contractors from its operations at FMG’s Solomon Hub.
Iron ore jobs in the firing line as BHP review continues (0) June 24, 2014 An ongoing review at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations could see thousands of jobs lost in Western Australia.
Hancock family trust dispute could lead to Hope Downs buyout (0) June 24, 2014 Bianca Rinehart will appear in the NSW Supreme Court today to explain why she should replace her mother as trustee of the family trust.
Production recommences at Mt Isa Mine as recovery of missing miner’s body continues (0) June 24, 2014 Police say rock falls in an orepass are hampering efforts to recover Brett Kelly’s body from Mt Isa Mine.
New eye-in-the-sky to combat illegal mining in Peru (0) June 24, 2014 Peru has taken the battle against illegal mining into outer-space, using their French-built Astrosat-300 to carry out surveillance across the country.
“I’ve never seen it this bad”: coal job losses hurt Hunter Valley businesses (0) June 23, 2014 The Singleton Chamber of Commerce said mass layoffs in Hunter Valley’s mining sector have left the region reeling, with business conditions at an all-time low.
EBA secret ballot assured at Mt Arthur Coal (0) June 23, 2014 Concerns about the secrecy of ballots at the Mt Arthur coal mine have been answered by the out-sourced ballot overseer, Corpvote.
Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal cancelled (0) June 23, 2014 Poor conditions in the coal industry continue to hamper mining developments as North Queensland Bulk Ports cancels its Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal project.
GE to acquire Alstom’s energy business (0) June 23, 2014 GE will acquire Alstom’s Power and Grid business for AUD$ 17.87 billion.
St Barbara appoints new CEO (0) June 23, 2014 St Barbara has appointed Bob Vassie as its new CEO and managing director.
Missing miner believed to have fallen into an orepass (0) June 23, 2014 Police said a man who went missing at Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines is believed to have fallen into an orepass.
Search for missing Mt Isa miner called off (0) June 21, 2014 Glencore has officially ended the search for a miner who went missing at its Mt Isa mine on Wednesday.
Biggest raise bore rig mobilised to Olympic Dam (0) June 20, 2014 Macmahon Holdings have secured two new contracts for drilling at Olympic Dam, and mobilised the world’s most powerful raise drilling rig to do the job.
South African miner buys ‘riot control’ drone (0) June 20, 2014 An unnamed South African miner has bought 25 pepper–spraying, paintball shooting, blinding laser firing flying drones known for their riot control capacities.
Newcrest analysts in the spotlight amidst secret briefings saga (0) June 20, 2014 Analysts involved in the Newcrest secret briefing saga could face years in jail if the corporate watchdog decided to take them to court.
Mining industry suffers job losses, but SA and NT forging the way forward (0) June 20, 2014 Employment figures from ABS have revealed 6600 mining jobs lost nationwide in the quarter to May, despite gains in the states.
3500 people working to build Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine (0) June 20, 2014 Despite recent iron price jitters which have seen investors flee small mining firms, Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine is making steady construction progress and is almost half way ...
Prospectors warned to be safe, use PBL and GPS (0) June 20, 2014 Prospectors have been warned to observe safety precautions before heading out bush this winter, and carry a Personal Locator Beacon.
New Zealand coal mine gets a greenlight (42) June 20, 2014 Australian miner Bathurst Resources has been given approvals for its Escarpment open cut coal mine in New Zealand.
Underground mine search continues for missing Glencore worker (0) June 19, 2014 Glencore is continuing the search for a worker who went missing at its Mount Isa Mine’s copper operations more than 30 hours ago.
Boggabri death investigation report released (0) June 19, 2014 The NSW mines safety investigation unit has released their report into the death of a worker at the Boggabri mine last month.
Asciano to slash 500 jobs by the end of June (0) June 19, 2014 Rail and ports company Asciano will slash 500 jobs by the month’s end as it aims to save $90 million.