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- New Talisman secures exploration agreement with Newcrest (0) June 28, 2016
New Talisman Gold Mines (NTL) has entered a binding agreement with Newcrest International over the Rahu Project north of the Talisman mine in New Zealand.
- First ore mined at Nova nickel (5) June 28, 2016
Independence Group has taken a major step forward with first development ore mined at the Nova project.
- MACA wins $115m contract for Matilda gold mine (0) June 28, 2016
MACA has been named preferred contractor for Blackham Resources Matilda gold m
- Iron ore rises on the back of Brexit (2) June 28, 2016
Iron ore has gained pace in markets overnight thanks to concerns over the Brexit’s effect on trade.
- Vehicle rollover injures four on Rio Tinto mine (0) June 27, 2016
Another serious incident has occurred at Rio Tinto’s Greater Paraburdoo mine.
- New headlamps for increased visibility (10) June 27, 2016
Princeton Tec have released the latest model of their Vizz Series headlamp, the Princeton Tec Vizz II.
- New cleaning system to reduce spillage from carryback (0) June 27, 2016
Martin has released the Washbox Cleaning System that combines water spray and secondary cleaning blades in a self-contained unit, draining residue safely from work areas.
- BHP to spend nearly a fifth of budget on exploration (0) June 27, 2016
BHP has announced a renewed focus on exploration, targeting “opportunities across copper and oil”, aiming to spend nearly 20 per cent of its capital budget on exploration.
- BC Iron, Watpac settle legal dispute over Nullagine (0) June 27, 2016
A $100 million legal dispute has been settled between BC Iron and Watpac after Watpac’s mining contract was terminated at the now mothballed Nullagine joint venture.
- Anglo American’s coal mine sale down to two bidders (0) June 27, 2016
It is believed the sales process for Anglo American’s Grosvenor and Moranbah North coal mines is now down to the last bidders, BMA and AMCI.
- Abducted Macmahon workers in Nigeria released (3) June 27, 2016
All seven Macmahon workers, including three Australians, kidnapped last week in Nigeria have been released.
- FMG ratings outlook upgraded (2) June 27, 2016
Moody’s has upgraded Fortescue’s outlook to stable, affirming its rating at Ba3.
- Project approval delays costing Queensland $3.9bn: report (0) June 24, 2016
A new PwC report has highlighted the significant cost delays to major projects has to the Queensland economy.
- Sandvik unveils new cone crusher (0) June 24, 2016
Sandvik’s new CH540 cone crushers have a low environmental impact and increase production capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce cost per tonne produced.
- New telescopic chute to be released (0) June 24, 2016
Sandvik’s new WE6000i telescopic chute has been developed to be fed by conveyors with belt widths of less than 800mm.
- Griffin coal miners to strike (1) June 24, 2016
Miners will carry out 24 hours of strikes today at the Griffin Coal mine after workers’ pay was cut by more than 40 per cent.
- Historic mines in WA to be revived (1) June 24, 2016
With gold mining in good financial shape, some historic mines in the Kalgoorlie-Laverton-Leonora region in Western Australia are being revived or expanded.
- Three Australians among seven workers abducted in Nigeria (0) June 24, 2016
Macmahon has confirmed the kidnapping of seven employees, including three Australians, at its operations in Nigeria, with the fatal shooting of a local employee.
- Mine drug raid comes up empty handed (0) June 24, 2016
The latest, and fourth, phase of Pilbara drug investigation Operation Redwater has hit four mines over four days, and found no drugs.
- Australian contractors kidnapped in Nigeria (3) June 23, 2016
Two Australians and a New Zealander are among the five workers kidnapped in Nigeria after their vehicle was attacked by an alleged group of militants.
- South Australia’s molten salt technology to reduce mineral processing costs (1) June 23, 2016
The University of South Australia and Centrex Metals are developing the use of molten salt technology in mineral processing to minimise energy and water costs.
- Rio Tinto Hail Creek coal mine fined for denying workers sick leave (6) June 23, 2016
Rio Tinto has been fined $24,000, payable to the CFMEU, after it denied workers access to paid sick leave.
- Moly-Cop looks to boost production in Chile (0) June 23, 2016
Arrium’s Moly-Cop grinding media business has lodged an application with Chilean environmental authorities to double capacity at its Mejillones plant.
- Orica wins blasting patent battle (5) June 23, 2016
Orica has won its long running battle with Dyno Nobel over patented shotfiring techniques.
- Telstra launches new mining technology division (3) June 23, 2016
Telstra has launched a new mining communications services department.
- Carbon dioxide from coal mines equivalent to small power plant: study (0) June 23, 2016
A new study has found the amount of carbon dioxide released from 140 coal mines throughout Pennsylvania, USA, is equal to a small power plant.
- New split-bucket mounting system launched (0) June 23, 2016
Haver & Boecker have released their new Tyler F-Class Split-Bucket Mounting System which provides simplified maintenance and bearings change outs for operators, minimising downtime.
- FMG pays down US$500m in debt (0) June 23, 2016
Fortescue Metals Group has continued its focus on reducing debt, paying off US$500 million from its 2019 term loan.
- Rio to reduce debt by $US3 billion (0) June 22, 2016
Rio Tinto has released its June tender offers in an effort to reduce its gross debt by another $US3 billion.
- FMG CFO Stephen Pearce appointed to board (0) June 22, 2016
Fortescue’s chief financial officer Stephen Pearce has been appointed to the company’s board as an executive director.
- Workers exposed to lead and mercury (0) June 22, 2016
Workers are believed to have been exposed to hazardous chemicals during processing at a now closed mine.
- NSW budget released, royalty revenue less than expected (1) June 22, 2016
NSW coal royalties have contributed less to the state than the government had expected, dropping by approximately $270 million in this year’s state budget.
- Petra uncovers large diamond (2) June 22, 2016
Petra Diamonds has uncovered a 121.26 carat diamond.
- Rio Tinto announces new business organisation (0) June 21, 2016
Rio Tinto has changed its organisational structure, with iron ore head Andrew Harding to leave the business.
- BHP to cut coal costs by $800m (1) June 21, 2016
BHP is aiming to find US$600 million in savings from its coal operations, as it focuses on productivity and finding ‘latent capacity’.
- Ferrier Hodgson seeks legal action against Forge Group (0) June 21, 2016
Liquidator Ferrier Hodgson is seeking funds to investigate the possibility of taking legal action against former directors of the collapsed Forge Group.
- Ammonia leaks investigated at Burrup plant (0) June 21, 2016
Eleven reportable leaks have led to investigations at the Pilbara Fertiliser site in Western Australia, owned by Yara International.
- Mining see signs of revival, stifled by government regulations: report (0) June 21, 2016
A new report has found the mining industry is showing signs of revival for the first time in three years, however this could be hampered by government regulations.
- Killed Rio Tinto worker named (3) June 21, 2016
The shutdown fitter killed earlier this week at the Channar mine has been named as Lee Buzzard.
- BHP to automate its WA iron blasthole drill fleet (0) June 21, 2016
Atlas Copco is providing BHP 18 autonomous upgrade packages to convert their fleet of Pit Viper 271 rotary blasthole rigs throughout their WA iron ore operations.
- Anglo American to close Drayton coal mine (1) June 21, 2016
Anglo American will close its Drayton coal mine early as it fails to get approvals for its Drayton South project.
- QLD MP apologises for providing confidential documents to QRC (2) June 20, 2016
Queensland Opposition MP Stephen Bennett has apologised to the State Parliament after providing confidential draft recommendations to the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
- Mines and Metals Association welcomes crackdown on trade union corruption (0) June 20, 2016
The Australian Mines and Metals Association has welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to crackdown on trade union corruption and criminal activities.
- Worker killed at Rio Tinto’s Channar mine (0) June 20, 2016
The first fatality of 2016 has been recorded, after a worker has died in an incident on Rio Tinto’s Channar iron ore mine.
- Federal government announces Arrium assistance (0) June 20, 2016
The federal government announced a $49.2 million loan for Arrium’s iron ore mines, which it said would have an “immediate impact” on the iron ore and steel business.
- Slippery engineering helps solve the challenges of ratholes (0) June 20, 2016
Common and costly bulk material flow challenges include arching of product to inhibit free flow and the clogging condition known as ratholing.
- NRW wins Rio Tinto contract (5) June 17, 2016
NRW has won a $30 million contract for earth and civil works at Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina mine.
- Samarco unlikely to restart by year’s end; 1000 jobs may go (0) June 17, 2016
Brazil’s Samarco iron ore mine is unlikely to resume production by the end of this year following the disastrous tailings dam burst last year.
- Weir Minerals launches new cone crusher range (0) June 17, 2016
Weir Minerals has released the Trio Top Performance cone crusher range, providing higher reduction with better shaped material.
- Job cuts confirmed at Hay Point, CFMEU threatens legal action (0) June 17, 2016
The CFMEU may take legal action to prevent up to 20 forced redundancies at BHP’s Hay Point Coal Terminal.
- World’s top 40 miners [infographic] (1) June 17, 2016
Australian Mining has collected together the top 40 miners globally, showing who is the largest of them all, and which companies are still performing despite the downturn.
- ALROSA uncovers large rough diamond (4) June 17, 2016
Alrosa has found a 241.21 carat diamond, one of the largest ever found in Russia.
- Isaac Plains to begin highwall operations (0) June 16, 2016
Stanmore Coal has announced the commencement of highwall operations at its Isaac Plains coal mine.
- Coalition won’t enter ‘bidding war’ to save Whyalla steelworks (0) June 16, 2016
Labor will announce a commitment worth $100 million to attempt to save Arrium’s Whyalla plant, but the federal government has criticised the timing of the news, saying it wouldn’t enter ...
- Barminco secures East Kundana mining contract (0) June 16, 2016
Barminco has obtained a three-year $275 million contract at Northern Star’s East Kundana joint venture project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields
- Doray begins underground development (0) June 16, 2016
Doray Minerals has begun underground development at Deflector, following its first concentrate shipment.
- OZ Minerals settles Zinifex class action (0) June 16, 2016
OZ Minerals has reached a $32.5 million settlement over the class action proceedings against it.
- First female mine safety commissioner appointed in QLD (0) June 16, 2016
Kate du Preez has been appointed as the new commissioner for Mine Safety and Health, becoming the first woman to hold the position Queensland.
- Contractor fined for safety negligence (3) June 16, 2016
Goodline and its director have been fined $10,000 by the WA Building Services Board for negligent conduct.
- Leveraging the IoT to reduce coal power plant emissions (0) June 16, 2016
At its Minds + Machines event in Paris this week, General Electric’s GE Power revealed a new suite of technologies designed to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve ...
- Resource Capital Fund to acquire Ausenco (1) June 15, 2016
Ausenco has entered an agreement with private equity firm Resource Capital Fund (RCF) to acquire the contractor for $153.7 million.
- De Beers sells 50pc stake in African coal mine (0) June 15, 2016
De Beers is selling its 50 per cent stake in Botswana’s only coal mine, amid owner Anglo American’s efforts to divest ‘non-core’ assets.
- New unknown space rock uncovered in Sweden (0) June 15, 2016
A never before encountered rock from a meteorite has been found in Sweden.
- QLD budget released, reforms still sought (0) June 15, 2016
Queensland treasurer Curtis Pitt upheld the government’s commitment not to increase royalties in yesterday’s state budget.
- Worker’s fingers amputated in truck maintenance accident (8) June 15, 2016
A tyre fitter’s fingers have been partially amputated after an accident while operating a hydraulic bead breaker.
- First graphene factory opened in Geelong (1214) June 15, 2016
The first graphene factory in the country has been opened in Geelong, which can “consider itself the graphene capital of Australia” according to the company behind it.
- Kal Tire acquires Klinge tyre services (7) June 15, 2016
Kal Tire has acquired Klinge & Co., a tyre service, training, software and consulting company.
- Civil lawsuit dismissed for Samarco disaster: Vale (0) June 15, 2016
Iron ore giant Vale SA said the 20 billion reals (AU$7.8 billion) civil lawsuit claiming damages for the Samarco mine disaster last year has been dismissed.
- QLD court dismisses worker caustic burn compo appeal (0) June 15, 2016
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a worker compensation appeal after his claim was reduced when footage emerged of the man performing karate with his damaged foot.
- Tasmanian mining minister resigns (4) June 15, 2016
Tasmania’s mining minister Adam Brooks has resigned amid allegations of a conflict of interest.
- Iron ore falls after steady price (10) June 14, 2016
The price of iron ore has dropped yet again, falling by 0.6 per cent to $US51.80 a tonne, after remaining stable for the last three days.
- Downturn not finished yet: NAB (5) June 14, 2016
Despite increased positivity in the resources sector, NAB research has forecast the current downturn to continue, with more than 50,000 jobs to be lost.
- Mitchell wins Glencore exploration contract (5) June 14, 2016
Mitchell Services has won a contract to provide near mine exploration drilling at Clermont’s coal operations.
- QLD Government boost to abandoned mine safety (0) June 14, 2016
The QLD Government will commit $42 million in the 2016-17 State Budget to manage public safety risks related to abandoned mine sites throughout the state.
- Pay nearly halved for Griffin coal miners (4) June 14, 2016
A decision supported by the Fair Work Commission to slash Griffin Coal’s Collie miners pay by 43 per cent has been slammed by unions.
- Ramelius to begin stope production at Vivien (0) June 14, 2016
Ramelius has taken a step forward at its Vivien gold mine, starting stope production this week.
- New professorial chair appointed at Curtin University (0) June 14, 2016
Professor Anton Kepic has been appointed Boart Longyear professorial chair at Curtin University in WA.
- Newcrest resumes mining at Kencana (0) June 14, 2016
Newcrest has resumed mining at its Kencana mine following a ‘geotechnical event’ at the site in February.
- New resources scaffolder safety program launched (0) June 14, 2016
A new training framework has been launched in Western Australia to lift safety levels and cut duplication in scaffolding.
- Founding chair of AAMEG honoured in Queen’s Birthday list (0) June 14, 2016
Bill Turner, founding chair of the Australian-Africa Minerals Energy Group (AAMEG), was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2016.
- GHH Drives efficiency and productivity with its world class equipment (0) June 10, 2016
GHH’s EDS efficient drive system is set to save money and increase productivity and safety. Since GHH started manufacturing LHD’s and mine trucks the company has supplied over 3700 units worldwide, ...
- New longwall shearer designed to combat coal dust (0) June 10, 2016
Longwall shearers have been designed to combat coal dust and battle black lung.
- Glencore shuts Bowen coke operations (19) June 10, 2016
Glencore has announced that it will be closing its North Queensland Bowen Coke Works facility over the next few months.
- FMG subsidiary fined for severe worker injury (3) June 10, 2016
Fortescue Metals subsidiary The Pilbara Infrastructure has been fined for an incident which saw the double amputation of a worker’s legs.
- BHP considers new Pilbara mine (0) June 10, 2016
BHP has begun planning for a new operation to potentially replace its aging Yandi iron ore mine.
- WA juniors receive exploration funding (0) June 10, 2016
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has selected nearly 50 companies to receive funding for exploration drilling in the state.
- New technology offers hope for storing carbon dioxide underground (0) June 10, 2016
As BHP unveils its new carbon capture and storage technology, other methods of reducing or utilising carbon emissions are being investigated.
- South Australia pledges millions to save Whyalla steelworks (2) June 9, 2016
The South Australian government has pledged $50 million to assist in saving the Whyalla steelworks, requesting that both sides of federal politics also commit to co-investment in the facility.
- Jacobs Engineering wins Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi contract (0) June 9, 2016
Jacobs Engineering has signed a contract for underground works at Rio Tinto’s Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper gold mine.
- Exhibitors unveil new equipment at QME (0) June 9, 2016
Hundreds of exhibitors will be showcasing state-of-the-art mining and engineering technical solutions and innovations at Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition.
- Whittens wins Dugald River contract (6) June 9, 2016
Whittens has won a contract for MMG’s Dugald River mine.
- Chevron managing director receives safety award (0) June 9, 2016
Chevron Australia’s outgoing managing director Roy Krzywosinksi has received life membership at this year’s APPEA conference for his efforts in promoting process and personal safety.
- RPM launches mining financial modelling software (0) June 9, 2016
Runge Pincock Minarco announces the release of the latest version of its enterprise financial modelling product, XERAS Enterprise with several new innovative features allowing users to gain greater insight into ...
- Greenland gives greenlight for yellowcake export (1) June 8, 2016
Greenland and Denmark’s parliaments have passed legislation to regulate uranium export from Greenland.
- SA wind technology to enhance mine safety (0) June 8, 2016
New South Australian technology is being developed to enhance visibility and worker safety on mining and construction sites.
- Local jobs pushed at new QLD mine (2) June 8, 2016
Cloncurry Shire Council has said it will push to keep jobs local following the completion of a new mine in Queensland.
- Arrium collapse investigation has begun (3) June 8, 2016
A forensic investigation into Arrium’s collapse is underway, reconstructing events focusing on the six months prior to the company’s April 7 administration.
- OZ Minerals reach Zinifex class action settlement (0) June 8, 2016
OZ Minerals have reached a settlement with a class action carried out by former Zinifex shareholders.
- AWE, Mitsui combine for Waitsia bid (0) June 8, 2016
AWE and Japanese energy giant Mitsui have joined together to bid up to $200 million for Origin Energy’s stake in Waitsia.
- Another worker injured in IT work basket crush incident (2) June 8, 2016
A worker has been seriously injured after being crushed in an integrated tool carrier work basket incident underground.
- BHP exits Indonesian coal asset (6) June 8, 2016
BHP has divested its stake in IndoMet Coal, exiting Indonesia completely.
- Rio Tinto continues to buy back existing notes (0) June 8, 2016
Rio Tinto has launched a new cash tender offer for US$3 billion of its existing notes, as it continues to drive down debt levels.
- Is mining back in a bull market? (1) June 7, 2016
After years of brutal readjustment from the boom, is mining well and truly out of the downturn?
- Coats Group announces two acquisitions (17) June 7, 2016
Industrial thread and craft company Coats Group has announced the acquisition of Gotex and Fast React Systems.
- Zero surprises with MEX maintenance software (0) June 7, 2016
What the Australian industrial sector really wants isn’t the latest cutting edge, space age technology or gadget that can supposedly change the face of the sector, they don’t need the ...
- Miners wasted the boom, PwC says (7) June 7, 2016
Nearly a third of capital expenditure spent by the top 40 major miners since 2010 has been wasted, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers’ report.
- BHP announces new carbon capture partnership (0) June 6, 2016
BHP has announced a new building block in its climate change strategy with the announcement of a carbon capture partnership with Peking University.
- Gold companies to appeal class action over silicosis (1) June 6, 2016
Major South African gold mining companies will appeal the court decision allowing workers in the country to seek compensation after contracting lung diseases.
- WorleyParsons wins Johan Sverdrup construction contract (0) June 6, 2016
WorleyParsons has been awarded a contract for the construction of three bridges connecting the four platforms and two flare booms at Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup project.
- UGL sees ongoing issues with Ichthys, threatens legal action (11) June 6, 2016
Blame is being flung between UGL and its client over ongoing delays at the Ichthys SMP and CCPP projects, and may result in a $200 million legal claim.
- $7 million in equipment missing from Pilbara project (2) June 6, 2016
Seven million dollars’ worth of plant materials and equipment has disappeared at a mine construction site in the Pilbara.
- Luxembourg back space mining ambitions (2) June 6, 2016
Luxembourg’s Government has put 200 million Euros into its plans to become a global space mining hub.
- Department of Planning fines Rio Tinto for breaching blasting noise limits (0) June 6, 2016
The NSW Department of Planning & Environment has issued a penalty notice to Rio Tinto’s Hunter Valley Operations for exceeding noise levels during blasting.
- Komatsu launches new environmentally friendly dozer (0) June 3, 2016
Komatsu has released the new D61 EXi/PXi-24 dozer, adding to its range of intelligent control dozers.
- Joy Global records share price increase (0) June 3, 2016
Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global’s shares have had a significant increase on the back of service sales increases and strong cost cutting measures.
- Deutsche Bank to advise Arrium Moly-Cop sell off (0) June 3, 2016
Arrium’s administrator KordaMentha will appoint Deutsche Bank for the sale of Arrium’s grinding media business, Moly-Cop.
- Peabody Australia sees massive losses (4) June 3, 2016
After recording close to $3 billion in losses, the future of the Australian arm of the now bankrupt Peabody Energy looks precarious.
- South32 to cut 270 jobs (18) June 3, 2016
South32 will cut 270 back office jobs in Australia, Singapore, and South Africa in an effort to cut costs during low share prices.
- Glencore to close Tahmoor coal mine (0) June 2, 2016
Glencore will close the Tahmoor coal mine in 2019, as weak coal prices continue to hammer the industry.
- Sustainable silica extraction process patent lodged (0) June 2, 2016
Leaf Resources have lodged an Australian patent application for a new silica extraction process using plant waste.
- Vivid green diamond sale breaks two world records (0) June 2, 2016
Two world records have been set by a fancy vivid green 5.03 carat diamond on Tuesday at Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale, selling for $US16.8 million (AUD$23 million).
- New drilling program to boost greenfields exploration (45) June 2, 2016
A world first drilling program trailing new technologies in South Australia is expected to help revive greenfields minerals exploration in Australia.
- Roy Hill wins project of the year award (0) June 2, 2016
Roy Hill has been recognised as the Project of the Year at the 2016 Project Management Institute Australia awards.
- New chair of Minerals Council announced (0) June 2, 2016
Vanessa Guthrie has been appointed the new chair of the Minerals Council of Australia.
- ASIC under fire for supposed disclosure rule changes (0) June 1, 2016
Changes to disclosure rules for resource projects has received backlash from mining industry groups over claims it will affect a company’s ability to properly inform investors.
- Rox Resources to unveil large zinc resource (2) June 1, 2016
Rox Resources is expected to announce a large zinc resource at its Teena zinc prospect southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
- Evolution Mining may sell gold mine (1) June 1, 2016
Speculation is growing over Evolution Mining’s plans to sell its Pajingo gold mine in Queensland.
- Linc Energy files for Chapter 11 (0) June 1, 2016
Linc Energy’s US oil and gas business has been placed into bankruptcy, after facing a potential default on its debt.
- Sandvik enters joint venture with Chinese machinery company (0) May 31, 2016
Sandvik has entered a joint venture agreement with China’s Lingong Group Jinan Heavy Machinery company for the production of surface and underground mining equipment.
- Indigenous employment increasing in QLD mining sector (0) May 31, 2016
A survey on indigenous participation has reported a 20 per cent increase in the number of indigenous Australians employed in the resources sector in 2015.
- Fortescue wins tender for second Port Hedland towage licence (0) May 31, 2016
Fortescue’s subsidiary Pilbara Marine has won the tender for the second towage licence at Port Hedland.
- RCR win mining contracts (5) May 31, 2016
RCR has been awarded $108 million in construction contracts from MMG and Rio Tinto.
- Administrator hopeful of pre-election federal co-investment for Arrium (0) May 31, 2016
Arrium’s administrator has said it is “quietly confident” federal assistance could be delivered by the July 2 election, though the government has said it wouldn’t be rushed into a decision.
- Gorgon LNG approved for fourth train (0) May 30, 2016
Chevron has received federal environmental approval to build a fourth processing line for its Gorgon LNG project on Barrow Island following the recommencement of production earlier this month.
- Sandvik unveils new jaw crusher (24) May 30, 2016
Sandvik have released the new QJ341+ jaw crusher with a double deck pre-screen that provides high amplitude for separation.
- New technology on show at QME 2016 (0) May 30, 2016
Some of the leading names in Australian mining will be attending the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay, 26th – 28th of July.
- Anglo American selects new De Beers CEO (0) May 30, 2016
Anglo American have appointed Bruce Cleaver as CEO of diamond company De Beers, with Philippe Mellier stepping down after five years of service.
- La Trobe to divest from fossil fuels (2) May 30, 2016
La Trobe University plans to completely divest from fossil fuel related companies, the first to divest fully in Australia.
- New underground mining jobs forecast for QLD (883) May 30, 2016
Underground mining in the Bowen Basin is expected to increase by 20 per cent in the next ten years according to Resource Industry Network director Mick Crowe.
- Glencore rumoured to be Anglo coal mine buyer (0) May 30, 2016
Glencore has reportedly made a joint bid with Apollo to buy Anglo American’s Grosvenor and Moranbah coal mines.
- Merger looms for major lithium companies (0) May 27, 2016
Galaxy Resources and General Mining called a trading halt yesterday to hold talks to finalise a $700 million merger, another facet in lithium boom.
- Space miner wins funding to explore…on earth (0) May 27, 2016
Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has won millions in funding to deploy satellites to measure the earth’s mineral composition.
- More than 4000 job cuts in Mackay since 2012: CFMEU report (4) May 27, 2016
A report by the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) has revealed 4656 jobs have been lost in Mackay region mines in the last four years.
- North Stradbroke Island to end sand mining in 2019 (0) May 26, 2016
The Queensland parliament has passed a bill to end sand mining on North Stradbroke Island in 2019, delivering another blow to the state’s resources sector.
- Gina Rinehart no longer Australia’s richest person (0) May 26, 2016
Gina Rinehart has been knocked off the number one spot on the BRW’s Rich 200 list.
- High arsenic levels detected in Stawell gold mine dust (0) May 26, 2016
Samples of dust blown offsite from Victoria’s Stawell gold mine have been found to contain high levels of arsenic.
- Minerals Council calls for more funding to regional mining communities (0) May 26, 2016
The NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) 2016/17 Budget Submission has outlined more infrastructure funding for mining communities in regional NSW to strengthen economic development.
- American coal billionaire spotted at QLD coal mine (5) May 26, 2016
Chris Cline, a US billionaire with a long history in coal, has been spotted touring Anglo American’s Moranbah coal mine.
- China’s coal cuts lifting price (20) May 26, 2016
Planned Chinese coal production cuts are finally making an impact on price, with expectations of a 20 per cent price growth in value by the end of 2016.
- K+S Group to launch new salt mine (0) May 26, 2016
German salt and potash miner K+S has acquired mining licences for the Ashburton salt project.
- Macmahon sees gold mining contract extension (0) May 26, 2016
Macmahon has been awarded a 24 month extension to its existing St Ives gold mine contract.
- Chile goes cold on lithium (3) May 25, 2016
Despite the growing demand for lithium, political instability in Chile, which holds one of the world’s largest deposits, threatens the viable mining of its reserves.
- Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group stabilises financial situation (0) May 25, 2016
The financial health of the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) coal terminal is being reviewed for potential downgrading by ratings agency Moody’s.
- Rio Tinto appoints new head of technology and innovation (1) May 25, 2016
Rio Tinto has appointed Stephen McIntosh as its acting group executive, technology and innovation, replacing previous position holder Greg Lilleyman.
- Minibus accident at Ichthys LNG facility (0) May 25, 2016
A mini bus collided with a stationary elevated work platform at the Ichthys project onshore LNG facility in Bladin Point, Darwin on Monday.
- New Weldmatic 250i, 350i and 500i welding machines (0) May 25, 2016
Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) has introduced three new inverter models to its industry-leading Weldmatic range of MIG and multi-process welding machines.
- Resources minister dismisses FIFO tax changes (4) May 24, 2016
Federal resources minister Josh Frydenberg said the Turnbull government has no plans to alter FIFO worker tax arrangements.
- More juniors enter race for lithium (0) May 24, 2016
More companies are continuing to join the lithium exploration race, with newcomer Poseidon Nickel’s shares reaching nearly 26 per cent and Atlas Iron gaining 13 per cent
- Henty gold mine close to restart (0) May 24, 2016
Tasmania’s Henty Gold Mine is set to restart production once its acquisition by Diversified Minerals is approved by the Victorian Supreme Court.
- Arrium sale expected to be complete by year’s end (0) May 24, 2016
Arrium is expected to be on the market in late-July, with most of the restructure and sale set for completion by the end of the year.
- New multiplatform mapping system launched (23) May 24, 2016
3D Laser Mapping have released ROBIN, the first multi-platform mapping system to provide three alternative mapping options in one solution. The system was launched at this year’s GeoBusiness 2016 geospatial ...
- Worker dies after truck flip over (1) May 23, 2016
A 61 year old truck driver from Burnside has died after a tip truck flipped onto its roof at a quarry in Plumpton, north west of Melbourne.
- Minerals Council hits back against calls for stricter industry regulations (0) May 23, 2016
The Independent Inquiry into the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Report has recommended more red tape for Victoria’s mining industry.
- Iluka inadequate rehab allegations quashed (3) May 23, 2016
Iluka Resources have been cleared by Victoria’s mining department over accusations of improper dumping and rehabilitation practices at its Douglas mineral sands mine.
- Iron ore stable as majors prepare for additional supply (0) May 23, 2016
Iron ore has begun stabilising after a series of falls, with a stronger price point likely to see more marginal players re-enter the market.
- Shree Minerals hopeful of long term mine viability (0) May 23, 2016
Shree Minerals is confident their Nelson Bay River mine is viable following speculation it would close due to environmental breaches.
- Arrium closure would wipeout 40 per cent of Whyalla workforce: report (0) May 23, 2016
A new study from Flinders University has put the cost of Arrium Whyalla factory closing at 40 per cent of all jobs in the city being lost.
- New sulphate removal process developed (4) May 20, 2016
Veolia Water Technologies have developed the sulphate removal technology LoSO4 to treat wastewater from mining operations for discharge or reuse.
- Shree Minerals may close iron ore mine (3) May 20, 2016
Speculation is growing over Shree Minerals’ plans to abandon its Nelson Bay River iron ore mine in Tasmania following environmental breaches.
- Appeal against Rio Tinto Mt Thorley coal mine expansion dropped (0) May 20, 2016
A local community group has dropped its long running appeal against Rio Tinto’s proposed Mt Thorley Warkworth extension.
- Ausdrill sells drilling tool manufacturer (10) May 20, 2016
Ausdrill has sold its Drilling Tools Australia business to Robit, for $66 million.
- BC Iron appoints new CEO (2) May 19, 2016
Alwyn Vorster has been appointed as BC Iron’s new chief executive officer, with managing director Morgan Ball stepping down from both his position and the board.
- One dollar coal mine reopens, creates new jobs (2) May 19, 2016
The Isaac Plains coal mine reopened yesterday, highlighting the promising long term prospects for the state’s resources sector.
- Rio Tinto uncovers ancient Aboriginal artefacts (0) May 19, 2016
The discovery of rare indigenous artefacts on Rio Tinto’s planned Pilbara Western Turner Syncline expansion may effect continued development.
- ‘BMA de-unionisation’ blamed for Hay Point job cuts (1) May 19, 2016
Maritime Union of Australia’s state secretary Bob Carnegie has claimed BHP Billition Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) plans to de-unionise its workforce following recent job cuts at the Hay Point coal terminal. ...
- Caltex Australia and BP win procurement and supplier awards (0) May 19, 2016
Caltex Australia and BP have been recognised for their innovative procurement and sourcing programs, netting two major awards at the 2016 CPO of the Year award.
- Palmer to face court of Queensland Nickel collapse (0) May 19, 2016
Clive Palmer has been ordered to attend court regarding the management of Queensland Nickel, as the Federal Government appoints special purpose liquidators for the failed business.
- Pink diamond sets new world record (0) May 18, 2016
A rare vivid pink pear-shaped diamond was sold for $42.8 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Tuesday, breaking the record for vivid pink diamonds.
- Gorgon LNG recommences operations (6) May 18, 2016
Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project has resumed operations, nearly two months after stopping production.
- Sandvik develops new top hammer drill bit (0) May 18, 2016
Sandvik has created a new design for top centre drill bits.
- Rio Tinto advance Simandou iron ore project (0) May 18, 2016
Rio Tinto has taken its embattled Simandou iron ore project to the next step, submitting its bankable feasibility study.
- New range of designs for portable screens released (0) May 18, 2016
Superior Industries have launched a new set of standard designs for its portable processing plants including a Guardian Screen Plant and Aggre-dry Wash Plant.
- Tasmania steps back on mining inspector pay cut (0) May 18, 2016
Tasmania’s government has reversed its decision to cut mining inspector pay.
- Toro sees successful uranium benefication at Wiluna (0) May 18, 2016
Toro Energy’s early benefication testwork at its Wiluna uranium mine has resulted in massive grade increases.
- Fortescue contractor sees fine over workshop death (0) May 18, 2016
A maintenance contractor has been fined $20,000 for the death of Allen Zuvela at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine in 2013.
- New continuous 3D modelling software released (0) May 18, 2016
ARANZ Geo has released Leapfrog Central, a new model management platform designed to support continuous 3D modelling in mining applications.
- New black lung case identified (13) May 17, 2016
An eighth worker has been identified with black lung; the second coal miner in less than a week.
- Rossair wins Challenger mine FIFO contract (0) May 17, 2016
South Australia’s Rossair charter flights have been awarded a contract to provide (FIFO) services to workers at WPG’s Challenger gold mine.
- Clive Palmer to sue QLD Nickel administrators (3) May 17, 2016
Clive Palmer is seeking $1.2 billion in damages from the administrators of QLD Nickel “in respect of their administration of Queensland Nickel and the illegal diversion of the Queensland Nickel ...
- Thyssenkrupp announces new business ‘reorganisation’ (0) May 17, 2016
A new group transformation program had led to massive organisational change at thyssenkrupp’s industrial solutions division.
- Geoscientists’ employment rate continues to plummet (7) May 17, 2016
Employment opportunities for geoscientists in Australia have continued to drop during the first quarter of 2016.
- RPM acquires iSolutions (1) May 17, 2016
RungePincockMinarco has taken over asset management software company iSolutions.
- FMG celebrate eight years of shipments (0) May 17, 2016
Fortescue has celebrated its ‘lucky eight’ year anniversary of its first shipment to Chinese customers.
- Halliday FCG announces new diesel exhaust fluid blending plant (0) May 16, 2016
Halliday FCG, an experienced fuel, chemical, gas group servicing all major service centres across Australia, today announced the launch of new Diesel Exhaust Fluid Blending Plant at Brendale QLD. The plant ...
- World’s largest plane transports massive mining generator to Perth (0) May 16, 2016
Ukraine’s Antonov An-225 Mriya landed at Perth Airport on Sunday to deliver a 117-tonne generator to South 32’s Worsley Alumina.
- South Australia announces new iron ore strategy (5) May 16, 2016
The South Australian Government has announced a new magnetite strategy, committing to an annual export goal of 50 million tonnes of iron ore by 2030.
- Pilbara miners slam Port Hedland sale to Utah Point (0) May 16, 2016
Pilbara miners have slammed the State Government’s approach to selling the Port Hedland facility after Utah Point generated enough cash to pay off the government’s $235 million infrastructure investment.
- Miners take class action over silicosis (0) May 16, 2016
Nearly half a million current and former miners in South Africa are seeking damages from gold mining companies after contracting lung diseases.
- 2000 protesters storm coal mine (19) May 16, 2016
As the international environmental campaign against fossil fuels, Break Free, continues, thousands of protesters have blockaded a coal mine in Germany.
- Mining CEO pleads guilty to misleading market (0) May 16, 2016
The CEO of Waratah Resources has pled guilty to charges of misleading the market.
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