Samarco tailings pollution reaches Brazillian coast (0) November 23, 2015 Toxic mud from the Samarco dam burst in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, amid claims this is the worst environmental disaster seen in the country.
Worker injured in WA (0) November 23, 2015 A worker has been injured while operating high pressure water jetting equipment.
200 feared dead in jade mining landslide (0) November 23, 2015 Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead after a landslide near a jade mine in Myanmar, with fears for an estimated 100 still missing.
Dramatic decline in metals and mining financing (0) November 20, 2015 While the metals and mining sector has been struggling with limited capital, fundraising in the natural resources industry has been burgeoning, according to a new report
Yancoal’s Ashton East court appeal rejected (0) November 20, 2015 An expansion of Yancoal’s Ashton South East open cut coal mine will not go ahead after their appeal against environmental conditions was dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court.
New radioactive disposal sites announced (0) November 20, 2015 The push for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility has gone a step further, with six possible sites identified by the Federal Government.
Diamond magnate Joseph Gutnick faces lawsuit (0) November 20, 2015 Mining magnate “Diamond Joe” Joseph Gutnick has admitted to financial difficulties while facing a $55 million lawsuit
2015 Prospect Awards – Coal Mine of the Year (0) November 20, 2015 For progress made in completely turning around its operation and driving not only productivity but also safety, Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine has been recognised as the 2015 Australian ...
New DMP website to go live (0) November 20, 2015 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch their new “modern and clean” website next week, on Tuesday 24 November.
Victorian government announces coal review (7) November 19, 2015 The failure of a new demonstration power plant to attract private investment has led the Victorian Government to withdraw funding and announce an independent review of past development projects.
Mt Lyell copper mine reopening delayed (0) November 19, 2015 Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) have deferred their decision to reopen the Mt Lyell mine, despite the offer of a $25 million assistance package from the state government.
Kalgoorlie North gold project commences (23) November 19, 2015 Mining has commenced at Excelsior Gold’s Kalgoorlie North Project, opening a new phase for the junior miner.
US senate passes space mining bill (0) November 19, 2015 Space mining is becoming a reality as the US senate passes a bill to allow companies to mine asteroids.
BASF rejigs resources business (0) November 19, 2015 BASF has now reorganised its oilfields and mining businesses within the Performance Chemicals division.
Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Community Day (0) November 18, 2015 The co-existence between the community and the mining industry is in focus at the upcoming Upper Hunting Mining Dialogue community day.
Preventing welders flash in workshops with Flexshield’s welding screens (0) November 18, 2015 Workers employed in welding workshops are often exposed to the risk of welders flash, potentially causing long-term damage to their eyes. Welders flash or arc eye is a preventable danger ...
NT to Qld gas pipeline to start in 2017 (8) November 18, 2015 A new proposal for a gas pipeline from the Northern Territory to Queensland has been successful in winning the tender for construction.
Why optimising your mining operation matters more than ever before (0) November 18, 2015 For any mining operation, downtime is expensive. This is where using Business Management Software can make the difference between increasing the productivity and efficiency of a mining.
Cockatoo Coal faces administrators (1) November 18, 2015 Cockatoo Coal has gone into administration, threatening chances for further growth at their Baralaba operation.
New FIFO research released (12) November 18, 2015 A recently released research paper has shown that levels of depression, anxiety and stress among FIFO workers are higher than those experienced by non-FIFO workers, and that such mental health ...
Iron ore continues decline (22) November 18, 2015 Iron ore has fallen again, nearing the second lowest point on record since SteelIndex began tracking prices in November 2008, and close to the lowest point since fellow iron ore ...
Operations resume at Paulsens Gold Mine (0) November 18, 2015 Northern Star Resources has advised that operations have resumed today at the Paulsens Gold Mine in WA.
Tanzanian miners freed after 41 days trapped underground (0) November 18, 2015 Five Tanzanian gold miners have been rescued from a collapsed shaft, after spending 41 days trapped underground, eating cockroaches and frogs to survive.
WYPALL* X80 wipers ideal for heavy duty wiping tasks (0) November 17, 2015 For manufacturing and mining industries, poor performing products and unreliable dispensing can increase waste and consumption. Switching from a rag to WYPALL* X80 Wipers in Jumbo Roll Format is highly ...
Brisbane worker safe after quarry cliff rescue (0) November 17, 2015 A 32-year old driver has escaped unharmed after being rescued from a drill rig that had nearly tipped over the edge of a quarry in Brisbane.
Sovereign Gold confirms discoveries near Armidale (0) November 17, 2015 The Sovereign Gold Company has announced confirmation of a continuous 384 metre long gold bearing structure near Armidale, NSW.
Chinese demand needed to alleviate mining pain unlikely to come (0) November 17, 2015 Bankers are forecasting a rise in Chinese demand as the only way for mining to grow, but those in the industry are not expecting strong growth in the nation, however ...
Has China reached peak coal? (0) November 17, 2015 A new set of forecasts from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows global coal consumption is on the way down.
Samarco offers $260m for mudslide damage to water supplies (0) November 17, 2015 Brazil’s Samarco mining firm has pledged to pay at least $260 million in reparations for the environmental damage caused by the bursting of two dams two weeks ago.
Talga ink graphene partnership with Tata Steel (0) November 17, 2015 Talga Resources has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Tata Steel UK to jointly explore opportunities across graphene supply, processing and development.
Making mining ‘wearables’ (1) November 16, 2015 A team of university students and scientists have won the 2015 Unearthed Melbourne Hackathon for their innovative prototype that incorporates Bluetooth sensors into mining clothing and equipment
Geoscientist jobless rates reach new low (0) November 16, 2015 A new survey has recorded the highest number of unemployed geoscientists in Australia since records began
2013 study warned of Samarco dam break risk (0) November 16, 2015 As the death toll from the Samarco tailings dam disaster continues to rise while BHP shares fall to the lowest prices since 2005, questions are being raised over the preventative ...
QGC announces natural gas tenements development (0) November 16, 2015 QGC has announced a two year $1.7billion dollar joint venture development with China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Tokyo Gas on its Charlie natural gas tenements in the Surat Basin
MACA wins Doray mining contract (5) November 16, 2015 Doray Minerals has awarded MACA the contract to mine at its Deflector project.
Bronze Age mining revealed through breakthrough research (0) November 16, 2015 A group of researchers have been able to detect ancient traces of mining from the Bronze Age at a height of 1,450 metres in the Bartholomaberg region in Austria
Demand for global rebounds after disappointing quarter (0) November 13, 2015 Global demand for gold is at a two year high this quarter, particularly fuelled by spiked purchases from India celebrating the holiday of Diwali
St George Mining Updates on Drilling at East Laverton Property (0) November 13, 2015 St George has announced preparations for its high impact exploration program. It has completed two drill holes, WINRC021 and WINRC022, at Windsor and its plans to drill EM conductors at ...
Red Mountain mining cashes up as Batangas focuses on funding (0) November 13, 2015 The Australian Government has offered funding support to Red Mountain Mining for its Batangas gold property in the Philippines as new financing from the UK underpins studies and permitting through ...
Cost of copper at a six and a half year low (0) November 13, 2015 The cost of copper has fallen to a six and a half year low following China’s falling growth in fixed investment. At New York’s trade on Thursday, copper traded at ...
Tropicana gold mine extended through joint venture (0) November 13, 2015 Tropicana is looking to the coal sector for an innovative approach to extend its mine life, in a joint venture with owners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group to use “strip ...
Milestone first pour for Cannon gold mine (0) November 12, 2015 South Australian company Southern Gold have reached a major milestone with their first pour from the Cannon Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie.
Evolution Mining wins Miner of the Year award (0) November 12, 2015 Evolution Mining has been awarded the prestigious Miner of the Year award at the Mining 2015 Resources Convention for its ongoing successful operation of mines and record gold production
Predicting and Optimising Pump and Pipe System Performance (0) November 12, 2015 Chasm Consulting, the developers of the popular Ventsim™ software, have just released their new product Pumpsim™; a fully interactive 3D pumping simulation tool designed to help improve mine pumping/pipeline design, ...
Dawson coal mine sick leave sacking upheld (0) November 12, 2015 The Federal Court has rejected an appeal against the dismissal of an Anglo American employee, citing legal strategies as the reason for failure of the appeal.
BHP, Vale set up emergency fund for Brazil mining disaster (0) November 12, 2015 An emergency fund to assist affected families and rebuilding works in Brazil has been set up by mining companies BHP Billiton and Vale after the deadly iron ore mine dam ...
Asteroid resource mining rights approved by US Congress (0) November 12, 2015 US Congress has passed historic legislation that recognises the right for citizens to own asteroid resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration of resources from asteroids
Mt Isa copper smelter reprieved until 2022 (0) November 11, 2015 Glencore has announced finalisation of an agreement with the Queensland Government which will keep the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter open until the end of 2022.
Eslake says we’ll never see another boom (0) November 11, 2015 Famed Australian economist Saul Eslake has voiced his scepticism about the possibility of another mining boom, saying there may never be another like the last.
Strong EM Conductor found at Platinum Springs Prospect (0) November 11, 2015 A highly conductive body that is at least 100 metres long lying close to two drill holes containing high grade nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE’s) has been identified at Impact Mineral’s ...
Mining companies encouraged to invest in big data processes (0) November 11, 2015 Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
BHP appoints new Port Hedland tug operator (0) November 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
Incitec Pivot lifts profit 12pc (0) November 10, 2015 Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Lincoln Minerals’ SA Eyre Peninsula property sold (0) November 9, 2015 A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
Iron Ore prices falling to a four-month low (0) November 9, 2015 The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos aims for recovery to ease debt woes (0) November 9, 2015 Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion receives planning approval (0) November 6, 2015 The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
BHP tailings dam burst in Brazil (0) November 6, 2015 A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills project valued at $235 million (0) November 6, 2015 The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
BHP Billiton secures Pilbara native title deal (0) November 6, 2015 BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
Why Large-Scale Project Collaboration Software is a Must (0) November 6, 2015 The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
120 metre graphite intersection drilled at Esmeralda (0) November 5, 2015 The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Autonomous vehicles lead Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton into cruise control (0) November 5, 2015 Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Optimizing procurement in mining through flexible rental solutions (0) November 5, 2015 Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Deadline debate over the end of Stradbroke mining (0) November 5, 2015 Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
New Acland coal expansion laid open to objectors (0) November 4, 2015 Dalby Courthouse will hold a series of hearings today for objectors to the New Acland coal mine expansion near Oakey in Queensland.
Space mining conference begins in Sydney (0) November 4, 2015 The outermost reaches of available mineral resources will be the topic of discussion at the 3rd International Future Mining Conference, which begins today in Sydney.
Iron ore prices sliding to a four-month low (0) November 4, 2015 Iron ore prices are continuing to trend below $50 a tonne, leading investors to begin worrying about a prolonged supply glut
Leighton wins massive QGC gas contract (0) November 3, 2015 Leighton Contractors has signed an MOU to provide gas infrastructure for QGC in the Surat Basin.
BHP and GE partner to cut carbon emissions (0) November 3, 2015 BHP Billiton and GE have partnered together to create solutions to meet growing global resources demand while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
Best and brightest of Australian Mining at 2015 Prospect Awards (0) November 3, 2015 The 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards were a grand success last Friday, with a range of Australia’s most innovative and productive miners and service providers recognised for their achievements.
Experienced players prepare for mining upswing (0) November 3, 2015 Research from Business News found that five significant ‘greenfields’ mining projected, worth $760 million, have started development in the past year.
Qld CFMEU in election ‘debacle’ (0) November 3, 2015 CFMEU Queensland will no longer be able to conduct its own elections internally after a fair Work Commission (FWC) decision on Monday.
KORAB Resources reaches agreement with Copper company (11) November 3, 2015 KORAB Resources Ltd has advised the market that they have reached an agreement with Mining Resources Development Corporation Pty Ltd to invest $500,000 into Australian Copper, KORAB’s subsidiary.
Bentley launches Year In Infrastructure (103) November 3, 2015 Bentley Systems has opened its Year In Infrastructure conference, unveiling new technology in the infrastructure and design space.
NSW Government buys back Metgasco licenses (0) November 2, 2015 Communities in the Northern Rivers are celebrating Metgasco’s acceptance of the NSW government’s offer to buy back CSG licenses
Suggestions for revenue sharing between farmers and miners (0) November 2, 2015 Shane Stone, head of the Coalitions’ Northern Australian advisory group, has suggested a controversial solution to overcome tensions between farmers and mining companies
Rio Tinto partners with local QLD school to create graduate opportunities (0) November 2, 2015 A partnership between Western Cape College and Rio Tinto Weipa has been named the winner for Excellence in Industry Partnerships at the Queensland Government Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, ...
LNG projects delayed as Chevron set to cut Australian jobs (0) November 2, 2015 Australia has been named as one of the key areas that will bear the brunt of 6000-7000 job losses from Chevron, as its two large liquefied natural gas projects move ...
WPG to acquire Kingsgate’s Challenger gold mine (0) October 30, 2015 WPG Resources has entered into an exclusive Option Agreement to acquire exploration assets from the Challenger Gold Mine and Kingsgate Consolidated
Atlas Iron worried about Utah Point privatisation (0) October 30, 2015 Plans to sell the Utah Point shipping terminal at Port Hedland could result in higher fees and put smaller operators at risk, according to Atlas Iron managing director David Flanagan.
Mining’s global value slips below US$1 trillion (0) October 30, 2015 Continued weak commodity prices and shrinking demand have taken its toll on mining, as the market value for listed miners slips below US$1 trillion.
Carbine Resources to reopen 130 year-old mine (0) October 30, 2015 The Mount Morgan mine, once known as the largest gold mine in the world, will soon be reopened by Carbine thanks to a deal with the Queensland government to take ...
Gold price drops $30 as US Feds get hawkish (0) October 30, 2015 Despite a promising start ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates on Wednesday, gold prices plummeted $30 an ounce from where it had originally been trading due ...
Top five mining social media ‘misuses’ (0) October 30, 2015 Like all workers, miners are on social media and like to document what happens at their work place, but sometimes this lands the workers in hot water.
Mt Gibson to sue over ‘catastrophic’ wall collapse (0) October 29, 2015 Mount Gibson Iron is suing the engineers responsible for building the Koolan Island mine seawall, which collapsed last year, flooding the mine.
No lock-in tyre contracts a money saver for mining companies (0) October 29, 2015 Over the last decade, off-the-road (OTR) tyre selection has expanded in Australia; however, mine managers, maintenance supervisors and purchasing officers are still exercising caution when faced with new, unknown, or ...
Job cuts at coal mine following restructure (0) October 29, 2015 Centennial Coal has announced a restructure of its Myuna mine and job cuts, due to ongoing market weakness.
Haul truck fires followed by social media discipline (7) October 28, 2015 A haul truck fire at the Collie coal mine has been followed by a disciplinary investigation of the social media use of employees who photographed the incident.
Goldman gets on the iron ore bear train (0) October 28, 2015 Goldman Sachs is predicting significant losses and continued iron ore gluts into next year as the metal’s weakness continues.
Australian Academy of Science divests from fossil fuel (0) October 27, 2015 Another divestment domino has fallen, with the Australian Academy of Science announcing this morning it will divest from fossil fuel interests.
New LNG precinct approved by EPA (0) October 27, 2015 A proposal for development of an LNG precinct north of Broome has been slated for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Protesters storm climate change sceptic’s coal mine (0) October 27, 2015 Land belonging to prominent climate change sceptic Matt Ridley has been stormed by protestors seeking to shut down England’s largest open-cast coal mine.
World-beating Sumitomo Cyclo Drives (2) October 27, 2015 When it comes to drive technology, it’s hard to look past Sumitomo for their high-quality, hard-wearing series of Cyclo drives.
Orica to appoint new chairman (0) October 27, 2015 Orica has announced former Orica Malcolm Broomhead as its new chairman.
Kalgoorlie to celebrate St Barbara’s Day (0) October 26, 2015 The mining industry and local Kalgoorlie community have joined forces to hold the annual Saint Barbara’s Festival from 3rd to 5th December 2015.
Santos production up across the board (0) October 26, 2015 Santos’ LNG production has doubled in 2015, however sales have flagged due to the drop in gas prices.
Chevron tax dodge busted for $322 million (0) October 26, 2015 Profit-shifting has not paid off for petroleum multinational Chevron, slugged with a tax bill for $322 million thanks to a Supreme Court decision on Friday, however the worst is yet ...
Iron ore hits three month low (0) October 26, 2015 Iron ore has fallen again off the back of continued depression in China, strengthening bearish sentiment of the metal.
Creating Exceptional Workplaces by managing industrial consumables and PPE holistically (0) October 26, 2015 Kimberly-Clark Professional* is offering a unique program called Exceptional Workplaces* that takes a holistic approach to waste reduction by efficiently managing industrial consumables and personal protective equipment in work environments.
Monadelphous to launch new US gas venture (0) October 23, 2015 Mining services and construction contractor Monadelphous has launched a new foray into the US gasfields.
Rio Tinto fined for worker death (0) October 23, 2015 A Rio Tinto subsidiary has been fined $70,000 over a worker who was crushed at Rio’s Brockman 2 mine in 2011.
Origin to close Australia’s largest coal power plant (0) October 22, 2015 Origin Energy has announced it will close down the Eraring Power Station within 20 years as part of a commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
South32 digs in against volatile exchange rates (0) October 22, 2015 South32 has released its Quarterly Report for September, showing a significant reduction in financial leases as the Australian dollar has depreciated against the US dollar.
Off to the salt mines, if you’re lucky… (0) October 22, 2015 A new salt mine in the Northern Territory will open up 360 new jobs near Alice Springs when construction begins in 2017.
Future uncertain for Yancoal Ashton SE (0) October 22, 2015 The fate of the Ashton South East approval will be determined tomorrow in the NSW Supreme Court, although it is unclear whether Yancoal will proceed with the open cut coal ...
Vigil for George Bender held at Origin AGM (0) October 21, 2015 A vigil will be held today at the Origin Energy AGM to commemorate Western Downs farmer and anti-fracking campaigner George Bender.
Mining union calls for more action on FIFO bill (0) October 21, 2015 The announcement of a new bill to end discrimination against local job applicants at BMA coal mines has been met with scepticism by the CFMEU.
GVK Hancock groundwater studies under fire (0) October 21, 2015 GVK Hancock insists that its groundwater assessments for the proposed Kevin’s Corner coal mine were comprehensive and have provided a clear understanding surrounding groundwater aquifers and bores.
Gold mine fined for pollution (4) October 20, 2015 Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold operations have been fined after pleading guilty to two separate polluted water discharges
A safe and productive remote bogging solution from Sandvik (0) October 20, 2015 Improving productivity through the use of automated mining solutions is one way the sector is moving higher tonnages more safely and efficiently than ever before.
Toro Energy welcomes new chairman (16) October 19, 2015 Uranium explorer Toro Energy has welcomed a new non-executive director and chairman to the board, while the company prepares for increased global demand.
Deloitte brings in new mining leader (0) October 19, 2015 Market analyst Deloitte Access Economics has appointed a new leader for their mining sector practice in Perth.
Mining needs US$150bn to survive, Wood Mac says (0) October 19, 2015 Ongoing weak markets and commodity price pressures may mean the industry’s focus on the now rather than the future could damage it ahead.
Fortescue Metals chief complains about port fees (0) October 19, 2015 Fortescue Metals has blown the whistle yet again with fresh complaints against the Western Australian government, this time about the “impost” of port fees.
Local Industrial Gear Unit Service and Support for Australian Industry (0) October 16, 2015 Mining production is rumoured to grow by 33% to $219 billion by 2018-19, but breakdowns in a mining or industrial setting can cause companies to suffer debilitating production losses. With ...
Santos ship first gas (0) October 16, 2015 Santos has shipped its first LNG from Curtis Island.
Carmichael mine gets the greenlight (15) October 16, 2015 Environment minister Greg Hunt has once again approved Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Divestment protests at Uni of Tasmania (0) October 15, 2015 Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Students rally against Uni of Tasmania fossil fuel investment (0) October 15, 2015 Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Another court win for Hancock Prospecting (0) October 15, 2015 Gina Rinehart has reached a long awaited win in the High Court, which yesterday determined that Rio Tinto is liable for royalties to Wright Prospecting and Hancock Prospecting.
Roy Hill to miss initial October shipment (0) October 15, 2015 Roy Hill has confirmed it will miss its earlier set date for shipment, and denied it is to blame for falling iron ore prices.
ABS releases mining stats for 2014 (0) October 14, 2015 Australia’s iron ore industry added 30 per cent to its value between FY13 and FY14, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Toro upgrades Wiluna uranium resources (6) October 14, 2015 Toro Energy has announced an upgrade of 20 per cent to the West Australian Wiluna uranium mineral resources.
Worker injured by chemical burns after hose rupture (0) October 14, 2015 Investigations are ongoing into an incident in which a worker was subjected to serious chemical burns at a processing plant after failure of a rubber hose.
Greenfields agreements subject to new reforms (0) October 14, 2015 The passage of federal workplace relations reforms, which will enable companies to bypass negotiations with unions in greenfields agreements, has been welcomed by industry lobby groups.
CMEC win US$135m Astron mineral sands contract (20) October 13, 2015 Astron Corporation has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) the EPC contract for its Astron Donald mineral sands processing plant.
Iron ore to slump again in 2016 (0) October 13, 2015 Analysts predict further slumps for iron ore in 2016, as new projects such as Roy Hill come online and swing into full production.
Ausdrill CFO moves on (22) October 13, 2015 Ausdrill’s CFO Jose Martins will make the move over to Macmahon Holdings after five years with the drilling contractor.
New super-quad road train trials begin (0) October 13, 2015 Western Australia has begun trials of a new range of “super-quad” road trains, billed to enhance cost efficiencies in the mining sector.
Toxic mud from the Samarco dam burst in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, amid claims this is the worst environmental disaster seen in the country.
A worker has been injured while operating high pressure water jetting equipment.
Caterpillar has unveiled a new hydraulic mining shovel.
Nearly 100 people have been confirmed dead after a landslide near a jade mine in Myanmar, with fears for an estimated 100 still missing.
Cadia mine’s 1 SAG mill is back in operation following a breakdown earlier this year.
While the metals and mining sector has been struggling with limited capital, fundraising in the natural resources industry has been burgeoning, according to a new report
An expansion of Yancoal’s Ashton South East open cut coal mine will not go ahead after their appeal against environmental conditions was dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court.
The push for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility has gone a step further, with six possible sites identified by the Federal Government.
Mining magnate “Diamond Joe” Joseph Gutnick has admitted to financial difficulties while facing a $55 million lawsuit
For progress made in completely turning around its operation and driving not only productivity but also safety, Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine has been recognised as the 2015 Australian ...
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch their new “modern and clean” website next week, on Tuesday 24 November.
Lucara Diamond Corp has uncovered the world’s second largest single diamond.
The failure of a new demonstration power plant to attract private investment has led the Victorian Government to withdraw funding and announce an independent review of past development projects.
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) have deferred their decision to reopen the Mt Lyell mine, despite the offer of a $25 million assistance package from the state government.
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Increased safety and use of automation has seen the Northparkes Mine lead the field in hard rock mining.
Mining has commenced at Excelsior Gold’s Kalgoorlie North Project, opening a new phase for the junior miner.
Space mining is becoming a reality as the US senate passes a bill to allow companies to mine asteroids.
BASF has now reorganised its oilfields and mining businesses within the Performance Chemicals division.
The co-existence between the community and the mining industry is in focus at the upcoming Upper Hunting Mining Dialogue community day.
Workers employed in welding workshops are often exposed to the risk of welders flash, potentially causing long-term damage to their eyes. Welders flash or arc eye is a preventable danger ...
A new proposal for a gas pipeline from the Northern Territory to Queensland has been successful in winning the tender for construction.
For any mining operation, downtime is expensive. This is where using Business Management Software can make the difference between increasing the productivity and efficiency of a mining.
Cockatoo Coal has gone into administration, threatening chances for further growth at their Baralaba operation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is optimistic that the mining decline has passed its worst point.
The EPA has approved the extension of the joint venture Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart iron ore mine Hope Downs.
A recently released research paper has shown that levels of depression, anxiety and stress among FIFO workers are higher than those experienced by non-FIFO workers, and that such mental health ...
Iron ore has fallen again, nearing the second lowest point on record since SteelIndex began tracking prices in November 2008, and close to the lowest point since fellow iron ore ...
Northern Star Resources has advised that operations have resumed today at the Paulsens Gold Mine in WA.
Five Tanzanian gold miners have been rescued from a collapsed shaft, after spending 41 days trapped underground, eating cockroaches and frogs to survive.
For manufacturing and mining industries, poor performing products and unreliable dispensing can increase waste and consumption. Switching from a rag to WYPALL* X80 Wipers in Jumbo Roll Format is highly ...
A 32-year old driver has escaped unharmed after being rescued from a drill rig that had nearly tipped over the edge of a quarry in Brisbane.
The Sovereign Gold Company has announced confirmation of a continuous 384 metre long gold bearing structure near Armidale, NSW.
Bankers are forecasting a rise in Chinese demand as the only way for mining to grow, but those in the industry are not expecting strong growth in the nation, however ...![Prospect Awards Mine of the Year [VIDEO]](https://dszs098s1om2l.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/06051940/amnov15ind-comment-2-150x150.jpg)
Doray Minerals’ Andy well mine has been recognised as Australia’s mine of the year.
A new set of forecasts from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows global coal consumption is on the way down.
Atlas Copco has unveiled new underground coring drill rigs.
Brazil’s Samarco mining firm has pledged to pay at least $260 million in reparations for the environmental damage caused by the bursting of two dams two weeks ago.
Talga Resources has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Tata Steel UK to jointly explore opportunities across graphene supply, processing and development.
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with a new geothermal drilling compressor.
Bulga Coal’s mines rescue team has won the state finals for the second year in a row.
Businesses with industrial chemicals they don’t intend to use or haven’t sold for some time find themselves with a problem.
A team of university students and scientists have won the 2015 Unearthed Melbourne Hackathon for their innovative prototype that incorporates Bluetooth sensors into mining clothing and equipment
A contractor working at Paulsens Gold Mine has died.
A new survey has recorded the highest number of unemployed geoscientists in Australia since records began
As the death toll from the Samarco tailings dam disaster continues to rise while BHP shares fall to the lowest prices since 2005, questions are being raised over the preventative ...
QGC has announced a two year $1.7billion dollar joint venture development with China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Tokyo Gas on its Charlie natural gas tenements in the Surat Basin
Doray Minerals has awarded MACA the contract to mine at its Deflector project.
A group of researchers have been able to detect ancient traces of mining from the Bronze Age at a height of 1,450 metres in the Bartholomaberg region in Austria
Global demand for gold is at a two year high this quarter, particularly fuelled by spiked purchases from India celebrating the holiday of Diwali
St George has announced preparations for its high impact exploration program. It has completed two drill holes, WINRC021 and WINRC022, at Windsor and its plans to drill EM conductors at ...
The Australian Government has offered funding support to Red Mountain Mining for its Batangas gold property in the Philippines as new financing from the UK underpins studies and permitting through ...
The cost of copper has fallen to a six and a half year low following China’s falling growth in fixed investment. At New York’s trade on Thursday, copper traded at ...
Tropicana is looking to the coal sector for an innovative approach to extend its mine life, in a joint venture with owners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group to use “strip ...
New booming sectors that reinvent shareholder wealth have attracted Australian mining minnows struggling in the resources downturn
The latest World Energy Outlook has projected a 40 per cent increase in natural gas production by 2040.
South Australian company Southern Gold have reached a major milestone with their first pour from the Cannon Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie.
Evolution Mining has been awarded the prestigious Miner of the Year award at the Mining 2015 Resources Convention for its ongoing successful operation of mines and record gold production
Chasm Consulting, the developers of the popular Ventsim™ software, have just released their new product Pumpsim™; a fully interactive 3D pumping simulation tool designed to help improve mine pumping/pipeline design, ...
The Federal Court has rejected an appeal against the dismissal of an Anglo American employee, citing legal strategies as the reason for failure of the appeal.
An emergency fund to assist affected families and rebuilding works in Brazil has been set up by mining companies BHP Billiton and Vale after the deadly iron ore mine dam ...
US Congress has passed historic legislation that recognises the right for citizens to own asteroid resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration of resources from asteroids
Glencore has announced finalisation of an agreement with the Queensland Government which will keep the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter open until the end of 2022.
Famed Australian economist Saul Eslake has voiced his scepticism about the possibility of another mining boom, saying there may never be another like the last.
Peabody Energy has agreed to make greater public disclosures in relation to the risks posed by climate changes to businesses after settlement of charges that claim it misled investors and ...
A highly conductive body that is at least 100 metres long lying close to two drill holes containing high grade nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE’s) has been identified at Impact Mineral’s ...
Macmahon Holdings will pick up service operations at Telfer gold mine from owner and present operator, Newcrest Mining.
Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
One of Australia’s most innovate residential and marina projects has secured a connect and supply contract with leading gas distribution company Australian Gas Networks
BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
New drilling intersecting multiple thick potash seams has led to the development of two key milestones at Elemental Minerals’ Sintoukola Project in the Republic of Congo
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Drilling of nickel sulphide targets at the East Laverton Project is set to escalate as St George Mining aims to raise its nickel sulphide targets in Western Australia.
BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie made a public address about the tragic Samarco Mineração incident last Friday.
Machine performance in any industrial environment depends on the resilience of system components to stand up to continuous operation in rigorous conditions. Lubrication is a key element in ensuring peak ...
High grade platinum group metal (PGM), copper, nickel and zinc mineralisation have been returned from Impact Minerals’ Red Hill Prospect in Broken Hill
A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
Further projects valued at $40 billion relating to Adani’s Carmichael mine have been delayed due to court action from green groups affecting Adani and GVK Hancock
BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
Glencore has agreed to a streamlined deal from the Antamina copper mine in a move to share rights from the mine with BHP Billiton in Peru
Danakali Limited has appointed chartered accountant and finance executive Chris Els as chief financial officer
Iron ore prices are continuing to trend below $50 a tonne, leading investors to begin worrying about a prolonged supply glut
Leighton Contractors has signed an MOU to provide gas infrastructure for QGC in the Surat Basin.
BHP Billiton and GE have partnered together to create solutions to meet growing global resources demand while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
Research from Business News found that five significant ‘greenfields’ mining projected, worth $760 million, have started development in the past year.
Mining companies struggling in the industry downturn are attempting to boost the number of Indigenous people employed in the industry.
KORAB Resources Ltd has advised the market that they have reached an agreement with Mining Resources Development Corporation Pty Ltd to invest $500,000 into Australian Copper, KORAB’s subsidiary.
Bentley Systems has opened its Year In Infrastructure conference, unveiling new technology in the infrastructure and design space.
Communities in the Northern Rivers are celebrating Metgasco’s acceptance of the NSW government’s offer to buy back CSG licenses
Australian junior miners are turning to crowd funding to battle a lack of investor interest, confidence and funding
Shane Stone, head of the Coalitions’ Northern Australian advisory group, has suggested a controversial solution to overcome tensions between farmers and mining companies
WPG Resources has entered into an exclusive Option Agreement to acquire exploration assets from the Challenger Gold Mine and Kingsgate Consolidated
Plans to sell the Utah Point shipping terminal at Port Hedland could result in higher fees and put smaller operators at risk, according to Atlas Iron managing director David Flanagan.
Continued weak commodity prices and shrinking demand have taken its toll on mining, as the market value for listed miners slips below US$1 trillion.
Mining companies are attempting to engage and build stronger relationships with Indigenous Peoples through an updated guide published by the International Council on Mining and Metals.
Despite a promising start ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates on Wednesday, gold prices plummeted $30 an ounce from where it had originally been trading due ...
Like all workers, miners are on social media and like to document what happens at their work place, but sometimes this lands the workers in hot water.
ATEX radios are essential tools for those working in the potentially explosive environments found in the oil, gas and mining industries, providing a safe alternative for two-way communications.
Iron ore has fallen through the US$50 per tonne barrier, strengthening bearish sentiment in the market.
Mount Gibson Iron is suing the engineers responsible for building the Koolan Island mine seawall, which collapsed last year, flooding the mine.
Over the last decade, off-the-road (OTR) tyre selection has expanded in Australia; however, mine managers, maintenance supervisors and purchasing officers are still exercising caution when faced with new, unknown, or ...
Centennial Coal has announced a restructure of its Myuna mine and job cuts, due to ongoing market weakness.
At least illegal 12 miners are feared dead after a gold mine collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province on Tuesday night.
Companies all over the world have a legal and moral obligation to provide a safe workplace to their employees. Compliance laws have been put in place to ensure employers are ...
A new mining equipment, technology and services (METS) growth centre has been launched today in Queensland.
A new push in Queensland’s parliament is seeking to wind down sand mining on Stradbroke Island.
Fortescue Metals has used the September quarter wisely, paying back $US384 million in debt.
New data shows Australia’s miners work longer than any other sector in the country.
A haul truck fire at the Collie coal mine has been followed by a disciplinary investigation of the social media use of employees who photographed the incident.
Goldman Sachs is predicting significant losses and continued iron ore gluts into next year as the metal’s weakness continues.
China’s latest plenary session has the market watching for the planned economic future of the country.
The initial signs of impending breakdown in machinery can include tiny changes in vibration that warn of excessive wear in the bearings.
Another divestment domino has fallen, with the Australian Academy of Science announcing this morning it will divest from fossil fuel interests.
A proposal for development of an LNG precinct north of Broome has been slated for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Land belonging to prominent climate change sceptic Matt Ridley has been stormed by protestors seeking to shut down England’s largest open-cast coal mine.
A Queensland FIFO worker has lost an appeal for compensation relating to psychological trauma after seeing a deceased co-worker.
When it comes to drive technology, it’s hard to look past Sumitomo for their high-quality, hard-wearing series of Cyclo drives.
Orica has announced former Orica Malcolm Broomhead as its new chairman.
The mining industry and local Kalgoorlie community have joined forces to hold the annual Saint Barbara’s Festival from 3rd to 5th December 2015.
Santos’ LNG production has doubled in 2015, however sales have flagged due to the drop in gas prices.
Profit-shifting has not paid off for petroleum multinational Chevron, slugged with a tax bill for $322 million thanks to a Supreme Court decision on Friday, however the worst is yet ...
Iron ore has fallen again off the back of continued depression in China, strengthening bearish sentiment of the metal.
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Despite growing to become one of the worlds’ most recognisable and trusted boot brands, Blundstone has always retained its family values.
New methane eating organisms have been discovered.
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The proposed expansion of Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine has been given the go ahead by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission.
New Citi research is indicating a continued belt tightening attitude in the mining industry.
Environmental activists have launched a fresh attack on Wollongong Coal in the attempt to cancel the company’s mining rights in NSW.
Mining services and construction contractor Monadelphous has launched a new foray into the US gasfields.
A Rio Tinto subsidiary has been fined $70,000 over a worker who was crushed at Rio’s Brockman 2 mine in 2011.
Origin Energy has announced it will close down the Eraring Power Station within 20 years as part of a commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
South32 has released its Quarterly Report for September, showing a significant reduction in financial leases as the Australian dollar has depreciated against the US dollar.
A new salt mine in the Northern Territory will open up 360 new jobs near Alice Springs when construction begins in 2017.
The fate of the Ashton South East approval will be determined tomorrow in the NSW Supreme Court, although it is unclear whether Yancoal will proceed with the open cut coal ...
Pundits are predicting a massive decline and a new low for iron ore.
Newcrest’s Cadia mine’s SAG mill has been shut down following motor issues.
Mastermyne has won a contract for underground roadway development services for a major global miner.
A vigil will be held today at the Origin Energy AGM to commemorate Western Downs farmer and anti-fracking campaigner George Bender.
The collapsed Ellendale diamond mine may be handed back to the state as the diamond market implodes.
The announcement of a new bill to end discrimination against local job applicants at BMA coal mines has been met with scepticism by the CFMEU.
GVK Hancock insists that its groundwater assessments for the proposed Kevin’s Corner coal mine were comprehensive and have provided a clear understanding surrounding groundwater aquifers and bores.
Greenpeace has made an official offer for a range of German brown coal mines and power plants.
BHP risks breaking development approvals for the Mount Arthur coal mine if it proceeds with plans to reduce the number of permanent staff.
Boart Longyear has unveiled its new mobile underground coring drill rigs at DrillFest.
A new bill to ban 100 per cent FIFO policies was tabled in the Federal parliament yesterday by Queensland MP George Christensen.
Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold operations have been fined after pleading guilty to two separate polluted water discharges
Improving productivity through the use of automated mining solutions is one way the sector is moving higher tonnages more safely and efficiently than ever before.
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Uranium explorer Toro Energy has welcomed a new non-executive director and chairman to the board, while the company prepares for increased global demand.
Centennial Coal has seen its Springvale and Mandalong coal mines win extension approvals.
Market analyst Deloitte Access Economics has appointed a new leader for their mining sector practice in Perth.
Ongoing weak markets and commodity price pressures may mean the industry’s focus on the now rather than the future could damage it ahead.
Fortescue Metals has blown the whistle yet again with fresh complaints against the Western Australian government, this time about the “impost” of port fees.
Safe Work Australia is urging businesses to prioritise health and safety, and conduct risk assessments during this National Safe Work Month.
Cat has launched a new rugged smartphone
Drillsearch Energy has secured $100 million in funding.
Mining production is rumoured to grow by 33% to $219 billion by 2018-19, but breakdowns in a mining or industrial setting can cause companies to suffer debilitating production losses. With ...
Santos has shipped its first LNG from Curtis Island.
Environment minister Greg Hunt has once again approved Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Energy Resources Australia has run up the white flag on continuing to mine for uranium at Ranger beyond 2021.
Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has won a US$300 million contract at the Tulu Kapi gold project.
Coffey International has agreed to a 100 per cent takeover offer from Tetra Tech.
Gina Rinehart has reached a long awaited win in the High Court, which yesterday determined that Rio Tinto is liable for royalties to Wright Prospecting and Hancock Prospecting.
Roy Hill has confirmed it will miss its earlier set date for shipment, and denied it is to blame for falling iron ore prices.
Australia’s iron ore industry added 30 per cent to its value between FY13 and FY14, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Toro Energy has announced an upgrade of 20 per cent to the West Australian Wiluna uranium mineral resources.
Investigations are ongoing into an incident in which a worker was subjected to serious chemical burns at a processing plant after failure of a rubber hose.
The passage of federal workplace relations reforms, which will enable companies to bypass negotiations with unions in greenfields agreements, has been welcomed by industry lobby groups.
The days of working 9-5, five days a week and leaving all thoughts of work at the office once you’ve clocked off are over. This is especially so in Australia’s ...
Astron Corporation has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) the EPC contract for its Astron Donald mineral sands processing plant.
Analysts predict further slumps for iron ore in 2016, as new projects such as Roy Hill come online and swing into full production.
Ausdrill’s CFO Jose Martins will make the move over to Macmahon Holdings after five years with the drilling contractor.
Western Australia has begun trials of a new range of “super-quad” road trains, billed to enhance cost efficiencies in the mining sector.
The Keysbrook project will soon commence continuous mining operations, producing zircon and leucoxene mineral sands products.
Glencore has announced its intention to sell its Cobar copper mine.
The most dangerous area to be in any mine is around moving machinery.