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- Are coal prices set to rise? (11) March 7, 2016
Steps by miners to cut coking coal oversupply are having positive effects in the market, with metallurgical coal prices predicted to rise.
- BOC Scan to Order mobile app – A new way to re-order your gas (0) March 7, 2016
BOC have introduced the BOC Scan to Order mobile app so that customers can order, view pricing and find their closest Gas & Gear store when they are on the ...
- Thyssenkrupp wins coal port contracts (4) March 7, 2016
Thyssenkrupp Industrial has won two contracts to replace materials handling equipment at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal.
- Black lung numbers sure to increase (0) March 4, 2016
Around 1000 coal miners in Queensland may have symptoms of miners’ pneumoconiosis, according to the CFMEU.
- Gorgon to reach first shipment milestone (0) March 4, 2016
The Gorgon Project is set to ship its first cargo of LNG in a matter of weeks, a long awaited milestone for the delayed project.
- MineWare sells 100th dragline monitoring system (0) March 4, 2016
Mining technology company MineWare has signed the 100th deal of its flagship Pegasys dragline monitoring system, achieving the milestone mark in just over a decade of operation.
- Yancoal’s Donaldson coal to shut down (0) March 3, 2016
Yancoal’s Donaldson coal operation will go into care and maintenance from June this year, in response to the global commodity downturn.
- More miners to go bankrupt in 2016 (30) March 3, 2016
Analysts and investment groups are touting an acceleration of mine closures this year.
- Samarco to compensate Brazil for tailings spill tragedy (0) March 3, 2016
The Samarco joint venture has reached a settlement with the Brazilian government for a minimum of $US1.7 billion over six years for the tailings spill that killed 19 people last ...
- Atlas Copco launch new handheld breakers (0) March 3, 2016
Atlas Copco has unveiled its latest handheld pneumatic break, the lighter RTEX.
- Truck driver dies at Victorian sand quarry (0) March 2, 2016
A truck driver has died in Victoria after her vehicle tipped over the edge of a quarry.
- Mt Arthur coal on thin ice (0) March 2, 2016
The future of the Mt Arthur coal mine has attracted widespread interest following comments from Andrew Mackenzie that the project was “touch and go”.
- Rio Tinto may look to cut iron ore workers (873) March 2, 2016
Reports are emerging that Rio Tinto may look to cut hundreds of jobs in the coming months.
- Australia voted world’s best mining region (0) March 2, 2016
Australia has stormed to the top of the world’s mining rankings, taking out a number of top spots in this year’s Fraser Institute mining survey.
- Valmec wins maintenance contract for APLNG (0) March 2, 2016
WA engineering and construction firm Valmec has won a long-term contract worth $24 million for LNG services in Queensland.
- BHP changes tack on increasing iron ore levels (0) March 2, 2016
BHP has shifted its position on pushing its iron ore production levels in this currently oversupplied market.
- Northern Star Resources to outsource at Kundana gold (0) March 2, 2016
Northern Star Resources is due to put its Kundana gold operation up for tender, with pundits predicting a bidding war among prospective contractors.
- Rio Tinto sees non-exec board changes (0) March 2, 2016
Richard Goodmanson, a non-executive director at Rio Tinto, has announced his retirement.
- Alcoa disavows strike-breaking job ad (0) March 1, 2016
A job ad posted by Downer EDI has been pulled down after unions accused the company of “19th century strike-breaking tactics”.
- BHP’s credit rating reaffirmed (0) March 1, 2016
Changing its tack to its dividend policy has seen BHP avoid another credit rating downgrade.
- Exploration brings unexpected lift in December quarter (0) March 1, 2016
Australia’s level of exploration has rallied in the last quarter, improving on the lowest rates seen since the GFC.
- Hail Creek beaten in long running dispute (0) March 1, 2016
A lengthy court battle for a former Hail Creek coal mine worker has nearly come to a close, six years after a serious workplace injury.
- China to decimate coal and steel sector (2) March 1, 2016
China has announced it will lay off close to two million workers in its coal and steel industry to help cut market oversupply.
- Mining continues to keep Australia out of recession (1) March 1, 2016
Sustained growth in mining production and export levels has managed to buoy Australia’s economy, protecting it from a potential recession, new BIS Shrapnel data states.
- Lucapa sells massive diamond for $22.5 million (0) March 1, 2016
Australian miner Lucapa Diamond has sold its enormous 404 carat stone.
- Samarco lawsuit settlement to be announced (0) February 29, 2016
Settlement of a lawsuit against Samarco Mineracao will be announced by the Brazilian government tonight.
- Gold production reaches 12 year high (0) February 29, 2016
Australia’s gold production has reached a 12 year high on the back of soaring gold prices.
- Rio Tinto implied in liability for Hancock’s Hope Downs royalties (0) February 29, 2016
The Hope Downs legal saga continues to drag on, with Rio Tinto now at risk of liability for damages in the event that the courts find in favour of Wright ...
- Russian mine explosions claim 36 lives (0) February 29, 2016
A series of underground coal mine explosions in Russia far north have killed miners, and their rescuers, at Severnaya coal mine, in Vorkuta.
- Underground vehicle crash attributed to driver error (0) February 29, 2016
A light vehicle has crashed into an underground mine wall after the driver mistook the clutch for the brake.
- Fortescue survives industry credit re-rating (0) February 29, 2016
Fortescue has survived the industry-wide credit downgrading unscathed and unchanged.
- Extreme design for fixed unit industrial PCs (0) February 29, 2016
The computing needs of industry have been developing, becoming more complex and specialised throughout the last decade, with a dramatically changing industrial and commercial computing landscape.
- Airlift from Russell Vale Colliery (4) February 26, 2016
A worker has been airlifted from the Russell Vale Colliery after suffering an injury underground.
- Legal action continues to mount against Samarco joint venture (0) February 26, 2016
Brazilian Police have accused six Samarco executives of homicide over the deaths of 19 people in the tragic Samarco Mineracao tailings dam collapse and subsequent mudslide.
- Research launched to uncover new European deposits (0) February 26, 2016
Exeter University scientists are leading a new collaborative project to discover new mineral deposits across Europe.
- Zimbabwe to face legal opposition to diamond acquisitions (0) February 26, 2016
The Zimbabwean Government will face legal action over the forced acquisition of diamond mines in the Marange region.
- OZ Minerals to ramp up Carrapateena development (0) February 26, 2016
OZ Minerals has accelerated its plans to develop a new mine, the Carrapateena copper gold project, creating hundreds of new jobs.
- Manitowoc launches Grove GMK4100L-1 taxi crane (0) February 26, 2016
Manitowoc has introduced a new Grove all-terrain crane for the global market.
- Vale posts its worst loss ever (0) February 26, 2016
Vale has recorded its worst quarterly net loss, and is considering the divestment of core assets.
- Arrium to make 30 redundancies, seek temporary pay cuts (0) February 26, 2016
Arrium has announced that it will make 30 redundancies and will ask mining employees to take a temporary pay cut of 10 per cent.
- ABB to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs for unmanned oil platforms (0) February 26, 2016
Global power and automation technologies specialist ABB will supply integrated electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full Field Development Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE as part of orders ...
- Mineral footprints may point to more zinc under McArthur Basin (0) February 25, 2016
CSIRO geologists have found ‘mineral footprints’ pointing to potential high grade zinc mineralisation deep under the existing McArthur River deposit.
- Former mines inspector speaks out about black lung (0) February 25, 2016
A former mines manager and inspector has said that changing culture in the coal mining industry was partly to blame for the re-emergence of black lung in Queensland.
- Contractor fined for 2013 Telfer gold mine death (0) February 25, 2016
A fine of $130,000 has been issued to the company responsible for the death of a man at the Telfer Gold Mine in 2013.
- South32 to cut workers by close to a fifth (0) February 25, 2016
South32 has announced a major restructuring, with plans to cut more than 800 positions from its Australian workforce, as its revenue falls close to a third.
- Rio Tinto ratings downgraded (4) February 25, 2016
Rio Tinto has suffered the same fate as other major miners, as its rating is downgraded and it’s given a negative outlook.
- Federal government announces new centre for innovation (0) February 24, 2016
Federal ministers Josh Frydenberg and Christopher Pyne have announced the government will launch a new Growth Centre to drive innovation and productivity in the Australian resource sector.
- Southern Cross win Jimblebar contract (0) February 24, 2016
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a subcontract for work at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
- Regional council throws support behind Carmichael project (0) February 24, 2016
Adani has struck a compensation deal with the Isaac Regional Council which will apply to infrastructure affected by the Carmichael project.
- Right of objection handed back to landholders (0) February 24, 2016
The Queensland government has passed legislation which will return rights to landholders and other objectors to take legal action against resources projects.
- Palmer’s assets under pressure (24) February 24, 2016
Clive Palmer is feeling the pain across a number of his assets, with Mineralogy back in court and liquidators moving in to bail out Queensland Nickel.
- International Association of Oil & Gas Producers elects new Chair (0) February 24, 2016
Monika Hausenblas, Royal Dutch Shell’s Executive Vice President Safety & Environment has been named Chair of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers
- Zimbabwe nationalises Marange diamond mines (2) February 23, 2016
The Zimbabwean government has taken control of the Marange diamond fields, ordering nine companies to cease all mining activities.
- Toxfree win BHP industrial waste contract (0) February 23, 2016
Toxfree Solutions has won a five year contract to provide industrial and waste management services for BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
- TNG signs development MoU with Downer (0) February 23, 2016
Metals company TNG has signed a development, construction, and mining MoU with Downer for the Mount Peake vanadium mine.
- ThyssenKrupp and Siemens continue conveyance partnership (0) February 23, 2016
Increasing challenges to meet new productivity goals in the post-boom market have led ThyssenKrupp and Siemens to continue their mining industry partnership for another five years.
- Barrick carries out bond buyback (0) February 23, 2016
Barrick Gold has announced it will carry out a US$750 million bond buyback.
- Iron ore recovers to $US50 mark (0) February 23, 2016
Iron ore has bounced higher on the back of hopes in renewed Chinese metal demand, finally breaking over the $US50 per tonne mark for the first time since September.
- BHP announces massive loss and ‘simplification’ (1) February 23, 2016
BHP has announced an enormous loss, as well as massive management shakeups that have seen division heads get the chop as it changes its dividend policy.
- Woodside CEO lacks faith in “mega-projects” (0) February 22, 2016
The future of the Browse Basin LNG project is uncertain, with Woodside petroleum reporting a 99 per cent fall in full year profit.
- Which miner will be downgraded next? (0) February 22, 2016
As the mining industry continues to suffer amidst a massive downturn, high debt, and low commodity prices, miners’ ratings are being heavily downgraded and many are left wondering who will ...
- New uses for copper in a climate-change world (0) February 22, 2016
Copper could become a crucial ingredient in reducing fossil fuel emissions, with new research showing the element improves the efficiency of chemical looping.
- New metal biosensing technology developed (5) February 22, 2016
A new litmus test for uncovering potential gold and other metals has been developed to support geochemical exploration.
- Shenhua cleared for koala move at Watermark coal development (0) February 22, 2016
Legal opposition to Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine, based on threats to local koala populations, has been quashed by the Land and Environment Court.
- New ventilation software launched (1) February 22, 2016
Chasm Consulting has released the latest version of its mine ventilation simulation software.
- Siemens COMOS: Helping the life sciences industry improve profitability through better asset management and compliance (0) February 22, 2016
The life sciences industry is under immense pressure to maintain high drug quality and safety in a tough compliance environment while keeping investment and production costs low, and healthcare affordable. ...
- Bond seizures under the spotlight at Roy Hill (0) February 19, 2016
The Roy Hill Holdings is chasing a $235 million performance bond from Samsung C&T as Samsung wins a similar case against Laing O’Rourke on the Roy Hill project.
- Orica re-launch Minova (10) February 19, 2016
Orica has relaunched its Minova Group as a stand-alone business following its restructuring.
- Sandvik joins CEEC (0) February 19, 2016
Sandvik has joined the Coalition for Energy-Efficient Comminution, a knowledge sharing and change group focused on mining’s high energy consumption issues.
- Glencore carries out US$8.4 billion refinancing (0) February 19, 2016
Glencore has carried out an early refinancing of its Revolving Credit Facility to replace its existing US$8.45 billion facility.
- Swedish graphite proves ideal for lithium-ion battery market (0) February 18, 2016
Graphite producer Talga Resources announced testwork on its Swedish product has shown reduced need for processing before use for battery manufacture.
- Iluka ups stake in titanium powder processing company (0) February 18, 2016 Metal powder technology company Metalysis has gained a further £20 million ($39.8 million) investment from Perth-based mineral sands resources company Iluka and a high-profile British investor.
- New core library opens in Adelaide (0) February 18, 2016
The South Australian Government has followed through on the election promise of a new drill core library, opened at Tonsley yesterday.
- Iron ore spending to remain stable for the majors (0) February 18, 2016
More than a third of Australian mining companies will be cutting spending over the next 12 months, while the iron ore majors have a stable outlook for the year ahead, ...
- Sustainable productivity key to industrial success (0) February 18, 2016
Whenever a company commits to embracing the idea of operating and producing sustainably, it usually requires a mountain of commitment.
- Mining starts at Devon gold operation (0) February 17, 2016
GME Resources has begun operations at its Devon Gold mine in WA.
- Iluka’s SA mineral sands operation to halt operation (0) February 17, 2016
Iluka Resources is set to mothball the Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in South Australia, with 33 jobs to be cut.
- Miner injured in underground accident (2) February 17, 2016
A supervisor has suffered crush injuries in a Western Australian underground mine after he was pinned between two vehicles.
- Extent of job cuts at Queensland Alumina unknown (0) February 17, 2016
Queensland Alumina Limited has followed through with the necessity of job cuts at the Barney Point refinery, however it is still unclear how many have gone.
- Anglo American to exit Australia, posts massive loss (2) February 17, 2016
Anglo American has announced it will completely exit coal, selling off its Australian assets as the miner posts a US$5.6 billion loss.
- Will gold drop to triple digits in 2016? (0) February 16, 2016
Despite gold starting 2016 as the best performing commodity, some analysts are predicting the metal will drop below US$1000 this year.
- Geologist employment continues to dive (21) February 16, 2016
Geoscientific employment in Australia continues to plumb new depths, with record underemployment since the start of the Australian geoscientist employment survey in 2009.
- Iron ore sees small rally (0) February 16, 2016
Iron ore has seen a slight recovery as a stronger Chinese economy, and lower exports, lifts the metal.
- Travel rorts and an AFP investigation of former minister Stuart Robert (0) February 16, 2016
Recently resigned federal minister Stuart Robert spent over $1600 of public funds on a trip to a North Queensland mine in which he had recently bought shares.
- Anglo American ratings downgraded (4) February 16, 2016
Moody’s has downgraded Anglo American to a negative outlook.
- PPE for Machinery with Hardox Wearparts (946) February 16, 2016
Mining is one of the toughest industrial sectors in Australia: It’s tough on the people, and it’s tough on the gear.
- Lucapa uncover largest diamond ever found by Australian company (0) February 15, 2016
Lucapa has recovered a 404.2 carat diamond.
- Exploration Development Incentive benefits 84 companies (0) February 15, 2016
The Federal Exploration Development Incentive has seen broad industry coverage in the first year, with $70 million spend on greenfields exploration to the benefit of company shareholders.
- CIMIC to acquire Sedgman (998) February 15, 2016
Sedgman has agreed to CIMIC’s takeover offer.
- Tyres dumped on Rio Tinto Pilbara site (0) February 15, 2016
An earthmoving contractor in WA has been fined for his responsibility in the dumping of 700 used tires on a Rio Tinto property at Paraburdoo.
- Newcrest getting closer to rescuing trapped worker (0) February 15, 2016
Newcrest has made “significant progress” in its efforts to rescue a miner trapped underground for close to a week.
- Do you have a story idea for Australian Mining? (0) February 15, 2016
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- Alliance and Virgin sign FIFO partnership (0) February 15, 2016
Alliance Aviation and Virgin have entered a long term partnership to build their FIFO mining offering.
- Senate to investigate black lung resurgence (0) February 12, 2016
The re-emergence of black lung amongst Queensland coal miners has launched a Senate investigation into the issue.
- Alrosa uncovers 122 carat diamond (0) February 12, 2016
Alrosa has found an enormous 122 carat diamond from its well-known Jubilee pipe.
- Rio releases latest results, cuts progressive dividend (0) February 12, 2016
Rio Tinto has reported a massive 51 per cent dropping in full year profit, and an $866 million net loss
- Keech develops self sharpening bucket teeth (0) February 12, 2016
Keech Australia has introduced a new innovation designed to assist construction and mining operators extend the working life of their loader buckets, and boost productivity by reducing costs and downtime.
- AngloGold worker killed as illegal miners storm site (0) February 11, 2016
An AngloGold Ashanti’s communications director was killed last week when hundreds of illegal miners stormed AngloGold’s Obuasi mine in Ghana.
- Muswellbrook fears for rehab of Dartbrook coal mine (0) February 11, 2016
Nathan Tinkler’s bankruptcy has sparked new fears about the State’s exposure to rehabilitation liabilities for the Dartbrook Coal Mine.
- Contract EOIs needed for Northern Gas Pipeline (0) February 11, 2016
With McConnell Dowell securing the Northern Gas Pipeline contract with Jemena, the construction contractor has sent out a call for Expressions of Interest from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Siemens unveil new industrial service centre (0) February 11, 2016
Siemens has opened a new $20 million equipment service centre for the mining, energy, shipping and heavy industry sectors.
- Atlas Copco unveils new surface drill rig (0) February 11, 2016
Atlas Copco has launched its latest surface drill rig offering, the SmartROC D60.
- A diamond standard for pump seals (0) February 11, 2016
Pumps require maintenance: As much as we would hope to install the equipment and not have to revisit it again, we know that this is highly unlikely ever to be ...
- Schneider Electric participates in the UN Gender Equality Report (0) February 11, 2016
Schneider Electric alongside nine other world leading companies participated in the UN Women’s inaugural HeForShe Parity Report.
- Roy Hill ramping up operations (0) February 10, 2016
Roy Hill has officially taken over the mine, rail, and port operations from Samsung C&T.
- Nathan Tinkler declared bankrupt, but claims he can pay (0) February 10, 2016
Nathan Tinkler’s company Australian Pacific Coal has taken a crucial blow, with Tinkler stepping down from the board over a new bankruptcy ruling.
- Gold climbs over $1200 (0) February 10, 2016
Gold’s progression continues, as the metal climbs back over the US$1200 mark for the first time since June last year.
- St Barbara carries out notes buyback (0) February 10, 2016
St Barbara has carried out a buyback of US$10 million worth of its senior secured notes.
- Union meetings again allowed in dragline crib rooms (0) February 10, 2016
Union officials will maintain their right of entry for meeting dragline operators aboard BMA draglines, according to a recent Fair Work Commission decision.
- Worker passes away at Olympic Dam (0) February 10, 2016
A worker has died at Olympic Dam following a ‘medical emergency’.
- Second largest diamond now named (0) February 10, 2016
The world’s second largest single diamond, uncovered last year, has now been named.
- WABCO acquires off highway brake maker (0) February 10, 2016 WABCO has acquired off-highway hydraulic brake manufacturer MICO.
- UPDATE: Newcrest sees accident at Gosowong mine (0) February 10, 2016
Newcrest’s Gosowong gold mine has suffered a serious ‘geotechnical event’ which has trapped one worker underground.
- Mining to get worse before it gets better (0) February 9, 2016
The heads of major miners expect the downturn to get worse before it improves, as the industry begins tearing through existing cash reserves.
- MPs call for Queensland innovation fund (0) February 9, 2016
Queensland federal MPs have called for further ministerial support for a $100 million innovation fund aimed at the mining industry in Central and Northern Queensland.
- Cobar community to suffer job losses (0) February 9, 2016
The Endeavour Mine will soon have 80 per cent of its production cut, resulting in redundancy for 116 positions out of 170 positions employed by CBH Resources.
- Manitou releases new aerial work platform (0) February 9, 2016
Manitou has launched its latest aerial work platform, the MAN’GO 12.
- Cockatoo Coal retrenches workers, closes mine (0) February 9, 2016
Cockatoo Coal has taken another tumble, with the Baralaba mine now going into care and maintenance to preserve cash and assets.
- NRW wins coal contract (11) February 9, 2016
NRW has been awarded a drill and blast contract for the Isaac Plains coal mine.
- Coal demand slows at Newcastle Ports (0) February 9, 2016
Shipping queues have eased at Newcastle, with further shrinkage expected in the coming weeks.
- Nickel drops to lowest point in more than a decade (0) February 9, 2016
Nickel has slumped to its lowest level in nearly 13 years as Chinese demand continues to recede.
- BHP develop Carbon Capture Knowledge Centre (970) February 8, 2016
BHP has teamed up with Canadian firm SaskPower to establish a carbon capture and storage centre.
- Mines set to swelter (4) February 8, 2016
West Australian mines are facing the heat this week, with temperatures predicted to edge close to 50 degrees Celsius.
- Coal mining suffering in QLD (16) February 8, 2016
Up to a third of Queensland coal mines are operating at a loss according to QRC data.
- Doray begins mining at Deflector (6) February 8, 2016
Doray has begun open pit mining at its Deflector gold project.
- Renewed confidence in Hunter Valley coal industry (0) February 8, 2016
The planned large rail terminal and business park in the industrial area of Rutherford are currently under environmental investigations.
- Concerns over economy driving mining resurgence (0) February 5, 2016
Increasing concerns over rising economic risks has caused a surge in mining stocks as investors flock to stable assets.
- Alcoa celebrates 1 billionth tonne (22) February 5, 2016
Alcoa has celebrated a new historic milestone, with the workforce having achieved 1 billion tonnes of bauxite mined over their 53 years in Western Australia.
- Unions set to claim millions in withheld benefits (0) February 5, 2016
The unions are gearing up to reclaim millions of dollars’ worth of benefits lost in redundancy loopholes, with a new precedent set by the Fair Work Commission.
- Glencore’s rating downgraded (0) February 5, 2016
Glencore has followed BHP’s lead in being downgraded by Standard & Poor’s.
- Atlas Copco to release new bucket crushers at Bauma (0) February 5, 2016
Atlas Copco will launch its latest generation of its high output bucket crushers at this year’s Bauma event.
- Worksafe lays charges over Hazelwood coal mine fire (0) February 4, 2016
Hazelwood Power Corporation will soon face charges from Worksafe Victoria over the coal mine fire that smothered Morwell of coal smoke and caused extensive health problems among workers and the ...
- Pybar win Kidman Resources contract (3) February 4, 2016
Pybar has been awarded the contract to ramp-up production at Kidman Resources’ Burbanks gold mine.
- South32 to cut jobs (4) February 4, 2016
South32 has announced a massive global restructuring, resulting in job cuts and major non-cash charges.
- Queensland treasurer says Adani must do more before mining approval (853) February 4, 2016
The Queensland treasurer Curtis Pitt has said he will help Adani to get mining approval for the Carmichael coal mine, but points out there are still “gates to be gotten ...
- Komatsu launches new wheel loader (0) February 4, 2016
Komatsu has released its latest wheel loader, the WA600-8.
- Rio Tinto sliding back to GFC low (0) February 4, 2016
Rio Tinto is edging dangerously close to its lowest share price on the ASX since the GFC.
- AGL to exit gas production and exploration (0) February 4, 2016
AGL has announced it will no longer carry out operations in gas production and exploration, and will exit its gas assets.
- NSW mining department hacked (1) February 3, 2016
The NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy has been the target of hackers.
- NSW mining spending down $2.3 billion (0) February 3, 2016
Spending by the mining industry in NSW has taken a considerable blow, down almost 17 per cent, or $2.3 billion year on year.
- Prominent Hill to build second decline (0) February 3, 2016
OZ Minerals is planning to expand Prominent Hill’s underground production by building a second decline.
- US may look to coal for rare earth (19) February 3, 2016
New mineral processing techniques in the US could see it challenge the current Chinese hold on global rare earth minerals.
- Carmichael achieves Federal environmental approval (9) February 3, 2016
The Federal government has granted environmental approval for the Galilee Basin Carmichael coal mine, but developer Adani still needs to find $16 billion in funding for the project, as well ...
- Gold hits new high in market (0) February 3, 2016
Gold has hit a three month high as investors flock to gold backed funds in the largest numbers in three years.
- Old Pirate mine to close (23) February 3, 2016
ABM Resources has announced it will cease operations on its Old Pirate gold mine in April, affecting 100 jobs.
- RUC Cementation orders specialised drill rig simulator from ThoroughTec (0) February 3, 2016
ThoroughTec Simulation has been engaged by a diversified underground mining contractor operating throughout Australia and Asia Pacific to develop a training simulator for deployment in Indonesia
- Austar coal mine receives green light for expansion (0) February 2, 2016
The Austar Coal Mine will go ahead with an extension of three new underground longwall panels, thanks to approval from the Department of Planning and Environment.
- Anglo American rumoured to exit Brazil (0) February 2, 2016
Anglo American may make a complete withdrawal from operations in Brazil, with a number of asserts already up for sale.
- Palmer companies named biggest political donors of 2015 (0) February 2, 2016
Struggling mining magnate and politician Clive Palmer was responsible for almost 96 per cent of all Australian political donations from mining companies in 2015.
- BHP’s credit downgraded (13) February 2, 2016
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded BHP’s credit rating as commodity prices continue to slump, with more companies expected to follow.
- New copper discovery technique uncovered (0) February 2, 2016
A new, inexpensive method to potentially uncover copper deposits has been developed.
- Cheap OTR Tyres Could Burst Your Mine’s Bottom Line (0) February 2, 2016
There’s a time and a place for making cheap purchases – but choosing tyres for mining loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and haul trucks is not one of them.
- Nautilus takes delivery of seafloor mining tools (0) February 2, 2016
Nautilus has taken delivery of three seafloor mining tools for its underwater Solwara 1 project.
- Second spill at Samarco site in Brazil (0) February 1, 2016
The Samarco mine in Brazil has experienced another spill at the site, only three months after the disaster that killed 17 people and caused devastation to waterways and a nearby ...
- Shareholders agree to Shell’s BG Group takeover (0) February 1, 2016
The QCLNG gas liquefaction plant will soon come under the control of Royal Dutch Shell following shareholder agreement for the takeover of BG Group.
- Lego develops Bucket Wheel Excavator set (3) February 1, 2016
Lego has developed a new mining set, a fully operational bucket wheel excavator.
- FIFO retrenchment practices under scrutiny by FWC (0) February 1, 2016
The Electrical Trades Union has launched a million dollar industrial dispute against Kentz Australia over practices said to avoid paying redundant FIFO workers their final week of employment.
- Jobs cut at Cadia mine (22) February 1, 2016
Newcrest has cut approximately 100 workers from its Cadia Ridgeway operation as it places the site into care and maintenance.
- Rise of the machines (10) February 1, 2016
Mining has well and truly entered the age of automation, and while this is a boon for productivity and efficiency, it also brings with it a number of new risks ...
- RPM launches supercharged version of its simulation software (0) February 1, 2016
RungePincockMinarco has launched the latest version of their simulation software, HAULSIM
- BHP CEO returns to Broken Hill (51) January 29, 2016
BHP has gone back to its roots with a donation of $5.7 million to the Broken Hill City Council.
- Port Hedland braces for Cyclone Stan (0) January 29, 2016
The Pilbara coastline is under threat from a potential category 2 cyclone, likely to hit WA shores with gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour sometime on Friday night ...
- Steel production slumped worldwide in 2015 (1) January 28, 2016
Global steel output fell last year, the first time this has happened since 2009, according to figures from the World Steel Association released this week.
- Miners urged to renegotiate rail contracts (0) January 28, 2016
Coal and iron ore miners could continue to cut costs by squeezing transport contracts for haulage, a new report from Macquarie has observed.
- Commodities prices to continue slump for years (0) January 28, 2016
Analysts say there is “little light on the horizon” for the current commodities downturn for several years due to increasing imbalances between physical supply and demand.
- Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries (4) January 28, 2016 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech’s pre-apprenticeship courses are recommended for young people wanting careers in STEM industries.
- Panoramic Resources cuts 50 workers from Savannah mine (0) January 27, 2016
Nickel miner Panoramic Resources has lifted their voluntary trading halt and announced the Savannah resource will be moved onto care and maintenance, while a redundancy phase commences.
- Miners recognised in Australia Day awards (0) January 27, 2016
A number of people have been recognised for their contribution to mining and the resources industry in the 2016 Australia Day Awards.
- Camp assault up for compensation claim (0) January 27, 2016
A man who was assaulted in his bed at a Moranbah workers camp has won the right to make a compensation claim against his employer.
- Normet appoints new CEO (0) January 27, 2016
Normet has appointed Robin Lindahl as its new president and CEO.
- Rio Tinto’s Mt Pleasant coal mine sold to MACH Energy (0) January 27, 2016
The Mount Pleasant thermal coal mine has found a buyer, with the sale going to MACH Energy Australia for $US224 million plus royalties on future coal sales.
- Man dies in coal truck accident (0) January 27, 2016
A man has died near the Appin coal mine after a car collided with a coal carrying truck earlier this morning.
- Another manganese operator enters administration (54) January 25, 2016
The third Australian manganese operator in two months has closed operations as the commodity price falls.
- Australia signs energy MoU with Colombia (0) January 25, 2016
Australia has signed an MoU on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, tying together the two nations energy sectors.
- Terex to launch new truck at Bauma (0) January 25, 2016
Terex will launch its new generation of articulated trucks at Bauma, in Germany, later this year.
- Producer’s port staff faces job cuts (0) January 25, 2016
The latest Mount Gibson Iron quarterly report has revealed fresh evidence that staff at the iron ore producer’s loading facilities would be facing up to 20 job losses.
- Sandvik appoints new vice president (0) January 25, 2016
Sandvik has carried out another shakeup at the top, appointing a new executive vice president and CFO.
- Nearly 400 jobs go at Woodie Woodie mine (0) January 25, 2016
Approximately 380 workers jobs have been cut as Consolidated Minerals place the Woodie Woodie mine in care and maintenance.
- Independence Group cuts jobs at Kambalda (0) January 22, 2016
Independence Group has cut jobs and halted exploration at its Long nickel mine.
- Santos shares jump on quarterly results (0) January 22, 2016
Santos has reported its highest annual gas production since 2007, causing a 20c jump in share prices on yesterday’s trade.
- Lithium Australia locks in new sampling program (0) January 22, 2016
Western Australian lithium is building interest in line with strengthening prices, with Lithium Australia (LIT) set to commence exploration near Ravensthorpe next week.
- Large diamond recovered at Lulo (0) January 22, 2016
A large 133.4 carat diamond has been recovered from Lucapa Diamond’s Lulo deposit.
- Aurizon signs new deal with Darling Downs coal mine (0) January 22, 2016
A new performance-based contract for the rail haulage of coal has been signed between Aurizon and long-term customer Syntech Resources, running between the Cameby Downs Mine and the Port of ...
- China to close thousands more coal mines (0) January 22, 2016
China is reportedly set to close 4300 coal mines over the next three years.
- Palmer strikes back, this time against News Ltd. (0) January 21, 2016
Clive Palmer has fired across the bow of News Limited over reporting of Queensland Nickel’s recent financial dealings.
- Crane head sheaves flagged for inspection (0) January 21, 2016
The DMP has warned crane operators and other competent persons to properly inspect head sheaves on their machines prior to operation.
- Mt Cattlin lithium due for restart (0) January 21, 2016
A strengthening lithium market has led to a commitment for a $7 million capital spend on the recommencement of production at the Mt Cattlin mine.
- “Fourth industrial revolution” to increase inequality, predicts UBS report (0) January 21, 2016
A research paper by UBS has predicted that a combination of automation and connectivity will see the competitive advantage of low labour cost countries shrink, but also lead to rising ...
- New STEM resource for schools (0) January 21, 2016
The Office of the Chief Scientist has published the first national STEM Programme Index.
- Answers needed from Palmer over Queensland Nickel collapse (2) January 21, 2016
Clive Palmer’s collapsed refining company Queensland Nickel (QNI) is facing extreme levels of scrutiny from government, industry groups and the media, with workers left short changed on redundancy benefits, and ...
- Citi cuts commodity forecasts again (0) January 21, 2016
Citigroup has again wound back its forecasts on commodities as general market bearishness takes hold.
- 46 Hunter coal train drivers jobs lost to weakening coal market: Pacific National (0) January 21, 2016
Pacific National has been accused of being insincere following the news that 46 Hunter coal train drivers will lose their jobs as the company advertises for casual drivers to work.
- Anglo American sells Callide coal mine (98) January 21, 2016
Anglo American has sold the Callide coal mine to Batchfire resources.
- MACA acquires fellow contractor (9) January 20, 2016
MACA has acquired Alliance Contracting.
- BHP meets guidance on half year report (0) January 20, 2016
BHP has released its half yearly operational review for 2015, showing productivity improvements despite missing guidance due to Samarco disaster.
- Price of oil now less than the barrel it comes in (0) January 20, 2016
The falling of the oil price, coupled with the lifting of sanctions on Iran’s crude oil, has seen the price slip to below US$30, cheaper than the barrels supposedly used ...
- De Beers cuts diamond prices (4) January 20, 2016
De Beers has cut diamond prices in an attempt to stem the predicted slowdown in the sector.
- NRW cuts CEO pay (3) January 20, 2016
Mining and civils contractor NRW Holdings has made a symbolic cost-cutting move, reducing the CEO’s pay by 40 per cent.
- North Korea upgrading its rail to handle more coal (0) January 20, 2016
North Korea is reportedly upgrading its coal haulage rail lines as it plans to increase output.
- Normet acquires Atlas Copco spraycrete business (0) January 20, 2016
Normet has acquired Atlas Copco’s MEYCO dry concrete spraying business.
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