Optimising Mineral Processing – The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) (0) August 3, 2015 The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Is Your Essential Equipment Safe & Standard-Compliant? (0) August 3, 2015 Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Massive LNG project layoffs on Curtis Island (0) July 31, 2015 With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
New uranium extraction process discovered (22) July 30, 2015 A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
War of words between charity and coal lobbies (0) July 30, 2015 Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
WA gold mine set to start production (0) July 30, 2015 The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
Investment a struggle in the mining sector (0) July 30, 2015 The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
Directional drilling tools launched (14) July 30, 2015 A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
BHP Billiton to cut jobs at Melbourne HQ (0) July 29, 2015 BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
New mine runner developed (0) July 29, 2015 A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
CME achieves four years LTI free (0) July 29, 2015 Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
Sandvik announces new drill master role (0) July 29, 2015 Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Overtime to stay at Collie Coal Mine (0) July 28, 2015 Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Mungana get mining lease greenlight (0) July 28, 2015 Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
Roy Hill crane incidents continue to escalate (0) July 28, 2015 The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Atlas Iron shares take a beating (0) July 28, 2015 Atlas Iron shares fell by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the company resumed trading for the first time in three months.
More jobs cut at Curragh coal mine (0) July 28, 2015 Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE sells off mining division (0) July 28, 2015 CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
LNGL secures US gas deal (0) July 27, 2015 A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Underground workers burned by arc flash (8) July 27, 2015 Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
Murdered prospector never found (1) July 27, 2015 A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American to cut thousands of jobs and sell off assets (0) July 27, 2015 Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
Opposition announces redeployment plans for mine workers (0) July 27, 2015 The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.
Goldfields gas pipeline on track (0) July 24, 2015 APA Group announced the Goldfields gas pipeline has passed the halfway mark and is on schedule for completion this year.
Vale sets iron ore production record (0) July 24, 2015 Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, has posted a record-breaking June quarter of iron ore production.
Development levy offered for T4 loader proposal (0) July 24, 2015 Port Waratah Coal Services has offered to pay a $12 million developer levy to offset the impacts of the proposed T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island.
Minimal rise in Goldfields injuries (0) July 24, 2015 New figures from the Department of Mines and Petroleum show 208 mining workers were seriously injured in the Goldfields in 2014-15.
CORRECTION: July 2015 print edition (0) July 24, 2015 CORRECTION: Australian Mining wishes to apologise for a factual error in the July 2015 print edition of the magazine.
QLD gov may reinstitute mining protest ban (0) July 24, 2015 The Queensland Government may reinstitute some restrictions on opposition to mining projects after overturning a bill outright banning certain anti-mining protests.
WA to lead the field in carbon capture (0) July 24, 2015 A new carbon capture research facility opened on Wednesday will make WA a world leader in the field of geosequestration.
Steps to an Effective Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Program (0) July 23, 2015 Economic crime – corruption, fraud, IP infringement, cybercrime and accounting fraud exist on a global scale – presenting a very real threat to business processes, employee integrity, reputations of companies ...
Newcrest lifts gold output (0) July 23, 2015 Newcrest Mining has posted a 10 per cent lift in gold production for the June quarter.
New mineral sands deposits uncovered (0) July 23, 2015 Sheffield Resources have announced four new minerals sands discoveries in Western Australia.
BGC cuts over 100 iron ore jobs (0) July 23, 2015 BGC Contracting is set to cut 125 jobs as it scales back mining at both Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore mines.
One in 10 gold mines now uneconomical (0) July 23, 2015 The plunging gold price has slashed margins for miners around the world, making 10 per cent of production now uneconomical.
Miner injured by bees (0) July 23, 2015 A worker in WA has sustained multiple bee stings after he was attacked by a swarm during rehab operations.
New harbour expansion for Port Hedland tugboats (0) July 22, 2015 Around US$240 million will be spent on construction of a new eight-pen tug harbour at Hunt Point, as well as an additional six tugboats to meet projected increasing demand for ...
ERA writes down tax assets (0) July 22, 2015 Embattled uranium miner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) declared it will write down its declared tax assets by up to $200 million as a result of the stalled Ranger 3 Deeps ...
Cadia wins legal challenge (0) July 22, 2015 Legal challenges against Newcrest Mining’s exploration leases by Gold and Copper Resources have been dismissed in the Land and Environment Court.
Strike action draws closer for Chevron’s Gorgon project (0) July 21, 2015 Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
Australian gold stocks take a hit (0) July 21, 2015 The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
Gas not to blame for worker dizziness (0) July 21, 2015 A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
Don’t Let Water Ruin Your Vital Data Assets (0) July 21, 2015 If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi release new wheel loaders (13) July 21, 2015 Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner successfully launches into space (0) July 20, 2015 Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
Ad scammer loses appeal, faces 6 months behind bars (0) July 20, 2015 The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest reports Papua New Guinea death (0) July 20, 2015 Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
QLD to overturn mining protest ban (0) July 16, 2015 Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore (0) July 16, 2015 Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
CFMEU claim mining bosses stifling safety on sites (0) July 16, 2015 Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
FMG shuts one camp at Christmas Creek mine (0) July 16, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
Shire of Esperance irate about uranium remarks (0) July 15, 2015 The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
BHP see massive US shale impairment (0) July 15, 2015 BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Solar project to commence at Degrussa (0) July 15, 2015 Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
Lack of exploration funding in QLD budget (0) July 15, 2015 While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
PAC misled over Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion (0) July 15, 2015 Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
Next gen hard hat to change the way we work (0) July 14, 2015 Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Students head to mining camp (0) July 14, 2015 Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
Will uranium be shipped through Esperance? (0) July 14, 2015 With the uranium industry gaining momentum in WA, Canadian miner Cameco has suggested Esperance as an export hub for products.
First indigenous mines inspector in WA (0) July 14, 2015 Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar secures Tasmanian smelter future (16) July 14, 2015 Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
UNSW opens new Mechanical Engineering precinct (0) July 13, 2015 The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore price making a slow climb (0) July 13, 2015 Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
HHA Group winds up (169) July 13, 2015 Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Fallout from the Watermark coal mine approval continues (0) July 13, 2015 Political finger pointing and blatant name-calling has taken centre stage since Shenhua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal project was approved by Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Newcastle coal terminal up for final approval (0) July 13, 2015 Supporters of the proposed T4 coal loader at Newcastle will have to jump through a final hoop today, with 100 speakers registered to address a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing ...
Macmahon announce new CEO (0) July 13, 2015 Macmahon has announced Sybrandt van Dyk as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Price of iron ore rebounds (3) July 10, 2015 The price of iron ore has posted a 10 per cent increase since it hit a new record low yesterday, but is still languishing below $US50 a tonne.
Gold Ridge tailings dam threatens to burst (0) July 10, 2015 The Solomon Islands government have declared the Gold Ridge mine a disaster area, with the tailings dam close to overflow and environmental catastrophe.
Still time for 2015 Prospect Awards nominations (0) July 10, 2015 With only one month to go before nominations close for the Prospect Awards, the Australian Mining team is looking for more of Australia’s best and brightest in the industry to ...
Workers injured in Pilbara road accident (0) July 10, 2015 Two mining workers have been injured in a vehicle collision that occurred 200km south of Port Hedland on Thursday afternoon.
Iron ore hits record low of $US44.10 (0) July 9, 2015 Iron ore is trading at a record low of $US44.10 per tonne after crashing 11 per cent overnight.
Peabody sells Wilkie Creek coal mine (0) July 9, 2015 Peabody Energy has sold off its Wilkie Creek coal mine to Sekitan Resources, a subsidiary of Exergen.
Queensland LNP proposes funding assistance (0) July 8, 2015 Queensland’s LNP opposition has proposed to establish a new commission to help private sector projects in the Galilee Basin seek public funding.
Iron ore drops below US$50 (0) July 8, 2015 Iron ore has fallen below the psychological US$50 per tonne benchmark, dipping to US$49.60 overnight.
Roy Hill under safety concern scrutiny (0) July 8, 2015 Safety concerns have again brought the Roy Hill project to the attention of WA safety regulators.
Orica cuts production at Gladstone (3) July 8, 2015 Orica has announced a reduction in production and jobs at its Gladstone Yarwun site.
Mine planning changes in NSW (0) July 7, 2015 NSW state government will today reveal a draft planning amendment to remove a rule which stipulates the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine must be the principal consideration when ...
Bauxite shipping crew underpaid and underfed (0) July 7, 2015 The crew of a ship chartered by Rio Tinto has come to the attention of the ITF with reports of underpayment and poor conditions while operating in Australian waters.
Ausenco and Duro Felguera form alliance (0) July 7, 2015 Mining and construction engineering firms Ausenco and Duro Felguera have formed an alliance create a global EPC partnership.
New range of stainless pumps (0) July 7, 2015 Maag Industrial Pumps has launched a new range of stainless steel models of the G Series internal gear pumps.
Tonnes of coal fines spill into Wollangambe River (0) July 6, 2015 Investigations are continuing after a coal wall collapse at Centennial Coal’s Clarence Colliery spilled into part of the Wollangambe River.
Search resumes for missing prospector in WA (0) July 6, 2015 The search for missing WA prospector Jennie Kehlet is set to resume after police located the remains of her husband Raymond Kehlet at the bottom of a 12 metre mine ...
Drillsearch on the lookout for new CEO (0) July 6, 2015 Drillsearch Energy has announced its CEO Brad Lingo is leaving the top job, effective immediately.
Cisco opens new innovation centre in WA (108) July 6, 2015 Cisco has officially opened its new Internet of Everything Innovation Centre at Curtin University.
Kimberley Diamonds leaves a poor legacy (0) July 6, 2015 Ellendale diamond mine owner Kimberley Diamonds has a history of failed royalty payments to the WA government.
New mining tyres released (4) July 6, 2015 Michelin has developed new mining tyres for the 250 ton rigid mining haul truck.
Get Safety & Economy from Your OTR Tyres (0) July 6, 2015 The mining industry is kicking on through the back end of a boom period, and is therefore under continuous financial pressure to optimise operational efficiencies.
Minemax releases new scheduler with capex functions (0) July 4, 2015 Mine planning and scheduling solutions provider Minemax announces the release of Minemax Scheduler version 6.1.9 featuring new Capex functionality enhancements.
Insiders say Anglo American to shed office jobs (0) July 3, 2015 A raft of cuts are expected for staff at Anglo American offices around the world, in the effort to keep shareholders onside.
Goonyella job cuts under scrutiny (0) July 3, 2015 Redundancies at the Peabody mine have come under scrutiny in court, with the CFMEU warning of the potential for full-time employees to be replaced with cheaper contractors.
Data Loggers Deliver Reliable Data Analysis in Remote Locations (0) July 3, 2015 The heavy industries place workers and machinery in some of the toughest working conditions out there – making life difficult for the execution of faultless data management and transmission.
New LHD lip system launched (3) July 3, 2015 MTG has released new bucket protection systems for underground LHDs.
$9 billion on offer for Asciano (0) July 2, 2015 Australia’s biggest rail and ports company, Asciano, has been targeted by Canada’s Brookfield Infrastructure in a bid worth $9 billion.
Sandvik unleashes new continuous miner (0) July 2, 2015 Sandvik has released a new continuous miner for mid-size room and pillar applications, the MC350.
Thiess wins South American contract (0) July 2, 2015 Thiess has won its first contract in the Americas, securing a services agreement for work at the Encuentro Oxides mine in Chile.
WA mining sector needs strong reform: report (0) July 2, 2015 A new report states Western Australia needs to adopt an agenda of reform if it wants to be a world-leading global mineral and energy resources hub.
New blasting world record set (0) July 2, 2015 Dyno Nobel has reportedly set a new world record for through seam blasting.
Iron ore price back below $US60 (0) July 2, 2015 The price of iron ore is in another downward spiral, trading at below $US60 per tonne.
Warkworth coal under threat from new ecological listing (0) July 1, 2015 The federal listing of 400 acres of critically endangered forest may threaten the approvals process for the Mt Thorley-Warkworth coal expansion project.
Mine safety training turns to virtual reality (0) July 1, 2015 Coal Services has teamed up with the University of Wollongong to measure the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train miners.
Kimberly Diamonds shifts to Africa (12) July 1, 2015 The Ellendale Diamond mine in the Kimberly region of WA is expected to close, leaving miners and support staff out of work .
New Eucla minerals sands mine close to approval (0) June 30, 2015 Diatreme Resources have edged closer to their goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin, with the release of their Public Environmental Review in WA.
Massive gold discovery in WA turning heads (0) June 30, 2015 The discovery of WA’s biggest gold deposit in the last decade has put Gold Road Resources in the spotlight.
X2 resources could acquire Rio Tinto’s coal assets (0) June 30, 2015 Reports have emerged that former boss of Xstrata, Mick Davies, is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of coal assets.
BHP carries out management changes (0) June 30, 2015 BHP has announced changes in its management structure, with more focus on petroleum.
Sydney’s water an acceptable risk for 13 years of coal (0) June 30, 2015 The proposed Springvale coal mine extension has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Assessment Commission, but has yet to jump through state and federal government hoops, as well ...
Mining needs to focus on the future, EY says (0) June 29, 2015 Ernst & Young’s latest mining risks survey has highlighted the shrinking investment landscape will have massive flow on effects for the sector’s future growth.
Regulatory burdens to reduce in WA (0) June 29, 2015 WA mines minister Bill Marmion has tabled a new bill in parliament which will consolidate environmental management provisions in the Mining Act 1978 into one part.
South32 continues fall since listing (6) June 29, 2015 South32 has continued its downward progression since listing, falling by a fifth since May, reaching a new low.
Nine die in attempted coal mine theft (0) June 29, 2015 Nine people have died in an abandoned Chinese coal mine while attempting to illegal mine coal.
Union calls FIFO camp tax breaks into question (0) June 29, 2015 The CFMEU has called for scrutiny of tax breaks for miners who utilise temporary accommodation camps to house workers, and released a new report on the issues for camps and ...
HHA Group enters administration (2) June 29, 2015 Heavy Haulage Australia, a McAleese Group subsidiary, has entered into administration, and McAleese is seeking recompense.
Make Every Step a Safe One with Rubber Soled Safety Boots (0) June 28, 2015 Whether it’s above or below ground, the rugged, remote and rough mining environment exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
New investment in Bradken (0) June 26, 2015 Dampened demand for mining equipment has led supplier Bradken to seek investment to pay down debt and increase operating flexibility.
Tricky dicks are taking the piss (0) June 26, 2015 The sale of prosthetic penises and fake urine used to pass mine site drug screening is on the rise, according to Queensland Police.
New cone crusher launched (23) June 26, 2015 Terex Minerals Processing has released a new cone crusher, the TCC1150.
The changing face of Australia’s Heavy Industry (0) June 26, 2015 With an increased focus on efficiencies and the bottom line, those working in Australia’s mining and oil and gas industries are looking for ways to improve productivity and production management.
Work has begun on Rio Tinto’s mining training centre being developed for the Yolngu people.
The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Underground construction and mining technology company Normet announces two key appointments to their Australia operations.
Energy Developments has entered into a new gas supply agreement with Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine.
With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
Applications are now open for BHP Billiton’s Australian Undergraduate Program.
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) has been charged with the deaths of two workers at the Mount Lyell mine in December 2013.
A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
Stanmore Coal has bought Isaac Plains coal mine for $1.
The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
MMG is set to build a $1.4 billion zinc mine in northwest Queensland.
A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
Mount Gibson mine has been fined $30,000 for safety breaches relating to work at heights.
The Federal inquiry into ice has heard the use of the drug is on the rise in the mining industry.
BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
McGraw Hill has acquired mining data firm SNL Financial for US$2.225 billion.
Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Social media reports have revealed another FIFO worker has ended his life in camp.
NRW has won a contract worth $140m for mining and ore haulage at Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi mine.
Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Hundreds of people rallied in Newcastle yesterday to show their support for the region’s mining industry.
An Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted for a new $6.7 billion coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Atlas Iron shares fell by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the company resumed trading for the first time in three months.
Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
Refrigeration and temperature regulation within cold storage facilities, blast freezers and other areas in food and beverage plants is critical to ensuring food is stored safely for human consumption.
A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Whitehaven Coal has applied to extend the life of mine at the closed Sunnyside Coal mine.
Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
A new World Bank report has forecast a grim future for the global mining industry.
The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.
A worker has been injured during demolition work at the Pike River coal mine.
The NSW coal industry has lost another 225 jobs due to the global downturn in the price of coal.
APA Group announced the Goldfields gas pipeline has passed the halfway mark and is on schedule for completion this year.
Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, has posted a record-breaking June quarter of iron ore production.
Port Waratah Coal Services has offered to pay a $12 million developer levy to offset the impacts of the proposed T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island.
Fortescue Metals Group has increased its yearly iron ore shipments by 33 per cent.
The New Zealand Government is spending NZ$6 million in surveying to improve national mining data.
New figures from the Department of Mines and Petroleum show 208 mining workers were seriously injured in the Goldfields in 2014-15.
CORRECTION: Australian Mining wishes to apologise for a factual error in the July 2015 print edition of the magazine.
The Queensland Government may reinstitute some restrictions on opposition to mining projects after overturning a bill outright banning certain anti-mining protests.
A new carbon capture research facility opened on Wednesday will make WA a world leader in the field of geosequestration.
Economic crime – corruption, fraud, IP infringement, cybercrime and accounting fraud exist on a global scale – presenting a very real threat to business processes, employee integrity, reputations of companies ...
Newcrest Mining has posted a 10 per cent lift in gold production for the June quarter.
Sheffield Resources have announced four new minerals sands discoveries in Western Australia.
BGC Contracting is set to cut 125 jobs as it scales back mining at both Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore mines.
The plunging gold price has slashed margins for miners around the world, making 10 per cent of production now uneconomical.
A worker in WA has sustained multiple bee stings after he was attacked by a swarm during rehab operations.
Reports have emerged that Adani has sacked two more contracting firms working on its massive Carmichael mine in Queensland.
The exit of one of Newcastle’s two tugboat companies will result in the loss of 50 jobs.
Around US$240 million will be spent on construction of a new eight-pen tug harbour at Hunt Point, as well as an additional six tugboats to meet projected increasing demand for ...
BHP Billiton has posted a 14 per cent rise in iron ore production to set a new record.
Erin Resources has acquired licences to grow cannabis in Namibia.
Embattled uranium miner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) declared it will write down its declared tax assets by up to $200 million as a result of the stalled Ranger 3 Deeps ...
Hall Engineering has won the contract to carry out remediation work at ERA’s Ranger uranium mine.
Legal challenges against Newcrest Mining’s exploration leases by Gold and Copper Resources have been dismissed in the Land and Environment Court.
Oil company ExxonMobil has been concerned about carbon-caused climate change since the early 80s, a former employee and climate expert revealed.
Atlas Iron has fallen short of its $180 million target, raising just $86 million in capital funding.
BHP winds back royalty payments to Iluka as iron ore continues to ebb.
Workers at the Gorgon project are a step closer to taking protected strike action after the Fair Work Commission approved their right to conduct a protected action ballot.
The value of Australian gold stocks were slammed yesterday after the price of the commodity hit a five-year low.
A worker at the Kanmantoo copper mine who was rushed to hospital yesterday could not have suffered from gas inhalation, according to Hillgrove Resources.
If you mix water with high-tech equipment and data assets, you are almost guaranteed to experience disasters left, right and centre.
Hitachi has released a new range of wheel loaders to increase capacity at quarries and smaller mining operations.
Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has successfully deployed from the International Space Station to trial space prospecting.
The appeal case of advertising scammer Peter Noel Anthony Sorensen has been dismissed by the Paramatta District Court, upholding his conviction for defrauding eight companies of $124,000.
Newcrest has reported the death of a worker at the Hidden Valley joint venture in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
Andrew Forrest’s investment in Impact Minerals caused the junior’s shares to climb 15 per cent on Friday.
Atlas Copco have created a new low pressure rock drill for surface drilling applications.
The mine that created mining behemoth Rio Tinto is set to re-open in Spain.
Anglo American has announced a writedown of $US4 billion due to its Minas-Rio iron ore project in Brazil and Australian coal assets.
Whitehaven Coal lifted production by 66 per cent in in the June quarter due to the continued ramp up of Maules Creek mine.
Poseidon Nickel has cut jobs as it halts plans to restart the Lake Johnston nickel operation.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said he is prepared to halt the development of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine if the project does not meet the strict conditions he put in place.
Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is seeking to remove the former Newman Government’s bill preventing certain objections against mining proposals.
The unhealthy stigma attached to mental health problems is stopping miners from seeking help.
Rio Tinto on track to deliver 360 Mt/a of iron ore, with key elements of the infrastructure that will support the expansion now complete.
Workers are reportedly wearing safety stickers on their work gear today to promote safety in the workplace, despite being banned by employers.
Fortescue Metals Group has shut one of two accommodation villages at Christmas Creek mine in a bid to cut costs.
GR Engineering has won another EPC contract for Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
The Shire of Esperance has lashed out at public suggestions by Cameco that they would want to use the WA port for shipping uranium.
Bradken has been forced to reaffirm its full-year guidance after its share price took a hit.
BHP has announced an impairment of around US$2.8 billion impairment against the value of its US onshore energy assets.
Sandfire Resources will soon commence construction of a $40 million solar power plant at the Degrussa Copper mine in Western Australia.
The NSW Minerals Council says discussions around the approval of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine have been dominated by “outlandish exaggerations” by people who oppose the mine.
While the QRC has lauded the Queensland budget as solid and responsible, the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies says the government has scrapped a key exploration drilling initiative.
Economic analysis of the Mt Thorley-Warkworth expansion was called into question after it was revealed the Department of Planning misled the Planning and Assessment Commission by saying it had tested ...
A widespread cut in production is needed if the mining industry is to grow, according to Macquarie Bank.
Farmers living near the Liverpool Plains have threatened legal action and civil disobedience in order to stop the construction of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine.
Vale plans to cut 25 million metric tonnes of high cost iron ore from its portfolio, but analysts say the move will do little to help the depressed price of ...
Remote supervision via your hard hat might sound a little far fetched, but an Australian start-up company is paving the way with just such an innovation.
Twenty seven West Australian high school students are set to spend a week travelling across the state’s south west in a bid to learn more about the mining industry.
The second episode of a two-part Australian Story special has seen Gina Rinehart recount the struggle she went through to save Hancock Prospecting after her father died.
With the uranium industry gaining momentum in WA, Canadian miner Cameco has suggested Esperance as an export hub for products.
Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
The University of NSW officially opened its new Mechanical Engineering Precinct last week, with the completion of the new Ainsworth building.
Iron ore’s wild ride continues as the commodity lifts to close to $US50 per tonne after an 11 per cent crash last week.
Unstable iron ore prices have scared investors away from the troubled HHA Group, resulting in job losses for 70 employees.
Atlas Copco has unveiled its new DrillAir Y35 portable compressor for geothermal drilling applications.
Political finger pointing and blatant name-calling has taken centre stage since Shenhua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal project was approved by Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Supporters of the proposed T4 coal loader at Newcastle will have to jump through a final hoop today, with 100 speakers registered to address a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing ...
The mining, manufacturing and quarrying industries put their workers and equipment through some of the toughest conditions on the planet.
Federal MP Clive Palmer has spoken up about China’s new coal testing regime, recommending retaliatory action.
Macmahon has announced Sybrandt van Dyk as its new CEO, effective immediately.
The Solomon Islands government have declared the Gold Ridge mine a disaster area, with the tailings dam close to overflow and environmental catastrophe.
There is growing demand for fieldys in WA, as the job market sees a revival.
The approval of Shenhua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal project by Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
With only one month to go before nominations close for the Prospect Awards, the Australian Mining team is looking for more of Australia’s best and brightest in the industry to ...
Hume Coal has announced plans for a new underground coal mine that could create 300 jobs.
Two mining workers have been injured in a vehicle collision that occurred 200km south of Port Hedland on Thursday afternoon.
Cummins Filtration have developed a new lubrication filter for its Cummins ISX engines.
The discovery of opals in a meteorite from Mars may be proof of life on the red planet.
Coal exports are still growing, in spite of a weakened market.
ESCO Corporation has released a new SecureLift lifting system.
Aurizon has won renewals for its Dawson and Callide coal mine haulage contracts.
Iron ore is trading at a record low of $US44.10 per tonne after crashing 11 per cent overnight.
Peabody Energy has sold off its Wilkie Creek coal mine to Sekitan Resources, a subsidiary of Exergen.
Queensland’s LNP opposition has proposed to establish a new commission to help private sector projects in the Galilee Basin seek public funding.
Rio Tinto has defended the expansion of the Warkworth coal mine in the face of changes to NSW planning regulations.
Excelsior Gold’s Bardoc South mining proposal has been approved by the WA DMP.
Safety concerns have again brought the Roy Hill project to the attention of WA safety regulators.
Orica has announced a reduction in production and jobs at its Gladstone Yarwun site.
NSW state government will today reveal a draft planning amendment to remove a rule which stipulates the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine must be the principal consideration when ...
The crew of a ship chartered by Rio Tinto has come to the attention of the ITF with reports of underpayment and poor conditions while operating in Australian waters.
Mining and construction engineering firms Ausenco and Duro Felguera have formed an alliance create a global EPC partnership.
The price of iron ore is tumbling to levels which threatens to leave some junior miners unprofitable.
Gina Rinehart has used a rare TV interview to talk about her father‘s discovery of the Hamersley iron ore deposits.
Sandvik has won a large contract for materials handling machinery in South Africa.
A worker has been injured this morning at the Boggabri coal mine.
Maag Industrial Pumps has launched a new range of stainless steel models of the G Series internal gear pumps.
Investigations are continuing after a coal wall collapse at Centennial Coal’s Clarence Colliery spilled into part of the Wollangambe River.
The search for missing WA prospector Jennie Kehlet is set to resume after police located the remains of her husband Raymond Kehlet at the bottom of a 12 metre mine ...
Rio Tinto has announced its support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
Drillsearch Energy has announced its CEO Brad Lingo is leaving the top job, effective immediately.
Cisco has officially opened its new Internet of Everything Innovation Centre at Curtin University.
Ellendale diamond mine owner Kimberley Diamonds has a history of failed royalty payments to the WA government.
Michelin has developed new mining tyres for the 250 ton rigid mining haul truck.
The mining industry is kicking on through the back end of a boom period, and is therefore under continuous financial pressure to optimise operational efficiencies.
Mine planning and scheduling solutions provider Minemax announces the release of Minemax Scheduler version 6.1.9 featuring new Capex functionality enhancements.
The Pilbara Ports Authority exported 21 per cent more iron ore this year
Embattled iron ore miner Atlas Iron recommenced mining at their Mount Webber mine this week.
Bridon has developed a new wire rope for electric mining shovels.
Graphite miner Talga Resources have commenced trial mining in Sweden
Dando Drilling has developed a new rig designed for drilling on steep terrain.
Contract workers are set to lose their jobs at BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur coal mine.
A raft of cuts are expected for staff at Anglo American offices around the world, in the effort to keep shareholders onside.
A longwall collapse at Glencore’s West Wallsend coal mine is set to hinder production at the site.
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says he is committed to boosting the number of women working in senior management roles at the company.
Redundancies at the Peabody mine have come under scrutiny in court, with the CFMEU warning of the potential for full-time employees to be replaced with cheaper contractors.
The heavy industries place workers and machinery in some of the toughest working conditions out there – making life difficult for the execution of faultless data management and transmission.
MTG has released new bucket protection systems for underground LHDs.
An open-pit mine wall collapse at Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine has left a public road closed for a month.
Australia’s biggest rail and ports company, Asciano, has been targeted by Canada’s Brookfield Infrastructure in a bid worth $9 billion.
Sandvik has released a new continuous miner for mid-size room and pillar applications, the MC350.
Thiess has won its first contract in the Americas, securing a services agreement for work at the Encuentro Oxides mine in Chile.
A new report states Western Australia needs to adopt an agenda of reform if it wants to be a world-leading global mineral and energy resources hub.
Dyno Nobel has reportedly set a new world record for through seam blasting.
The price of iron ore is in another downward spiral, trading at below $US60 per tonne.
Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine will shed between 30 and 50 full time roles at the operation.
The WA Government has launched a multi-million initiative to extend the life of major mines, as well as reveal the next big deposits.
Queensland treasury officials in the Newman government regarded the Carmichael coal project as “unbankable” due to high debt and offshore corporate structure.
The federal listing of 400 acres of critically endangered forest may threaten the approvals process for the Mt Thorley-Warkworth coal expansion project.
Coal Services has teamed up with the University of Wollongong to measure the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train miners.
The Ellendale Diamond mine in the Kimberly region of WA is expected to close, leaving miners and support staff out of work .
Peabody Energy is cutting production and jobs from its Metropolitan Mine in New South Wales.
Diatreme Resources have edged closer to their goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin, with the release of their Public Environmental Review in WA.
The discovery of WA’s biggest gold deposit in the last decade has put Gold Road Resources in the spotlight.
The final public hearings for the Warkworth mine extension are expected to see strong opposition from the Save Bulga.
Reports have emerged that former boss of Xstrata, Mick Davies, is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of coal assets.
BHP has announced changes in its management structure, with more focus on petroleum.
The proposed Springvale coal mine extension has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Assessment Commission, but has yet to jump through state and federal government hoops, as well ...
Newcrest Mining has started gold exploration at a tenement in North Queensland.
A fire has broken out at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine screenhouse.
Mobile network outages can occur at any time, and can last anywhere from minutes to days.
Ernst & Young’s latest mining risks survey has highlighted the shrinking investment landscape will have massive flow on effects for the sector’s future growth.
WA mines minister Bill Marmion has tabled a new bill in parliament which will consolidate environmental management provisions in the Mining Act 1978 into one part.
South32 has continued its downward progression since listing, falling by a fifth since May, reaching a new low.
A donation to the Australian Workers Union has come under scrutiny as it did not appear in electoral disclosures.
Nine people have died in an abandoned Chinese coal mine while attempting to illegal mine coal.
The CFMEU has called for scrutiny of tax breaks for miners who utilise temporary accommodation camps to house workers, and released a new report on the issues for camps and ...
Heavy Haulage Australia, a McAleese Group subsidiary, has entered into administration, and McAleese is seeking recompense.
Whether it’s above or below ground, the rugged, remote and rough mining environment exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
Dampened demand for mining equipment has led supplier Bradken to seek investment to pay down debt and increase operating flexibility.
Northern Territory miner Krucible Metals has been summonsed in relation to gross mismanagement of drilling programs.
Bechtel has raised more than $126,000 to support Leukaemia patients and their families.
The sale of prosthetic penises and fake urine used to pass mine site drug screening is on the rise, according to Queensland Police.
Terex Minerals Processing has released a new cone crusher, the TCC1150.
With an increased focus on efficiencies and the bottom line, those working in Australia’s mining and oil and gas industries are looking for ways to improve productivity and production management.