Mining slump creating skills shortage (14) September 30, 2015 The ongoing mining decline is creating a skills shortage as professionals exit the industry, and an unemployment rate triple that of the rest of the nation.
Leighton wins APLNG development contract (0) September 30, 2015 eighton Contractors has been contracted by APLNG to deliver gas field development works in the Surat Basin.
Cat Mining VP to resign (0) September 29, 2015 Caterpillar’s VP for mining has announced his resignation.
Greens call for coal levy to support workers (0) September 29, 2015 Greens head Richard Di Natale has called for a plan to levy coal miners for environmental rehabilitation and to support workers in retraining.
Rio’s Weipa solar plant begins operation (1) September 29, 2015 First Solar, Rio Tinto, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have announced Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has successfully commenced operation at Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine. ...
Concerns rise over cut BMA miners mental health (0) September 29, 2015 The Queensland mining community have fears over the mental health of those workers who lost their jobs in the BMA Blackwater mining cuts.
Glencore haemorrhages value (0) September 29, 2015 Glencore stocks have been slammed, with the miner shedding nearly a third of its value overnight.
Lucapa finds massive rare diamond (503) September 28, 2015 Lucapa Diamond has recovered its largest diamond yet since alluvial mining commenced at the Lulo Diamond Project in Angola in January 2015
ASI unveil new autonomous vehicle test facility (0) September 28, 2015 Autonomous Solutions, Inc (ASI) has announced the completion of a facilities expansion involving its unmanned vehicle test track.
New mining minster positive on industry (0) September 28, 2015 The newly appointed Federal mining minster Josh Frydenberg stepped in the new role with positivity for the future.
WIA helps Maverick Welding stay productive and consistent (0) September 28, 2015 Boilermaking is a tough job. Here in Australia it can be anywhere up to 50 degrees in the shade, but we still put on a leather jacket and gloves, heat ...
Lynxrail wins Roy Hill rail contract (0) September 28, 2015 Lynxrail will be installing its Automated Train Examiner (ATEx) technology on the new Roy Hill rail line.
Young achievers pave the way for mining public relations (0) September 25, 2015 A select group of young, South Australian filmmakers have reaped the rewards of their budding PR skills, which were recognised last night at the Dirt TV awards.
Reliable compressed air for mining operations (0) September 25, 2015 Rotary screw compressors are a good choice for mining operations. And the rental option is a good way to source them.
Corruption findings over NuCoal licence upheld (0) September 25, 2015 NuCoal Resources have suffered another blow after their case against the Independent Commission Against Corruption was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Banks mixed on mining’s future (0) September 25, 2015 Banks and investors have presented a divided front over the future of miners and commodity prices.
Coal outdone by renewables in UK (0) September 25, 2015 For the first time in history, renewable energy has outweighed coal-fired power in the UK’s electricity generation mix.
Sedgman win BHP iron ore contract (0) September 24, 2015 Sedgman has been awarded a contract for crushing and conveyor works at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
BHP pays majority of taxes to Australian government (0) September 23, 2015 BHP has released a new report which shows that most of their payments to governments worldwide are made to the Australian government.
Financial distress reduces productivity in the mining sector (0) September 23, 2015 Research indicates that financial wellbeing has one of the biggest impacts on overall personal wellbeing, making its influence in the resources industry profound.
Queensland FIFO report delayed (9) September 23, 2015 A final report from the Queensland parliamentary inquiry into the social impacts of FIFO practices has been delayed to fall in line with another investigation.
Terror attack at Chinese coal mine (0) September 23, 2015 An armed attack by alleged ‘separatists’ has been carried out at Chinese coal mine.
Roy Hill due for first export (0) September 23, 2015 The Roy Hill iron ore mine will begin exporting product sometime in October, according to Roy Hill Holdings chief executive Barry Fitzgerald.
BHP CEO pay falls (0) September 23, 2015 BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen a major decline in his remuneration year on year.
Jobs to go at Curragh coal mine (0) September 23, 2015 Approximately 100 contractor jobs are set to be cut from Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine.
Handling chemicals safely (0) September 23, 2015 Although workplace accidents involving industrial chemicals are trending downwards, they are still a real possibility. And it is the responsibility of business owners to safeguard against them.
World Coal Association chief says strong future for coal (0) September 22, 2015 Newly appointed chief of the World Coal Association (WCA) Benjamin Sporton has been touring the Asia-Pacific region to spruik the benefits of low-emission coal technology, and recently spoke with Australian ...
The head-to-toe guide to basic mining safety (0) September 22, 2015 According to Safe Work Australia and Australian Mining magazine, 53 mining workers died on the job in the seven years to 2014.
South32 sees massive resources increase (2) September 22, 2015 South32 has seen major increases in its resources and reserves across three of its operations
Cadia death report urges employee monitoring (0) September 22, 2015 A mine worker killed at the Cadia Ridgeway gold mine two weeks ago was alone for more than an hour before his body was discovered, prompting recommendations for regular monitoring ...
A platinum bull in the China shop? (0) September 22, 2015 Macquarie gets bullish on platinum group metals on the back of Chinese automotive demand.
“Sniffing” Technology- the Weak Link in LDAR Programs (24) September 22, 2015 Globally, gas leaks and subsequent explosions have caused worker deaths, long-term health problems, and harm to the surrounding environment and communities.
GE signs technology agreement with Chevron (0) September 21, 2015 GE Oil & Gas have signed a long term service agreement with Chervon Australia to provide subsea services for natural gas operators in Western Australia.
Shipping costs on the rise (0) September 21, 2015 Shipping costs are on the rise according to the Baltic Dry Index, which last week saw its largest gain since 2009.
New FIFO contract for Alliance Aviation (0) September 21, 2015 Alliance Aviation will continue to service the Olympic Dam FIFO contract for the next five year, extending their relationship with BHP Billiton.
Aditya Birla to sell Mount Gordon mine (0) September 21, 2015 Aditay Birla has announced it will sell the Mount Gordon copper mine to Lighthouse Minerals.
Rate hike for Singleton coal miners (0) September 21, 2015 Singleton council will vote on new plans to increase rates for mining companies and other businesses.
Frydenberg appointed as new mining minister (0) September 21, 2015 Following the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Australia is also welcoming a new Federal Resources Minister.
Can’t bear to split? – think again (0) September 21, 2015 In a period of the industry lifecycle where downtime costs are difficult to bear, it takes a brave operations director to choose an engineering solution that, on the face of ...
Advancements in mobile gas networks helping to save lives (0) September 21, 2015 Fast and effective toxic and flammable gas detection has saved numerous lives in a variety of industrial and dangerous environments such as mining, oil and gas drilling, shipbuilding, heavy fabrication ...
MMG to explore the Fraser Range for nickel (0) September 18, 2015 MMG has entered into a joint venture with Segue Resources which will see the company fund up to $14 million worth of nickel exploration in the Fraser Range.
Gold rallies as US rate rise falters (0) September 18, 2015 Gold returned in strength as the predicted US Federal interest rate rise failed to materialise.
Half a billion in royalties to come from QLD gas (0) September 17, 2015 The Queensland government expects to receive more than half a billion in LNG royalties by 2018-19, according to a report from EnergyQuest.
Global PR firm swears off coal, sticks with oil and gas (0) September 17, 2015 Global PR firm Edelman, hailed as the world’s biggest, has announced it will no longer represent companies involved with coal production, or climate change deniers.
Kimberley Diamonds former chairman arrested (0) September 16, 2015 Former Kimberley Diamonds executive chairman Alexandre Alexander has been arrested and charged with misleading the market.
Staff at Russell Vale Colliery sacked (0) September 16, 2015 The last 36 permanent mineworkers left at the Russell Vale Colliery have been sacked today without notice.
Near-miss at Roy Hill [UPDATE] (0) September 16, 2015 A worker at Roy Hill has escaped serious injury after falling through a catwalk.
WA exports reliant on iron ore to China (0) September 16, 2015 Western Australia needs to diversify its export base and trading partnerships beyond the needs of China, a new report has recommended.
Hundreds protest against NT fracking (0) September 16, 2015 Hundreds of people have marched to Parliament House in Darwin to protest against fracking in the Northern Territory.
Minerals Council of Australia welcomes Malcolm Turnbull (0) September 16, 2015 Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Brendan Pearson said the mining industry is looking forward to working with new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
JP Morgan says mining downturn bottomed out (59) September 16, 2015 JP Morgan has forecast the bottom of the downturn, and predicts an about-face in the industry’s fortunes.
Springvale coal mine gets PAC approvals (0) September 16, 2015 Centennial Coal’s Springvale coal mine in Lithgow has received Planning Assessment Commission approval for its planned expansion.
Surveying the future of mining (0) September 16, 2015 In this current age of tight margins and shrinking commodity prices it is now, more than ever before, important to know your mine.
New type of diamond discovered (0) September 15, 2015 A new type of diamond has been uncovered in frozen lava in Russia.
Research finds mining towns are more dangerous (0) September 15, 2015 Mining towns in WA have a higher risk of violent attacks than regional towns with diverse industry, a new study has shown.
Coal mine rehab scholarship open to students (0) September 14, 2015 Queensland Resources Council has invited students of ecological management and rehabilitation to apply for two scholarships worth up to $35,000 per year.
Telehandler tips in Super Pit (0) September 14, 2015 A worker has been injured at the Superpit when a telehandler tipped over on Friday afternoon last week.
SA’s new copper plan pushes ahead (0) September 14, 2015 South Australia’s government will seek input from stakeholders about their new copper strategy, following the launch of a consultation directions paper last week.
Newmont voted world’s most sustainable miner (0) September 14, 2015 Newmont has made the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking nearly a decade in the index.
Iron Road signs agreements for SA iron ore project (0) September 11, 2015 South Australia is edging ever closer to the start of a major iron ore mine, with a number of agreements signed to enable further development of the Central Eyre Iron ...
Production restarts at Cadia East (0) September 11, 2015 In the wake of the death of a mine worker at the Cadia Ridgeway mine, Newcrest has announced a restart to production.
Curtis Island workers face tax audits (0) September 11, 2015 Construction workers on Curtis Island LNG projects may face tax audits after concerns were raised about incorrect claims on tax returns.
WA resources worth nearly $100 billion (0) September 11, 2015 New figures from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have highlighted the value of the state’s resources industry.
BHP to drill NW shelf in 2018 (0) September 11, 2015 BHP has announced a renewed focus on “value over volume” in their petroleum business.
Iron ore rally will be short-lived (0) September 11, 2015 Iron is trading at a two-month high at close to $US60 per tonne, however most analysts predict the upswing will not last.
BHP joins Canadian carbon capture venture (0) September 11, 2015 A new partnership between BHP Billiton and a Canadian electricity provider will see the implementation of a world first full chain power carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
FMG not in a hurry to sell a stake in its mines (0) September 10, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group has been approached by two parties interested in buying a stake in its mining operations, but the company is not in a rush to sell.
WA nickel mine cuts jobs (0) September 10, 2015 Independence Group has blamed the low nickel price for job cuts at its Long mine near Kalgoorlie.
Is gold’s recovery over? (0) September 10, 2015 A likely US interest rate hike has smashed the gold price, pushing it close to the US$1100 psychological barrier.
SA nuclear commission starts today (0) September 9, 2015 The first of South Australia’s public hearings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission will begin today.
Copper price jumps (0) September 9, 2015 The copper price has recorded a 6 per cent rise, sealing a seven week high for the metal.
Shenhua called to revisit environmental effects of Watermark coal mine (0) September 9, 2015 Chinese coal miner Shenhua has failed to do its homework on the effects of groundwater drawdown at the proposed Watermark mine, according to a researcher from University of Western Sydney.
Quality without the costs (0) September 9, 2015 Mining is undergoing one of the greatest challenges it has faced since the global financial crisis.
Unity Mining pulls on-site cyanide plans (0) September 9, 2015 Unity Mining has pulled its application for cyanide processing of concentrate at its Dargues gold mine.
Glencore to close mines in order to reduce debt (0) September 8, 2015 Glencore has moved to strengthen its balance sheet by announcing it will cut dividends, suspend operations at several mines, and undertake $US2.5 billion in capital raising.
Survey shows satisfaction of QLD miners (0) September 7, 2015 A survey of resource industry and mining FIFO workers in Queensland has showed high levels of satisfaction with workplace accommodation and transport arrangements.
Count on fire detection, not rebuilding approval (0) September 7, 2015 Who would want to live near a company with a sub-par safety record, knowing that there’s a chance the operator might add to its history of mishaps?
3D Sensors Ensure Safe & Efficient Mobile Machines in Mines (0) September 7, 2015 Whether it’s dealing with extreme temperatures, dust, wind, rain, floods or exposure to sunlight, the Australian mining industry thrusts its workers and mobile machinery into some of the harshest working ...
World’s largest pull scraper launched (0) September 7, 2015 K-Tec Earthmovers has released the 1263 ADT, which it calls the world’s largest earthmoving scraper.
Rio Tinto makes a strong case for growth in Chinese steel production (0) September 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has reiterated predictions that China will produce one billion tonnes of steel by 2030, stating long-term demand for iron ore is strong despite the commodity’s price plunge this ...
Supreme Court rejects anti-GVK appeal (0) September 4, 2015 An environmental appeal against Gina Rinehart’s GVK-Hancock Alpha coal mine has been quashed in the Supreme Court.
Rio Tinto trashes changes to the NSW mining policy (0) September 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
Bell Bay smelter clocks up 60 years (0) September 4, 2015 Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Hughes Drilling win BMA contract (1) September 4, 2015 Hughes Drilling has been subcontracted by Downer to provide overburden and coal drilling services at the Blackwater mine.
When the Going Gets Tough, You Need Structural Adhesives (1136) September 4, 2015 The future of manufacturing will demand lightweight design, high productivity and economic efficiency – all of which can become a reality with the use of versatile, flexible and reliable structural ...
Redwater drug searches continue at Pilbara mine sites (0) September 3, 2015 The third phase of Pilbara drug investigation operation Operation Redwater rolled out earlier this week, with nearly 1200 Roy Hill and BHP workers searched.
Has the mining downturn finished? (3) September 3, 2015 WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
WDS enters administration (2) September 3, 2015 Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
BMA say no forced redundancies at Blackwater (0) September 3, 2015 No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Rio Tinto increases use of drones (5) September 2, 2015 Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
80 jobs lost from Wollongong Coal (0) September 2, 2015 Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine officially opened (0) September 2, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Australia and India create new coal technology centre (0) September 2, 2015 Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Empowering employees to be more financially-fit (0) September 2, 2015 Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
HunterNet sign MoU with China at AIMEX (0) September 1, 2015 A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Bradken ends merger talks (2) September 1, 2015 Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Exploration spending lowest since GFC (23) September 1, 2015 Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
AIMEX starts today (0) September 1, 2015 The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
AIMEX Opens Today! (1 Sept) Largest Indian Delegation Ever (0) September 1, 2015 This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Palmer to sue CITIC for $10 billion (0) August 31, 2015 Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP calls for pragmatic approach to coal (0) August 31, 2015 Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
BPEQ engineers partnership with QUT (0) August 31, 2015 The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Huge writedown for Macmahon in full year results (0) August 31, 2015 Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
‘Tougher than old boots: 3 Things you want from Mining Footwear’ (0) August 31, 2015 Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Talga triples Swedish graphite resources (18) August 28, 2015 Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
Newcastle Council to divest from fossil fuels (0) August 27, 2015 Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
Cause of Boggabri EWP accident remains unclear (0) August 27, 2015 A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
Ausenco win BMA EPC contract (0) August 27, 2015 Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica changes its operating model (23) August 27, 2015 Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
3M releases new welding safety solutions (0) August 27, 2015 AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
New fibre optics technology lab established (0) August 26, 2015 The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
FMG shares drop to new low (0) August 25, 2015 Iron ore producer FMG has seen a massive share price fall in line with the global stock market plunge, dropping all the way to $1.58 this morning at open of ...
Union rep sacked for taking sick leave (0) August 25, 2015 A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
Serious injury data revealed for WA in 2013 (0) August 25, 2015 Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Drayton South gets state approval (0) August 25, 2015 Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Mine ignores energy drink drug test claims (0) August 25, 2015 A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
Rewarding safety milestones a recipe for disaster (0) August 24, 2015 With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Red Mountain declares high grade gold samples (0) August 24, 2015 Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
Are You Sure Your Manufacturing Machinery is Compliant? (0) August 24, 2015 The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Coal decline bad for investors (5) August 21, 2015 Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Union anger over Blackwater redundancies (3) August 21, 2015 Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Urine drug testing to continue at Port Kembla coal facility (0) August 21, 2015 Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
Honeywell flame detectors keeping Australian industry safe and secure (0) August 21, 2015 Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
Abbot Point coal terminal releases EIS (0) August 21, 2015 The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Another miner turns away from mining (0) August 20, 2015 With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
The ongoing mining decline is creating a skills shortage as professionals exit the industry, and an unemployment rate triple that of the rest of the nation.
Glencore’s share price has revived slightly after a massive drop yesterday.
eighton Contractors has been contracted by APLNG to deliver gas field development works in the Surat Basin.
Caterpillar’s VP for mining has announced his resignation.
Greens head Richard Di Natale has called for a plan to levy coal miners for environmental rehabilitation and to support workers in retraining.
An Australian success story of design innovation, engineering expertise and product excellence, Striker is a reputed heavy equipment manufacturing company that has made its presence felt in the global market ...
First Solar, Rio Tinto, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have announced Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has successfully commenced operation at Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine. ...
The Queensland mining community have fears over the mental health of those workers who lost their jobs in the BMA Blackwater mining cuts.
Glencore stocks have been slammed, with the miner shedding nearly a third of its value overnight.
Lucapa Diamond has recovered its largest diamond yet since alluvial mining commenced at the Lulo Diamond Project in Angola in January 2015
Autonomous Solutions, Inc (ASI) has announced the completion of a facilities expansion involving its unmanned vehicle test track.
A new legal fight has erupted at Roy Hill relating to failure to make payments.
The newly appointed Federal mining minster Josh Frydenberg stepped in the new role with positivity for the future.
Boilermaking is a tough job. Here in Australia it can be anywhere up to 50 degrees in the shade, but we still put on a leather jacket and gloves, heat ...
Lynxrail will be installing its Automated Train Examiner (ATEx) technology on the new Roy Hill rail line.
A select group of young, South Australian filmmakers have reaped the rewards of their budding PR skills, which were recognised last night at the Dirt TV awards.
Rotary screw compressors are a good choice for mining operations. And the rental option is a good way to source them.
NuCoal Resources have suffered another blow after their case against the Independent Commission Against Corruption was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Banks and investors have presented a divided front over the future of miners and commodity prices.
For the first time in history, renewable energy has outweighed coal-fired power in the UK’s electricity generation mix.
Haulmax has been awarded a $3 million grant to help develop two new explosives units for the surface mining industry.
Cat will slash jobs as the manufacturer records a 5 per cent fall in revenues year on year.
Gold miner Newmont has flagged potential plans to Barrick Gold’s share in the Kalgoolie Super Pit.
Santos has started producing its first LNG at Curtis Island, on schedule.
Sedgman has been awarded a contract for crushing and conveyor works at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
BHP has released a new report which shows that most of their payments to governments worldwide are made to the Australian government.
Research indicates that financial wellbeing has one of the biggest impacts on overall personal wellbeing, making its influence in the resources industry profound.
An old tailings dam in north-western Queensland may see a new life as a producing gold mine.
A final report from the Queensland parliamentary inquiry into the social impacts of FIFO practices has been delayed to fall in line with another investigation.
An armed attack by alleged ‘separatists’ has been carried out at Chinese coal mine.
Southern Cross will fill Downer’s boots, after the contractor walked away from an ammonia plant construction job.
The Roy Hill iron ore mine will begin exporting product sometime in October, according to Roy Hill Holdings chief executive Barry Fitzgerald.
BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen a major decline in his remuneration year on year.
Approximately 100 contractor jobs are set to be cut from Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine.
Although workplace accidents involving industrial chemicals are trending downwards, they are still a real possibility. And it is the responsibility of business owners to safeguard against them.
Newly appointed chief of the World Coal Association (WCA) Benjamin Sporton has been touring the Asia-Pacific region to spruik the benefits of low-emission coal technology, and recently spoke with Australian ...
According to Safe Work Australia and Australian Mining magazine, 53 mining workers died on the job in the seven years to 2014.
A new uranium mine near Wiluna in WA would create 225 jobs, according to Canadian miner Cameco.
South32 has seen major increases in its resources and reserves across three of its operations
Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine’s proposed expansion has received Department of Planning approval.
A mine worker killed at the Cadia Ridgeway gold mine two weeks ago was alone for more than an hour before his body was discovered, prompting recommendations for regular monitoring ...
Macquarie gets bullish on platinum group metals on the back of Chinese automotive demand.
CIMIC Group announces the launch of a new mining equipment hire business, FleetCo.
Globally, gas leaks and subsequent explosions have caused worker deaths, long-term health problems, and harm to the surrounding environment and communities.
GE Oil & Gas have signed a long term service agreement with Chervon Australia to provide subsea services for natural gas operators in Western Australia.
Shipping costs are on the rise according to the Baltic Dry Index, which last week saw its largest gain since 2009.
Fortescue Metals has unveiled a new apprenticeship program focused on increasing the number of Aboriginal tradies.
Alliance Aviation will continue to service the Olympic Dam FIFO contract for the next five year, extending their relationship with BHP Billiton.
Aditay Birla has announced it will sell the Mount Gordon copper mine to Lighthouse Minerals.
Singleton council will vote on new plans to increase rates for mining companies and other businesses.
Following the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Australia is also welcoming a new Federal Resources Minister.
In a period of the industry lifecycle where downtime costs are difficult to bear, it takes a brave operations director to choose an engineering solution that, on the face of ...
Fast and effective toxic and flammable gas detection has saved numerous lives in a variety of industrial and dangerous environments such as mining, oil and gas drilling, shipbuilding, heavy fabrication ...
MMG has entered into a joint venture with Segue Resources which will see the company fund up to $14 million worth of nickel exploration in the Fraser Range.
Gold returned in strength as the predicted US Federal interest rate rise failed to materialise.
The ACCC’s chairman has raised concerns about Royal Dutch Shell’s $70 billion takeover of BG Group worsening east coast gas availability and prices.
Around 50 workers are expected to lose their jobs at Sibelco’s magnesia mine and processing plant in Queensland.
Wollongong Coal’s sacking of 44 staff from the Russell Vale Colliery yesterday has attracted scathing criticism from local MP Anna Watson.
Downer has pulled out of the Burrup Peninsula ammonium plant construction project over a pay dispute.
The Queensland government expects to receive more than half a billion in LNG royalties by 2018-19, according to a report from EnergyQuest.
Global PR firm Edelman, hailed as the world’s biggest, has announced it will no longer represent companies involved with coal production, or climate change deniers.
Western Australia has launched the world’s first code of practice for safe autonomous mining.
Former Kimberley Diamonds executive chairman Alexandre Alexander has been arrested and charged with misleading the market.
The last 36 permanent mineworkers left at the Russell Vale Colliery have been sacked today without notice.
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A worker at Roy Hill has escaped serious injury after falling through a catwalk.
Western Australia needs to diversify its export base and trading partnerships beyond the needs of China, a new report has recommended.
Hundreds of people have marched to Parliament House in Darwin to protest against fracking in the Northern Territory.
The Minerals Council of Australia has announced the release of a blueprint for mental health and well-being in the mining industry.
Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Brendan Pearson said the mining industry is looking forward to working with new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
An enormous boulder of Australian jade has been donated to the National Rock Garden in Canberra.
JP Morgan has forecast the bottom of the downturn, and predicts an about-face in the industry’s fortunes.
Centennial Coal’s Springvale coal mine in Lithgow has received Planning Assessment Commission approval for its planned expansion.
In this current age of tight margins and shrinking commodity prices it is now, more than ever before, important to know your mine.
A new type of diamond has been uncovered in frozen lava in Russia.
The shortlisted finalists for the 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been released.
Mining towns in WA have a higher risk of violent attacks than regional towns with diverse industry, a new study has shown.
Anglo American has completed the sale of two copper mines in Chile in a deal worth $US300 million.
Gem Diamonds has sold its 357 carat diamond for US$19.3 million.
Australia will soon see its first indigenous-owned iron ore mine, thanks to a deal struck with Fortescue Metals Group.
Queensland Resources Council has invited students of ecological management and rehabilitation to apply for two scholarships worth up to $35,000 per year.
A worker has been injured at the Superpit when a telehandler tipped over on Friday afternoon last week.
South Australia’s government will seek input from stakeholders about their new copper strategy, following the launch of a consultation directions paper last week.
Newmont has made the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking nearly a decade in the index.
South Australia is edging ever closer to the start of a major iron ore mine, with a number of agreements signed to enable further development of the Central Eyre Iron ...
In the wake of the death of a mine worker at the Cadia Ridgeway mine, Newcrest has announced a restart to production.
Construction workers on Curtis Island LNG projects may face tax audits after concerns were raised about incorrect claims on tax returns.
A digital photography workshop being run by Glencore and the Queensland Art Gallery is allowing students in Central Queensland to capture stunning images of their towns.
New figures from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum have highlighted the value of the state’s resources industry.
BHP has announced a renewed focus on “value over volume” in their petroleum business.
Iron is trading at a two-month high at close to $US60 per tonne, however most analysts predict the upswing will not last.
A new partnership between BHP Billiton and a Canadian electricity provider will see the implementation of a world first full chain power carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
IPACS Australia has opened a new mining remote monitoring operations centre in South Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has been approached by two parties interested in buying a stake in its mining operations, but the company is not in a rush to sell.
Independence Group has blamed the low nickel price for job cuts at its Long mine near Kalgoorlie.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia has released a Mental Health Blueprint for WA miners.
A likely US interest rate hike has smashed the gold price, pushing it close to the US$1100 psychological barrier.
Union representatives in Gladstone have expressed their disapproval at local workers being made redundant before FIFO staff at the Curtis Island LNG projects.
The first of South Australia’s public hearings of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission will begin today.
The copper price has recorded a 6 per cent rise, sealing a seven week high for the metal.
Chinese coal miner Shenhua has failed to do its homework on the effects of groundwater drawdown at the proposed Watermark mine, according to a researcher from University of Western Sydney.
Mining is undergoing one of the greatest challenges it has faced since the global financial crisis.
Unity Mining has pulled its application for cyanide processing of concentrate at its Dargues gold mine.
Mining is set to begin immediately at Kidman Resources’ Burbanks gold mine after the project received planning approval.
A father-of-two who died at Newcrest’s Cadia Ridgeway gold mine on Sunday was operating a modified shotcrete machine.
The results of a survey into mining employee satisfaction in Queensland have been met with suspicion by unions.
Glencore has moved to strengthen its balance sheet by announcing it will cut dividends, suspend operations at several mines, and undertake $US2.5 billion in capital raising.
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched an advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the positive aspects of the coal mining industry.
Underground mine workers were evacuated from Glencore’s Newlands coal mine last week due to elevated levels of gas.
A survey of resource industry and mining FIFO workers in Queensland has showed high levels of satisfaction with workplace accommodation and transport arrangements.
A contractor has been injured at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak iron ore mine.
A 28-year-old mine worker has died at Newcrest’s Cadia Ridgeway gold mine, located near Orange in New South Wales.
A worker has died at Hanking Gold’s mine following a truck rollover yesterday.
Who would want to live near a company with a sub-par safety record, knowing that there’s a chance the operator might add to its history of mishaps?
The latest bearing industry forecasts predict worldwide sales of bearings will rise to $US100 billion in 2018, highlighting the importance of the lubricator in industrial applications.
Whether it’s dealing with extreme temperatures, dust, wind, rain, floods or exposure to sunlight, the Australian mining industry thrusts its workers and mobile machinery into some of the harshest working ...
K-Tec Earthmovers has released the 1263 ADT, which it calls the world’s largest earthmoving scraper.
Imagine Intelligent Materials has executed a sales and certification deal with ASX-listed MRL Corporation for graphite and graphene products.
Rio Tinto has reiterated predictions that China will produce one billion tonnes of steel by 2030, stating long-term demand for iron ore is strong despite the commodity’s price plunge this ...
An environmental appeal against Gina Rinehart’s GVK-Hancock Alpha coal mine has been quashed in the Supreme Court.
Rio Tinto has labelled changes to the NSW Environmental Planning policy as “ill-conceived”, stating it creates further uncertainty for Mount Thorley Warkworth employees.
Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Hughes Drilling has been subcontracted by Downer to provide overburden and coal drilling services at the Blackwater mine.
Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine has been granted a mining lease for its Stage Two project.
More than 80 full time workers have been cut from Anglo American’s Capcoal mine.
The future of manufacturing will demand lightweight design, high productivity and economic efficiency – all of which can become a reality with the use of versatile, flexible and reliable structural ...
A worker has been injured this morning in an EWP accident at the Ichthys onshore project near Darwin.
Koalas could stop Shenua’s $1.2 billion Watermark coal mine from being developed as a case begins in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
The third phase of Pilbara drug investigation operation Operation Redwater rolled out earlier this week, with nearly 1200 Roy Hill and BHP workers searched.
A leading PR firm has called on the coal and gas industries to fight misinformation spread by green activist groups with a broad social media campaign.
WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Residents of the Victorian town of Morwell have accused the state Department of Health of covering up the health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Atlas Iron is set to save itself $1 million per year by reducing the number of senior executives from five to three.
Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
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This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
The newly developed NSW mining policy will be implemented Wednesday.
Subzero has won a contract for rehabilitation works at Glencore’s Bulga coal mine.
Atlas Copco has unveiled a new plug and play light tower, the QLB 02.
The New Acland coal mine expansion has received a draft authority from the Queensland government, but not without ongoing controversy.
The iron ore price rose on Friday, fighting against the current market malaise.
Austin Engineering has signed a joint venture with plant repair and maintenance company BK Plant Repairs and Maintenance.
Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Watpac has won an $80 million contract to deliver mining services at Hanking Gold’s new Axehandle mine.
Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
The mining industry in Australia has a fatality rate of nearly three fatalities per 100,000 workers – the fifth highest of all Australian industries, so while existing safety measures are ...
A new cheaper method for recovering low grade platinum metals has been found.
Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
In an effort to improve production in tough market conditions, Woodside Petroleum is investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Michelin has developed new loader tyres with improved casing protection.
Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
Glencore and the Bloomfield Group are set to acquire Vale’s Integra coal complex in the Hunter Valley.
Ipswich City Council has declared it will block plans to develop any new mine, mining extension, or coal seam gas project in the city.
An autonomous haul truck and a manned water cart have collided on a West Australian BHP mine site.
BHP Billiton’s underlying profit has fallen by 52 per cent to $US6.4 billion.
Maptek has released new laser scanners for underground mines.
The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
Iron ore producer FMG has seen a massive share price fall in line with the global stock market plunge, dropping all the way to $1.58 this morning at open of ...
A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
South32 shares have slumped following the release of disappointing results.
Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Ausenco has won a contract to provide EPCM services for a gold processing facility in North Africa.
Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
The rapid decrease in the number of mining tenements around Kalgoorlie has left the local council with a massive budget shortfall.
With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
Abergeldie has recently completed construction of the deepest blind bored vent shaft yet built in Australia.
The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
A rare mineral has been rediscovered in the UK.
Santos head David Knox has announced he will resign from the leadership of the energy company.
According to Ernst & Young, productivity is in the top two rankings for business risks facing mining companies in 2015-2016.
Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a third public hearing on plans to extend Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
Downer has been awarded two contracts worth $225 million at BMA’s Blackwater coal mine.
Western Australia has more than halved the time take to grant exploration licences in the state.
Queensland resources minister Anthony Lynham has slammed the Federal Government for its plans to restrict objections to mining developments.
Automation, innovation and improvements to regulatory process and timelines to support new development will be vital for future mining prosperity according to two of Australia’s respected mining leaders, and expert ...
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