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BHP flags sale of its Nickel West business (75) May 14, 2014 BHP Billiton has today announced a review of its West Australian Nickel West business which could see the sale of the Mt Keith, Cliffs and Leinster mines and associated infrastructure.
Northern Star Resources adds to its portfolio with Newmont gold mine purchase (0) May 14, 2014 Northern Star Resources has made another West Australian gold mine acquisition, this time buying Newmont’s Jundee mine for $82.5 million.
Andrew Mackenzie discusses sales and productivity at mining conference (0) May 14, 2014 BHP Billiton has told a mining conference that portfolio simplification is compelling, but said a decision on whether to sell a number of non-core assets or go ahead with a ...
Nathan Tinkler takes another run at coal, buys Peabody mine (0) May 14, 2014 Former billionaire Nathan Tinkler has re-entered the mining sector with the purchase of Peabody Energy’s Wilkie Creek coal mine for $150 million.
Emeco exits Indonesia (15) May 14, 2014 Emeco has announced it will completely exit Indonesia and downsize business in the region following a strategic review.
Rio Tinto brings on Pilbara iron ore expansion ahead of schedule (6) May 14, 2014 Rio Tinto has ramped up production at its West Australian iron ore sites, brining on an expansion two months ahead of schedule.
150 miners dead, hundreds trapped, in Turkish coal mine explosion (0) May 14, 2014 More than 150 miners have been confirmed killed and at least 200 remain trapped after a coal mine explosion in western Turke
Community conflicts costing miners billions (0) May 13, 2014 New research has shown the cost of communities and miners going head to head, and it runs into the billions.
Indian Thiess CEO arrested, chairman Bruce Monro accused (0) May 13, 2014 The chief of Thiess mining operations in India has been arrested on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust.
New under-sea cable project for LNG off NW coast (0) May 13, 2014 A $100 million deal has just been signed for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art fibre optic cable between Darwin and Port Hedland.
GE Mining announces new CEO (0) May 13, 2014 GE Mining has appointed its CEO for Australia and NZ, Steve Sargent, as the new president and CEO of GE Mining.
QLD Government signs new 30 year mining vision for the state (0) May 13, 2014 The Queensland Government has signed a new blueprint for the state’s resources future, focusing on global competitiveness.
The state of Australia: business (0) May 13, 2014 In this ten part Conversation series writers examine the state of Australia. In this edition our business and economy is looked in to ahead of the budget.
MUA ready to strike over Teekay tugboats EBA (0) May 13, 2014 Tugboat workers employed by Teekay Shipping have voted to take protected industrial action if EBA negotiations with the company do not reach a resolution.
RUI Sydney Resources Round-up (0) May 12, 2014 The RIU Sydney Resources Round-up has built up a top-notch reputation over the last 11 years and continues to bring together great companies doing amazing work in the world of ...
A real smartphone for miners from Cat (0) May 12, 2014 The Cat B15 smartphone has got true mining pedigree, and stands up to a lot of punishment, even when used as a very expensive road.
Coal conveyor destroyed after Steelworks fire (0) May 12, 2014 Fire has destroyed a coal conveyor belt at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks.
New Hope Group GM says he has no influence over Qld Liberals (0) May 12, 2014 New Hope Group has claimed the company has no influential ties with the Queensland government, despite revelations of massive donations to the LNP.
New species of metal eating plant uncovered (0) May 12, 2014 A new hyperaccumulator species of plant that absorbs heavy metals has been discovered in the Philippines.
Woman dressed as gecko blocks coal trains (0) May 12, 2014 A woman dressed as a gecko blocked a coal train from entering the Kooragang Island terminals at the weekend, as protests against the industry continue to get more dangerous.
Coal still burning at Hazelwood mine (0) May 12, 2014 Over a month after the Hazelwood coal mine was declared safe, hotspots are still burning at the site.
Santos takes pipeline under Gladstone Harbour to GLNG gas plant (0) May 12, 2014 The final section of a gas transmission pipeline has been successfully pushed through a tunnel beneath the Gladstone Harbour to Curtis Island.
Aurizon plan to dump enterprise agreements in Qld (0) May 12, 2014 Rail freight company Aurizon has accused the unions of wanting to retain ‘outdated’ working conditions as it moves to terminate 14 enterprise agreements in Queensland.
First coal mined at Cockatoo Coal’s Baralaba North’s coal mine (0) May 12, 2014 Cockatoo Coal has begun mining operations at its Baralaba North expansion project, and will create 200 new mining jobs.
Ausdrill appoints new African COO (0) May 12, 2014 Ausdrill has appointed John Kavanagh to the role of COO – Africa.
Shaft collapse brings new setbacks to Ranger 3 Deeps uranium operation (0) May 12, 2014 The Ranger 3 Deeps exploration decline project has suffered another setback after a collapse during works on a new ventilation shaft last week.
Rio Tinto chairman says market volatility will stabilise in long term (0) May 9, 2014 Thursday’s AGM saw Jan Du Plessis reassured shareholders with high earnings figures, and predictions of short- to medium-term market volatility.
Glencore’s Mangoola coal mine gets ramp-up approval from PAC (0) May 9, 2014 The Planning Assessment Commission has approved a modification of Glencore’s Mangoola mine which will see the site ramp up coal production by 3 million tonnes a year.
Vale halts New Caledonia nickel operations after spill (0) May 9, 2014 Vale has suspended plant operations in New Caledonia after an acidic spill.
Social media lands Komatsu workers in hot water (0) May 9, 2014 Komatsu has stood down two workers after discovering photos of the men at the Welshpool workshop holding cats.
Hughes Drilling wins Fortescue drilling contracts (0) May 9, 2014 Hughes Drilling has been awarded grade control drilling contracts for Fortescue’s Solomon Hub iron ore mines.
Mayors and unions hit out at Aurizon decision to cut rail jobs (0) May 9, 2014 Two Queensland mayors and various unions have slammed Aurizon’s decision to cut 480 jobs by 2017.
CME awarded sole Trackstack distributorship for Australia (0) May 9, 2014 Crushing & Mining Equipment has been awarded the sole Trackstack mobile tracked conveyors and stockpilers distributorship for Australia.
Tasmanian Minerals Council writes off Greens as “absurd” (0) May 9, 2014 The Greens continue to call for greater taxes on the mining industry, but the head of the Tasmanian Mineral Council has slammed such notions as “absurd”.
Massive $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine approved (0) May 9, 2014 The Queensland government has signed off on Adani’s $16.5 billion Carmichael mine, set to be one of the biggest coal mines in the world.
Former BP head Tony Hayward appointed head of GlencoreXstrata (0) May 9, 2014 Tony Hayward, the former CEO of energy company BP, has been appointed as the new chairman of GlencoreXstrata.
BREAKING: Rio Tinto dismisses Ranger rehab funding concerns as “hypothetical” (0) May 8, 2014 Rio Tinto has stated that concerns about the funding for rehabilitation of the Northern Territory Ranger mine site are hypothetical, and remain the concerns of the ERA board of directors.
Central Norseman Gold project placed into care and maintenance (0) May 8, 2014 Central Norseman Gold has announced plans to place its three West Australian mines into care and maintenance following revelations the company has incurred a loss of $3.2 million over 6 ...
BSGR, defendant in Rio Tinto Simandou corruption claims, sues Guinea (0) May 8, 2014 BSGR Resources, which has been accused of bribery and corruption by Rio Tinto over the Simandou deposit, is suing Guinea and its president.
Arrium cuts 120 jobs in Newcastle (0) May 8, 2014 Miner and steel maker Arrium is cutting 20% of its workforce at its Waratah site in Newcastle.
Missing prospector found (852) May 8, 2014 A 76-year-old prospector who went missing near Kalgoorlie on Tuesday has been found safe and well.
Chamber of Minerals and Energy calls for increased focus on worker fatigue (0) May 8, 2014 The Chamber of Minerals and Energy has highlighted the need to address worker fatigue in the mining industry, particularly for those working longer days.
Decmil wins Rio Tinto West Angelas contract (0) May 8, 2014 Decmil has been awarded a new contract for the non-process infrastructure to support the expansion of Rio’s West Angelas Deposit B.
480 jobs to cut be from Aurizon (0) May 8, 2014 Rail freight operator Aurizon has announced plans to cut 480 employees from its Queensland operations by 2017 as part of a major restructure.
Claims there is no market for Galilee Basin coal slammed by mining industry (0) May 7, 2014 The Minerals Council of Australia said a report warning against developing the coal-rich Galilee Basin is “activist-linked academics to try and undermine Australia’s $60 billion coal industry”.
New state budget funding targets Victorian exploration projects (0) May 7, 2014 The Victorian Government has earmarked $15 million to drive mineral exploration in regional and rural Victoria
Miner dies at Grasstree coal mine UPDATE (0) May 7, 2014 A miner has died at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine.
New drug testing clinic to service north-west NSW mining industry (0) May 7, 2014 A new drug testing clinic is set to open in Boggabri to cater for the growing mining industry in north-west New South Wales.
Monadelphous secures new contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto (0) May 7, 2014 Engineering and construction firm Monadelphous has today announced the securing of several new contracts, seeing work out for another three years.
Rio Tinto called to account for ERA rehab funding at Ranger uranium mine (0) May 7, 2014 Rio Tinto will be called to account for their position on the issue of funding rehabilitation operations at ERA’s Ranger mine in Kakadu, at their Australian AGM in Melbourne tomorrow.
Rolls Royce sells turbine and compressor division to Siemens (0) May 7, 2014 Rolls Royce has sold its energy gas turbine and compressor business to Siemens for more than $1.4 billion.
Whitehaven Coal restarts Narrabri longwall mining (0) May 7, 2014 Whitehaven Coal has restarted longwall production at its Narrabri coal mine.
South Australian Paris silver gets $5 million boost (0) May 7, 2014 South Australia’s Eyre Penninsula continues to show signs of a burgeoning micro-boom, with Investigator Resources declaring a fresh $5 million investment this year for the development of their Paris silver ...
Prospector missing near Kalgoorlie (0) May 7, 2014 Police and State Emergency Service crews will continue their search this morning after a prospector went missing near Kalgoorlie.
Leighton lifts profit on strong oil and gas demand (0) May 7, 2014 A strong performance in infrastructure and oil and gas construction has seen Leighton Holdings post a 24 per cent increase in net profit to $152 million for the three months ...
Uncertain future for camp expansion in Gladstone (0) May 7, 2014 Councillors in Gladstone have unanimously supported a development application to double the capacity of a worker accommodation village, despite an anticipated reduction in the worker population in the area.
South Australian copper to fill a global void: OZ Minerals (0) May 6, 2014 With rich copper profiles and production increases predicted at South Australian copper mines, Australia’s “other” resources state looks well positioned to capitalise on increased Chinese investment, according to Prominent Hill ...
‘Environmental choir’ blocks Whitehaven Coal trucks (0) May 6, 2014 Haulage at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga mine was temporarily halted this morning after members of the Ecopella choir locked themselves to the operation’s front gates.
Lynas announces plans to raise $40 million (0) May 6, 2014 Rare earths miner Lynas is seeking to raise up to $40 million from shareholders as it looks to address its working capital levels.
Caterpillar to build new jumbo drill (0) May 6, 2014 Caterpillar has confirmed that it is working on a new, as yet unnamed horizontal jumbo drill.
Hillgrove’s Kanmantoo Copper set to increase production (0) May 6, 2014 South Australia’s Kanmantoo mine in the Adelaide Hills is set to increase copper concentrate production, which has been forecast to rise 29.7% over the next 12 months.
Glencore sees spontaneous combustion issues at Collinsville coal mine (0) May 6, 2014 Glencore has reported spontaneous combustion issues at its Collinsville coal mine’s spoil piles, which have caused fume problems.
Andrew Forrest invests in West Australian uranium play (0) May 6, 2014 After agreeing to a $12 million funding deal, Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is now majority shareholder of junior uranium company Energy and Minerals Australia.
Chris Tuckwell returns to MACA (0) May 6, 2014 The managing director of MACA, Doug Grewar, has resigned from the company to make way for the return of former managing director Chris Tuckwell.
Local councils to fight CSG at national assembly in Canberra. (0) May 6, 2014 The trend of local councils taking steps to express their disapproval of CSG exploration is gathering momentum, with the Griffith City Council calling on the federal government to ban coal ...
Vantage sees flooding in underground mine (0) May 6, 2014 Vantage Goldfields has seen underground flooding at its Lily mine.
Boart Longyear launches new down the hole hammers (0) May 6, 2014 Boart Longyear has released a new BLH series of DTH hammers and bits.
Research and innovation in Australia need a long-term strategy (0) May 6, 2014 As productivity falls, Australia must develop a new strategy for innovation to stem this long term trend downwards.
Komatsu expands operations in Mackay (3) May 5, 2014 The mining industry around Mackay can look forward to a new level of customer service for heavy machinery, with a new Komatsu customer support facility opened last week.
Andrew Forrest beefs up iron ore business with abattoir acquisition (0) May 5, 2014 Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has bought iconic Western Australian beef company Harvey Beef in a deal reportedly worth $40 million.
Autonomous truck trials flagged for BHP coal mines (2) May 5, 2014 In an attempt to improve productivity and reduce costs, BHP’s trial of driverless haul truck technology is set to expand from Pilbara iron ore mines to east coast coal mines.
One of the world’s largest gold mines opens (0) May 5, 2014 One of the world’s newest, largest gold mines, officially opens in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hockey retreats from diesel fuel budget cuts (0) May 5, 2014 Treasurer Joe Hockey has reassured mining companies that tomorrow’s budget will not include any change to the off-road fuel rebate.
Green groups accuse miners of dodgy offset packages (0) May 5, 2014 Biodiversity offsets used by mining companies to gain approval for major projects will be investigated in the first of three public hearings of a federal senate inquiry today.
M&E WA to kick off (0) May 5, 2014 The countdown until M&E WA kicks off has begun.
Storms to hit Pilbara (0) May 5, 2014 Storms have been forecast for residents of north-west Western Australia, so batten down the hatches.
Aquila Resources set for takeover (0) May 5, 2014 China’s largest steelmaker, Baosteel, has announced a joint conditional off-market takeover of West Australian mining company Aquila Resources.
Calling people NIMBYs won’t stop development arguments (0) May 4, 2014 Taking a community inclusive approach to developments can help find a middle ground for industry.
Sedgman appoints new CEO (0) May 4, 2014 Sedgman has appointed Peter Watson as its new CEO and managing director.
Ford brings new Ranger to the mining industry (0) May 2, 2014 Ford is attempting to stake a claim in the Australian mining industry with a debut at the Mining and Engineering Expo in Western Australia next week.
Rio warns Australian Government over tax reform surprises (0) May 2, 2014 The Australian public aren’t the only people shaken by Liberal Government scaremongering in the lead up to the release of the new budget on May 13.
Rio Tinto to cut jobs at Queensland coal mine (0) May 2, 2014 Rio Tinto plans to cut jobs from its Hail Creek coal mine in Queensland as it looks to improve costs and productivity at the operation.
Vale posts disappointing first quarter (0) May 2, 2014 Vale have posted some disappointing first quarter results, but company CEO Murilo Ferreira is as optimistic as ever.
First iron ore mined at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project (0) May 2, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s $7 billion Roy Hill project has mined its first iron ore.
Brierty wins Rio Tinto contract (0) May 2, 2014 Brierty has won a $300 million contract for work at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline Stage 2 project.
Amputee thief loses suit against power company (0) May 2, 2014 A man who became victim of his own botched theft attempt has lost his $1 million damages claim against Western Power.
Production costs down for Oceana Gold (0) May 1, 2014 Oceana Gold have proven they are the lowest cost gold producer on the ASX, with record quarterly earnings announced in their 2014 first quarterly report.
Padbury confirms $6 billion Oakajee deal abolished (0) May 1, 2014 Padbury Mining’s plan to develop the Oakajee port and rail project with the help of Roland Bleyer’s companies has collapsed.
Barrick sees massive profit plummet (0) May 1, 2014 Barrick Gold has recorded a drop in net profit of 90% for its first quarter.
Is ‘underground coal gasification’ the new fracking? (0) May 1, 2014 Can underground coal gasification provide a safer alternative to the current fracking trend?
Rio Tinto sues Vale over Simandou iron ore mine (0) May 1, 2014 Rio Tinto has filed a legal complaint in the US against Vale and other groups over the loss of its Simandou mining concessions.
Workers grow restless after Pilbara copper mine collapse (0) May 1, 2014 Trouble continues to brew for the Nifty copper mine, with workers threatening legal action against the mine’s owner, Aditya Birla.
Backyard gold extraction bust (0) May 1, 2014 Detectives in Kalgoorlie have unearthed what appeared to be a backyard gold extraction lab at a Turner Street address.
Port of Newcastle privatised in $1.75 billion deal (0) April 30, 2014 Hastings Funds Management and its backer, China Merchants, have won a bid to lease the Port of Newcastle for $1.75 billion.
Mining scholarships to give NSW students a boost (0) April 30, 2014 Nine senior high school students from the Hunter Valley are about to kick-start their careers in the mining industry, after being awarded NSW Mining Scholarships this year.
Wollongong Coal set to cut jobs as part of operational review (0) April 30, 2014 Wollongong Coal has flagged the need to cut more jobs, stating an operational review will result in some “tough decisions” at its two Illawarra mines.
Queensland LNP divides over FIFO issue (0) April 30, 2014 Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin has been railing against government policies that allow companies to hire 100 per cent non-local workforce at mine sites.
QRC warns QLD over potential mining royalty hike (0) April 30, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council has warned the QLD government to not fall populist sentiment that more mining taxes are the solution to budget woes.
Job cuts at Gindalbie head office (0) April 30, 2014 West Australian iron ore miner Gindalbie Metals has flagged the need to cut jobs at its head office as part of cost reduction at the Karara Project.
Inexperience of worker and supervisor contributes to death (0) April 30, 2014 Inexperienced workers and inexperienced supervision are the main contributing factors to mining industry deaths, a recently released report has shown.
Grange Resources wins Tasmanian tailings storage facility approvals (0) April 30, 2014 Grange Resources has received the greenlight to construct a new tailings facility at its Savage River mine.
Peabody to strip Queensland assets (0) April 30, 2014 As oversupply and low coal prices continue to erode profit margins, Peabody have suggested that they will strip back “non-core assets”, leaving the future unclear for each of their seven ...
300 jobs on the line as Wollongong Coal seeks make-do mining approval (20) April 29, 2014 Wollongong Coal says it may have to shut its Russell Vale mine unless the New South Wales government approves a temporary fix to its mining plan.
St Barbara employees barred from entering Solomon Islands (100) April 29, 2014 Employees of gold miner St Barbara have been banned from re-entering the country by the Solomon Islands government, three weeks after heavy rain and catastrophic flash flooding caused the evacuation ...
Record iron ore export out of Port Hedland (0) April 29, 2014 Two million tonnes of iron ore has been exported out of Port Hedland in 24 hours for the first time.
First graphite sold in Australia in 20 years by Valence Industries (0) April 29, 2014 Valence Industries has announced that it has signed an agreement for the first graphite to be sold in Australia in the last 20 years.
Ex-Xstrata boss wants BHP’s thermal coal portfolio (0) April 29, 2014 Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis is said to be in discussions with BHP Billiton in a bid to buy the company’s unwanted coal assets.
Brown coal for a cleaner future in hybrid cars (12) April 29, 2014 Victorian brown coal may stage a comeback with Toyota taking an interest in converting the resource to hydrogen for fuelling next-generation hybrid cars.
Investigation continues after dozer falls into water-filled hole (0) April 29, 2014 An incident in which a dozer fell into a water-filled test hole at Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine is being investigated by the Mine Safety Investigation Unit.
More than half of Aussie welders fail tests: Bechtel (0) April 29, 2014 Claims by Bechtel that more than half of Australian specialist welders have failed welding tests, necessitating further 457 visa hires, has prompted investigation by the AMWU.
130 Maules Creek mine activists arrested since December (0) April 29, 2014 More than 90 people will have their cases mentioned in Narrabri Local Court today as protests and consequent arrests continue in the Leard State Forest, with activists vowing to halt ...
Troy Resources MD Paul Benson resigns (0) April 29, 2014 Gold miner Troy Resources managing director and CEO Paul Benson has resigned.
Radiation exposure on Chinchilla-based Weatherford CSG rig (0) April 29, 2014 QGC has only recently revealed to local press a radiation exposure incident that took place near Chinchilla in February.
Chile copper mines double as tourist attraction (0) April 28, 2014 Chile’s copper industry is going on show, with plans to open up much of the country’s mines to tourists.
Archer closes in on pit design for Campoona graphite resource (0) April 28, 2014 Archer Exploration expects to have completed the pit design for their South Australian graphite project at Campoona by the end of May.
2014 Women in Industry Awards – nominations extended (0) April 28, 2014 You now have until May 1 to nominate women doing great work in your company.
Mining Productivity Forum (0) April 28, 2014 The importance of productivity and a high-performing culture has never been so important to mining industry executives.
Austar worker funeral held on Workers Memorial Day (0) April 28, 2014 Workers and their families around Australia and the world today, many of whom are involved with the mining industry, have stopped to observe Workers’ memorial day and honour those who ...
Padbury Mining expected to announce Oakajee funding deal details (0) April 28, 2014 The ASX is still waiting for details on how Padbury Mining plans to secure funds for the $6 billion Oakajee port and rail deal amidst reports a bank in the ...
Sandvik appoints new head of mining (0) April 28, 2014 Sandvik has appointed Scot Smith as its new global president of mining.
McAleese to double Mt Webber mine iron ore haulage (0) April 28, 2014 McAleese and Atlas Iron have agreed to double the levels of iron ore hauled under its existing agreements.
BHP open Jimblebar iron ore mine, announces autonomous haul truck trial (0) April 28, 2014 BHP Billiton has celebrated the opening of its Jimblebar iron ore mine 40 kilometres east of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
New mineral discovery in Western Australia (0) April 28, 2014 A unique mineral unrelated to any other has been unearthed at Lake Cowan in Western Australia.
Protesters arrested at Maules Creek coal mine, again (0) April 24, 2014 Protesters have “immobilised” a drill rig at the Maules Creek coal mine, early this morning.
KPMG warned Forge Group of insolvency days before its collapse (22) April 24, 2014 It has been revealed that audit firm KPMG raised concerns that Forge Group may have been trading insolvent a week before the company’s collapse.
Padbury’s Oakajee plan ‘unrealistic’: WA Premier (0) April 24, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett said there is “very little prospect” Padbury Mining’s $6 billion plan to develop the Oakajee rail and port project would gain his government’s backing.
WPG Resources tries to crack Tunkillia nut (0) April 24, 2014 A new mining lease application has been lodged for the Tunkillia gold project in South Australia.
Archer graphite plows ahead on Eyre Peninsula (0) April 24, 2014 Results from the drill program at Archer’s Campoona graphite project have come in positive, confirming high grade mineralisation across the prospect.
New support for mining in Gloucester (0) April 24, 2014 A new lobby group has formed in the NSW town of Gloucester to challenge the perspective of hard-line, anti-mining protest groups.
Padbury confirms $6 billion Oakajee deal backed by Bleyer (0) April 23, 2014 Padbury Mining has confirmed the companies set to bankroll the $6 billion Oakajee port and rail project have ties with Sydney businessman Roland Bleyer.
Aussie explorers stakes Lithium claim in Austria (0) April 23, 2014 Global Strategic Metals will become the first lithium producer in Europe, with mining leases granted the Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria.
QRC fight back against anti-mining activists in new Great Barrier Reef ad blitz (0) April 23, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council is launching an advertising campaign it says will inform the public on the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Palmer threatens double dissolution over Direct Action (0) April 23, 2014 The conundrum of Clive Palmer continues, unwilling to support carbon and mining tax repeals unless links to the passage of ‘Direct Action’ are removed.
Australians for Coal campaign sends 35,000 emails in support of the sector (0) April 23, 2014 The Australians for Coal website launched to an online storm from activists, but industry insiders say it was this attention that has made the initiative a success.
Labor policies in Liberal Government to tax miners (0) April 23, 2014 In the wake of fresh senate debate over fuel tax credits, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) claims mining has already been hit with additional taxes.
21 dead after coal mine flooding (0) April 22, 2014 At least 21 people have died after a coal mine flooded in China’s southwest province of Yunnan.
Minerals council defends fuel tax credits at senate hearing (0) April 22, 2014 Costings show the removal of fuel tax credits could be worth billions in savings for the Abbott Government.
Heavy rain leads to gold mine wall collapse (0) April 22, 2014 Heavy rain has led to a pitwall failure at OceanaGold’s Macraes open pit gold mine in New Zealand.
$6 billion Oakajee port and rail funding partner revealed (0) April 22, 2014 Padbury Mining has again failed to reveal the identity of its $6 billion funding partner for the Oakajee port and rail project, but Sydney businessman Roland Bleyer has claimed responsibility ...
Indian Supreme Court announces end to iron ore mining ban in Goa (0) April 22, 2014 Iron ore mining will recommence in the Indian state of Goa after the Supreme Court of India lifted a 19 month ban on Monday.
Miners recovered from Austar Mine (0) April 22, 2014 The bodies of two miners killed at a Hunter Valley coal mine have been recovered, with investigations ongoing.
BHP report indicates record production for coal and iron ore (0) April 17, 2014 BHP have reported record outputs for coal and iron ore in the last March quarter, traditionally a time for trouble with the weather.
Padbury Mining delays Oakajee investor announcement , again (0) April 17, 2014 Padbury Mining has reneged on a commitment to reveal the identity of its mystery backer for the $6 billion Oakajee port and rail project for the second time.
Former Shell executive joins BHP Billiton’s board (0) April 17, 2014 BHP Billiton has appointed British businessman and former Shell executive Malcolm Brinded to its board.
Miners killed by pressure bump during continuous mining (2) April 17, 2014 The bodies of two miners killed in a tragic rockfall have not yet been recovered, an operation which is expected to take several days.
Maules Creek mine offsets package given green light (0) April 17, 2014 Whitehaven Coal said the Department of Environment has cleared it of any wrongdoing amid claims the company’s Maules Creek biodiversity offsets package was based on false and misleading information.
New production targets at Fortescue Metals (0) April 17, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has announced new plans to boost production by 35 per cent over the next quarter.
2014 Women in Industry Awards (0) April 16, 2014 Are there women in your business doing amazing work? Get your nominations in for the 2014 Women in Industry Awards.
New train driver roster set to end Aurizon worker dispute (0) April 16, 2014 The bitter industrial relations dispute between Aurizon and its rail workers is set to end with a new 160 hours a month roster.
Australian uranium to be sold to the United Arab Emirates (0) April 16, 2014 Australia’s uranium sector will receive a much needed boost with the United Arab Emirates signing a deal that will see it purchase yellow cake produced here.
Yara Pilbara chief calls for industry-wide safety training (156) April 16, 2014 Yara Pilbara chief executive Mark Loquan has called for industry standardised safety training for mine site workers in Western Australia.
Labor pushes for more mining in South Australian nuclear weapons test range (0) April 16, 2014 Labor has renewed calls to allow more in the Woomera Prohibited Area, urging the Coalition to pass a bill that will facilitate easier access.
Nickel mine sale could lead to 200 new jobs (0) April 16, 2014 QCG Resources will buy MMG’s idle Tasmanian Avebury nickel mine for $40 million and is looking to restart production within quick timeframe, leading to 200 new jobs.
Tragic deaths, miners killed at Austar Coal Mine (0) April 16, 2014 Tragedy has struck at the Austar Coal Mine at Paxton in New South Wales, with two men killed in an underground collapse.
Minerals Council calls foul on “anti-mining” diesel tax (0) April 15, 2014 Minerals Council of Australia CEO Brendan Pearson will today insist that the government keep diesel tax breaks for companies operating in remote locations.
Rail workers for Roy Hill mine to be supplied by Engenco (0) April 15, 2014 Engenco has won a $4 million contract with Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore mine that will see it provide rail workers to build the project’s new 330km rail line. ...
40 new jobs created as oil refinery opens in Gladstone (0) April 15, 2014 Queensland’s first oil refinery will start production after the $55 million plant opened in Gladstone yesterday.
Rio Tinto’s record iron ore figures fall short of expectations (0) April 15, 2014 Rio Tinto has posted first-quarter iron ore production figures, falling slightly short of expectations but reaching record figures.
New recruits for the Santos GLNG gas plant handover (0) April 15, 2014 Another 25 people have been recruited to the team that will operate and maintain the Santos GLNG plant on Curtis Island.
Padbury Mining delays Oakajee investor announcement (0) April 15, 2014 Padbury Mining says it is not ready to reveal the name of the investor who has agreed to fund the $6 billion Oakajee port and rail project, pushing the planned ...
Mining service companies not keen on Diggers & Dealers invitation (0) April 14, 2014 A plan by the organisers of Diggers & Dealers to include mine service companies in the conference fold for the first time has been dumped after receiving little traction.
Streamlined environment process plan on public display (0) April 14, 2014 The Abbott government have released a draft “one-stop-shop” environmental assessment plan for the Northern Territory.
Local NSW councils make a stand against CSG (0) April 14, 2014 Councillors in the Orange local council area will vote this Tuesday on a proposal to ban all forms of coal seam gas mining or exploration.
Australians for Coal: new online push for mining industry (0) April 14, 2014 Australia’s coal sector is taking action against activists by launching a website to give a voice to those who support the industry.
Linc Energy to answer environmental charges (0) April 14, 2014 Linc Energy has come under fire from the Department of Environment and Heritage, charged with causing serious environmental harm.
Mystery Australian Oakajee port and rail investor to be revealed (0) April 14, 2014 Padbury Mining has promised to reveal the mystery Australian backer of its $6 billion Oakajee rail and port project after a request from the ASX.
No conclusion yet for Condamine River CSG seepage (0) April 14, 2014 An investigation into gas seepage from the Condamine River in southern Queensland has returned no conclusive results.
Emeco cuts costs in Mackay (0) April 11, 2014 Mining services contractor Emeco Holdings has halved employee numbers in their Mackay workshop.
Padbury secures $6bn to develop Oakajee port project (0) April 11, 2014 The Oakajee rail and port project will finally go ahead after junior mining company Padbury Mining secured the $6 billion needed to fund its development.
Incentive for mining students launches in WA (0) April 11, 2014 A new scholarship program, for students in mining-oriented tertiary degrees, is scheduled to launch next week.
Ex- Monadelphous manager found guilty of fraud, jailed (0) April 11, 2014 A former Monadelphous project manager has been found guilty of defrauding the company of $30,000 and been sentenced to 14 months jail.
Gold Ridge makes aid donation, Australian Police to guard mine (0) April 11, 2014 Gold Ridge Mining has donated $100,000 to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency aid in the Solomon Islands.
Australia and Russia sign mining MoU (0) April 10, 2014 Australia’s Austmine and Russia’s Union of Mining Industry has signed an historic mining MoU.
Environmentalists want Shree Minerals to stop mining after waste rock revelations (0) April 10, 2014 Shree Minerals has come under fire from environmentalists after it was revealed the miner would generate 20 times more rock waste than was approved by regulatory authorities.
ATO jumps the gun on resource tax repeal (0) April 10, 2014 The Australian Taxation Office has cut more than 70 per cent of staff from the resource rent tax area.
Major company restructure by WorleyParsons (0) April 10, 2014 Engineering company WorleyParsons has announced plans of a restructure that will split the group into three divisions.
Scaffolder avoids assault conviction on employment grounds (0) April 10, 2014 A scaffolder working on Curtis Island has narrowly escaped a criminal conviction, and the loss of his job.
Ranger mine to restart processing after leach tank failure incident (0) April 10, 2014 Energy Resources of Australia’s Ranger uranium mine is close to restarting production after a leach tank rupture forced operations to cease at the site in December.
Anglo American proposes compromise for Drayton South operation (0) April 10, 2014 Anglo American has proposed further compromises to plans for expansion of the Drayton South project, in the wake of a new anti-coal mining campaign.
Welders evacuated after silo fire (0) April 9, 2014 Welders have been evacuated from Kooragang Island after a silo overheated.
Monadelphous project manager accused of $30,000 renovation at company’s expense (0) April 9, 2014 A former Monadelphous project manager is standing trial in Gladstone District Court accused of defrauding the company out of more than $30,000.
Mining World Moscow begins as Australians showcase their technologies (0) April 9, 2014 Mining World Moscow has kicked off, with Australia taking a major section of the event.
Plutonic to cut FIFO mining jobs (0) April 9, 2014 Northern Star plan to continue cutting jobs at its recently acquired Plutonic gold mine in an effort to cut costs.
Horse breeders lash out against coal development in the Hunter Valley (0) April 9, 2014 Top Australian horse breeders and racing personalities have joined communities in the Hunter Valley to protest against the development of Drayton South.
Glencore coal boss says workplace relations need reform (0) April 9, 2014 Glencore’s Australian coal boss says workplace relation policies need to move away from conflict-driven and rights based to a system that is responsibility based.
Cyclone Ita wreaks havoc at St Barbara’s Golden Ridge in the Solomon Islands (0) April 9, 2014 Flooding has caused the St Barbara to suspend open pit mining and processing at the Gold Ridge Operations in the Solomon Islands.
BHP Billiton forges ahead with plans to build Caroona coal mine (0) April 9, 2014 BHP Billiton has kicked off the environmental approvals process in order to build a massive new underground coal mine in the Liverpool plans, north-west New South Wales.
Russia expands coal export operations (0) April 9, 2014 Russia is presenting more competition for Australian coal exports to China, as the North Korean port of Rajin comes into service.
Gina Rinehart’s coal mine gets the greenlight (0) April 9, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s Alpha coal mine has been given the go ahead after the Land Court upheld prior governmental approvals.
BHP’s Illawarra Coal cuts 36 jobs (0) April 8, 2014 BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal is cutting 36 jobs as part of what it calls an “organisational review” at its south coast coal mines.
1200 jobs on offer after $615m LNG contract win (0) April 8, 2014 Construction and engineering company Kentz has won a $615 million contract for the electrical and instrumentation work at the Ichthys LNG project in Darwin.
Weapons found in worker’s camp in Roma (0) April 8, 2014 A shipment of taser-style weapons has been seized in Sydney, leading to the arrest of a FIFO worker in Roma, Queensland.
Gold mine info day for small Victorian town (0) April 8, 2014 The company vying to develop a new gold mine in Victoria are inviting residents from the small town of Stawell to an open day in order to discuss the project.
Rio Tinto walks away from copper project (0) April 8, 2014 Two charities have picked up Rio Tinto’s minority stake in Northern Dynasty, the company vying to develop one of the world’s biggest copper deposits.
Production shifts for Atlas Copco in Sweden (0) April 8, 2014 Mining equipment manufacturing group Atlas Copco has announced plans to close two production facilities in Sweden.
Unions gather momentum for strike action at Port Hedland (0) April 8, 2014 Maritime unions at Port Hedland are making moves to garner more striking power.
Queensland CEOs reveal their main worries for 2014 (0) April 7, 2014 Global macroeconomy tops the list of resource sector CEOs concerns, according to the Queensland Resources Council’s CEO Sentiment Index.
Rio Tinto loses Mt Thorley Warkworth appeal (0) April 7, 2014 The Supreme Court has sided with the Land and Environment Court and ruled that Rio Tinto is not allowed to go ahead with its expansion of Mt Thorley Warkworth mine. ...
Miner injured at Newland coal mine (0) April 7, 2014 A miner has been injured while working an excavator at the Newlands coal mine.
Chinese government to shut 2000 small coal mines this year (16) April 7, 2014 China is planning to close down nearly 2000 small coal mines this year as part of its push to stamp out the production of low quality coal.