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- BHP donates $250,000 for South Australian bushfire victims (0) January 9, 2015
BHP Billiton has donated $250,000 to the Sampson Flat Bushfire relief fund in South Australia.
- FMG announces 300 million tonne resource upgrade (0) January 8, 2015
Fortescue Metals group has increased its mineral resource base by 300 million tonnes.
- Uranium exploration given the go-ahead on Forrest’s land (0) January 8, 2015
Cauldron Energy has won the right to explore for uranium on Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo pastoral station in the Pilbara.
- Siana gold mine returns to production (0) January 8, 2015
A cease and desist order has been lifted from Siana Gold processing operations by the Philippine’s Mines and Geoscience Bureau.
- Are miners more likely to be divorced? (0) January 8, 2015
A new study on the professions most likely to be married or divorced highlighted miners are amongst the professions most likely to be married.
- Sand quarry proposal near Dubbo (0) January 8, 2015
A proposed sand quarry near Dubbo has been criticised by local residents.
- Gas well leak sparks DMP investigation (0) January 8, 2015
A gas leak at a fracking well in WA has sparked government concerns about the possible involvement of a “third party”.
- More job cuts likely at NZ coal mine (0) January 8, 2015
A continued coal price depression is likely to lead to more job cuts at Solid Energy’s Stockton coal mine.
- Ramelius tops gold production estimates (0) January 8, 2015
After a busy 2014 which saw it acquire a host of new gold mines, Ramelius Resources has beaten its production guidance for the December quarter by 13 per cent.
- ‘Frackman’ CSG documentary set to raise eyebrows (0) January 8, 2015
A new documentary about the coal seam gas industry in Queensland will not get airplay on television, according to the film’s producer.
- Uranium miner announces spill (0) January 8, 2015
Just days after uranium miner Paladin Energy denied it discharged polluted water into a river, the company announced a tank failure at its Kayelekera mine has resulted in a spill.
- The Australian mining services landscape [infographic] (0) January 8, 2015
Ernst & Young have released a new infographic detailing the current challenges facing Australian mining services companies.
- Depressed iron ore price claims more jobs (0) January 7, 2015
The volatile price of iron ore has claimed more jobs with Cape Lambert Resources cutting 117 people.
- WA returns $1 billion in rehab bonds (0) January 7, 2015
The DMP has returned more than $1 billion in bonds to mining companies since the introduction of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund in 2012.
- Miners call on QLD to not raise royalties ahead of election (0) January 7, 2015
The Queensland Resources Council has called on Queensland’s political parties to avoid raising royalties as the state heads to an election.
- Mandalong coal expansion expected in 2015 (0) January 7, 2015
The Mandalong Coal Mine expansion will provide permissions for an additional 115 jobs at the Central Coast mine later this year.
- Mining needs to leap forward by twenty years, Anglo says (0) January 7, 2015
Anglo American boss for technical and sustainability said the mining industry needs to leap forward 20 years while announcing an autonomous truck trial in the U.S.
- Orica to build new flaring plants on Kooragang (0) January 7, 2015
Orica has be given the greenlight for the construction of three new ammonia flaring systems at its Kooragang Island plant.
- Nickel mine closed after chemical spill (0) January 7, 2015
Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia remains closed after a chemical spill last month.
- Fracking guidelines updated in WA (0) January 7, 2015
The WA Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements for proposals from companies wishing to use hydraulic fracturing.
- BHP sends one billion tonnes of iron ore to China (0) January 7, 2015
BHP Billiton has sent one billion tonnes of iron ore to China over 42 years.
- Atlas Copco releases new drilling remote operator stations (0) January 7, 2015
Altas Copco has release new remote operator stations for surface drill rigs.
- Construction of Tasmania’s newest mine begins (0) January 7, 2015
Work has started on a new bauxite mine in Tasmania that is expected to create 180 jobs.
- Glencore looking to extend copper smelting in Mt Isa (0) January 6, 2015
Glencore could extend its copper operations in Mt Isa, with Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell saying he expects a development proposal from the company shortly.
- Patrick buys Dampier Floating Deck (0) January 6, 2015
Oil industry service provider Patrick has reached a new agreement to acquire Apache Energy’s Dampier Floating Deck (DFD) platform.
- Rio Tinto tipped to announce share buyback (0) January 6, 2015
Speculation is mounting that mining heavyweight Rio Tinto is planning on announcing a $5 billion share buyback.
- New Acland coal mine brings new jobs to Toowoomba region (0) January 6, 2015
Approval for expansion of the New Acland coal mine, will provide opportunities for up to several hundred new jobs across construction and operation.
- Oil drops to lowest point in five year years (0) January 6, 2015
Oil prices have fallen to its lowest mark in more than half a decade, dipping below US$50 per barrel.
- Gold price on the rise (0) January 6, 2015
The price of gold is back above $1200 per ounce amid concerns over the Greek elections and lower oil prices.
- First shipment of gas leaves Curtis Island (855) January 6, 2015
Australia’s first shipment of gas from the QCLNG gas plant left Curtis Island on Monday afternoon, bound for Singapore.
- Caterpillar shares slide as oil falls (0) January 6, 2015
Caterpillar shares have fallen as it joins a number of companies suffering from a contracting oil price.
- FIFO camp renewals to meet opposition in WA (0) January 6, 2015
Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has declared plans to oppose the renewal of FIFO leases around Karratha and Newman.
- Glencore restarts coal mining (0) January 6, 2015
Glencore has officially restarted its coal mining operations, after closing all of its Australian operations over the Christmas break.
- Paladin denies uranium pollution claims (0) January 6, 2015
Paladin Energy has denied claims it released toxic water from its Kayelekera uranium mine into a local river system in Malawi.
- Dartbrook coal mine attracting buyer interest (0) January 5, 2015
Anglo American says there are several parties interested in purchasing Dartbrook coal mine.
- BHP workers sacked for using mobiles will be reinstated (0) January 5, 2015
Two men sacked by BHP for using their mobile phones at work will be reinstated following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission.
- New fuel savings for Anglo American coal haulage (0) January 5, 2015
A new technology contract will ensure future fuel cost savings for Anglo American’s coal operations in Australia.
- Rinehart speaks on iron ore royalties rebate debate (0) January 5, 2015
A West Australian Government scheme to reduce royalties for junior iron ore miners has been met with criticism from Gina Rinehart.
- A happy new year for iron ore prices but will it last? (0) January 5, 2015
Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
- NZ miner wins bravery medal (0) January 5, 2015
Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
- Komatsu reach Australian milestone (0) January 5, 2015
Komatsu is celebrating 50 years of operation in Australia.
- Adani awards Downer EDI $2 billion coal contract (7) January 5, 2015
Downer EDI has won a $2 billion contract for works at Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
- Anglo American submits Drayton South mine plan a third time (0) January 5, 2015
Anglo American has submitted plans to develop its Drayton South mine for the third time.
- Train drivers strike at Aurizon rail yard (0) January 5, 2015
Locomotive drivers at Mackay have taken a 24 hour protected strike action over the weekend.
- Watpac wins Sirius nickel project contract (0) January 5, 2015
Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
- Decmil win QCLNG well contract (0) January 5, 2015
Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
- Attempted miner poisoning at Roy Hill mine (0) December 18, 2014
Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
- Gems introduces heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers for oil and gas equipment (0) December 17, 2014
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems) has announced the global launch of a new range of heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers.
- Sandvik and Downer join forces on service solutions for mining materials handling projects (0) December 16, 2014
Sandvik Mining Systems is partnering with Downer EDI Limited (Downer) to offer high-level field service and maintenance solutions.
- Secret buyer walks away from Lakewood Mill purchase (0) December 12, 2014
Silver Lake Resources has failed to sell its Lakewood gold mill after announcing a buyer was interested in October.
- Miner killed in wall collapse at Grasstree coal mine (0) December 12, 2014
A second miner has been killed at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine after an underground collapse.
- BC Iron cuts jobs (20) December 11, 2014
BC Iron has cut jobs in order to deal with the falling price of iron ore.
- Woman becomes chair of NSW Minerals Council for first time (0) December 11, 2014
Northparkes mines managing director Stefanie Loader is the new chair of the NSW Minerals Council.
- “Dutch disease” effects could be unwinding rapidly as dollar plummets (0) December 11, 2014
There are indications that the effect of “Dutch disease” in Australia is more pronounced than that in Canada.
- Santos slashes spending (0) December 11, 2014
Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
- Glencore chief promises returns to investors (0) December 11, 2014
Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
- New FIFO travel solution launched (0) December 11, 2014
A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
- Mining-focused startups offered cash for innovative ideas (0) December 11, 2014
Do you have a good idea for a mining-focused startup? One company is offering $70,000 in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake in new businesses that have real ...
- Surveyor error revealed in Cyclone George donga deaths (0) December 11, 2014
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
- Coal train crash in Queensland (0) December 11, 2014
The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
- New Zealand holds its first mines rescue comp (0) December 11, 2014
New Zealand has held its inaugural mines rescue competition at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine.
- Another Barrow Island worker commits suicide (0) December 10, 2014
A man working at Chevron’s Gorgon Project has taken his own life.
- Dark matter mine study comes to Australia (0) December 10, 2014
A Victorian gold mine is the latest former mining operation to be used to study dark matter.
- Rio Tinto didn’t expect iron ore to crash this low: CFO (0) December 10, 2014
Head of finance at Rio Tinto said the falling price of iron ore, coal and oil has come as a surprise to most in the industry.
- Chicago Pneumatic launches its first industrial ATEX certified impact wrench (0) December 10, 2014
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new range of impact wrenches designed to provide power, high quality and excellent ergonomics.
- Callide and Dartbrook coal mines for sale as Anglo targets cost savings (37) December 10, 2014
Anglo American’s Callide and Dartbrook coal mines are for sale as the miner announces a massive transformation that will see it shed 35 per cent of its workforce globally.
- UQ launches new responsible mining course (0) December 10, 2014
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
- APA to buy QCLNG pipeline (0) December 10, 2014
APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
- Rio Tinto enters into digital data agreement (0) December 9, 2014
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Active Navigation for big data management and cloud services.
- GVK says it will look to finance Alpha coal mine when time is right (0) December 9, 2014
GVK Hancock said it is focused on finalising approvals for its Alpha coal project in the Galilee Basin before looking to finance the $10 billion project.
- Origin uncovers new gas discovery off Victoria (0) December 9, 2014
Origin Energy has uncovered new gas deposits off Victoria., in the Otway Basin.
- Toro raises millions for WA’s first uranium mine (0) December 9, 2014
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has added $3.9 million to its bank balance after a recent capital raising program.
- Iron ore price on the way down (0) December 9, 2014
The price of iron ore has once again slipped below $US70 a tonne.
- PAC holding final meeting on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project (0) December 9, 2014
The Planning Assessment Commission will meet in Gunnedah on Thursday to hear final submissions on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project.
- Massive need for miners in the US (0) December 9, 2014
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
- BHP Billiton calls its new company South32 (0) December 9, 2014
South32 is the name BHP Billiton has chosen to call its new company.
- Rapid radiation detectors for mining and coal seam gas operations (0) December 9, 2014
ADM Instrument Engineering introduces a new range of radiation detectors from Thermo Scientific for coal seam gas (CSG) and mining operations.
- Rio Tinto and Sydney Uni expand autonomous mining partnership (0) December 8, 2014
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto have announced they will extend their autonomous mining research partnership for five years.
- Simandou iron ore fight could be settled out of court (0) December 8, 2014
Vale said it might consider settling the Simandou iron ore fight with Rio Tinto out of court.
- Bradken gets takeover offer, says growth not dependent on commodities recovery (0) December 8, 2014
Bradken shares soared last Friday on news of a takeover offer from a private equity consortium.
- Flooded iron ore market needs ACCC spotlight: former Rio staffer (0) December 8, 2014
Former Rio Executive Mal Randall said the move by iron ore majors to increase production at a time the market is oversupplied should be investigated by the ACCC.
- Suing miner expected to drive 20 hours home: Lawyer (0) December 8, 2014
Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
- Sandvik to shift to India and China, close European, American operations (0) December 8, 2014
Sandvik has announced a geographical shift, moving its global mining facilities from Euorpe and North America to India and China.
- Orocobre opens new lithium mine (0) December 8, 2014
Orocobre has officially opened its Olaroz lithium mine.
- Coal mine workers return to work after industrial dispute (0) December 8, 2014
300 coal workers have returned to work after their employer tore up a contract with Griffin coal mine last week.
- “Sisters in Mining” program putting Indigenous women in the driver’s seat (0) December 5, 2014
A program which trains Indigenous women to drive mining haul trucks has won a national award.
- Price of iron ore rises (0) December 5, 2014
The price of iron ore has jumped to its highest level in over three weeks.
- Rio Tinto rubbishes merger talks, boasts shareholder returns (58) December 5, 2014
Rio Tinto is on a journey to woo investors, with a presentation in London overnight highlighting the company’s shareholder returns.
- Sand miner to shut North Stradbroke mine (3) December 5, 2014
Sibelco will shut down its North Stradbroke Yarraman sand mine next year.
- Macmahon cuts jobs in Perth (827) December 5, 2014
Mining contractor Macmahon is cutting around 40 jobs in order to deal with the slump in the sector.
- Atlas Iron cuts 80 jobs (0) December 5, 2014
Atlas Iron has cut 80 jobs in the Pilbara in order to stay afloat amid weak iron ore prices.
- Koolan Island workers made redundant, mine to remain closed (0) December 5, 2014
200 workers at Koolan Island mine have been made redundant as the company tries to find a solution for its flooded operation.
- South Australia launch world’s first 3D model to aid exploration (0) December 5, 2014
South Australia has launched a 3D model of its Eastern Gawler Craton to aid new mineral discoveries.
- New tax offset for exploration legislation developed (0) December 5, 2014
The Government is launching an Exploration Development Incentive to help boost exploration for new mineral deposits.
- Unpaid debts forces workers to walk off coal mine (4) December 4, 2014
The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
- Bradken Adelaide foundry to close, up to 119 jobs to go (0) December 4, 2014
Workers have been told in a letter that the Bradken foundry at Kilburn, Adelaide will be “phased out” late next year.
- Mining drug raids continue in WA (0) December 4, 2014
FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
- Alleged Roy Hill mine drug bullies compensated after sacking (0) December 4, 2014
Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
- Top FMG excutive heads rolls (0) December 3, 2014
Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
- Thiess win $250m coal contract (0) December 3, 2014
Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
- Last LNG module arrives on Curtis Island (0) December 3, 2014
The last module for all of the Curtis Island LNG plants has now arrived.
- QGC opens micro-LNG plant (47) December 3, 2014
QGC has partnered with BOC to open a new LNG plant near Chinchilla, QLD.
- Vale considers spin-off of its base metals arm (0) December 3, 2014
Vale is reportedly considering listing its base metals business as iron ore prices fall and costs begin to bite.
- New round of exploration funding granted in WA (0) December 3, 2014
Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
- New coal mine approved in Galilee Basin (0) December 3, 2014
AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
- Atlas Iron cuts board member pay by 15% (0) December 2, 2014
Atlas Iron is cutting its bosses pay by 15 per cent as two members of the board step down.
- PPK acquires drilling equipment company (111) December 2, 2014
PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
- Police target FMG workers in drug search (0) December 2, 2014
FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
- Mentors needed to support NSW’s mining women (0) December 2, 2014
Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
- Bulga receives approval for minelife extension (0) December 2, 2014
The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
- Miners warned to clearly report on reserves (0) December 2, 2014
The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
- Former Wallabies captain charged after Maules Creek mine protest (0) December 2, 2014
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
- EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA (0) December 2, 2014
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
- ABB launches new ventilation system for mines (0) December 2, 2014
ABB has launched its SmartVentilation system for underground mines.
- Exploration investment continues to fall (0) December 2, 2014
Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
- FMG’s dongas not built to cyclone strength (0) December 2, 2014
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
- Mining worth $37 billion to the state of Queensland (0) December 1, 2014
A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
- Russell Vale coal allowed to mine 400m of longwall 6 (0) December 1, 2014
Wollongong Coal’s plan to extend longwall mining has been approved the by the Planning Assessment Commission.
- SA conference to highlight exploration (0) December 1, 2014
Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
- Copper falls to new low (0) December 1, 2014
The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
- Anglo American to resubmit Drayton South mine proposal (0) December 1, 2014
Anglo American will try to gain approval for its Drayton South mine expansion for the third time.
- Iron ore could be in trouble for over ten years: analyst (0) December 1, 2014
An analyst out of China has warned the price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US50 a tonne.
- FMG slashes costs to deal with iron ore price slump (0) December 1, 2014
FMG has moved to slash capital expenditure by $US650 million as the price of iron ore remains at five-year lows.
- Moolarben Stage 2 coal expansion goes before PAC (0) December 1, 2014
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine Stage 2 proposal was referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.
- Sedgman win GEMCO processing contract (0) December 1, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Groote Eylandt Mining’s manganese mine expansion.
- Koolan Island workers stood down (0) December 1, 2014
With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
- Australian Mining – News in Focus 28/11/14 (0) November 28, 2014
Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
- Small improvement for geologist employment (0) November 28, 2014
Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
- Women in mining not getting a fair go, wages 27 per cent lower (0) November 28, 2014
Female mining professionals are being paid 27 per cent less than their male counterparts.
- South Australia launches new geoscientific data on unexplored provinces (0) November 28, 2014
South Australia has released new gravity data on its most underexplored provinces.
- Rio Tinto ups coal reserves and confirms iron ore ramp up (0) November 28, 2014
Rio Tinto has increased its thermal coal reserves in the Hunter Valley.
- Miner sues for $2 million after car crash (0) November 28, 2014
A man who left a mine site after work and drove for 10 hours before crashing is suing for negligence.
- Gina Rinehart wins Chairperson of the Year award (0) November 28, 2014
Gina Rinehart has won CEO Magazine’s Chairperson of the Year award for the second year running.
- BHP pushes Senate to can union meetings on site (0) November 28, 2014
BHP coal boss Dean Dalla Valle has pressed the Senate to help prevent union representatives from meeting with members in workplaces.
- Chinese launch new large wheel loader (0) November 28, 2014
Chinese company LiuGong has launched its largest wheel loader to date at Bauma China.
- Sedgman wins Alcoa Kwinana contract (0) November 28, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Alcoa’s Kwinana filtration plant.
- FMG denies it will close Cloudbreak mine (0) November 28, 2014
FMG has dispelled rumours it is closing Cloudbreak mine in WA after an analyst said the miner was considering mothballing the high cost operation.
- Coking coal mines will see global shutdowns (0) November 28, 2014
Coking coal mines will be closed or suspended at a steady rate until a reduced supply drives a price recovery, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has said.
- Equal time rosters could fight FIFO suicide (0) November 27, 2014
The chairman of a WA parliamentary inquiry into the effects of FIFO on mental health has said that “equal time” could be the optimum FIFO roster compression for mining workers.
- Mining investment plunges to record lows (12) November 27, 2014
Investment in new mining projects is at its lowest level in 10 years.
- BC Iron loses three board members (0) November 27, 2014
Three resign from BC Iron board as the falling iron ore price starts to squeeze.
- QAL bomb hoaxer said he was Osama Bin Laden (0) November 27, 2014
A Gladstone 19 year old has been prosecuted for making bomb threats to a Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) employee.
- Mine fire kills 26 in China (0) November 27, 2014
26 Chinese miners are dead after a coal mine fire in the northeast of the country.
- Paddington incident leads to crusher shutdown (0) November 27, 2014
A loader became lodged in an ore crusher at the Paddington Mill last week, with no workers injured.
- Centennial Coal to shut down Angus Place coal mine (0) November 27, 2014
Centennial Coal is placing its Angus Place mine in ‘care and maintenance’ following a restructuring of its operations.
- Santos to strip back costs and investment (0) November 27, 2014
Santos will embark on a campaign of cost cutting and halting investment in the face of slumping oil prices.
- Search on for a “mining champion” to defend industry (0) November 27, 2014
Do you want to win a three year contract to defend the mining industry? An association in QLD is running a competition aimed at fighting back against negativity levelled at ...
- Iron ore falls again as ex Rio boss warns of more volatility (0) November 27, 2014
The price of iron ore has fallen again and ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese warned that it wouldn’t be picking back up again in a hurry.
- Koolan Island iron ore mine flooded (0) November 27, 2014
Pit wall instability has led to a collapse at the Koolan Island hematite mine, with seawater flooding the main pit.
- Whitehaven to explore for more coal (0) November 27, 2014
Whitehaven Coal has applied for a new exploration licence near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
- Capital Safety launches new hot work lifelines (0) November 27, 2014
Capital Safety has introduced a new range of self-retracting lifelines designed for high heat applications.
- MacMahon moves to paperless inspections (0) November 26, 2014
Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has implemented a new iPad-based compliance system called Chekrite to carry out its heavy equipment inspections
- Miners working for less money (0) November 26, 2014 According to new research, Australian mining workers have taken a pay cut of 20 per cent in the past two years.
- Tablet tech streamlines field inspections (0) November 26, 2014
The Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy have already noticed improvements in efficiency after implementing a new technology last week.
- Cameco kicks off uranium mine approvals process (0) November 26, 2014
A mining hopeful in Western Australia plans to double the amount of uranium it will process.
- OTOC acquires infrastructure surveying firm (0) November 26, 2014
Resources infrastructure firm OTOC has acquired specialist surveying firm Geo-Metric to expand in Australia’s east coast.
- Fortescue executive reveals drug problem on sites (0) November 26, 2014
A Fortescue Metals Group executive has admitted the company has “a bit of a” drug problem on its work sites in the Pilbara.
- Australia’s nuclear energy future in the spotlight (0) November 26, 2014
Engineers will meet in Melbourne today to discuss the future of nuclear power in Australia.
- New sand mine proposed for small NSW town (0) November 26, 2014
A new sand mine is being proposed near the town of Nelson Bay in New South Wales.
- Normet launches new underground vehicles (0) November 26, 2014
Normet has launched a new generation of its MF and LF series of underground equipment, with the machines designed for industrial internet integration.
- Palmer says fraud allegations are politically motivated (0) November 26, 2014
Clive Palmer has struck back against the WA government over an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
- Iron ore below $US70 a tonne (18) November 26, 2014
The price of iron ore has fallen below $US70 a tonne for the first time since 2009.
- Australia to begin graphite production in SA (0) November 25, 2014
Australia’s only operating graphite mine has reopened today for the first time since its closure in 1993.
- Glencore and Peabody to merge Hunter Valley coal mines (0) November 25, 2014
Glencore and Peabody Energy have agreed to jointly manage the Wambo and United coal mines in the Hunter Valley, the first joint venture of its kind in the region.
- Exploration drilling costs down to $50 per metre (0) November 25, 2014
Mineral exploration could be done at a fraction of the cost thanks to researchers at Curtin University who have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig.
- Schneider and Ampcontrol partner to optimise underground coal (0) November 25, 2014
Schneider Electric and Ampcontrol have partnered to develop new operational intelligence solutions for underground coal mining.
- CMFEU questions why BHP cuts jobs to lower costs (0) November 25, 2014
The CFMEU said there are other ways BHP Billiton can save money rather than cutting thousands of jobs.
- Massive ancient roman gold mine uncovered (0) November 25, 2014
Aerial mapping in Spain has uncovered an ancient Roman gold mine.
- Palmer investigated for fraud (0) November 25, 2014
Barely a year past his election into parliament, mining magnate Clive Palmer is officially under investigation for fraud by West Australian police.
- Barminco wins MMG mine contract (0) November 25, 2014
Barminco has won a $110 million contract for development services at MMG’s Rosebery mine in Tasmania.
- Silver mine in Cobar wants to hire locals (167) November 25, 2014
The company planning to reopen a silver mine in Cobar has called for people in the local area to apply for jobs at the site.
- Mineral sands miner cleared land without approval (0) November 24, 2014
Development of a mineral sands mine in Central Queensland resulted in complaints of land and vegetation clearing without planning approval.
- Hastings Deering back to negotiating table over pay cuts (0) November 24, 2014
A new enterprise bargaining agreement which would have resulted in pay cuts of up to 25 per cent for Hastings Deering employees has been voted down.
- Paladin Energy wants to raise $205m in capital (0) November 24, 2014
Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy have been halted as the company announced efforts to raise $205 million in capital.
- Andrew Forrest buys up more FMG shares (0) November 24, 2014
The value of FMG shares have fallen by around 48 per cent this year, and Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest stepped in to buy $11 million worth of them last week.
- Production and maintenance to drive the expanded industry (0) November 24, 2014
Mining investment will collapse by 40 per cent over four years, but the sector will grow a result of greater production and maintenance
- Gina Rinehart says Australia would not survive without mining (0) November 24, 2014
Gina Rinehart said the negativity aimed at the mining industry needs to stop, stating Australia would be unable to survive without the sector.
- BHP to cuts costs by $US2.3bn (0) November 24, 2014
BHP Billiton is targeting its cash costs and has re-shuffled some the company’s top jobs in order to prepare for the upcoming demerger.
- Fortescue offers mining jobs to indigenous prisoners (0) November 24, 2014
Aboriginal prisoners will soon have the opportunity to take on mining employment with FMG after their release.
- Cat launch new longwall plows (0) November 24, 2014
Caterpillar has released a new longwall plow system for very low coal seams.
- Online Training: The next leap forward (0) November 24, 2014
The workplace is changing, and if workers don’t upskill and learn then they can get left behind.
- Carina iron ore mine could be put into care and maintenance (0) November 21, 2014
Mineral Resources said its Carina mine could be closed down if the iron ore price continues its free fall.
- Queensland improves on Lost Time Injuries (0) November 21, 2014
Despite an horrific year for industry fatalities, a new report from Queensland showed a decrease in Lost Time Injuries.
- Monadelphous revenue hit as mining investment peaks (0) November 21, 2014
Monadelphous said slow activity in the mining sector had led to a 10.9 per cent fall in sales revenue for 2013/14.
- 1000 Inpex workers may be cut before Christmas (0) November 21, 2014
Inpex Ichthys LNG workers are likely to be laid off ahead of Christmas as a heavy wet season and operational delays bite.
- Facebook threats land CSG activist in court (0) November 21, 2014
A man has been charged by Queensland Police for making threatening Facebook posts aimed at QGC employees.
- BHP says massive iron ore expansions over (0) November 21, 2014
BHP said it is done with iron ore expansions but that it is not worried about the record low price the commodity has fallen to.
- Port Hedland tugboat engineer strike withdrawn (0) November 21, 2014
Tugboat engineers in Port Hedland have reached an agreement with Teekay Shipping, precluding the need for industrial action.
- ABB launches hoist assessment service for miners (0) November 21, 2014
ABB has developed a mine ‘hoist performance fingerprint’ service to cut hoist maintenance costs and improve safety.
- Government to “throw the book” at mine protestors (0) November 21, 2014
NSW Premier Mike Baird said new legislation will work to crackdown on activists who enter mine sites illegally.
- NSW Premier promises to halve assessment time for mining projects (0) November 21, 2014
In a major shake-up of the state’s planning system, NSW Premier Mike Baird has vowed to halve the time it takes to approve major infrastructure projects.
- CFMEU attend BHP AGM to fight against 100 per cent FIFO (0) November 20, 2014
Union workers and representatives attended the BHP annual general meeting in Adelaide today to protest against 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices.
- Free Trade Agreement means more Chinese work visas (0) November 20, 2014
The new FTA will allow Chinese workers to be brought in for Chinese-owned projects, raising fears of for mining safety standards.
- BASF, ACARP to develop spray on coal mine roof support (0) November 20, 2014
A project to develop a spray on alternative to steel mesh sheet roof reinforcements in underground mines.
- Ian Macdonald facing prosecution over Doyles Creek licences (0) November 20, 2014
Former disgraced NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald is facing prosecution following the ICAC inquiry into dodgy mining licences.
- CSIRO chief Megan Clark to join Rio Tinto board (0) November 20, 2014
Former chief executive of the CSIRO Megan Clark is set to join Rio Tinto’s board as a non-executive director.
- WDS appoints new CEO (0) November 20, 2014
WDS has appointed Laurence Voyer as its new CEO.
- Iron ore hits the dreaded $US70 a tonne mark (0) November 20, 2014
Investors are ditching iron ore miners as the price of the commodity tumbles to a new five-year low of $US70 a tonne.
- Caterpillar launches its largest ever wheel loader (0) November 20, 2014
Cat has developed its largest ever wheel loader – the 994K.
- Unfair dismissal case reaches Federal Court (0) November 20, 2014
A former BHP employee has taken his case for unfair dismissal all the way to the Federal Court.
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