Time is ticking on Mt Thorley: Rio Tinto (0) September 11, 2014 Rio Tinto’s chief of energy said time was ticking for workers at Mt Thorley Warkworth mine and hopes the government will give the green light for an extension at the ...
$1 million lead poisoning claim heading to civil trial (0) September 11, 2014 Glencore’s Mount Isa Mine is facing a compensation claim of $1 million over alleged lead poisoning, after the miner lost the right to have the case thrown out.
Coal ship breaks loose in Gladstone (0) September 11, 2014 A loaded coal ship broke loose from its moorings in Gladstone Harbour, bringing the site to a standstill.
Burnie Caterpillar workers may not lose jobs after all (0) September 11, 2014 The 200 workers from Caterpillar’s plant in Burnie who are expecting to lose their jobs this year may now keep them, according to the AMWU.
Inquest set for deaths at Fortescue mine camp (0) September 11, 2014 The father of a man killed when a cyclone tore through the Fortescue Metals Group’s Rail Camp One hopes an inquest will shed light into unanswered questions surrounding his son’s ...
Macmahon secures massive new funding facility (0) September 11, 2014 Macmahon has secured a new three year funding facility, upsizing it after the initial facility was oversubscribed.
Man dies after excavator accident at quarry: UPDATE (0) September 11, 2014 Recovery efforts are continuing today after a 25-year-old man died when his excavator rolled down an embankment at Karuah’s Hunter Quarries on Tuesday.
AngloGold Ashanti spins out non-African assets (0) September 10, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti is walking the footsteps of BHP, with the company spinning out all of its non-South African assets into a new company.
Rio boss says there’s a bright future for uranium market (0) September 10, 2014 Rio Tinto’s energy chief warned punters should not get too carried away with a spike in the uranium price, predicting an uptake in the industry was years away.
Analyst ignores the pack, predicts iron ore price rise (0) September 10, 2014 At odds with other iron ore analysis of late, Westpac chief economist told a conference he expects the price to pick up to over $US100 a tonne next year.
US drafts new asteroid mining bill (0) September 9, 2014 The US is taking a major step forward in interplanetary mining, drafting a new bill to aid development of the asteroid mining industry.
“Perfect storm” to resurrect global uranium industry (0) September 8, 2014 An Australian company vying to develop a new uranium mine in Namibia has told a mining conference that a “perfect storm” is tipped to shake up the global uranium sector.
Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project gains PAC approval (0) September 8, 2014 Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project in north-west New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Planning Assessment Commission.
Ravensworth coal mine shutdown postponed (0) September 8, 2014 The closure of the Ravensworth underground coal mine has been pushed back in an effort to secure miners new jobs.
Ammonium nitrate truck explodes (0) September 8, 2014 A truck transporting ammonium nitrate has exploded in South West Queensland, destroying bridges, sections of the road, and two firefighting trucks.
Joy Global records another slump in profit (1) September 5, 2014 Joy Global has posted another disappointing quarterly result, with profit falling year on year, but is seeing a rise in bookings.
Poseidon Nickel picks up another operation in WA (0) September 5, 2014 Poseidon Nickel, a junior mining company backed by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, has bought the Lake Johnston Nickel Project from Norilsk Nickel.
Exploration in Australia continues to slide (0) September 5, 2014 Resource exploration spending has dropped to seven-year lows with concerns cost-cutting measures may delay Australia’s next generation of mines.
Miners show their support for breast cancer research (0) September 5, 2014 Workers at the Golden Grove mine in Western Australia joined the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, and have already raised $11,000. Find out more here.
Alkane’s Dubbo Zirconia Project heads to PAC (0) September 4, 2014 Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project is a step closer to being granted final approval after the NSW Department of Planning and Environment awarded the project the green light.
Olympic Dam expansion hinges on new heap leach process (38) September 4, 2014 BHP Billiton has revealed it is working hard to develop its Olympic Dam expansion, with CEO Andrew Mackenzie calling it a “phenomenal resource”.
African investment in the spotlight in Perth (825) September 4, 2014 Shadow Minister for Resources Gary Gray has spoken at the annual Africa Downunder Conference, which began in Perth yesterday.
Mineral exploration in space to return results in 2020 (0) September 4, 2014 Mining in outer space is a step closer to reality, as Japanese scientists prepare to launch a new probe to conduct mineral exploration on asteroids.
Gold mine fined $200k for polluting river (0) September 4, 2014 A gold mine in southern NSW has been ordered to pay $200 000 after it was found guilty of polluting nearby creeks.
FMG posts record iron ore exports (0) September 4, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group posted a record-breaking August with the export of more than 15 million tonnes of iron ore.
Australian gold output up by 10 per cent (0) September 3, 2014 Cost cutting and a move to higher grade ores has seen Australia’s gold production rise 10 per cent over the past twelve months.
Mining tax buried by Senate deal (0) September 3, 2014 Mining companies and coalition members were jubilant yesterday as the Mineral Resources Rent Tax was repealed in the Senate.
Iron ore could slump to $US75 by next year (0) September 3, 2014 The price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US75 a tonne next year as China will be unable to absorb waves of new supply from Australia and Brazil, ...
Komatsu launch new 40 tonne articulated dump truck (0) September 3, 2014 Komatsu has released its new HM400-3M0 articulated dump truck with advanced traction and transmission systems, and higher capacity.
Women in mining benefit from mentoring program (0) September 2, 2014 A program aimed at encouraging women to forge a career in the resources sector is set to continue in Queensland, with the government announcing a new round of funding.
Abbott Point dredge dumping plans on the rocks (1) September 2, 2014 Proponents of the expansion to the Abbott Point coal loading facility will abandon plans to dump dredge spoils in the Great Barrier Reef.
Rio Tinto cut jobs at Kestrel coal mine (0) September 2, 2014 Rio Tinto is cutting jobs at its Kestrel mine in Queensland, with workers informed of the changes yesterday.
Goondicum mine to reopen next March (0) August 29, 2014 Melior Resources has announced it will reopen the Goondicum mineral sands mine next March, creating 50 new mining jobs.
Vermeer announces new president (0) August 29, 2014 Vermeer has announced Jason Andringa will step into the role of president and CEO of the company in November next year.
Correction: Mt Lyell to reopen (0) August 28, 2014 Australian Mining apologies for a story it published earlier this week stating that the Mt Lyell mine was to reopen.
E-Hub provides better control of workshop floor (0) August 28, 2014 The mobile workstation allows an operation to boost safety by connecting systems, tools, and culture directly to the workshop floor
Slippery slope for iron ore (0) August 27, 2014 The global iron ore surplus continues to grease the way down for prices, which have slid to new lows with a US$80.02 per tonne recorded yesterday.
Boart Longyear future looks uncertain (0) August 26, 2014 The continued future of Boart Longyear is cloudy following the driller’s latest negative financial results.
Rio Tinto coal called out by Australia Institute (0) August 26, 2014 Rio Tinto’s claim that the Mt Thorley Warkwarth expansion would bring $1.5 billion into the NSW economy has been slammed by the Australia Institute.
M&E NSW 2014 Preview: Pipe system couplings (0) August 26, 2014 Georg Fischer are set to display their piping system solutions, with a particular focus on their electrofusion couplers, at M&E NSW on stand 3045.
Palmer backpedals on Q&A comments (0) August 26, 2014 Clive Palmer has apologised to the Chinese people for comments made on last week’s Q&A program.
SNC-Lavalin wins Rolleston coal contract (0) August 26, 2014 The SNC-Lavalin McConnell Dowell joint venture has won the EPC contract for the Rollseton coal mine’s 5th coal valve project.
New rehab reporting in the Hunter (0) August 25, 2014 More than a hundredth of the land in the Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter council areas is disturbed by mining, a new report on rehab says.
Re-entry into Pike River again delayed (0) August 22, 2014 The decision to re-enter the Pike River coal mine has once more been delayed, leaving families of those who died ‘absolutely gutted’.
Valuing major miners: BHP and Glencore (0) August 22, 2014 Investors are looking back to the majors in the wake of the recent shakeups to determine whether their is future value in their stocks.
Unions concerned over BHP demerger (0) August 22, 2014 News of the BHP Billiton demerger has unions concerned about maintaining conditions, EBAs and entitlements for workers at the unwanted projects.
Royal Flying Doctors launch new mine safety program (0) August 22, 2014 The RFDS, QLD Mines Rescue Services, and St John Ambulance have launched a dedicated medical training program for mine rescue teams.
Female participation in mining falls (0) August 22, 2014 The number of women working in the mining industry has fallen by 1.6 per cent of the total workforce in the year to May 2014.
VIDEO: Weekly news highlights (0) August 21, 2014 This week we look at the discovery of a new oil field, some ‘robust’ sharemarket activity, and Clive Palmer’s latest outburst against the Chinese.
Mt Riley succumbs to poor iron market (0) August 20, 2014 Venture Minerals have announced operations have been suspended at the Riley Creek mine in Tasmania.
Australian wins minerals processing patent challenge (0) August 20, 2014 University of Newcastle professor Graeme Jameson has won a patent challenge brought against him by US manufacturing giant Eriez Manufacturing.
“Chinese bastards” steal our iron ore: Palmer (0) August 19, 2014 The irascible Clive Palmer has raised eyebrows higher than ever by saying the Chinese government is trying to steal our nation’s natural resources.
Miner teams with QLD agricultural college (0) August 19, 2014 Glencore has partnered with Queensland’s Emerald Agricultural College to help develop a new generation of farmers.
International indigenous mining partnership developing (117) August 19, 2014 Australian Aboriginal company Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is working with Alaskan indigenous group NANA to develop global expertise.
WA in budget trouble due to iron ore market optimism (0) August 19, 2014 Royalties estimates in the Western Australian state budget have fallen well short of the mark due to the unexpectedly low price of iron ore this year.
Japanese buy into Boggabri coal mine (0) August 19, 2014 Japanese power company Chugoku Electric Power has bought a large stake in the Boggabri coal mine.
New WA mining safety legislation on the board (0) August 19, 2014 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has given the greenlight to modernise mining safety legislation in the state.
Bravery medal due to Beaconsfield rescuers (0) August 18, 2014 Eight years after the tragedy at the Beaconsfield gold mine, the Governor-General has recognised a number of rescuers.
Emeco wins Chilean mining equipment contract (0) August 18, 2014 Emeco Holdings has won a five year mining equipment hire and rental contract with Chilean contractor Fe Grande.
Gold Ridge confirms job cuts (0) August 18, 2014 Following heavy rainfall and production and security issues, St Barbara has cut its workforce at its Solomon Islands’ Gold Ridge mine.
Robust Resources ready for takeover (0) August 18, 2014 Playing hard to get has paid off for Robust Resources, with an increased takeover bid thrusting their share price up 52 per cent on Friday.
Aurecon appoints new CEO (1) August 17, 2014 Aurecon announces the appointment of Giam Swiegers as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 February 2015.
EBA voted in on Curtis Island (0) August 15, 2014 The EBA proposed by Bechtel has passed by a majority of voters on Curtis Island, shattering hopes of a change to a 3/1 roster.
Gem Miner: An addictive distraction (0) August 15, 2014 Today we’re going to invoke an old tradition here at Australian Mining, and recommend a mining game of the week.
Jobs will continue to suffer in mining sector (0) August 15, 2014 New analysis from the Department of Employment has forecast a jobs slump of 4.5 per cent over the next five years.
Australia in the productivity doldrums (0) August 15, 2014 Efficiency in the Australian mining industry has received a stern rebuke from PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of the least productive regions in the world.
Maptek to launch new modular laser scanner (0) August 14, 2014 Maptek has previewed the new I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner at the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors conference.
Bradken expected to cut more jobs (0) August 13, 2014 Engineering group Bradken’s has signalled it will continue to cut jobs and move production overseas, following a large drop in its full year net profit.
CSI pleads guilty to Fortescue miner death (0) August 13, 2014 Crushing Services International has pled guilty to charges relating to the death of Kurt Williams as Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
Rio to lose control over Panguna copper lease (0) August 12, 2014 A new bill passed by the Bougainville parliament has completed the drawdown of mining powers from the PNG national government to the autonomous region.
UNSW appoints new mining engineering head (0) August 12, 2014 The University of New South Wales has appointed Paul Hagan as its new head of mining engineering, replacing retiring Bruce Hebblewhite.
Glencore cuts jobs at Newlands coal mine (0) August 12, 2014 Glencore has confirmed it will cut 100 jobs by the end of next month at its Newlands open cut coal mine.
Workplace injury victim keeps job at Hail Creek (1) August 12, 2014 A dozer operator who suffered spinal injury at the Hail Creek Mine has managed to keep his retrained position as a drill rig operator.
Rex Minerals MD quits (0) August 11, 2014 The managing director of Rex Minerals, Mark Parry, has resigned in the wake of government approvals for the Hillside Project.
Vale ups iron ore exports to China over next five years (0) August 11, 2014 Competition for Australian iron ore sales looks set to ensure ongoing depressed commodity prices, as Vale announces its intent to double exports to China.
BC Iron to acquire Iron Ore Holdings (0) August 11, 2014 BC Iron has made an offer to fully acquire Iron Ore Holdings, merging the two companies prospective operations.
Metso sign tech agreement with UQ’s JKTech (0) August 8, 2014 Metso has signed a minerals processing development technology agreement with the University of Queensland’s JKTech.
Diggers & Dealers awards: The Winners (0) August 7, 2014 The Winners of the 2014 Diggers & Dealers awards were announced last night, at the Westrac Gala Dinner.
Peabody to cut jobs at Burton coal mine (0) August 6, 2014 Peabody Energy is cutting production levels at the Burton coal mine, with the contractor workforce to be pared back by up to 75%.
Orica to separate mining and chemicals divisions (0) August 6, 2014 Orica will pursue the separation of its chemicals business from its core mining services business, either by demerger or sale.
ResCo workers jobs safe (4) August 6, 2014 Only a day after its parent company declared voluntary administration and their future up in the air, ResCo workers’ jobs have been secured.
Gold industry cries foul on royalties increases (0) August 5, 2014 The gold industry in Western Australia has launched a campaign in the face of potential for a royalties hike by the end of the year.
AngloGold signs on with FIFO Families (57) August 5, 2014 AngloGold Ashanti has signed up to FIFO Families social support and education program for fly in fly out workers and their families.
Atlas Copco launches new rock drills (0) August 5, 2014 Atlas Copco has launched a new series of hydraulic underground handheld rock drills for deep mines.
Maules Creek protests enter second year (0) August 5, 2014 Protestors have celebrated the second anniversary of the Leard Blockade camp at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine.
Bluestone enters voluntary administration (0) August 5, 2014 Bluestone Global, which owns a number of mining services companies, has entered in to voluntary administration, with 3000 jobs likely to be cut.
Australia gains greater control of its gold mines (0) August 5, 2014 Domestic ownership has risen to around half of all Australian gold operations, according to new reports from Surbiton Associates.
Coal mining increases in NSW (0) August 5, 2014 Domestic coal production has grown in New South Wales over the past year, in spite of weak commodity prices.
Diggers and Dealers Day One [video] (0) August 5, 2014 Australian Mining reporting from the 2014 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie.
3 Reasons to Invest in Collision Avoidance Technology in 2014 (0) August 4, 2014 In light of recent incidents and high incidence rates involving mine vehicles, this article looks at the critical role of collision avoidance systems in mining, the alleged call for integration ...
Diggers and Dealers 2014 kicks off with sombre tones (0) August 4, 2014 This morning saw the start of the 22nd Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, undoubtedly the premier business event in Australia for resource companies, from junior miners through to our largest ...
Watpac wins Hanking Gold mining contract (0) August 4, 2014 Watpac have won a $29 million contract to provide mining services for Hanking Gold’s Cornishman Pit.
Fire forces mining camp evacuation (0) August 4, 2014 Hundreds of workers were forced to evacuate a Queensland mining camp after part of the facility caught on fire.
Rio Tinto’s chief of energy said time was ticking for workers at Mt Thorley Warkworth mine and hopes the government will give the green light for an extension at the ...
Peabody Energy president Glenn Kellow has won the University of Newcastle’s 2014 Alumni Award for International Leadership.
Glencore’s Mount Isa Mine is facing a compensation claim of $1 million over alleged lead poisoning, after the miner lost the right to have the case thrown out.
A loaded coal ship broke loose from its moorings in Gladstone Harbour, bringing the site to a standstill.
The 200 workers from Caterpillar’s plant in Burnie who are expecting to lose their jobs this year may now keep them, according to the AMWU.
The father of a man killed when a cyclone tore through the Fortescue Metals Group’s Rail Camp One hopes an inquest will shed light into unanswered questions surrounding his son’s ...
Macmahon has secured a new three year funding facility, upsizing it after the initial facility was oversubscribed.
ABB has won a contract to make the world’s largest iron truckless.
Recovery efforts are continuing today after a 25-year-old man died when his excavator rolled down an embankment at Karuah’s Hunter Quarries on Tuesday.
AccessPack, an access control system for machinery from Western Australian company CASWA is winning the support of leading companies around the world.
AngloGold Ashanti is walking the footsteps of BHP, with the company spinning out all of its non-South African assets into a new company.
Rio Tinto’s energy chief warned punters should not get too carried away with a spike in the uranium price, predicting an uptake in the industry was years away.
At odds with other iron ore analysis of late, Westpac chief economist told a conference he expects the price to pick up to over $US100 a tonne next year.
Rio Tinto’s energy boss said coal will remain the number one energy source for decades to come but said it needed to be cleaned up to help fight climate change.
Cat has launched its new 824K wheel dozer with increased durability.
A truck fire at BMA’s Saraji mine has left a worker with serious burns.
Queensland has passed its new controversial Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill.
A 232.08 carat white diamond worth $22 million has been uncovered.
Honeywell Process Solutions will showcase the latest developments in process automation and controls at the 2014 Symposium to be held on the Gold Coast.
A man is in hospital after being injured while working underground at Glencore’s Oaky North coal mine.
Two men have been charged for allegedly stealing 340 litres of fuel from Iluka Resources’ Murray Basin mine.
The US is taking a major step forward in interplanetary mining, drafting a new bill to aid development of the asteroid mining industry.
Mining industry professionals are experiencing unemployment levels double that of the national average.
A man has been seriously injured at a mine site in the Northern Territory after pouring fuel on a fire.
Western Desert Resources has called in administrators after falling victim to a sliding iron ore price.
Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project in north-west New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Planning Assessment Commission.
The closure of the Ravensworth underground coal mine has been pushed back in an effort to secure miners new jobs.
A truck transporting ammonium nitrate has exploded in South West Queensland, destroying bridges, sections of the road, and two firefighting trucks.
Central Queensland’s Mining Equipment Maintenance has celebrated its first year after founder Paul Waardyk returned to ownership of the business.
A Wollongong-based engineering firm that services the mining industry has been forced to shut its doors, affecting 120 jobs.
A court hearing into Whitehaven Coal’s winter clearing activity at the Maules Creek mine site has been adjourned.
Joy Global has posted another disappointing quarterly result, with profit falling year on year, but is seeing a rise in bookings.
Poseidon Nickel, a junior mining company backed by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, has bought the Lake Johnston Nickel Project from Norilsk Nickel.
OZ Minerals has appointed Andrew Cole as its new CEO.
Workers at the Golden Grove mine in Western Australia joined the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, and have already raised $11,000. Find out more here.
A new deal that sees Australia export uranium to India may come with the added bonus of greater transparency in its usage.
Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project is a step closer to being granted final approval after the NSW Department of Planning and Environment awarded the project the green light.
BHP Billiton has revealed it is working hard to develop its Olympic Dam expansion, with CEO Andrew Mackenzie calling it a “phenomenal resource”.
Shadow Minister for Resources Gary Gray has spoken at the annual Africa Downunder Conference, which began in Perth yesterday.
A new Minerals Council of Australia paper has been released, focusing on reversing the current slide in international competitiveness.
Mining in outer space is a step closer to reality, as Japanese scientists prepare to launch a new probe to conduct mineral exploration on asteroids.
A gold mine in southern NSW has been ordered to pay $200 000 after it was found guilty of polluting nearby creeks.
Fortescue Metals Group posted a record-breaking August with the export of more than 15 million tonnes of iron ore.
The CFMEU has taken a case to the High Court to be able to use the term ‘scab’ during industrial action.
Cost cutting and a move to higher grade ores has seen Australia’s gold production rise 10 per cent over the past twelve months.
Mining companies and coalition members were jubilant yesterday as the Mineral Resources Rent Tax was repealed in the Senate.
Glencore has announced it will cut 100 positions from the Clermont open cut coal mine.
BHP has reportedly seen a formal offer from Glencore for its on the market Nickel West assets.
The price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US75 a tonne next year as China will be unable to absorb waves of new supply from Australia and Brazil, ...
Komatsu has released its new HM400-3M0 articulated dump truck with advanced traction and transmission systems, and higher capacity.
Lynas has been issued with a full operating stage licence for its Lynas Advanced Materials Plant.
Liberal MP George Christensen has arranged meetings with BMA on October 8 to discuss the issue of 100 per cent FIFO staffing.
Clive Palmer continues to thwart Federal Government plans to scrap the mining tax.
A program aimed at encouraging women to forge a career in the resources sector is set to continue in Queensland, with the government announcing a new round of funding.
Tag has signed a contract with First Solar to build the solar power plant for Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine in Queensland.
Proponents of the expansion to the Abbott Point coal loading facility will abandon plans to dump dredge spoils in the Great Barrier Reef.
Curtin University has partnered with Polaris Metals to improve the effectiveness of biodiversity data gathered in mining studies.
Rio Tinto is cutting jobs at its Kestrel mine in Queensland, with workers informed of the changes yesterday.
Coffey International will carry out an unsecured bond offering to raise $40 million.
Police have been called to Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery over claims the AMWU is trying to disturb operations and obstruct traffic trying to enter the site.
Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion iron ore mine has marked the official start of owner/operator mining.
Downer EDI has secured a $170 million contract for work at the Gorgon project on Barrow Island, creating 400 new jobs.
A dog has survived a 38 metre fall down a mine shaft at Mt Larcom, near Gladstone in Queensland.
Peabody Energy’s Burton coking coal mine is soon to lose 100 workers, who were alerted to their redundancy by text message on Thursday night: An “error in judgement”, according to ...
A mining workshop has heard how open cut mines are providing places of refuge for endangered Tasmanian Devils.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has charged Pilbara Iron in relation to the death of Brent Glew in 2011.
A new type of electronic tape is lighting the way for improved worker safety.
South Australia’s Cooper Basin has a new flying medical service, funded by Senex Energy and Drillsearch Energy.
Mining and gas explorers will be forced to pay the cost of arbitration with landholders in the event of access disputes.
The PPK Group has acquired electronic management system company MONEx.
The WA government will sell off the Kwinana Bulk Terminal and Utah Point bulk handling facility in order to reduce debt.
Melior Resources has announced it will reopen the Goondicum mineral sands mine next March, creating 50 new mining jobs.
Vermeer has announced Jason Andringa will step into the role of president and CEO of the company in November next year.
The growing trend for shifting investment away from fossil fuels and towards renewables has coal bosses nervous.
Australian Mining apologies for a story it published earlier this week stating that the Mt Lyell mine was to reopen.
The mobile workstation allows an operation to boost safety by connecting systems, tools, and culture directly to the workshop floor
The NSW Land and Environment Court has found in favour of the Ashton South East Open Cut (SEOC) coal mine expansion.
More than 7000 activists in Germany have formed a human chain eight kilometres long to protest against a proposed brown coal mine.
The QLD Government has listed Glencore as the ‘preferred proponent’ for the Aurukun bauxite project in Cape York.
Two Australian teams, from the Kestrel and Oakey Creek mines, are gearing up to compete in the International Mines Rescue Competition next month.
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Ventyx’s Shawn Lyndon dissects the state of maintenance in mining, and how to counter its high costs.
It’s clear that BHP will not hold onto its Nickel West asset, now in talks with Glencore and Jinchuan Group.
Komatsu Australia have announced a new AC drive version of its 200 US ton 730E-8 mine truck.
The global iron ore surplus continues to grease the way down for prices, which have slid to new lows with a US$80.02 per tonne recorded yesterday.
Boggabri Coal has been fined for stockpiling material at an unauthorised location, a breach of their mining approval conditions.
Thiess has selected Careers Australia to be its national apprenticeship training provider.
Wollongong Coal has announced it will put the Wongawilli coal mine into care and maintenance.
More than 200 new mining jobs will be created on the back of Cockatoo Coal’s Baralaba expansion project latest approvals.
The continued future of Boart Longyear is cloudy following the driller’s latest negative financial results.
Rio Tinto’s claim that the Mt Thorley Warkwarth expansion would bring $1.5 billion into the NSW economy has been slammed by the Australia Institute.
Georg Fischer are set to display their piping system solutions, with a particular focus on their electrofusion couplers, at M&E NSW on stand 3045.
Clive Palmer has apologised to the Chinese people for comments made on last week’s Q&A program.
The SNC-Lavalin McConnell Dowell joint venture has won the EPC contract for the Rollseton coal mine’s 5th coal valve project.
Pacific Brands has sold its safety and industrial workwear business to Wesfarmers for $180 million.
China’s use of coal will begin to taper off as the country makes strides towards cutting air pollution in the nation.
Adani Mining are now taking expressions of interest for employment at the Carmichael mine.
Southern Cross Electrical has additional contracts for electrical and instrumentation works across Sino Iron’s minerals processing facilities.
Conservationists are cynical about “expansion” of conservation areas on Curtis Island, given the world heritage listing was ineffective against industry.
FLSmidth has announced plants to double the size of its Perth engineering workshop and warehouses.
St Barbara is in talks to hand the embattled Gold Ridge mine back to the Solomon Islands Government.
More than a hundredth of the land in the Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter council areas is disturbed by mining, a new report on rehab says.
The decision to re-enter the Pike River coal mine has once more been delayed, leaving families of those who died ‘absolutely gutted’.
An application by Wollongong Coal to dismiss an action to enforce payment of bonuses has been refused by the Federal Circuit Court.
Investors are looking back to the majors in the wake of the recent shakeups to determine whether their is future value in their stocks.
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Independent Upper Hunter Valley candidate Lee Watts discusses her support miners as the vitriol rises over the Drayton South coal mine expansion battle.
News of the BHP Billiton demerger has unions concerned about maintaining conditions, EBAs and entitlements for workers at the unwanted projects.
The RFDS, QLD Mines Rescue Services, and St John Ambulance have launched a dedicated medical training program for mine rescue teams.
The number of women working in the mining industry has fallen by 1.6 per cent of the total workforce in the year to May 2014.
This week we look at the discovery of a new oil field, some ‘robust’ sharemarket activity, and Clive Palmer’s latest outburst against the Chinese.
The Resources Industry Network has entered debate about the Abbott Point expansion, seeking to counter “misleading” claims by environmental activists.
WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has announced the six finalists for the Golden Gecko awards 2014.
The West Australian parliament has unanimously backed an inquiry into the link between FIFO mining rosters and suicide.
Whitehaven Coal has commenced open cut mining at its Maules Creek coal mine.
Junior miners may be set back with news South West Creek shipping berth is unlikely to be built before 2019.
An explosion at a Chinese coal mine yesterday has trapped 29 miners underground.
Venture Minerals have announced operations have been suspended at the Riley Creek mine in Tasmania.
University of Newcastle professor Graeme Jameson has won a patent challenge brought against him by US manufacturing giant Eriez Manufacturing.
Macmahon’s Mongolian subsidiary has suspended work as its payment runs overdue.
BHP Billiton has announced a series of changes at the top as it carries out a demerger of its half of its assets.
The irascible Clive Palmer has raised eyebrows higher than ever by saying the Chinese government is trying to steal our nation’s natural resources.
Heavy fighting in Ukraine has cut power to a coal mine, trapping around 30 miners underground.
Glencore has partnered with Queensland’s Emerald Agricultural College to help develop a new generation of farmers.
Australian Aboriginal company Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is working with Alaskan indigenous group NANA to develop global expertise.
Royalties estimates in the Western Australian state budget have fallen well short of the mark due to the unexpectedly low price of iron ore this year.
Japanese power company Chugoku Electric Power has bought a large stake in the Boggabri coal mine.
Northern Minerals’ Browns Range rare earths project has been given EPA approval.
Ark Mines has obtained approval from the Northern Territory government to begin mining activity at its Frances Creek Golden Honcho project.
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has given the greenlight to modernise mining safety legislation in the state.
Eight years after the tragedy at the Beaconsfield gold mine, the Governor-General has recognised a number of rescuers.
Increasing cost pressures on coal miners in Western Australia have led to speculation that power stations may need more imported coal.
The first wave of new permanent employees have begun at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek coal mine, near Boggabri, NSW.
Emeco Holdings has won a five year mining equipment hire and rental contract with Chilean contractor Fe Grande.
Following heavy rainfall and production and security issues, St Barbara has cut its workforce at its Solomon Islands’ Gold Ridge mine.
Rio Tinto has announced it is reviewing its continued holding in the Bougainville copper mine following a bill passed by the island’s parliament.
Playing hard to get has paid off for Robust Resources, with an increased takeover bid thrusting their share price up 52 per cent on Friday.
Aurecon announces the appointment of Giam Swiegers as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 February 2015.
The EBA proposed by Bechtel has passed by a majority of voters on Curtis Island, shattering hopes of a change to a 3/1 roster.
Today we’re going to invoke an old tradition here at Australian Mining, and recommend a mining game of the week.
New analysis from the Department of Employment has forecast a jobs slump of 4.5 per cent over the next five years.
Efficiency in the Australian mining industry has received a stern rebuke from PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of the least productive regions in the world.
An evolving collaboration between two Australian companies has seen the development of a range of patented technologies.
Construction of a rail line to the new Carmichael Coal Mine would create up to 2400 jobs, according to Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney.
A consortium of Chinese rare earth miners have taken legal action against Hitatchi over international patents
A 59 year-old prospector who was thought missing near the Siberia Mine has made contact with his wife.
Maptek has previewed the new I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner at the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors conference.
St Barbara has withdrawn all its workers from the Gold Ridge operation after escalating safety and security concerns.
Engineering group Bradken’s has signalled it will continue to cut jobs and move production overseas, following a large drop in its full year net profit.
Mandy McElhinney will take on her largest role to date in the upcoming telemovie House of Hancock.
Bechtel continues to dangle the carrot before employees set to vote on the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement by midnight, Thursday 14 August.
Crushing Services International has pled guilty to charges relating to the death of Kurt Williams as Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering wins electrical instrumentation contract at CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron project.
A new bill passed by the Bougainville parliament has completed the drawdown of mining powers from the PNG national government to the autonomous region.
Hughes Drilling subsidiary JSW Australia has won a drill and blast contract for Mineral Resources Carina iron ore mine.
The University of New South Wales has appointed Paul Hagan as its new head of mining engineering, replacing retiring Bruce Hebblewhite.
Glencore has confirmed it will cut 100 jobs by the end of next month at its Newlands open cut coal mine.
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Last week the QCLNG plant tested its flare tower for the first time, introducing a new risk to birds on Curtis Island.
Orica has won an award for its research into ultra-high intensity blasting.
A dozer operator who suffered spinal injury at the Hail Creek Mine has managed to keep his retrained position as a drill rig operator.
Disrupted work on the Curtis Island gas projects has led to attempts by Bechtel to stop strike action through Fair Work Australia.
The managing director of Rex Minerals, Mark Parry, has resigned in the wake of government approvals for the Hillside Project.
Competition for Australian iron ore sales looks set to ensure ongoing depressed commodity prices, as Vale announces its intent to double exports to China.
Lower than forecast production and weak iron prices has seen Gindalbie suffer a massive impairment on its Karara Mining investment.
BC Iron has made an offer to fully acquire Iron Ore Holdings, merging the two companies prospective operations.
Wenco International Mining Systems has won the fleet management contract for Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
A former Romanian mine has been turned into a massive underground theme park and history museum.
Approvals for two mines in the Blue Mountains have been granted as applications described modifications that were “significantly smaller” than before.
Newmont have sought interim injunctive relief from an indonesian export tax to restart their Batu Hijau copper mine
RungePincockMinarco has acquired the rights to Mine2-4D, the widely used mine design and reserving software.
Peabody Energy’s Wambo Coal has been fined $13 000 after pleading guilty to blast incident.
Metso has signed a minerals processing development technology agreement with the University of Queensland’s JKTech.
Rio Tinto has seen a 21 per cent increase in its first half underlying earnings, rising to $5.1 billion.
Coretrack has won the legal battle for the IP of the GT3000 deep hole drill rig.
The Winners of the 2014 Diggers & Dealers awards were announced last night, at the Westrac Gala Dinner.
Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis has joined the board of international brewer SABMiller.
The QRC has told a Parliamentary hearing there is clear evidence linking anti-coal activism to the Queensland Environmental Defenders’ Office.
Peabody Energy is cutting production levels at the Burton coal mine, with the contractor workforce to be pared back by up to 75%.
Orica will pursue the separation of its chemicals business from its core mining services business, either by demerger or sale.
Capital Safety have released new retrieval and fall arrest safety lifelines.
Only a day after its parent company declared voluntary administration and their future up in the air, ResCo workers’ jobs have been secured.
Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun operation experienced a minor nitric acid spill yesterday.
Fortescue Metals boss Nev Power said FMG has plans to make $2.5 billion in debt repayment over the next 18 months.
The gold industry in Western Australia has launched a campaign in the face of potential for a royalties hike by the end of the year.
Australia’s mining, oil & gas and other industries stand to increase their productivity by harnessing the power of big data and turning it into smart data.
Sirius Resources have signed a native title agreement with the Ngadju people for its Nova nickel project.
AngloGold Ashanti has signed up to FIFO Families social support and education program for fly in fly out workers and their families.
Atlas Copco has launched a new series of hydraulic underground handheld rock drills for deep mines.
Protestors have celebrated the second anniversary of the Leard Blockade camp at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine.
Bluestone Global, which owns a number of mining services companies, has entered in to voluntary administration, with 3000 jobs likely to be cut.
Domestic ownership has risen to around half of all Australian gold operations, according to new reports from Surbiton Associates.
Domestic coal production has grown in New South Wales over the past year, in spite of weak commodity prices.
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Australian Mining reporting from the 2014 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie.
In light of recent incidents and high incidence rates involving mine vehicles, this article looks at the critical role of collision avoidance systems in mining, the alleged call for integration ...
Mastermyne has won a contract for BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal’s operations.
This morning saw the start of the 22nd Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, undoubtedly the premier business event in Australia for resource companies, from junior miners through to our largest ...
Watpac have won a $29 million contract to provide mining services for Hanking Gold’s Cornishman Pit.
Hundreds of workers were forced to evacuate a Queensland mining camp after part of the facility caught on fire.
A FIFO worker operating on Barrow Island has taken his own life.