Need for lean- what Mining can learn from ‘Smart’ Manufacturing (0) November 5, 2014 The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Inquiry hears FIFO workers avoid anti-depressant medication (0) November 4, 2014 A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
Mick Davis and X2 rumours as yet unconfirmed (0) November 4, 2014 Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
Coal carrying ‘Murder Ship’ under scrutiny (0) November 4, 2014 A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
New gas pipeline from Murrin Murrin to Tropicana (1132) November 3, 2014 A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
China and Russia increase natural resources ties (0) November 3, 2014 Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Antarctic mining ban to be indefinite (0) November 3, 2014 A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
Pluton calls police on appointed receivers (0) November 3, 2014 The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Increased efficiency needed at Olympic Dam (0) November 3, 2014 Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
MACA win Rio Tinto Brockman contract (0) November 3, 2014 MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Residents fear new ammonium nitrate plant in Newcastle (0) November 2, 2014 Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
Fire response capability at QCLNG (0) October 31, 2014 The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
Legacy Iron former MD to pay $868,000 (0) October 31, 2014 The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
Batman protester targets Whitehaven Coal haul trucks (0) October 31, 2014 A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.
CSG protests take an ugly turn in Gloucester (0) October 31, 2014 CSG protests in Gloucester took an ugly turn this week as AGL started fracking at its Waukivory pilot project.
Pastor Blaster: Shot fired in mining protest (0) October 31, 2014 A pastor in Western Australia was arrested after firing a warning shot above workers’ heads in Mount Margaret.
National Riggers Day (0) October 31, 2014 Tomorrow is National Riggers Day, November the First, so show some appreciation for the high risk work performed by dogmen, riggers and crane drivers.
Drayton miners devastated at mine extension rejection (0) October 30, 2014 Fear, anxiety and uncertainty: that’s how Drayton miners have described their feelings around the government’s decision to reject an expansion of their coal mine.
Report warns against mining near drinking water catchment (0) October 30, 2014 Government scientists have raised concerns over a proposed coal mine expansion by Wollongong Coal, stating it could put Sydney’s drinking water at risk.
Space miner sees test vehicle go up in flames (0) October 30, 2014 Planetary Resources has hit its first hurdle after its test mining vehicle was destroyed when its unmanned rocket exploded soon after take-off.
Mental illness compensation claim dismissed (0) October 29, 2014 A man who was rostered on to work the day of the Moura mine disaster has had his compensation claim for psychological damage dismissed.
Super Pit boss leaves the top job (0) October 29, 2014 The Super Pit’s general manager Russell Cole has left the top job in unexplained circumstances.
Magnetite haul truck catches fire (0) October 29, 2014 A truck hauling magnetite has caught alight while transporting in Queensland.
Meet the game changers at Convention 2014 (0) October 29, 2014 The future of Australia’s manufacturing sector, leadership and mastering complex projects are just some of the big issues to be debated when thousands of engineers of all disciplines descend upon ...
Iron ore price drops below $80… again (0) October 28, 2014 Volatility continues in the world iron ore market, with futures slipping below $US80 for the December contract on the Singapore exchange.
Peabody optimistic about coal rebound (0) October 28, 2014 With widespread cost cutting and commodity prices bottoming out in coal, Peabody CEO Greg Boyce said investors could see that the worst may be over.
New coal at West Wallsend despite Mt Sugarloaf contraversy (0) October 28, 2014 Glencore has received approval to mine out two new longwall panels at the West Wallsend coal mine, in a controversial decision by the Planning commission.
New anti-corruption laws tabled in Senate (0) October 27, 2014 Greens senator Christine Milne will introduce a bill to compel mining companies to report significant financial dealings with foreign governments.
China steel boom is done: BlueScope boss (0) October 27, 2014 Paul O’Malley, CEO of BlueScope Steel, has said that the need for steel has peaked in intensity in China.
M&E Indonesia starts this week (0) October 27, 2014 OZMINE 2014 and M&E Indonesia have combined to exhibit the latest technological developments in the mining industry, and showcase mining in Indonesia.
Making fuel FIT for miners (0) October 27, 2014 All of its major industries – construction mining, manufacturing, and logistics – require a constant stream of fuel to continue to operate. It truly is the lifeblood of Australian industry.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh isn’t going anywhere (0) October 24, 2014 Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has won the approval of his board, receiving a long-term, open-ended contract to stay in the top spot.
ERA to lift safety standards at Ranger Uranium Mine (0) October 24, 2014 The Ranger Uranium mine has been directed to improve process safety procedures on site, due to insufficient safety when a leach tank collapsed last year.
Broken NSW planning system puts 9000 jobs at risk (0) October 24, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council says close to 9000 jobs in the Hunter Valley are at risk due to the state’s “broken” planning system.
FIFO rosters not ideal according to DMP (0) October 23, 2014 The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
Boart Longyear receives $300m financial bail out (0) October 23, 2014 Boart Longyear has had its financial future secured following Centerbridge Partners’ decision to increase its investment in the company.
ANU backpedals on divestment blacklist (0) October 23, 2014 Australian National University chancellor Gareth Evans has expressed his regret over their resource company stock divestment.
Coalpac to liquidate after PAC rejects mine expansion (0) October 22, 2014 Coalpac has announced it will go into administration, after the PAC rejected applications for expansion to the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines.
Is this Italy’s laziest miner, or the World’s? (0) October 22, 2014 Skiving off takes a whole new level of meaning, when you consider the story of 60 year-old Italian miner Carlo Cani.
BHP posts record iron ore, coking coal production (0) October 22, 2014 BHP Billiton has achieved record coal and iron ore production in the September quarter, attributing the results to its “relentless” focus on productivity.
More pressure on 100 per cent FIFO in CQ (0) October 22, 2014 Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
Australia’s low productivity needs more than simple initiatives (0) October 21, 2014 The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals ...
Peabody looking to reduce staff (0) October 21, 2014 Peabody Energy is seeking staff to accept voluntary redundancies in the face of a difficult coal market.
Ausdrill warns of profit downgrade (0) October 21, 2014 Mining service company Ausdrill has downgraded its profit forecast, causing shares to plummet.
WA resources in a state of transition (0) October 21, 2014 WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of ...
Anglo’s Drayton South mine rejected by PAC (0) October 21, 2014 Anglo American’s Drayton South mine has been rejected by the Planning and Assessment Commission in order to protect the nearby Coolmore and Darley thoroughbred studs.
NT Police in animal mineshaft rescue (0) October 21, 2014 Northern Territory Police were confronted with a difficult situation last weekend when called to rescue a kangaroo from an abandoned copper mine shaft.
Talisman scoops up Sinclair nickel mine (0) October 20, 2014 Glencore have agreed to let the Sinclair Nickel Project go to Talisman Mining for $10 million.
Downer nabs Tenix for $300 m (0) October 20, 2014 Downer EDI will buy privately owned Tenix Holdings Australia, signing an agreement worth $300 million which will be completed at the end of the month.
Vale to sell 20 per cent Indonesian nickel (0) October 20, 2014 The Brazilian miner has signed a divestment contract with the outgoing Indonesian government, to sell the stake to Indonesian parties within five years.
TAI says Queensland coal is the “mouse that roars”. (0) October 20, 2014 The battle between The Australia Institute (TAI) and the coal industry rages on, with a new paper released last week playing down state coal revenue.
Rio boss says Fortescue is ‘panicking’ (0) October 20, 2014 Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
WA miner dies of drug overdose (0) October 20, 2014 Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
Citic threatens defamation against Palmer’s Mineralogy (0) October 17, 2014 Mineralogy has lashed out at estranged Chinese business partners Citic with claims they have made moves to “silence the truth” with a defamation suit.
WA Premier Colin Barnett continues attack on Rio and BHP (0) October 17, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is angry at Rio Tinto and BHP and he’s not afraid to say so, this time accusing the pair of bullying junior miners.
FMG CEO Nev Power joins Barnett in Rio Tinto, BHP fight (0) October 17, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power said he understands Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett’s frustration at Rio and BHP over their iron ore expansion plans.
FMG sets new iron ore record (0) October 17, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has shipped 60 per cent more ore this year than last year as the company hits its eighth straight quarterly record.
BHP confirms London listing for new company (0) October 17, 2014 BHP has confirmed market rumours and will list its newly demerged company on the London Stock Exchange after only eyeing the ASX and JSX for listing.
‘No Scabs’ BHP protester fails to get job back (0) October 17, 2014 A miner at the Saraji coal mine, who was sacked after he waved a sign that stated: “No Principles – Scabs – No Guts”, has lost a court case to ...
WA offers to pay Yancoal more for coal (0) October 16, 2014 The West Australian premier, Colin Barnett, has said the state government’s move to buy into the Premier coal mine was unusual but necessary.
Sloppy criteria for ANU shares divestment (6) October 16, 2014 Iluka Resources has criticised the evaluation which led to divestment of shares in the mineral sands miner by the Australian National University (ANU).
Weir Minerals acquires crushing company (0) October 16, 2014 Weir Minerals expands in footprint in the comminution process through the acquisition of crushing machinery maker Trio Engineered Products.
WA Premier backpedals on Rio, BHP collusion claims (0) October 16, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has backed away from comments he made about Rio Tinto and BHP, saying he never meant to suggest the companies were colluding.
Alleged Bechtel breast flasher denied defamation case (0) October 15, 2014 A Bechtel employee accused of showing off her “new found assets” on site has failed to reveal the identity of her complainant to sue for defamation.
Arrium may sell part of Newcastle mill site (0) October 15, 2014 Arrium may sell part of its Newcastle steel mill site and lease it back. Such a move could raise as much as $100m for the company.
Industry growth centres to link industry and science (0) October 15, 2014 The federal government will fund industry growth centres in five sectors that will encourage better use by business of Australian research
Labor looks to revive mining tax (0) October 14, 2014 Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
Tony Abbott defends BHP’s 100% FIFO coal mine (0) October 14, 2014 Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
AusGroup wins massive Ichthys LNG contract (0) October 14, 2014 AusGroup, in a joint venture with Meisei Industrial, have won a $197 million contract for work at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project.
New submission aimed at reducing mine approval times (0) October 14, 2014 The Tasmanian state government has been blamed for allowing inefficiencies and legal challenges to cause protracted mine approval times.
Truck struck by manganese train (0) October 13, 2014 A manganese train in the Northern Territory has ploughed through a four-wheel drive, stuck on the tracks.
BMA readvertises redundant positions for less money (6) October 13, 2014 Central Queensland workers redundant from BMA mines are up in arms about their old positions being readvertised as casual contracts.
Sandfire threatens legal action against ANU (0) October 10, 2014 The divestment of shares by ANU has drawn widespread criticism, especially from Sandfire Resources, who threatened legal action against the university.
China to reinstate coal import tariffs (0) October 10, 2014 Australian coal has taken another hit after China announced it will institute import levies to support its ailing coal industry.
Renewed calls for grouting under Newcastle (0) October 10, 2014 The Greens have revived calls for a state-funded, mine grouting project in Newcastle, with support from the Hunter Development Corporation.
Anglo American assets up for sale (0) October 9, 2014 Anglo American has resolved to scale back operations by selling unprofitable business assets.
WA DMP release new series of safety videos (0) October 9, 2014 The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum have launched a safety series focused on helping identify hazards on site.
CSIRO appoints new CEO (0) October 9, 2014 The CSIRO has appointed engineer Larry Marshall as the new CEO of the CSIRO, replacing Megan Clark.
GR Engineering wins Mutiny Gold contract (0) October 9, 2014 GR Engineering has signed an MoU for a new minerals processing facility at Mutiny Gold’s Deflector mine.
Ecopropp Pilot Plant running to schedule (0) October 8, 2014 The construction of Coretracks’s Ecopropp pilot-scale proppant manufacturing plant should be completed on time and within budget.
Rio Tinto subject of worldwide Day of Action (0) October 8, 2014 Unions around the world yesterday joined to turn the spotlight on the employment practices of multinational mining giant Rio Tinto.
‘Zero Harm’ the focus of M&E NSW (0) October 8, 2014 Health and safety will be the key theme of the opening day of M&E NSW in Newcastle today.
Illawarra Coal on the run for charity event (0) October 8, 2014 More than 500 workers from Illawarra Coal will take part in a running event to raise much needed funds for Wollongong Hospital’s children’s ward.
Glencore may take another run at merging with Rio Tinto (0) October 8, 2014 Rio Tinto rejected a merger deal with Glencore earlier this year, but the Swiss-based miner said it reserves the right to give the deal another crack in six months.
Missing exploration worker rescued (14) October 8, 2014 An exploration worker who went missing on Monday afternoon was successfully located and rescued yesterday.
Glencore comments on BHP’s iron ore production war (0) October 7, 2014 Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has questioned the tactics of BHP increasing iron ore production, claiming it will impact poor African nations.
Long term insolvency for Killarnee Civil and Construction (0) October 7, 2014 A report by insolvency specialists has showed that a recently collapsed contractor may have been insolvent for 14 months before going into administration.
Toro Energy looks to expand uranium mine (94) October 7, 2014 Toro Energy is looking to expand its yet-to-be-constructed Wiluna uranium mine by adding two more deposits to the mine plan.
Historical recognition for South Australian mining (0) October 7, 2014 Historic minesites in South Australia are in line for world heritage listing, with national approvals expected by the middle of next year.
WA open mining proposal reform to public (0) October 7, 2014 The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has opened its mining proposal reform discussion to the public.
Alcoa has pleaded guilty to breaching safety laws related to the death of a contractor in 2009 and could be fined up to $200,000 later this week.
Iron ore prices have been forecast to continue their decline following falls to a new low this week.
Hughes Drilling has won an extension to its contract at Anglo American’s Callide coal mine.
The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2014 Conference has kicked off in London and promises to provide miners with software products to help them drive productivity and efficiency on site.
A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
BHP has announced a new round of cuts at its Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
The Women in Industry Awards 2015 have officially launched.
Leard Forest Alliance activists have locked themselves to Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine’s overland conveyors, in the second day of protests.
The company vying to build WA’s first uranium mine has secured $10 million to help make it happen.
A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Another truck carrying explosive materials has been involved in an accident on Central Queensland road last week.
A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
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Some of the top stories from Australian Mining this week…
The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.
CSG protests in Gloucester took an ugly turn this week as AGL started fracking at its Waukivory pilot project.
A pastor in Western Australia was arrested after firing a warning shot above workers’ heads in Mount Margaret.
A gold mine project has been rejected by the Victorian Government due to environmental and health concerns.
Austin Engineering has developed to new JEC bucket designs for Letourneau wheel loaders.
Tomorrow is National Riggers Day, November the First, so show some appreciation for the high risk work performed by dogmen, riggers and crane drivers.
Fear, anxiety and uncertainty: that’s how Drayton miners have described their feelings around the government’s decision to reject an expansion of their coal mine.
Government scientists have raised concerns over a proposed coal mine expansion by Wollongong Coal, stating it could put Sydney’s drinking water at risk.
Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney has accused the Labor Party of being “captive of the CFMEU” after a commitment to end 100 per cent FIFO practices.
The NSW government wants to know why so many people are dying on mine sites, with 17 fatalities Australia-wide in 2013-14.
Adelaide based exploration company Minotaur has landed the prestigious title of Queensland Explorer of the year for the Artemis discovery.
Planetary Resources has hit its first hurdle after its test mining vehicle was destroyed when its unmanned rocket exploded soon after take-off.
A man who was rostered on to work the day of the Moura mine disaster has had his compensation claim for psychological damage dismissed.
The Super Pit’s general manager Russell Cole has left the top job in unexplained circumstances.
A truck hauling magnetite has caught alight while transporting in Queensland.
Whitehaven Coal is set to rail first coal from its Maules Creek mine in January 2015, two months ahead of schedule.
Around 10 000 miners will go on strike at Freeport-McMoran’s Grasberg mine following a series of fatal accidents.
Around 75 positions will go at the Boggabri coal mine as an interim haulage project wraps up.
A former Anglo American executive has been accused of stealing more than $4 million from the company.
The future of Australia’s manufacturing sector, leadership and mastering complex projects are just some of the big issues to be debated when thousands of engineers of all disciplines descend upon ...
Volatility continues in the world iron ore market, with futures slipping below $US80 for the December contract on the Singapore exchange.
With widespread cost cutting and commodity prices bottoming out in coal, Peabody CEO Greg Boyce said investors could see that the worst may be over.
A former Palmer United Party candidate has accused Palmer of seeking a PUP seat in the Latrobe Valley to gain political leverage for his mining interests.
Indian coal miner Adani has called a Fairfax article claiming that major banks have backed away from its Abbot Point coal expansion inaccurate.
Glencore has received approval to mine out two new longwall panels at the West Wallsend coal mine, in a controversial decision by the Planning commission.
Galilee Basin mines face a dim future, and will struggle to find investors according to a report released by an American anti-coal group.
Greens senator Christine Milne will introduce a bill to compel mining companies to report significant financial dealings with foreign governments.
Paul O’Malley, CEO of BlueScope Steel, has said that the need for steel has peaked in intensity in China.
OZMINE 2014 and M&E Indonesia have combined to exhibit the latest technological developments in the mining industry, and showcase mining in Indonesia.
Allegations of “cartel conduct” by mining companies and Aboriginal heritage service providers are under investigation by the ACCC.
Australian Mining unveils who took home the gongs from last week’s Prospect Mining awards.
Mt Gibson Iron has temporarily suspended mining at Koolan Island’s main pit due pit wall instability.
All of its major industries – construction mining, manufacturing, and logistics – require a constant stream of fuel to continue to operate. It truly is the lifeblood of Australian industry.
Looking at top stories of the week…
St Barbara has called on the Solomon Islands Government aid to ensure its tailings dam does not burst in the upcoming wet season.
Miners from across the country are heading to the big smoke as the industry prepares for the 11th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Oaky Creek North have done Glencore and Australian coal mining proud, winning the national Mines Rescue Competition yesterday.
There is still hope that the project to create a major, $5 billion steel project in Gladstone will get off the ground.
BHP has made a massive donation to help improve the health and wellbeing of kids in WA, kicking in $20 million for Telethon.
Macmahon has extended its work stoppage standstill in Mongolia until early November.
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition have pulled a proposed billboard for the G20 summit, following a backlash that it featured paedophilic overtones.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has won the approval of his board, receiving a long-term, open-ended contract to stay in the top spot.
The Ranger Uranium mine has been directed to improve process safety procedures on site, due to insufficient safety when a leach tank collapsed last year.
The NSW Minerals Council says close to 9000 jobs in the Hunter Valley are at risk due to the state’s “broken” planning system.
The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
Bechtel has won a national safety award for implementing a program which rewards people for safe behaviours.
Pollution in the MacArthur River has prompted Borroloola clan elders to protest and submit a management plan to NT Government.
Underground mining contractor PYBAR has won the contract to develop and mine Ramelius Resources’ Vivien gold project.
Boart Longyear has had its financial future secured following Centerbridge Partners’ decision to increase its investment in the company.
Atlas Iron has reduced its cash costs and upped its iron ore production guidance.
Beadell Resources has signed a Letter of Intent for a mining partnership with MACA on its Tucano gold project in Brazil.
The Cadia East mine has reached the propagation of Panel Cave 1 through to the surface.
Yesterday the federal government announced its proposed changes to the Renewable Energy Target, which were welcomed by Alcoa’s Portland smelter.
Australian National University chancellor Gareth Evans has expressed his regret over their resource company stock divestment.
Silver Lake Resources has sold its Lakewood gold mill for $5.5 million
The head office of ANZ is in lock-down as around 80 people protest the bank’s funding of fossil fuel projects.
Coalpac has announced it will go into administration, after the PAC rejected applications for expansion to the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines.
There are calls for the planning framework in NSW to be overhauled following the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine, which could cost 500 people their jobs.
The CFMEU said the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine is a devastating blow for the Hunter Valley.
Skiving off takes a whole new level of meaning, when you consider the story of 60 year-old Italian miner Carlo Cani.
BHP Billiton has achieved record coal and iron ore production in the September quarter, attributing the results to its “relentless” focus on productivity.
Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
A gas drilling rig manager has told a coronial inquest yesterday that in regard to the safety the industry “has gone back to the bad old days”.
Newcrest has slashed operating costs at its Cadia Valley operations as commercial production commenced at its newly built panel cave two.
Anglo American says PAC’s rejection of the Drayton South mine comes as a “shattering blow” to the local community of Muswellbrook.
The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals ...
Glencore workers from different coal mines in Central Queensland are set to go head-to-head in a battle away from the coal face.
Peabody Energy is seeking staff to accept voluntary redundancies in the face of a difficult coal market.
Mining service company Ausdrill has downgraded its profit forecast, causing shares to plummet.
Crushing Services International has been fined $115,000 for the death of a worker at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of ...
Anglo American’s Drayton South mine has been rejected by the Planning and Assessment Commission in order to protect the nearby Coolmore and Darley thoroughbred studs.
Northern Territory Police were confronted with a difficult situation last weekend when called to rescue a kangaroo from an abandoned copper mine shaft.
Glencore have agreed to let the Sinclair Nickel Project go to Talisman Mining for $10 million.
Glencore has contributed $750,000 towards the construction of a new health care centre in Wandoan.
Downer EDI will buy privately owned Tenix Holdings Australia, signing an agreement worth $300 million which will be completed at the end of the month.
The Brazilian miner has signed a divestment contract with the outgoing Indonesian government, to sell the stake to Indonesian parties within five years.
A top oilfield service company is painting its drill bits pink to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
Kayakers and canoeists have blocked the port of Newcastle by paddling across the harbour on Friday.
The battle between The Australia Institute (TAI) and the coal industry rages on, with a new paper released last week playing down state coal revenue.
Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
Three WA female miners have been awarded executive education scholarships by Chief Executive women.
Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
A lightning strike caused a massive fire at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara overnight.
A West Australian mine worker has died at a hotel in Uganda.
Mineralogy has lashed out at estranged Chinese business partners Citic with claims they have made moves to “silence the truth” with a defamation suit.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is angry at Rio Tinto and BHP and he’s not afraid to say so, this time accusing the pair of bullying junior miners.
The AMMA has said research shows mental illness is no more prevalent in the mining industry than in other industries.
Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power said he understands Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett’s frustration at Rio and BHP over their iron ore expansion plans.
Fortescue Metals Group has shipped 60 per cent more ore this year than last year as the company hits its eighth straight quarterly record.
Iluka Resources prepares to reopen a West Australian mine thanks to improvement in the mineral sands market.
BHP has confirmed market rumours and will list its newly demerged company on the London Stock Exchange after only eyeing the ASX and JSX for listing.
A miner at the Saraji coal mine, who was sacked after he waved a sign that stated: “No Principles – Scabs – No Guts”, has lost a court case to ...
Caterpillar’s mining division head Steve Wunning has announced his retirement from the company, and will step down early next year.
A Moranbah business owner claims Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s support of FIFO will kill the town.
The West Australian premier, Colin Barnett, has said the state government’s move to buy into the Premier coal mine was unusual but necessary.
Australia and Brazil are set to supply 90 per cent of all seaborne iron ore by 2020.
Iluka Resources has criticised the evaluation which led to divestment of shares in the mineral sands miner by the Australian National University (ANU).
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions has opened a new plant service centre in Henderson, Western Australia.
Weir Minerals expands in footprint in the comminution process through the acquisition of crushing machinery maker Trio Engineered Products.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh said West Australian Premier Colin Barnett shouldn’t complain about the company’s strategy to increase production seeing as the government signed off on the plan.
Whitehaven Coal has smashed first quarter production by 30 per cent and is on track to deliver the Maules Creek coal mine.
Shell’s Australian chairman said companies need to get smarter in the way they deal with activism to ensure future projects are not hamstrung by waves of protests.
Arrium may sell part of its Newcastle steel mill site and lease it back. Such a move could raise as much as $100m for the company.
The federal government will fund industry growth centres in five sectors that will encourage better use by business of Australian research
Just days after he warned miners to “remember who your landlord is”, WA Premier Colin Barnett has questioned why Rio Tinto and BHP are pushing more iron ore into a ...
Iron ore production at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations rose by 12 per cent in the third-quarter, and the miner says it is on track to deliver a 360 million tonne ...
Iron ore has seen a slight price rebound, trading above $US80 a tonne.
A new invention that eradicates bio-fouling of large marine vessels has been awarded the prestigious Golden Gecko Award.
Debts continue to accumulate at the Griffin Coal Mine, as owners Lanco Infratech plan to sell a stake in the project.
Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
PM Tony Abbott has reiterated his enthusiasm for the future of coal mining in Australia, despite ongoing criticism from fronts both here and overseas.
Mining contractor WDS Limited has posted a shock profit downgrade, forcing managing director Terry Chapman to step down.
AusGroup, in a joint venture with Meisei Industrial, have won a $197 million contract for work at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project.
The Tasmanian state government has been blamed for allowing inefficiencies and legal challenges to cause protracted mine approval times.
Voting has now opened for the 2014 Australian Mining Peoples’ Choice Award.
The Queensland Resources Council says activist litigation is hindering the creation of new mining jobs.
Tony Abbott’s opening of the Caval Ridge coal mine has prompted workers to urge the prime minister to stand up for local jobs.
The West Australian Government has given approvals for Southern Cross Goldfield’s Marda gold project.
Shenhua says it has ‘major reservations’ around some of the recommendations from PAC in regards to its Watermark coal project.
A manganese train in the Northern Territory has ploughed through a four-wheel drive, stuck on the tracks.
BMA is officially opening its new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today and Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be in attendance.
Central Queensland workers redundant from BMA mines are up in arms about their old positions being readvertised as casual contracts.
Normet has released a new generation of underground concrete spraying training simulators.
Two former Thiess supervisors who were sacked in May have taken their case for unfair dismissal to the Fair Work Commission.
16 workers at a magnesite mine in Queensland have lost their jobs after a company restructure.
Monadelphous has won an extension to its facilities management contract at Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project.
When it comes to fuel storage you need to get it right the first time.
Hastings Deering is expanding their operations in New Caledonia, and opening a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Païta this evening.
The divestment of shares by ANU has drawn widespread criticism, especially from Sandfire Resources, who threatened legal action against the university.
Australian coal has taken another hit after China announced it will institute import levies to support its ailing coal industry.
The Greens have revived calls for a state-funded, mine grouting project in Newcastle, with support from the Hunter Development Corporation.
Poseidon Nickel has raised $30 million which will enable it to reopen the Windarra nickel mine.
FIFO workers are being urged to implement six simple strategies in order to stay mentally healthy.
Metso has released its new Nordberg C130 jaw crusher.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has hit out at Rio Tinto and BHP for flooding the market with iron ore, stating the business tactic may lead to a royalty hike.
An environmental group will have its case against Adani’s massive Carmichael mine heard in the Queensland Land Court today.
Anglo American has resolved to scale back operations by selling unprofitable business assets.
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum have launched a safety series focused on helping identify hazards on site.
Poseidon Nickel has requested a trading halt before it tries to raise money for its Windarra project in Western Australia.
The search for a man overboard from an iron ore carrier ship has been suspended.
The CSIRO has appointed engineer Larry Marshall as the new CEO of the CSIRO, replacing Megan Clark.
GR Engineering has signed an MoU for a new minerals processing facility at Mutiny Gold’s Deflector mine.
An indigenous consulting firm has advised mining companies wishing to negotiate with indigenous landholders to listen first, and negotiate later.
There are five companies in the running to take home the Community Interaction of the Year award.
The short-list of finalists for this year’s Minerals Processing award has been revealed.
University of Adelaide engineers are researching ways to better predict the potential collapse of mines and large infrastructure sites.
The construction of Coretracks’s Ecopropp pilot-scale proppant manufacturing plant should be completed on time and within budget.
Unions around the world yesterday joined to turn the spotlight on the employment practices of multinational mining giant Rio Tinto.
Health and safety will be the key theme of the opening day of M&E NSW in Newcastle today.
More than 500 workers from Illawarra Coal will take part in a running event to raise much needed funds for Wollongong Hospital’s children’s ward.
Rio Tinto rejected a merger deal with Glencore earlier this year, but the Swiss-based miner said it reserves the right to give the deal another crack in six months.
An exploration worker who went missing on Monday afternoon was successfully located and rescued yesterday.
Finalists for this year’s Young Achiever of the Year award have been revealed.
Mining’s Women of the Year will see four industry leaders battle it out for the award.
Finalists in the Manager of the Year category have been revealed.
Finalists in the Explorer of the Year category have been revealed.
Six companies are in the running for this year’s Excellence in Environmental Management award.
Three people have made the finalist list for the work they’ve done in the mining industry.
Five companies will fight it out for this year’s Contract Miner of the Year award.
Finalists in the running for this year’s Coal Mine of the Year award have been revealed.
Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has questioned the tactics of BHP increasing iron ore production, claiming it will impact poor African nations.
A report by insolvency specialists has showed that a recently collapsed contractor may have been insolvent for 14 months before going into administration.
Toro Energy is looking to expand its yet-to-be-constructed Wiluna uranium mine by adding two more deposits to the mine plan.
Historic minesites in South Australia are in line for world heritage listing, with national approvals expected by the middle of next year.
ABB has released a new system designed to give miners greater control over automated processes at their site.
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has opened its mining proposal reform discussion to the public.
BHP Billiton has announced plans to cut costs and increase supply of iron ore as it chases its goal of becoming the lowest-cost producer in the Pilbara.