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Mount Webber to resume mining after Atlas strikes deal with BGC (0) June 3, 2015 Atlas Iron will resume mining at its Mount Webber mine in July after signing a deal with BGC Contracting.
Oil giants exit coal, more focus on gas (0) June 3, 2015 Major energy companies have used the World Gas Forum have announced their intention to exit coal markets and lessen their exposure to oil, focusing more on their gas assets.
BHP Billiton’s CEO says mining is the cornerstone of Australian economy (0) June 3, 2015 Speaking at Minerals Week in Canberra, BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie has called on the mining sector to lead the way on sustainability and innovation.
Pilbara FIFO plane emergency landing (1) June 3, 2015 A FIFO plane transporting workers from Fortescue’s Solomon Hub to Perth was forced to make an emergency landing after unknown fumes began filling the cabin.
Alkane’s Dubbo Zirconia Project receives final approval (0) June 2, 2015 Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project has been approved by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission.
Iron ore war heats up over royalties (0) June 2, 2015 The battle between Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting and Wright Prospecting has reached the high court.
Underwater mining more sustainable than land mining (0) June 2, 2015 A new report has shown that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than terrestrial mining.
Indigenous employment boosted by 200k in funding (0) June 2, 2015 An Indigenous employment program in Queensland is set to continue for the next 12 months after receiving $200,000 in funding.
Mineral exploration takes another hit (0) June 2, 2015 Mineral exploration in Australia was down by $59 million in the March quarter to a near decade low.
Yancoal gets PAC greenlight for Straford (0) June 2, 2015 The NSW Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved Yancoal’s Stratford coal mine extension application.
Newcrest to fund gold mining exploration in New Zealand (0) June 2, 2015 Newcrest Mining has inked a farm-in agreement with Laneway Resources which will see it fund exploration at the Southern Coromandel gold project.
Z Energy to buy Chevron New Zealand (0) June 2, 2015 Z Energy will acquire Chevron New Zealand for NZ$785 million.
QRC says miners want to choose where they call home (0) June 1, 2015 A survey of 2300 of Queensland’s resource industry workers has found that most want to be able to choose whether to live in resource communities, or be long distance commuters.
FMG rejects claims of its need for a partner (0) June 1, 2015 Fortescue has denied claims that its high cost per tonne levels will force it to partner with Chinese firms.
UGL cuts 200 jobs (0) June 1, 2015 UGL is planning to cut 200 jobs as it announces a downgrade in full-year revenue.
Glencore announces $15bn new financial facility (0) June 1, 2015 Glencore has signed a massive revolving credit facility for US$15.25 billion.
Ericsson to launch 5G tech for mining (0) June 1, 2015 Ericsson has teamed up with a number of Swedish companies to launch 5G technology for the mining industry.
Paladin Energy buys WA uranium deposit (0) June 1, 2015 Paladin Energy has bought Energia Minerals Limited’s Carley Bore uranium deposit in Western Australia for $16 million.
Andrew Forrest denies he is selling his stake in FMG (0) May 29, 2015 Andrew Forrest says he has no plans to sell his stake in Fortescue Metals Group.
New global diamond consortium formed (0) May 29, 2015 The world’s major diamond miners have gathered to form a global group focused on the development of the sector.
Fears of 100 per cent FIFO at Carmichael breed resistance (0) May 29, 2015 Katter party MP Shane Knuth has called on regional Queenslanders to lobby against 100 per cent FIFO policy at the prospective Carmichael coal mine.
Terex develops new heavy duty screener (0) May 29, 2015 Terex has developed a new tracked heavy duty mobile screener, the Terex Finlay 873.
Macmahon contract terminated following gold mine slip (2) May 29, 2015 Newmont Waihi Gold has terminated a contract with Macmahon and cut 50 jobs following a land slip at one of its mines.
Inquest hears of gun running and foul play aboard “murder ship” (0) May 29, 2015 Foul play has been suspected as the cause of deaths aboard the notorious ‘murder ship’, MV Sage Sagittarius.
NSW EPA takes Wambo coal mine to court over botched blast (0) May 29, 2015 The NSW Environment Protection Authority has taken Peabody’s Wambo coal mine to court over a mine blast that allegedly affected nearby residents last year.
WA Premier opens FMG’s new gas pipelines (0) May 29, 2015 FMG has celebrated the formal completion and commissioning of a 270 kilometre pipeline which supplies gas to its Solomon Hub mining operations.
Empired secures $20m application managed services contract with Rio Tinto (0) May 29, 2015 Empired Limited has been contracted by global mining leader Rio Tinto to provide application managed services for their mining operations.
Glencore cuts jobs and production at Collinsville coal mine (0) May 28, 2015 Glencore is cutting 80 jobs at Collinsville mine as it reduces production at the site by two million tonnes.
Adani corrects record about 100 per cent FIFO (0) May 28, 2015 Articles published expressing views that Carmichael coal mine would have a 100 per cent FIFO workforce have sparked controversy with claims of inaccuracy.
BHP Billiton officially in support of the ‘Recognise’ campaign (1) May 28, 2015 As part of the start National Reconciliation Week, BHP Billiton CEO, Andrew Mackenzie, announced the company’s support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
New light on inadequate incident reporting (0) May 28, 2015 Safety controls in the mining industry will receive new scrutiny in a crackdown on risk reporting for fatal incidents.
Goldman Sachs says an iron ore production cull won’t work (0) May 28, 2015 A new report by Goldman Sachs says there is no benefit in the major miners cutting iron ore production.
Nifty resumes bogging operations after miner death (0) May 28, 2015 In the wake of the accidental death of a bogger operator, Aditya Birla have announced a restart to operations at the Nifty copper mine.
Conquering Confined Space Gas Detection (0) May 28, 2015 No matter how advanced humans become technologically, it is unfortunately inevitable that incidents will happen within the industrial sector.
How to manage BYOD security effectively on your site (0) May 28, 2015 Employees at many companies are allowed to bring and use their own devices for business at the workplace.
100 per cent FIFO claims for Carmichael coal “arrogant” (0) May 27, 2015 The CFMEU has criticised comments from Adani’s CEO Jeyakumar Janakaraj that the Carmichael mine will have a 100 per cent FIFO workforce.
Sandvik launches new ‘automation ready’ drills (0) May 27, 2015 Sandvik has released its ‘automation ready’ drill rigs for rotary and down-the-hole operations.
Fortescue dances around newly revealed marketing company (0) May 27, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group is dancing around the new revelation that it too has a Singapore-based marketing company, albeit apparently unused.
Iron ore continues its upwards movement (0) May 27, 2015 Iron ore lifted again overnight, providing welcome relief to miners as the downturn continues to bite.
Take Advantage of the New Small Business $20K Equipment Write Off (0) May 27, 2015 The 2015 Budget has offered a lifeline to small businesses looking to purchase new equipment before the end of the financial year.
Man overboard presumed dead (0) May 26, 2015 A crew member of a Korean coal transport ship was presumed dead by falling overboard.
Ore processing research centre to receive federal funding (0) May 26, 2015 The Federal Government has announced a new round of funding to boost research in improving minerals processing and manufacturing.
Job losses at Kambalda for Mincor nickel (0) May 26, 2015 Nickel miner Mincor Resources will let go of 50 workers from their current workforce near Kambalda, after changing their mining plan.
Sirius Resources up for a huge takeover deal (0) May 26, 2015 Sirius Resources has advised its shareholders to accept a $1.8 billion takeover bid from Independence Group.
Unions strike back at WA government over royal commission call (0) May 26, 2015 The war of words over calls for a royal commission into mining deaths in WA continues, with Unions WA slamming ministers for speaking against the bid.
Iron ore sees a price return (0) May 26, 2015 Iron ore has seen a minor rally in price, leaping above the US$60 per tonne watermark overnight.
Aimex 2015 All About Collaboration & Conversations (0) May 26, 2015 As mining throughout South East Asia continues to face a range of challenges to profitability, particularly in Australia where the production phase has resulted in a perceived ‘downturn’ or end ...
Massive diamond unearthed in Russia (0) May 26, 2015 A massive 78 carat diamond, worth more than half a million dollars, has been unearthed on the Mirny Mir mine in Russia.
2015 Women in Industry Awards: The Finalists (0) May 25, 2015 Australian Mining, Manufacturers’ Monthly and Pace are proud to announce finalists for the 2015 Women in Industry Awards have been selected from a list of impressive candidates.
Roy Hill boss sounds warning about overseas competition (0) May 25, 2015 The boss of Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine says Australian miners will have to fight to stay competitive in the iron ore market.
It’s all in the Glove: Hand Safety Boosting Efficiency (0) May 25, 2015 The mining industry exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
Calls for inquiry into mining deaths “desperate” (0) May 25, 2015 WA ministers have launched a cynical attack on Unions WA for calling for a royal commission into mine site deaths.
Aurizon announces new investment as it cancels old EBAs (0) May 25, 2015 Aurizon Holdings has announced the investment of $180 million in new track machines to increase productivity for the Central Queensland Coal network.
Barrick Gold sells Cowal Gold mine (6) May 25, 2015 Barrick Gold has sold its Cowal gold mine to Evolution Mining for $US550 million.
Atlas Iron inks royalty relief deal (10) May 25, 2015 Atlas Iron has accepted the Western Australian Government’s offer of iron ore royalty relief.
GCS win CITIC Sino Iron project contract (2) May 25, 2015 GCS has won the scaffolding services contract for CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron project.
NSW government to pay damages to Metgasco (0) May 25, 2015 Metgasco have announced they will seek damages from the NSW Government over the suspension of drilling approvals in May 2015.
Hillgrove announces new CEO (0) May 25, 2015 Steven McClare has been announced as the new Hillgrove Resources CEO, replacing outgoing chief Greg Hall, and is raising equity.
US passes space mining bill (0) May 25, 2015 The US has taken a major step forward in the latest space race, after passing a bill defining mineral rights in space.
New JV partners a business risk to exploration (0) May 22, 2015 New research funded by the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has revealed a business risk to joint venture exploration projects.
Anti-coal protestors target Commonwealth Bank branches (2) May 22, 2015 A group of anti-mining protestors shut down a busy Commonwealth Bank branch in Sydney yesterday after staging a sit-in.
Resource industry to save QLD economy: QRC (98) May 22, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council says the mining industry is ready to help turn around the Queensland economy.
Top jobs cut at Cockatoo Coal (0) May 22, 2015 Cockatoo Coal have announced a number of high end job redundancies, culling the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary.
Telfer accident linked to EWP controls (14) May 22, 2015 The accident at the Telfer mine which killed 28 year-old worker Josh Martin on of 15 May was found to have taken place in a charge-up basket.
Government backs down from iron ore inquiry (0) May 22, 2015 There will be no inquiry into Australia’ iron ore industry.
Jobs for locals at Gladstone oil refinery (0) May 21, 2015 Local construction workers in Gladstone can look forward to employment on the newly proposed oil refinery.
Bigger fines for mines planning breaches (0) May 21, 2015 Breaches of NSW planning guidelines will attract hefty fines under new legislative changes announced by planning minister Rob Stokes.
New discovery highlights link between ancient bacteria and gold deposits (0) May 21, 2015 A Curtin University research has uncovered a link between rocks containing an ancient bacteria and prehistoric gold deposits.
Juniors need to hang on until 2017 for investment cash (0) May 21, 2015 A mining exploration company boss says Australian resource juniors won’t need to hang on for much longer before fresh capital is injected by investors.
Labor has no plans for new mining tax (0) May 21, 2015 Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has told reporters in Canberra Labor won’t be seeking a mandate for a new mining tax.
Mining deaths attract criticism in parliament (4) May 21, 2015 Mining companies in WA were warned to resist complacency on matters of safety after two industry deaths in a single week.
Martin Ferguson calls for resource policy shake-up (0) May 21, 2015 Former Federal resources minister Martin Ferguson warned Australia risks losing out on investment dollars if policy changes are not made.
BHP pay millions as Olympics bribery scandal comes to end (0) May 21, 2015 BHP will pay a US$25 million ‘civil penalty’ following the resolution of an investigation into its actions during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
China cuts its mining taxes (0) May 21, 2015 China has nearly halved its iron ore resources tax, removed taxes on coal, and restrictions on some foreign investment.
Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System passes 330 million tonne landmark (0) May 21, 2015 The Autonomous Haulage System pioneered by Komatsu for large mining operations, has passed a landmark milestone of 330-million tonnes of material moved.
Price of iron ore on the move downwards (35) May 20, 2015 As debate erupts over whether or not Australia’s iron ore industry is in need of a government inquiry, the price of the commodity is quietly falling again.
Abbot Point expansion studies commence (4) May 20, 2015 Studies for the Abbot Point environmental impact statement (EIS) began yesterday, which if approved will enable construction of the port expansion.
BHP Billiton weighs in on iron ore inquiry debate (0) May 20, 2015 BHP Billiton’s CEO Andrew Mackenzie says an inquiry into Australia’s iron ore sector is unnecessary.
Rio Tinto under fire for High Court asbestos appeal (0) May 20, 2015 The CFMEU has urged Rio Tinto to drop their new High Court challenge to a controversial asbestos disease compensation case.
Wollongong Coal cuts more jobs at Russell Vale mine (0) May 20, 2015 Wollongong Coal is cutting 41 jobs from its embattled Russell Vale coal mine.
Mt Thorley Warkworth coal to jump through final assessment hoop (0) May 19, 2015 Expansion plans for the Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine have been referred to the independent Planning Assessment Commission for a final decision.
Gindalbie Metals goes into a trading halt (0) May 19, 2015 Gindalbie Metals has called for a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a long term financing transaction.
Oyu Tolgoi copper expansion breaks deadlock (0) May 19, 2015 Rio Tinto’s development of Oyu Tolgoi has taken a step forward with an agreement signed by the Mongolian Government.
Men charged with stealing copper cabling at mine shaft (0) May 19, 2015 A Wollongong man has been refused bail after he allegedly broke into a mine shaft and attempted to steal copper cabling.
Calderon appointed CEO of Orica (0) May 19, 2015 Alberto Calderon has been named CEO of $8 billion explosives maker Orica, after serving as interim CEO since March.
Chevron accused of scam against Australian taxpayers (0) May 19, 2015 Oil giant and Gorgon project developer Chevron faces accusations of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme which derived profits from the ATO.
FMG’s decision to wage an iron ore war has stunned Rio Tinto (0) May 19, 2015 Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding said he is “stunned” by the public campaign launched against the company by fellow iron ore miners.
Opportunity for Growth with Finest Quality Tools (0) May 18, 2015 As the mining boom begins to slow, many people in the mining industry are asking themselves “What is my exit strategy and what can I do after this?”
South32 debuts on ASX (0) May 18, 2015 BHP Billiton’s demerged company South32 has debuted on the ASX for $2.13 a share, giving the miner a market capitalisation of $11.3 billion.
Australian LNG moving from construction into production boom (0) May 18, 2015 The Australian LNG industry is moving into a new phase, as it shifts from an era of construction into one of production.’
Queensland mine shafts to be backfilled (0) May 18, 2015 180 abandoned mine shafts near Ravenswood in north Queensland will be backfilled and repaired.
Qld premier tours newly opened QCLNG plant (0) May 18, 2015 The Queensland premier Anastacia Palaszczuk toured the QCLNG plant on Friday to celebrate the start of commercial operations from Train One.
War of words over iron ore’s parliamentary inquiry (0) May 18, 2015 With an inquiry into Australia’s iron ore sector on the way, industry players and politicians have jumped in to have their say on the state of trade as it stands. ...
Miners top the most attractive employer list (0) May 18, 2015 Australians still consider mining one of the best fields to work in, with Rio Tinto topping the Linkedin Most Attractive Employers list in 2015.
Newcrest contractor killed at Telfer (5) May 18, 2015 Following the Nifty Copper mine death on Monday, a worker has died at Telfer on Friday, followed by another in Queensland on Sunday.
Rio Tinto reconsiders aluminium divestment (0) May 18, 2015 Rio Tinto is re-examining its aluminium divestment strategy, as the market starts to gather strength.
Man killed at a Queensland metal refinery (840) May 18, 2015 A man has died at Sun Metals’ zinc refinery after becoming trapped under a hydraulic arm.
Electrical Upgrades Mitigating the Risk of Non-Compliance (0) May 18, 2015 With the crux of the mining boom behind us, mining companies are under pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay.
Atlas Iron to restart Wodgina mine, open new shares issue (0) May 15, 2015 Atlas Iron will stay afloat with new contractor agreements for their iron ore mines in WA, with Wodgina mining expected to restart next week.
Rio Tinto donates $10m to Royal Flying Doctor Service (0) May 15, 2015 Rio Tinto is donating $10 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service which will contribute to the cost of its new fleet of jets for Western Australia.
Prime Minister backs calls for iron ore competition inquiry (0) May 15, 2015 Senator Nick Xenophon is working with the government to establish a one-off joint selection committee inquiry which will probe the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
Mining business studies available online (0) May 15, 2015 Curtin University will soon launch a new series of online classes, commencing with a mining business course in mid-June.
On The Bench: The Budget Blindside [VIDEO] (0) May 15, 2015 This week On The Bench takes a look at the elements of the recent budget announcement that will have the greatest affect on the Australian mining industry.
New website campaigns against iron ore oversupply (130) May 15, 2015 A new website supported by Fortescue, Our Iron Ore, is urging the public to campaign against “multinational companies” which it says are oversupplying the iron ore market.
Downer Carmichael coal jobs announcement attracts complaint (0) May 15, 2015 Downer EDI has come under fire for overstating the number of jobs which will be created by the Carmichael coal project.
Kin Mining emerges at Leonora (0) May 14, 2015 Emerging gold player Kin Mining has announced their application to mine the historically proven Leonora Project.
Glencore again under the spotlight over tax (0) May 14, 2015 In the wake of the Federal Budget, profit shifting, and tax avoidance, the spotlight is back on miners’ tax payments.
Chinese iron ore facing apocalypse (0) May 14, 2015 Chinese iron ore production will contract as it faces shrinking demand and cheaper high quality imports.
IFOY 2015: Jungheinrich Nominated in All Categories (0) May 14, 2015 Once again, Jungheinrich is showcasing its innovative prowess in the fields of forklift trucks, warehousing equipment and sophisticated intralogistics solutions this year at the International Forklift Truck of the Year-Award ...
SEW-EURODRIVE to launch X Series Agitator range at AIMEX (0) May 14, 2015 The new application gear units for agitators will be showcased by SEW-EURODRIVE at the upcoming Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition in September.
2015 probably the pits for mining industry, says Orica’s acting CEO (0) May 13, 2015 Orica’s interim CEO has said 2015 is likely rock bottom for the mining industry and there’d be fierce competition among explosives companies.
BHP Billiton is taking a knife to capital expenditure (0) May 13, 2015 BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has used a mining conference to announce his company will slash capital expenditure.
Graphene to disrupt commodity demand (4) May 13, 2015 With miners looking for a turn in the market cycle, talk at the Sydney Resources Round-up looked further ahead to new technologies.
QRC welcomes $5 billion infrastructure loans (0) May 13, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $5 billion infrastructure initiative for northern Australia in its 2015 Budget.
$90 billion: the downgraded value of forecast iron ore exports (0) May 13, 2015 The 2015-16 budget has seen the government lower its iron ore price forecast to an average of $US48 a tonne.
Hastings Deering to cut 100 jobs (0) May 13, 2015 Hastings Deering will cut 100 jobs at the mining industry slowdown continues.
FIFO miners the big losers in the budget (0) May 13, 2015 Fly in fly out miners have been targeted in this year’s budget, with the government set to slash Zone Tax Offsets.
Arctic uranium mine rejected (0) May 13, 2015 A proposed uranium multi-billion dollar uranium mine slated for Canada’s Arctic region has been knocked back.
Miner dies at Nifty copper mine (6) May 12, 2015 A contractor has died following an incident overnight at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine.
Oil and gas logistics hub planned for Koolan Island (0) May 12, 2015 Koolan Island has been flagged for establishment of a new logistics base to service the oil and gas industry in Western Australia.
85 jobs cut as Alcoa closes mine and power station (0) May 12, 2015 Alcoa has announced it will close the Anglesea coal mine and power station near Geelong, costing 85 jobs.
Archer secures Campoona graphite resource (0) May 12, 2015 Archer Exploration moved a step closer to mining graphite on the Eyre Peninsula with the acquisition of land occupied by the Campoona resource.
BHP Billiton and beyondblue embark on mental health roadshow in the Pilbara (0) May 12, 2015 BHP Billiton has partnered with beyondblue to provide thousands of Pilbara employees with mental health resources as part of a special roadshow.
Tax crackdown in 2015 budget (0) May 12, 2015 Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has put multinational companies on notice with plans to crack down on profit shifting measures in the 2015 federal budget.
Perilya in talks to reopen its Northern Operations (0) May 12, 2015 Management of mining company Perilya is pushing for its board to approve the reopening of Broken Hill North mine after being closed for more than 20 years.
West Pilbara infrastructure project delayed (6) May 12, 2015 Aurizon Holdings has pushed back deadlines for the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project after talks with joint venture partners.
Andrew Forrest’s war on iron ore competitors has just kicked up a gear (0) May 11, 2015 Founder and chairman of FMG Andrew Forrest has called on the public to write to their local MPs and question whether Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have a licence to ...
Rio’s coal boss says a price recovery is years away (0) May 11, 2015 Rio Tinto’s newly appointed coal boss says it will be a long time before the thermal coal price recovers.
Watpac wins new gold mine contract (0) May 11, 2015 Watpac has been awarded the contract for Ramelius Resources’ newly approved Kathleen Valley gold mine.
ANZ slashes iron ore price outlook (78) May 11, 2015 ANZ has cut iron ore price forecasts for the next two years as a result of expanded low-cost supply and flat demand.
Greenlight given for new WA gold mine (2) May 11, 2015 Ramelius Resources has been given the go ahead for the commencement of mining at the Kathleen Valley gold project.
BSGR forced to hand over documents in Simandou scandal (0) May 11, 2015 BSG Resources legal team will be forced to provide thousands of documents relating to their disputed acquisition of the Simandou iron ore blocks in Guinea.
Explosive truck catches fire (4) May 11, 2015 An ammonium nitrate truck has caught fire, shutting down a major highway.
Reducing mine operating costs with outsourced spend management (0) May 11, 2015 With the depressed commodity prices, mining operations are continually striving to reduce costs to remain competitive. Outsourcing spend management is an option to reduce costs.
Why is Metal Free Anti-seize Important to You and Your Equipment? (0) May 11, 2015 Most maintenance staff in industries could describe the benefits of good quality anti-seize lubrication such as protection of metal parts from rust, corrosion, galling, and seizing.
Aimex 2015 Offers Mining Professionals Access To Crucial Mets Suppliers (0) May 11, 2015 Mining regions throughout the world are facing increasing challenges to their ability to conduct profitable and successful operations due to global economic volatility, reductions in commodity prices, restricted budgets and ...
Best mining accounts to follow on Twitter (0) May 8, 2015 Twitter is a great way for mining companies to show the public what they’re all about, and some have nailed the medium to create entertaining content for us tweet-heads.
Rio Tinto to plough ahead with expansion (0) May 8, 2015 Rio Tinto will not be swayed from the path of iron ore expansion, shareholders heard at yesterday’s AGM.
Glasenberg blames oversupply for falling commodity prices (0) May 8, 2015 Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg has once again hit out at miners for not understanding supply and demand.
MP Pearce to remain Natural Resources Committee chairman (0) May 8, 2015 Qld premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated support for MP Jim Pearce as chairman of the Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources Committee.
WDS wins Arrow Energy expansion contract (0) May 8, 2015 WDS has won the contract for works on Arrow Energy’s Daandine Expansion project.
Stockton coal mine slashes jobs (0) May 8, 2015 Embattled New Zealand miner Solid Energy has cut more than 150 positions from its Stockton coal mine as its future looks in doubt.
Archer graphite proves suitable for batteries (0) May 7, 2015 Graphite junior Archer Exploration added 39 per cent to their stock value thanks to CSIRO testing of samples from their Campoona resource.
Member for Mirani strikes out at miners (0) May 7, 2015 A Qld MP caused a backlash from colleagues, industry and the media over comments about the need for greater government control over mining companies.
Stolen mining explosives promised to bikie gang (0) May 7, 2015 A Perth man has been refused bail after he was charged with receiving and being in possession of 100kg of explosives which were allegedly stolen from Higginsville mine.
Rio Tinto to face rehab and labour hire concerns at AGM (0) May 7, 2015 Today’s Rio Tinto AGM in Perth will hear concerns about rehab of the Ranger Uranium Mine, and the casualiation of Australian coal mining workforces.
AWE makes new gas discovery in Perth Basin (0) May 7, 2015 AWE has made a new gas discovery at its Irwin and Synaphea structures, supporting its earlier massive Waitsia discovery.
Iron ore back past $US60 a tonne (0) May 7, 2015 The price of iron ore has moved past $US60 a tonne for the first time in eight weeks.
Russell Vale coal restarts longwall mining (0) May 7, 2015 Wollongong Coal’s embattled Russell Vale coal mine has recommenced longwall mining from part of its longwall-6 block.
South32 is go after BHP Billiton shareholders back demerger (0) May 7, 2015 BHP Billiton shareholders have voted in favour of a demerger which will see the creation of multi-billion dollar mining company South 32.
Another miner buys in to marijuana (0) May 7, 2015 International Goldfields has joined the current trend of miners moving into medical marijuana after acquiring Winter Garden Biosciences.
The Evolution of Global Trade Finance at Your Fingertips (0) May 7, 2015 The Australian mining industry is under increasing pressure to improve operational efficiencies while keeping costs to a minimum.
BHP Billiton partnership to support Reconciliation (0) May 6, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced a $3.9 million partnership with Reconciliation Australia to deliver a program aimed at promoting reconciliation in schools.
North Queensland zinc drill campaign to commence (0) May 6, 2015 A new diamond drilling program will start at the Thalanga Zinc Project, the first exploration there since 1998.
BHP Billiton defends iron ore strategy in memo to employees (0) May 6, 2015 In the face of growing criticism from FMG’s founder and chairman Andrew Forrest, BHP Billiton iron ore president Jimmy Wilson has sent a note to staff defending the company’s strategy.
Unpaid fuel bill leads to coal ship arrest (0) May 6, 2015 A coal ship has been arrested near Newcastle in relation to allegations of non-payment of a fuel bill in China.
Komatsu launches new rental business (0) May 6, 2015 Komatsu Australia has launched a new equipment rental business in Australia and New Zealand.
BHP Billiton shareholders to vote on historic demerger (0) May 6, 2015 Today is the day BHP Billiton shareholders will vote on whether to approve a spin-off of the company’s non-core assets which will create a new miner called South32.
VALMEC wins goldfields pipeline contract (0) May 6, 2015 VALMEC has won the contract to build the Eastern Goldfields Pipeline in Western Australia.
Clive Palmer cleared of fraud charges (0) May 5, 2015 Federal MP Clive Palmer has been cleared of misappropriating $12.167 million of funds from Chinese mining company Citic.
Aurizon’s new EAs to face Federal Court appeal (0) May 5, 2015 Aurizon has said it will wait until the Rail Tram and Bus Union’s appeal is heard in the Federal Court before suspending 12 existing enterprise agreements.
Anglo American start grazing trial on rehabilitated mine (0) May 5, 2015 Anglo American has launched a livestock grazing trial on nearly 50 hectares of rehabilitated mine land at its Dartbrook coal mine.
Price of iron ore on the rise again (0) May 5, 2015 The price of iron ore has gained three per cent since two of the world’s biggest miners announced plans to slow-down production.
Rio Tinto partners with Mackay Engineering College (0) May 5, 2015 A new partnership between Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine and the Mackay Engineering College will look to boost the local trade skills base in the region.
New Townsville port berth opens (0) May 5, 2015 The new joint venture berth facility between Glencore, Incitec Pivot, and the Port of Townsville is now operational.
McAleese warns of hefty earnings dive (0) May 5, 2015 Transport contractor McAleese has warned of a massive earnings drop due to the impact of its altered contract with Atlas Iron.
First ever diamond indicator plant discovered (0) May 5, 2015 A new plant which could help geologists in the hunt for diamonds has been uncovered in Africa.
Goodline’s bad FIFO roster a mistake (0) May 4, 2015 Construction and maintenance contractor Goodline have raised eyebrows with a job advertisement offering a 12/1 FIFO roster in Port Hedland.
WorleyParsons to cut 2000 jobs (0) May 4, 2015 Global engineering firm WorleyParsons is slashing 2000 jobs and has booked a $125 million charge for fiscal 2015.
Mt Lyell mine to re-open soon (0) May 4, 2015 Copper Mines of Tasmania have taken a step forward in re-opening the Mt Lyell mine after getting the greenlight for planned recommencement of operations.
Improving Haul Road Safety with Water & Dust Optimisation (0) May 4, 2015 Haul roads are an integral part of the mine site, but issues associated with overwatering and dust control continue to place haul road safety under the spotlight.
Settlement for Macmahon shows on ASX (0) May 4, 2015 MacMahon will receive a payout of $19 million as settlement relating to termination of a shaft-sinking contract in 2013.
Aurizon ready to usher in new enterprise agreements (80) May 4, 2015 Aurizon’s vice president Scott Riedel says new enterprise agreements set to come into effect from May 18 would be free of the “iconic flaws” of the expired contracts.
EPA questioned over BHP Mt Arthur pollution case (0) May 4, 2015 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has faced criticism for failing to publically reveal details of a pollution case with BHP.
Rio Tinto CEO says iron ore demand still strong in Asia (0) May 4, 2015 Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh says commodity markets must remain open as debate continues to rage over his company’s iron ore strategy.
Shave your beard, or else… (0) May 4, 2015 The Fair Work Commission has upheld the decision to sack a BHP employee who refused to shave off his beard.
Downer wins Cobar underground mining contract (0) May 4, 2015 Downer has been awarded the $70 million contract for mining at Glencore’s CSA mine.
New wet gas discovery in South Australia (0) May 4, 2015 A Drillsearch Energy and Santos joint venture have made a new gas discovery in the Cooper Basin.
St Barbara sells embattled Gold Ridge project (0) May 1, 2015 St Barbara has sold its embattled Gold Ridge project in the Solomon Islands to local landowners.
Atlas Iron to reopen mines (0) May 1, 2015 Atlas Iron has surprised the market by deciding to keep production up and running at two of its mines.
Job cuts at Ravensthorpe nickel mine (0) May 1, 2015 First Quantum Minerals is set to cut jobs at its Ravensthorpe mine in Western Australia.
Chevron makes massive natural gas discovery (0) May 1, 2015 Chevron has made a new offshore natural gas discovery in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin.
ACCC says FMG’s Andrew Forrest has no case to answer (0) May 1, 2015 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said FMG chairman Andrew Forrest does not have a case to answer after comments he made about capping iron ore production.
Seaborne iron ore market is doomed says Cliffs CEO (0) May 1, 2015 Head of Cliffs Natural Resources Lourenco Goncalves has accused Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton of “terrorising” the iron ore market, and said he can’t wait to close his mine and ...
Boart Longyear sees changes at the top (0) May 1, 2015 A senior Boart Longyear manager has stepped down as the company restructures.
Viento enters administration (0) May 1, 2015 Contracting company Viento has entered voluntary administration amidst difficult market conditions.
Haul Road Management: Water, Dust & Safety Control (0) May 1, 2015 Technological advancements continue to change the way the mining industry works.
On-Demand vs. Service Plan for Electrical System Maintenance Programs (0) May 1, 2015 Each day, businesses increase their demands on their electrical infrastructure.
Sandfire satisfied on ANU divestment profile (0) April 30, 2015 Federal court proceedings against CAE have been discontinued, following admission they supplied deficient and inaccurate reports about Sandfire Resources.
Forrest has another go at BHP and Rio for iron ore oversupply (0) April 30, 2015 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has again hit out at the iron ore strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, claiming a falling iron ore price will affect Australian living standards.
New technology for gold detection at the rig (0) April 30, 2015 Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new method for detecting trace amounts of gold in ore samples at the drill rig.
Iron ore’s winning streak has come undone (0) April 30, 2015 Iron ore’s winning streak has come to an abrupt halt with the commodity plunging 4 per cent.
Monax to go ahead with nickel exploration (0) April 30, 2015 The Western Gawler Craton project in South Australia will be able to move ahead after the signing of a Native Title Mining Agreement.
Vale keeps quiet about new megacarriers (0) April 30, 2015 Vale is in talks with Chinese shipbuilders to arrange construction of 50 new Valemax carriers.
Aurizon workers take strike action (0) April 30, 2015 Queensland coal trains were stranded yesterday after Aurizon workers went on a 24-hour strike.
OceanaGold to acquire Newmont’s NZ gold mine (0) April 30, 2015 OceanaGold has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Newmont’s Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
Barrick’s new gold discovery turning heads (0) April 30, 2015 A new discovery by Barrick in South America looks to be one of the largest gold discoveries of recent times, which is show promise as a mine.
Better Than A Bird: Portable Wireless Gas Safety for Confined Spaces (0) April 30, 2015 Once upon a time, the “canary in the coal mine” was a worker’s only hope of surviving an industrial gas leak and its ensuing disaster.
FMG cuts haulage jobs at Cloudbreak (0) April 29, 2015 The employment fears of FMG workers at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine were realised today with a number of truck drivers sacked this morning.
Lincoln Minerals steps closer to next graphite mine (0) April 29, 2015 South Australia will see a second graphite mine open in 2016, government permissions pending.