Has the mining downturn finished? (3) September 3, 2015 WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
WDS enters administration (2) September 3, 2015 Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
BMA say no forced redundancies at Blackwater (0) September 3, 2015 No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Rio Tinto increases use of drones (5) September 2, 2015 Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
80 jobs lost from Wollongong Coal (0) September 2, 2015 Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine officially opened (0) September 2, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Australia and India create new coal technology centre (0) September 2, 2015 Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Empowering employees to be more financially-fit (0) September 2, 2015 Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
HunterNet sign MoU with China at AIMEX (0) September 1, 2015 A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Bradken ends merger talks (2) September 1, 2015 Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Exploration spending lowest since GFC (23) September 1, 2015 Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
AIMEX starts today (0) September 1, 2015 The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
AIMEX Opens Today! (1 Sept) Largest Indian Delegation Ever (0) September 1, 2015 This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Palmer to sue CITIC for $10 billion (0) August 31, 2015 Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP calls for pragmatic approach to coal (0) August 31, 2015 Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
BPEQ engineers partnership with QUT (0) August 31, 2015 The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Huge writedown for Macmahon in full year results (0) August 31, 2015 Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
‘Tougher than old boots: 3 Things you want from Mining Footwear’ (0) August 31, 2015 Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Talga triples Swedish graphite resources (18) August 28, 2015 Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
Newcastle Council to divest from fossil fuels (0) August 27, 2015 Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
Cause of Boggabri EWP accident remains unclear (0) August 27, 2015 A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
Ausenco win BMA EPC contract (0) August 27, 2015 Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica changes its operating model (23) August 27, 2015 Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
3M releases new welding safety solutions (0) August 27, 2015 AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
New fibre optics technology lab established (0) August 26, 2015 The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
FMG shares drop to new low (0) August 25, 2015 Iron ore producer FMG has seen a massive share price fall in line with the global stock market plunge, dropping all the way to $1.58 this morning at open of ...
Union rep sacked for taking sick leave (0) August 25, 2015 A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
Serious injury data revealed for WA in 2013 (0) August 25, 2015 Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Drayton South gets state approval (0) August 25, 2015 Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Mine ignores energy drink drug test claims (0) August 25, 2015 A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
Rewarding safety milestones a recipe for disaster (0) August 24, 2015 With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Red Mountain declares high grade gold samples (0) August 24, 2015 Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
Are You Sure Your Manufacturing Machinery is Compliant? (0) August 24, 2015 The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Coal decline bad for investors (5) August 21, 2015 Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Union anger over Blackwater redundancies (3) August 21, 2015 Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Urine drug testing to continue at Port Kembla coal facility (0) August 21, 2015 Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
Honeywell flame detectors keeping Australian industry safe and secure (0) August 21, 2015 Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
Abbot Point coal terminal releases EIS (0) August 21, 2015 The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Another miner turns away from mining (0) August 20, 2015 With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
Copper hits new low (0) August 19, 2015 Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Legislative pressure amps up environmental responsibility for onsite spills (0) August 18, 2015 Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
EPA recommends new BHP iron ore pit (0) August 18, 2015 BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick sees management shake up (0) August 18, 2015 Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Anti-mining protest bill may go national (0) August 18, 2015 Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
Jolimont acquires major stake in Blast Movement Technologies (0) August 18, 2015 Jolimont Global Mining Systems and joint venture partner Resource Capital Funds have acquired a majority stake in mining technology firm Blast Movement Technologies.
Bylong Valley coal mine to relocate graves (0) August 17, 2015 A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
Geoscience community in unemployment crisis (7) August 17, 2015 Geoscientist unemployment has continued to soar in 2015, with the lowest employment levels seen in the industry since 2009.
Monadelphous wins Chevron Barrow Island contract (850) August 17, 2015 Monadelphous has been awarded a three year contract for facilities maintenance operations at Chevron’s Barrow Island site.
Archer Exploration extends Campoona graphite resource (0) August 14, 2015 Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Bechtel workers allowed leave to protest FTA (0) August 14, 2015 Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Barney Point to end coal exports (0) August 14, 2015 The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
Coal miners exempt from compensation increases (2) August 14, 2015 NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
Hazelwood mine fire responsible for health problems (0) August 13, 2015 A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
NT asbestos compensation claim successful (0) August 13, 2015 Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Coal exports breaking records at Newcastle (0) August 12, 2015 Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
Support for NSW coal at Parliament House (0) August 12, 2015 NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and Mitsui sign mining efficiency agreement (0) August 12, 2015 GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
Second bank exits Carmichael project (0) August 11, 2015 Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Paladin Energy CEO steps down (0) August 11, 2015 Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO quits (196) August 11, 2015 Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
Hancock Prospecting fined over financial breaches (0) August 11, 2015 Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi launch new haul trucks (0) August 11, 2015 Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
Bradken posts full year loss (0) August 11, 2015 Bradken has reported a full year loss of $241.3 million and will not pay a dividend to shareholders.
Minerals lobby calls for more competition for unions (0) August 10, 2015 The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
Australian Mine Map updated (0) August 10, 2015 We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton cuts job at Olympic Dam (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
WA gold finds new public voice (0) August 10, 2015 With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Workforce stood down at Lithgow coal mine (0) August 10, 2015 Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter mines bullying attracts attention (5) August 10, 2015 Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
Thiess win BHP nickel contract (0) August 10, 2015 BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
Let Automation Manage Your Machine Fatigue (58) August 10, 2015 In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI flags further profit drop (0) August 7, 2015 Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Karara Mining fined for safety breach (0) August 7, 2015 Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Shenhua executives under investigation for corruption (0) August 7, 2015 A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
New uranium doco to air (0) August 7, 2015 A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani ends relationship with Commonwealth Bank (0) August 6, 2015 Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Diggers and Dealers Awards 2015 (2) August 6, 2015 Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
Carmichael approvals overturned by oversight (0) August 5, 2015 The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
Claims of safety breaches by Kimberley Diamonds (0) August 5, 2015 A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
More job cuts likely at Olympic Dam (0) August 5, 2015 BHP has flagged the likelihood of further job cuts at its Olympic Dam mine, as it carries out a review of operations.
Hexagon launches new mine surveying programs (0) August 5, 2015 Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.
Digital mobile radio: it’s a game changer (0) August 4, 2015 Mining is an inherently dangerous business and communications play a key role in improving the safety of individuals and increasing operational efficiency.
Spectacular dual crane lift goes horribly wrong (0) August 4, 2015 A dual crane lift in Netherlands has gone tragically wrong, resulting in the injury of approximately 20 people in shops that were crushed in the accident.
Doray Minerals forges ahead despite downturn (30) August 4, 2015 Doray Minerals has announced some new moves for the company which will help it to push forward through the mining downturn, including workforce expansion.
Rio Tinto offers exploration technology to junior miners (0) August 4, 2015 Rio Tinto has announced that laser mineral analysis technology developed for Ore Deposit Science over the last decade will be offered to junior explorers for free.
New OTR service truck developed (1) August 4, 2015 Stellar Industries has developed its new 13500 Large OTR service truck for mines.
Rumours of new gold beneath Kalgoorlie (0) August 3, 2015 A new gold discovery underneath Kalgoorlie will be grist for the rumour mill at the annual Diggers and Dealers conference, despite KCGM’s refusal to confirm or deny if it is ...
Panoramic Resources cuts jobs after seismic event (0) August 3, 2015 An earthquake at Panoramic Resources’ Lanfranchi operations has forced the company to suspend mining at the Deacon orebody and cut jobs.
Anglo Coal employee sues for $2 million (0) August 3, 2015 A Queensland man will sue Anglo Coal for more than $2 million over back injuries sustained at work.
MACA wins Brazilian mining contract (17) August 3, 2015 MACA has been awarded a Letter of Intent for work at Beadell Resources’ Antas North copper mine.
Mt Henry Gold acquisition to go ahead (171) August 3, 2015 The Mount Henry Gold Project has entered a new chapter, having been acquired by Metals X Limited.
Optimising Mineral Processing – The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) (0) August 3, 2015 The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Is Your Essential Equipment Safe & Standard-Compliant? (0) August 3, 2015 Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Massive LNG project layoffs on Curtis Island (0) July 31, 2015 With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
New uranium extraction process discovered (22) July 30, 2015 A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
War of words between charity and coal lobbies (0) July 30, 2015 Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
WA gold mine set to start production (0) July 30, 2015 The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
Investment a struggle in the mining sector (0) July 30, 2015 The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
Directional drilling tools launched (14) July 30, 2015 A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
BHP Billiton to cut jobs at Melbourne HQ (0) July 29, 2015 BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
New mine runner developed (0) July 29, 2015 A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
CME achieves four years LTI free (0) July 29, 2015 Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
Sandvik announces new drill master role (0) July 29, 2015 Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Overtime to stay at Collie Coal Mine (0) July 28, 2015 Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Mungana get mining lease greenlight (0) July 28, 2015 Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
Roy Hill crane incidents continue to escalate (0) July 28, 2015 The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Atlas Iron shares take a beating (0) July 28, 2015 Atlas Iron shares fell by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the company resumed trading for the first time in three months.
More jobs cut at Curragh coal mine (0) July 28, 2015 Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE sells off mining division (0) July 28, 2015 CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
LNGL secures US gas deal (0) July 27, 2015 A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Underground workers burned by arc flash (8) July 27, 2015 Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
Murdered prospector never found (1) July 27, 2015 A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American to cut thousands of jobs and sell off assets (0) July 27, 2015 Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
Opposition announces redeployment plans for mine workers (0) July 27, 2015 The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.
WA premier Colin Barnett has stated that mining has reached the bottom of the trough, but that the future remains difficult.
Contractor WDS Limited has announced it will enter voluntary administration.
No forced redundancies will result from structural staff changes at the Blackwater coal mine, according to operator BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Yesterday Rio Tinto aviation specialist Kevan Reeve spoke at the Perth SGS Symposium on the company’s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in operations.
Wollongong mine workers will be mourning the loss of another coal mine as the Russell Vale colliery enters a period of suspension.
Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine has been officially opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian MacFarlane.
Residents of the Victorian town of Morwell have accused the state Department of Health of covering up the health impacts of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Curtin University and the Indian School of Mines will partner to establish the Australia-India Joint Research Centre for Coal and Energy Technology.
Resources sector wellbeing programs have long focused on health and safety issues that arise from physical risks, but the financial well-being of workers has not been widely addressed.
A regional MoU has been signed between Hunternet and Chinese region Taian’s Chamber of Commerce.
Atlas Iron is set to save itself $1 million per year by reducing the number of senior executives from five to three.
Mining services group Bradken has announced it will not continue merger discussions with Chilean industrial group Sigdo Koppers.
Mineral exploration spending in Australia has hit a six year low, dropping lower than the Global Financial Crisis levels of 2009.
The first day of AIMEX has begun, with exhibitors showcasing mining technology, services, and heavy equipment from around the world.
Do you need a handy pocket unit converter to convert all the different types of units associated with your operation and selection Power Transmission equipment?
This year the Indian Government is bringing its largest delegation ever to Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2015 as part of an event that will allow international networking and showcase ...
Clive Palmer is taking CITIC to task, seeking $10 billion in damages in the WA Supreme Court.
Queensland ALP government representatives have called on environmentalists within the party to be pragmatic about the state coal mining industry.
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland has partnered with the Queensland University of Technology.
Macmahon Holdings has undergone restructuring in order to cover for nearly $220 million worth of loss-making impairments in FY15.
The newly developed NSW mining policy will be implemented Wednesday.
Subzero has won a contract for rehabilitation works at Glencore’s Bulga coal mine.
Atlas Copco has unveiled a new plug and play light tower, the QLB 02.
The New Acland coal mine expansion has received a draft authority from the Queensland government, but not without ongoing controversy.
The iron ore price rose on Friday, fighting against the current market malaise.
Austin Engineering has signed a joint venture with plant repair and maintenance company BK Plant Repairs and Maintenance.
Your feet are probably two of the most important assets you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately in mining, heavy machinery, sharp tools and uneven ground, are common causes ...
Watpac has won an $80 million contract to deliver mining services at Hanking Gold’s new Axehandle mine.
Perth-based graphite explorer Talga Resources has announced their maiden JORC mineral resource in Sweden has tripled their prospect .
The mining industry in Australia has a fatality rate of nearly three fatalities per 100,000 workers – the fifth highest of all Australian industries, so while existing safety measures are ...
A new cheaper method for recovering low grade platinum metals has been found.
Newcastle Council has stunned the heavy industry on which the city was founded by announcing it will divest from fossil fuels.
A rigger who was killed last year at the Boggabri mine construction site had been employed on site for only 11 weeks, and held a national High Risk licence for ...
In an effort to improve production in tough market conditions, Woodside Petroleum is investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Michelin has developed new loader tyres with improved casing protection.
Ausneco has been nominated as preferred contractor for EPC works at one of BMA’s coal mines.
Orica has carried out a shakeup of the business, dramatically realigning its business model.
AWS Global announces the launch of a new solution from 3M Speedglas designed to provide comprehensive head, eye and face protection to welders.
Glencore and the Bloomfield Group are set to acquire Vale’s Integra coal complex in the Hunter Valley.
Ipswich City Council has declared it will block plans to develop any new mine, mining extension, or coal seam gas project in the city.
An autonomous haul truck and a manned water cart have collided on a West Australian BHP mine site.
BHP Billiton’s underlying profit has fallen by 52 per cent to $US6.4 billion.
Maptek has released new laser scanners for underground mines.
The University of Queensland, in partnership with CRCMining, has opened a new Fibre Optic Sensing Applications Laboratory (FOSAL).
Iron ore producer FMG has seen a massive share price fall in line with the global stock market plunge, dropping all the way to $1.58 this morning at open of ...
A local CFMEU president who was sacked for taking two sick days off from his job at the Dawson coal mine has appealed a Federal Court decision.
South32 shares have slumped following the release of disappointing results.
Injury levels during the final months of Western Australia’s mining boom were at their lowest rate for more than a decade, according to a new government report.
Ausenco has won a contract to provide EPCM services for a gold processing facility in North Africa.
Anglo American’s Drayton South project has been given the greenlight by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
A West Australian energy drink maker claims its key product was wrongly blamed by a worker who failed a drug test for methamphetamine at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine.
The rapid decrease in the number of mining tenements around Kalgoorlie has left the local council with a massive budget shortfall.
With four deaths in Queensland coal mines in the past year, and many more nationally, an industrial psychologist has suggested that our pride in safety management is partially to blame.
Surface rock chips are pointing the way to some exciting new drill targets in the Philippines for West Australian gold miner Red Mountain.
Abergeldie has recently completed construction of the deepest blind bored vent shaft yet built in Australia.
The crux of businesses operating within the mining, manufacturing and process industries rely heavily on the functionality, reliability and safety of the equipment and machinery in use.
Structural decline in seaborne thermal coal may make the commodity a bad export investment choice, if companies continue to sell their operations.
Blackwater coal mine employees are up in arms over redundancies announced this week which will see full time staff replaced with contract workers from Downer EDI.
Employees at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal will continue to be subjected to a dual method drug and alcohol testing regime after an earlier decision was upheld by the Fair ...
A rare mineral has been rediscovered in the UK.
Santos head David Knox has announced he will resign from the leadership of the energy company.
According to Ernst & Young, productivity is in the top two rankings for business risks facing mining companies in 2015-2016.
Commercial & Industrial fires have plagued Australia for many years with some of the country’s most infamous industrial disasters such as Victoria’s 1998 Longford Gas Disaster (2 deaths) and the ...
The Abbot Point coal port project has taken a leap forward with the release of its draft Environmental Impact Statement.
With miners feeling the sting from weak commodities prices the world over, one is turning to a new avenue to make a profit: eggs.
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a third public hearing on plans to extend Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
Downer has been awarded two contracts worth $225 million at BMA’s Blackwater coal mine.
Western Australia has more than halved the time take to grant exploration licences in the state.
Queensland resources minister Anthony Lynham has slammed the Federal Government for its plans to restrict objections to mining developments.
Automation, innovation and improvements to regulatory process and timelines to support new development will be vital for future mining prosperity according to two of Australia’s respected mining leaders, and expert ...
Natural Gas (Methane) and LPG (Propane) are not only commonly used in a range of industries; they are also highly flammable and potentially dangerous gases.
Milind Oza has been appointed as the new CEO of embattled miner Wollongong Coal.
Queensland has launched a new online mining tenure management system.
Following week-long strike action, workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to limit coal production when they return to work.
In a blow to workers at Springvale coal mine, Planning Minister Rob Stokes has ordered a second public hearing on plans to extend the mine’s life by 13 years.
Copper prices have hit a six year low earlier this week, briefly slumping below the US$5000 per tonne watermark.
Whether your business lies in the mining or manufacturing sector, environmentally responsible storage and disposal of hydrocarbons and other forms of potential pollutant has become an essential part of ground ...
BHP are carrying on their relentless drive for investment in a depressed iron ore market, with development of a new open pit near Newman.
Barrick Gold has carried out a number of changes to its management structure, putting Kelvin Dushinisky in sole charge of the business.
Attorney-General George Brandis has announced plans to implement laws limiting anti-mining ‘legal loopholes’.
A Korean power company, last month shown to have falsified photos in a NSW environmental impact statement, is now expected to try to move graves and a church in the ...
The Department of Planning has said mining at Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine should be allowed to continue for a further 13 years.
Geoscientist unemployment has continued to soar in 2015, with the lowest employment levels seen in the industry since 2009.
Protestors who broke into a German coal mine have been teargassed by police.
Suitable for use in the toughest industrial applications there are – such as in refineries and chemical transfer depots – RADCOFLEX’s new Solflon X offers unparalleled chemical resistance through CrossFilm.
Archer Exploration has confirmed new, high quality graphite ores at Central Campoona will extend the life of their Campoona graphite project.
Reports have emerged that New Hope Group is the latest company interested in Rio Tinto’s Australian coal assets.
Bechtel employees on Curtis Island have won the right to take leave next Monday to march in protest against the China Free Trade Agreement.
Coal mine workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine walked off the job this morning as part of week-long strike action.
The Barney Point Coal Terminal will halt coal export next year, transitioning into other bulk commodities.
NSW coal miners have missed out in an increase to the compensation scheme for the families of workers who are killed on the job.
A blast truck has reportedly rolled at the Saraji coal mine.
Atlas Iron has posted a $1.4 billion full-year loss, blaming the falling price of iron ore.
One of the world’s largest miners has celebrated a new milestone, marking 130 years in business.
Atlas Iron has purchased three iron ore tenements near its Abydos and Mt Webber iron ore operations.
A mobile plant operator who worked at the Hazelwood mine fire to help extinguish the blaze has suffered a rapid decline in health due to lung disease and has ...
Caterpillar has released its new C Series of large articulated trucks in Australia.
Solid Energy will enter voluntary administration.
Rio Tinto have lost their appeal against the compensation claim of asbestos victim and former Gove alumina refinery worker Zorko Zabic.
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium coal mine are set to strike for seven days after the collapse of negotiations over a new enterprise agreement.
Port Waratah Coal Services (PCWS) has had a record day for coal loading, with 495,000 tonnes loaded onto ships at Newcastle on Monday.
NSW government whip Peter Phelps has thrown his support behind the Australian coal industry, hosting what he called a “Carnival of Coal”, at Parliament House last night.
GE and global resources and energy giant Mitsui have signed an agreement focused on driving down mining operational costs.
An ongoing weak mining market has seen WorleyParsons writedown in asset values
Workers at South32’s Dendrobium mine have voted to take industrial action as the dispute continues over expired enterprise agreements.
Adani Mining has ended its relationship with another financial advisor in less than a week, this time London bank Standard Chartered.
Mining operations have commenced at South Gold’s Cannon gold mine.
Paladin Energy’s founder and CEO John Borshoff is leaving the company.
Sandvik CEO Olof Faxander has stepped down from the company, to be replaced by the current president of Wartsila.
AGL Energy has shipped first gas from the $310 million Newcastle Gas Storage Facility at Tomago.
Hancock Prospecting has pleaded guilty to breaches of the Corporations act, resulting in fines worth $130,000 for failing to lodge annual reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on ...
Hitachi has launched two new rigid frame haul trucks, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3.
In large-scale mining operations, efficiency is always a key factor. The industry is facing renewed pressure as the Australian boom period starts winding down in earnest.
Bradken has reported a full year loss of $241.3 million and will not pay a dividend to shareholders.
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a broadside attack against unions with a new policy paper which suggests their role in EBA negotiations should be reduced.
We’ve updated the Australian mine map, showing the all the operating mines in Australia, and who runs which mine, and what they mine.
BHP Billiton has announced it will make 380 job cuts at Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
With the commodity losing confidence from investors around the world, gold producers in Australia launched a new Gold Industry Group last week to speak for the domestic industry.
Activists protesting at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules creek mine for the third straight year said they will next set their sights on Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine.
Close to 300 workers have been stood down at Centennial Coal’s Springvale colliery as the operation seeks final approvals.
Hunter Valley mine workers have made more claims about workplace bullying than any region in NSW, new figures show.
Deswik has launched a new optimisation software tool for dozers and draglines.
BHP Nickel West has awarded Thiess the contract for its Rocky’s Reward operation.
In an economic climate and industry that is under increasing pressure to keep costs to a minimum while producing increased operational efficiencies, it’s the small things that can translate into ...
Downer EDI has flagged a further fall in profit due to the downturn in the resources sector.
Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
Rio Tinto has posted a 43 per cent drop in its half yearly underlying earnings due to the falling price of iron ore.
A new set of criteria for mining approvals in NSW will get a workout as a result of several Shenhua directors who are being investigated for corruption in China.
In the wake of the Adani Carmichael coal mine’s overturning of its environmental approvals, Tony Abbott has labelled the move ‘sabotage’.
A new documentary investigating the history, and future of uranium, is set to air on Sunday.
Adani Mining has taken another controversial hit as the Commonwealth Bank withdraws from its financial advisory role for the Carmichael project.
Reports have emerged that Glencore is in talks with Rio Tinto about the acquisition of a number of NSW coal assets.
Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year, with OceanaGold and Mark Cutifiani taking the top prizes.
The price of iron ore is trading at a four-week high as Chinese steel mills raise production.
A small earthquake at Tasmania’s Renison tin project has created a temporary production halt.
A new documentary about the workers’ struggle in the Queensland coal industry is due for release this month.
The future of the Carmichael Coal Mine is uncertain in light of this morning’s Federal Court decision to overturn approvals.
The South African government ordered a coal mine to close due to its plans for job cuts.
A former employee of the recently closed Ellendale Diamond Mine has spoken out with allegations that safety standards were ignored during the final weeks.
BHP has flagged the likelihood of further job cuts at its Olympic Dam mine, as it carries out a review of operations.
Hexagon Mining announces the launch of a new suite of mine surveying programs designed to process all data produced by various survey operations.
Mining is an inherently dangerous business and communications play a key role in improving the safety of individuals and increasing operational efficiency.
A dual crane lift in Netherlands has gone tragically wrong, resulting in the injury of approximately 20 people in shops that were crushed in the accident.
Doray Minerals has announced some new moves for the company which will help it to push forward through the mining downturn, including workforce expansion.
Concerns have been raised that coal mine noise pollution monitors are capable of listening in on private conversations.
The second largest coal miner in the US has filed for bankruptcy.
Rio Tinto has announced that laser mineral analysis technology developed for Ore Deposit Science over the last decade will be offered to junior explorers for free.
Stellar Industries has developed its new 13500 Large OTR service truck for mines.
Three prospectors have gone missing between Leonora and Laverton in Western Australia’s Goldfields.
Andrea Lovato has been appointed the new CEO of Tenova, as the company splits itself into new divisions.
Opening address from the new Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum chairman Nick Giorgetta – 3 August 2015
A new gold discovery underneath Kalgoorlie will be grist for the rumour mill at the annual Diggers and Dealers conference, despite KCGM’s refusal to confirm or deny if it is ...
An earthquake at Panoramic Resources’ Lanfranchi operations has forced the company to suspend mining at the Deacon orebody and cut jobs.
Adani has denied reports that it is making fresh job cuts from its Carmichael mine project in Queensland.
A Queensland man will sue Anglo Coal for more than $2 million over back injuries sustained at work.
MACA has been awarded a Letter of Intent for work at Beadell Resources’ Antas North copper mine.
The Mount Henry Gold Project has entered a new chapter, having been acquired by Metals X Limited.
Consolidated Mining & Civil installed Maptek’s Sentry monitoring system for a South Australian gold mine.
Work has begun on Rio Tinto’s mining training centre being developed for the Yolngu people.
The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) has been developed from the combined research of Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Ore Extraction) CRC ORE, The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and ...
Despite industry pressure to achieve operational efficiencies with less financial outlay, there is no excuse for businesses being complacent about standard non-compliance.
Underground construction and mining technology company Normet announces two key appointments to their Australia operations.
Energy Developments has entered into a new gas supply agreement with Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine.
With the construction phase winding down for LNG projects on Curtis Island, key contractor Bechtel is laying off approximately 600 employees per month.
Applications are now open for BHP Billiton’s Australian Undergraduate Program.
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) has been charged with the deaths of two workers at the Mount Lyell mine in December 2013.
A new process has been uncovered that allows for the recovery of a mineral from uranium previously thought unrecoverable.
Charity group Oxfam Australia has taken aim at the coal industry in a new report which suggests renewable energy is quicker and cheaper for bringing energy to the developing world ...
Stanmore Coal has bought Isaac Plains coal mine for $1.
The Nicholson gold mine is set to recommence mining next month, with the processing plant refurbishment nearing completion.
The mining sector is showing signs of “green shoots in a cold market” according to a report from Newport Consulting, however the figures show investment is at an all-time low.
MMG is set to build a $1.4 billion zinc mine in northwest Queensland.
A non-magnetic alignment system for surface drilling applications and drill hole positioning has been developed.
Mount Gibson mine has been fined $30,000 for safety breaches relating to work at heights.
The Federal inquiry into ice has heard the use of the drug is on the rise in the mining industry.
BHP Billiton’s simplification process continues, with the miner set to shed over 100 jobs from its head office in Melbourne.
A new all-purpose mine runner will be launched in Australia.
Crushing & Mining Equipment celebrated a unique milestone this month by completing four years of Lost Time Injury Free.
McGraw Hill has acquired mining data firm SNL Financial for US$2.225 billion.
Sandvik has created a new role in its businesses to provide deeper training of its drilling products.
Social media reports have revealed another FIFO worker has ended his life in camp.
NRW has won a contract worth $140m for mining and ore haulage at Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi mine.
Griffin Coal have been prevented from removing overtime from the working roster at its Collie mine, thanks to a Fair Work Commission decision handed down yesterday.
Hundreds of people rallied in Newcastle yesterday to show their support for the region’s mining industry.
An Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted for a new $6.7 billion coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Mungana Goldmines has received approval for its King Vol mining lease from the QLD Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
Atlas Iron shares fell by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the company resumed trading for the first time in three months.
Around 50 labour hire workers have been cut by contractor Thiess at the Curragh coal mine.
CAE has sold Datamine, a mining software company, to Constellation software.
Refrigeration and temperature regulation within cold storage facilities, blast freezers and other areas in food and beverage plants is critical to ensuring food is stored safely for human consumption.
A Perth-based company will benefit from a new LNG deal in the US, contracted to provide liquefaction services.
Whitehaven Coal has applied to extend the life of mine at the closed Sunnyside Coal mine.
Two workers have been injured in an arc flash and blast incident in a West Australian underground mine.
A far-north Queensland couple have been found guilty of the murder of a gold prospector, and sentenced to life in prison.
Anglo American will cut 6000 jobs and sell a number of assets in a bid to right-size the company after posting a $US3 billion writedown for the first half of ...
A new World Bank report has forecast a grim future for the global mining industry.
The Labor Party has pledged to assist workers affected by changes in the electricity generation industry, including reductions in the use of thermal coal.