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.
Abbot Point to dump dredge material onshore (0) October 7, 2014 The Queensland government has backed plans for onshore dumping of dredged material from the Abbot Point Port expansion.
Peabody apprentices sacked without warning (0) October 7, 2014 Apprentices for Peabody Energy were given no warning before they were told to immediately leave their job sites last Thursday.
Peabody looks to extend life of Wambo coal mine (0) October 7, 2014 Peabody Energy is looking to extend the life of its North Wambo underground coal mine by six months with the development of an additional longwall.
Fuel Management Systems that go the extra mile (0) October 6, 2014 In the current economic climate all companies are looking to make their dollar go that little bit further. This is especially the case when it comes to fuel.
Coal company to cull workforce via phone calls (0) October 3, 2014 50 Yancoal mine workers are set to learn their fate today as the company calls its employees to let them know if they still have a job or not.
Australian Mining news wrap – 3/10/14 (0) October 3, 2014 A death at the Worsley alumina refinery; Isaac Plains goes into care and maintenance; Keeping bees to renew vegetation on site.
M&E NSW starts next week (0) October 3, 2014 The Mining and Engineering NSW Exhibition starts next week.
Terror threat prompts explosives factory review (0) October 3, 2014 Australia’s newly elevated national security alert level has prompted Orica Yarwun to undertake a review of security and safety procedures.
QLD police crack down on resource workers (0) October 2, 2014 Queensland Police have put FIFO resource workers under the microscope this week, with sniffer dogs brought in for checks at Surat Basin airports.
‘Professional protesters’, not locals, targeting Whitehaven Coal (0) October 2, 2014 New South Wales acting Minister for Resources said most of the people taking part in protests against Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters” and not concerned locals.
Tasmania needs more mines inspectors (0) October 2, 2014 A mining safety expert has told Worksafe that deaths in three Tasmanian mines could have been prevented if safety warnings were followed.
WA Gov returns $6 million in rehab bonds (0) October 2, 2014 More than $6 million in performance bonds on dead tenements have been returned following the implementation of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund.
Ranger 3 Deeps results in line with modelling (0) October 2, 2014 Drilling results at the Ranger 3 Deeps project have returned results in line with recent interpretations, according to Energy Resources Australia.
Rio’s former boss predicts iron ore to stay low (0) October 1, 2014 With the price of iron ore still at five-year lows, ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese has warned not to expect an upshot any time soon.
Hunter Valley manufacturing workers rally to save jobs (0) October 1, 2014 Workers from a Hunter Valley manufacturer of reinforcement products for the mining sector held a mass meeting this morning to stop expected redundancies.
Senate inquiry to look at environmental approvals (0) October 1, 2014 A new Senate inquiry driven by the Palmer United Party will examine activity of the Queensland state government and premier Campbell Newman.
CSG in NSW can go ahead, but overhaul required (0) October 1, 2014 The final report into coal seam gas operations in NSW has found the industry can go ahead, but needs a significant overhaul.
QRC responds to Isaac Plains shutdown [video] (0) October 1, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council CEO Michael Roche has responded to Isaac Plains coal mine’s closure announcement.
Indonesian coal exports suffer new rules (0) October 1, 2014 Indonesia’s coal exports are expected to decline due to new administrative protocols due to come into effect today.
New export freight deal for BHP South African coal (0) October 1, 2014 South African freight haulage operator Transnet has signed a 10 year deal with BHP Billiton for coal haulage to shipping ports.
FMG calls in ASIC over ‘misleading’ investment reports (0) September 30, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has called in ASIC to investigate an investment advisor which it claims is publishing bogus reports about the company.
BHP funds Indigenous scholarship (2) September 30, 2014 BHP is funding the CSIRO’s new $28 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM education program.
Bees the key to mine site rehab (0) September 30, 2014 International mining giant Vale has improved on mine site revegetation in Canada by starting a beekeeping program.
$42 million bullying claim dismissed (0) September 30, 2014 A worker seeking $42 million in damages from Woodside Petroleum has had his case dismissed in the Federal Court.
Mt Arthur coal mine extended to 2026 (0) September 30, 2014 Approval has been granted for an extension to the Mt Arthur coal mine, along with changes to allow increased levels of blasting.
Isaac Plains coal mine to shut down, 300 jobs cut (0) September 30, 2014 The Central Queensland town of Moranbah is reeling after the announcement Isaac Plains coal mine is going into care and maintenance, with 300 jobs set to be cut.
Arrests for Whitehaven Coal protesters (0) September 29, 2014 Coal trains have resumed travelling to the Port of Newcastle this afternoon after being stranded for over two hours after an activist chained himself to the rail line.
Australian Mining Prospect Awards: Finalists revealed (0) September 29, 2014 Now in its eleventh year, Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards is a chance for the nation’s hardest working sector to celebrate their many amazing achievements.
BHP gets behind floating LNG (0) September 29, 2014 BHP has ended years of uncertainty following its commitment this week to support floating LNG processing off Scarborough, in Western Australia.
FMG to appeal rail share court ruling (0) September 29, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group said it will fight a court decision which has ruled in favour of a junior mining company accessing its rail infrastructure.
Man wants to sue Glencore for millions (0) September 26, 2014 A man who worked at Glencore’s Newlands coal mine has lodged a lawsuit after an accident involving a truck.
Australia’s mining wages too high (0) September 26, 2014 Mitsui’s Australian chief said mining wages in the country are too high and do not match productivity levels.
Palmer kicks Chinese off Sino Iron project (0) September 26, 2014 Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy has served a notice terminating mining rights Citic Pacific currently has at the Sino Iron project in WA.
Atlas Iron cut jobs (0) September 25, 2014 Atlas Iron workers are the latest victim of tumbling iron ore prices, with hundreds made redundant this week.
Adani’s $2.2 billion rail line gains Federal approval (0) September 25, 2014 Adani’s plans to build a new $16 million coal mine are a step closer after the Federal government approved a new 310km railway that will link the operation to the ...
Mining women top finalist list at business awards (0) September 25, 2014 Women in Western Australia’s resource industry are set to make a large showing at this year’s Telstra Women in Business Awards.
Mining accident at Wambo (0) September 25, 2014 A man aged is his thirties was airlifted to hospital yesterday after suffering an injury at Peabody’s Wambo mine.
China lifts ban on Valemax carriers (0) September 25, 2014 In another blow for Australian iron ore, China has lifted its ban on Valemax iron ore bulk carriers allowing more Brazilian iron ore.
Mining’s Hall of Fame inducts union pioneer (0) September 25, 2014 Paddy O’Neill, the grandfather of Rio Tinto’s chief financial officer, will tonight be inducted to the Mining Hall of Fame.
BHP’s new company to list in London (0) September 25, 2014 BHP has backflipped on its decision to not list its newly demerged assets in London, after a shareholder backlash.
Government predicts pain to continue for iron ore and coal (0) September 25, 2014 Oversupply and slowing demand: that’s the story the Australian government says will keep prices of some of the nation’s most valuable exports down for the next few years.
Businesses set to suffer as 700 jobs axed by BHP (0) September 25, 2014 Local businesses in Central Queensland already reeling from a down turn in the mining sector expect to feel more pain after BHP Billiton announced it was cutting 700 jobs.
Cash up for grabs for mining-affected towns (0) September 24, 2014 The New South Wales government has shortlisted 14 infrastructure projects in mining-affected communities for funding.
New survey reveals Australia’s judgement on mining (0) September 24, 2014 Australian’s know how important mining is to the economy but more needs to be done to secure their trust, a new report by the CSIRO has found.
CFMEU slams BHP’s decision to cut 700 jobs (0) September 23, 2014 The CFMEU has accused BHP Billiton of not caring about its workforce or the future of Central Queensland after the miner announced it would cut 700 jobs.
Aussie miners sweat over job security (0) September 23, 2014 Job security is becoming increasingly unstable in the mining industry and more than a third of people responding to an Australian Mining poll say they are concerned about the future ...
New bauxite mine in Tasmania to create 45 jobs (0) September 23, 2014 Tasmania will see the development of its first bauxite mine in over 30 years after approving Australian Bauxite Limited’s Bald Hill project in the state’s north.
Honeywell User Group conference kicks off (1) September 23, 2014 The Honeywell User Group has begun, showcasing the company’s latest developments in processing technology and equipment.
Bandanna Energy goes into administration (0) September 22, 2014 Bandanna Energy has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure funding for take or pay contracts for a proposed coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Anglo American boss visits Drayton mine (0) September 22, 2014 CEO of Anglo American Mark Cutifani thanked workers at Drayton mine during a visit over the weekend.
Dassault Systèmes Introduces SOLIDWORKS 2015 (0) September 22, 2014 SOLIDWORKS 2015, the latest edition of the Dassault Systèmes’ portfolio of 3D design software applications, has been released.
WA’s mining sector worth $121.6 billion (0) September 22, 2014 Data released by the Department of Mines and Petroleum has valued Western Australia’s mineral and petroleum industry in 2013-14 at $121.6 billion, a 20 per cent increase on last year.
Dead man’s supervisor charged with drug supply (0) September 19, 2014 The supervisor of a worker found dead in Queensland last week has been charged with drug offences allegedly linked to the incident.
Man dies at WA gold camp (0) September 19, 2014 A mine worker has been found dead in his room at Saracen Mineral Holdings’ camp in Western Australia.
Australian Mining Weekly News Wrap [VIDEO] (0) September 18, 2014 Australian Mining’s Vicky Validakis takes you through what’s been happening in the mining industry this week.
FIFO workers battling the bulge (0) September 18, 2014 A small research project into the diets of men working at a FIFO mine site has found they were more overweight or obese than the average Australian.
Danfoss looks to acquire Vacon (0) September 18, 2014 Danfoss has offered $1.5 billion to acquire Vacon in an effort to boost its electronics division.
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.
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.
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.
The Queensland government has backed plans for onshore dumping of dredged material from the Abbot Point Port expansion.
Apprentices for Peabody Energy were given no warning before they were told to immediately leave their job sites last Thursday.
Rio Tinto has dismissed rumours that it is considering a merger with major miner Glencore.
Peabody Energy is looking to extend the life of its North Wambo underground coal mine by six months with the development of an additional longwall.
In the current economic climate all companies are looking to make their dollar go that little bit further. This is especially the case when it comes to fuel.
50 Yancoal mine workers are set to learn their fate today as the company calls its employees to let them know if they still have a job or not.
A death at the Worsley alumina refinery; Isaac Plains goes into care and maintenance; Keeping bees to renew vegetation on site.
The Mining and Engineering NSW Exhibition starts next week.
Mining contractor Ausdrill is facing legal action over the death of an employee in Ghana in 2011.
In the wake of a Fairfax report into high level tax avoidance by major companies in Australia, the Senate will establish an inquiry into alleged dealings.
Australia’s newly elevated national security alert level has prompted Orica Yarwun to undertake a review of security and safety procedures.
Launched in November 2013, Honeywell’s DynAMo Alarm Suite is helping operators better and more quickly evaluate alarm situations in control rooms.
Queensland Police have put FIFO resource workers under the microscope this week, with sniffer dogs brought in for checks at Surat Basin airports.
New South Wales acting Minister for Resources said most of the people taking part in protests against Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters” and not concerned locals.
The Santos GLNG plant on Curtis Island is 85 per cent complete, according to a recent shareholder report.
The Greens and Palmer United Party have banded together to halt frameworks designed to cut red and green tape in mining approvals.
A mining safety expert has told Worksafe that deaths in three Tasmanian mines could have been prevented if safety warnings were followed.
More than $6 million in performance bonds on dead tenements have been returned following the implementation of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund.
More than 500 workers at a mine where four people died last week have blockaded the site in protest.
Dyno Nobel, in partnership with DetNet, has launched a new underground electronic initiation blasting system – DriftShot.
Drilling results at the Ranger 3 Deeps project have returned results in line with recent interpretations, according to Energy Resources Australia.
FLSmidth has signed a minerals design and service agreement with Indonesian miner PT ANTAM.
The NSW state government will dish out up to $2 million in funds to assist companies looking to undertake exploration drilling programs.
After being rocked by hundreds of job losses over the last week, the CFMEU has warned there could be more to come.
In the face of withering coal prices and a soft market, Glencore is still predicting long term viability for thermal coal.
Rio Tinto’s brownfields expansion at Yandicoogina will be up and running by 2017, with federal approvals.
With the price of iron ore still at five-year lows, ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese has warned not to expect an upshot any time soon.
Workers from a Hunter Valley manufacturer of reinforcement products for the mining sector held a mass meeting this morning to stop expected redundancies.
A new Senate inquiry driven by the Palmer United Party will examine activity of the Queensland state government and premier Campbell Newman.
The final report into coal seam gas operations in NSW has found the industry can go ahead, but needs a significant overhaul.
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The Queensland Resources Council CEO Michael Roche has responded to Isaac Plains coal mine’s closure announcement.
Indonesia’s coal exports are expected to decline due to new administrative protocols due to come into effect today.
Segdman has won a $36.7 million contract for Cockatoo Coal’s Baralaba mine expansion.
South African freight haulage operator Transnet has signed a 10 year deal with BHP Billiton for coal haulage to shipping ports.
Gekko Systems announces the successful handover of the Hera Processing Plant to Aurelia Metals Ltd.
Fortescue Metals Group has called in ASIC to investigate an investment advisor which it claims is publishing bogus reports about the company.
BHP is funding the CSIRO’s new $28 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM education program.
International mining giant Vale has improved on mine site revegetation in Canada by starting a beekeeping program.
Lynas has posted a massive loss, prompting a sharp sell-off late yesterday.
Managing and promoting a safe working culture is not only crucial for compliance but also to the success of a mining site.
A class action against collapsed contractor Forge Group has been widened as more shareholders take a stance.
Rio Tinto bauxite and alumina president Phillip Strachan has been appointed as the new head of the Australian Aluminium Council.
Tomcar Australia has released a new mine spec vehicle – the TM5MR.
A worker seeking $42 million in damages from Woodside Petroleum has had his case dismissed in the Federal Court.
Approval has been granted for an extension to the Mt Arthur coal mine, along with changes to allow increased levels of blasting.
The Central Queensland town of Moranbah is reeling after the announcement Isaac Plains coal mine is going into care and maintenance, with 300 jobs set to be cut.
A worker was fatally injured at the Worsley alumina refinery on September 29.
Coal trains have resumed travelling to the Port of Newcastle this afternoon after being stranded for over two hours after an activist chained himself to the rail line.
Now in its eleventh year, Australian Mining’s Prospect Awards is a chance for the nation’s hardest working sector to celebrate their many amazing achievements.
The use of DuPont Kevlar in mining conveyor belts has demonstrated increased productivity and reduced annual maintenance costs.
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has signed a farm-in joint venture deal with nuclear powerhouse AREVA Resources.
BHP has ended years of uncertainty following its commitment this week to support floating LNG processing off Scarborough, in Western Australia.
Clive Palmer’s moves to terminate Citic Pacific’s mining rights on the Sino Iron project have been blocked by the WA Supreme Court.
Mining activists said they have stopped coal trains from reaching the Port of Newcastle with a man chained to the rail line.
Fortescue Metals Group said it will fight a court decision which has ruled in favour of a junior mining company accessing its rail infrastructure.
Santos has achieved a milestone with the delivery of its final modules for its LNG processing plant at Curtis Island.
Production at Whitehaven Coal’s four coal mines across NSW has been affected this morning as over 150 protesters descend on the sites.
Rare earth elements found in this area of Queensland are commonly found in conjunction with copper, gold and uranium mineralisation.
Four workers have been killed in a vehicle incident at the Grasberg mine.
A man who worked at Glencore’s Newlands coal mine has lodged a lawsuit after an accident involving a truck.
Mastermyne will acquire Diversified Mining Services for $20 million.
Nickel is predicted to emerge from its recent slump, as the Australian dollar drops and demand increases.
TasRail has cut 14 jobs after several mining operations in Tasmania failed to get off the ground.
Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy has served a notice terminating mining rights Citic Pacific currently has at the Sino Iron project in WA.
Atlas Iron workers are the latest victim of tumbling iron ore prices, with hundreds made redundant this week.
Adani’s plans to build a new $16 million coal mine are a step closer after the Federal government approved a new 310km railway that will link the operation to the ...
Rio Tinto said the launch of new 3D mapping technology will give the company an advantage in the recovery of mineral deposits.
A six month moratorium on new CSG exploration in NSW has been extended for 12 months.
Women in Western Australia’s resource industry are set to make a large showing at this year’s Telstra Women in Business Awards.
A man aged is his thirties was airlifted to hospital yesterday after suffering an injury at Peabody’s Wambo mine.
In another blow for Australian iron ore, China has lifted its ban on Valemax iron ore bulk carriers allowing more Brazilian iron ore.
Paddy O’Neill, the grandfather of Rio Tinto’s chief financial officer, will tonight be inducted to the Mining Hall of Fame.
BHP has backflipped on its decision to not list its newly demerged assets in London, after a shareholder backlash.
Oversupply and slowing demand: that’s the story the Australian government says will keep prices of some of the nation’s most valuable exports down for the next few years.
Local businesses in Central Queensland already reeling from a down turn in the mining sector expect to feel more pain after BHP Billiton announced it was cutting 700 jobs.
Queensland’s school-based apprentice of the year winner says she is happy to break out of stereotypical gender roles.
A coroner has recommended the mining industry adopt wireless tyre pressure sensing equipment after the death of a miner in 2010.
The New South Wales government has shortlisted 14 infrastructure projects in mining-affected communities for funding.
Australian’s know how important mining is to the economy but more needs to be done to secure their trust, a new report by the CSIRO has found.
The Asia Pacific Honeywell Users Group has wrapped up for another year.
The CFMEU has accused BHP Billiton of not caring about its workforce or the future of Central Queensland after the miner announced it would cut 700 jobs.
Port Waratah Coal Services have cut another 32 jobs from its coal terminals in Newcastle.
Despite various reports to the contrary, Aurizon says it is still in talks with GVK Hancock to develop a rail line which will haul coal from the Galilee Basin to ...
China’s steel output is nearing its capacity, according to one of the country’s senior figures in its steelmaking industry.
Job security is becoming increasingly unstable in the mining industry and more than a third of people responding to an Australian Mining poll say they are concerned about the future ...
Iron ore is on the slide, finishing at below $US80 a tonne for the first time in five years.
Tasmania will see the development of its first bauxite mine in over 30 years after approving Australian Bauxite Limited’s Bald Hill project in the state’s north.
The Honeywell User Group has begun, showcasing the company’s latest developments in processing technology and equipment.
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery coal project in the Gunnedah Basin.
Bandanna Energy has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure funding for take or pay contracts for a proposed coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani plans to sit down with faith-based groups in a bid to curb anti-fossil fuel sentiment.
CEO of Anglo American Mark Cutifani thanked workers at Drayton mine during a visit over the weekend.
Gold Fields is looking to change its mining method at Granny Smith so it can chase higher grade ore.
Data released by the Department of Mines and Petroleum has valued Western Australia’s mineral and petroleum industry in 2013-14 at $121.6 billion, a 20 per cent increase on last year.
Kerry Sanderson has resigned from her role at Atlas Iron to become Western Australia’s first female Governor.
A former mine project manager has told a court that his problems with drug abuse started after having to sack 51 workers.
The supervisor of a worker found dead in Queensland last week has been charged with drug offences allegedly linked to the incident.
A mine worker has been found dead in his room at Saracen Mineral Holdings’ camp in Western Australia.
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SAI Global has received proposals to acquire one or more of its underlying businesses, as it pulls the plug on a takeover.
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics predicts iron ore will trade at around $90 – $S95 for the next five years.
Investigations are underway following claims that protestors broke into the Maules Creek mine and tampered with explosives on site.
A small research project into the diets of men working at a FIFO mine site has found they were more overweight or obese than the average Australian.
Danfoss has offered $1.5 billion to acquire Vacon in an effort to boost its electronics division.