Mining companies encouraged to invest in big data processes (0) November 11, 2015 Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
BHP appoints new Port Hedland tug operator (0) November 10, 2015 BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
Incitec Pivot lifts profit 12pc (0) November 10, 2015 Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Lincoln Minerals’ SA Eyre Peninsula property sold (0) November 9, 2015 A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
Iron Ore prices falling to a four-month low (0) November 9, 2015 The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos aims for recovery to ease debt woes (0) November 9, 2015 Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion receives planning approval (0) November 6, 2015 The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
BHP tailings dam burst in Brazil (0) November 6, 2015 A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills project valued at $235 million (0) November 6, 2015 The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
BHP Billiton secures Pilbara native title deal (0) November 6, 2015 BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
Why Large-Scale Project Collaboration Software is a Must (0) November 6, 2015 The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
120 metre graphite intersection drilled at Esmeralda (0) November 5, 2015 The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Autonomous vehicles lead Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton into cruise control (0) November 5, 2015 Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Optimizing procurement in mining through flexible rental solutions (0) November 5, 2015 Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Deadline debate over the end of Stradbroke mining (0) November 5, 2015 Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
New Acland coal expansion laid open to objectors (0) November 4, 2015 Dalby Courthouse will hold a series of hearings today for objectors to the New Acland coal mine expansion near Oakey in Queensland.
Space mining conference begins in Sydney (0) November 4, 2015 The outermost reaches of available mineral resources will be the topic of discussion at the 3rd International Future Mining Conference, which begins today in Sydney.
Iron ore prices sliding to a four-month low (0) November 4, 2015 Iron ore prices are continuing to trend below $50 a tonne, leading investors to begin worrying about a prolonged supply glut
Leighton wins massive QGC gas contract (0) November 3, 2015 Leighton Contractors has signed an MOU to provide gas infrastructure for QGC in the Surat Basin.
BHP and GE partner to cut carbon emissions (0) November 3, 2015 BHP Billiton and GE have partnered together to create solutions to meet growing global resources demand while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
Best and brightest of Australian Mining at 2015 Prospect Awards (0) November 3, 2015 The 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards were a grand success last Friday, with a range of Australia’s most innovative and productive miners and service providers recognised for their achievements.
Experienced players prepare for mining upswing (0) November 3, 2015 Research from Business News found that five significant ‘greenfields’ mining projected, worth $760 million, have started development in the past year.
Qld CFMEU in election ‘debacle’ (0) November 3, 2015 CFMEU Queensland will no longer be able to conduct its own elections internally after a fair Work Commission (FWC) decision on Monday.
KORAB Resources reaches agreement with Copper company (11) November 3, 2015 KORAB Resources Ltd has advised the market that they have reached an agreement with Mining Resources Development Corporation Pty Ltd to invest $500,000 into Australian Copper, KORAB’s subsidiary.
Bentley launches Year In Infrastructure (103) November 3, 2015 Bentley Systems has opened its Year In Infrastructure conference, unveiling new technology in the infrastructure and design space.
NSW Government buys back Metgasco licenses (0) November 2, 2015 Communities in the Northern Rivers are celebrating Metgasco’s acceptance of the NSW government’s offer to buy back CSG licenses
Suggestions for revenue sharing between farmers and miners (0) November 2, 2015 Shane Stone, head of the Coalitions’ Northern Australian advisory group, has suggested a controversial solution to overcome tensions between farmers and mining companies
Rio Tinto partners with local QLD school to create graduate opportunities (0) November 2, 2015 A partnership between Western Cape College and Rio Tinto Weipa has been named the winner for Excellence in Industry Partnerships at the Queensland Government Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, ...
LNG projects delayed as Chevron set to cut Australian jobs (0) November 2, 2015 Australia has been named as one of the key areas that will bear the brunt of 6000-7000 job losses from Chevron, as its two large liquefied natural gas projects move ...
WPG to acquire Kingsgate’s Challenger gold mine (0) October 30, 2015 WPG Resources has entered into an exclusive Option Agreement to acquire exploration assets from the Challenger Gold Mine and Kingsgate Consolidated
Atlas Iron worried about Utah Point privatisation (0) October 30, 2015 Plans to sell the Utah Point shipping terminal at Port Hedland could result in higher fees and put smaller operators at risk, according to Atlas Iron managing director David Flanagan.
Mining’s global value slips below US$1 trillion (0) October 30, 2015 Continued weak commodity prices and shrinking demand have taken its toll on mining, as the market value for listed miners slips below US$1 trillion.
Carbine Resources to reopen 130 year-old mine (0) October 30, 2015 The Mount Morgan mine, once known as the largest gold mine in the world, will soon be reopened by Carbine thanks to a deal with the Queensland government to take ...
Gold price drops $30 as US Feds get hawkish (0) October 30, 2015 Despite a promising start ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates on Wednesday, gold prices plummeted $30 an ounce from where it had originally been trading due ...
Top five mining social media ‘misuses’ (0) October 30, 2015 Like all workers, miners are on social media and like to document what happens at their work place, but sometimes this lands the workers in hot water.
Mt Gibson to sue over ‘catastrophic’ wall collapse (0) October 29, 2015 Mount Gibson Iron is suing the engineers responsible for building the Koolan Island mine seawall, which collapsed last year, flooding the mine.
No lock-in tyre contracts a money saver for mining companies (0) October 29, 2015 Over the last decade, off-the-road (OTR) tyre selection has expanded in Australia; however, mine managers, maintenance supervisors and purchasing officers are still exercising caution when faced with new, unknown, or ...
Job cuts at coal mine following restructure (0) October 29, 2015 Centennial Coal has announced a restructure of its Myuna mine and job cuts, due to ongoing market weakness.
Haul truck fires followed by social media discipline (7) October 28, 2015 A haul truck fire at the Collie coal mine has been followed by a disciplinary investigation of the social media use of employees who photographed the incident.
Goldman gets on the iron ore bear train (0) October 28, 2015 Goldman Sachs is predicting significant losses and continued iron ore gluts into next year as the metal’s weakness continues.
Australian Academy of Science divests from fossil fuel (0) October 27, 2015 Another divestment domino has fallen, with the Australian Academy of Science announcing this morning it will divest from fossil fuel interests.
New LNG precinct approved by EPA (0) October 27, 2015 A proposal for development of an LNG precinct north of Broome has been slated for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Protesters storm climate change sceptic’s coal mine (0) October 27, 2015 Land belonging to prominent climate change sceptic Matt Ridley has been stormed by protestors seeking to shut down England’s largest open-cast coal mine.
World-beating Sumitomo Cyclo Drives (2) October 27, 2015 When it comes to drive technology, it’s hard to look past Sumitomo for their high-quality, hard-wearing series of Cyclo drives.
Orica to appoint new chairman (0) October 27, 2015 Orica has announced former Orica Malcolm Broomhead as its new chairman.
Kalgoorlie to celebrate St Barbara’s Day (0) October 26, 2015 The mining industry and local Kalgoorlie community have joined forces to hold the annual Saint Barbara’s Festival from 3rd to 5th December 2015.
Santos production up across the board (0) October 26, 2015 Santos’ LNG production has doubled in 2015, however sales have flagged due to the drop in gas prices.
Chevron tax dodge busted for $322 million (0) October 26, 2015 Profit-shifting has not paid off for petroleum multinational Chevron, slugged with a tax bill for $322 million thanks to a Supreme Court decision on Friday, however the worst is yet ...
Iron ore hits three month low (0) October 26, 2015 Iron ore has fallen again off the back of continued depression in China, strengthening bearish sentiment of the metal.
Creating Exceptional Workplaces by managing industrial consumables and PPE holistically (0) October 26, 2015 Kimberly-Clark Professional* is offering a unique program called Exceptional Workplaces* that takes a holistic approach to waste reduction by efficiently managing industrial consumables and personal protective equipment in work environments.
Monadelphous to launch new US gas venture (0) October 23, 2015 Mining services and construction contractor Monadelphous has launched a new foray into the US gasfields.
Rio Tinto fined for worker death (0) October 23, 2015 A Rio Tinto subsidiary has been fined $70,000 over a worker who was crushed at Rio’s Brockman 2 mine in 2011.
Origin to close Australia’s largest coal power plant (0) October 22, 2015 Origin Energy has announced it will close down the Eraring Power Station within 20 years as part of a commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
South32 digs in against volatile exchange rates (0) October 22, 2015 South32 has released its Quarterly Report for September, showing a significant reduction in financial leases as the Australian dollar has depreciated against the US dollar.
Off to the salt mines, if you’re lucky… (0) October 22, 2015 A new salt mine in the Northern Territory will open up 360 new jobs near Alice Springs when construction begins in 2017.
Future uncertain for Yancoal Ashton SE (0) October 22, 2015 The fate of the Ashton South East approval will be determined tomorrow in the NSW Supreme Court, although it is unclear whether Yancoal will proceed with the open cut coal ...
Vigil for George Bender held at Origin AGM (0) October 21, 2015 A vigil will be held today at the Origin Energy AGM to commemorate Western Downs farmer and anti-fracking campaigner George Bender.
Mining union calls for more action on FIFO bill (0) October 21, 2015 The announcement of a new bill to end discrimination against local job applicants at BMA coal mines has been met with scepticism by the CFMEU.
GVK Hancock groundwater studies under fire (0) October 21, 2015 GVK Hancock insists that its groundwater assessments for the proposed Kevin’s Corner coal mine were comprehensive and have provided a clear understanding surrounding groundwater aquifers and bores.
Gold mine fined for pollution (4) October 20, 2015 Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold operations have been fined after pleading guilty to two separate polluted water discharges
A safe and productive remote bogging solution from Sandvik (0) October 20, 2015 Improving productivity through the use of automated mining solutions is one way the sector is moving higher tonnages more safely and efficiently than ever before.
Toro Energy welcomes new chairman (16) October 19, 2015 Uranium explorer Toro Energy has welcomed a new non-executive director and chairman to the board, while the company prepares for increased global demand.
Deloitte brings in new mining leader (0) October 19, 2015 Market analyst Deloitte Access Economics has appointed a new leader for their mining sector practice in Perth.
Mining needs US$150bn to survive, Wood Mac says (0) October 19, 2015 Ongoing weak markets and commodity price pressures may mean the industry’s focus on the now rather than the future could damage it ahead.
Fortescue Metals chief complains about port fees (0) October 19, 2015 Fortescue Metals has blown the whistle yet again with fresh complaints against the Western Australian government, this time about the “impost” of port fees.
Local Industrial Gear Unit Service and Support for Australian Industry (0) October 16, 2015 Mining production is rumoured to grow by 33% to $219 billion by 2018-19, but breakdowns in a mining or industrial setting can cause companies to suffer debilitating production losses. With ...
Santos ship first gas (0) October 16, 2015 Santos has shipped its first LNG from Curtis Island.
Carmichael mine gets the greenlight (15) October 16, 2015 Environment minister Greg Hunt has once again approved Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Divestment protests at Uni of Tasmania (0) October 15, 2015 Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Students rally against Uni of Tasmania fossil fuel investment (0) October 15, 2015 Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Another court win for Hancock Prospecting (0) October 15, 2015 Gina Rinehart has reached a long awaited win in the High Court, which yesterday determined that Rio Tinto is liable for royalties to Wright Prospecting and Hancock Prospecting.
Roy Hill to miss initial October shipment (0) October 15, 2015 Roy Hill has confirmed it will miss its earlier set date for shipment, and denied it is to blame for falling iron ore prices.
ABS releases mining stats for 2014 (0) October 14, 2015 Australia’s iron ore industry added 30 per cent to its value between FY13 and FY14, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Toro upgrades Wiluna uranium resources (6) October 14, 2015 Toro Energy has announced an upgrade of 20 per cent to the West Australian Wiluna uranium mineral resources.
Worker injured by chemical burns after hose rupture (0) October 14, 2015 Investigations are ongoing into an incident in which a worker was subjected to serious chemical burns at a processing plant after failure of a rubber hose.
Greenfields agreements subject to new reforms (0) October 14, 2015 The passage of federal workplace relations reforms, which will enable companies to bypass negotiations with unions in greenfields agreements, has been welcomed by industry lobby groups.
CMEC win US$135m Astron mineral sands contract (20) October 13, 2015 Astron Corporation has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) the EPC contract for its Astron Donald mineral sands processing plant.
Iron ore to slump again in 2016 (0) October 13, 2015 Analysts predict further slumps for iron ore in 2016, as new projects such as Roy Hill come online and swing into full production.
Ausdrill CFO moves on (22) October 13, 2015 Ausdrill’s CFO Jose Martins will make the move over to Macmahon Holdings after five years with the drilling contractor.
New super-quad road train trials begin (0) October 13, 2015 Western Australia has begun trials of a new range of “super-quad” road trains, billed to enhance cost efficiencies in the mining sector.
Slashing safety incidents (1) October 12, 2015 The most dangerous area to be in any mine is around moving machinery.
Resources community rankled by FIFO recommendations (0) October 12, 2015 The recommendations of a Queensland parliamentary report into FIFO practices has been met with opposition from resource industry lobby groups.
Mitchell wins Evolution mining contract (3) October 12, 2015 Mitchell Services has begun work under a two year contract for work at Evolution Mining’s operations.
CITIC sees massive funding injection (0) October 12, 2015 Chinese miner Citic recently disclosed a massive injection of capital into the embattled Sino Iron project, made on April 1.
Iron ore leaps over US$55 (0) October 12, 2015 The price of iron ore has strengthened, climbing to more than US$55 per tonne.
Glencore to slash zinc jobs (0) October 9, 2015 Glencore has announced it will slash it zinc output, suspending operations at Lady Loretta and reducing output at Macarthur River and George Fisher.
200 jobs to be cut from Wheatstone (0) October 9, 2015 Up to 200 jobs have been slashed from Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project this week.
Mining to rise out of the downturn in 2017 (0) October 9, 2015 Bankers are seeing mining returning to form in late 2016/17, with predictions of commodity prices rising by a quarter.
Welders of Oz prefer Miller machines (0) October 7, 2015 If you’re contracting to out to mining companies, you know there’s big money at stake, and there’s no room for downtime. Your welding equipment needs to stand up to some ...
Miner fined after worker injured (0) October 6, 2015 The contractor for the Woodie Woodie mine’s process plant has been fined after a worker was seriously injured.
NRW facing Samsung in Roy Hill court battle (0) October 6, 2015 NRW has entered a trading halt as it faces Samsung C&T in the WA Supreme Court over legal disputes relating to work at Roy Hill.
Newcastle port’s Terminal 4 approved (3) October 2, 2015 Port Waratah’s Terminal 4 project has been given the greenlight by the Planning Assessment Commission.
Arrium to slash jobs (19) October 2, 2015 Arrium have announced that they will be cutting costs and jobs in the aim to save $100 million as they try and improve the viability of the steelworks.
Graphene miner to enter solar power market (0) October 2, 2015 Talga Resources is in talks with manufacturers and working to enter the solar energy market with batteries using graphene.
New coal mine jobs at Wilkie Creek mine (40) October 2, 2015 The new owners of a coal mine west of Toowoomba are planning to hire more than 120 locals to work at the operation in the coming months.
Barrick open to Super Pit sell-off (27) October 2, 2015 Barrick Gold would consider approaches for its stake in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.
Investors move in on Glencore in slump (0) October 2, 2015 The former CEO of Morgan Stanley used Glencore’s sharemarket slump as a chance to buy up stocks.
Portable nitrogen generators from Atlas Copco Rental (0) October 1, 2015 Portable nitrogen generators, available to rent from Atlas Copco Rental, can be relied upon to deliver nitrogen when and where you need it.
Mining comes to an end at Century (0) October 1, 2015 MMG has marked the end of extraaction at Australia’s largest open pit zinc site, the Century mine.
Wambo pleads guilty to blast issues (0) October 1, 2015 Wambo Coal has pled guilty in the Land & Environment Court over issues relating to its blasts in May.
Opposition wants fracking moratorium extended to 2020 (2) October 1, 2015 The Victorian opposition has said a current ban on fracking should be extended until at least 2020, raising concerns from the state’s industry.
Streamlining mine operations using UBIMET’s Weather Cockpit (0) September 30, 2015 UBIMET’s Weather Cockpit enables mine site operators and managers to boost productivity by providing them with real time weather reports and data that enable them to effectively deploy resources and ...
Workers’ foot cooked with caustic soda (0) September 30, 2015 A Gladstone aluminium worker who ended up with burned skin from a caustic soda spill is suing his employer for negligence.
Rio sells Bengalla stake to New Hope (0) September 30, 2015 Rio Tinto has offloaded its 40 per cent stake in the Bengalla coal mine to New Hope for US$606 million.
Mining slump creating skills shortage (14) September 30, 2015 The ongoing mining decline is creating a skills shortage as professionals exit the industry, and an unemployment rate triple that of the rest of the nation.
Leighton wins APLNG development contract (0) September 30, 2015 eighton Contractors has been contracted by APLNG to deliver gas field development works in the Surat Basin.
Cat Mining VP to resign (0) September 29, 2015 Caterpillar’s VP for mining has announced his resignation.
Greens call for coal levy to support workers (0) September 29, 2015 Greens head Richard Di Natale has called for a plan to levy coal miners for environmental rehabilitation and to support workers in retraining.
Rio’s Weipa solar plant begins operation (1) September 29, 2015 First Solar, Rio Tinto, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have announced Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has successfully commenced operation at Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine. ...
Concerns rise over cut BMA miners mental health (0) September 29, 2015 The Queensland mining community have fears over the mental health of those workers who lost their jobs in the BMA Blackwater mining cuts.
Glencore haemorrhages value (0) September 29, 2015 Glencore stocks have been slammed, with the miner shedding nearly a third of its value overnight.
Lucapa finds massive rare diamond (503) September 28, 2015 Lucapa Diamond has recovered its largest diamond yet since alluvial mining commenced at the Lulo Diamond Project in Angola in January 2015
ASI unveil new autonomous vehicle test facility (0) September 28, 2015 Autonomous Solutions, Inc (ASI) has announced the completion of a facilities expansion involving its unmanned vehicle test track.
New mining minster positive on industry (0) September 28, 2015 The newly appointed Federal mining minster Josh Frydenberg stepped in the new role with positivity for the future.
WIA helps Maverick Welding stay productive and consistent (0) September 28, 2015 Boilermaking is a tough job. Here in Australia it can be anywhere up to 50 degrees in the shade, but we still put on a leather jacket and gloves, heat ...
Lynxrail wins Roy Hill rail contract (0) September 28, 2015 Lynxrail will be installing its Automated Train Examiner (ATEx) technology on the new Roy Hill rail line.
Young achievers pave the way for mining public relations (0) September 25, 2015 A select group of young, South Australian filmmakers have reaped the rewards of their budding PR skills, which were recognised last night at the Dirt TV awards.
Reliable compressed air for mining operations (0) September 25, 2015 Rotary screw compressors are a good choice for mining operations. And the rental option is a good way to source them.
Corruption findings over NuCoal licence upheld (0) September 25, 2015 NuCoal Resources have suffered another blow after their case against the Independent Commission Against Corruption was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Banks mixed on mining’s future (0) September 25, 2015 Banks and investors have presented a divided front over the future of miners and commodity prices.
Coal outdone by renewables in UK (0) September 25, 2015 For the first time in history, renewable energy has outweighed coal-fired power in the UK’s electricity generation mix.
Macmahon Holdings will pick up service operations at Telfer gold mine from owner and present operator, Newcrest Mining.
Mining companies embracing big data processes such as daily operations scheduling and increased mechanisation can reap a potential $500 billion by 2025, according to a new McKinsey report.
One of Australia’s most innovate residential and marina projects has secured a connect and supply contract with leading gas distribution company Australian Gas Networks
BHP Billiton has confirmed that Rivtow, a subsidiary of Riverside Marine from Queensland, has won a contract to operate 14 tugs inside Port Hedland
New drilling intersecting multiple thick potash seams has led to the development of two key milestones at Elemental Minerals’ Sintoukola Project in the Republic of Congo
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has lifted profit significantly, despite cyclical downturns in its two main areas of businesses.
Drilling of nickel sulphide targets at the East Laverton Project is set to escalate as St George Mining aims to raise its nickel sulphide targets in Western Australia.
BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie made a public address about the tragic Samarco Mineração incident last Friday.
Machine performance in any industrial environment depends on the resilience of system components to stand up to continuous operation in rigorous conditions. Lubrication is a key element in ensuring peak ...
High grade platinum group metal (PGM), copper, nickel and zinc mineralisation have been returned from Impact Minerals’ Red Hill Prospect in Broken Hill
A contract between Lincoln Minerals Limited has been signed for the sale of its Barns Estate property, 20 kilometres west of Port Lincoln on South Australia’s lower Eyre Peninsula
The price of iron ore continues to creep towards a 10-year low as the dynamics between the supply and demand begin to be questioned by traders.
Santos is predicted to unveil sweeping changes to its oil and gas production in a possible move to raise $3 billion in capital
The Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines extension has been approved by the independent Planning and Assessment Commission, ensuring ongoing employment for 1300 people.
A BHP iron ore mine’s tailings dam has burst in Brazil’s southeast on November 6, leaving 15 dead, and 45 missing
The Bauxite Hills project in Queensland has been valued at $235 million by Metro Mining after feasibility results predicted a healthy production over the next 25 years with modest costs ...
Further projects valued at $40 billion relating to Adani’s Carmichael mine have been delayed due to court action from green groups affecting Adani and GVK Hancock
BHP Billiton Iron Ore says it has signed one of the most significant native-title agreements with Pilbara traditional owners that permits mining on their country for one hundred years
The successful execution of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects within Australia’s mining and manufacturing industries depends on complex networks of a large number of participants.
The first graphite-focused core drill has been completed by Metallica Minerals Limited as part of the company’s Esmeralda Graphite Project in north Queensland
Canberra tech company Seeing Machines is set to introduce hands-free cruise control for regular cars, after gaining global recognition for vastly improving operations for mining truck drivers
Mining is entering a new era, and as it moves from the previous boom into an age of optimising productivity, the operational landscape is transforming. High commodity prices in previous ...
Queensland state parliament is due to consider different deadlines proposed by legislation relating to the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island
Glencore has agreed to a streamlined deal from the Antamina copper mine in a move to share rights from the mine with BHP Billiton in Peru
Danakali Limited has appointed chartered accountant and finance executive Chris Els as chief financial officer
Iron ore prices are continuing to trend below $50 a tonne, leading investors to begin worrying about a prolonged supply glut
Leighton Contractors has signed an MOU to provide gas infrastructure for QGC in the Surat Basin.
BHP Billiton and GE have partnered together to create solutions to meet growing global resources demand while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
Research from Business News found that five significant ‘greenfields’ mining projected, worth $760 million, have started development in the past year.
Mining companies struggling in the industry downturn are attempting to boost the number of Indigenous people employed in the industry.
KORAB Resources Ltd has advised the market that they have reached an agreement with Mining Resources Development Corporation Pty Ltd to invest $500,000 into Australian Copper, KORAB’s subsidiary.
Bentley Systems has opened its Year In Infrastructure conference, unveiling new technology in the infrastructure and design space.
Communities in the Northern Rivers are celebrating Metgasco’s acceptance of the NSW government’s offer to buy back CSG licenses
Australian junior miners are turning to crowd funding to battle a lack of investor interest, confidence and funding
Shane Stone, head of the Coalitions’ Northern Australian advisory group, has suggested a controversial solution to overcome tensions between farmers and mining companies
WPG Resources has entered into an exclusive Option Agreement to acquire exploration assets from the Challenger Gold Mine and Kingsgate Consolidated
Plans to sell the Utah Point shipping terminal at Port Hedland could result in higher fees and put smaller operators at risk, according to Atlas Iron managing director David Flanagan.
Continued weak commodity prices and shrinking demand have taken its toll on mining, as the market value for listed miners slips below US$1 trillion.
Mining companies are attempting to engage and build stronger relationships with Indigenous Peoples through an updated guide published by the International Council on Mining and Metals.
Despite a promising start ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates on Wednesday, gold prices plummeted $30 an ounce from where it had originally been trading due ...
Like all workers, miners are on social media and like to document what happens at their work place, but sometimes this lands the workers in hot water.
ATEX radios are essential tools for those working in the potentially explosive environments found in the oil, gas and mining industries, providing a safe alternative for two-way communications.
Iron ore has fallen through the US$50 per tonne barrier, strengthening bearish sentiment in the market.
Mount Gibson Iron is suing the engineers responsible for building the Koolan Island mine seawall, which collapsed last year, flooding the mine.
Over the last decade, off-the-road (OTR) tyre selection has expanded in Australia; however, mine managers, maintenance supervisors and purchasing officers are still exercising caution when faced with new, unknown, or ...
Centennial Coal has announced a restructure of its Myuna mine and job cuts, due to ongoing market weakness.
At least illegal 12 miners are feared dead after a gold mine collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province on Tuesday night.
Companies all over the world have a legal and moral obligation to provide a safe workplace to their employees. Compliance laws have been put in place to ensure employers are ...
A new mining equipment, technology and services (METS) growth centre has been launched today in Queensland.
A new push in Queensland’s parliament is seeking to wind down sand mining on Stradbroke Island.
Fortescue Metals has used the September quarter wisely, paying back $US384 million in debt.
New data shows Australia’s miners work longer than any other sector in the country.
A haul truck fire at the Collie coal mine has been followed by a disciplinary investigation of the social media use of employees who photographed the incident.
Goldman Sachs is predicting significant losses and continued iron ore gluts into next year as the metal’s weakness continues.
China’s latest plenary session has the market watching for the planned economic future of the country.
The initial signs of impending breakdown in machinery can include tiny changes in vibration that warn of excessive wear in the bearings.
Another divestment domino has fallen, with the Australian Academy of Science announcing this morning it will divest from fossil fuel interests.
A proposal for development of an LNG precinct north of Broome has been slated for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Land belonging to prominent climate change sceptic Matt Ridley has been stormed by protestors seeking to shut down England’s largest open-cast coal mine.
A Queensland FIFO worker has lost an appeal for compensation relating to psychological trauma after seeing a deceased co-worker.
When it comes to drive technology, it’s hard to look past Sumitomo for their high-quality, hard-wearing series of Cyclo drives.
Orica has announced former Orica Malcolm Broomhead as its new chairman.
The mining industry and local Kalgoorlie community have joined forces to hold the annual Saint Barbara’s Festival from 3rd to 5th December 2015.
Santos’ LNG production has doubled in 2015, however sales have flagged due to the drop in gas prices.
Profit-shifting has not paid off for petroleum multinational Chevron, slugged with a tax bill for $322 million thanks to a Supreme Court decision on Friday, however the worst is yet ...
Iron ore has fallen again off the back of continued depression in China, strengthening bearish sentiment of the metal.
It’s sometimes pointed out that customers don’t buy products, but solutions.
Despite growing to become one of the worlds’ most recognisable and trusted boot brands, Blundstone has always retained its family values.
New methane eating organisms have been discovered.
Kimberly-Clark Professional* is offering a unique program called Exceptional Workplaces* that takes a holistic approach to waste reduction by efficiently managing industrial consumables and personal protective equipment in work environments.
There’s no doubt a cleaner workplace is a safer, healthier and more productive workplace.
The proposed expansion of Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine has been given the go ahead by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission.
New Citi research is indicating a continued belt tightening attitude in the mining industry.
Environmental activists have launched a fresh attack on Wollongong Coal in the attempt to cancel the company’s mining rights in NSW.
Mining services and construction contractor Monadelphous has launched a new foray into the US gasfields.
A Rio Tinto subsidiary has been fined $70,000 over a worker who was crushed at Rio’s Brockman 2 mine in 2011.
Origin Energy has announced it will close down the Eraring Power Station within 20 years as part of a commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
South32 has released its Quarterly Report for September, showing a significant reduction in financial leases as the Australian dollar has depreciated against the US dollar.
A new salt mine in the Northern Territory will open up 360 new jobs near Alice Springs when construction begins in 2017.
The fate of the Ashton South East approval will be determined tomorrow in the NSW Supreme Court, although it is unclear whether Yancoal will proceed with the open cut coal ...
Pundits are predicting a massive decline and a new low for iron ore.
Newcrest’s Cadia mine’s SAG mill has been shut down following motor issues.
Mastermyne has won a contract for underground roadway development services for a major global miner.
A vigil will be held today at the Origin Energy AGM to commemorate Western Downs farmer and anti-fracking campaigner George Bender.
The collapsed Ellendale diamond mine may be handed back to the state as the diamond market implodes.
The announcement of a new bill to end discrimination against local job applicants at BMA coal mines has been met with scepticism by the CFMEU.
GVK Hancock insists that its groundwater assessments for the proposed Kevin’s Corner coal mine were comprehensive and have provided a clear understanding surrounding groundwater aquifers and bores.
Greenpeace has made an official offer for a range of German brown coal mines and power plants.
BHP risks breaking development approvals for the Mount Arthur coal mine if it proceeds with plans to reduce the number of permanent staff.
Boart Longyear has unveiled its new mobile underground coring drill rigs at DrillFest.
A new bill to ban 100 per cent FIFO policies was tabled in the Federal parliament yesterday by Queensland MP George Christensen.
Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold operations have been fined after pleading guilty to two separate polluted water discharges
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Uranium explorer Toro Energy has welcomed a new non-executive director and chairman to the board, while the company prepares for increased global demand.
Centennial Coal has seen its Springvale and Mandalong coal mines win extension approvals.
Market analyst Deloitte Access Economics has appointed a new leader for their mining sector practice in Perth.
Ongoing weak markets and commodity price pressures may mean the industry’s focus on the now rather than the future could damage it ahead.
Fortescue Metals has blown the whistle yet again with fresh complaints against the Western Australian government, this time about the “impost” of port fees.
Safe Work Australia is urging businesses to prioritise health and safety, and conduct risk assessments during this National Safe Work Month.
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Drillsearch Energy has secured $100 million in funding.
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Santos has shipped its first LNG from Curtis Island.
Environment minister Greg Hunt has once again approved Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Energy Resources Australia has run up the white flag on continuing to mine for uranium at Ranger beyond 2021.
Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Peaceful protests at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have entered a second day, with students sitting in at the Vice-Chancellor’s office to call for divestment of fossil fuel interests.
Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has won a US$300 million contract at the Tulu Kapi gold project.
Coffey International has agreed to a 100 per cent takeover offer from Tetra Tech.
Gina Rinehart has reached a long awaited win in the High Court, which yesterday determined that Rio Tinto is liable for royalties to Wright Prospecting and Hancock Prospecting.
Roy Hill has confirmed it will miss its earlier set date for shipment, and denied it is to blame for falling iron ore prices.
Australia’s iron ore industry added 30 per cent to its value between FY13 and FY14, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Toro Energy has announced an upgrade of 20 per cent to the West Australian Wiluna uranium mineral resources.
Investigations are ongoing into an incident in which a worker was subjected to serious chemical burns at a processing plant after failure of a rubber hose.
The passage of federal workplace relations reforms, which will enable companies to bypass negotiations with unions in greenfields agreements, has been welcomed by industry lobby groups.
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Astron Corporation has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) the EPC contract for its Astron Donald mineral sands processing plant.
Analysts predict further slumps for iron ore in 2016, as new projects such as Roy Hill come online and swing into full production.
Ausdrill’s CFO Jose Martins will make the move over to Macmahon Holdings after five years with the drilling contractor.
Western Australia has begun trials of a new range of “super-quad” road trains, billed to enhance cost efficiencies in the mining sector.
The Keysbrook project will soon commence continuous mining operations, producing zircon and leucoxene mineral sands products.
Glencore has announced its intention to sell its Cobar copper mine.
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The recommendations of a Queensland parliamentary report into FIFO practices has been met with opposition from resource industry lobby groups.
Mitchell Services has begun work under a two year contract for work at Evolution Mining’s operations.
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has seen consistent levels of environmental compliance in WA.
Rox Resources new $73 million mine looks to triple its inventory.
Chinese miner Citic recently disclosed a massive injection of capital into the embattled Sino Iron project, made on April 1.
The price of iron ore has strengthened, climbing to more than US$55 per tonne.
Glencore has announced it will slash it zinc output, suspending operations at Lady Loretta and reducing output at Macarthur River and George Fisher.
Up to 200 jobs have been slashed from Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project this week.
Bankers are seeing mining returning to form in late 2016/17, with predictions of commodity prices rising by a quarter.
The University of Adelaide has opened a new copper and uranium research hub.
Gina Rinehart’s GVK Hancock Alpha coal mine has been hit with another appeal against its environmental approvals.
Solid Energy will close the Huntley East coal mine.
Aurizon plans to slash around 800 jobs over the coming years as it carries out a rationalisation program.
Greenpeace has announced plans to buy German coal mines in order to shut them down.
NRW has won its case over pay against Samsung C&T and its work at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Hunter company Hedweld has said that Australian manufacturers must train staff in automation and robotics.
Indigenous groups say backburning operations at ERA’s Ranger mine are at risk of torching ancient rock art sites.
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All permanent local jobs with BHP in Central Queensland are under threat, the CFMEU claims.
Glencore shares skyrocketed 72 per cent in Hong Kong as reports emerge it is talking to possible buyers for its agricultural business.
The contractor for the Woodie Woodie mine’s process plant has been fined after a worker was seriously injured.
Lucapa Diamond’s has uncovered more diamonds bearing pipes near its existing diamond mine.
NRW has entered a trading halt as it faces Samsung C&T in the WA Supreme Court over legal disputes relating to work at Roy Hill.
Port Waratah’s Terminal 4 project has been given the greenlight by the Planning Assessment Commission.
A report from the Department of Industry Innovation and Science’s Office of the Chief Economist states the bottom of the mining bust is here.
Arrium have announced that they will be cutting costs and jobs in the aim to save $100 million as they try and improve the viability of the steelworks.
Talga Resources is in talks with manufacturers and working to enter the solar energy market with batteries using graphene.
The new owners of a coal mine west of Toowoomba are planning to hire more than 120 locals to work at the operation in the coming months.
Barrick Gold would consider approaches for its stake in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.
The former CEO of Morgan Stanley used Glencore’s sharemarket slump as a chance to buy up stocks.
Sandvik has announced its intention to divest its Mining Systems division.
Portable nitrogen generators, available to rent from Atlas Copco Rental, can be relied upon to deliver nitrogen when and where you need it.
MMG has marked the end of extraaction at Australia’s largest open pit zinc site, the Century mine.
Wambo Coal has pled guilty in the Land & Environment Court over issues relating to its blasts in May.
The Victorian opposition has said a current ban on fracking should be extended until at least 2020, raising concerns from the state’s industry.
IMT has developed a new body design for its Dominator III mechanics truck.
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Black Oaks has commenced production from its Mount Boppy mine.
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A Gladstone aluminium worker who ended up with burned skin from a caustic soda spill is suing his employer for negligence.
Rio Tinto has offloaded its 40 per cent stake in the Bengalla coal mine to New Hope for US$606 million.
The ongoing mining decline is creating a skills shortage as professionals exit the industry, and an unemployment rate triple that of the rest of the nation.
Glencore’s share price has revived slightly after a massive drop yesterday.
eighton Contractors has been contracted by APLNG to deliver gas field development works in the Surat Basin.
Caterpillar’s VP for mining has announced his resignation.
Greens head Richard Di Natale has called for a plan to levy coal miners for environmental rehabilitation and to support workers in retraining.
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The Queensland mining community have fears over the mental health of those workers who lost their jobs in the BMA Blackwater mining cuts.
Glencore stocks have been slammed, with the miner shedding nearly a third of its value overnight.
Lucapa Diamond has recovered its largest diamond yet since alluvial mining commenced at the Lulo Diamond Project in Angola in January 2015
Autonomous Solutions, Inc (ASI) has announced the completion of a facilities expansion involving its unmanned vehicle test track.
A new legal fight has erupted at Roy Hill relating to failure to make payments.
The newly appointed Federal mining minster Josh Frydenberg stepped in the new role with positivity for the future.
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Lynxrail will be installing its Automated Train Examiner (ATEx) technology on the new Roy Hill rail line.
A select group of young, South Australian filmmakers have reaped the rewards of their budding PR skills, which were recognised last night at the Dirt TV awards.
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NuCoal Resources have suffered another blow after their case against the Independent Commission Against Corruption was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Banks and investors have presented a divided front over the future of miners and commodity prices.
For the first time in history, renewable energy has outweighed coal-fired power in the UK’s electricity generation mix.
Haulmax has been awarded a $3 million grant to help develop two new explosives units for the surface mining industry.
Cat will slash jobs as the manufacturer records a 5 per cent fall in revenues year on year.
Gold miner Newmont has flagged potential plans to Barrick Gold’s share in the Kalgoolie Super Pit.
Santos has started producing its first LNG at Curtis Island, on schedule.