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Proposed RET changes welcomed by Portland Alcoa smelter (18) October 23, 2014 Yesterday the federal government announced its proposed changes to the Renewable Energy Target, which were welcomed by Alcoa’s Portland smelter.
ANU backpedals on divestment blacklist (0) October 23, 2014 Australian National University chancellor Gareth Evans has expressed his regret over their resource company stock divestment.
Secret buyer snaps up Lakewood mill for $5.5 million (0) October 23, 2014 Silver Lake Resources has sold its Lakewood gold mill for $5.5 million
ANZ HQ in lock-down as fossil fuel protest gets “aggressive” (0) October 22, 2014 The head office of ANZ is in lock-down as around 80 people protest the bank’s funding of fossil fuel projects.
Coalpac to liquidate after PAC rejects mine expansion (0) October 22, 2014 Coalpac has announced it will go into administration, after the PAC rejected applications for expansion to the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines.
Calls for planning process shake-up after Anglo’s Drayton South mine rejected (0) October 22, 2014 There are calls for the planning framework in NSW to be overhauled following the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine, which could cost 500 people their jobs.
CFMEU says families will have to leave Hunter after Drayton South mine rejection (0) October 22, 2014 The CFMEU said the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine is a devastating blow for the Hunter Valley.
Is this Italy’s laziest miner, or the World’s? (0) October 22, 2014 Skiving off takes a whole new level of meaning, when you consider the story of 60 year-old Italian miner Carlo Cani.
BHP posts record iron ore, coking coal production (0) October 22, 2014 BHP Billiton has achieved record coal and iron ore production in the September quarter, attributing the results to its “relentless” focus on productivity.
More pressure on 100 per cent FIFO in CQ (0) October 22, 2014 Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
Drilling industry moving backwards on safety, inquest hears (0) October 22, 2014 A gas drilling rig manager has told a coronial inquest yesterday that in regard to the safety the industry “has gone back to the bad old days”.
Newcrest on target to produce 2.5 million ounces of gold (0) October 22, 2014 Newcrest has slashed operating costs at its Cadia Valley operations as commercial production commenced at its newly built panel cave two.
Anglo American slams PAC refusal of Drayton South mine (0) October 21, 2014 Anglo American says PAC’s rejection of the Drayton South mine comes as a “shattering blow” to the local community of Muswellbrook.
Australia’s low productivity needs more than simple initiatives (0) October 21, 2014 The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals ...
Glencore’s rugby league challenge pits mine against mine (0) October 21, 2014 Glencore workers from different coal mines in Central Queensland are set to go head-to-head in a battle away from the coal face.
Peabody looking to reduce staff (0) October 21, 2014 Peabody Energy is seeking staff to accept voluntary redundancies in the face of a difficult coal market.
Ausdrill warns of profit downgrade (0) October 21, 2014 Mining service company Ausdrill has downgraded its profit forecast, causing shares to plummet.
Communities have better access to exploration info (0) October 21, 2014 The Victorian government has launched a new online map for identifying the location of mining and exploration leases.
Contractor fined $115,000 over death at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine (0) October 21, 2014 Crushing Services International has been fined $115,000 for the death of a worker at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
WA resources in a state of transition (0) October 21, 2014 WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of ...
Anglo’s Drayton South mine rejected by PAC (0) October 21, 2014 Anglo American’s Drayton South mine has been rejected by the Planning and Assessment Commission in order to protect the nearby Coolmore and Darley thoroughbred studs.
NT Police in animal mineshaft rescue (0) October 21, 2014 Northern Territory Police were confronted with a difficult situation last weekend when called to rescue a kangaroo from an abandoned copper mine shaft.
Talisman scoops up Sinclair nickel mine (0) October 20, 2014 Glencore have agreed to let the Sinclair Nickel Project go to Talisman Mining for $10 million.
Glencore donates hundreds of thousands for Queensland health centre (0) October 20, 2014 Glencore has contributed $750,000 towards the construction of a new health care centre in Wandoan.
Downer nabs Tenix for $300 m (0) October 20, 2014 Downer EDI will buy privately owned Tenix Holdings Australia, signing an agreement worth $300 million which will be completed at the end of the month.
Vale to sell 20 per cent Indonesian nickel (0) October 20, 2014 The Brazilian miner has signed a divestment contract with the outgoing Indonesian government, to sell the stake to Indonesian parties within five years.
Pink drill bits raise money for breast cancer research (1) October 20, 2014 A top oilfield service company is painting its drill bits pink to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
Pacific protesters block Newcastle coal port (0) October 20, 2014 Kayakers and canoeists have blocked the port of Newcastle by paddling across the harbour on Friday.
TAI says Queensland coal is the “mouse that roars”. (0) October 20, 2014 The battle between The Australia Institute (TAI) and the coal industry rages on, with a new paper released last week playing down state coal revenue.
Rio boss says Fortescue is ‘panicking’ (0) October 20, 2014 Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
Miners win Chief Executive Women scholarships (0) October 20, 2014 Three WA female miners have been awarded executive education scholarships by Chief Executive women.
WA miner dies of drug overdose (0) October 20, 2014 Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
Fire breaks out at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine (0) October 17, 2014 A lightning strike caused a massive fire at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara overnight.
WA mine worker dies in Uganda (0) October 17, 2014 A West Australian mine worker has died at a hotel in Uganda.
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.
Lobby group plays down mental health issues in FIFO mines (0) October 17, 2014 The AMMA has said research shows mental illness is no more prevalent in the mining industry than in other industries.
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.
Iluka to revive mothballed minerals sands operation (0) October 17, 2014 Iluka Resources prepares to reopen a West Australian mine thanks to improvement in the mineral sands market.
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 ...
Caterpillar appoints new head of resources division (0) October 17, 2014 Caterpillar’s mining division head Steve Wunning has announced his retirement from the company, and will step down early next year.
Abbott’s support of FIFO mining will kill Moranbah: business owner (0) October 16, 2014 A Moranbah business owner claims Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s support of FIFO will kill the town.
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.
Australia and Brazil to increase control of global iron ore supply (0) October 16, 2014 Australia and Brazil are set to supply 90 per cent of all seaborne iron ore by 2020.
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).
ThyssenKrupp opens new industrial service centre (0) October 16, 2014 ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions has opened a new plant service centre in Henderson, Western Australia.
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.
“I’m not sure where Colin is coming from”, Rio Tinto boss hits back at collusion claims (0) October 15, 2014 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’s Maules Creek mine 70 per cent complete (0) October 15, 2014 Whitehaven Coal has smashed first quarter production by 30 per cent and is on track to deliver the Maules Creek coal mine.
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.
Better community engagement needed to halt waves of activism: Shell (0) October 15, 2014 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 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
WA Premier Colin Barnett accuses Rio Tinto and BHP of iron ore collusion (867) October 15, 2014 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 ...
Rio Tinto accelerates iron ore production, posts record results (0) October 15, 2014 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 price breaks through $US80 mark (0) October 14, 2014 Iron ore has seen a slight price rebound, trading above $US80 a tonne.
New hull-cleaning system wins environmental award (0) October 14, 2014 A new invention that eradicates bio-fouling of large marine vessels has been awarded the prestigious Golden Gecko Award.
Trouble for Griffin Coal Mine as Lanco plans sale (0) October 14, 2014 Debts continue to accumulate at the Griffin Coal Mine, as owners Lanco Infratech plan to sell a stake in the project.
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.
Coal good for Australia, PM says at Caval Ridge Coal mine opening (0) October 14, 2014 PM Tony Abbott has reiterated his enthusiasm for the future of coal mining in Australia, despite ongoing criticism from fronts both here and overseas.
Profit downgrade forces WDS managing director to quit (0) October 14, 2014 Mining contractor WDS Limited has posted a shock profit downgrade, forcing managing director Terry Chapman to step down.
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.
Voting opens for Australian Mining’s Peoples’ Choice Award (0) October 13, 2014 Voting has now opened for the 2014 Australian Mining Peoples’ Choice Award.
QRC says ‘activist litigation’ could cost Queensland coal jobs (0) October 13, 2014 The Queensland Resources Council says activist litigation is hindering the creation of new mining jobs.
Bowen Basin workers call on PM to support local jobs (0) October 13, 2014 Tony Abbott’s opening of the Caval Ridge coal mine has prompted workers to urge the prime minister to stand up for local jobs.
Southern Cross gets approval for Marda gold mine (0) October 13, 2014 The West Australian Government has given approvals for Southern Cross Goldfield’s Marda gold project.
Shenhua questions PAC recommendation to buy more prime farm land (0) October 13, 2014 Shenhua says it has ‘major reservations’ around some of the recommendations from PAC in regards to its Watermark coal project.
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.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott to open BMA’s Caval Ridge mine (0) October 13, 2014 BMA is officially opening its new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today and Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be in attendance.
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.
Normet updates its concrete simulator training (0) October 13, 2014 Normet has released a new generation of underground concrete spraying training simulators.
Unfair dismissals from Thiess for skin cancer appointment (0) October 13, 2014 Two former Thiess supervisors who were sacked in May have taken their case for unfair dismissal to the Fair Work Commission.
Workers cut from Queensland magnesite mine (0) October 13, 2014 16 workers at a magnesite mine in Queensland have lost their jobs after a company restructure.
Monadelphous wins massive $200m Gorgon LNG contract (0) October 13, 2014 Monadelphous has won an extension to its facilities management contract at Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project.
FIT for Optimisation of Vehicle and Equipment Fuel Management (0) October 13, 2014 When it comes to fuel storage you need to get it right the first time.
New growth for nickel mining maintenance in New Calendonia (0) October 10, 2014 Hastings Deering is expanding their operations in New Caledonia, and opening a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Païta this evening.
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.
Poseidon Nickel raise $30 million for mine restart (0) October 10, 2014 Poseidon Nickel has raised $30 million which will enable it to reopen the Windarra nickel mine.
Exercise and start talking: tips to help improve FIFO workers’ mental health (0) October 10, 2014 FIFO workers are being urged to implement six simple strategies in order to stay mentally healthy.
Metso launches new jaw crusher (0) October 10, 2014 Metso has released its new Nordberg C130 jaw crusher.
‘Remember who your landlord is’, WA premier flags iron ore royalty rise (0) October 10, 2014 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.
Environmental group takes Adani’s Carmichael mine to court (0) October 9, 2014 An environmental group will have its case against Adani’s massive Carmichael mine heard in the Queensland Land Court today.
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.
Poseidon Nickel looks to raise cash for nickel mine (0) October 9, 2014 Poseidon Nickel has requested a trading halt before it tries to raise money for its Windarra project in Western Australia.
Chinese crewman lost at sea off Port Hedland (0) October 9, 2014 The search for a man overboard from an iron ore carrier ship has been suspended.
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.
More respect needed in negotiations with aboriginal landholders (0) October 9, 2014 An indigenous consulting firm has advised mining companies wishing to negotiate with indigenous landholders to listen first, and negotiate later.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Community Interaction of the Year (0) October 8, 2014 There are five companies in the running to take home the Community Interaction of the Year award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Minerals Processing of the Year (0) October 8, 2014 The short-list of finalists for this year’s Minerals Processing award has been revealed.
University of Adelaide investigating how to predict mine collapse (0) October 8, 2014 University of Adelaide engineers are researching ways to better predict the potential collapse of mines and large infrastructure sites.
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.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Young Achiever of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists for this year’s Young Achiever of the Year award have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Mining’s Woman of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Mining’s Women of the Year will see four industry leaders battle it out for the award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Innovative Mining Solution (0) October 7, 2014 11 companies are in the running to win this year’s Innovative Mining Solution award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Excellence in Mine Safety (0) October 7, 2014 There are a whopping 11companies competing for this year’s Excellence in Mine Safety award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Manager of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the Manager of the Year category have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Explorer of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the Explorer of the Year category have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Excellence in Environmental Management (0) October 7, 2014 Six companies are in the running for this year’s Excellence in Environmental Management award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Contribution to Mining (0) October 7, 2014 Three people have made the finalist list for the work they’ve done in the mining industry.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Contract Miner of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Five companies will fight it out for this year’s Contract Miner of the Year award.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Coal Mine of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Finalists in the running for this year’s Coal Mine of the Year award have been revealed.
Prospect Awards Finalists 2014: Hard Rock Mine of the Year (0) October 7, 2014 Four companies are competing for this year’s Hard Rock Mine of the Year award.
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.
ABB launches new system for automated mine control (0) October 7, 2014 ABB has released a new system designed to give miners greater control over automated processes at their site.
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.
BHP chases lower costs for more iron ore in Western Australia (0) October 7, 2014 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.
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.
Rio Tinto dismisses rumours of coal merger with Glencore (0) October 7, 2014 Rio Tinto has dismissed rumours that it is considering a merger with major miner Glencore.
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.
Ausdrill sued for damages over worker death (0) October 3, 2014 Mining contractor Ausdrill is facing legal action over the death of an employee in Ghana in 2011.
Miners likely to face parliamentary inquiry on tax avoidance (0) October 3, 2014 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.
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.
Honeywell launches new process plant and pipeline alarm management technology (0) October 3, 2014 Launched in November 2013, Honeywell’s DynAMo Alarm Suite is helping operators better and more quickly evaluate alarm situations in control rooms.
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.
Santos GLNG bears down on completion in 2015 (0) October 2, 2014 The Santos GLNG plant on Curtis Island is 85 per cent complete, according to a recent shareholder report.
Moves made to reverse mining’s one stop shop for environmental approvals (0) October 2, 2014 The Greens and Palmer United Party have banded together to halt frameworks designed to cut red and green tape in mining approvals.
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.
Angry workers blockade mine after fatal accident (0) October 2, 2014 More than 500 workers at a mine where four people died last week have blockaded the site in protest.
Dyno Nobel launches new electronic initiation blasting system (0) October 2, 2014 Dyno Nobel, in partnership with DetNet, has launched a new underground electronic initiation blasting system – DriftShot.
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.
FLSmidth signs MoU with Indonesian miner ANTAM (0) October 2, 2014 FLSmidth has signed a minerals design and service agreement with Indonesian miner PT ANTAM.
NSW government serves up $2 million for junior explorers (0) October 2, 2014 The NSW state government will dish out up to $2 million in funds to assist companies looking to undertake exploration drilling programs.
CFMEU predicts more job losses for Queensland coal sector (0) October 1, 2014 After being rocked by hundreds of job losses over the last week, the CFMEU has warned there could be more to come.
Glencore predicts strong market ahead for thermal coal (0) October 1, 2014 In the face of withering coal prices and a soft market, Glencore is still predicting long term viability for thermal coal.
Pilbara’s largest iron ore mine for construction in 2016 (0) October 1, 2014 Rio Tinto’s brownfields expansion at Yandicoogina will be up and running by 2017, with federal approvals.
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.
Sedgman wins Baralaba coal mine rail facility contract (0) October 1, 2014 Segdman has won a $36.7 million contract for Cockatoo Coal’s Baralaba mine expansion.
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.
Gekko completes Aurelia Metals’ Hera gold processing plant (10) October 1, 2014 Gekko Systems announces the successful handover of the Hera Processing Plant to Aurelia Metals Ltd.
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.
Lynas announces plans to raise $83 million (0) September 30, 2014 Lynas has posted a massive loss, prompting a sharp sell-off late yesterday.
The foundations for building a solid safety culture (0) September 30, 2014 Managing and promoting a safe working culture is not only crucial for compliance but also to the success of a mining site.
Legal action against collapsed Forge Group widens (0) September 30, 2014 A class action against collapsed contractor Forge Group has been widened as more shareholders take a stance.
Australian Aluminium Council appoints Rio head as chief (0) September 30, 2014 Rio Tinto bauxite and alumina president Phillip Strachan has been appointed as the new head of the Australian Aluminium Council.
New mine spec underground vehicle launched (0) September 30, 2014 Tomcar Australia has released a new mine spec vehicle – the TM5MR.
$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.
Fatality at Worsley alumina refinery (0) September 30, 2014 A worker was fatally injured at the Worsley alumina refinery on September 29.
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.
DuPont demonstrates increased mining conveyor belt life from Kevlar (0) September 29, 2014 The use of DuPont Kevlar in mining conveyor belts has demonstrated increased productivity and reduced annual maintenance costs.
Uranium exploration deal for Northern Territory (0) September 29, 2014 Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has signed a farm-in joint venture deal with nuclear powerhouse AREVA Resources.
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.
WA Court roadblocks Palmer’s plans to oust Citic Pacific (0) September 29, 2014 Clive Palmer’s moves to terminate Citic Pacific’s mining rights on the Sino Iron project have been blocked by the WA Supreme Court.
BREAKING: Coal trains halted as part of coordinated action against NSW mining industry (0) September 29, 2014 Mining activists said they have stopped coal trains from reaching the Port of Newcastle with a man chained to the rail line.
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.
Santos final LNG modules arrive at Curtis Island (0) September 29, 2014 Santos has achieved a milestone with the delivery of its final modules for its LNG processing plant at Curtis Island.
Protesters claim they have forced Whitehaven Coal to ‘shut down’ production (0) September 29, 2014 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 Discovery Moves Queensland Closer to No.1 Exploration State (0) September 29, 2014 Rare earth elements found in this area of Queensland are commonly found in conjunction with copper, gold and uranium mineralisation.
Four miners killed at Grasberg mine (0) September 29, 2014 Four workers have been killed in a vehicle incident at the Grasberg mine.
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.
Mastermyne to acquire Diversified Mining Services (0) September 26, 2014 Mastermyne will acquire Diversified Mining Services for $20 million.
Brighter future predicted for Australian nickel (0) September 26, 2014 Nickel is predicted to emerge from its recent slump, as the Australian dollar drops and demand increases.
TasRail cuts jobs as mining projects dumped (0) September 26, 2014 TasRail has cut 14 jobs after several mining operations in Tasmania failed to get off the ground.
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 ...
3D software helping to discover higher grade of minerals deposits (0) September 25, 2014 Rio Tinto said the launch of new 3D mapping technology will give the company an advantage in the recovery of mineral deposits.
Coal seam gas exploration ban extended (0) September 25, 2014 A six month moratorium on new CSG exploration in NSW has been extended for 12 months.
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.
Female apprentice of the year wants more women in trades (0) September 24, 2014 Queensland’s school-based apprentice of the year winner says she is happy to break out of stereotypical gender roles.