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- Field portable spectrometers released (0) June 26, 2015
Spectral Evolution has launched a new field portable spectrometer to aid clay identification in mineral assemblages.
- Roy Hill workers asked to take a pay cut (7) June 25, 2015
Workers at Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine have been asked to take a pay cut.
- Redundancies for Olympic Dam support staff (0) June 25, 2015
BHP will drop 140 positions from their Olympic Dam operation, in a round of redundancies said to help increase efficiency.
- Canadian miner crowdsources to mine historical data (0) June 25, 2015
Is crowdsourcing to sift through reams of exploration data the new way for miners to uncover the next big deposit?
- New Acland coal mine approvals in question (0) June 25, 2015
The Queensland Labor government has announced it is reviewing approvals for the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
- Mining royalties to fall by $3bn in QLD budget (0) June 25, 2015
The Queensland budget is set to take a $3 billion hit over the next four years on the back of falling mining royalties.
- 2015 Women in Industry Awards: Tonight’s the night (0) June 25, 2015
More than 200 people will gather in Sydney tonight as the winners of the 2015 Women in Industry Awards are announced.
- Curtin attracts new geoscience funding (0) June 25, 2015
Curtin University’s Professor Zheng-Xiang Li has been honoured as one of the world’s leading geoscience researchers, having received the Australian Laureate Fellowship from the Federal Government.
- Macmahon sells Mongolian arm (3) June 25, 2015
Following long running legal battles and work stoppages, Macmahon has finally exited from Mongolia.
- FMG praises Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announcement (0) June 25, 2015
Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
- Orica wins massive contract (5) June 25, 2015
Orica has won a contractor to provide a variety of drilling, blasting, and supply services for PhosAgro’s Apatit operation in Russia.
- Australian mining safety standards for NZ nixed (0) June 25, 2015
A bill designed to implement Australia’s level of underground mining safety regulations in New Zealand has been quashed.
- Protecting Hands is Protecting Your Bottom Line (0) June 24, 2015
A hand injury to a mining worker can be debilitating – cutting much deeper than the just the skin itself.
- NSW to speed mine planning approvals (0) June 24, 2015
The NSW 2015 State Budget has allocated $17 million to speed up the assessment of mining projects.
- Adani stops work at Carmichael mine – UPDATE (871) June 24, 2015
Reports have emerged that Adani has stopped engineering work on its massive Carmichael mine in Queensland.
- Rio Tinto swearing sacking upheld by Fair Work Commission (0) June 24, 2015
A Rio Tinto employee fired for swearing at his supervisor has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected by the Fair Work Commission.
- Centrex focuses on potash, turns its back on iron ore (0) June 24, 2015
In a sign of the challenges facing iron ore companies, one explorer has decided to walk away from developing the commodity.
- BRW rich list reflects tough year for iron ore (0) June 24, 2015
There were no prizes for guessing the tycoon who topped the BRW 2015 Rich List in Australia, however a rough year for iron ore miners has seen stocks plummet and ...
- ASIC takes Padbury Mining to court (25) June 24, 2015
The ASIC has taken civil action against Padbury Mining and two of its directors over funding deals for the Oakajee port and rail project.
- WA Government hands out millions for resource exploration projects (0) June 24, 2015
The West Australian Government has handed out more than $4.65 million to companies for drilling and prospecting projects across the state.
- Aussie coking coal at nine year low (1) June 23, 2015
Coking coal prices have dropped to new lows, bringing Australian suppliers down to sell for US$93 per tonne.
- Glencore Australia to pay global unit for marketing (0) June 23, 2015
Glencore will make good on its promise to close down their Singapore marketing hub, but instead will pay a new entity within its global chain to market and distribute coal.
- QRC calls for infrastructure investment (0) June 23, 2015
The Queensland Resources Council has called on the state government to send a clear signal to potential investors and customers regarding infrastructure investment.
- Curragh cuts contractors (0) June 23, 2015
The Curragh coal mine has cut approximately 70 contractors from the operation.
- Evidence destroyed aboard death ship (0) June 23, 2015
Audio recorded on the upper deck of the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius has gone missing, a coronial inquest was told.
- GroundProbe releases new in pit radar (0) June 23, 2015
GroundProbe has released a new slope stability monitoring radar for use in pit.
- Analysts predict iron ore in for a $US10 price plunge (0) June 23, 2015
Both ANZ and Goldman Sachs have reiterated predictions that the price of iron ore will drop by at least $US10 per tonne.
- Summit Industrial Chillers cooling off remote Aussie mines (0) June 23, 2015
Summit Industrial Chillers ensured Solomon Hub was insulated against significant losses in production by an innovative redesign of the proposed centralised plant.
- Get Control of Your Global Trade Cash Flow (0) June 23, 2015
The import and export arena continues to evolve as the world’s trade corridors expand beyond traditional and local markets – creating significant business opportunities on a global scale if cash ...
- Cut Resistance Technology: The Key to Mine Site Hand Safety (0) June 23, 2015
In today’s highly tech-savvy world, it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with all the technological improvements being introduced across industries, designed to make our lives easier and safer.
- Zijin makes takeover bid for Phoenix Gold (0) June 22, 2015
Chinese mining firm Zijin Mining Group has made a takeover bid for Australia’s Phoenix Gold.
- Why would we choose not to make money? Rio’s iron ore boss speaks out (0) June 22, 2015
Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding says long-term demand for the commodity is strong, but warned high-cost producers would not last long in the current market.
- Olympic Dam back to full capacity (1) June 22, 2015
Olympic Dam’s production capacity is back up after operations resumed for the primary Svedala Mill last week.
- ThyssenKrupp acquire Pilbara business (5) June 22, 2015
ThyssenKrupp Australia has acquired Pilbara based Maxx Engineering.
- Macmahon announces multi-million dollar writedown (21) June 22, 2015
Mining service contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced a $125 million writedown due to challenging conditions in the resources sector.
- ERA chairman steps down over Ranger problems (0) June 22, 2015
The chairman and two directors of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) have stepped down following last week’s revelation that the Ranger 3 Deeps project will not go ahead.
- RPM to acquire simulation software (9) June 22, 2015
RungePincockMinarco will acquire FlexSim Software’s simulation software.
- New operators safer with simulated training (0) June 21, 2015
Machinery operator training may become safer and cheaper thanks to remote control solutions which enable trainees to build their skills without needing to use a machine.
- Inquiry chair backs FIFO mental illness research (0) June 19, 2015
The Western Australian FIFO inquiry report has been met with mixed reactions, most notably from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
- Gina Rinehart goes after producers of House of Hancock (0) June 19, 2015
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart plans to sue to the company responsible for the Channel Nine mini-series ‘House of Hancock’.
- Traditional owners bitter about failed NT mines (0) June 19, 2015
Roper River traditional landowners have expressed a ‘once bitten, twice shy’ philosophy about future mining developments in the Top End after the collapse of two iron ore juniors.
- SACOME calls on gov to accelerate project development (0) June 19, 2015
The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy has called on the South Australian Government to end its ‘procrastination’ over resources development in the state.
- TNG showcases the benefits of vanadium (0) June 19, 2015
A solar array and vanadium batteries may be used to power the Mount Peake vanadium project, after an MOU was signed between strategic metals miner TNG Limited and renewables group ...
- Cat partners with Modustri to develop machine monitoring (0) June 19, 2015
Caterpillar has entered into a strategic alliance with Modustri to develop better machine wear measurement.
- Western Areas to acquire Glencore nickel operations (0) June 19, 2015
Western Areas will acquire Glencore’s Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia.
- FIFO inquiry recommends new code of practice (0) June 18, 2015
A new code of practice must be developed to address FIFO work arrangements in Western Australia, according to a report tabled in state parliament this morning.
- New funding announced for NT explorers (0) June 18, 2015
The Northern Territory government has announced a round of exploration grants which will assist ten projects through the region.
- Turkish visit QLD to learn mine safety (0) June 18, 2015
A delegation of Turkish mining officials is visiting Queensland in order to learn about the state’s mining safety training and technology.
- Lobbyists face off over tax deductible donations (0) June 18, 2015
The push to revoke Deductible Gift Recipient status from organisations involved in anti-mining protests has drawn attention to tax benefits for mining lobbyists.
- China and Australia sign Free Trade Agreement (0) June 18, 2015
Australia has signed a Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) with China designed to lock in existing trade and allow for future growth and access to the country.
- Not All Wear Parts Are Created Equal (0) June 18, 2015
In the competitive economic environment, businesses are being forced to consider their financial outlay against their production efficiencies.
- Is Your Land Mobile Radio System Tough Enough? (0) June 18, 2015
Could you drive over your Land Mobile Radio (LMR) with a tank or truck, drop it from 100m in the sky or set it on fire and know that it ...
- ‘How to take the risk –and hassle- out of hiring’ (0) June 17, 2015
The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is an essential part, as well as a product of, economic cycles – they thrive when the economy is healthy, but become less ...
- Breaking: Suicide tragedy strikes family of FIFO worker (0) June 17, 2015
Renewed calls to change rosters have gone up from the Roy Hill camp after the death of a worker, said to have taken his own life during the night on ...
- Environmental challenges to Carmichael Mine continue (0) June 17, 2015
The Carmichael coal project faces more legal threats, with an amended challenge to the environmental approval for the mine.
- BHP wins case to fire obese worker (0) June 17, 2015
BHP has won a compensation case against a worker who was fired for being morbidly obese.
- Amputee awarded right to compensation (0) June 17, 2015
A gas pipeline worker has been granted the right to workers compensation for an infection which resulted in amputation of his lower leg.
- Mining jobs continue to lose ground (0) June 17, 2015
Mining jobs continue to tumble, with the DFP Mining and Resource Job Index slipping 4.9 per cent in May.
- World’s first hangup clearance robot launched (0) June 17, 2015
A new robotic unit has been designed to make block caving hangup clearance safer.
- Queensland exploration funding announced (0) June 17, 2015
Several projects in Queensland will benefit from $1.035 million worth of investment from the state in metals and gas.
- Queensland coal to break export records (0) June 16, 2015
Queensland coal exports are set to hit record levels as end of financial year reporting comes through.
- New bacteria could clean sites contaminated by uranium (0) June 16, 2015
A strain of bacteria that “breathes” uranium could be used at sites where uranium was processed.
- Iron ore falls below $US65 (0) June 16, 2015
Just days after hitting a four-month high, the price of iron ore has fallen below $US65 per tonne.
- Mining rising out of the downturn (0) June 16, 2015
Mining has reached the bottom of the downturn and has begun its recovery, according to a new IBISWorld report.
- CSG activists a bunch of “retired ex-Sixties protestors” (0) June 16, 2015
A New South Wales MP has labelled CSG activists as a “bunch of retired ex-Sixties protestors”.
- FIFO hearings continue in Queensland (0) June 16, 2015
MP Bob Katter has had his say in the Queensland FIFO debate, calling on mining companies to change the way they do business.
- Support for coal mining in the Hunter (0) June 16, 2015
New research of community attitudes to mining across the Singleton Local Government Area shows the majority of participants support mining.
- Hughes wins Yancoal drilling contract (0) June 16, 2015
Hughes Drilling has been awarded the longterm overburden blast hole contract for Yancoal’s operations.
- Can You Afford to Risk Equipment Non-Compliance? (0) June 15, 2015
It is common knowledge that mining companies are under pressure to maximise productivity while minimising financial outlay in the current economic climate.
- Monos counter-claims against Wiggans Island coal terminal (0) June 15, 2015
Monadelphous has announced a $200 million counterclaim against the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal.
- Emerging markets driving coal demand: NSW Minerals Council (0) June 15, 2015
The NSW Minerals Council says demand for coal from emerging markets is on the rise.
- Rio Tinto in $1m think tank partnership (0) June 15, 2015
Rio Tinto has announced a $1 million partnership with international policy think tank Perth USAsia Centre.
- Traditional owners refuse to support extension to Ranger uranium (0) June 15, 2015
The Mirrar Traditional owners of the Ranger Uranium Mine area announced they would not support any lease extension beyond 2021, effectively ending the prospects of ERA as a profitable mining ...
- Arrium announces further write-downs (0) June 15, 2015
After a horror start to the year which saw the closure of its Southern Mining operation, Arrium has announced further write-downs.
- Indonesia pushing to consolidate coal industry (0) June 15, 2015
Indonesia is taking action to strengthen its coal industry by cutting smaller operations, as the market continues to decline.
- Local government expresses dissatisfaction with compulsory FIFO (0) June 15, 2015
The compulsory FIFO issue will attract more attention this week with key events in Queensland and Canberra to highlight public and local government concerns.
- Komatsu win Adani truck contract (5) June 15, 2015
Komatsu has won an order to supply 55 trucks to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
- DMP reports on Nifty bogger death (0) June 12, 2015
A report from the Department of Mines and Petroleum has shown a man killed at the Nifty Copper Mine last month was struck by a rock weighing 700 kilograms.
- Flanagan returns as boss at Atlas Iron (0) June 12, 2015
David Flanagan will return to the position of managing director at Atlas Iron.
- Northern NSW CSG up for debate (0) June 12, 2015
NSW deputy premier Troy Grant has called for an end to CSG mining in northern NSW.
- Mining investment in Australia holds steady (0) June 12, 2015
A study of global investment has shown Australian mining financing has held steady year on year, in spite of falling commodity prices.
- Is the gloom over? Iron ore hits a four-month high (0) June 12, 2015
The price of iron ore is trading at four-month highs.
- New iron mine approved in Tasmania (0) June 12, 2015
The Tasmanian Government has approved the development of a new iron ore mine which is set to create 200 jobs.
- Final days for Ranger uranium (0) June 12, 2015
Energy Resources Australia has scotched the Ranger 3 Deeps project, announcing last night it would not proceed to the final feasibility study.
- Atlas Copco launches new drill (0) June 12, 2015
Atlas Copco has released a new surface drill rig, the FlexiROC T25R.
- Monadelphous in trading halt (0) June 11, 2015
Engineering and construction firm Monadelphous has entered a trading halt as it prepares to announce a contractual claim against the company.
- 440 jobs to go as Alinta closes power stations, coal mine (0) June 11, 2015
440 jobs will be lost after Alinta Energy announced it will close two coal-fired power stations in Port Augusta, along with the Leigh Creek coal mine.
- Linc Energy to face further environment charges (0) June 11, 2015
Linc Energy face further charges related to allegations of soil contamination caused by the experimental Coal Gasification Plant in the Surat Basin.
- NSW quarry applies for expansion (0) June 11, 2015
Newman Quarrying has applied to expand its operations at Sly’s Quarry, northeast of Grafton.
- Curragh cuts hours to save jobs (38) June 11, 2015
Curragh coal mine has taken a different approach to cutting costs, by cutting hours instead of workers.
- New coal terminal spells mini-construction boom for Newcastle (0) June 11, 2015
The approval of a fourth coal terminal at Kooragang Island will mean a boom for construction jobs in the Newcastle area.
- BHP forced to scrap 100 per cent FIFO at proposed mine (0) June 11, 2015
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has been given the go-ahead to build the Red Hill coal mine near Moranbah in Queensland on the condition the operation is not 100 per cent FIFO. ...
- BHP uncovers new spiders in Bush Blitz (0) June 11, 2015
A number of new spider species have been uncovered in BHP’s latest Bush Blitz, in the Northern Territory.
- South32 announces review of Samancor Manganese JV (4) June 10, 2015
South32 has announced a review of its Samancor Manganese joint venture which could lead to an impairment.
- Sandfire to kick off solar construction at Degrussa (0) June 10, 2015
Construction will begin this month on a solar-photovoltaic array to power the Degrussa mine in Western Australia.
- Enormous pair of matching rubies uncovered (0) June 10, 2015
Gemfields has found a massive pair of matching rubies at its Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique.
- Coal industry committed to carbon capture technology (0) June 10, 2015
The Minerals Council of Australia has lent support to comments from the G7 European leaders, that investment in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is essential to a decarbonised future with ...
- New minerals sands mine proposed for NSW could create 550 jobs (90) June 10, 2015
Iluka Resources is proposing to develop a new mineral sands project in south-western New South Wales.
- Gold price rises (0) June 10, 2015
The spot gold price has jumped, hitting a three day high.
- Iron ore war far from over as MCA launch new website (0) June 10, 2015
Hitting back at claims made by Fortescue Metals Group, the Minerals Council of Australia has launched its own iron ore website.
- Coal export growth continues in NSW (0) June 10, 2015
New South Wales coal exports have continued to grow in the past financial year, indicating firm global demand for the commodity.
- Cut Hand Injury Numbers with Cut Resistant Gloves (0) June 10, 2015
The hands are the priceless tools of trade for those working within the mining industry. A hand injury can be debilitating to workers, their families and corporations in the form ...
- Mineralogy claims vindication over civil fraud case (0) June 9, 2015
Following Clive Palmer’s win in the Supreme Court against Chinese-owned miner Citic Pacific last month, the director of Mineralogy has said the lack of appeal vindicated the result, however a ...
- Iron ore price rise self-defeating: Goldman Sachs (0) June 9, 2015
The price of iron ore is trading at a four-month high but Goldman Sachs has warned the market to prepare for another fall.
- Bus-in, bus-out to enable 1300 new Galilee Basin coal jobs (0) June 9, 2015
New GVK Hancock coal mines in the Galilee Basin will offer a bus-in, bus-out service to stimulate up to 1300 new jobs in the region.
- Newcrest forced to shut Lihir gold mine for 36 hours (0) June 9, 2015
Newcrest was forced to shut down its Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea over the weekend after “illegal actions” by local community members.
- AngloGold sells mine to Newmont (10) June 9, 2015
AngloGold has sold its Cripple Creek & Victor mine to Newmont for US$820 million in cash.
- Crewman airlifted from ‘Death Ship’ (0) June 9, 2015
A Filipino crew member was airlifted from the so-called ‘Death Ship’ Sage Sagittarius, attracting more public attention during the coronial inquest into suspicious deaths aboard the vessel.
- Sedgman wins multiple processing contracts (4) June 9, 2015
Sedgman has won two processing contract renewals, at QCoal’s Sonoma mine and Gold Fields’ Agnew mine.
- WDS win LNG contract (1) June 9, 2015
WDS has won a balance of works contract at Arrow Energy’s Daandine project.
- 3D Printing Technology Cuts Sand Casting Production Time & Cost by 50% (0) June 9, 2015
From small to large parts, simple to complex, iron to magnesium – 3D printing continues to revolutionise the way things are being made across industries on a global scale.
- Shell’s Prelude FLNG hitting key milestones (0) June 9, 2015
The construction of Shell’s $12 billion Prelude project is on track, with the floating facility marking a number of milestones.
- Keep Your Foreign Currencies in an Onshore Foreign Currency Account (0) June 6, 2015
As trade corridors extend beyond traditional and local markets, mining businesses need to find economically efficient ways of holding cash in more than just Australian and US dollars.
- Downer wins $100m contract with BHP Billiton (0) June 5, 2015
Downer EDI has won a $100 million contract for mining services at BHP Billiton’s Blackwater coal mine in Queensland.
- Green activists called out on tax deductible donations (0) June 5, 2015
Tax breaks enjoyed by anti-mining groups are likely to undergo greater scrutiny after receiving significant attention at the Minerals Council of Australia conference in Canberra.
- Mining industry in for a tough fight: PWC (0) June 5, 2015
A new report by PWC shows that in 2014, the world’s top 40 mining companies lost $156 billion, or about 16 per cent of their combined market value.
- Mining jobs remain tight with lower salaries ahead (0) June 5, 2015
The latest Hays Salary Survey has highlighted the dearth of jobs in mining, with flat wages ahead
- Bullish future for thermal coal (0) June 5, 2015
Investors can expect a bullish long-term future for thermal coal, according to Glencore’s Peter Freyberg.
- Reversing productivity doldrums in the mining industry (0) June 5, 2015
According to new research, mining operations around the world are 28 per cent less productive today than they were ten years ago.
- GR Engineering wins Nova Nickel contract (0) June 5, 2015
GR Engineering been awarded the minerals processing EPC contract for Sirius Resources’ Nova Nickel mine.
- Metal Magnetic Mill Liner Designed for Secondary and Regrind Ball Mills (0) June 4, 2015
In the crushing and mining arena, the choice of mill linings in comminution circuits is critical to grinding efficiency, overall cost and product quality.
- Downer donates sales dollars to mining charity (0) June 4, 2015
Downer EDI has announced that all royalties from the sale of its Remote Grease Pressure Release System will be donated to A Miner’s Legacy, a not-for-profit foundation that provides support ...
- Newcrest Mining makes top job changes (0) June 4, 2015
Newcrest Mining is shaking things up at the top, with two senior executives leaving the business.
- Iron ore price hits three-month high (0) June 4, 2015
The price of iron ore has jumped to a three-month high.
- Global impacts of gold mining – Infographic (0) June 4, 2015
A new report released from the World Gold Council shows that the gold mining industry directly contributed around US$83.1 billion to the global economy in 2013.
- North Goonyella coal mine cuts production and jobs (0) June 4, 2015
Peabody Energy is cutting production and jobs at its North Goonyella coal mine in Queensland.
- New concrete sprayer released (0) June 4, 2015
Normet has released its new concrete sprayer, the Spraymec 5070 VC.
- The link between FIFO and depression revealed (0) June 4, 2015
Claims by industry groups that FIFO workers are no more prone to mental illness than other sections of community have been refuted by a new study.
- Miners trapped underground in Ukraine (1) June 4, 2015
Close to 1000 coal miners were trapped underground yesterday in three separate mines following fighting in Ukraine.
- Boart celebrates 125 year anniversary (0) June 3, 2015
Boart Longyear is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking the occasion by announcing a historic timeline and collection of company artefacts dating back to the late 1800s.
- Horseplay the cause of serious injury at mine site: DMP (0) June 3, 2015
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum says horseplay at a mining operation was to blame for a serious injury involving an excavator.
- Minerals Week focuses on mining after the boom (0) June 3, 2015
The Minerals Week Seminar was launched in Canberra this morning, setting the need for policy reform as a key agenda for the post-boom mining industry.
- Iron ore price bouncing back (0) June 3, 2015
The price of iron ore is on the rebound, moving past $US62 a tonne.
- Komatsu and Telstra ink ICT agreement (0) June 3, 2015
Komatsu and Telstra have signed an extension to their technology partnerships that will help develop the machinery manufacturer’s ICT and M2M strategy.
- Mount Webber to resume mining after Atlas strikes deal with BGC (0) June 3, 2015
Atlas Iron will resume mining at its Mount Webber mine in July after signing a deal with BGC Contracting.
- Oil giants exit coal, more focus on gas (0) June 3, 2015
Major energy companies have used the World Gas Forum have announced their intention to exit coal markets and lessen their exposure to oil, focusing more on their gas assets.
- BHP Billiton’s CEO says mining is the cornerstone of Australian economy (0) June 3, 2015
Speaking at Minerals Week in Canberra, BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie has called on the mining sector to lead the way on sustainability and innovation.
- Pilbara FIFO plane emergency landing (1) June 3, 2015
A FIFO plane transporting workers from Fortescue’s Solomon Hub to Perth was forced to make an emergency landing after unknown fumes began filling the cabin.
- Alkane’s Dubbo Zirconia Project receives final approval (0) June 2, 2015
Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project has been approved by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission.
- Iron ore war heats up over royalties (0) June 2, 2015
The battle between Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting and Wright Prospecting has reached the high court.
- Underwater mining more sustainable than land mining (0) June 2, 2015
A new report has shown that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than terrestrial mining.
- Indigenous employment boosted by 200k in funding (0) June 2, 2015
An Indigenous employment program in Queensland is set to continue for the next 12 months after receiving $200,000 in funding.
- Mineral exploration takes another hit (0) June 2, 2015
Mineral exploration in Australia was down by $59 million in the March quarter to a near decade low.
- Yancoal gets PAC greenlight for Straford (0) June 2, 2015
The NSW Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved Yancoal’s Stratford coal mine extension application.
- Newcrest to fund gold mining exploration in New Zealand (0) June 2, 2015
Newcrest Mining has inked a farm-in agreement with Laneway Resources which will see it fund exploration at the Southern Coromandel gold project.
- Z Energy to buy Chevron New Zealand (0) June 2, 2015
Z Energy will acquire Chevron New Zealand for NZ$785 million.
- QRC says miners want to choose where they call home (0) June 1, 2015
A survey of 2300 of Queensland’s resource industry workers has found that most want to be able to choose whether to live in resource communities, or be long distance commuters.
- FMG rejects claims of its need for a partner (0) June 1, 2015
Fortescue has denied claims that its high cost per tonne levels will force it to partner with Chinese firms.
- UGL cuts 200 jobs (0) June 1, 2015
UGL is planning to cut 200 jobs as it announces a downgrade in full-year revenue.
- Glencore announces $15bn new financial facility (0) June 1, 2015
Glencore has signed a massive revolving credit facility for US$15.25 billion.
- Ericsson to launch 5G tech for mining (0) June 1, 2015
Ericsson has teamed up with a number of Swedish companies to launch 5G technology for the mining industry.
- Paladin Energy buys WA uranium deposit (0) June 1, 2015
Paladin Energy has bought Energia Minerals Limited’s Carley Bore uranium deposit in Western Australia for $16 million.
- Andrew Forrest denies he is selling his stake in FMG (0) May 29, 2015
Andrew Forrest says he has no plans to sell his stake in Fortescue Metals Group.
- New global diamond consortium formed (0) May 29, 2015
The world’s major diamond miners have gathered to form a global group focused on the development of the sector.
- Fears of 100 per cent FIFO at Carmichael breed resistance (0) May 29, 2015
Katter party MP Shane Knuth has called on regional Queenslanders to lobby against 100 per cent FIFO policy at the prospective Carmichael coal mine.
- Terex develops new heavy duty screener (0) May 29, 2015
Terex has developed a new tracked heavy duty mobile screener, the Terex Finlay 873.
- Macmahon contract terminated following gold mine slip (2) May 29, 2015
Newmont Waihi Gold has terminated a contract with Macmahon and cut 50 jobs following a land slip at one of its mines.
- Inquest hears of gun running and foul play aboard “murder ship” (0) May 29, 2015
Foul play has been suspected as the cause of deaths aboard the notorious ‘murder ship’, MV Sage Sagittarius.
- NSW EPA takes Wambo coal mine to court over botched blast (0) May 29, 2015
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has taken Peabody’s Wambo coal mine to court over a mine blast that allegedly affected nearby residents last year.
- WA Premier opens FMG’s new gas pipelines (0) May 29, 2015
FMG has celebrated the formal completion and commissioning of a 270 kilometre pipeline which supplies gas to its Solomon Hub mining operations.
- Empired secures $20m application managed services contract with Rio Tinto (0) May 29, 2015
Empired Limited has been contracted by global mining leader Rio Tinto to provide application managed services for their mining operations.
- Glencore cuts jobs and production at Collinsville coal mine (0) May 28, 2015
Glencore is cutting 80 jobs at Collinsville mine as it reduces production at the site by two million tonnes.
- Adani corrects record about 100 per cent FIFO (0) May 28, 2015
Articles published expressing views that Carmichael coal mine would have a 100 per cent FIFO workforce have sparked controversy with claims of inaccuracy.
- BHP Billiton officially in support of the ‘Recognise’ campaign (1) May 28, 2015
As part of the start National Reconciliation Week, BHP Billiton CEO, Andrew Mackenzie, announced the company’s support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
- New light on inadequate incident reporting (0) May 28, 2015
Safety controls in the mining industry will receive new scrutiny in a crackdown on risk reporting for fatal incidents.
- Goldman Sachs says an iron ore production cull won’t work (0) May 28, 2015
A new report by Goldman Sachs says there is no benefit in the major miners cutting iron ore production.
- Nifty resumes bogging operations after miner death (0) May 28, 2015
In the wake of the accidental death of a bogger operator, Aditya Birla have announced a restart to operations at the Nifty copper mine.
- Conquering Confined Space Gas Detection (0) May 28, 2015
No matter how advanced humans become technologically, it is unfortunately inevitable that incidents will happen within the industrial sector.
- How to manage BYOD security effectively on your site (0) May 28, 2015
Employees at many companies are allowed to bring and use their own devices for business at the workplace.
- 100 per cent FIFO claims for Carmichael coal “arrogant” (0) May 27, 2015
The CFMEU has criticised comments from Adani’s CEO Jeyakumar Janakaraj that the Carmichael mine will have a 100 per cent FIFO workforce.
- Sandvik launches new ‘automation ready’ drills (0) May 27, 2015
Sandvik has released its ‘automation ready’ drill rigs for rotary and down-the-hole operations.
- Fortescue dances around newly revealed marketing company (0) May 27, 2015
Fortescue Metals Group is dancing around the new revelation that it too has a Singapore-based marketing company, albeit apparently unused.
- Iron ore continues its upwards movement (0) May 27, 2015
Iron ore lifted again overnight, providing welcome relief to miners as the downturn continues to bite.
- Take Advantage of the New Small Business $20K Equipment Write Off (0) May 27, 2015
The 2015 Budget has offered a lifeline to small businesses looking to purchase new equipment before the end of the financial year.
- Man overboard presumed dead (0) May 26, 2015
A crew member of a Korean coal transport ship was presumed dead by falling overboard.
- Ore processing research centre to receive federal funding (0) May 26, 2015
The Federal Government has announced a new round of funding to boost research in improving minerals processing and manufacturing.
- Job losses at Kambalda for Mincor nickel (0) May 26, 2015
Nickel miner Mincor Resources will let go of 50 workers from their current workforce near Kambalda, after changing their mining plan.
- Sirius Resources up for a huge takeover deal (0) May 26, 2015
Sirius Resources has advised its shareholders to accept a $1.8 billion takeover bid from Independence Group.
- Unions strike back at WA government over royal commission call (0) May 26, 2015
The war of words over calls for a royal commission into mining deaths in WA continues, with Unions WA slamming ministers for speaking against the bid.
- Iron ore sees a price return (0) May 26, 2015
Iron ore has seen a minor rally in price, leaping above the US$60 per tonne watermark overnight.
- Aimex 2015 All About Collaboration & Conversations (0) May 26, 2015
As mining throughout South East Asia continues to face a range of challenges to profitability, particularly in Australia where the production phase has resulted in a perceived ‘downturn’ or end ...
- Massive diamond unearthed in Russia (0) May 26, 2015
A massive 78 carat diamond, worth more than half a million dollars, has been unearthed on the Mirny Mir mine in Russia.
- 2015 Women in Industry Awards: The Finalists (0) May 25, 2015
Australian Mining, Manufacturers’ Monthly and Pace are proud to announce finalists for the 2015 Women in Industry Awards have been selected from a list of impressive candidates.
- Roy Hill boss sounds warning about overseas competition (0) May 25, 2015
The boss of Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine says Australian miners will have to fight to stay competitive in the iron ore market.
- It’s all in the Glove: Hand Safety Boosting Efficiency (0) May 25, 2015
The mining industry exposes workers to some of the harshest working conditions out there.
- Calls for inquiry into mining deaths “desperate” (0) May 25, 2015
WA ministers have launched a cynical attack on Unions WA for calling for a royal commission into mine site deaths.
- Aurizon announces new investment as it cancels old EBAs (0) May 25, 2015
Aurizon Holdings has announced the investment of $180 million in new track machines to increase productivity for the Central Queensland Coal network.
- Barrick Gold sells Cowal Gold mine (6) May 25, 2015
Barrick Gold has sold its Cowal gold mine to Evolution Mining for $US550 million.
- Atlas Iron inks royalty relief deal (10) May 25, 2015
Atlas Iron has accepted the Western Australian Government’s offer of iron ore royalty relief.
- GCS win CITIC Sino Iron project contract (2) May 25, 2015
GCS has won the scaffolding services contract for CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron project.
- NSW government to pay damages to Metgasco (0) May 25, 2015
Metgasco have announced they will seek damages from the NSW Government over the suspension of drilling approvals in May 2015.
- Hillgrove announces new CEO (0) May 25, 2015
Steven McClare has been announced as the new Hillgrove Resources CEO, replacing outgoing chief Greg Hall, and is raising equity.
- US passes space mining bill (0) May 25, 2015
The US has taken a major step forward in the latest space race, after passing a bill defining mineral rights in space.
- New JV partners a business risk to exploration (0) May 22, 2015
New research funded by the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has revealed a business risk to joint venture exploration projects.
- Anti-coal protestors target Commonwealth Bank branches (2) May 22, 2015
A group of anti-mining protestors shut down a busy Commonwealth Bank branch in Sydney yesterday after staging a sit-in.
- Resource industry to save QLD economy: QRC (98) May 22, 2015
The Queensland Resources Council says the mining industry is ready to help turn around the Queensland economy.
- Top jobs cut at Cockatoo Coal (0) May 22, 2015
Cockatoo Coal have announced a number of high end job redundancies, culling the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary.
- Telfer accident linked to EWP controls (14) May 22, 2015
The accident at the Telfer mine which killed 28 year-old worker Josh Martin on of 15 May was found to have taken place in a charge-up basket.
- Government backs down from iron ore inquiry (0) May 22, 2015
There will be no inquiry into Australia’ iron ore industry.
- Jobs for locals at Gladstone oil refinery (0) May 21, 2015
Local construction workers in Gladstone can look forward to employment on the newly proposed oil refinery.
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