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GlencoreXstrata acquitted of water pollution charge (0) February 11, 2014 GlencoreXstrata has been found not guilty of failing to report a dirty water leak at its Bulga coal mine in 2011.
Wolf Minerals to begin construction of English tungsten mine (0) February 11, 2014 Wolf Minerals has given the greenlight to GR Engineering to begin construction of its Hemerdon tungsten and tin project.
120 jobs snapped up at Blair Athol mine (1) February 11, 2014 Of the 2100 applications received for work at Blair Athol mine, a lucky 120 people have been offered positions at the operation.
Freeport Grasberg mine considering new copper smelter (0) February 11, 2014 PT ANTAM and Freeport Indonesia have signed an MoU to work on the feasibility of a new copper smelter at the Grasberg mine.
Bradken sees slump in earnings (0) February 11, 2014 Bradken has reported a fall in its earnings as the slowdown in the mining sector bites into sales, forcing it to cut jobs.
Oil and gas sector told to hold-off on projects rather than give into union demands (0) February 10, 2014 The Federal Government has suggested oil and gas companies should delay developing multi-billion projects rather than give into over-the-top demands from unions.
Roy Hill mine finance deals near completion (0) February 10, 2014 The $7 billion debt package needed to give Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine the final green light may be finalised by the end of the month.
Chinese investment strong despite Clive Palmer’s rape comments (0) February 10, 2014 Head of the Australia China Business Council says a legal stoush between Clive Palmer and Chinese state-owned company CITIC Pacific will not affect foreign investment.
FEI acquires mining digital mapping and technolgy company Lithicon (0) February 10, 2014 Australian digital rock technology company Lithicon has been acquired by US company FEI for $76 million.
Australian miner fighting illegal gold mining in the Solomon Islands (68) February 10, 2014 Gold Ridge Mining is seeing an increasing level of illegal mining at its Gold Ridge operation in the Solomon Island.
BMA cuts 230 jobs at Saraji coal mine (0) February 10, 2014 BMA plans to cut 230 jobs from its Saraji coal mine in Queensland as it looks to improve productivity at the operation.
Forrest loses fight against mining exploration on his farmland (0) February 10, 2014 Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has lost the latest round of his fight against mining exploration on his Pilbara cattle station.
Power station operating at reduced capacity, fire continues at Hazelwood coal mine (0) February 10, 2014 Fire fighters are working to control a blaze at Hazelwood coal mine as production at the site stopped overnight, affecting the 1600-megawatt Hazelwood Power Station.
Worker suing UGL after being injured (0) February 10, 2014 A boilermaker is suing UGL for close to $2 million after being injured at the Ensham coal mine.
Kimberley Diamonds to restart mining at E9 West pit (0) February 10, 2014 Kimberley Diamonds will restart mining at its E9 operation following a landslip last year.
Reed Resources offloads Kalgoorlie gold project (10) February 7, 2014 Reed Resources has sold off its Comet Vale gold project, located near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, for a fraction of the price it was offered last year.
Mental health issues a cause of concern for Mt Lyell mining community (0) February 7, 2014 Following three deaths within six weeks at the Mt Lyell copper mine in Tasmania mental health professionals are concerned the psychological knock on affects will rip a gaping hole through ...
Lack of infrastructure investment will hamstring WA resources growth (0) February 7, 2014 Commitment to infrastructure investment is required if Western Australia expects to continue to deliver viable resources projects in the future, a WA mining group says.
Palmer says Chinese companies are raping Australia’s resources (1) February 7, 2014 Federal MP and mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched a scathing attack on Chinese state-owned company CITIC Pacific saying he won’t stand by while Australian resources are being “raped and ...
Coal mine opportunities for Singleton businesses (0) February 7, 2014 The Singleton Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine aimed at educating local businesses on how to cash in on the coal industry.
Maules Creek mine protest camp forced to move (0) February 7, 2014 Activists who set up camp in the Leard State Forest more than 540 days ago to protest against Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine have been forced to shut up shop ...
Judge throws out former BHP mine manager’s unfair dismissal claim (0) February 7, 2014 A judge has ruled BHP Billiton was well within its rights to terminate former Ravensthorpe mine manager Isak Buitendag’s employment.
Fake mine training qualifications prompts safety alert (0) February 7, 2014 A number of Queensland mine workers could be operating under false qualifications, forcing the Department of Natural Mines and Resources to issue a safety warning to mining companies.
Gujarat NRE to sack 10 coal mine workers (0) February 7, 2014 Winding up its voluntary redundancy scheme, Gujarat NRE is preparing to sack ten workers through forced redundancies.
Sandvik wins massive materials handling contract (0) February 7, 2014 Sandvik has won a huge materials handling EPCM contract for an Australian coal mine.
Australian Mining tours Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold mine [PICTURES] (3) February 6, 2014 Alkane Resources is expecting to pour first gold in the next 7 days at its $116 million Tomingley mine.
Sandvik and Maptek team up for planning and automation systems (0) February 6, 2014 Sandvik and Maptek have joined together to develop integrated mine planning and execution solutions as well as automation systems.
Further scam allegations levelled against Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions (0) February 6, 2014 Australian Industry and Lifestyle Exhibitions and its owner John Webb are in the spotlight once more over alleged claims of dodgy dealings regarding mining exhibitions.
Windimurra plant fire drives Atlantic trading halt (0) February 6, 2014 Fire has destroyed part of Atlantic’s vanadium plant at Windimurra in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon, forcing the company to request an immediate trading halt.
Sluggish post-boom WA not bound for economic bust (0) February 6, 2014 Western Australia will experience sluggish short term growth as the state transitions from its mining construction bonanza.
Broken Hill’s Miners’ Memorial open to visitors (0) February 6, 2014 Broken Hill’s Miners’ Memorial has been reopened to the public after being closed for more than two weeks.
Jetpack manufacturer to launch pre-IPO in Sydney [Video included] (0) February 6, 2014 Martin Aircraft Company, which has developed the world’s first practical and commercial jetpack, will launch its pre-IPO capital raising in Sydney.
Delaying uniform OHS laws risks national mine safety regime: COAG (0) February 6, 2014 Delays in harmonising Australia’s occupational health and safety laws are hampering efforts to develop a national mine safety regime.
Santos forced to stop CSG work as protests continue (0) February 6, 2014 Protests and blockades are continuing near the Pilliga State forest where Santos was forced to stop work on its CSG drilling program yesterday.
Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit mine life extended to 2029 (0) February 5, 2014 Gold processing at Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit will be extended by eight years until 2029, the mine’s owner today announced.
Mining salaries retreat to pre-boom era (0) February 5, 2014 Mining salaries are retreating to pre-boom levels, new research suggests.
Five key ways technology can help mining companies survive and prosper (0) February 5, 2014 IFS Australia’s Rob Stummer looks at five technologies helping mining companies beat the mining boom downturn.
Tox Free wins Rio Tinto mining waste management contract renewal (0) February 5, 2014 Tox Free has renewed its waste management contract for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations.
Rio outlines Gove assistance package (0) February 5, 2014 With shutdown works at Rio Tinto’s Gove alumina refinery beginning the week, the miner has announced a three year support package for the Northern Territory community of Nhulunbuy.
BMA closes Gladstone coal testing lab (0) February 5, 2014 The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance has closed its coal testing lab at the Barney Point Coal Terminal in Gladstone.
DMP investigates Fortescue after another Christmas Creek safety incident (0) February 5, 2014 The list of investigations into incidents at Fortescue Metals Group’s operations is growing with yet another safety issue at the iron ore miner’s Christmas Creek site on Friday.
Downer and Boart Longyear win Cosmo gold mine contract (846) February 5, 2014 Downer EDI has been awarded the underground mining services contract for the Cosmo gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Uncertain future for 320 Mt Lyell miners (0) February 4, 2014 Restarting production at Mt Lyell mine is still some weeks off, an announcement which leaves the future of 320 Tasmanian miners hanging in the balance.
Bechtel steps down as head of company (0) February 4, 2014 Riley Bechtel has stepped down as the president and CEO of construction firm Bechtel because of health reasons associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Queensland LNG industry to create 20,000 jobs (0) February 4, 2014 Queensland’s gas boom is set to continue with predictions that in the next two decades the industry will lift the state’s real gross domestic product by an average of $25 ...
Miners still earning the big bucks (0) February 4, 2014 A softening mining sector is weighing down on workers’ pay packets but mining still has some of the highest paid roles nationally, a new report has found.
Council angry at Ipswich open cut coal mine approval (0) February 4, 2014 A new coal mine five kilometres from the centre of Ipswich has been given environmental approval, but the local council says it will fight to stop the project going ahead.
Torrential rain triggers controlled water release from Mt Todd mine (0) February 4, 2014 Heavy rains are prompting a controlled water release at Vista Gold’s Mount Todd gold mine located about 50 kilometres north of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Injured miner sacked after lodging complaint (0) February 4, 2014 A miner who was fired from Mandalay Resources’ Costerfield mine just weeks after being injured on the job says he has been left devastated by the company’s actions.
Calibre acquires New Zealand engineering company (0) February 4, 2014 Calibre Group has acquired New Zealand engineering and surveying firm Spiire NZ from Downer EDI.
Ausdrill wins OZ Minerals contract extension (0) February 3, 2014 Ausdrill has completed renegotiations to extend its existing contract until the end of the Prominent Hill mine’s open pit life in 2018.
Peabody’s Australian mines drag down results (0) February 3, 2014 Coal mining major Peabody Energy says its revenue results are being dragged down by weak Australian operations.
Businesses prepare for next stage of Queensland’s LNG boom (0) February 3, 2014 As the construction phase for the Curtis Island LNG projects winds up, local businesses are being schooled on how to diversify in order to gain work in the second phase ...
Maori miners told don’t come home to mine in New Zealand (0) February 3, 2014 Ngapuhui miners currently working in Australia have been told they won’t be welcome home if they return to work in New Zealand’s Northland area.
Calls for coal wagons to be covered, petition launched (0) February 3, 2014 A petition has been launched calling on Premier Barry O’Farrell to instruct the coal industry to cover and wash coal wagons.
Rio kicks off Gove refinery shutdown (0) February 3, 2014 Mothballing works have today begun at Rio Tinto’s Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory.
FIFO mine workers turn to stripping (0) February 3, 2014 A Perth-based ‘”male entertainment” boss says more men are using gyms at FIFO operations to get buff and then trying their hand at stripping when off rotation.
Union fights for Tasmanian miners’ jobs (0) February 3, 2014 With operations still on hold after three fatalities at Mt Lyell mine the union is concerned for the future of the 300 Tasmanian employees employed at the site.
Rio Tinto partners with CRCMining on block caving technology (0) January 31, 2014 Rio Tinto has partnered with CRCMining, Newcrest, and Elexon Electronics to develop cave flow tracking systems for use in block caving operations
Tight lipped copper miner risks social licence (0) January 31, 2014 Following three deaths at the Mt Lyell mine in Tasmania in the space of six weeks, questions over the Indian owned operation’s social licence to operate are mounting.
Whitehaven Coal say Maules Creek protests not disrupting mine construction (0) January 31, 2014 Whitehaven Coal say there has been no disruption to planned work at the Maules Creek mine site today despite protesters claiming entrances to the site have been blocked.
Queensland coal mine secures environmental approval (0) January 31, 2014 Securing environmental approval this month, the proposed Drake Coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin is one step closer to becoming a reality.
NSW government terminates corrupt exploration licences (0) January 31, 2014 Passing legislation on Thursday, the New South Wales Government has cancelled three corrupt mining licences.
Gina Rinehart is still rich (0) January 31, 2014 Gina Rinehart remains miles ahead of the competition when it comes to money in the bank with the miner more than $10 billion richer than the second richest person in ...
Roy Hill to implement Wenco fleet management system (0) January 31, 2014 Wenco International Mining Systems has won the contract to supply Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore mine’s fleet management system.
Shell confirms Arrow LNG project on hold (0) January 31, 2014 A decision on whether to go ahead with a fourth LNG plant on Curtis Island is more than a year off as oil giant Shell confirms it will delay making ...
Rio secures small Mt Thorley-Warkworth win (0) January 30, 2014 After numerous setbacks Rio Tinto has managed to gain permission to expand its Mt Thorley-Warkworth mine in the Hunter Valley.
Cobham to service Chevron’s Gorgon Project (0) January 30, 2014 Cobham Aviation Services has secured a contract extension with Chevron which will see it mobilise a fourth aircraft to service the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island.
Teen innovators compete for BHP Billiton Science and Engineering Awards (0) January 30, 2014 From a glove which controls computers to bikes made from bamboo, the finalists in this year’s Awards cover a diverse range of engineering innovations.
GE and Komatsu join forces, developing next wave of underground mining equipment (1) January 30, 2014 Komatsu is making its way underground as it joins forces with GE Transportation to develop a range of next generation mining equipment.
Vortex signs pipe technology agreement (0) January 30, 2014 Vortex Pipes has signed a technology NDA with US based Kelley Group over its ShieldLiner technology use and distribution in the US.
Storm strikes Fortescue results (0) January 30, 2014 Wild weather is to blame for weaker iron ore production, Fortescue Metals Group today told investors.
Rio and Glencore warn changes to QLD planning laws jeopardise mining jobs (0) January 30, 2014 Mining powerhouses Rio Tinto and Glencore are warning new Queensland planning laws threaten future project development and put hundreds of mining jobs at risk.
North Queensland coal export terminals close as cyclone approaches (0) January 30, 2014 Glencore and BHP have suspended shipments at their ports as Cyclone Dylan bears down on the North Queensland coastline.
Little chance of reprieve for fading resources sector (0) January 30, 2014 Softer commodity prices and rising construction costs are driving down project investment levels in Australia’s resources sector.
Protesters clash with Whitehaven Coal workers at Boggabri office (0) January 30, 2014 Protesters clashed with staff at Whitehaven Coal’s Boggabri office yesterday as anti-mining activism took a violent turn.
Gujarat NRE looking to change name to Wollongong Coal (0) January 30, 2014 Looking to leave a horror year behind, Gujarat NRE is planning to change its name to Wollongong Coal Ltd.
RCR appoints Bruce James as new director (0) January 29, 2014 Engineering and infrastructure company RCR Tomlinson announces the appointment of Mr Bruce James as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Traditional Owners launch petition to protect sacred sites at Maules Creek mine project (0) January 29, 2014 Gomeroi Elders and Traditional Owners have launched State and Commonwealth Parliamentary petitions to urge the Federal Environment Minister to urgently halt work at Maules Creek mine.
Mt Lyell works suspended amid safety concerns (0) January 29, 2014 Works will remain on hold until further notice following another tragic death at the Mt Lyell copper mine in Tasmania earlier this month.
Forge braces for loss of up to $25m (0) January 29, 2014 After three trading halts, numerous writedown adjustments, and project cost blowouts engineering firm Forge Group has this morning announced it is bracing for a loss of up to $25 million ...
Whittens wins $50m Roy Hill contract (0) January 29, 2014 Perth based concrete construction company Whittens has landed a contract worth almost $50 million for works at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore project in Western Australia.
Mining Indaba: The world’s largest mining investment and finance event (0) January 29, 2014 As the crowds begin to congregate for Indaba in South Africa, Mine Web’s Lawrence Williams provides an insight into the show.
Mining group calls for law reforms against activist groups (0) January 29, 2014 The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council wants tougher laws against green groups that it claims are trying to drive the mining industry out of the state.
SEW-EURODRIVE announces 2014 dates for its motor and drive training program (0) January 29, 2014 The DriveACADEMY training course provides end-users and system integrators with skills to get the most out of motor and drive technologies.
Mining sector’s plea to boost Indigenous employment (0) January 29, 2014 Australia’s mining sector is calling on the government to change anti-discrimination laws so they can advertise jobs as Indigenous only.
Ausenco wins Bandanna Energy contract (0) January 29, 2014 Ausenco has won the contract for Bandanna Energy’s Springsure Creek coal project.
Miner sustains crush injury, trapped for over an hour (0) January 29, 2014 A Queensland coal miner has sustained serious crush injuries after his arm became pinned in a cable reeler for over an hour before help arrived.
Four arrested as Maules Creek mine protest intensifies (0) January 28, 2014 NSW Police have used a cherry picker to dismantle a massive tripod and rescue its occupant as tensions at the Maules Creek mine protest intensify.
Downer secures $100m worth of BHP contracts (0) January 28, 2014 Contractor Downer EDI Mining has today bagged $100 million worth of BHP Billiton contracts.
Glencore’s Collinsville mine restarts production after four-month hiatus (0) January 28, 2014 Production has restarted at Glencore’s Collinsville mine after a closure of more than four months.
Tasmanian government considers royalty deferment for new mine (0) January 28, 2014 The Tasmanian state government is considering deferring royalty payments from Shree Minerals new iron ore mine in the state’s Tarkine region.
Protesters stop work at Maules Creek mine site, again (0) January 28, 2014 Construction at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine has once again been disrupted this morning as hundreds of protesters descended on the site.
Metal manufacturers Ruukki and SSAB to merge (0) January 28, 2014 Finnish hard metal manufacturer Rautaruukki Oy and Swedish steel maker SSAB AB have announced plans to merge.
Drayton miners step up fight to save their jobs (0) January 28, 2014 Anglo American has penned an open letter to the NSW Premier on behalf of workers at its Drayton mine asking for approval to extend mining operations for the next 30 ...
Lucapa finds another massive diamond in the rough (0) January 28, 2014 Another sizeable diamond has been discovered at a mine in Angola.
Alacer Gold president resigns (0) January 28, 2014 Alacer Gold president Howard Stevenson has announced his resignation.
Syngas acquires engineering and quarrying business (0) January 28, 2014 Syngas has acquired a sand and aggregates quarry and a civil engineering business.
Mining affected towns shortlisted for funding (0) January 24, 2014 Contenders for round two of the New South Wales Government’s Resources for Regions funding have today been named with 19 projects competing for funding.
Third time lucky? Forge enters another trading halt (0) January 24, 2014 Mining services company Forge Group has today entered its third trading halt in as many months.
Judge orders retrial of miner’s death (0) January 24, 2014 Prosecutors have successfully appealed for the 2008 death of an apprentice on BHP Billiton’s Yandi mine to be retried.
Traditional Owners protest against Whitehaven Coal’s “desecration” of sacred sites (0) January 24, 2014 Gomeroi Elders and Traditional Owners are holding a peaceful protest at Gunnedah today as they continue to fight against what they say is the destruction of sacred sites by Whitehaven ...
McNab win Santos contract (0) January 24, 2014 McNab has won a three year design, construction, and maintenance contract with Santos.
WA miners strike deal to develop African mining standards (0) January 24, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is striking a deal with African governments in a bid to develop the continent’s mining sector.
Gujarat looks to cut 13 more jobs (0) January 24, 2014 Gujarat NRE said it needs to cut a further 13 jobs to keep its operations viable.
Newcrest faces breach of disclosure allegations (0) January 24, 2014 Legal action has been launched against gold miner Newcrest in relation to alleged questionable market disclosures last year.
Record revenue sees Santos cruise past $1 billion (0) January 24, 2014 Santos have announced a record sales revenue of $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013 with the result driven by the company’s highest oil production in six years, strong ...
St Barbara boots gender pay gaps (0) January 23, 2014 Gold miner St Barbara is working to eliminate gender pay gaps within its ranks.
Sydney breakfast radio show set to broadcast from Hunter Valley mine (0) January 23, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council and radio station WSFM will team up to host a live broadcast from a Hunter Valley mine site.
Alkane schedules first gold pour (0) January 23, 2014 First gold is due to be poured from Alkane Resources’ Tomingley gold mine at the end of next month.
Kids run riot on New Caledonian mine site, cause serious damage [PICTURES] (0) January 23, 2014 The Nakéty Mine Centre in New Caledonia has been the target of vandals who upturned mining equipment, drove excavators into dams, crushed light vehicles and set fire to offices.
Newcrest boosts output, puts the pressure on costs (0) January 23, 2014 Newcrest Mining has maintained its gold guidance despite boosting output throughout the December quarter.
Whitehaven Coal posts record production results (0) January 23, 2014 Whitehaven Coal has posted a 44 per cent increase in saleable coal production for the December quarter due to strong results from its Narrabri mine.
Sandfire on target despite lower DeGrussa output (0) January 23, 2014 Copper miner Sandfire Resources failed to impress investors this week after revealing production for the December quarter fell.
Northern Star buys two more of Barrick’s gold mines (0) January 23, 2014 Northern Star Resources has bought two mines from Barrick Gold in a deal worth more than $75 million.
Mining manufacturing forecast for growth (0) January 23, 2014 Mining equipment manufacturers are predicted to do an about-face and grow following a period of decline.
BHP teeters between volume and value (0) January 23, 2014 Despite reporting volume and productivity gains for the six months to December, top tier miner BHP remains focused on cutting costs.
Three fire ant nests found on Curtis Island’s QCLNG site (0) January 23, 2014 Bechtel confirmed it found two fire ant nests on Curtis Island’s QCLNG site, with investigations underway as to how they got to there.
A layered approach to mine construction: Mapping buried assets (0) January 23, 2014 New approaches to buried asset mapping and management are speeding up mine development.
Forrest fights slavery with coal deal (0) January 23, 2014 Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has reached a deal with Pakistan to free millions of slaves in return for the opportunity to generate energy.
Greens accuse CSG industry of “abandoning its own workers” (0) January 23, 2014 The Greens have accused the CSG industry of abandoning its workers after Arrow Energy cut 250 jobs from its Queensland operations this week as it attempts to manage costs.
Radio Disney pulls pin on program that promotes fracking (0) January 22, 2014 $Radio Disney pulls pin on program that promotes fracking$ Radio Disney has pulled out of an educational program sponsored by Ohio’s oil and gas industry after it was accused of using school students to peddle “propaganda” around fracking.
Andy Well doing well in first quarter (0) January 22, 2014 After pouring first gold from its Andy Well project in August, Western Australian gold miner Doray Minerals has posted its first full quarter results.
Octagonal get green light for Victorian gold mine (0) January 22, 2014 Octagonal Resources has received all approvals necessary to start mining its Pearl Croydon gold deposit in Central Victoria.
Women locked to excavators, hanging from trees in Maules Creek mine protest (0) January 22, 2014 Protests at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine project are ramping up with tree-clearing and construction work halted at the hands of activists.
Stop chucking sickies, get more pay (0) January 22, 2014 Coal terminal workers in Queensland could earn an extra $2500 a year if they stop taking sickies.
Saracen acquires Norilsk’s gold mines (0) January 22, 2014 Saracen Mineral Holdings has agreed to acquire Norilsk Nickel’s Thunderbox and Bannockburn gold mines.
Union puts Rio, BHP and Woodside on notice about urine drug tests (0) January 22, 2014 The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has put major mining companies on notice as it fights against the use of urine tests for the detection of drugs and alcohol.
Komatsu and Pirtek extend high pressure hose agreement (0) January 21, 2014 Komatsu Australia and Pirtek have extended their decade long hydraulic hose agreement.
Shell sells its stake in Wheatstone project (0) January 21, 2014 Shell has sold its stake in the Chevron-operated Wheatstone LNG project for $US1.13 billion as it looks to refocus its investments amid massive profit downgrades.
Neil Williams wins geoscience award (0) January 21, 2014 Former head of Geoscience Australia, Neil Williams, has won the Haddon Forester King Medal.
Mt Lyell mine closed for investigation (0) January 21, 2014 The Mount Lyell Copper mine will remain closed until investigations in to the fatal accident last week have finished.
Father wants inquest into death at Fortescue mine camp (12) January 21, 2014 The family of a man killed when a cyclone tore through the Fortescue Metals Group’s Rail Camp One in the Pilbara wants an inquest into his death.
GVK Hancock names former Rio Tinto executive as new CEO (0) January 21, 2014 Gina Rinehart’s joint venture company GVK Hancock has appointed a former Rio Tinto heavyweight as its new CEO.
Shell’s Arrow Energy to cut hundreds of CSG jobs (0) January 21, 2014 Arrow Energy is set to cull its workforce with more than 250 jobs on the line.
Atlas Copco acquires geotechnical drilling company (0) January 21, 2014 Atlas Copco has acquired Geawelltech, a Swedish manufacturer of geotechnical drilling equipment.
Sandvik to launch mining’s first ROPS acid-proof cabins (0) January 21, 2014 Sandvik will soon launch what it calls the industry’s first ROPS compliant acid-proof underground drilling cabins.
Rio Tinto announces record iron ore production (0) January 20, 2014 Rio Tinto has posted a record year for iron ore production with the miner beating its 2012 benchmark by five per cent.
Union successful in fight to ban urine drug tests (71) January 20, 2014 Testing the urine of workers in order to detect drug and alcohol use has been banned by the Fair Work Commission which found employees at Endeavour Energy are to be ...
Traditional Owners say Whitehaven Coal have “disrespected” them (0) January 20, 2014 Gomeroi Elders and community members say outrage, insult, disrespect and shock are not enough to describe their feelings towards Whitehaven Coal’s actions around the Maules Creek mine project, vowing to ...
NSW sees increased Chinese demand (0) January 20, 2014 Despite the downturn seen across the coal sector NSW has recorded an increase in Chinese demand.
ICAC responds to activist group about Rio Tinto mine expansion (0) January 20, 2014 Bulga residents fighting Rio Tinto’s expansion of Mount Thorley Warkworth mine say the Independent Commission Against Corruption is taking its referral seriously after asking for more evidence.
Decmil win Atlas Iron construction contract (0) January 20, 2014 Atlas Iron has awarded Decmil a major road design and construction project in the Pilbara.
Perilya workers shun $1.8m pay rise sacrifice (0) January 20, 2014 Employees at Broken Hill’s Perilya mine have rejected a proposed freeze on pay rises.
Mintails suspends hard rock operations (0) January 20, 2014 Mintails has been told by the South African Department of Mineral Resources to temporarily suspend its open cut operations.
Atlantic investigating legal action over crushing plant problems (0) January 20, 2014 Atlantic is looking into legal action over its Windimurra vanadium operation’s crushing, milling, and benefication (CMB) plant’s continual problems.
5000 opposition emails lodged against Rio Tinto’s Warkworth mine expansion (0) January 17, 2014 More than 5000 emails opposed to Rio Tinto’s proposed expansion of Warkworth mine have been received by the Planning Assessment Commission this week.
Worker killed at Mount Lyell mine (0) January 17, 2014 A 53 year-old man has been killed in an accident at the Mount Lyell copper mine in Tasmania.
GME Resources nickel laterite patents granted (0) January 17, 2014 GME Resources has had its patent applications for its NiWest Nickel Laterite Project granted.
Gold miner exceeds 2013 expectations (0) January 17, 2014 Posting a strong result for quarter four, Norton Fold Fields has exceeded its 2013 production guidance.
Gujarat cuts 47 coal jobs (0) January 17, 2014 47 voluntary redundancy packages have been signed off by Gujarat NRE as the company implements plans to cut its workforce by 20 per cent.
Doubts raised over Santos CSG well capacity to feed GLNG plant (0) January 17, 2014 Speculation is mounting that Santos does not have enough gas to feed its GLNG facility on Curtis Island, with analysts stating the company may need to buy as much as ...
Fortescue speaks out on safety [video] (0) January 17, 2014 Following a spate of serious incidents at Fortescue’s operations, company CEO Nev Power has spoken out about its stance on safety.
Glencore lends a watery hand as mercury rises (0) January 17, 2014 Apprentices and graduates from Glencore’s Ulan coal mine in New South Wales have put their skills to good use, installing an automated drip irrigation system at the local school.
Woodside posts record production but gas weighs on revenue (0) January 17, 2014 Woodside earned less revenue in 2013 despite posting a 2.5 per cent production increase.
FMG signs exploration agreement with junior (0) January 17, 2014 Iron ore major Fortescue Metals Group is set to launch exploration efforts in Western Australia’s North West.
100 new mining jobs for South Australia (0) January 16, 2014 Mining and civil contracting firm BGC has recruited 100 new employees as it starts work at Arrium Mining’s Iron Knob site in South Australia.
Maules Creek mine protesters force closure of forest amid fire safety concerns (0) January 16, 2014 The Leard state forest has been closed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW amid risks posed by the Maules Creek mine protesters in the case of a fire.
BGC wins $100m iron ore contract (0) January 16, 2014 Mining and civil contracting firm BGC has been awarded a $100 million contract to restart operations at Arrium Mining’s South Australian Iron Knob mine.
Minerals Council calls for changes to mining community funding (0) January 16, 2014 The New South Wales Minerals Council is calling on the State Government to reconsider the eligibility criteria for what constitutes a mining affected area under its Resources for Regions funding ...
NSW gold mine plans to employ 1000 locals (0) January 16, 2014 The Hillgrove gold mine will look to employ more than 1000 people from the Armidale area, with plans to restart operations at the site in March.
MACS Engineering sold to Sci-Fleet Group (0) January 16, 2014 Mackay engineering company and manufacturer MACS Engineering was yesterday saved from liquidation when it was purchased by Sci-Fleet Group.
Fortescue pays down $1.6b debt (0) January 16, 2014 Iron ore major Fortescue Metals Group has announced it is forging ahead with its debt reduction program, paying down another $US1.6 billion.
Fortescue announces natural gas agreement (134) January 16, 2014 Fortescue has announced the signing of a long term gas transportation agreement to reduce operating costs in the Pilbara.
Newcrest sticks to gold guidance forecast (0) January 16, 2014 Newcrest Mining is anticipating gold production to be in the upper echelons of guidance figures provided this financial year.
Another crush injury at Fortescue mine site, two other serious incidents (0) January 16, 2014 A worker has been involved in a forklift accident at Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Hub in a week that also saw two other serious incidents occur on site.
Newcrest signs off $200m loan (0) January 16, 2014 Gold company Newcrest Mining has signed a $US200 million bilateral loan facility which is due to mature in January 2017.
BHP workers redeployed after safety concerns close mine (0) January 15, 2014 30 people who lost their jobs after BHP shut its Perseverance nickel mine have been redeployed at the newly reopened Rocky’s Reward mine.
Workforce at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project doubles (0) January 15, 2014 It is estimated 1700 people are now working on Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project as the next phase of construction ramps up ahead of debt package deals.
New skills centre for the Hunter Valley (0) January 15, 2014 The Hunter Valley Training Company is opening a new $5 million Skills Centre at Rutherford.
Paladin Energy uranium mine sale expected in coming weeks (331) January 15, 2014 Paladin Energy said talks around the sale of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine were progressing as the price for uranium continues to deteriorate.
Australian mining technology company opens new office in Moscow (0) January 15, 2014 XT (formerly known as Xstrata Technology) has officially opened a new office in Moscow.
Woodside inks billion dollar LNG deal (0) January 15, 2014 Woodside have signed what is thought to be a multi-billion dollar LNG deal which will see Japan’s Chubu Electric receive 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied gas over three years. ...
Diamond mining set to boom as exploration continues to decline (6) January 15, 2014 A new report has a predicted boom in the diamond and gemstone mining in 2014, forecasting it to become the largest growth industry in country.
Pacific National secures Whitehaven haulage contract (0) January 14, 2014 Pacific National Coal has locked up Whitehaven Coal’s rail haulage contract for the next 12 years.
Chinese miner ups Carabella stake (0) January 14, 2014 A Chinese owned company has declared a $71 million unconditional takeover bid for Queensland coal miner Carabella Resources after securing 17.5 per cent of the company’s stock on Monday.
Forge reveals profit wipe out of up to $28m (0) January 14, 2014 Mining services company Forge Group is expecting to be struck by an additional $23 to $28 million profit writedown for this financial year.
Austin Engineering wins Vale contract (0) January 14, 2014 Austin Engineering has been awarded a massive three year supply contract with Vale.
Miner tests positive for meth, loses unfair dismissal claim (0) January 14, 2014 A miner has lost his claim for unfair dismissal after he was fired for lying about his drug use.
Fortescue takes control of its ore processing plants (0) January 14, 2014 Fortescue has purchased and taken control of the two Christmas Creek Ore Processing Facilities from Crushing Services International (CSI).
Mirabela’s board walks (0) January 14, 2014 Mirabela Nickel’s chairman Geoff Handley and fellow board members Colin Steyn and Peter Nicholson have handed in their resignations over the weekend.
African nations consider standardised mining policies (0) January 14, 2014 African nations are reportedly considering a single standardised set of continental mining policies, Zambian officials say.
Gindalbie appoints new CFO (0) January 13, 2014 Iron ore miner Gindalbie Metals has announced Wayne Zekulich will take over as the company’s chief financial officer at the end of January.
Dozens of crush injuries prompts call for vigilance (0) January 13, 2014 Almost four dozen people have suffered crush injuries at work, WorkCover NSW research has revealed.
Thiess wins Western Desert mining contract (0) January 13, 2014 Western Desert Resources has awarded Thiess a three year, $135 million mining services contract.
Activists blockade Maules Creek mine site as protests continue (0) January 13, 2014 Protesters have formed a blockade at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine development as part of their ongoing fight to stop the project going ahead.
Forge halts trading pending financial update (0) January 13, 2014 Following a dramatic profit warning late last year, mining services company Forge Group has entered into another trading halt as it prepares to make an announcement about its financial status.
Indonesian nickel export bans may aid Australia (0) January 13, 2014 Indonesia’s implementation of its long discussed ban on mineral exports to support domestic processing will see fortunes rise for nickel miners.
New group to offer mining women more chances to meet (0) January 13, 2014 Women working in the mining industry will have more chance to network after two of the sector’s key support groups joined forces.
Norseman slashes 33 gold jobs (57) January 13, 2014 Perth based miner Norseman Gold has announced it will cut 33 positions from its gold mine in Western Australia.
Signs point to Point Henry Alcoa plant closure soon: AWU (0) January 13, 2014 The Australian Workers Union expressed fears over the weekend that Alcoa may shut its Point Henry refinery sooner rather than later.
Temperature hits 50 degrees at Pilbara mine site (0) January 10, 2014 West Australia’s north continues to swelter, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A mine site near Pannawonica yesterday.
Santos fined $52,500 for CSG water spill (0) January 10, 2014 Santos have been fined $52,000 by the NSW Land and Environment Court for failing to report the spill of untreated water at its CSG drilling site in Pilliga Forest. ...
Industrial action at Anglo American coal mine on the horizon (0) January 10, 2014 Industrial action at the Dawson coal mine by the CFMEU is likely as it refuses to support Anglo American’s enterprise agreements.
Leach tank failure impacts ERA’s uranium production results (0) January 10, 2014 Production at ERA’s uranium mine took a 60 per cent hit in the December quarter after a leach tank rupture forced operations to close at the site.
NZ maintenance company lays off staff as gold mine shrinks (0) January 10, 2014 NZ heavy machinery maintenance company Gough Group has cut nearly 40 staff following OceanaGold’s decision to reduce operations at the Macraes gold mine.
Union vows to continue the fight for ex-Collinsville workers (0) January 10, 2014 The CFMEU has vowed to continue its fight against multi-national miner Glencore after claims only four locals have been given their jobs back at Collinsville mine.
SCEE wins Rio Tinto Cape Lambert contract (0) January 10, 2014 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded the electrical and instrumentation works contract at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port B project.
AMEC and Hyundai win Rex Minerals contract (0) January 10, 2014 AMEC, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, and Hyundai Rotem Company have been awarded the Early Contractor Involvement for Rex Minerals’ Hillside project.
Alcoa not seeking government help for Point Henry smelter (0) January 10, 2014 Alcoa has reportedly given up trying to secure subsidies from the Victorian or federal governments.