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$78 million worth of funding available for mining-affected communities (0) November 27, 2013 A further round of funding for the Resource for Regions Program is open, with $78 million up for grabs for communities affected by mining.
Clive Palmer asked to step aside amid conflict of interest claims (0) November 27, 2013 Owner of the Bimblebox Nature Refuge in Queensland wants Federal MP Clive Palmer to step down from his mining interests so the approval process for the China First coal mine ...
The next generation of DCS for mining (0) November 27, 2013 Schneider Electric’s Vin Kandoi explains the current challenges and the future for distributed control systems in mining.
Minerals Council slams NSW planning amendments as ‘job-destroying’ (0) November 27, 2013 Amendments to the New South Wales planning bill due to be introduced to parliament today will threaten mining jobs and the economy, the state’s peak mining group says.
New research to unlock “stranded” oil and gas fields (0) November 27, 2013 Engineers at the University of Western Australia are vying to improve the cost structure of Australia’s energy sector with new research into the foundations of deep-sea oil and gas pipeline ...
Woman sues Queensland mine for racial and verbal abuse (0) November 27, 2013 An Indigenous woman is suing a coal mine in Queensland for over $1 million after claiming racial and verbal abuse, including threats to push her truck off a berm, left ...
WesTrac starts to sack Perth workers (0) November 27, 2013 Heavy machinery services company WesTrac has started the process of sacking workers from its Perth operations.
New Hope clears out Dart Energy board (0) November 27, 2013 Announcing it has lost confidence in the Dart Energy board, shareholder New Hope Corporation has appointed a new board to lead the coal seam gas explorer.
Doray Minerals opens new Andy Well gold mine (0) November 27, 2013 Doray Minerals has officially opened its new gold mine, the Andy Well project, in WA’s northern Murchinson region.
50 jobs go as oil shale pilot plant closes (0) November 27, 2013 Around 50 workers will be axed from Gladstone’s oil shale demonstration facility as the plant goes into care and maintenance.
Alumina CEO John Bevan retires (1) November 27, 2013 Alumina CEO John Bevan has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
ELF II increases data throughput speed by three times for mining operations (0) November 27, 2013 Software-defined communications infrastructure provides high speed data throughput for underground mines.
Rio says it won’t turn on the gas at Gove (0) November 27, 2013 Rio Tinto’s struggling alumina refinery in the Northern Territory is a step closer to closing after the miner confirmed it will not be converting it to gas.
J Smith & Sons packs it in after 113 years (0) November 27, 2013 The 113-year-old Gympie-based J Smith & Sons has told its workers that the company will enter voluntary liquidation.
2000-room Roy Hill workers village ready for influx of staff (0) November 27, 2013 Brookfield Multiplex has completed the $200 million accommodation village at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara, paving the way for more than 2000 workers to move onto the ...
Austin Engineering win another Chilean mining contract (0) November 26, 2013 Austin Engineering have won another major mining maintenance contract in Chile.
Sydney Uni developing rock fracture new models to improve mining safety (0) November 26, 2013 $Sydney Uni developing rock fracture new models to improve mining safety$ Researchers at the University of Sydney are creating new mathematical models that could help in reducing rock fracturing and soil liquefaction.
1500 jobs on the line as Rio decides on Gove (0) November 26, 2013 The future of Rio Tinto’s Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory is expected to be decided as early as this week.
More money could flow to Gujarat in multi-million dollar share deal (0) November 26, 2013 Gujarat NRE shares have been put on hold as the company tries to raise $58 million in a deal which would see Jindal Steel increase its stake in the company. ...
Rinehart calls on mining’s opponents to get their shoes dirty (0) November 26, 2013 Launching the inaugural National Mining and Related Industries Day in Brisbane on Friday, mining mogul Gina Rinehart called on mining’s critics to visit a mine site and see for themselves ...
Giant dump truck trays painted pink and blue for cancer awareness (0) November 26, 2013 Two 797 rear dump truck trays in Central Queensland have been painted blue and pink to raise awareness for Prostate and Breast Cancer.
Doubts Adani can develop Galilee Basin coal mine slammed by industry (0) November 26, 2013 A report commissioned by Greenpeace into the viability of Adani’s position to develop the Galilee Basin coal fields has been slammed by the mining industry.
Bis Industries acquires Powertrans (0) November 26, 2013 Mining logistics firm Bis Industries has acquired mining haulage manufacturer Powertrans.
Contractors more likely to die on mine sites: report (21) November 26, 2013 A report on mining safety in Queensland has shown contractors are more likely to die at work than full-time workers, prompting calls for tighter procedures to be put in place ...
Woodside exec named new WesTrac boss (0) November 26, 2013 Seven Group Holdings has announced it is appointing a new chief executive for its subsidiary WesTrac Australia.
Intellect Systems win service agreement for Sandfire Resources (0) November 25, 2013 Intellect Systems has won a one year service agreement with Sandfire Resources for its DeGrussa mine.
BHP approves $300m spend, lifting shiploading capacity (0) November 25, 2013 Opening its coffers, BHP Billiton is spending $US301 million to replace two shiploaders at its Nelson Point port operations in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
WA’s lack of infrastructure crippling Mid West development (0) November 25, 2013 A lack of port and rail infrastructure in WA’s Mid West is hamstringing the development of iron ore assets in the region, one investor has warned.
LNG spot price to rise as demand from China’s cold cities grows (0) November 25, 2013 Analysts predict winter gas shortages in northern China will continue until 2020, leading to increased demand for LNG and higher spot prices.
Hot weather shuts Newman airport, delays official BHP mine opening (0) November 25, 2013 Hot conditions are affecting the condition of Newman airport’s runway, forcing the airport to shut.
Newcrest cuts jobs at WA gold mine (0) November 25, 2013 More jobs will be axed from Newcrest’s Telfer gold mine in Western Australia next week as the miner continues its attempt to rein in costs.
Conference to discuss opportunities for green mining (0) November 25, 2013 The sixth International Symposium on Green Mining has kicked off in Wollongong today, with international researchers and engineers gathering to discuss opportunities in the sector.
Proposed Galilee Basin infrastructure deal to create 1300 jobs (0) November 25, 2013 Edging closer to a rail and port solution which will open up Queensland’s Galilee Basin, GVK Hancock today announced it is on the same page as Aurizon, agreeing on a ...
More hard times for mineral sands sector (0) November 25, 2013 Mineral sand miners have been warned to prepare for a price plunge as demand continues to slide.
Hacking and cyber attacks: The new threat for mining (0) November 25, 2013 A new Ernst & Young report highlights the increasing vulnerability of miners to cyber attacks, and the need for a change in their perception and protection
Berrima Colliery workers leave pit for last time (0) November 25, 2013 Workers at Boral’s Berrima Colliery have left the pit for the last time as the mine goes into care and maintenance, shedding 40 jobs.
Mining banned on Steve Irwin’s nature reserve, Cape Alumina dump bauxite project (0) November 22, 2013 Cape Alumina has suspended all work on its Pisolite Hills mine and port project in Queensland after the state government banned mining over the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve and the ...
Gold Fields halts exploration projects, turns focus to new WA assets (0) November 22, 2013 Following the acquisition of former three Barrick mines in Western Australia six weeks ago, Gold Fields has wasted no time squeezing synergy savings as it merges the operations with its ...
High costs threaten to stall LNG plant investment (0) November 22, 2013 Arrow Energy’s $20 billion plan for an LNG plant on Curtis Island could be halted as its parent company Shell balks at Australia’s increasingly high development costs.
NSW passes powers to cancel corrupt coal licences (0) November 22, 2013 The New South Wales state government has passed new laws on Thursday giving it the power to cancel coal licences which were at the centre of recent corruption investigations involving ...
Rio Tinto and BHP among world’s top greenhouse gas emitters: report (0) November 22, 2013 New research suggests nearly two-thirds of global greenhouse emissions generated since the start of the industrial revolution has been caused by just 90 companies including BHP and Rio Tinto.
BHP looks towards potash play (0) November 22, 2013 Major miner BHP Billiton is spruiking the importance of potash in the company’s future, labelling it a possible “fifth pillar” in its diversified portfolio.
New world first prototype drill rig launched today (0) November 21, 2013 The prototype of the world’s first coiled tubing drill rig (CT Rig) for exploration has been launched in the Adelaide Hills today.
BHP still banking on China (0) November 21, 2013 Australia is well placed to supply China’s insatiable demand for commodities, BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser today told investors.
WorleyParsons dives on downgrade (0) November 21, 2013 Downgrading its full year profit guidance, engineering company WorleyParsons saw its shares plummet today.
Miner ditches FIFO in favour of hiring Indigenous workers (0) November 21, 2013 Owner of the Great Australian Mine on the outskirts of Cloncurry have switched from a FIFO workforce of 80 per cent to just 20 per cent by deciding to hire ...
Rio pleads guilty to environmental breach at red mud dam (0) November 21, 2013 Rio Tinto Alcan pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday, admitting it did not have the capacity to deal with flooding which hit its red mud dam at Yarwun in Queensland ...
Second uranium pollution scare angers Traditional Owners (0) November 21, 2013 A second safety breach in less than a month from the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has angered Traditional owners of Kakadu National Park.
NSW government says CSG amendments are a win-win (0) November 21, 2013 The NSW government claims its proposed amendments to coal seam gas laws will strengthen landholder rights and improve environmental regulation.
Engineering professionals convene in Texas for Automation Fair (0) November 21, 2013 Rockwell Automation event brings together industry leaders showcasing solutions that enable a connected enterprise.
Whitehaven says Maules Creek mine protests funded by foreigners, not locals (0) November 21, 2013 Whitehaven Coal CEO says one of the biggest frustrations around developing the Maules Creek mine project has been activism from international activists and not just concerned locals.
Arrow Energy warns of job losses if CSG ban passes (0) November 21, 2013 Arrow Energy said a large portion of its 1300 staff would be lost if legislation to ban coal seam gas activity from prime agricultural land in Queensland passes.
Gold slumps to four month low (0) November 21, 2013 Gold took a hit overnight, sliding to a four month low to trade at $US1242.80.
Cobar mine cuts 47 jobs (0) November 21, 2013 Redundancies are being finalised at New Gold’s Peak mine in Cobar with 47 workers being laid off in the coming weeks.
Thiess wins extra $550 million for Lake Vermont coal mine contract (0) November 20, 2013 Thiess have won an additional $550 million contract at the Lake Vermont Coal mine,near Dysart in Central Queensland.
Southern Hemisphere expands Lundin alliance (0) November 20, 2013 Expanding its existing strategic alliance, Southern Hemisphere Mining has executed a new joint venture agreement with Lundin Mining to secure two new copper-gold projects in central Chile.
Thiess signs JV to add continuous mining services to its repertoire (0) November 20, 2013 Looking to deliver low cost, high volume continuous mining solutions contractor Thiess and European power generators and lignite miners RWE Generation are joining forces, signing a joint venture agreement.
Doubts raised over CSG well capacity to feed Curtis Island LNG plants (0) November 20, 2013 Doubts have been raised over whether Queensland’s coal seam gas fields can produce enough to feed Curtis Island’s LNG export plants, with claims that many wells are not meeting production ...
Environment group slams Gujarat mine expansion (0) November 20, 2013 A proposed coal mine expansion by Gujarat NRE has been slammed by an environmentalist group which claim it poses a major threat to the water catchment area.
BHP opens new global head office (0) November 20, 2013 BHP Billiton has officially opened its new global head office, down the road from its previous office.
Mining goes head-to-head with greens groups to tell its story (0) November 20, 2013 Hitting back at greens groups, Queensland’s peak mining body is launching a media campaign promoting the importance of port capacity adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
Rio Tinto and Glencore in stoush over mine expansion plans (0) November 20, 2013 A turf war between Rio Tinto and Glencore is playing out in the Hunter Valley as Rio lodges an objection to a mine expansion by its neighbour.
Papua New Guinean Government hires RMG to help develop its resources (0) November 20, 2013 Papua New Guinea has hired the Raw Materials Group has advisers to develop its nation’s natural resources.
Exxon and BHP gain approval for Scarborough floating LNG (853) November 20, 2013 BHP and ExxonMobil have been granted Federal approval for a massive floating LNG plant off the West Australian coast near Exmouth, a project worth $10 billion.
Rio sells down stake in aluminium manufacturer (0) November 20, 2013 Rio Tinto has sold off the majority of its stake in aluminium products maker Constellium NV for about $330 million.
Stop subsidising car makers, says FMG chief (0) November 20, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO Nev Power has told a business event that subsidies to auto makers needed to end.
Samsung focuses on rare earth materials (0) November 20, 2013 Samsung is researching alternatives to rare earth materials, which are required to manufacture smartphones and televisions.
ABB wins $33m service contract with QGC (0) November 20, 2013 ABB has signed a long term service agreement with QGC for maintenance at its Curtis Island LNG project.
Rio offloads two QLD exploration licences (0) November 20, 2013 Mining major Rio Tinto has sold off two coal exploration licences in Queensland to explorer Mozambi Coal.
AMEC wins $20m Roy Hill contract (0) November 20, 2013 AMEC has won a detailed design and engineering contract for the Roy Hill mine’s bulk ore handling facility.
AGL grows crops with water from CSG wells (0) November 20, 2013 Gas company AGL reports it is successfully growing crops using blended water from coal seam gas wells outside of Gloucester in New South Wales.
CFMEU and Peabody strike pay deal for Helensburgh mine workers (0) November 19, 2013 Employees at Peabody’s Helensburgh mine will return to work tonight after the company and the CFMEU reached an in principal agreement around a new pay deal.
Jobs go at Rio’s Hunter Valley Operations (0) November 19, 2013 Rio Tinto subsidiary Coal & Allied is set to shed jobs at its Hunter Valley Operations, with 30 roles from its workshop and warehouse on the chopping block.
Gas leak on Rio’s Weipa site, workers evacuated (0) November 19, 2013 Workers have been evacuated from Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite operation this morning, after a gas leak was identified.
Goldfields Mining Expo set for a shake up after being labelled ‘irrelevant’ (0) November 19, 2013 The Goldfields Mining Expo is set for a shake up as the Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce says the current format of the show is no longer relevant to the ...
UN tells coal sector to leave reserves in the ground (0) November 19, 2013 The United Nation’s top climate change official is calling on the coal industry to look past next quarter’s bottom line and see the next generation’s bottom line.
Enter Western Desert Resources – Australia’s newest iron ore miner (0) November 19, 2013 Western Desert Resources will export its first shipment of iron ore from its $172 million Roper Bar mine in the Northern Territory just two years after lodging its first project ...
RungePincockMinarco launches new mine scheduling software (0) November 19, 2013 RPM has released the latest version of XACT, its short term mine scheduling application.
Over 500 jobs disappear from Rio’s Argyle mine in 12 months (0) November 19, 2013 It is understood more jobs have been cut at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
Roy Hill awards $3bn worth of contracts as project go-ahead inches closer (0) November 19, 2013 Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore project has awarded $3 billion worth of contracts for the development of the mine as the company moves closer to securing the $7 billion ...
Thiess cuts 40 regional jobs (0) November 19, 2013 Mining contractor Thiess will cut 40 jobs when it shuts two regional offices in December.
Glencore donates $2m to Typhoon Haiyan recovery efforts (0) November 18, 2013 Mining giant Glencore is donating $US2 million to help relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines causing mass devastation.
240 jobs to go as Caterpillar closes another manufacturing facility (0) November 18, 2013 240 people will lose their jobs in mid-2014 as mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to respond to slowing demand from the resources sector.
Pilliga State forest blockade continues as locals protest Santos CSG (0) November 18, 2013 Protests and blockades are continuing near the Pilliga State forest as locals aim to disrupt planned CSG drilling programs by gas giant Santos.
Clough bought out by South African shareholder (0) November 18, 2013 Engineering and project services company Clough has been bought out by South African company Murray & Roberts.
Paladin Energy posts $40 million loss in September quarter (0) November 18, 2013 Perth-based uranium miner Paladin Energy has posted a $40 million September quarter loss despite recording an 11 per cent rise in production at its flagship operation.
Orica plans to expand (0) November 18, 2013 Following last week’s profit announcement, explosives and chemicals supplier Orica has signalled that it will continue to expand.
1100 job applicants vying for 120 QLD coal jobs (0) November 18, 2013 New Blair Athol mine owner New Emerald Coal is being inundated with job applications since advertising available positions last week.
Mining sector community spending exceeds $34 billion (0) November 18, 2013 A survey has found mining companies’ community spending has exceeded its tax bills for the 2011-12 financial year.
Independence managing director resigns (90) November 18, 2013 Ill health has forced Independence managing director Chris Bonwick to resign from his position at the company.
Unconventional gas in Victoria: proceed with care (0) November 18, 2013 The University of Melbourne’s Peter Cook outlines the potential future of unconventional gas in Victoria.
Downer awarded Roy Hill mining contract (0) November 18, 2013 Downer EDI has been awarded a 4.5 year contract for mining services at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Macmahon launches legal action over major contract loss (0) November 15, 2013 Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced it is commencing legal proceedings against Glencore after it lost a major works contract earlier this year.
Group calls for the immediate rejection of proposed coal loading project (0) November 15, 2013 Environmental group GetUp have released a video showing children playing on a coal covered beach in Indonesia, a reality they claim will come to fruition in North Queensland if a ...
Shell’s world-first floating LNG plant coming together in leaps and bounds (0) November 15, 2013 Shell’s $12 billion Prelude floating LNG structure, being built at Samsung’s Geoje Island shipyard in South Korea, has recorded another milestone with the vessel’s hull completed.
Downer EDI Mining granted anti-discrimination exemption to employ more women (0) November 15, 2013 Contractor Downer EDI Mining has secured an exemption from anti-discrimination laws, allowing it to advertise for 50 women-only truck driving positions a year at its Queensland mine sites.
Rio and BHP submit plans to develop largest US copper mine (0) November 15, 2013 Rio Tinto and BHP are finalising plans to submit in the US which seek to develop one of the world’s largest copper deposits in a $US6 billion project.
Bechtel warns of cash for job scam (0) November 15, 2013 It seems everyone is trying to cash in on the Queensland gas boom, with Bechtel warning job seekers of scam agencies promising employment with the company in exchange for cash. ...
Jean-Claude Van Damme splits Volvo in epic stunt (0) November 15, 2013 Launching its latest marketing campaign stunt, Volvo Trucks has enlisted the help of Hollywood action man Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Newmont may cut underground gold workers next year (0) November 15, 2013 As production finishes at Newmont Waihi’s Trio underground gold mine the miner will be forced to lay off staff due to a lack of work.
FMG commits to paying down debt stockpile (0) November 14, 2013 Leading Fortescue Metals Group’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday were announcements the iron ore miner will be forging ahead, ramping up production and paying down stockpiles of debt.
Earthquake shuts BHP mine, workers told to stay home (0) November 14, 2013 Underground workers at BHP Billiton’s Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground operation have been told not to come to work until further notice after an earthquake last month suspended operations.
Linc Energy to divest $440m coal division (0) November 14, 2013 Linc Energy has announced it will divest or demerge its coal division in 2014 once it lists on the Singapore Exchange later this year.
Quarry ramps up to meet Ichthys LNG demand (11) November 14, 2013 The quarry industry in the Northern Territory is doing a roaring trade off the back of the $US34 billion Ichthys LNG project, with the HB Quarry set to increase production ...
Australian Uranium Association joins forces with the Minerals Council of Australia (0) November 14, 2013 The Australian Uranium Association will be integrated into the Minerals Council of Australia in a merger agreed upon by member companies of both organisations.
Metso supplies the world’s largest cone crushers (0) November 14, 2013 Metso has supplied the world’s largest cone crushers to the Sentinel project in Zambia.
Rio’s Mount Thorley Warkworth application set to test new approvals process (0) November 14, 2013 Lodging an application to access land around its Mount Thorley Warkworth operations in the Hunter Valley this week, miner Rio Tinto said this will be a “litmus test” for the ...
Honeymoon uranium mine goes into care and maintenance, 90 jobs cut (0) November 14, 2013 Uranium One has announced it will be closing its Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, with around 90 people set to lose their jobs.
King Island tungsten mine could reopen creating 90 new jobs (0) November 14, 2013 King Island Sheelite is working towards reopening its open cut tungsten mine, with 90 jobs set to be created if the operation resumes production.
Toowoomba manufacturer to cut up to 100 jobs (0) November 14, 2013 Toowoomba manufacturer Russell Mineral Equipment will cut between 50 and 100 jobs in response to weakening conditions in the mining sector.
Dump truck slides in slippery conditions [video] (0) November 14, 2013 With the increased focus on safety for heavy vehicles, here’s a video to remind you it’s not just in-cab distractions which can cause an accident.
Mining finance in focus: The week that was (0) November 13, 2013 It was a quiet start to the week, with low volumes on the ASX at around $4 billion.
Explosives maker blames falling demand from mining for profit slump (0) November 13, 2013 Incitec Pivot has posted a 27 per cent fall in profit, with the explosives and fertiliser maker blaming reduced demand from the mining sector and the strong Australian dollar for ...
Orica signs major gas deal with Esso and BHP (0) November 13, 2013 Orica has a signed a three-year sale deal with BHP Billiton and Esso Australia Resources which will see it purchase up to 42 petajoules of natural gas over three years. ...
China increases investment in QCLNG project by $1.9bn (0) November 13, 2013 The China National Offshore Oil Corporation has increased its stake in the QCLNG project being constructed on Curtis Island after increasing its share in BG Group’s Surat and Bowen Basin ...
Iron ore miner bullish about price (0) November 13, 2013 According to BC Iron’s managing director, iron ore prices will remain above $US100 a tonne for the next two years, with the expected cash cow to come off the back ...
Whitehaven used ‘misleading’ biodiversity information: report (0) November 13, 2013 As a court decision on whether to allow Whitehaven’s Maules Creek Mine to go ahead draws closer, Lock the Gate Alliance claim they have mounting evidence that the project received ...
Volvo enlists Jean-Claude Van Damme in latest truck stunt (0) November 13, 2013 Slackliners, CEOs, hamsters, and bulls are just some of the unusual props Volvo Trucks has recently used to demonstrate its trucks’ capabilities.
Romanian government Rosia Montana rejection doesn’t dissuade Canadian miner (0) November 13, 2013 Despite the rejection of mining approval for what could be Europe’s largest gold mine, Gabriel Resources is still positive of Rosia Montana’s future.
Alkane ups its gold resource estimate (0) November 13, 2013 Alkane Resources has announced a 13.5 per cent increase in its Tomingley gold project resource estimate.
CSG work banned from water catchment areas (0) November 13, 2013 CSG activity has been banned in water catchment areas in Sydney and the Illawarra, effective immediately, with NSW Resources Minister Chris Hartcher saying community concerns around the practice had intensified. ...
Phone found in injured driver’s truck (0) November 13, 2013 It is understood a mobile phone has been uncovered from the wreck of a haul truck involved in the accident on Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek site last month where ...
Clive Palmer tests the ATO, refuses to pay $6.2m carbon tax bill (0) November 12, 2013 Newly sworn in MP Clive Palmer said his company Queensland Nickel will not pay a $6.2 million carbon tax bill, challenging the ATO to start legal proceedings.
Seven Group to cut another 650 WesTrac jobs (0) November 12, 2013 Mining machinery dealer WesTrac has announced a further 650 jobs will be shed, following 375 redundancies announced in late-June, citing a reduced demand from the resources sector.
We will not go where we’re not wanted: Santos (0) November 12, 2013 Santos CEO David Knox has reaffirmed his company will not pursue CSG exploration on properties that do not want it after being quizzed about the potential health effects of the ...
Worker injured at shipyard (0) November 12, 2013 A worker has been seriously injured at a floating dock this morning in Henderson, Western Australia.
Twiggy ups his FMG stake, miner successfully re-prices debt facility (0) November 12, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest splashing out nearly $AU11 million on FMG shares last week as the company amends its debt facility.
Glencore’s upgraded export berth a boon for local suppliers (0) November 12, 2013 Glencore says the development of Berth 8 at the Port of Townsville has injected more than $20 million into the North Queensland economy.
New open cut coal mine slated for Tasmania (0) November 12, 2013 Mining company Indicoal is seeking approval for an open cut mine near Hamilton in Tasmania.
Perilya employees asked to sacrifice $1.8m pay rise (0) November 12, 2013 The owner of Broken Hill’s silver, lead and zinc mine has asked workers to sacrifice $1.8 million in wage increases promised for 2014 after reporting an operating loss of $20 ...
Romania rejects Europe’s largest gold mine (0) November 12, 2013 Continued protests have seen Romania’s Government give way to the people and reject the massive proposed Rosia Montana gold mine.
Ulan mine community day draws crowd of over 600 (0) November 12, 2013 Glencore opened the gates of its Ulan mine to more than 600 people over the weekend as part of a community day aimed at showcasing both its open cut and ...
GlencoreXstrata turns pink for breast cancer fundraiser (1) November 12, 2013 Donning pink hard hats and rallying support from surrounding communities, GlencoreXstrata’s Ulan mine workforce have raised more than $27,000 dollars for the McGrath Foundation.
CSG land access talks slammed for being “restrictive” (0) November 11, 2013 NSW Greens MLC Jeremy Buckingham has expressed concerns that only a select number of interest groups have been invited to talks aimed at granting property access to CSG exploration companies. ...
Rio Tinto launches new diamond marketing strategy in China (0) November 11, 2013 Rio Tinto has launched its latest diamond marketing program in China, stating that the growth in volume from its Argyle mine will help meet Asia’s growing demand for the precious ...
Peabody workers vote down pay deal (0) November 11, 2013 Workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine have rejected an enterprise agreement offered by the company which would have seen them receive zero, two and two pay percentage increases plus bonuses over ...
POSCO offers $1.4bn collateral for Roy Hill project (0) November 11, 2013 Korean steel manufacturer POSCO has announced it will offer up its 12.5 per cent share in Roy Hill Holdings as collateral for the massive Pilbara iron ore project as moves ...
Lack of locomotive work for Downer due to resources slowdown (0) November 11, 2013 Downer EDI’s CEO Grant Fenn has said that the mining slowdown has hurt the engineering company’s locomotive business, with the focus now on helping customers manage their assets.
Orica earns $602m profit for 2013 FY (0) November 11, 2013 Orica has announced a net profit of $602 million for the 2013 FY, a jump of nearly 49% year on year.
Single appeal sets Sorby back (0) November 8, 2013 A single appeal has been lodged against KBL Mining’s Sorby Hills silver, lead and zinc project in Western Australia.
New mining law centre to tackle CSG negotiations (0) November 8, 2013 Fair negotiation of landowner compensation for coal seam gas extraction is one of the issues Queensland’s new mining law research centre will be honing in on.
Data modelling and forecasts – no longer optional for Australian miners? (0) November 8, 2013 Mathworks Senior Application Engineer David Willingham explains why Australian miners needs to upscale their data modelling to remain competitive.
Deal inertia rife in mining (0) November 8, 2013 Widespread deal inertia and a gap between seller and buyer price expectations are contributing to the further decline in mining deal volumes and values over the third quarter.
BHP dumps oil exploration project (0) November 8, 2013 BHP has dumped plans to explore an oil and gas well off the The Philippines coast as the company continues to pull out of energy projects not located in the ...
First Australian dust suppressing dump truck body launched (0) November 8, 2013 Austin Engineering is launching its first Westech flow control body for off-highway trucks in Australia.
AngloGold Ashanti sees cost cutting results (0) November 8, 2013 Ramping up production and cutting costs has seen AngloGold Ashanti’s earnings jump in the third quarter.
State MP wants mining in water catchment banned (0) November 8, 2013 After touring parts of Sydney’s water catchment area, one NSW MP says he will take concerns over the “damage” longwall mining has caused to Premier Barry O’Farrell.
Bandanna Energy awarded EIS approval for Springsure Creek (0) November 8, 2013 The QLD government has approved Bandanna Energy’s Springsure Creek coal mine’s EIS for its operations in the Bowen Basin.
Uranium pollution fears as mine vehicle leaves authorised areas (0) November 8, 2013 The Rio Tinto subsidiary that operates the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has been accused of a safety breach after a vehicle left the mine’s controlled areas.
Discount mining royalties on the table for Galilee miners (0) November 7, 2013 The Queensland Government has today revealed a plan it hopes will drive mining development in the State’s Galilee Basin.
Downer EDI flags revenue uncertainty (19) November 7, 2013 Downer EDI says a reduction in major capital works by miners will affect the company’s bottom line, with uncertainty surrounding revenue for the 2014 financial year.
Port Hedland breaks iron ore export records, again (0) November 7, 2013 Port Hedland has posted another record month of iron exports to China, with 25.2 million tonnes of the steel making ingredient that sailed away easily beating the previous record highs ...
Linc Energy dumps coal gasification project (0) November 7, 2013 Linc Energy will close its Chinchilla underground coal gasification facility after accusing the Queensland government of siding with the rival CSG sector.
Caterpillar workers from Burnie to work in Thailand (0) November 7, 2013 Some of the workers from the Caterpillar plant in Burnie will work at the factory in Thailand that took jobs from their own plant.
Waratah Coal’s rehabilitation efforts fail ‘environmental duty’ (0) November 7, 2013 Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has been slapped with an Environmental Protection Order over failures to meet its environmental duty to rehabilitate almost 300 exploration holes drilled on private properties.
Stable iron ore price a boon for miners (3) November 7, 2013 Australia’s iron ore miners have added over $65 billion to their value over the last financial year as the crash in iron prices failed to materialise.
Ausdrill halves profit forecast (139) November 7, 2013 Downgrading its profit forecasts by half, mining service company Ausdrill is the latest contractor to be hit by the weaker mining market.
Rio Tinto’s rough diamonds go under the hammer (0) November 7, 2013 Some of Rio Tinto’s largest rough diamonds from three of its operating diamond mines have gone under the hammer.
Glencore CEO invited to Collinsville by concerned locals [VIDEO] (0) November 6, 2013 CEO of GlencoreXstrata, Ivan Glasenberg, has been invited to Collinsville by two concerned community members who want him to witness the impacts of the mine closure firsthand.
Leighton awarded $249m coal mine contract (0) November 6, 2013 Leighton Contractors has won a three-year, $249 million contract at the Isaac Plains open-cut coal mine near Moranbah.
Mining health and safety tips (0) November 6, 2013 An insight into the occupational risks and hazards miners face on site, and how they can avoid some of the dangers, from I Think Mining.
Picnic in protest of Santos Pilliga Forest CSG work (0) November 6, 2013 A cultural heritage camp and workshop has been set up near Ten Mile Dam in the NSW Pilliga State forest in protest of the Santos gasfield development.
Glencore takes out Australian Mines Rescue Competition (0) November 6, 2013 Glencore’s Oaky Creek North mine has won the Australian Mines Rescue Competition at Cook Colliery.
Pay relief for Gujarat mine workers (0) November 6, 2013 Gujarat workers are finally set to receive wages owed to them as the company’s new managers announce plans to pour up to $350 million into the business to keep it ...
Industry group says carbon tax cut will not mean big savings (0) November 6, 2013 AIG has warned that the Government’s repeal of the carbon tax will not immediately result in major savings for consumers.
Ausdrill calls timeout, profit downgrade expected (0) November 6, 2013 Mining services company Ausdrill is warning challenging market conditions will impact its bottom line.
Caterpillar to cut 200 jobs in Burnie (0) November 5, 2013 Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar will cut 200 jobs from its Burnie plant in Tasmania’s north-west.
Queensland gas boom fires up job numbers (0) November 5, 2013 A new report by Energy Skills Queensland found the gas sector will employ more than 14,100 workers when it peaks in 2024, double the number predicted previously.
Australia will be the biggest loser as China slows down: Business Monitor (0) November 5, 2013 New research has found Australia’s resources sector is set to suffer the spill over effects of a sharp investment slowdown.
Peabody workers march in protest (0) November 5, 2013 Around 100 workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine marched through the small township to the company’s office yesterday before voting on a new pay deal.
200 contractors cut from Anglo’s Dawson coal mine (0) November 5, 2013 Anglo American will cut 200 contractor jobs at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland as the company moves to reduce operating costs.
Whitehaven posts $82m loss, looks to double production (0) November 5, 2013 Whitehaven Coal admits it has been a challenging year for the company, posting a full year loss of $82 million.
GlencoreXstrata sells off PNG copper stake (0) November 4, 2013 GlencoreXstrata agreed on Friday to offload its 80 per cent stake in the undeveloped Frieda River mine in Papua New Guinea to Australian miner PanAust.
Chevron pours cold water on Gorgon expansion (0) November 4, 2013 Chevron has confirmed the expansion of its Gorgon LNG project has been shelved until the total cost of firing up its three-train facility on Barrow Island is finalised.
BHP dumps plans to develop T2 at Abbot Point (0) November 4, 2013 BHP Billiton has formally withdrawn from being the preferred developer of Terminal 2 at the Port of Abbot Point as the company also confirms it has pulled out of building ...
Peabody’s Coppabella mine workers vote in favour of new pay deal (0) November 4, 2013 Workers at Peabody Energy’s Coppabella mine have voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement which will see them receive zero, two and two and a half pay percentage increases ...
Production costs on the up at Newmont’s Boddington mine (0) November 4, 2013 While costs across Newmont Mining’s Asia Pacific operation fell, the company’s Boddington gold mine in Western Australia recorded increasing production costs for the September quarter.
Bradken/Norcast dispute settled (0) November 4, 2013 Bradken’s board has announced that it and two of its directors have resolved a dispute with Norcast in the Federal Court over bid-rigging.
Rio Tinto and Chinalco join together for technology partnership (0) November 4, 2013 Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing new mining technology.
Helensburgh miners urged to end pay deal dispute (3) November 4, 2013 With Helensburgh mine workers set to vote on a new enterprise agreement today, employees have been sent a letter from Peabody’s chief operations officer urging them to vote up the ...
Kevin’s Corner secures federal approval (0) November 4, 2013 The Federal Government has signed off on GVK Hancock’s Kevin’s Corner project in Queensland, making it one of the country’s largest coal mines.
And the winner is… Mining (0) November 1, 2013 More than 300 people turned out for the tenth annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards on Thursday night.
Earthquake traps nine miners in BHP mine (0) November 1, 2013 Nine BHP Billiton miners have been rescued after an earthquake rocked an underground nickel mine in Western Australia.
Shree Minerals open Tasmanian iron ore mine (0) November 1, 2013 Shree Minerals have officially opened the Nelson Bay River mine after a protracted process which saw court injunctions and protests levelled against the company.
WA moves to streamline environmental approvals (0) October 31, 2013 Western Australia has joined its eastern counterparts to become the latest state government to announce it is reforming its mining approvals process.
10th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards: mining’s reason to celebrate (0) October 31, 2013 With the judges decisions handed down all there is left to do is chill the beer and champas for Australian Mining’s 10th annual Prospect Awards, being held at the Ivy ...
Boral worker blames local council for mine closure (0) October 31, 2013 Recently redundant Boral employee and local Wingecarribee councillor Graham McLaughlin has blamed a lack of council support for the closure of Boral’s Medway mine.
300 coal jobs hang on the approval of Acland mine expansion: New Hope (0) October 31, 2013 305 Queensland coal jobs hang in the balance as approval for the expansion of New Hope’s New Acland coal mine approaches decision day.
Fortescue looks to refinance (0) October 31, 2013 In a bid to reduce its interest rate, Fortescue Metals Group has announced it is looking to amend and re-price its $US5 billion senior secured credit facility.
Dark matter searched for in underground mine experiments (0) October 31, 2013 After months of experiments hunting for dark matter in a US former gold mine, scientists have finally released results.
Downer donates $50k a year to the Smith Family (0) October 31, 2013 Downer EDI will donate $150,000 over three years to the Smith Family to help disadvantaged Australian kids access education and learning programs.
Sandvik cuts NSW manufacturing jobs (0) October 30, 2013 Mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik will cut 37 jobs from its New South Wales operations as it battles weaker demand.
Australia should strive to be the world’s top uranium producer: AUA (0) October 30, 2013 The Australian Uranium Association has said it’s about time Australia aimed to be the world’s top uranium producer, pointing to a raft of policy changes required to meet the target. ...
Northern Star uncovers coal in the Pilbara (0) October 30, 2013 Northern Star Resources has struck coal while looking for gold in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Calling all women working in the NSW mining sector (0) October 30, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council is seeking women with experience in the state’s mining industry to fill out a quick survey so it can better understand how to attract and retain ...
NSW mining supports ICAC recommendations (0) October 30, 2013 Recommendations today made by the New South Wales corruption watchdog have been welcomed by the mining industry.
Komatsu cuts profit target as mining demand drops (0) October 30, 2013 Weak demand in the resource sector has forced mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu to cut its full-year operating profit forecast by a third to $2.16 billion.
BHP Billiton donates $500k to bushfire victims (0) October 30, 2013 Mining giant BHP Billiton has today donated $500,000 to aid communities affected by last week’s bushfires in New South Wales.
Environment Minister to visit Abbot Point as decision on approval looms (0) October 30, 2013 Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt will visit Abbot Point coal terminal today as the decision to approve or reject its proposed expansion draws closer.
ICAC says coal corruption was inevitable, recommends tighter controls (0) October 30, 2013 Corrupt conduct over New South Wales coal licences has been possible because of policy and regulation floors, the corruption watchdog says.