5000 new mining jobs in South Australia by 2017 (63) November 14, 2014 The South Australian government says 5000 new jobs will be created by 2017 when the state’s mineral and energy resources production increases to $10 billion a year.
90 jobs cut from BHP’s Nickel West operation (0) November 14, 2014 BHP Billiton is cutting 90 workers from its Nickel West project after failing to find a buyer for the business.
Glencore to close for Christmas (0) November 14, 2014 Glencore will be closing all Australian coal operations for three weeks over the Christmas break, amid global oversupply and weak price concerns
New project hub for Aurizon (0) November 13, 2014 Aurizon Holdings has set up a project hub in Perth to work on iron ore rail and port for the West Pilbara project, but is wary of commercial hurdles.
Mining wages flat-line (0) November 13, 2014 Falling commodity prices has seen mining wage growth come to a near stand-still, with the industry posting its smallest ever quarterly wage increase.
FMG warns Rio and BHP to play nice with China (0) November 13, 2014 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has warned that BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are risking Australia’s bilateral relationship with China by flooding the world market with iron ore.
Mining tax will make a comeback: Julia Gillard (0) November 13, 2014 Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the mining tax to the introduction of Medicare, predicting the minerals policy will make a comeback.
FIFO suicide victim avoided on-site counselling (0) November 13, 2014 The family of Rhys Connor have told a parliamentary inquiry their son refused to access on-site counselling for fear of losing his job.
Automated haul trucks coming to NSW (0) November 12, 2014 BHP will be bringing automated haul trucks to the Mount Arthur coal mine, a new technology trial likely to begin in the next 12 months.
Gorgon workers intent on 20/10 roster (0) November 12, 2014 Industrial action may be on the cards for the Gorgon LNG project, according to unions on site after workers voted down the latest EBA proposal.
Rio Tinto cuts Argyle jobs (0) November 12, 2014 Rio Tinto has cut positions from its Argyle diamond mine as CEO Sam Walsh reiterates his love for the gem.
Strike action delayed at Port Hedland (0) November 12, 2014 Industrial action planned by tugboat engineers at Port Hedland has been delayed after an intervention was granted by the Fair Work Commission last night.
BHP won’t sell Nickel West assets (0) November 12, 2014 BHP has announced that it will not sell its Nickel West assets after it was unable to find a buyer on its terms.
Aurizon carries out share buyback (0) November 12, 2014 Aurizon has announced it will carry out an on-market buy back of its shares.
New boost for WA lithium production (9) November 11, 2014 Cobre Montana was pleased to announce new processing licence agreements with potential to cement WA’s position as a long-term major supplier of lithium.
WA turns spotlight on FLNG safety (0) November 11, 2014 A parliamentary inquiry into the safety of floating LNG processing plants is underway in Western Australia this week.
457 workers on Gorgon work 52 days straight (0) November 10, 2014 Filipino workers on Barrow Island a working for 52 days straight, twice as long as Australian workers, according to the AMWU.
Mining resumes on Cockatoo Island (0) November 10, 2014 Pluton Resources is not yet out for the count, with iron ore operations resumed on Cockatoo Island.
Precarious positioning contributed to operator death (0) November 10, 2014 Investigations into the death of a 25 year old excavator operator have shown the man was working on a precarious edge when the machine rolled over.
Injecting quality into fuel management (0) November 10, 2014 To help operations BP has devised a systemised approach to achieving and maintaining fuel cleanliness on mine sites.
Overhaul for safety legislation in WA (0) November 7, 2014 WA state government has committed to modernising safety legislation in mining and petroleum industries, inviting submissions to the consultation process.
Final module installed at GLNG (0) November 7, 2014 Santos have announced yet another milestone for their Curtis Island gas liquefaction plant, with the installation of the final LNG train module.
Iron ore again drops to new low (0) November 7, 2014 After slumping to US$77 per tonne earlier this week, iron ore has now fallen to a new five year low.
100 BMA coal mine jobs to go at Crinum (0) November 7, 2014 BMA will cut 100 positions from its Crinum mine as it ramps down longwall development ahead of schedule.
Ausenco and QGC winners at global infrastructure awards (0) November 6, 2014 Two Australian resource companies have been recognised at an international infrastructure awards program for using innovative software solutions to help build their projects.
BHP slips through American oil export ban (0) November 6, 2014 BHP Billiton will soon take advantage of a loophole in American law to export an oil product from Texas.
Gold hits four year low (0) November 6, 2014 Gold is continuing its downwards slide, dropping to a new four year low of US$ 1160 per ounce.
New Japanese investment in Stanmore Coal (0) November 6, 2014 Central Queensland coal will get a shot in the arm thanks to investment in Stanmore Coal by a Japanese mining corporation.
Michelle Landry claims bullying by CFMEU (0) November 6, 2014 Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has made allegations union bullying and threats made towards her family.
New prospects for FIFO legislation in WA (0) November 5, 2014 The debate around FIFO mental health is heating up, with the WA inquiry to hear recommendations from the CFMEU and Chamber of Minerals and Energy today.
Chevron to house new workers on ‘Floatel’ (0) November 5, 2014 Around 1200 more workers could be brought to work on Barrow Island, thanks to a new accommodation facility that has been dubbed the ‘floatel’.
Need for lean- what Mining can learn from ‘Smart’ Manufacturing (0) November 5, 2014 The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Inquiry hears FIFO workers avoid anti-depressant medication (0) November 4, 2014 A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
Mick Davis and X2 rumours as yet unconfirmed (0) November 4, 2014 Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
Coal carrying ‘Murder Ship’ under scrutiny (0) November 4, 2014 A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
New gas pipeline from Murrin Murrin to Tropicana (1132) November 3, 2014 A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
China and Russia increase natural resources ties (0) November 3, 2014 Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Antarctic mining ban to be indefinite (0) November 3, 2014 A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
Pluton calls police on appointed receivers (0) November 3, 2014 The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Increased efficiency needed at Olympic Dam (0) November 3, 2014 Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
MACA win Rio Tinto Brockman contract (0) November 3, 2014 MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Residents fear new ammonium nitrate plant in Newcastle (0) November 2, 2014 Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
Fire response capability at QCLNG (0) October 31, 2014 The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
Legacy Iron former MD to pay $868,000 (0) October 31, 2014 The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
Batman protester targets Whitehaven Coal haul trucks (0) October 31, 2014 A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.
CSG protests take an ugly turn in Gloucester (0) October 31, 2014 CSG protests in Gloucester took an ugly turn this week as AGL started fracking at its Waukivory pilot project.
Pastor Blaster: Shot fired in mining protest (0) October 31, 2014 A pastor in Western Australia was arrested after firing a warning shot above workers’ heads in Mount Margaret.
National Riggers Day (0) October 31, 2014 Tomorrow is National Riggers Day, November the First, so show some appreciation for the high risk work performed by dogmen, riggers and crane drivers.
Drayton miners devastated at mine extension rejection (0) October 30, 2014 Fear, anxiety and uncertainty: that’s how Drayton miners have described their feelings around the government’s decision to reject an expansion of their coal mine.
Report warns against mining near drinking water catchment (0) October 30, 2014 Government scientists have raised concerns over a proposed coal mine expansion by Wollongong Coal, stating it could put Sydney’s drinking water at risk.
Space miner sees test vehicle go up in flames (0) October 30, 2014 Planetary Resources has hit its first hurdle after its test mining vehicle was destroyed when its unmanned rocket exploded soon after take-off.
Mental illness compensation claim dismissed (0) October 29, 2014 A man who was rostered on to work the day of the Moura mine disaster has had his compensation claim for psychological damage dismissed.
Super Pit boss leaves the top job (0) October 29, 2014 The Super Pit’s general manager Russell Cole has left the top job in unexplained circumstances.
Magnetite haul truck catches fire (0) October 29, 2014 A truck hauling magnetite has caught alight while transporting in Queensland.
Meet the game changers at Convention 2014 (0) October 29, 2014 The future of Australia’s manufacturing sector, leadership and mastering complex projects are just some of the big issues to be debated when thousands of engineers of all disciplines descend upon ...
Iron ore price drops below $80… again (0) October 28, 2014 Volatility continues in the world iron ore market, with futures slipping below $US80 for the December contract on the Singapore exchange.
Peabody optimistic about coal rebound (0) October 28, 2014 With widespread cost cutting and commodity prices bottoming out in coal, Peabody CEO Greg Boyce said investors could see that the worst may be over.
New coal at West Wallsend despite Mt Sugarloaf contraversy (0) October 28, 2014 Glencore has received approval to mine out two new longwall panels at the West Wallsend coal mine, in a controversial decision by the Planning commission.
New anti-corruption laws tabled in Senate (0) October 27, 2014 Greens senator Christine Milne will introduce a bill to compel mining companies to report significant financial dealings with foreign governments.
China steel boom is done: BlueScope boss (0) October 27, 2014 Paul O’Malley, CEO of BlueScope Steel, has said that the need for steel has peaked in intensity in China.
M&E Indonesia starts this week (0) October 27, 2014 OZMINE 2014 and M&E Indonesia have combined to exhibit the latest technological developments in the mining industry, and showcase mining in Indonesia.
Making fuel FIT for miners (0) October 27, 2014 All of its major industries – construction mining, manufacturing, and logistics – require a constant stream of fuel to continue to operate. It truly is the lifeblood of Australian industry.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh isn’t going anywhere (0) October 24, 2014 Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has won the approval of his board, receiving a long-term, open-ended contract to stay in the top spot.
ERA to lift safety standards at Ranger Uranium Mine (0) October 24, 2014 The Ranger Uranium mine has been directed to improve process safety procedures on site, due to insufficient safety when a leach tank collapsed last year.
Broken NSW planning system puts 9000 jobs at risk (0) October 24, 2014 The NSW Minerals Council says close to 9000 jobs in the Hunter Valley are at risk due to the state’s “broken” planning system.
FIFO rosters not ideal according to DMP (0) October 23, 2014 The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
Boart Longyear receives $300m financial bail out (0) October 23, 2014 Boart Longyear has had its financial future secured following Centerbridge Partners’ decision to increase its investment in the company.
ANU backpedals on divestment blacklist (0) October 23, 2014 Australian National University chancellor Gareth Evans has expressed his regret over their resource company stock divestment.
Coalpac to liquidate after PAC rejects mine expansion (0) October 22, 2014 Coalpac has announced it will go into administration, after the PAC rejected applications for expansion to the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines.
Is this Italy’s laziest miner, or the World’s? (0) October 22, 2014 Skiving off takes a whole new level of meaning, when you consider the story of 60 year-old Italian miner Carlo Cani.
BHP posts record iron ore, coking coal production (0) October 22, 2014 BHP Billiton has achieved record coal and iron ore production in the September quarter, attributing the results to its “relentless” focus on productivity.
More pressure on 100 per cent FIFO in CQ (0) October 22, 2014 Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
Australia’s low productivity needs more than simple initiatives (0) October 21, 2014 The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals ...
Peabody looking to reduce staff (0) October 21, 2014 Peabody Energy is seeking staff to accept voluntary redundancies in the face of a difficult coal market.
Ausdrill warns of profit downgrade (0) October 21, 2014 Mining service company Ausdrill has downgraded its profit forecast, causing shares to plummet.
WA resources in a state of transition (0) October 21, 2014 WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of ...
Anglo’s Drayton South mine rejected by PAC (0) October 21, 2014 Anglo American’s Drayton South mine has been rejected by the Planning and Assessment Commission in order to protect the nearby Coolmore and Darley thoroughbred studs.
NT Police in animal mineshaft rescue (0) October 21, 2014 Northern Territory Police were confronted with a difficult situation last weekend when called to rescue a kangaroo from an abandoned copper mine shaft.
Talisman scoops up Sinclair nickel mine (0) October 20, 2014 Glencore have agreed to let the Sinclair Nickel Project go to Talisman Mining for $10 million.
Downer nabs Tenix for $300 m (0) October 20, 2014 Downer EDI will buy privately owned Tenix Holdings Australia, signing an agreement worth $300 million which will be completed at the end of the month.
Vale to sell 20 per cent Indonesian nickel (0) October 20, 2014 The Brazilian miner has signed a divestment contract with the outgoing Indonesian government, to sell the stake to Indonesian parties within five years.
TAI says Queensland coal is the “mouse that roars”. (0) October 20, 2014 The battle between The Australia Institute (TAI) and the coal industry rages on, with a new paper released last week playing down state coal revenue.
Rio boss says Fortescue is ‘panicking’ (0) October 20, 2014 Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
WA miner dies of drug overdose (0) October 20, 2014 Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
Citic threatens defamation against Palmer’s Mineralogy (0) October 17, 2014 Mineralogy has lashed out at estranged Chinese business partners Citic with claims they have made moves to “silence the truth” with a defamation suit.
WA Premier Colin Barnett continues attack on Rio and BHP (0) October 17, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is angry at Rio Tinto and BHP and he’s not afraid to say so, this time accusing the pair of bullying junior miners.
FMG CEO Nev Power joins Barnett in Rio Tinto, BHP fight (0) October 17, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power said he understands Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett’s frustration at Rio and BHP over their iron ore expansion plans.
FMG sets new iron ore record (0) October 17, 2014 Fortescue Metals Group has shipped 60 per cent more ore this year than last year as the company hits its eighth straight quarterly record.
BHP confirms London listing for new company (0) October 17, 2014 BHP has confirmed market rumours and will list its newly demerged company on the London Stock Exchange after only eyeing the ASX and JSX for listing.
‘No Scabs’ BHP protester fails to get job back (0) October 17, 2014 A miner at the Saraji coal mine, who was sacked after he waved a sign that stated: “No Principles – Scabs – No Guts”, has lost a court case to ...
WA offers to pay Yancoal more for coal (0) October 16, 2014 The West Australian premier, Colin Barnett, has said the state government’s move to buy into the Premier coal mine was unusual but necessary.
Sloppy criteria for ANU shares divestment (6) October 16, 2014 Iluka Resources has criticised the evaluation which led to divestment of shares in the mineral sands miner by the Australian National University (ANU).
Weir Minerals acquires crushing company (0) October 16, 2014 Weir Minerals expands in footprint in the comminution process through the acquisition of crushing machinery maker Trio Engineered Products.
WA Premier backpedals on Rio, BHP collusion claims (0) October 16, 2014 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has backed away from comments he made about Rio Tinto and BHP, saying he never meant to suggest the companies were colluding.
Alleged Bechtel breast flasher denied defamation case (0) October 15, 2014 A Bechtel employee accused of showing off her “new found assets” on site has failed to reveal the identity of her complainant to sue for defamation.
Arrium may sell part of Newcastle mill site (0) October 15, 2014 Arrium may sell part of its Newcastle steel mill site and lease it back. Such a move could raise as much as $100m for the company.
Industry growth centres to link industry and science (0) October 15, 2014 The federal government will fund industry growth centres in five sectors that will encourage better use by business of Australian research
Labor looks to revive mining tax (0) October 14, 2014 Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
Tony Abbott defends BHP’s 100% FIFO coal mine (0) October 14, 2014 Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
AusGroup wins massive Ichthys LNG contract (0) October 14, 2014 AusGroup, in a joint venture with Meisei Industrial, have won a $197 million contract for work at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project.
New submission aimed at reducing mine approval times (0) October 14, 2014 The Tasmanian state government has been blamed for allowing inefficiencies and legal challenges to cause protracted mine approval times.
The South Australian government says 5000 new jobs will be created by 2017 when the state’s mineral and energy resources production increases to $10 billion a year.
Australia agreement to supply India uranium just took a step forward, and is good news for miners.
BHP Billiton is cutting 90 workers from its Nickel West project after failing to find a buyer for the business.
Atlas Copco launches the first of its MEYCO branded mobile concrete sprayers.
Glencore will be closing all Australian coal operations for three weeks over the Christmas break, amid global oversupply and weak price concerns
Aurizon Holdings has set up a project hub in Perth to work on iron ore rail and port for the West Pilbara project, but is wary of commercial hurdles.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has warned that BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are risking Australia’s bilateral relationship with China by flooding the world market with iron ore.
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the mining tax to the introduction of Medicare, predicting the minerals policy will make a comeback.
Shenhua’s huge Watermark Coal project has been recommended for approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
The family of Rhys Connor have told a parliamentary inquiry their son refused to access on-site counselling for fear of losing his job.
Rockmore International has released a new series of DTH hammer drills – the ROK 600T.
BHP will be bringing automated haul trucks to the Mount Arthur coal mine, a new technology trial likely to begin in the next 12 months.
Industrial action may be on the cards for the Gorgon LNG project, according to unions on site after workers voted down the latest EBA proposal.
Rio Tinto has cut positions from its Argyle diamond mine as CEO Sam Walsh reiterates his love for the gem.
Industrial action planned by tugboat engineers at Port Hedland has been delayed after an intervention was granted by the Fair Work Commission last night.
BHP has announced that it will not sell its Nickel West assets after it was unable to find a buyer on its terms.
Aurizon has announced it will carry out an on-market buy back of its shares.
Citigroup is forecast the iron ore price will fall below the US$60 per tonne watermark next year.
Cobre Montana was pleased to announce new processing licence agreements with potential to cement WA’s position as a long-term major supplier of lithium.
The rescue team from Bulga coal mine has taken top honours at the annual Mines Rescue Open Cut competition.
The University of Melbourne’s Fraser Murrell investigates the potential for gold ‘backwardation’ to lead to a new GFC and increase in the gold price.
Yancoal will receive a $2.8 billion investment injection from Yanzhou Coal to keep it going as the industry waits out low commodity prices.
A parliamentary inquiry into the safety of floating LNG processing plants is underway in Western Australia this week.
Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has posted a net profit decrease of 33 per cent for the year to September 30.
Atlas Copco has upgraded its MT42 mine truck with a newly designed box.
The current slide of iron prices will hurt more than just miners.
Filipino workers on Barrow Island a working for 52 days straight, twice as long as Australian workers, according to the AMWU.
Warren Mundine proved a poor choice to negotiate with local aboriginal groups, who have voiced their distrust in the indigenous chairman.
Pluton Resources is not yet out for the count, with iron ore operations resumed on Cockatoo Island.
Investigations into the death of a 25 year old excavator operator have shown the man was working on a precarious edge when the machine rolled over.
Austmine has teamed up with CRC ORE to provide new opportunities for Australian mining equipment, technology, and services companies.
The growing importance of miners’ social licence to operate, especially in the wake of the ANU divestments, is being examined.
To help operations BP has devised a systemised approach to achieving and maintaining fuel cleanliness on mine sites.
ABB Australia announces the latest release of its proven process control solution, System 800xA Minerals Library 5.1/5 with new features.
The NSW Minerals Council has accused The Australia Institute of ‘jumping the shark’ over its latest paper on coal miners and energy poverty.
WA state government has committed to modernising safety legislation in mining and petroleum industries, inviting submissions to the consultation process.
Santos have announced yet another milestone for their Curtis Island gas liquefaction plant, with the installation of the final LNG train module.
Two separate maritime strikes are due to affect iron ore shipping, as well as oil and gas support vessels over the next fortnight.
After slumping to US$77 per tonne earlier this week, iron ore has now fallen to a new five year low.
BMA will cut 100 positions from its Crinum mine as it ramps down longwall development ahead of schedule.
Two Australian resource companies have been recognised at an international infrastructure awards program for using innovative software solutions to help build their projects.
BHP Billiton will soon take advantage of a loophole in American law to export an oil product from Texas.
Gold is continuing its downwards slide, dropping to a new four year low of US$ 1160 per ounce.
Central Queensland coal will get a shot in the arm thanks to investment in Stanmore Coal by a Japanese mining corporation.
Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has made allegations union bullying and threats made towards her family.
Bulga Underground Operations has been convicted of a workplace health and safety breach which resulted in injury of a worker at the Beltana mine.
Solid Energy has ruled out re-entering the Pike River coal mine, deeming it too dangerous.
The debate around FIFO mental health is heating up, with the WA inquiry to hear recommendations from the CFMEU and Chamber of Minerals and Energy today.
Around 1200 more workers could be brought to work on Barrow Island, thanks to a new accommodation facility that has been dubbed the ‘floatel’.
Hastings Deering staff are staring down the barrel of pay cuts up to 25 per cent, according to union representatives.
Alcoa has pleaded guilty to breaching safety laws related to the death of a contractor in 2009 and could be fined up to $200,000 later this week.
Iron ore prices have been forecast to continue their decline following falls to a new low this week.
Hughes Drilling has won an extension to its contract at Anglo American’s Callide coal mine.
The move towards ‘smart mining’ incorporates a convergence of IT and operational technologies, which have the ability to revolutionise safety, productivity and efficiency.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2014 Conference has kicked off in London and promises to provide miners with software products to help them drive productivity and efficiency on site.
A submission to the WA inquiry into FIFO mental health has revealed a trend of non-reporting of mental health issues due to fear for employment prospects.
BHP has announced a new round of cuts at its Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Some confusion has arisen over the movements of X2 RFesources, which was founded by former Xstrata chief Mick Davis.
A coal carrier already under investigation for the deaths of three workers has attracted fresh scrutiny related to its seaworthiness in Australian waters.
The Women in Industry Awards 2015 have officially launched.
Leard Forest Alliance activists have locked themselves to Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine’s overland conveyors, in the second day of protests.
The company vying to build WA’s first uranium mine has secured $10 million to help make it happen.
A new gas pipeline construction contract has been awarded to Spiecapag Lucas for a line that will run east from Murrin Murrin in Western Australia.
Russia and China are increasing their resources ties following bi-lateral talks on enhancing their cross-border mining co-operation.
Another truck carrying explosive materials has been involved in an accident on Central Queensland road last week.
A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
Olympic Dam is looking for increased efficiencies according to BHP Asset president Darryl Cuzzubbo, speaking at UniSA last Friday.
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
MACA has been awarded the contract to build an access road between Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 and Brockman 4 iron ore mines.
Local residents have voiced their concerns about a new AN plant on Koorangong Island, saying the plant would be a “soft target” for terrorist attacks.
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Some of the top stories from Australian Mining this week…
The QCLNG Plant on Curtis Island has taken delivery of a new fire truck, to enhance incident response capabilities.
The managing director of Legacy Iron Ore, Sharon Heng, has resigned effective immediately with an unusual set of conditions.
A protestor of Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek coal mine has marked Halloween by dressing up in bat suit, climbing a tripod and disrupting hauls trucks leaving the company’s Tarrawonga mine.
CSG protests in Gloucester took an ugly turn this week as AGL started fracking at its Waukivory pilot project.
A pastor in Western Australia was arrested after firing a warning shot above workers’ heads in Mount Margaret.
A gold mine project has been rejected by the Victorian Government due to environmental and health concerns.
Austin Engineering has developed to new JEC bucket designs for Letourneau wheel loaders.
Tomorrow is National Riggers Day, November the First, so show some appreciation for the high risk work performed by dogmen, riggers and crane drivers.
Fear, anxiety and uncertainty: that’s how Drayton miners have described their feelings around the government’s decision to reject an expansion of their coal mine.
Government scientists have raised concerns over a proposed coal mine expansion by Wollongong Coal, stating it could put Sydney’s drinking water at risk.
Queensland deputy premier Jeff Seeney has accused the Labor Party of being “captive of the CFMEU” after a commitment to end 100 per cent FIFO practices.
The NSW government wants to know why so many people are dying on mine sites, with 17 fatalities Australia-wide in 2013-14.
Adelaide based exploration company Minotaur has landed the prestigious title of Queensland Explorer of the year for the Artemis discovery.
Planetary Resources has hit its first hurdle after its test mining vehicle was destroyed when its unmanned rocket exploded soon after take-off.
A man who was rostered on to work the day of the Moura mine disaster has had his compensation claim for psychological damage dismissed.
The Super Pit’s general manager Russell Cole has left the top job in unexplained circumstances.
A truck hauling magnetite has caught alight while transporting in Queensland.
Whitehaven Coal is set to rail first coal from its Maules Creek mine in January 2015, two months ahead of schedule.
Around 10 000 miners will go on strike at Freeport-McMoran’s Grasberg mine following a series of fatal accidents.
Around 75 positions will go at the Boggabri coal mine as an interim haulage project wraps up.
A former Anglo American executive has been accused of stealing more than $4 million from the company.
The future of Australia’s manufacturing sector, leadership and mastering complex projects are just some of the big issues to be debated when thousands of engineers of all disciplines descend upon ...
Volatility continues in the world iron ore market, with futures slipping below $US80 for the December contract on the Singapore exchange.
With widespread cost cutting and commodity prices bottoming out in coal, Peabody CEO Greg Boyce said investors could see that the worst may be over.
A former Palmer United Party candidate has accused Palmer of seeking a PUP seat in the Latrobe Valley to gain political leverage for his mining interests.
Indian coal miner Adani has called a Fairfax article claiming that major banks have backed away from its Abbot Point coal expansion inaccurate.
Glencore has received approval to mine out two new longwall panels at the West Wallsend coal mine, in a controversial decision by the Planning commission.
Galilee Basin mines face a dim future, and will struggle to find investors according to a report released by an American anti-coal group.
Greens senator Christine Milne will introduce a bill to compel mining companies to report significant financial dealings with foreign governments.
Paul O’Malley, CEO of BlueScope Steel, has said that the need for steel has peaked in intensity in China.
OZMINE 2014 and M&E Indonesia have combined to exhibit the latest technological developments in the mining industry, and showcase mining in Indonesia.
Allegations of “cartel conduct” by mining companies and Aboriginal heritage service providers are under investigation by the ACCC.
Australian Mining unveils who took home the gongs from last week’s Prospect Mining awards.
Mt Gibson Iron has temporarily suspended mining at Koolan Island’s main pit due pit wall instability.
All of its major industries – construction mining, manufacturing, and logistics – require a constant stream of fuel to continue to operate. It truly is the lifeblood of Australian industry.
Looking at top stories of the week…
St Barbara has called on the Solomon Islands Government aid to ensure its tailings dam does not burst in the upcoming wet season.
Miners from across the country are heading to the big smoke as the industry prepares for the 11th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Oaky Creek North have done Glencore and Australian coal mining proud, winning the national Mines Rescue Competition yesterday.
There is still hope that the project to create a major, $5 billion steel project in Gladstone will get off the ground.
BHP has made a massive donation to help improve the health and wellbeing of kids in WA, kicking in $20 million for Telethon.
Macmahon has extended its work stoppage standstill in Mongolia until early November.
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition have pulled a proposed billboard for the G20 summit, following a backlash that it featured paedophilic overtones.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has won the approval of his board, receiving a long-term, open-ended contract to stay in the top spot.
The Ranger Uranium mine has been directed to improve process safety procedures on site, due to insufficient safety when a leach tank collapsed last year.
The NSW Minerals Council says close to 9000 jobs in the Hunter Valley are at risk due to the state’s “broken” planning system.
Anglo American wants the Premier of NSW to save 500 jobs and overturn PAC’s rejection of Drayton South mine.
The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
Bechtel has won a national safety award for implementing a program which rewards people for safe behaviours.
Pollution in the MacArthur River has prompted Borroloola clan elders to protest and submit a management plan to NT Government.
Underground mining contractor PYBAR has won the contract to develop and mine Ramelius Resources’ Vivien gold project.
Boart Longyear has had its financial future secured following Centerbridge Partners’ decision to increase its investment in the company.
Atlas Iron has reduced its cash costs and upped its iron ore production guidance.
Beadell Resources has signed a Letter of Intent for a mining partnership with MACA on its Tucano gold project in Brazil.
The Cadia East mine has reached the propagation of Panel Cave 1 through to the surface.
Yesterday the federal government announced its proposed changes to the Renewable Energy Target, which were welcomed by Alcoa’s Portland smelter.
Australian National University chancellor Gareth Evans has expressed his regret over their resource company stock divestment.
Silver Lake Resources has sold its Lakewood gold mill for $5.5 million
The head office of ANZ is in lock-down as around 80 people protest the bank’s funding of fossil fuel projects.
Coalpac has announced it will go into administration, after the PAC rejected applications for expansion to the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines.
There are calls for the planning framework in NSW to be overhauled following the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine, which could cost 500 people their jobs.
The CFMEU said the rejection of Anglo’s Drayton South mine is a devastating blow for the Hunter Valley.
Skiving off takes a whole new level of meaning, when you consider the story of 60 year-old Italian miner Carlo Cani.
BHP Billiton has achieved record coal and iron ore production in the September quarter, attributing the results to its “relentless” focus on productivity.
Queensland Labor has announced plans to end 100 per cent FIFO hiring practices for mines near Central Queensland mines if elected next year.
A gas drilling rig manager has told a coronial inquest yesterday that in regard to the safety the industry “has gone back to the bad old days”.
Newcrest has slashed operating costs at its Cadia Valley operations as commercial production commenced at its newly built panel cave two.
Anglo American says PAC’s rejection of the Drayton South mine comes as a “shattering blow” to the local community of Muswellbrook.
The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals ...
Glencore workers from different coal mines in Central Queensland are set to go head-to-head in a battle away from the coal face.
Peabody Energy is seeking staff to accept voluntary redundancies in the face of a difficult coal market.
Mining service company Ausdrill has downgraded its profit forecast, causing shares to plummet.
Crushing Services International has been fined $115,000 for the death of a worker at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine last year.
WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of ...
Anglo American’s Drayton South mine has been rejected by the Planning and Assessment Commission in order to protect the nearby Coolmore and Darley thoroughbred studs.
Northern Territory Police were confronted with a difficult situation last weekend when called to rescue a kangaroo from an abandoned copper mine shaft.
Glencore have agreed to let the Sinclair Nickel Project go to Talisman Mining for $10 million.
Glencore has contributed $750,000 towards the construction of a new health care centre in Wandoan.
Downer EDI will buy privately owned Tenix Holdings Australia, signing an agreement worth $300 million which will be completed at the end of the month.
The Brazilian miner has signed a divestment contract with the outgoing Indonesian government, to sell the stake to Indonesian parties within five years.
A top oilfield service company is painting its drill bits pink to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
Kayakers and canoeists have blocked the port of Newcastle by paddling across the harbour on Friday.
The battle between The Australia Institute (TAI) and the coal industry rages on, with a new paper released last week playing down state coal revenue.
Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
Three WA female miners have been awarded executive education scholarships by Chief Executive women.
Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
A lightning strike caused a massive fire at FMG’s Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara overnight.
A West Australian mine worker has died at a hotel in Uganda.
Mineralogy has lashed out at estranged Chinese business partners Citic with claims they have made moves to “silence the truth” with a defamation suit.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is angry at Rio Tinto and BHP and he’s not afraid to say so, this time accusing the pair of bullying junior miners.
The AMMA has said research shows mental illness is no more prevalent in the mining industry than in other industries.
Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power said he understands Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett’s frustration at Rio and BHP over their iron ore expansion plans.
Fortescue Metals Group has shipped 60 per cent more ore this year than last year as the company hits its eighth straight quarterly record.
Iluka Resources prepares to reopen a West Australian mine thanks to improvement in the mineral sands market.
BHP has confirmed market rumours and will list its newly demerged company on the London Stock Exchange after only eyeing the ASX and JSX for listing.
A miner at the Saraji coal mine, who was sacked after he waved a sign that stated: “No Principles – Scabs – No Guts”, has lost a court case to ...
Caterpillar’s mining division head Steve Wunning has announced his retirement from the company, and will step down early next year.
A Moranbah business owner claims Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s support of FIFO will kill the town.
The West Australian premier, Colin Barnett, has said the state government’s move to buy into the Premier coal mine was unusual but necessary.
Australia and Brazil are set to supply 90 per cent of all seaborne iron ore by 2020.
Iluka Resources has criticised the evaluation which led to divestment of shares in the mineral sands miner by the Australian National University (ANU).
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions has opened a new plant service centre in Henderson, Western Australia.
Weir Minerals expands in footprint in the comminution process through the acquisition of crushing machinery maker Trio Engineered Products.
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh said West Australian Premier Colin Barnett shouldn’t complain about the company’s strategy to increase production seeing as the government signed off on the plan.
Whitehaven Coal has smashed first quarter production by 30 per cent and is on track to deliver the Maules Creek coal mine.
A Bechtel employee accused of showing off her “new found assets” on site has failed to reveal the identity of her complainant to sue for defamation.
Shell’s Australian chairman said companies need to get smarter in the way they deal with activism to ensure future projects are not hamstrung by waves of protests.
Arrium may sell part of its Newcastle steel mill site and lease it back. Such a move could raise as much as $100m for the company.
The federal government will fund industry growth centres in five sectors that will encourage better use by business of Australian research
Just days after he warned miners to “remember who your landlord is”, WA Premier Colin Barnett has questioned why Rio Tinto and BHP are pushing more iron ore into a ...
Iron ore production at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations rose by 12 per cent in the third-quarter, and the miner says it is on track to deliver a 360 million tonne ...
Iron ore has seen a slight price rebound, trading above $US80 a tonne.
A new invention that eradicates bio-fouling of large marine vessels has been awarded the prestigious Golden Gecko Award.
Debts continue to accumulate at the Griffin Coal Mine, as owners Lanco Infratech plan to sell a stake in the project.
Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
Prime Minster Tony Abbott said he supports the use of a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at BHP’s new Caval Ridge mine.
PM Tony Abbott has reiterated his enthusiasm for the future of coal mining in Australia, despite ongoing criticism from fronts both here and overseas.
Mining contractor WDS Limited has posted a shock profit downgrade, forcing managing director Terry Chapman to step down.
AusGroup, in a joint venture with Meisei Industrial, have won a $197 million contract for work at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project.
The Tasmanian state government has been blamed for allowing inefficiencies and legal challenges to cause protracted mine approval times.
Voting has now opened for the 2014 Australian Mining Peoples’ Choice Award.
The Queensland Resources Council says activist litigation is hindering the creation of new mining jobs.
Tony Abbott’s opening of the Caval Ridge coal mine has prompted workers to urge the prime minister to stand up for local jobs.
The West Australian Government has given approvals for Southern Cross Goldfield’s Marda gold project.
Shenhua says it has ‘major reservations’ around some of the recommendations from PAC in regards to its Watermark coal project.