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- Anglo American release a video about women in mining (0) January 16, 2015
Anglo American has released a video aimed at showing the opportunities open to women at its mining operations.
- WA police continue search of FIFO workers for drugs (0) January 16, 2015
WA Police have commenced the second phase of Operation Redwater with searches of Pilbara Airstrips used by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
- Former Anglo boss to face court accused of stealing over $9 million (0) January 16, 2015
A former Anglo American executive will face court on January 29 accused of stealing millions from the company.
- Local business get behind Mt Thorley-Warkworth continuation (0) January 16, 2015
The Mt Thorley-Warkworth project has drawn wide support from local businesses, fearful loss of 1300 jobs will have a devastating impact on local economy.
- Slight rise in iron ore price, but more pain predicted (0) January 16, 2015
The six day iron ore slump has come to an end, with the price rising slightly during the last trading session.
- Metso continues strategy by selling Process Automation Systems business to Valmet (0) January 16, 2015
The divestment is in line with Metso’s new strategy under which Metso will focus on products and services for mining, aggregates, and oil & gas industries.
- Coal worker flown to hospital after truck rollover (0) January 15, 2015
A coal mine worker has been flown to hospital with suspected facial fractures after the truck he was driving rolled over at Jellinbah Mine.
- Bravery awards for firies at QLD truck explosion (0) January 15, 2015
Firefighters who were injured during a rescue at a truck rollover and ammonium nitrate explosion last year will receive bravery awards for their selfless efforts.
- Safety notices issued at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine (0) January 15, 2015
Western Australia’s Department of Mines and Petroleum has issued prohibition notices at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine.
- Earthquake hits Tasmanian mine (0) January 15, 2015
An earthquake struck near the Savage River open cut mine at 10:37am yesterday.
- PanAust cuts jobs in bid for increased efficiency (0) January 15, 2015
Around 182 jobs will soon be cut from the operations of copper/gold/silver miner PanAust, with more redundancies to come later in the year.
- Iron ore tipped to hit $US58 a tonne (0) January 15, 2015
Citi has cut its 2015 iron ore price forecast from $US65 a tonne to just $US58 a tonne.
- Sabotage confirmed at fracking gas well (0) January 15, 2015
A Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has found a leaking valve at a Buru Energy gas well was deliberately damaged.
- Kerman wins Nova nickel accommodation contract (0) January 15, 2015
Kerman has won the contract for Sirius Resources Nova nickel project’s accommodation camp.
- Kingsgate gold mine shut down amid health fears (0) January 15, 2015
Kingsgate Consolidated has been forced to close its Chatree gold mine in Thailand after orders from the country’s environmental watchdog.
- Maules Creek produces close to 100k tonnes of coal (0) January 14, 2015
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine has produced 94,000 tonnes of coal so far, with the company hoping to ramp this up to 6 million tonnes by March.
- X2 resources could go after Vale’s nickel assets (0) January 14, 2015
X2 Resources could make a play for Vale’s nickel business.
- Rio in talks to sell uranium to India (0) January 14, 2015
As part of Rio Tinto’s plan to do more business with India, the company is in talks to sell the country its uranium.
- NSW opal miners need new land leasing solution (0) January 14, 2015
Disputes between opal miners and graziers in Western NSW may find a solution in the suggestions of Walgett Shire mayor David Lane.
- New nickel accumulating plants uncovered (0) January 14, 2015
Researchers have uncovered dozens of new nickel hyperaccumulator plants in a study in Borneo.
- Iron ore price keeps falling (0) January 14, 2015
The price of iron ore has retreated for the fifth day in a row.
- Students call on QUT to sever ties with Adani (0) January 14, 2015
Students of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have lobbied management to sever their relationship with Indian coal miner Adani.
- Sandvik unveils new mid-range cone crushers (0) January 14, 2015
Sandvik has expanded its mining cone crushers, releasing two new mid-range models.
- Miner dying from asbestos poisoning denied compo (10) January 14, 2015
A man with just six months to live has had his asbestos poisoning case dismissed in court due to a legal loophole.
- QLD sees record 2014 coal exports (8) January 13, 2015
QLD has recorded a spike in coal exports in the face of a wider global coal downturn.
- South32 to make Perth its home (0) January 13, 2015
BHP Billiton’s proposed spin-off company South32 has signed a ten-year lease in a Perth office building.
- Polaris Metals iron ore development rejected by EPA (0) January 13, 2015
A proposal for a new iron ore mine in Western Australia has been rejected by the EPA on grounds of irreversible impact on flora and fauna.
- Gold price on a high (0) January 13, 2015 The price of gold has jumped to its highest price in three months as investors continue safe-haven buying.
- Mining jobs subdued, but key roles needed in each state (0) January 13, 2015
Subdued employment levels in resource sectors were predicted by Hays, with key employment trends identified in their recently released Quarterly Report.
- Leighton could put Thiess up for sale (0) January 13, 2015
Speculation is mounting that Leighton Holdings has plans to sell Thiess.
- Woodside and Adani JV to bring LNG to India (0) January 13, 2015
A visit to India over the weekend has seen Woodside CEO Peter Coleman sign a memorandum of understanding with magnate Gautam Adani.
- Rio Tinto to develop $3bn worth of mines in India (0) January 13, 2015
Rio Tinto hopes to open a $US2 billion iron ore mine and a $US500 million diamond mine in India.
- Toro Energy CEO chosen to represent Australia in India (0) January 12, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appointed the head of uranium developer Toro Energy to the Australia-India CEO forum.
- Rose Porteous resurfaces for ‘House of Hancock’ TV series (0) January 12, 2015
The former wife of Lang Hancock has spoken out about her portrayal in the new telemovie which will depict the legal battle between her and Gina Rinehart.
- Olympic Dam sidesteps new tailings facility requirement (0) January 12, 2015
BHP Billiton has sought to increase the size of an Olympic Dam tailings storage facility, from 30m to 40m tall.
- Iron ore shows more signs of weakness (0) January 12, 2015
The price of iron ore has once again fallen below $US70 a tonne.
- BHP to hold Seed Bank ‘think tank’ (0) January 12, 2015
BHP has partnered with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to hold a ‘think thank’ as part of a multi-million dollar Restoration Seed Bank Initiative.
- Mining industry in the spotlight at art exhibition (0) January 12, 2015
An artist has spent time at both underground and open cut coal mines to inspire a new collection of paintings depicting the industry.
- Poland struggles to restructure largest coal miner in Europe (0) January 12, 2015
Polish coal mining giant Kompania Weglowa will be restructured in an attempt to cut costs and rescue the company from a second year of losses.
- One on One: Austmine CEO Christine Gibbs Stewart (0) January 12, 2015
A sit-down with Austmine CEO Christine Gibbs Stewart looking over the state of the METS sector in 2014, and the forecast for 2015.
- CSG revenue set to soar by 148 per cent (0) January 12, 2015 2015 is expected to be a massive year for the coal seam gas industry, but mining and construction machinery manufacturing is set to suffer.
- Russell Vale coal mine to get PAC review (0) January 12, 2015
Planning Minister Pru Goward has ordered the review of Wollongong Coal’s proposed expansion of Russell Vale coal mine.
- Troy receives environmental approvals (0) January 12, 2015
Troy Resources has received environmental approvals for its Guyanese Karouni gold project.
- Transmin signs deal to become Australia’s Yoshikawa circle feeder distributor (0) January 12, 2015
Transmin has signed a new agreement with Yoshikawa Corporation to distribute their full range of circle feeders Australia-wide.
- EPA gain greater powers to monitor gas activities in NSW (0) January 9, 2015
Recent changes to legislation will enable the NSW EPA to oversee gas industry activities through development phases, from exploration to production.
- Job-sharing implemented at FMG mine site (0) January 9, 2015
A reshuffle at FMG’s Cloudbreak mine will see workers move to part-time job sharing for the next six months.
- T4 coal loader at Newcastle gains PAC approval (0) January 9, 2015
The Planning Assessment Commission has recommended the T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island be approved.
- Maules Creek mine sends first coal to port (0) January 9, 2015 Maules Creek mine has delivered its first load of coal to the port of Newcastle as the project works to ramp up to full production.
- Atlas launches Boomer M-Series drilling rig (0) January 9, 2015
Atlas Copco has now launched its new face drilling rigs worldwide.
- BHP donates $250,000 for South Australian bushfire victims (0) January 9, 2015
BHP Billiton has donated $250,000 to the Sampson Flat Bushfire relief fund in South Australia.
- FMG announces 300 million tonne resource upgrade (0) January 8, 2015
Fortescue Metals group has increased its mineral resource base by 300 million tonnes.
- Uranium exploration given the go-ahead on Forrest’s land (0) January 8, 2015
Cauldron Energy has won the right to explore for uranium on Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo pastoral station in the Pilbara.
- Siana gold mine returns to production (0) January 8, 2015
A cease and desist order has been lifted from Siana Gold processing operations by the Philippine’s Mines and Geoscience Bureau.
- Are miners more likely to be divorced? (0) January 8, 2015
A new study on the professions most likely to be married or divorced highlighted miners are amongst the professions most likely to be married.
- Sand quarry proposal near Dubbo (0) January 8, 2015
A proposed sand quarry near Dubbo has been criticised by local residents.
- Gas well leak sparks DMP investigation (0) January 8, 2015
A gas leak at a fracking well in WA has sparked government concerns about the possible involvement of a “third party”.
- More job cuts likely at NZ coal mine (0) January 8, 2015
A continued coal price depression is likely to lead to more job cuts at Solid Energy’s Stockton coal mine.
- Ramelius tops gold production estimates (0) January 8, 2015
After a busy 2014 which saw it acquire a host of new gold mines, Ramelius Resources has beaten its production guidance for the December quarter by 13 per cent.
- ‘Frackman’ CSG documentary set to raise eyebrows (0) January 8, 2015
A new documentary about the coal seam gas industry in Queensland will not get airplay on television, according to the film’s producer.
- Uranium miner announces spill (0) January 8, 2015
Just days after uranium miner Paladin Energy denied it discharged polluted water into a river, the company announced a tank failure at its Kayelekera mine has resulted in a spill.
- The Australian mining services landscape [infographic] (0) January 8, 2015
Ernst & Young have released a new infographic detailing the current challenges facing Australian mining services companies.
- Depressed iron ore price claims more jobs (0) January 7, 2015
The volatile price of iron ore has claimed more jobs with Cape Lambert Resources cutting 117 people.
- WA returns $1 billion in rehab bonds (0) January 7, 2015
The DMP has returned more than $1 billion in bonds to mining companies since the introduction of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund in 2012.
- Miners call on QLD to not raise royalties ahead of election (0) January 7, 2015
The Queensland Resources Council has called on Queensland’s political parties to avoid raising royalties as the state heads to an election.
- Mandalong coal expansion expected in 2015 (0) January 7, 2015
The Mandalong Coal Mine expansion will provide permissions for an additional 115 jobs at the Central Coast mine later this year.
- Mining needs to leap forward by twenty years, Anglo says (0) January 7, 2015
Anglo American boss for technical and sustainability said the mining industry needs to leap forward 20 years while announcing an autonomous truck trial in the U.S.
- Orica to build new flaring plants on Kooragang (0) January 7, 2015
Orica has be given the greenlight for the construction of three new ammonia flaring systems at its Kooragang Island plant.
- Nickel mine closed after chemical spill (0) January 7, 2015
Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia remains closed after a chemical spill last month.
- Fracking guidelines updated in WA (0) January 7, 2015
The WA Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements for proposals from companies wishing to use hydraulic fracturing.
- BHP sends one billion tonnes of iron ore to China (0) January 7, 2015
BHP Billiton has sent one billion tonnes of iron ore to China over 42 years.
- Atlas Copco releases new drilling remote operator stations (0) January 7, 2015
Altas Copco has release new remote operator stations for surface drill rigs.
- Construction of Tasmania’s newest mine begins (0) January 7, 2015
Work has started on a new bauxite mine in Tasmania that is expected to create 180 jobs.
- Glencore looking to extend copper smelting in Mt Isa (0) January 6, 2015
Glencore could extend its copper operations in Mt Isa, with Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell saying he expects a development proposal from the company shortly.
- Patrick buys Dampier Floating Deck (0) January 6, 2015
Oil industry service provider Patrick has reached a new agreement to acquire Apache Energy’s Dampier Floating Deck (DFD) platform.
- Rio Tinto tipped to announce share buyback (0) January 6, 2015
Speculation is mounting that mining heavyweight Rio Tinto is planning on announcing a $5 billion share buyback.
- New Acland coal mine brings new jobs to Toowoomba region (0) January 6, 2015
Approval for expansion of the New Acland coal mine, will provide opportunities for up to several hundred new jobs across construction and operation.
- Oil drops to lowest point in five year years (0) January 6, 2015
Oil prices have fallen to its lowest mark in more than half a decade, dipping below US$50 per barrel.
- Gold price on the rise (0) January 6, 2015
The price of gold is back above $1200 per ounce amid concerns over the Greek elections and lower oil prices.
- First shipment of gas leaves Curtis Island (855) January 6, 2015
Australia’s first shipment of gas from the QCLNG gas plant left Curtis Island on Monday afternoon, bound for Singapore.
- Caterpillar shares slide as oil falls (0) January 6, 2015
Caterpillar shares have fallen as it joins a number of companies suffering from a contracting oil price.
- FIFO camp renewals to meet opposition in WA (0) January 6, 2015
Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has declared plans to oppose the renewal of FIFO leases around Karratha and Newman.
- Glencore restarts coal mining (0) January 6, 2015
Glencore has officially restarted its coal mining operations, after closing all of its Australian operations over the Christmas break.
- Paladin denies uranium pollution claims (0) January 6, 2015
Paladin Energy has denied claims it released toxic water from its Kayelekera uranium mine into a local river system in Malawi.
- Dartbrook coal mine attracting buyer interest (0) January 5, 2015
Anglo American says there are several parties interested in purchasing Dartbrook coal mine.
- BHP workers sacked for using mobiles will be reinstated (0) January 5, 2015
Two men sacked by BHP for using their mobile phones at work will be reinstated following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission.
- New fuel savings for Anglo American coal haulage (0) January 5, 2015
A new technology contract will ensure future fuel cost savings for Anglo American’s coal operations in Australia.
- Rinehart speaks on iron ore royalties rebate debate (0) January 5, 2015
A West Australian Government scheme to reduce royalties for junior iron ore miners has been met with criticism from Gina Rinehart.
- A happy new year for iron ore prices but will it last? (0) January 5, 2015
Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
- NZ miner wins bravery medal (0) January 5, 2015
Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
- Komatsu reach Australian milestone (0) January 5, 2015
Komatsu is celebrating 50 years of operation in Australia.
- Adani awards Downer EDI $2 billion coal contract (7) January 5, 2015
Downer EDI has won a $2 billion contract for works at Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
- Anglo American submits Drayton South mine plan a third time (0) January 5, 2015
Anglo American has submitted plans to develop its Drayton South mine for the third time.
- Train drivers strike at Aurizon rail yard (0) January 5, 2015
Locomotive drivers at Mackay have taken a 24 hour protected strike action over the weekend.
- Watpac wins Sirius nickel project contract (0) January 5, 2015
Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
- Decmil win QCLNG well contract (0) January 5, 2015
Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
- Attempted miner poisoning at Roy Hill mine (0) December 18, 2014
Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
- Gems introduces heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers for oil and gas equipment (0) December 17, 2014
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems) has announced the global launch of a new range of heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers.
- Sandvik and Downer join forces on service solutions for mining materials handling projects (0) December 16, 2014
Sandvik Mining Systems is partnering with Downer EDI Limited (Downer) to offer high-level field service and maintenance solutions.
- Secret buyer walks away from Lakewood Mill purchase (0) December 12, 2014
Silver Lake Resources has failed to sell its Lakewood gold mill after announcing a buyer was interested in October.
- Miner killed in wall collapse at Grasstree coal mine (0) December 12, 2014
A second miner has been killed at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine after an underground collapse.
- BC Iron cuts jobs (20) December 11, 2014
BC Iron has cut jobs in order to deal with the falling price of iron ore.
- Woman becomes chair of NSW Minerals Council for first time (0) December 11, 2014
Northparkes mines managing director Stefanie Loader is the new chair of the NSW Minerals Council.
- “Dutch disease” effects could be unwinding rapidly as dollar plummets (0) December 11, 2014
There are indications that the effect of “Dutch disease” in Australia is more pronounced than that in Canada.
- Santos slashes spending (0) December 11, 2014
Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
- Glencore chief promises returns to investors (0) December 11, 2014
Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
- New FIFO travel solution launched (0) December 11, 2014
A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
- Mining-focused startups offered cash for innovative ideas (0) December 11, 2014
Do you have a good idea for a mining-focused startup? One company is offering $70,000 in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake in new businesses that have real ...
- Surveyor error revealed in Cyclone George donga deaths (0) December 11, 2014
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
- Coal train crash in Queensland (0) December 11, 2014
The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
- New Zealand holds its first mines rescue comp (0) December 11, 2014
New Zealand has held its inaugural mines rescue competition at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine.
- Another Barrow Island worker commits suicide (0) December 10, 2014
A man working at Chevron’s Gorgon Project has taken his own life.
- Dark matter mine study comes to Australia (0) December 10, 2014
A Victorian gold mine is the latest former mining operation to be used to study dark matter.
- Rio Tinto didn’t expect iron ore to crash this low: CFO (0) December 10, 2014
Head of finance at Rio Tinto said the falling price of iron ore, coal and oil has come as a surprise to most in the industry.
- Chicago Pneumatic launches its first industrial ATEX certified impact wrench (0) December 10, 2014
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new range of impact wrenches designed to provide power, high quality and excellent ergonomics.
- Callide and Dartbrook coal mines for sale as Anglo targets cost savings (37) December 10, 2014
Anglo American’s Callide and Dartbrook coal mines are for sale as the miner announces a massive transformation that will see it shed 35 per cent of its workforce globally.
- UQ launches new responsible mining course (0) December 10, 2014
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
- APA to buy QCLNG pipeline (0) December 10, 2014
APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
- Rio Tinto enters into digital data agreement (0) December 9, 2014
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Active Navigation for big data management and cloud services.
- GVK says it will look to finance Alpha coal mine when time is right (0) December 9, 2014
GVK Hancock said it is focused on finalising approvals for its Alpha coal project in the Galilee Basin before looking to finance the $10 billion project.
- Origin uncovers new gas discovery off Victoria (0) December 9, 2014
Origin Energy has uncovered new gas deposits off Victoria., in the Otway Basin.
- Toro raises millions for WA’s first uranium mine (0) December 9, 2014
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has added $3.9 million to its bank balance after a recent capital raising program.
- Iron ore price on the way down (0) December 9, 2014
The price of iron ore has once again slipped below $US70 a tonne.
- PAC holding final meeting on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project (0) December 9, 2014
The Planning Assessment Commission will meet in Gunnedah on Thursday to hear final submissions on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project.
- Massive need for miners in the US (0) December 9, 2014
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
- BHP Billiton calls its new company South32 (0) December 9, 2014
South32 is the name BHP Billiton has chosen to call its new company.
- Rapid radiation detectors for mining and coal seam gas operations (0) December 9, 2014
ADM Instrument Engineering introduces a new range of radiation detectors from Thermo Scientific for coal seam gas (CSG) and mining operations.
- Rio Tinto and Sydney Uni expand autonomous mining partnership (0) December 8, 2014
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto have announced they will extend their autonomous mining research partnership for five years.
- Simandou iron ore fight could be settled out of court (0) December 8, 2014
Vale said it might consider settling the Simandou iron ore fight with Rio Tinto out of court.
- Bradken gets takeover offer, says growth not dependent on commodities recovery (0) December 8, 2014
Bradken shares soared last Friday on news of a takeover offer from a private equity consortium.
- Flooded iron ore market needs ACCC spotlight: former Rio staffer (0) December 8, 2014
Former Rio Executive Mal Randall said the move by iron ore majors to increase production at a time the market is oversupplied should be investigated by the ACCC.
- Suing miner expected to drive 20 hours home: Lawyer (0) December 8, 2014
Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
- Sandvik to shift to India and China, close European, American operations (0) December 8, 2014
Sandvik has announced a geographical shift, moving its global mining facilities from Euorpe and North America to India and China.
- Orocobre opens new lithium mine (0) December 8, 2014
Orocobre has officially opened its Olaroz lithium mine.
- Coal mine workers return to work after industrial dispute (0) December 8, 2014
300 coal workers have returned to work after their employer tore up a contract with Griffin coal mine last week.
- “Sisters in Mining” program putting Indigenous women in the driver’s seat (0) December 5, 2014
A program which trains Indigenous women to drive mining haul trucks has won a national award.
- Price of iron ore rises (0) December 5, 2014
The price of iron ore has jumped to its highest level in over three weeks.
- Rio Tinto rubbishes merger talks, boasts shareholder returns (58) December 5, 2014
Rio Tinto is on a journey to woo investors, with a presentation in London overnight highlighting the company’s shareholder returns.
- Sand miner to shut North Stradbroke mine (3) December 5, 2014
Sibelco will shut down its North Stradbroke Yarraman sand mine next year.
- Macmahon cuts jobs in Perth (827) December 5, 2014
Mining contractor Macmahon is cutting around 40 jobs in order to deal with the slump in the sector.
- Atlas Iron cuts 80 jobs (0) December 5, 2014
Atlas Iron has cut 80 jobs in the Pilbara in order to stay afloat amid weak iron ore prices.
- Koolan Island workers made redundant, mine to remain closed (0) December 5, 2014
200 workers at Koolan Island mine have been made redundant as the company tries to find a solution for its flooded operation.
- South Australia launch world’s first 3D model to aid exploration (0) December 5, 2014
South Australia has launched a 3D model of its Eastern Gawler Craton to aid new mineral discoveries.
- New tax offset for exploration legislation developed (0) December 5, 2014
The Government is launching an Exploration Development Incentive to help boost exploration for new mineral deposits.
- Unpaid debts forces workers to walk off coal mine (4) December 4, 2014
The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
- Bradken Adelaide foundry to close, up to 119 jobs to go (0) December 4, 2014
Workers have been told in a letter that the Bradken foundry at Kilburn, Adelaide will be “phased out” late next year.
- Mining drug raids continue in WA (0) December 4, 2014
FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
- Alleged Roy Hill mine drug bullies compensated after sacking (0) December 4, 2014
Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
- Top FMG excutive heads rolls (0) December 3, 2014
Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
- Thiess win $250m coal contract (0) December 3, 2014
Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
- Last LNG module arrives on Curtis Island (0) December 3, 2014
The last module for all of the Curtis Island LNG plants has now arrived.
- QGC opens micro-LNG plant (47) December 3, 2014
QGC has partnered with BOC to open a new LNG plant near Chinchilla, QLD.
- Vale considers spin-off of its base metals arm (0) December 3, 2014
Vale is reportedly considering listing its base metals business as iron ore prices fall and costs begin to bite.
- New round of exploration funding granted in WA (0) December 3, 2014
Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
- New coal mine approved in Galilee Basin (0) December 3, 2014
AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
- Atlas Iron cuts board member pay by 15% (0) December 2, 2014
Atlas Iron is cutting its bosses pay by 15 per cent as two members of the board step down.
- PPK acquires drilling equipment company (111) December 2, 2014
PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
- Police target FMG workers in drug search (0) December 2, 2014
FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
- Mentors needed to support NSW’s mining women (0) December 2, 2014
Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
- Bulga receives approval for minelife extension (0) December 2, 2014
The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
- Miners warned to clearly report on reserves (0) December 2, 2014
The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
- Former Wallabies captain charged after Maules Creek mine protest (0) December 2, 2014
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
- EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA (0) December 2, 2014
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
- ABB launches new ventilation system for mines (0) December 2, 2014
ABB has launched its SmartVentilation system for underground mines.
- Exploration investment continues to fall (0) December 2, 2014
Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
- FMG’s dongas not built to cyclone strength (0) December 2, 2014
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
- Mining worth $37 billion to the state of Queensland (0) December 1, 2014
A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
- Russell Vale coal allowed to mine 400m of longwall 6 (0) December 1, 2014
Wollongong Coal’s plan to extend longwall mining has been approved the by the Planning Assessment Commission.
- SA conference to highlight exploration (0) December 1, 2014
Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
- Copper falls to new low (0) December 1, 2014
The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
- Anglo American to resubmit Drayton South mine proposal (0) December 1, 2014
Anglo American will try to gain approval for its Drayton South mine expansion for the third time.
- Iron ore could be in trouble for over ten years: analyst (0) December 1, 2014
An analyst out of China has warned the price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US50 a tonne.
- FMG slashes costs to deal with iron ore price slump (0) December 1, 2014
FMG has moved to slash capital expenditure by $US650 million as the price of iron ore remains at five-year lows.
- Moolarben Stage 2 coal expansion goes before PAC (0) December 1, 2014
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine Stage 2 proposal was referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.
- Sedgman win GEMCO processing contract (0) December 1, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Groote Eylandt Mining’s manganese mine expansion.
- Koolan Island workers stood down (0) December 1, 2014
With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
- Australian Mining – News in Focus 28/11/14 (0) November 28, 2014
Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
- Small improvement for geologist employment (0) November 28, 2014
Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
- Women in mining not getting a fair go, wages 27 per cent lower (0) November 28, 2014
Female mining professionals are being paid 27 per cent less than their male counterparts.
- South Australia launches new geoscientific data on unexplored provinces (0) November 28, 2014
South Australia has released new gravity data on its most underexplored provinces.
- Rio Tinto ups coal reserves and confirms iron ore ramp up (0) November 28, 2014
Rio Tinto has increased its thermal coal reserves in the Hunter Valley.
- Miner sues for $2 million after car crash (0) November 28, 2014
A man who left a mine site after work and drove for 10 hours before crashing is suing for negligence.
- Gina Rinehart wins Chairperson of the Year award (0) November 28, 2014
Gina Rinehart has won CEO Magazine’s Chairperson of the Year award for the second year running.
- BHP pushes Senate to can union meetings on site (0) November 28, 2014
BHP coal boss Dean Dalla Valle has pressed the Senate to help prevent union representatives from meeting with members in workplaces.
- Chinese launch new large wheel loader (0) November 28, 2014
Chinese company LiuGong has launched its largest wheel loader to date at Bauma China.
- Sedgman wins Alcoa Kwinana contract (0) November 28, 2014
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Alcoa’s Kwinana filtration plant.
- FMG denies it will close Cloudbreak mine (0) November 28, 2014
FMG has dispelled rumours it is closing Cloudbreak mine in WA after an analyst said the miner was considering mothballing the high cost operation.
- Coking coal mines will see global shutdowns (0) November 28, 2014
Coking coal mines will be closed or suspended at a steady rate until a reduced supply drives a price recovery, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has said.
- Equal time rosters could fight FIFO suicide (0) November 27, 2014
The chairman of a WA parliamentary inquiry into the effects of FIFO on mental health has said that “equal time” could be the optimum FIFO roster compression for mining workers.
- Mining investment plunges to record lows (12) November 27, 2014
Investment in new mining projects is at its lowest level in 10 years.
- BC Iron loses three board members (0) November 27, 2014
Three resign from BC Iron board as the falling iron ore price starts to squeeze.
- QAL bomb hoaxer said he was Osama Bin Laden (0) November 27, 2014
A Gladstone 19 year old has been prosecuted for making bomb threats to a Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) employee.
- Mine fire kills 26 in China (0) November 27, 2014
26 Chinese miners are dead after a coal mine fire in the northeast of the country.
- Paddington incident leads to crusher shutdown (0) November 27, 2014
A loader became lodged in an ore crusher at the Paddington Mill last week, with no workers injured.
- Centennial Coal to shut down Angus Place coal mine (0) November 27, 2014
Centennial Coal is placing its Angus Place mine in ‘care and maintenance’ following a restructuring of its operations.
- Santos to strip back costs and investment (0) November 27, 2014
Santos will embark on a campaign of cost cutting and halting investment in the face of slumping oil prices.
- Search on for a “mining champion” to defend industry (0) November 27, 2014
Do you want to win a three year contract to defend the mining industry? An association in QLD is running a competition aimed at fighting back against negativity levelled at ...
- Iron ore falls again as ex Rio boss warns of more volatility (0) November 27, 2014
The price of iron ore has fallen again and ex-Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese warned that it wouldn’t be picking back up again in a hurry.
- Koolan Island iron ore mine flooded (0) November 27, 2014
Pit wall instability has led to a collapse at the Koolan Island hematite mine, with seawater flooding the main pit.
- Whitehaven to explore for more coal (0) November 27, 2014
Whitehaven Coal has applied for a new exploration licence near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
- Capital Safety launches new hot work lifelines (0) November 27, 2014
Capital Safety has introduced a new range of self-retracting lifelines designed for high heat applications.
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