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Alacer Gold selling off its Australian assets (0) June 13, 2013 Alacer Gold has announced its intent to sell off its Australian assets so it can focus on its gold mining operations in Turkey.
Rio sells off Eagle asset (0) June 13, 2013 Rio Tinto has struck a $US325 million cash deal with Lundin Mining to offload its Eagle project located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States.
NZ’s coal mine extension under threat (0) June 12, 2013 An environmental group is attacking the extension of a mine in New Zealand’s west coast, saying the company’s resource consent has elapsed.
Proponents shortlisted for iron ore port expansion (0) June 12, 2013 Esperance Port has shortlisted two corporations to provide proposals on the development of a new multi-user iron ore export facility.
Finance sector downbeat on mining sector (0) June 12, 2013 The outlook continues to be gloomy for mining, with National Australia Bank rating it the most pessimistic industry of the economy.
GlencoreXstrata rumoured to be considering teaming up with Rio (0) June 12, 2013 Global mining heavy weight GlencoreXstrata is reportedly running the numbers on the viability of combining some of its Australian coal operations with mines run by Rio Tinto.
NRW next in line for profits downgrade (0) June 12, 2013 West Australian earth-moving firm NRW Holdings joins a list of mining services companies announcing a profit downgrade.
Mining levels off faster than expected (0) June 12, 2013 Mining has levelled off a year before expected, Western Australia’s top mining lobby group claims.
Newcastle port workers to strike again as dispute continues (0) June 12, 2013 The long running industrial dispute at the Port of Newcastle is far from over, with unions announcing plans strike for 12 hours over three days this weekend.
Seabed mining in rough waters as traditional owners oppose (0) June 12, 2013 The Northern Territory Government is facing stiff opposition to seabed mining from the Groote Eylandt traditional owners.
Coal dust report cover up, results altered (0) June 12, 2013 A community group in the Hunter Valley say a report into train coal dust emissions was altered to better suit the NSW Government’s agenda, after an earlier report was leaked. ...
Rio to finalise asset sales (101) June 12, 2013 Rio Tinto is reportedly moving closer towards offloading a number of its coal assets in Queensland and New South Wales, with thinner margins and lower coal prices driving the play. ...
FIFO debate erupts at Maules Creek Mine (0) June 12, 2013 The CFMEU has called on Whitehaven Coal to employ local workers who recently lost their jobs rather than use a FIFO workforce for the development of its Maules Creek Mine. ...
Company fined after work accident leaves man a quadriplegic (0) June 11, 2013 Broken Hill mining company Perilya has been fined $260,000 after an accident left a worker quadriplegic.
Anglo American commits Aquila mine to care and maintenance mode (0) June 11, 2013 Queensland’s coal sector troubles has today once again reared its ugly head with Anglo American announcing its Aquila coal mine will go into care and maintenance mode from July 30.
Rinehart’s coal mine gets operations contractor (0) June 11, 2013 Development of Gina Rinehart and GVK Hancock’s $10 billion Alpha Coal Project is a step closer with the company appointing Thiess as mine operations contractor.
Mining jobs set for short-term fall in SA: report (0) June 11, 2013 During a time of uncertainty for South Australian’s resources sector the release of a workforce demand report shows employment figures are set to dip.
Remediation efforts continue at abandoned uranium mine (0) June 11, 2013 Queensland officials inspected the abandoned uranium mine at Mary Kathleen last week, as part of an ongoing assessment of the site’s remediation status.
Warning: Weaker iron ore prices ahead (0) June 11, 2013 One of China’s biggest steel manufacturers has warned Australian miners to expect weaker iron ore prices later this year, as China’s steel sector struggles to break even.
Sluggish uranium prices put pressure on industry (0) June 11, 2013 With uranium prices hitting a four-year low last week, analysts predict a resurgence of the rare earth is not expected for 12 months.
Desperate jobseekers add cash incentive to resumes (0) June 11, 2013 As miners move to layoff workers and job prospects in the sector tighten, desperate jobseekers are offering thousands of dollars in cash to anyone who can help them get a ...
34 Chinese officials reprimanded for mine accident (0) June 11, 2013 Thirty-four local government officials have faced punishment in the Sichuan Province of southwest China in relation to a lethal mine accident and an illegal mine.
Miner workforce going 100% local (0) June 11, 2013 Copper mining company Copperchem is looking to switch its entire workforce to local employees.
Barnett says foreign investment rules discriminate against China (0) June 10, 2013 Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett claims that Australia’s foreign investment rules discriminate against China.
Wallarah coal battle continues (0) June 7, 2013 A private members bill regarding the Wallarah 2 Mining project put forward by Independent Member for Dobell Craig Thompson has been rejected by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
BHP confident Chinese growth will persist (0) June 7, 2013 BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie is confident China’s new economic policies will rebalance the country’s commodity demand, positioning it for sustained long term growth.
Workers petition for Hunter Valley mine expansion (0) June 7, 2013 Workers at Anglo’s Drayton mine in the Hunter Valley have started a petition urging the government to support the expansion of their mine, a move they say will save their ...
Small miners eating away at their cash (0) June 7, 2013 Corporate accounting firm Ernst & Young have come out with dire warnings for small miners, saying they are exhausting so much cash they may be compelled to merge with competitors, ...
Two day strikes for Newcastle coal terminal (0) June 7, 2013 The bitter industrial dispute at the Port of Newcastle has deepened as workers at Port Waratah Coal Services go on strike for two days.
More Newcrest jobs slashed (6) June 7, 2013 Newcrest Mining will cut more jobs and close its Brisbane office as the company implements a raft of cost cutting measures to improve cashflow.
161 illegal miners in Ghana face deportation (0) June 7, 2013 The fallout in Ghana from illegal mining by the Chinese continues as police, immigration and intelligence officials arrested over 160 Chinese citizens since June 1, and they intend on deporting ...
Barrick cuts jobs, warns more will go (1) June 7, 2013 With analysts warning the gold price could fall even lower, gold miners are facing increasingly tougher times.
No love lost for Hunter FIFO from councils (0) June 7, 2013 Hunter councils are demanding more involvement in deciding on fly-in fly-out camps like the proposed $100 million temporary camp in Singleton.
Miners looking at human rights policies (0) June 6, 2013 Mining, oil and gas companies are increasingly designing human rights policies that will control the effects of their projects on indigenous communities, according to a native title lawyer.
Greens lobby Future Fund to stop investing in coal (0) June 6, 2013 The Greens have started a campaign to lobby the Future Fund to stop investing in coal companies.
Opportunities for Australian uranium as demand increases (0) June 6, 2013 With world energy demands increasing, Resource Minister Gary Gray said the uranium industry in Australia needs to ramp up.
Toxins at mine sites near homes (0) June 6, 2013 Over 20 mine processing sites in Western Australia may contain toxins such as mercury, lead and arsenic.
Over 100 illegal Chinese miners arrested in Ghana (0) June 6, 2013 Ghanaian police have arrested 124 allegedly illegal Chinese miners, and have been held in Accra, Ghana’s capital, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) said on Wednesday.
GlencoreXstrata cans Cobar expansion contract (1) June 6, 2013 Mining powerhouse GlencoreXstrata has terminated Macmahon’s contract to expand the CSA Cobar mine.
Bechtel defend hiring outside of Gladstone (0) June 6, 2013 Bechtel has hit back at claims they are shutting experienced locals out of work, saying the 500 positions they need are in highly skilled roles.
Roy Hill mine villages plan to accommodate 4600 people (0) June 6, 2013 Plans are underway to build mining camps to accommodate Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting Roy Hill iron ore mine workers in Western Australia.
Greens take aim at Riley Creek mine (0) June 6, 2013 An environmental group received an injunction extension against the planned Shree Minerals mine near Smithton only two weeks ago.
Mining workwear banned at pub (0) June 6, 2013 A Port Hedland pub manager said business is booming since patrons were banned from wearing work uniforms.
Land of The Hobbit up for platinum mining (0) June 6, 2013 The New Zealand Government is looking to advance platinum mining as exploration rights to over 4400 square kilometres of the South Island could be approved this year.
Miner sued by contractor, forced to pay $500k (0) June 6, 2013 Gujarat NRE has been ordered to pay more than half a million dollars to a contractor after failing to pay a bill
Labor Party shows Obeid and Macdonald the door (0) June 6, 2013 Former New South Wales government ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald have been expelled from the Labor Party.
Union leader killed at platinum mine (0) June 5, 2013 A platinum mine in South Africa is the centre of deadly violence as a union leader was shot dead and another one was wounded.
Western Australia close to recession: economist (0) June 5, 2013 A leading economist has warned that Western Australia is close to a recession as unemployment in the state continues to rise.
Rivers feel brunt of mining in TAS (0) June 5, 2013 Tasmania’s Resources Minister Bryan Green said mining activity has contaminated about 40 Tasmanian rivers.
Accessing shale gas would be expensive and difficult (0) June 5, 2013 Researchers from the Australian Council of Learned Academics have said Australia’s shale gas deposits are far greater than previously believed, but accessing them will be difficult.
Mining sector faces confidence crisis: PwC (0) June 5, 2013 Globally the mining sector is facing the flow on effects of uncertainty and a lack of confidence, a report has found.
Boost for SA as mining projects progress (0) June 5, 2013 Three different projects in South Australia significantly progressed yesterday, lifting the state’s resources sector.
Wallarah 2 coal mine to move 10,000 tonnes a week (0) June 5, 2013 The billion dollar Wallarah 2 Coal project plans to transport around 10,000 tonnes of coal a week from Wyee to Newcastle along the main rail line.
Greens reject coal dust report (0) June 5, 2013 The Greens have slammed a report by the Australian Rail Track Corporation that found coal trains do not have stronger associations with elevated dust.
Approved NT mine expansion will create 300 jobs (0) June 5, 2013 GlencoreXstrata’s $360 million expansion plans for its McArthur River mine have been given the green light by the Northern Territory Government.
Cockatoo Coal sells stake in coal exploration project (0) June 5, 2013 Cockatoo Coal has sold its stake in Hume Coal, making Korean steel company POSCO the sole owner of the Southern Highlands coal project.
Contractor dies on Daunia mine (9) June 5, 2013 A contractor died suddenly on BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Daunia mine near Moranbah in Queensland yesterday.
Explorers’ state of origin challenge (0) June 4, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council says the Queensland Government has issued a minerals exploration challenge to NSW just in time for this year’s first State of Origin match.
SA Premier promises $27m for job growth (0) June 4, 2013 SA Premier Jay Weatherill has announced that Thursday’s budget will offer an extra $27 million over two years for the state’s Skills for all program.
Arson suspected at Wangara mining business (0) June 4, 2013 A fire investigation officer is investigating whether a fire at a Wangara mining company’s site overnight was caused by arsonists.
New geotechnical chair UNSW (0) June 4, 2013 An international mining expert has been appointed as the new chair of Mine Geotechnical Engineering at the University of New South Wales.
Coal mine looks to green solution to reduce dust (0) June 4, 2013 A Rio Tinto coal mine is releasing seeds over its operations to reduce dust.
Indigenous employment on the Minerals Council agenda (0) June 3, 2013 The Minerals Council of NSW and the NSW government have signed an agreement to boost jobs for Aborigines.
Freeport mine could be shut for two months (0) June 3, 2013 A government official said on Saturday Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold cannot restart production at its large copper mine until investigations conclude into the mine collapse.
Blaming FIFO for failing relationships is a “cop-out” (0) June 3, 2013 Blaming fly-in, fly-out rosters for destroying relationships is a “cop-out” a women’s mining group claims.
Stop fighting and share infrastructure, Barnett tells mining companies (0) June 3, 2013 In what comes as a reproach to iron ore companies fighting over rail access in the Pilbara, Colin Barnett said warring resource companies were holding projects up more than government ...
BMA’s Daunia mine delivers first coal load (0) June 3, 2013 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s Daunia mine has begun pulling coal from Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Coal trains not a stronger contributor to emissions: ARTC (0) June 3, 2013 The Australian Rail Track Corporation said no changes are required to reduce dust emitted from coal trains in the Hunter.
Bumping up taxes won’t close mines: Greens (0) June 3, 2013 Lifting mining taxes won’t lead to mine closures, Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson claims.
Bechtel hiring 500 workers for Curtis Island LNG (9) June 3, 2013 Bechtel is searching for around 500 workers as it urgently looks to fill roles on Curtis Island as work on the three multi-billion dollar LNG plants accelerates.
More steel price falls coming, iron ore producers told (0) June 3, 2013 Chinese steel producers are decreasing their production to more sustainable amounts, putting smaller West Australian iron ore projects at risk of price falls in the chief export commodity.
State approves $4.2 billion Central Queensland mine (0) June 3, 2013 The Queensland State Government has approved Indian-owned Kevin’s Corner project in Central Queensland despite a coordinator-general’s report warning nearby groundwater supplies would “be permanently lost”.
$18bn cut for Pilbara iron ore miners (0) May 31, 2013 Pilbara iron ore producers could be in for an $18 billion annual revenue cut.
Rio miners take their fight to parliament to save jobs (0) May 31, 2013 More than 1500 people dependant on Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth mine have signed a petition urging the NSW parliament to help safeguard their jobs.
Government addresses competing interests at Woomera (0) May 31, 2013 Australia’s key weapons testing area, Woomera in South Australia sits on top of extensive mineral reserves, a conundrum the Federal Government is attempting to solve.
Adani applies for rail from Galilee to Abbot point (0) May 31, 2013 Adani Mining has applied for an environmental assessment from the federal government of a 300km rail line from Galilee Basin to Abbot Point Coal Terminal as it pushes ahead to ...
Coal miner seeks water discharge approvals (0) May 31, 2013 GlencoreXstrata’s Mangoola coal mine in the Hunter Valley is applying for approval to discharge salt water into the Hunter River.
Weaker capex hints mining boom end (0) May 31, 2013 The mining investment boom may have peaked but economists are still optimistic about the strength of the Australian economy as business spending expectations stays high.
Ausenco chairman resigns (0) May 31, 2013 Wayne Goss, Ausenco’s chairman, has resigned effective today.
FMG puts $576m price tag on rail access (0) May 31, 2013 Fortescue Metals has told Brockman Mining it could charge the company up to $576 million a year to access part of its Pilbara rail line as third party access negotiations ...
Newcastle turbine gone with the wind (0) May 31, 2013 The famous Kooragang Island wind turbine in Newcastle will be up for sale, making way for a coal-loader in the future.
Injured QLD miner gets $290,000 compo (0) May 30, 2013 A worker injured in an underground coal mine in central Queensland in 2009 has received $290,000 in compensation.
Xstrata coal mine expansion plans goes on public display (0) May 30, 2013 Plans to expand the Mangoola coal mine in the Hunter Valley are now open for public exhibition.
Decision on new iron ore mine in Pilbara due next month (0) May 30, 2013 Atlas Iron said it will make a final decision on whether to build a new mine in the Pilbara by the end of next month confirming it had received final ...
Woodside to justify Browse decision, pushes FLNG (0) May 30, 2013 Woodside is close to justifying why it pulled out of plans to develop a gas hub at James Price Point as it plans to tell the state and federal government ...
Mining investment figures to be announced (0) May 30, 2013 Official capital expenditure figures will be announced today, throwing light on the future of Australia’s mining investment boom.
Grim warning for mining services firms (0) May 30, 2013 As the mining boom shrinks, mining services firms will face the brunt of it and many companies could go under in 2013.
Australian miners could invest $150b in Latin America (0) May 30, 2013 Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr said Australian mining companies could invest $150 billion in Latin America over the next decade.
Push to resist CSG protests (0) May 30, 2013 There is a push for the Queensland coal seam gas industry to fight back against a ‘radical’ greens movement and to find new ways to deal with ‘misinformation’ by protestors. ...
Lab worker jailed for forged urine samples (0) May 29, 2013 A former laboratory assistant faces a one year jail sentence for helping WA mine workers get around illegal drugs testing.
China looks to Oyu Tolgoi for concentrate supply (0) May 29, 2013 A mine collapse in Indonesia has decreased regional oversupply of raw materials and Chinese copper smelters are looking to Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine for concentrates in the spot market.
New South Wales shouldn’t have to wait for justice: Opposition (0) May 29, 2013 The state opposition is calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed who has the power to quickly deal with those found guilty by the NSW corruption watchdog.
Seeing Machines signs deal with Caterpillar for fatigue monitoring system (0) May 29, 2013 Technology originally developed at Australian National University will be available through global mining giant Caterpillar, after the US company signed a strategic agreement with Canberra-based Seeing Machines.
Mining boom transitions to the next phase (0) May 29, 2013 With resource exports overtaking construction imports stage three of Australia’s mining boom has arrived.
Pirie declared suitable mining export point (0) May 29, 2013 A government review found Port Pirie to be a feasible place for the mining industry.
CSG protests will end expansion: report (0) May 29, 2013 Protests opposing coal seam gas projects with ‘myths’ are jeopardising around $150 billion investment bonanza, according to a mining industry report.
Victoria gives a leg up to explorers (0) May 29, 2013 In an effort to get a piece of the mining action, Victoria is making it easier for explorers to establish themselves in the state.
Call for domestic gas reserves not welcome by major producers (0) May 29, 2013 Major gas producers Santos and Origin have rejected calls by manufacturing lobbyists to reserve gas for domestic use.
Taroborah Coal Project wants to hire local workers (0) May 28, 2013 A company proposing a coal project 22 kilometres west of Emerald said they want to employ locals and not FIFO workers if the mine gets the go ahead.
Council votes against supporting CSG blockade (0) May 28, 2013 Wollongong City Council has voted to support lawful protests against coal seam gas mining in the Illawarra but stopped short of backing blockades or providing financial support to protesters.
Woodside to expand Pluto project as it looks for more gas (0) May 28, 2013 Woodside Petroleum has announced plans to restart gas exploration as part of a plan to expand its $15 billion flagship Pluto LNG project.
Union slams coal miner for keeping temporary visa workers (0) May 28, 2013 In the face of a coal sector downturn miners are shedding jobs.
Construction ramps up at Tomingley mine (0) May 28, 2013 Development of Alkane Resources’ Tomingley mine, located 60 kilometres north of Parkes, New South Wales, is well under way.
70 jobs scrapped at Mount Owen coal mine (0) May 28, 2013 Mounting production costs will see more than 70 jobs go from GlencoreXstrata’s Mount Owen open-cut coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Coal miners face fines for blasting (0) May 28, 2013 Penalty notices have been issued to the Integra and Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mines for exceeding noise limits.
Oil and gas exploration too close to Abrolhos Islands: Greens (0) May 27, 2013 The Federal Government’s release of potential gas and oil exploration sites has drawn criticism from green groups who say the area is too close to the Abrolhos Islands.
Union slams LNG pay rate claims (0) May 27, 2013 The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has slammed claims by LNG industry leaders that unions are to blame for driving up pay rates without considering productivity.
CSG blockade asks for the council’s help (0) May 27, 2013 Wollongong City Council’s opposition to CSG will be tested tonight when Greens councillor Jill Merrin will ask it to support a blockade if exploration drilling is approved.
Cleaner sues for $1 million after accident at coal mine (0) May 27, 2013 A cleaner is suing her former employer after allegedly falling down a staircase and hitting her head on a metal pole.
Rio starts talks about the future of Bougainville mine (0) May 27, 2013 Talks are today being held on the reopening of Rio Tinto’s Bougainville copper mine, and for the first time landowners will be formally consulted about the project.
$150b LNG boom at risk due to high costs (0) May 27, 2013 The LNG industry has warned $150 billion dollars worth of investment in Australia could be lost if the high cost of building major projects is not fixed within eighteen months. ...
Peabody Energy exposes late starters and slow eaters (0) May 27, 2013 In an effort to squeeze every last drop of productivity out of workers and boost coal production, Peabody Energy has installed business intelligence technology which exposes late starters and extended ...
Farmer asks for Mining Act arbitration amendment (0) May 27, 2013 A farmer in Bylong Valley is protesting against what he calls a loophole in the Mining Act that lets miners force ‘compulsory arbitration’.
Mining underneath NZ homes expected to start mid 2014 (0) May 27, 2013 Newmont Waihi Gold expects to start work on its controversial $1 billion Correnso underground mine next year, depending on how long project appeals take.
Greens investing in mining centre (0) May 27, 2013 The Tasmanian Greens have acquired $100,000 in the state budget to carry out a feasibility study into creating a mine remediation and innovation centre of excellence.
Mounting costs threaten gas golden age: IEA (0) May 27, 2013 The “golden age of gas” predicted by the International Energy Agency two years ago faces mounting pressure from increased coal consumption and community concerns.
Pro-mining rally attracts 2000 (831) May 27, 2013 A rally to show support for the mining industry in Tasmania attracted more than 2000 people in Tullah on Saturday.
AIMEX returns to Sydney in August (0) May 27, 2013 Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition – AIMEX, is returning to Sydney in late August, showcasing the latest mining equipment, products and services.
Positive discrimination won’t help women: Rio (0) May 24, 2013 One of Australia’s senior businesswomen says a move to force companies to appoint women to their boards will create a culture of compliance, mediocrity, and resentment.
Gun shots heard at CSG protests (0) May 24, 2013 The CSG protests at Tara have taken an ugly turn with three gun shots being fired this morning.
Jobs to go at Premier Coal (0) May 24, 2013 Chinese controlled miner Premier Coal is cutting jobs at its Collie mine.
Gina Rinehart rated as Australia’s most powerful woman (0) May 24, 2013 Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has out-rated some top names in the business world to take out the 16th spot in Forbes magazine’s annual most powerful women in the world list. ...
Suicide bombers strike African uranium mine (0) May 24, 2013 Suicide bombers have killed at least 20 people in a French-run uranium mine in northern Niger.
Foreign mining uprooting Mozambique families (0) May 24, 2013 A new report from Human Rights Watch states more than 1,400 families in Mozambique are being moved to allow for Australian and Brazilian coal mining operations.
Sell mining know-how overseas: Austrade (0) May 24, 2013 A senior trade official says Australian mining service businesses can overcome the sharp fall in local demand by targeting overseas mining hot spots.
BHP projects in doubt after CEO’s comments (0) May 24, 2013 There is uncertainty over whether BHP Billiton will proceed with its last remaining planned expansion projects after comments from newly appointed chief executive Andrew Mackenzie.
Coal terminal workers walk off the job (0) May 24, 2013 More than 200 workers at Port Waratah Coal Services walked off the job this morning as part of an eight hour strike as a long running dispute over new enterprise ...
Band together to stop mining: Greens (0) May 24, 2013 Greens Senate candidate Adam Stone has called on the Fraser Coast community to step up their fight if they want to stop coal mining in the region.
Coal industry leader says eco-activists need to be held accountable (0) May 23, 2013 A coal industry leader claims extreme environmental activists are ideologically driven to destroy Australia’s coal industry but have no commercially reliable and affordable solution to global climate change.
Boom time blues as investment hits peak (0) May 23, 2013 A government report has shown the investment stage of the mining boom has possibly peaked.
BHP awards SubZero $2m contract (0) May 23, 2013 Mining services company SubZero Group has won a $2 million dozer push works contract at BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur Coal mine.
Improve productivity or face job losses: Cook Colliery (0) May 23, 2013 Workers at Caledon Resources’ Cook Colliery have been given until June 1 to improve mine efficiencies, or face extensive job losses.
Call for mining companies to publish payments (0) May 23, 2013 A coalition of organisations and individuals is asking Australian mining giants to make mining payments to governments more transparent.
Clean up ordered for Bendigo mine site (0) May 23, 2013 A mine tailings site has received a Pollution Abatement Notice to clean up contaminated sand in the area.
Commodities “supercycle” ending (0) May 23, 2013 Australia’s mining sector is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of projects suffering being put on the backburner, cost blowouts, and the slashing of exploration budgets.
Newcrest cops a legal blow, exploration licence questioned (0) May 22, 2013 A New South Wales court has brought into question an exploration licence held by Australia’s largest gold miner Newcrest.
Santos confirms uncontrolled oil leak in Queensland (0) May 22, 2013 Santos has come under fire from environmentalist groups after it confirmed the leakage of 240,000 litres of oil over five days near the Queensland-South Australian border.
BHP cuts 100 WA jobs (0) May 22, 2013 BHP will slash about 100 jobs across its six Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
CSG tensions come to blows (0) May 22, 2013 Tensions have boiled over after a scuffle between a coal seam gas protestor and a QGC contractor broke out at a blockade near Tara in Queensland yesterday.
Chinese investors flock to Darwin (1) May 22, 2013 The first Australia China Minerals Investment Summit is being held in Darwin this week to help attract business and mining opportunities to the Territory.
Mining has majority’s support: poll (0) May 22, 2013 A Newspoll survey has shown 96 per cent of Australians believe the mining industry plays a vital role in the economy and 69 per cent view it positively.
ATO orders Peabody to pay $72m in taxes and penalties (0) May 22, 2013 US coal giant Peabody Energy has been ordered to cough up about $22 million in fines and pay $50m in unpaid taxes after investigations by the Australian Taxation Office found ...
Legal battles hurting Tasmanian mining (0) May 22, 2013 The Tasmanian Minerals Council has said persistent legal challenges against proposed mines in the Tarkine could repel mining operators from the state.
Iron ore train derails in WA (0) May 22, 2013 A freight train carrying iron ore to Esperance Port has derailed, scattering 32 carriages and about 2240 tonnes of the commodity across the tracks.
More strikes to hit Newcastle coal terminal (0) May 22, 2013 Workers at Port Waratah Coal Services will strike again this Friday as part of an ongoing industrial dispute.
Boart Longyear cuts over 1000 jobs (897) May 22, 2013 Massive cuts across the contract mining sector have come home to roost as drilling service and manufacturing company Boart Longyear slashes over 1000 jobs from its operations globally this year.
Rio to double Western Turner Syncline (0) May 22, 2013 Mining giant Rio Tinto is looking at a 360 million tonne a year Pilbara iron ore export rate, hinting it will double the size of its Western Turner Syncline hub ...
BHP’s 100% FIFO policy a disgrace: CFMEU (0) May 22, 2013 BHP’s decision to use a 100 per cent FIFO workforce instead of hiring from inside the local Central Queensland community, has enraged locals, the unions as well as the wider ...
Freeport mine collapse toll climbs to 21 (0) May 21, 2013 The death toll from a mine collapse at in Indonesia has risen to 21, with rescuers retrieving four more bodies from a collapsed underground room.
Galaxy Resources cuts salaries (0) May 21, 2013 Lithium miner Galaxy Resources is cutting salaries as it tries to raise nearly $50 million in order to pay debt and boost working capital.
Women make up 15.1% in mining: report (0) May 21, 2013 A new report and strategy paper will be released today to tackle the stereotypes around the nature of ‘women’s work’ in mining, utility and construction sectors.
Toro’s uranium mine will struggle financially: report (0) May 21, 2013 An economist has warned that Western Australia’s first proposed uranium mine may struggle to reach development.
Copper mine to create 200 regional jobs (0) May 21, 2013 The establishment of a Victorian copper mine will create up to 200 regional jobs, Southern Grampians Shire Council says.
Leighton unfazed by mining slowdown (21) May 21, 2013 Construction company Leighton Holdings said it is not worried about the effects of mining services companies downgrading profit forecasts.
Salmon sperm transforms rare earth recovery (0) May 21, 2013 Separating and recovering rare earth materials is a complicated and expensive process, but one Japanese researcher claims he has discovered a low cost, environmentally friendly extraction alternative.
Transfield cuts jobs, profit outlook (0) May 21, 2013 The mining downturn and sluggish resources spending has led Transfield Services to cut its profit estimates for the second time this year to as low as $62 million for the ...
Deep sea mining rush a step closer to reality (0) May 21, 2013 The United Nations has published its first plan for deep sea mining and says companies could apply for mining licenses as soon as 2016.
East Java mine in Quantum’s sights (0) May 21, 2013 Hong Kong-based private equity firm Quantum Pacific Capital is taking on the dispute over the ownership of a $5 billion copper and gold project on the Indonesian island of Java.
People encouraged to use their ‘Voice for Mining’ (0) May 21, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council has today launched a new initiative to give a greater voice to people who support mining in NSW.
More jobs to go as coal expansion decision creates devastating uncertainty: Rio Tinto (0) May 20, 2013 Rio Tinto’s energy chief has written a scathing editorial piece on the decision to overturn the Mt Thorley mine expansion, claiming the move sets up a dangerous precedent which could ...
China to regulate higher coal import standards (0) May 20, 2013 Australia produces higher quality thermal coal than its export competitors, a point of difference that will see the struggling sector benefit if China pushes ahead with plans to lift import ...
Fortescue awards Solomon contract to Viento (0) May 20, 2013 Viento Group subsidiary Viento Contracting Services (VCS) has won a $15.4 million Fortescue Metals Group contract to build a tailings storage facility for the Solomon iron ore project.
Sponsor more mining students, says Afghanistan (0) May 20, 2013 The Afghan Government will urge Australia to sponsor the training of geologists and mining experts at WA universities in a bid to launch the country’s resources industry.
Health and safety on conference radar (0) May 20, 2013 The Hunter mining conference will focus on how best to utilise the newest technology to handle health and safety in the industry.
Rare red diamonds a new record for Rio’s Argyle mine (0) May 20, 2013 For the first time in its 30-year history, Rio Tinto will be showcasing three Fancy Red diamonds at its annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, one of the world’s most exclusive ...
Freeport mine collapse toll climbs to nine (0) May 20, 2013 The death toll from an Indonesian mine collapse has risen to nine as rescuers retrieved the bodies of four more workers.
Unions unite to organise Rio’s workforce (0) May 20, 2013 Two of Australia’s largest unions will put aside their differences in an effort to re-unionise Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations.
Xstrata chairman John Bond ousted (0) May 17, 2013 There are more casualties coming out of the Glencore-Xstrata merger as the chairman of Xstrata and all former Xstrata directors were cast out of their position.
Busting the job myth on mining (0) May 17, 2013 For almost ten years, there have been stories of people getting jobs at the mines and making quick bucks – all with no experience.
Farmers say no to CSG in Gippsland (0) May 17, 2013 Mining companies have acquired exploration licences for more than 350,000 hectares of Gippsland and the community is not happy.
We would scrap mining tax: Abbott’s budget reply (0) May 17, 2013 Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would scrap the carbon tax and the mining tax if it wins the September election.
AGL subdues fracking fears (0) May 17, 2013 About 300 people in Gloucester were reassured by senior AGL managers last night extracting coal seam gas was a low-risk industry.
Mining makes Australia “the lucky country” (0) May 17, 2013 Record commodity prices has driven Australia’s prosperity, transitioning a country which “rode on the sheep’s back” to a nation which is heavily reliant on mining and the sectors related industries, ...
Mining isn’t the government’s ATM: Rinehart (0) May 17, 2013 Mining’s iron lady Gina Rinehart has condemned the government’s reliance on the mining sector, claiming the industry has been used like “an ATM”.
Coal companies pinched by take or pay (0) May 17, 2013 Industry sources have revealed the ‘take or pay’ contract system used to pay for port and rail expansion was ‘killing’ some coal companies.
Glencore Xstrata director resigns (0) May 16, 2013 Glencore Xstrata has announced its director Steve Robson has resigned, effective immediately.
NT Budget closes two tax loopholes (0) May 16, 2013 The Northern Territory Government will close two tax loopholes, which will generate an extra $10.6 million out of mining cmpanies.
Get in on the boom, Australia tells developing nations (0) May 16, 2013 Thirty ministers from booming mining regions Asia, Africa and the Pacific will attend two conferences in Sydney next week to get the most out of the industry.
NGOs unconvinced over Mining for Development initiative (0) May 16, 2013 An Australian mineral management initiative is under fire for favouring corporate interests more than developing nations.
Gold boss turns up the heat on the sector (0) May 16, 2013 The gold price has slumped 26 per cent in 6 months, sending the sector into a frenzy.
UGL shares react to mining slump (0) May 16, 2013 Diversified engineering firm UGL is the latest to feel the heat of the mining slump, with a 15 per cent drop in it share price. The slump comes as the ...
Budget kicks juniors while they’re down (0) May 16, 2013 Changes to exploration deductions and thin capitalisation rules announced this week in the budget has got industry leaders warning it will further exacerbate mining investment issues and hit the smaller ...
Gina Rinehart talks business at resource conference (0) May 16, 2013 Gina Rinehart will headline an impressive list of guest speakers when the third annual Resources and Energy Investment Symposium starts in Broken Hill on Sunday.
24-hour strikes for Newcastle coal terminal (0) May 16, 2013 Industrial action is set to continue at Port Waratah Coal Services in Newcastle after workers voted for a two-week campaign which could include 24-hour work stoppages.
Rio’s bauxite mine in Cape York gets the nod of approval (0) May 15, 2013 Rio Tinto has received environmental approval for the construction of its $1.3 billion bauxite mine expansion in North Queensland.
Incitec Pivot first half profit down 23 per cent (0) May 15, 2013 Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has announced a 23 per cent decline in its half-year to March 31 profit.
Whopping 8000 vie for 250 Bowen Basin job spots (0) May 15, 2013 More than 8000 people have applied for 250 jobs advertised by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance for its Bowen Basin coal mines. whopping
Mindax moves closer to Mt Forrest iron project (0) May 15, 2013 Junior mining company Mindax is closer to its Mt Forrest iron investment after it received preliminary notice from a Hong Kong company that it will go ahead with the joint ...
Mining puts pressure on koala numbers (0) May 15, 2013 Mining developments are continuing to put pressure on central Queensland’s koala populations.
BHP follows in Rio’s belt tightening footsteps (0) May 15, 2013 The new heads of mining are embarking on a new era of slashing costs with BHP now joining in, moving to cut spending by 18 per cent in the 2014 ...
Freeport mine collapse claims two lives, 31 trapped (0) May 15, 2013 Two workers have died and 31 others were trapped after a tunnel caved in at a mine in remote eastern Indonesia on Tuesday.
Barminco secures $485m in financing (0) May 15, 2013 Barminco has refinanced its debt after a US$485 million senior note offering.
Australian taxpayers partly fund Rio’s Mongolian venture (0) May 14, 2013 Australian taxpayers will assist Rio Tinto fund its Oyu Tolgoi mine expansion project in Mongolia, after Australia’s export credit agency decided to continue lending to multinational companies.
Monax signs exploration deal with FMG (0) May 14, 2013 South Australia-focused explorer Monax Mining has signed a deal with Fortescue Metals Group to complete due diligence on a copper gold project in SA.
Gold mine protest in Greece leaves 9 injured (0) May 14, 2013 Nine people were injured in Greece over the weekend after police clashed with a group protesting over a gold mining project in the country’s north.
Glencore-Xstrata posts first quarter report (0) May 14, 2013 Glencore Xstrata reported zinc production from the Australian operations was up 11 per cent from 2012.
Coal protests continue in the Southern Highlands (0) May 14, 2013 A group of protestors gathered outside Hume Coal’s Moss Vale office to remind the company the community is still opposed to mining in the region.
Six-fold profit increase for AngloGold (0) May 14, 2013 AngloGold Ashanti has recovered from major strike action in South Africa to post a six-fold increase in quarterly profit.
Unstable policy environment hurting mining: Glencore Xstrata (0) May 14, 2013 The world’s biggest mining company says Australia’s coal industry is being ‘smashed’ by an uncertain investment and policy environment.
Crackdown on mining tax loophole (0) May 14, 2013 A tax loophole that allows Australia’s richest miners to claim tax breaks for exploration costs could be closed.