11 killed in Chinese coal mine fire (0) March 4, 2013 A fire at a coal mine located in China’s north has killed eleven employees, two workers remain missing.
Mining wages unsustainable: QRC (0) March 4, 2013 The Queensland Resources Council has echoed mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s recent claims, announcing the mining sector’s high wages are unsustainable.
Perilya to open new mine at Broken Hill (0) March 1, 2013 Perilya is set to start production later this month at its Potosi silver, lead, and zinc mine near Broken Hill.
Griffin cuts coal jobs (0) March 1, 2013 Griffin Coal has axed 17 workers from its Collie coal operation less than a month after it claimed it was not looking at reducing staff numbers.
Native seeds used to rehabilitate mine (0) March 1, 2013 Rio Tinto subsidiary Coal and Allied are using the latest agricultural technology to plant a blend of native grass seeds over 80 hectares of rehabilitated mining land.
Land released for exploration (0) March 1, 2013 The Queensland government is planning to release three new areas of greenfield land in the north-west of the state for mineral exploration, creating potential jobs in the region.
Timely information key for mine site safety (0) March 1, 2013 Safety above profit is commonly exclaimed as mining company’s priority order, but what is really being done to ensure this?
Mining slowdown dents business spend (0) February 28, 2013 A slowdown in the mining sector has contributed to an unexpected drop in business investment, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.
Vale wipes $1bn off Aussie coal (0) February 28, 2013 Brazilian mining giant Vale has written down its Australian coal assets by $1 billion and posted a record quarterly loss.
Opencast plans for Pike River mine (0) February 28, 2013 Officials are investigating a proposal to turn Pike River mine into an opencast coal pit.
Xstrata declares “zero tolerance” on synthetic drugs (0) February 28, 2013 Xstrata officials in north Queensland have taken a “zero tolerance” approach to synthetic drug use in the mining industry following warnings from police about the region’s problems.
UGL slashes over 1000 jobs (0) February 28, 2013 Mining services company UGL has announced over 1000 jobs will be cut after its earnings guidance was yesterday downgraded.
New Tarkine mine to create 1000 jobs (0) February 28, 2013 A third new mining project in Tasmania’s Tarkine region is likely to gain approval soon, Premier Lara Giddings said.
Lynas beats doubters, produces first rare earths (0) February 27, 2013 Lynas Corporation has overcome legal battles and environmental activists to produce its first rare earths products from its Malaysian processing plant.
Metal used to create lifelike cells (0) February 27, 2013 Living cells have been made of metal instead of carbon, and one British researcher thinks the creations they may be evolving.
Rio under pressure as S&P downgrades its outlook rating (0) February 27, 2013 Rio Tinto’s mounting debt levels have prompted ratings agency Standard & Poor’s to downgrade the mining juggernaut’s credit rating outlook from stable to negative.
Nine coal mines accused of breaching environmental rules (0) February 27, 2013 A total of nine coal mines in Central Queensland have been accused of breaching environmental conditions after dumping affected water into rivers this year
Greens urge unions to fight coal (0) February 27, 2013 Greens senator Richard Di Natale has declared union boss Paul Howes needs to acknowledge the health dangers of the coal industry poses in an effort to protect the public.
Mining slowdown felt by Ausdrill (0) February 27, 2013 Ausdrill have reported a 12 per cent profit fall amid a slowdown in the mining sector.
Xstrata posts production records across the board (0) February 27, 2013 Xstrata has posted new production records for its thermal coal, nickel, and zinc operations, but says copper production has dropped 16 per cent.
Pilbara on red alert (21) February 27, 2013 Western Australia’s Pilbara region is on red alert as the severe “slow-moving and erratic” tropical cyclone Rusty edges closer to the coastline.
Iron ore prices to crash soon: UBS (0) February 27, 2013 The iron ore price may slump 54 per cent to around $US70 a tonne due to a big lift in supply from mining companies, according to UBS analysts.
Katter defends mining from Greens assault (0) February 27, 2013 The Greens say the mining industry is crippling Queensland’s agriculture and mining sectors by pushing up the Australian dollar.
“Twiggy” fights attempts to mine his family farm (0) February 26, 2013 Iron-ore mogul Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest is fighting attempts to mine his personal cattle station in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
Mitch Hooke resigns (11) February 26, 2013 Minerals Council of Australia chief Mitch Hooke will step down at the end of this year after deciding not to renew his contract.
Miners need a lesson in supply and demand: Glencore (0) February 26, 2013 Glencore chief has criticised mining CEOS for saturating the industry with new mines, leading to a surplus in metals and shrinking profits.
Gina Rinehart reignites foreign worker debate (0) February 26, 2013 Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has once again flagged cheap foreign labour as a threat to Australian jobs in the mining industry.
Nuclear debate pushed in QLD (0) February 26, 2013 Politicians in Queensland’s North West have thrown their support behind opening up the nuclear energy debate amid soaring electricity costs.
Legal threats over Wyong mine (0) February 26, 2013 A long running battle over a proposed underground coal mine on the NSW Central Coast has reignited with residents threatening to take legal action.
Miners cost farmers $61.5 billion (0) February 25, 2013 The mining boom has cost farmers $61.5 billion in export income after pushing the Australian dollar to historic highs, according to research from left-leaning think tank The Australia Institute.
NT uni to boost number of mining tradespeople (0) February 25, 2013 Charles Darwin University has received a $21.3 million grant from Canberra to build a new trades facility aimed at training workers for the mining and energy sectors.
Miners asked to hand over Kimberley leases (0) February 25, 2013 Miners will be asked to give up leases on the Mitchell Plateau under the WA Opposition’s plans to establish national parks in the Kimberley region.
Monadelphous win Rio Tinto iron ore contract (0) February 25, 2013 Monadelphous has been awarded a $260 million construction contract for Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Brockman project.
Cyclone closes Pilbara ports (0) February 25, 2013 Major iron ore ports in the Pilbara have been closed as tropical cyclone Rusty bears down on Western Australia’s north-west coast.
Plans to re-enter Pike River mine (0) February 25, 2013 A panel of mining experts will meet in Christchurch tomorrow to work on a plan to re-enter Pike River coalmine.
NT reports “uncontrolled discharge” from mine (0) February 25, 2013 The Northern Territory’s environmental watchdog has reported an “uncontrolled discharge” from Vista Gold’s Mount Todd mine north of Katherine.
Mining growth to fall: Kloppers (0) February 25, 2013 Outgoing BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers says growth in the mining industry will slow over the next five years and companies will need to cut costs in order to stay ...
Mine managers could face jail over site deaths (0) February 25, 2013 The WA Government is considering changes to legislation that could see mine managers sent to jail if workers die on site.
Kloppers’ $75m exit strategy (0) February 22, 2013 Exiting BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers will take a payout of cash, shares and performance rights worth up to $75.2 million at current prices.
Bylong residents call for transparent coal licence plans (0) February 22, 2013 The State Government yesterday announced it would review exploration licences granted in the New South Wales Bylong Valley under the watch of former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
New CSG rules for QLD (0) February 22, 2013 The Queensland government has released new rules outlining how it will manage the coal seam gas industry in the state.
Gas jobs going to locals: Shell (0) February 22, 2013 Shell says their world-first floating gas project will give Australia a competitive advantage in the international job market.
Forrest to donate half his fortune to charity (0) February 22, 2013 Mining billionaire and Fortescue Metals Group founder Andrew Forrest has joined a pledge to donate half of his wealth to charity.
Iluka cuts 200 jobs (1) February 22, 2013 Mineral sands miner Iluka has announced plans to cut up 200 jobs, with most of the reductions felt in its contractor workforce.
John Howard to open new mining truck operation (0) February 21, 2013 Former Prime Minister John Howard will officially open a new premises for a major supplier of large mining dump trucks in Rutherford tomorrow.
Horse studs in danger from mining (0) February 21, 2013 The Hunter is know for its wine, well bred horses, fresh produce and increasingly its open cut coal mines, and power stations.
NSW government considers cancelling mining licences (0) February 21, 2013 New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell is expected to announce whether or not he will suspend or cancel controversial mining licences granted by disgraced former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
Fourth miner death in two weeks (0) February 21, 2013 A state wide halting of operations has been ordered for West Virginia after the death of four miners’over the past two weeks.
Miners dump NRW as manager of Middlemount mine (0) February 21, 2013 Mining giants Peabody and Yancoal have reached a joint venture agreement to take control of Middlemount mine away from service contractor NRW.
New managers for Whitehaven and Linc Energy (0) February 21, 2013 Whitehaven Coal and Linc Energy are the latest resources companies to shake-up their management teams, with Whitehaven replacing its long-time CEO and Linc appointing a new CFO.
Government takes control of Chinese coal mine (0) February 21, 2013 A Chinese owned coal mine has been taken over by the Zambian government following breaches to safety and environmental standards, the mines minister says.
Police blame miners for Mt Isa drug boom (0) February 21, 2013 Police say strong demand from mining workers has helped Mount Isa become the “synthetic drug capital” of North Queensland.
Illawarra coal mine continues expansion (0) February 21, 2013 Gujarat NRE is looking to further expand its coal operations in the Illawarra, with plans to establish new mining domains going on public display.
BHP slammed for not hiring locals (0) February 21, 2013 The CFMEU has slammed BHP’s decision to use 100 per cent FIFO labour ahead of locals from Central Queensland communities for work on two mines in the Bowen Basin.
FMG profit slides 40% (0) February 21, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has blamed a drop in iron ore prices last year for its 40 per cent fall in first-half profit.
Xstrata dumps Thiess as manager of QLD coal mine (0) February 20, 2013 Mining giant Xstrata will take control of the Collinsville Coal Mine away from Thiess as it pushes for the project to turn a profit.
Macmahon urges shareholders to vote in favour of a Leighton purchase (0) February 20, 2013 Macmahon Holdings have hit back at construction company Sembawang’s latest effort to purchase its construction business saying the latest proposal is not superior to the Leighton’s deal.
Unions rubbish Milne’s “boo-hoo” speech over Labor and miners (0) February 20, 2013 While Christine Milne has signalled an end to the Labor-Greens alliance, Australian Workers’ Union boss Paul Howes has dismissed Milne’s criticism as a “boo-hoo” moment.
Tinkler settles tax debts but still faces problems (0) February 20, 2013 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has settled two tax debt cases but his company Mulsanne Resources still faces liquidation and millions are also owed to a commodity trader and hedge fund.
WA’s payroll tax sending Australian jobs across the ditch (0) February 20, 2013 Western Australia’s small businesses are threatening to take their expansion plans across the Tasman to New Zealand in an effort to avoid WA’s payroll tax.
New gas rules will push prices up: unions (0) February 20, 2013 Unions and industry have attacked The NSW Government’s decision to ban all coal seam gas activity, saying it will push up the cost of doing business in the state.
Iron ore prices to dip (0) February 20, 2013 Analysts predict iron ore prices will fall in the coming months.
BHP CEO Marius Kloppers quits (0) February 20, 2013 The head of BHP Billiton, Marius Kloppers has announced he will retire from the company.
Andrew Cripps puts mining safety first (0) February 19, 2013 The Australian Mining team has dusted off their little black books and pulled out the big guns for this year’s safety conference.
Monadelphous posts record profit (0) February 19, 2013 Engineering firm Monadelphous has posted a record $79.1 million profit, with strength in the mining and engineering sector boosting the company to new highs.
Fast-tracked mining degrees could hurt job market (0) February 19, 2013 Plans by the Minerals Council of Australia to launch fast-tracked associate degrees in geoscience will disadvantage other graduates, a peak science body says.
NSW establishes “no-go zones” for CSG (0) February 19, 2013 The NSW Government has made controversial new changes to coal seam gas regulation, banning all activity within two kilometres of residential and industry areas.
Government faces more pressure over mining tax (0) February 19, 2013 Greens leader Christine Milne will push for a full-scale Senate inquiry into the design and performance of the mining tax.
Foreign workers may not be needed: Roy Hill officials (0) February 19, 2013 Officials at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project say if current economic conditions continue foreign workers will not be needed to help build the mine.
Quarry workers walk off the job (0) February 18, 2013 Thirty three quarry operators have walked off the job for 24 hours after a dispute over pay.
Mining executive jailed for insider trading (0) February 18, 2013 Former mining executive has been sentenced to jail for insider trading by the New South Wales Supreme Court.
Jobs plan angers miners (0) February 18, 2013 The mining industry has attacked the government’s plan to “embed” an official in big companies to pressure them to buy more local content for major projects.
Mining companies slow to pay bills (0) February 18, 2013 Mining companies are bad at paying their bills, a new Dun & Bradstreet Trade Payments Analysis report has suggested.
Orica leak not behind locals’ sickness, EPA states (0) February 18, 2013 The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected claims that a leak at Orica’s Botany plant was behind contaminated water and local residents illness.
Masked attackers raid Greek gold mine (0) February 18, 2013 Forty masked intruders raided a gold mine in northern Greece, setting fire to offices and machinery.
Boart Longyear appoints new CEO and Chair (0) February 18, 2013 Drill manufacturer Boart Longyear has appointed Richard O’Brien as its new CEO and Barbara Jeremiah as the chair of the board.
Macdonald tells ICAC coal claims are ‘fantasy’ (0) February 15, 2013 Former NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald has described claims that he rigged a 2008 coal tender to benefit the Obeid family as “fantasy”.
Win for Yindjibarndi in FMG battle (0) February 15, 2013 The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has won the right to be the sole representative of traditional owners in a legal dispute with Fortescue Metals Group.
WA Labor draws ire of mining companies (0) February 15, 2013 Mining companies in Western Australia have slammed a state election pledge by the Labor party to scrap funding for the massive Oakajee port development.
Rio appoints new iron ore head (0) February 15, 2013 Rio Tinto has appointed Andrew Harding as the new head of iron ore as former chief Sam Walsh steps into the CEO position.
Activists spreading “hysteria” over mining: Galilee (0) February 15, 2013 NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has launched a new attack on the anti-mining movement, accusing protesters of spreading “exaggerations” and “hysteria” about the industry.
Greens call for mining tax loopholes to be closed (0) February 14, 2013 The Greens are calling for loop holes in the mining tax to be fixed following the revelation it had only raised $126 million in its first six months.
BMA cuts coal contractors (16) February 14, 2013 BMA has cut contractors at its Saraji and Blackwater coal mine.
“Excellent” conditions boost gold junior (0) February 14, 2013 Emerging gold producer Northern Star Resources has boosted first half profit by 78 per cent following increases at its Paulsens gold mine in the Pilbara.
South Australia wants more miners (0) February 14, 2013 South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has gone to Perth in an effort to lure mining companies to the state.
Oz Minerals confident despite profit drop (0) February 14, 2013 Oz Minerals has posted a $152 million net profit and assured investors that its future extends beyond the Prominent Hill mine.
WA celebrates death free year (0) February 14, 2013 The Western Australian mining industry has celebrated its first death free year in more than a century.
Mining raid on defence workers has “serious consequences” (0) February 14, 2013 Defence Force chiefs have warned that attempts by mining and gas companies to poach skilled workers could harm Australia’s ability to defend itself.
FIFO damages regional communities: report (8) February 13, 2013 A new report examining the impacts FIFO and DIDO has on the community was released today exposing the downsides of using a transient workforce.
Five reasons why Macdonald is a ‘crook’: Watson tells ICAC (0) February 13, 2013 Ian Macdonald’s stint in the ICAC’s witness box yesterday continued where he was told not to “shilly-shally” by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog himself, David Ipp QC.
Massive diamond found in Russia (0) February 13, 2013 Russian diamond miner Alrosa has uncovered a giant145 carat diamond, worth over $1 million.
NSW coal seam gas expansion gets the go-ahead (0) February 13, 2013 AGL Energy’s Gloucester Gas project has been approved by the federal government, paving the way for a fivefold expansion of the industry in NSW.
Anti tax ad campaign restarts (0) February 13, 2013 Mining industry groups have launched a new ad campaign arguing that the mining industry ”pays its fair share of tax”.
Tree sitter arrested at Whitehaven’s Boggabri mine (0) February 13, 2013 The Federal Government’s approval of the Maules Creek coal mine and the expansion of the adjacent Boggabri operation has sparked further protests in the Leard State Forest.
Mining weakness over, for now: Bradken boss (0) February 13, 2013 Mining and rail manufacturer Bradken has boosted first half profit by nine per cent and declared an end to weakness in the mining sector.
Pacific National Coal pay dispute continues (0) February 13, 2013 Pacific National Coal has agreed to return to the Fair Work Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing pay dispute with its workers.
Xstrata sees year on year production increase (0) February 13, 2013 Xstrata has announced across the board production increases on its global projects, seeing a jump in every field apart from copper and gold.
See serious safety in action (0) February 13, 2013 Safety above profit is what every single employer and company needs to have emblazoned across their boardrooms, desks, arms, walls, windows, everywhere.
Australian economy continues to lean on mining (0) February 13, 2013 So if there was any doubt surrounding mining’s significance to the Australian economy, new data released by the ABS will clear up any confusion.
Major miners have billions to offset mining tax (0) February 13, 2013 Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have built up $1.7 billion worth of tax credits and will not have to make any mining tax payments until they are used up.
Masked hero saves miner (0) February 13, 2013 Spider-Man’s spider senses were on high alert on Sunday when he received a phone call notifying him three illegal miners needed to be rescued.
Macdonald denies any wrong doing: ICAC (0) February 12, 2013 The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s star witness Ian Macdonald appeared at the corruption inquiry yesterday, as decisions made whilst he was the NSW mining minister come under scrutiny.
Gillard blames states for failed mining tax (0) February 12, 2013 Julia Gillard has blamed the state governments for the failed mining tax as new calculations reveal it is likely to raise less than $88 million.
NRW win Fortescue drilling contract (0) February 12, 2013 NRW Holdings has been awarded the drilling services contract for Fortescue Metals’ Cloudbreak mine.
Illawarra coal mine gets longwall approval (0) February 12, 2013 Underground longwall mining will go ahead in Wollongong, NSW after the state government approved BHP’s scaled-back plan.
Illegal Chinese miner shoots Ghanaians (0) February 12, 2013 An illegal Chinese miner in Ghana has been arrested after he shot three locals with an AK47.
Increase to mining tax will hurt industry: Hooke (0) February 11, 2013 Minerals Council of Australia chief, Mitchell Hooke, wants taxes on mining companies left as is in order for the industry to remain internationally competitive.
Mining scarred by corruption allegations (0) February 11, 2013 The mining industry has cautioned that if the level of corruption alleged at the ICAC inquiry into NSW mining licences had occurred in Africa, investors would walk away from the ...
Anglo’s Cutifani seeks divine assistance (0) February 11, 2013 Incoming Anglo American chief has turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations as he attempts to address the social complexities of Africa’s mining industry.
Shockingly low mining tax needs fixing: Greens (0) February 11, 2013 Treasurer Wayne Swan is under pressure to make changes to the mining tax after it was revealed the tax was billions of dollars short of its predicted revenue target.
Proposed mine too dusty for tourists: Drayton (0) February 11, 2013 A Hunter Valley mine is attempting to block a tourist development because it will drop too much coal dust onto it.
Stoush over leaked coal mine document (0) February 11, 2013 Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has accused the NSW Government of leaking confidential information in a bid to improve the election chances of their federal counterparts.
Rio cuts 350 jobs (6) February 11, 2013 Rio Tinto has slashed 350 construction positions from its Argyle diamond mine.
Protests at Whitehaven’s Boggabri mine (0) February 8, 2013 Protesters from Frontline Action on Coal have today erected a protest sign at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga open cut mine near Boggabri, New South Wales.
Cheaper renewable energy will give coal a run for its money (0) February 8, 2013 The falling cost of renewable energy and the increased cost of financing high emission fuels means Australia is unlikely to build new baseload power stations, according to a new report ...
Mining tax raises only $126m (0) February 8, 2013 The government’s mining tax has only raised $126M in its first six months, Treasurer Wayne Swayne is expected to announce shortly.
$160K a year for Australia’s oil and gas workers (0) February 8, 2013 Employees in Australia’s oil and gas sector are the highest paid in the world, earning 25 per cent more than workers with the same job in the U.S
Newcrest sees profit crash (0) February 8, 2013 Newcrest has recorded a profit drop of more than half year on year as lower metal prices and gold production hurt its bottom line.
Griffin Coal denies job cut rumours (0) February 8, 2013 Griffin Coal has quashed rumours that it will cut back up to a third of its white collar workforce.
Miners win Tarkine battle (0) February 8, 2013 Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has rejected a National Heritage listing for Tasmania’s Tarkine region, opening the area for mining and exploration development.
New plan to have WA miners pay more for training (0) February 8, 2013 The WA Nationals have flagged plans to introduce a new levy on major resources projects, with the money going towards training new construction workers.
Miner to fight desecration charges (0) February 8, 2013 OM Manganese says it will plead guilty to damaging a sacred Aboriginal site in the Northern Territory but denies desecration charges.
Whitehaven’s Mauls Creek mine approval deferred (0) February 8, 2013 The federal government has deferred its decision on Whitehaven Coal’s controversial Maules Creek mine in the New South Wales Gunnedah Basin until April.
Miners turn their sites pink for breast cancer research (1) February 7, 2013 Mining contractor Redpath and BHP Billiton have gone pink in a new partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation that aims to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness.
Obeids discuss coal 3 months before tender announced: ICAC (0) February 7, 2013 Paul Obeid, son of Labor powerbroker Eddie, has confirmed his family negotiated a stake in a company interested in a mining the land owned by the Obeid family, months before ...
Can’t get a mining job? Blame foreign workers: CFMEU (0) February 7, 2013 The CFMEU claims foreign workers are stealing mining jobs from locals and preventing the wealth of the boom from spreading to the wider community.
Mining tax secrets may be revealed (0) February 7, 2013 A new motion passed by the Greens and Coalition may reveal secret details on the mining tax and the amount of money it has raised.
FMG’s cost cutting sent us broke: contractor (23) February 7, 2013 A contractor working for Fortescue Metals Group has blamed the miner’s cost cutting measures in late 2012 for its collapse into liquidation.
Train drivers to strike for 48 hours (0) February 7, 2013 The dispute between Pacific National Coal and the Rail Tram and Bus Union has deepened with a 48-hour strike planned for tomorrow.
CFMEU starts pre-election campaign with ad blitz (0) February 7, 2013 The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union have launched a new TV advertising campaign about Australia’s mining boom.
Abbott’s plans for Northern Economic Zone (0) February 7, 2013 Tony Abbot’s plans for a Northern Economic Zone, in the style of those proposed by Gina Rinehart, have been revealed ahead of the election.
BMA may sell Gregory Crinum coal mine (0) February 6, 2013 BMA is looking to potentially sell off its closed Gregory coal mine and the underground Crinum operations.
Track press added at Komatsu Wacol site (0) February 6, 2013 Komatsu Australia has installed a 350-tonne track press at its new Wacol site, south-west of Brisbane.
Rinehart’s life set for the small screen (0) February 6, 2013 Gina Rinehart’s life story is destined for the silver screen after a deal was struck this week to create a six-hour mini series based on the billionaire’s biography.
Rinehart’s $3m coal exploration finds high-quality reserves (0) February 6, 2013 Gina Rinehart’s strategy of investing in junior exploration companies in Queensland’s coal sector is set to pay off with joint venture partner International Coal discovering high quality reserves near Bundaberg. ...
350 tonne equipment still blocks Port Hedland road [images] (71) February 6, 2013 Traffic on the Great Northern Highway continues to be disrupted as engineers attempt to remove a 350 tonne piece of mining equipment that fell off a truck near Port Hedland.
ICAC advice on mining laws to come early (0) February 6, 2013 The Independent Commission Against Corruption will provide advice in the next two weeks to the NSW Government about how it should amend the state’s mining laws.
Iron ore exports expand in Esperance (0) February 6, 2013 The Port of Esperance is set to receive a new multi-user iron ore export facility adding 10 to 12 million tonnes of capacity per year.
Huge finds boost Atlas Iron (0) February 6, 2013 Atlas Iron has announced a spate of new discoveries that have increased its ore reserves by 21 per cent, with one deposit almost doubling in size.
WA government awards scholarships for vital mining skills (0) February 6, 2013 The Western Australian government has today reaffirmed its commitment to developing mining skill-sets in the state, awarding two mining engineering and metallurgy scholarships.
More job cuts at BHP’s Olympic Dam (0) February 6, 2013 BHP Billiton is preparing to announce another round of job cuts at its Olympic Dam project in South Australia.
Senate to condemn Whitehaven hoax (0) February 6, 2013 Opposition Senate leader Eric Abetz will today move a motion to condemn anti-coal activist Jonathan Moylan, who released a fake media statement that temporarily wiped $314 million off Whitehaven Coal ...
Labor pressured to reveal mining tax revenue (0) February 6, 2013 The government is facing renewed pressure to reveal how much mining tax revenue it has raised since the tax came into effect.
Budget dispute moves Aquila’s spending to a “minimum” (0) February 5, 2013 Aquila Resources has had to move spending on its fledgling Pilbara iron ore project to “minimum” levels due to a dispute over its budget with joint venture partner AMCI.
VIC Gold miners struggling to find new work (0) February 5, 2013 Locals in the regional town of Stawell in Victoria say the impending closure of the town’s gold operation has seen miners struggling to find new jobs, or picking up lower ...
Plans to re-open QLD coal rail line delayed (0) February 5, 2013 Coal haulage along the flood-affected Moura line in Queensland is not expected to resume until at least the end of this month.
Eddie Obeid fronts up at ICAC hearing (0) February 5, 2013 Former NSW Labor powerbroker, Eddie Obeid, yesterday took the stand at the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing, appearing confident and argumentative as he denied his involvement in any criminal activity.
Coal haulage derailed in NSW (0) February 5, 2013 Coal haulage in NSW will come to a standstill this week as Pacific National Coal digs its heels in over a wage dispute with workers.
Rio Tinto looks to create 2000 jobs in the Pilbara (0) February 4, 2013 Rio Tinto will expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara with a $3 billion dollar investment set to create over 2000 jobs in the region.
Truck crashes on the rise in mining states (0) February 4, 2013 While truck crashes are decreasing in NSW, a new report has found an alarming surge of heavy vehicle accidents in both Queensland and Western Australia.
Mine towns richer, smarter, and family-focused: report (0) February 4, 2013 Mining towns have a higher proportion of families than the rest of regional Australia, with communities also posting higher income, employment, and education figures, a new study has found.
Yancoal declares Force Majeure (8) February 4, 2013 Following its inundation last month, Yancoal has been forced to declare Force Majeure for its Yarrabee coal mine.
Speed up seabed mining: PNG MP (0) February 4, 2013 A Papua New Guinea MP has urged the local Government to speed up development at Nautilus Minerals’ troubled seabed mining operation north of Australia.
Less foreign workers entering the mining industry (0) February 4, 2013 The number of mining-related 457 visa applications has dropped significantly as demand for foreign workers in the industry slows.
Traffic chaos as BHP equipment falls off truck [images] (0) February 1, 2013 A boom conveyor being delivered to BHP Billiton’s Port Hedland facility in the Pilbara fell off a truck at 1am this morning, causing headaches for local commuters.
Mining industry pays highest wages (301) February 1, 2013 According to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures the mining industry continues to pay the highest level of remuneration to Australian workers.
Orica talks partnerships, mercury issues at AGM (0) February 1, 2013 Orica has addressed its business strategy and concerns about toxicity tests at its Port Botany site at the company’s AGM.
A fire at a coal mine located in China’s north has killed eleven employees, two workers remain missing.
The Queensland Resources Council has echoed mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s recent claims, announcing the mining sector’s high wages are unsustainable.
Fifteen mine workers have been sacked for doing the Harlem Shake while working underground.
Perilya is set to start production later this month at its Potosi silver, lead, and zinc mine near Broken Hill.
Griffin Coal has axed 17 workers from its Collie coal operation less than a month after it claimed it was not looking at reducing staff numbers.
The Queensland government is planning to release three new areas of greenfield land in the north-west of the state for mineral exploration, creating potential jobs in the region.
Safety above profit is commonly exclaimed as mining company’s priority order, but what is really being done to ensure this?
A slowdown in the mining sector has contributed to an unexpected drop in business investment, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.
Brazilian mining giant Vale has written down its Australian coal assets by $1 billion and posted a record quarterly loss.
Officials are investigating a proposal to turn Pike River mine into an opencast coal pit.
Xstrata officials in north Queensland have taken a “zero tolerance” approach to synthetic drug use in the mining industry following warnings from police about the region’s problems.
Mining services company UGL has announced over 1000 jobs will be cut after its earnings guidance was yesterday downgraded.
Leighton Holdings today announced the purchase of ten Macmahon Holdings construction project has been approved by Macmahon shareholders.
Lynas Corporation has overcome legal battles and environmental activists to produce its first rare earths products from its Malaysian processing plant.
Living cells have been made of metal instead of carbon, and one British researcher thinks the creations they may be evolving.
Rio Tinto’s mounting debt levels have prompted ratings agency Standard & Poor’s to downgrade the mining juggernaut’s credit rating outlook from stable to negative.
A total of nine coal mines in Central Queensland have been accused of breaching environmental conditions after dumping affected water into rivers this year
Greens senator Richard Di Natale has declared union boss Paul Howes needs to acknowledge the health dangers of the coal industry poses in an effort to protect the public.
Ausdrill have reported a 12 per cent profit fall amid a slowdown in the mining sector.
Western Australia’s Pilbara region is on red alert as the severe “slow-moving and erratic” tropical cyclone Rusty edges closer to the coastline.
Whitehaven Coal is viewing its expenditure on future projects as the company posted a net loss of $47 million.
The iron ore price may slump 54 per cent to around $US70 a tonne due to a big lift in supply from mining companies, according to UBS analysts.
The Greens say the mining industry is crippling Queensland’s agriculture and mining sectors by pushing up the Australian dollar.
The Senate has voted to hold another inquiry into the Federal Government’s mining tax which has come in short of projections.
Iron-ore mogul Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest is fighting attempts to mine his personal cattle station in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
Minerals Council of Australia chief Mitch Hooke will step down at the end of this year after deciding not to renew his contract.
Glencore chief has criticised mining CEOS for saturating the industry with new mines, leading to a surplus in metals and shrinking profits.
Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has once again flagged cheap foreign labour as a threat to Australian jobs in the mining industry.
Politicians in Queensland’s North West have thrown their support behind opening up the nuclear energy debate amid soaring electricity costs.
Western New South Wales councils have moved to lobby the State Government for a bigger cut of mining royalties.
A long running battle over a proposed underground coal mine on the NSW Central Coast has reignited with residents threatening to take legal action.
Severe tropical cyclone Rusty is continuing to intensify as it closes in on the Pilbara coast.
GR Engineering has won a $16 million contract at Saracen’s Carosue Dam project.
Charles Darwin University has received a $21.3 million grant from Canberra to build a new trades facility aimed at training workers for the mining and energy sectors.
Miners will be asked to give up leases on the Mitchell Plateau under the WA Opposition’s plans to establish national parks in the Kimberley region.
Monadelphous has been awarded a $260 million construction contract for Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Brockman project.
The RACQ North Queensland rescue helicopter was called to a remote mine site south east of Mount Isa after an underground mine accident on Saturday.
Trucks haven been attacked with explosives during a Colombian mine strike.
BHP has again locked mining supervisors out of its Appin coal mine over an ongoing pay dispute.
Major iron ore ports in the Pilbara have been closed as tropical cyclone Rusty bears down on Western Australia’s north-west coast.
A panel of mining experts will meet in Christchurch tomorrow to work on a plan to re-enter Pike River coalmine.
The Northern Territory’s environmental watchdog has reported an “uncontrolled discharge” from Vista Gold’s Mount Todd mine north of Katherine.
Outgoing BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers says growth in the mining industry will slow over the next five years and companies will need to cut costs in order to stay ...
The WA Government is considering changes to legislation that could see mine managers sent to jail if workers die on site.
BelAZ has launched its 240 tonne and 360 tonne mining trucks into Australia today.
Exiting BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers will take a payout of cash, shares and performance rights worth up to $75.2 million at current prices.
The State Government yesterday announced it would review exploration licences granted in the New South Wales Bylong Valley under the watch of former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
The Queensland government has released new rules outlining how it will manage the coal seam gas industry in the state.
Environmentalists are fighting to stop Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion coal mine, port and rail project going ahead in Queensland.
Mineral sands miner Iluka has announced plans to cut up 200 jobs, with most of the reductions felt in its contractor workforce.
Premier Barry O’Farrell has this afternoon announced action will be taken to stop the Mt Penny mine going ahead.
Former Prime Minister John Howard will officially open a new premises for a major supplier of large mining dump trucks in Rutherford tomorrow.
The Hunter is know for its wine, well bred horses, fresh produce and increasingly its open cut coal mines, and power stations.
New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell is expected to announce whether or not he will suspend or cancel controversial mining licences granted by disgraced former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
A state wide halting of operations has been ordered for West Virginia after the death of four miners’over the past two weeks.
Mining giants Peabody and Yancoal have reached a joint venture agreement to take control of Middlemount mine away from service contractor NRW.
Whitehaven Coal and Linc Energy are the latest resources companies to shake-up their management teams, with Whitehaven replacing its long-time CEO and Linc appointing a new CFO.
A Chinese owned coal mine has been taken over by the Zambian government following breaches to safety and environmental standards, the mines minister says.
Police say strong demand from mining workers has helped Mount Isa become the “synthetic drug capital” of North Queensland.
Gujarat NRE is looking to further expand its coal operations in the Illawarra, with plans to establish new mining domains going on public display.
The CFMEU has slammed BHP’s decision to use 100 per cent FIFO labour ahead of locals from Central Queensland communities for work on two mines in the Bowen Basin.
Fortescue Metals Group has blamed a drop in iron ore prices last year for its 40 per cent fall in first-half profit.
Mining giant Xstrata will take control of the Collinsville Coal Mine away from Thiess as it pushes for the project to turn a profit.
The Northern Territory government has called for reforms to Aboriginal land right laws.
Macmahon Holdings have hit back at construction company Sembawang’s latest effort to purchase its construction business saying the latest proposal is not superior to the Leighton’s deal.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has settled two tax debt cases but his company Mulsanne Resources still faces liquidation and millions are also owed to a commodity trader and hedge fund.
Western Australia’s small businesses are threatening to take their expansion plans across the Tasman to New Zealand in an effort to avoid WA’s payroll tax.
Analysts predict iron ore prices will fall in the coming months.
The head of BHP Billiton, Marius Kloppers has announced he will retire from the company.
The Australian Mining team has dusted off their little black books and pulled out the big guns for this year’s safety conference.
A former Bowen basin mine worker will face court later this month after allegedly smoking in an underground mine.
Engineering firm Monadelphous has posted a record $79.1 million profit, with strength in the mining and engineering sector boosting the company to new highs.
Plans by the Minerals Council of Australia to launch fast-tracked associate degrees in geoscience will disadvantage other graduates, a peak science body says.
The NSW Government has made controversial new changes to coal seam gas regulation, banning all activity within two kilometres of residential and industry areas.
Greens leader Christine Milne will push for a full-scale Senate inquiry into the design and performance of the mining tax.
Officials at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project say if current economic conditions continue foreign workers will not be needed to help build the mine.
Thirty three quarry operators have walked off the job for 24 hours after a dispute over pay.
Miners in the outback town of Lightening Ridge say the industry and town is in trouble as operating costs increase.
Former mining executive has been sentenced to jail for insider trading by the New South Wales Supreme Court.
The mining industry has attacked the government’s plan to “embed” an official in big companies to pressure them to buy more local content for major projects.
Mining companies are bad at paying their bills, a new Dun & Bradstreet Trade Payments Analysis report has suggested.
The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected claims that a leak at Orica’s Botany plant was behind contaminated water and local residents illness.
Forty masked intruders raided a gold mine in northern Greece, setting fire to offices and machinery.
New South Wales sand mining project Salt Ash is causing concern for Port Stephens residents who will today meet with state MP Craig Baumann.
Drill manufacturer Boart Longyear has appointed Richard O’Brien as its new CEO and Barbara Jeremiah as the chair of the board.
Former NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald has described claims that he rigged a 2008 coal tender to benefit the Obeid family as “fantasy”.
The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has won the right to be the sole representative of traditional owners in a legal dispute with Fortescue Metals Group.
The Minister for Resources and Energy Chris Hartcher said he cannot rule out coal seam gas or mining projects in the Hunter.
Mining companies in Western Australia have slammed a state election pledge by the Labor party to scrap funding for the massive Oakajee port development.
Activists in Burma want action against officials who used incendiary weapons against peaceful protestors at a copper mine.
BHP will lock out its workers for the third time in four weeks.
Rio Tinto has appointed Andrew Harding as the new head of iron ore as former chief Sam Walsh steps into the CEO position.
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has launched a new attack on the anti-mining movement, accusing protesters of spreading “exaggerations” and “hysteria” about the industry.
The Greens are calling for loop holes in the mining tax to be fixed following the revelation it had only raised $126 million in its first six months.
BMA has cut contractors at its Saraji and Blackwater coal mine.
As former Labor minister Ian Macdonald’s denials keep coming so do the questions and ‘coincidences’.
Emerging gold producer Northern Star Resources has boosted first half profit by 78 per cent following increases at its Paulsens gold mine in the Pilbara.
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has gone to Perth in an effort to lure mining companies to the state.
Oz Minerals has posted a $152 million net profit and assured investors that its future extends beyond the Prominent Hill mine.
The mining sector has hit back at a new report that suggests FIFO workforces are damaging regional towns.
The Western Australian mining industry has celebrated its first death free year in more than a century.
Defence Force chiefs have warned that attempts by mining and gas companies to poach skilled workers could harm Australia’s ability to defend itself.
Sembawang is at it again, making another offer to purchase the construction arm of Macmahon Holdings.
A new report examining the impacts FIFO and DIDO has on the community was released today exposing the downsides of using a transient workforce.
Ian Macdonald’s stint in the ICAC’s witness box yesterday continued where he was told not to “shilly-shally” by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog himself, David Ipp QC.
Russian diamond miner Alrosa has uncovered a giant145 carat diamond, worth over $1 million.
Mining industry groups have launched a new ad campaign arguing that the mining industry ”pays its fair share of tax”.
The Federal Government’s approval of the Maules Creek coal mine and the expansion of the adjacent Boggabri operation has sparked further protests in the Leard State Forest.
Mining and rail manufacturer Bradken has boosted first half profit by nine per cent and declared an end to weakness in the mining sector.
Pacific National Coal has agreed to return to the Fair Work Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing pay dispute with its workers.
Xstrata has announced across the board production increases on its global projects, seeing a jump in every field apart from copper and gold.
Safety above profit is what every single employer and company needs to have emblazoned across their boardrooms, desks, arms, walls, windows, everywhere.
So if there was any doubt surrounding mining’s significance to the Australian economy, new data released by the ABS will clear up any confusion.
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have built up $1.7 billion worth of tax credits and will not have to make any mining tax payments until they are used up.
Spider-Man’s spider senses were on high alert on Sunday when he received a phone call notifying him three illegal miners needed to be rescued.
New figures released by NSW Minerals Council show coal is NSW’s number one export commodity at 35% of total merchandise exports.
Fortescue Metals is considering another appeal after losing its battle to access Rio’s iron ore rail line in the Pilbara.
Seventeen miners have died and one is missing after an explosion at a coal mine in Russia.
Julia Gillard has blamed the state governments for the failed mining tax as new calculations reveal it is likely to raise less than $88 million.
NRW Holdings has been awarded the drilling services contract for Fortescue Metals’ Cloudbreak mine.
Underground longwall mining will go ahead in Wollongong, NSW after the state government approved BHP’s scaled-back plan.
An illegal Chinese miner in Ghana has been arrested after he shot three locals with an AK47.
Minerals Council of Australia chief, Mitchell Hooke, wants taxes on mining companies left as is in order for the industry to remain internationally competitive.
The mining industry has cautioned that if the level of corruption alleged at the ICAC inquiry into NSW mining licences had occurred in Africa, investors would walk away from the ...
Incoming Anglo American chief has turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations as he attempts to address the social complexities of Africa’s mining industry.
Treasurer Wayne Swan is under pressure to make changes to the mining tax after it was revealed the tax was billions of dollars short of its predicted revenue target.
A Hunter Valley mine is attempting to block a tourist development because it will drop too much coal dust onto it.
The CFMEU has raised concern over the fate of workers at BMA’s Crinum underground mine following the decision to sell off the mine.
Fortescue have lost their battle to access Rio Tinto’s iron rail network in the Pilbara.
AGL has temporarily withdrawn its plans to drill 66 coal seam gas wells in Western Sydney.
Two workers are uninjured after a coal train derailment near Gladstone.
As mining investment eases the Reserve Bank of Australia expects Australia’s rate of economic growth to slow this year.
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has accused the NSW Government of leaking confidential information in a bid to improve the election chances of their federal counterparts.
Rio Tinto has slashed 350 construction positions from its Argyle diamond mine.
Minelab has established a Gold Mining division to support artisanal small scale gold miners and prospectors around the world.
Protesters from Frontline Action on Coal have today erected a protest sign at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga open cut mine near Boggabri, New South Wales.
Newcrest has recorded a profit drop of more than half year on year as lower metal prices and gold production hurt its bottom line.
Griffin Coal has quashed rumours that it will cut back up to a third of its white collar workforce.
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has rejected a National Heritage listing for Tasmania’s Tarkine region, opening the area for mining and exploration development.
OM Manganese says it will plead guilty to damaging a sacred Aboriginal site in the Northern Territory but denies desecration charges.
The federal government has deferred its decision on Whitehaven Coal’s controversial Maules Creek mine in the New South Wales Gunnedah Basin until April.
John Holland has won a $186 million contract to extend Rio Tinto iron ore’s Cape Lambert B wharf.
Mining contractor Redpath and BHP Billiton have gone pink in a new partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation that aims to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness.
Paul Obeid, son of Labor powerbroker Eddie, has confirmed his family negotiated a stake in a company interested in a mining the land owned by the Obeid family, months before ...
A contractor working for Fortescue Metals Group has blamed the miner’s cost cutting measures in late 2012 for its collapse into liquidation.
The dispute between Pacific National Coal and the Rail Tram and Bus Union has deepened with a 48-hour strike planned for tomorrow.
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union have launched a new TV advertising campaign about Australia’s mining boom.
Tony Abbot’s plans for a Northern Economic Zone, in the style of those proposed by Gina Rinehart, have been revealed ahead of the election.
Komatsu Australia has installed a 350-tonne track press at its new Wacol site, south-west of Brisbane.
Gina Rinehart’s life story is destined for the silver screen after a deal was struck this week to create a six-hour mini series based on the billionaire’s biography.
Gina Rinehart’s strategy of investing in junior exploration companies in Queensland’s coal sector is set to pay off with joint venture partner International Coal discovering high quality reserves near Bundaberg. ...
Traffic on the Great Northern Highway continues to be disrupted as engineers attempt to remove a 350 tonne piece of mining equipment that fell off a truck near Port Hedland.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption will provide advice in the next two weeks to the NSW Government about how it should amend the state’s mining laws.
Atlas Iron has announced a spate of new discoveries that have increased its ore reserves by 21 per cent, with one deposit almost doubling in size.
The Western Australian government has today reaffirmed its commitment to developing mining skill-sets in the state, awarding two mining engineering and metallurgy scholarships.
BHP Billiton is preparing to announce another round of job cuts at its Olympic Dam project in South Australia.
In pit crushing and conveying is being touted as the future of open cut mining.
Broken Hill City Council has proposed a taskforce to look at ways to increase the revenue it receives from mining companies.
Aquila Resources has had to move spending on its fledgling Pilbara iron ore project to “minimum” levels due to a dispute over its budget with joint venture partner AMCI.
Locals in the regional town of Stawell in Victoria say the impending closure of the town’s gold operation has seen miners struggling to find new jobs, or picking up lower ...
Former NSW Labor powerbroker, Eddie Obeid, yesterday took the stand at the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing, appearing confident and argumentative as he denied his involvement in any criminal activity.
Coal haulage in NSW will come to a standstill this week as Pacific National Coal digs its heels in over a wage dispute with workers.
Mining’s negative affects have grabbed many headlines of late, especially in the New South Wales Hunter Valley region.
Rio Tinto will expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara with a $3 billion dollar investment set to create over 2000 jobs in the region.
While truck crashes are decreasing in NSW, a new report has found an alarming surge of heavy vehicle accidents in both Queensland and Western Australia.
A registered nurse who worked as a labourer on a BHP mine has described the working conditions on site as “disgusting” and “inhumane”.
Following its inundation last month, Yancoal has been forced to declare Force Majeure for its Yarrabee coal mine.
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has cut about 100 jobs at Burnie in Tasmania.
A Papua New Guinea MP has urged the local Government to speed up development at Nautilus Minerals’ troubled seabed mining operation north of Australia.
The number of mining-related 457 visa applications has dropped significantly as demand for foreign workers in the industry slows.
BHP Billiton has been convicted over a worker’s death at a Port Hedland workshop in 2008.
The ICAC saga of Ian Macdonald, the Obeid family and coal mining licences in the NSW Bylong Valley yesterday continued to play out.
According to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures the mining industry continues to pay the highest level of remuneration to Australian workers.
Orica has addressed its business strategy and concerns about toxicity tests at its Port Botany site at the company’s AGM.