CITIC’s Sino Iron mine to post $1.8 bn writedown (0) January 21, 2015 Citic has been forced to writedown the value of its Sino Iron project in the Pilbara by $1.8 billion due the falling price of iron ore.
WA cyclone threat over (0) January 20, 2015 A cyclone warning that forced the evacuation of Port Hedland and Dampier ports has been downgraded.
Drugs dismissal at Boggabri upheld by FWA (0) January 20, 2015 The dismissal of a haul-truck driver at the Boggabri coal mine after testing positive for methamphetamine was upheld in a decision by Fair Work Australia.
Rio Tinto and Forge in court battle (0) January 20, 2015 Rio Tinto and collapsed engineering firm Forge Group are set to battle it out in court over monies owed.
150 redundancies for Bechtel at QCLNG (0) January 20, 2015 150 construction staff to be demobilised from the QCLNG gas plant, while electrical instrumentation specialists in demand.
BHP and Boart Longyear split in the Pilbara (0) January 20, 2015 BHP has reportedly brought to an end its existing contracts in the Pilbara as the miner seeks to cut costs.
QCLNG workers mourn deaths twice in one week (0) January 20, 2015 Bechtel employees at the QCLNG gas plant have mourned fallen comrades twice in the last week, with crews stood down in respect of the tragedies.
Oil and gas next on drug search hit list (24) January 19, 2015 Drug screening is set to continue around West Australia as Operation Redwater gears up for a third phase of operation targeting oil and gas workers.
200 jobs lost in third closure of Wiluna lead mine (0) January 19, 2015 The Paroo Station lead mine will dismiss more than 200 employees next month when the mine closes for the third time in less than a decade.
Macquarie Bank downgrades iron ore price (0) January 19, 2015 Macquarie Group has joined the list of major banks that are cutting their iron ore price forecasts.
Nicolsons mine given the greenlight (0) January 19, 2015 Pacific Nuigini has received approvals for its Nicolsons project’s mining proposal and mine closure plan.
Single-Use Gloves an Efficient Mining PPE Solution (0) January 19, 2015 Mining industry workers are placed under some of the harshest workplace conditions; enduring daily contact with heavy-duty materials, equipment, high temperatures and hazardous chemicals. Ensuring they are using the right ...
Miner injured at Dendrobium mine (0) January 16, 2015 A 30-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being injured at Illawarra Coal’s Dendrobium mine.
WA police continue search of FIFO workers for drugs (0) January 16, 2015 WA Police have commenced the second phase of Operation Redwater with searches of Pilbara Airstrips used by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
Coal worker flown to hospital after truck rollover (0) January 15, 2015 A coal mine worker has been flown to hospital with suspected facial fractures after the truck he was driving rolled over at Jellinbah Mine.
Bravery awards for firies at QLD truck explosion (0) January 15, 2015 Firefighters who were injured during a rescue at a truck rollover and ammonium nitrate explosion last year will receive bravery awards for their selfless efforts.
Earthquake hits Tasmanian mine (0) January 15, 2015 An earthquake struck near the Savage River open cut mine at 10:37am yesterday.
PanAust cuts jobs in bid for increased efficiency (0) January 15, 2015 Around 182 jobs will soon be cut from the operations of copper/gold/silver miner PanAust, with more redundancies to come later in the year.
Iron ore tipped to hit $US58 a tonne (0) January 15, 2015 Citi has cut its 2015 iron ore price forecast from $US65 a tonne to just $US58 a tonne.
Sabotage confirmed at fracking gas well (0) January 15, 2015 A Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has found a leaking valve at a Buru Energy gas well was deliberately damaged.
Kingsgate gold mine shut down amid health fears (0) January 15, 2015 Kingsgate Consolidated has been forced to close its Chatree gold mine in Thailand after orders from the country’s environmental watchdog.
Maules Creek produces close to 100k tonnes of coal (0) January 14, 2015 Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine has produced 94,000 tonnes of coal so far, with the company hoping to ramp this up to 6 million tonnes by March.
Rio in talks to sell uranium to India (0) January 14, 2015 As part of Rio Tinto’s plan to do more business with India, the company is in talks to sell the country its uranium.
NSW opal miners need new land leasing solution (0) January 14, 2015 Disputes between opal miners and graziers in Western NSW may find a solution in the suggestions of Walgett Shire mayor David Lane.
Iron ore price keeps falling (0) January 14, 2015 The price of iron ore has retreated for the fifth day in a row.
Students call on QUT to sever ties with Adani (0) January 14, 2015 Students of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have lobbied management to sever their relationship with Indian coal miner Adani.
QLD sees record 2014 coal exports (8) January 13, 2015 QLD has recorded a spike in coal exports in the face of a wider global coal downturn.
South32 to make Perth its home (0) January 13, 2015 BHP Billiton’s proposed spin-off company South32 has signed a ten-year lease in a Perth office building.
Polaris Metals iron ore development rejected by EPA (0) January 13, 2015 A proposal for a new iron ore mine in Western Australia has been rejected by the EPA on grounds of irreversible impact on flora and fauna.
Gold price on a high (0) January 13, 2015 The price of gold has jumped to its highest price in three months as investors continue safe-haven buying.
Mining jobs subdued, but key roles needed in each state (0) January 13, 2015 Subdued employment levels in resource sectors were predicted by Hays, with key employment trends identified in their recently released Quarterly Report.
Woodside and Adani JV to bring LNG to India (0) January 13, 2015 A visit to India over the weekend has seen Woodside CEO Peter Coleman sign a memorandum of understanding with magnate Gautam Adani.
Rose Porteous resurfaces for ‘House of Hancock’ TV series (0) January 12, 2015 The former wife of Lang Hancock has spoken out about her portrayal in the new telemovie which will depict the legal battle between her and Gina Rinehart.
BHP to hold Seed Bank ‘think tank’ (0) January 12, 2015 BHP has partnered with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to hold a ‘think thank’ as part of a multi-million dollar Restoration Seed Bank Initiative.
Mining industry in the spotlight at art exhibition (0) January 12, 2015 An artist has spent time at both underground and open cut coal mines to inspire a new collection of paintings depicting the industry.
One on One: Austmine CEO Christine Gibbs Stewart (0) January 12, 2015 A sit-down with Austmine CEO Christine Gibbs Stewart looking over the state of the METS sector in 2014, and the forecast for 2015.
CSG revenue set to soar by 148 per cent (0) January 12, 2015 2015 is expected to be a massive year for the coal seam gas industry, but mining and construction machinery manufacturing is set to suffer.
Russell Vale coal mine to get PAC review (0) January 12, 2015 Planning Minister Pru Goward has ordered the review of Wollongong Coal’s proposed expansion of Russell Vale coal mine.
Troy receives environmental approvals (0) January 12, 2015 Troy Resources has received environmental approvals for its Guyanese Karouni gold project.
EPA gain greater powers to monitor gas activities in NSW (0) January 9, 2015 Recent changes to legislation will enable the NSW EPA to oversee gas industry activities through development phases, from exploration to production.
Job-sharing implemented at FMG mine site (0) January 9, 2015 A reshuffle at FMG’s Cloudbreak mine will see workers move to part-time job sharing for the next six months.
Maules Creek mine sends first coal to port (0) January 9, 2015 Maules Creek mine has delivered its first load of coal to the port of Newcastle as the project works to ramp up to full production.
Siana gold mine returns to production (0) January 8, 2015 A cease and desist order has been lifted from Siana Gold processing operations by the Philippine’s Mines and Geoscience Bureau.
Are miners more likely to be divorced? (0) January 8, 2015 A new study on the professions most likely to be married or divorced highlighted miners are amongst the professions most likely to be married.
Sand quarry proposal near Dubbo (0) January 8, 2015 A proposed sand quarry near Dubbo has been criticised by local residents.
Gas well leak sparks DMP investigation (0) January 8, 2015 A gas leak at a fracking well in WA has sparked government concerns about the possible involvement of a “third party”.
More job cuts likely at NZ coal mine (0) January 8, 2015 A continued coal price depression is likely to lead to more job cuts at Solid Energy’s Stockton coal mine.
Ramelius tops gold production estimates (0) January 8, 2015 After a busy 2014 which saw it acquire a host of new gold mines, Ramelius Resources has beaten its production guidance for the December quarter by 13 per cent.
‘Frackman’ CSG documentary set to raise eyebrows (0) January 8, 2015 A new documentary about the coal seam gas industry in Queensland will not get airplay on television, according to the film’s producer.
Uranium miner announces spill (0) January 8, 2015 Just days after uranium miner Paladin Energy denied it discharged polluted water into a river, the company announced a tank failure at its Kayelekera mine has resulted in a spill.
WA returns $1 billion in rehab bonds (0) January 7, 2015 The DMP has returned more than $1 billion in bonds to mining companies since the introduction of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund in 2012.
Mandalong coal expansion expected in 2015 (0) January 7, 2015 The Mandalong Coal Mine expansion will provide permissions for an additional 115 jobs at the Central Coast mine later this year.
Mining needs to leap forward by twenty years, Anglo says (0) January 7, 2015 Anglo American boss for technical and sustainability said the mining industry needs to leap forward 20 years while announcing an autonomous truck trial in the U.S.
Orica to build new flaring plants on Kooragang (0) January 7, 2015 Orica has be given the greenlight for the construction of three new ammonia flaring systems at its Kooragang Island plant.
Fracking guidelines updated in WA (0) January 7, 2015 The WA Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements for proposals from companies wishing to use hydraulic fracturing.
Glencore looking to extend copper smelting in Mt Isa (0) January 6, 2015 Glencore could extend its copper operations in Mt Isa, with Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell saying he expects a development proposal from the company shortly.
Patrick buys Dampier Floating Deck (0) January 6, 2015 Oil industry service provider Patrick has reached a new agreement to acquire Apache Energy’s Dampier Floating Deck (DFD) platform.
Rio Tinto tipped to announce share buyback (0) January 6, 2015 Speculation is mounting that mining heavyweight Rio Tinto is planning on announcing a $5 billion share buyback.
Gold price on the rise (0) January 6, 2015 The price of gold is back above $1200 per ounce amid concerns over the Greek elections and lower oil prices.
First shipment of gas leaves Curtis Island (855) January 6, 2015 Australia’s first shipment of gas from the QCLNG gas plant left Curtis Island on Monday afternoon, bound for Singapore.
Caterpillar shares slide as oil falls (0) January 6, 2015 Caterpillar shares have fallen as it joins a number of companies suffering from a contracting oil price.
FIFO camp renewals to meet opposition in WA (0) January 6, 2015 Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has declared plans to oppose the renewal of FIFO leases around Karratha and Newman.
Glencore restarts coal mining (0) January 6, 2015 Glencore has officially restarted its coal mining operations, after closing all of its Australian operations over the Christmas break.
Paladin denies uranium pollution claims (0) January 6, 2015 Paladin Energy has denied claims it released toxic water from its Kayelekera uranium mine into a local river system in Malawi.
A happy new year for iron ore prices but will it last? (0) January 5, 2015 Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
NZ miner wins bravery medal (0) January 5, 2015 Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
Watpac wins Sirius nickel project contract (0) January 5, 2015 Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
Decmil win QCLNG well contract (0) January 5, 2015 Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
Attempted miner poisoning at Roy Hill mine (0) December 18, 2014 Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
Santos slashes spending (0) December 11, 2014 Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
Glencore chief promises returns to investors (0) December 11, 2014 Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
New FIFO travel solution launched (0) December 11, 2014 A new integrated mobile solution is helping FIFO workers get from A to B easier.
Mining-focused startups offered cash for innovative ideas (0) December 11, 2014 Do you have a good idea for a mining-focused startup? One company is offering $70,000 in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake in new businesses that have real ...
Surveyor error revealed in Cyclone George donga deaths (0) December 11, 2014 An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
Coal train crash in Queensland (0) December 11, 2014 The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
UQ launches new responsible mining course (0) December 10, 2014 The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
APA to buy QCLNG pipeline (0) December 10, 2014 APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
Massive need for miners in the US (0) December 9, 2014 The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
Suing miner expected to drive 20 hours home: Lawyer (0) December 8, 2014 Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
Unpaid debts forces workers to walk off coal mine (4) December 4, 2014 The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
Mining drug raids continue in WA (0) December 4, 2014 FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
Alleged Roy Hill mine drug bullies compensated after sacking (0) December 4, 2014 Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
Top FMG excutive heads rolls (0) December 3, 2014 Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
Thiess win $250m coal contract (0) December 3, 2014 Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
New round of exploration funding granted in WA (0) December 3, 2014 Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
New coal mine approved in Galilee Basin (0) December 3, 2014 AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
PPK acquires drilling equipment company (111) December 2, 2014 PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
Police target FMG workers in drug search (0) December 2, 2014 FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
Mentors needed to support NSW’s mining women (0) December 2, 2014 Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
Bulga receives approval for minelife extension (0) December 2, 2014 The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
Miners warned to clearly report on reserves (0) December 2, 2014 The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA (0) December 2, 2014 WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
Exploration investment continues to fall (0) December 2, 2014 Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
FMG’s dongas not built to cyclone strength (0) December 2, 2014 An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
Mining worth $37 billion to the state of Queensland (0) December 1, 2014 A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
SA conference to highlight exploration (0) December 1, 2014 Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
Copper falls to new low (0) December 1, 2014 The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
Koolan Island workers stood down (0) December 1, 2014 With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
Australian Mining – News in Focus 28/11/14 (0) November 28, 2014 Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
Small improvement for geologist employment (0) November 28, 2014 Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
Citic has been forced to writedown the value of its Sino Iron project in the Pilbara by $1.8 billion due the falling price of iron ore.
The Australian mining industry has suffered its first fatality of the year, after only 20 days.
Atlas Iron will cut back on capital spending as the company revealed it was selling iron ore at a loss.
A cyclone warning that forced the evacuation of Port Hedland and Dampier ports has been downgraded.
The dismissal of a haul-truck driver at the Boggabri coal mine after testing positive for methamphetamine was upheld in a decision by Fair Work Australia.
Rio Tinto and collapsed engineering firm Forge Group are set to battle it out in court over monies owed.
The NSW Minerals Council has contributed $270,000 to Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Hughes Drilling has been awarded the overburden drilling contract for Glencore’s Collinsville coal mine.
150 construction staff to be demobilised from the QCLNG gas plant, while electrical instrumentation specialists in demand.
Rio Tinto produced 11 per cent more iron ore in 2014 as the company drives the expansion of its Pilbara operations.
BHP has reportedly brought to an end its existing contracts in the Pilbara as the miner seeks to cut costs.
Bechtel employees at the QCLNG gas plant have mourned fallen comrades twice in the last week, with crews stood down in respect of the tragedies.
Drug screening is set to continue around West Australia as Operation Redwater gears up for a third phase of operation targeting oil and gas workers.
A number of candidates in the upcoming Queensland election have vowed to help fight mining developments.
The Paroo Station lead mine will dismiss more than 200 employees next month when the mine closes for the third time in less than a decade.
Macquarie Group has joined the list of major banks that are cutting their iron ore price forecasts.
A new minerals processing technique using freezing to treat and recycle wastewater has been developed.
Trade Minister Andrew Robb has defended Adani’s plans to develop the massive Carmichael mine, saying despite the naysayers, the project will go ahead.
Pacific Nuigini has received approvals for its Nicolsons project’s mining proposal and mine closure plan.
China’s demand for NSW coal jumped 22 per cent over the last financial year.
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A 30-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being injured at Illawarra Coal’s Dendrobium mine.
Anglo American has released a video aimed at showing the opportunities open to women at its mining operations.
WA Police have commenced the second phase of Operation Redwater with searches of Pilbara Airstrips used by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
A former Anglo American executive will face court on January 29 accused of stealing millions from the company.
The Mt Thorley-Warkworth project has drawn wide support from local businesses, fearful loss of 1300 jobs will have a devastating impact on local economy.
The six day iron ore slump has come to an end, with the price rising slightly during the last trading session.
The divestment is in line with Metso’s new strategy under which Metso will focus on products and services for mining, aggregates, and oil & gas industries.
A coal mine worker has been flown to hospital with suspected facial fractures after the truck he was driving rolled over at Jellinbah Mine.
Firefighters who were injured during a rescue at a truck rollover and ammonium nitrate explosion last year will receive bravery awards for their selfless efforts.
Western Australia’s Department of Mines and Petroleum has issued prohibition notices at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine.
An earthquake struck near the Savage River open cut mine at 10:37am yesterday.
Around 182 jobs will soon be cut from the operations of copper/gold/silver miner PanAust, with more redundancies to come later in the year.
Citi has cut its 2015 iron ore price forecast from $US65 a tonne to just $US58 a tonne.
A Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has found a leaking valve at a Buru Energy gas well was deliberately damaged.
Kerman has won the contract for Sirius Resources Nova nickel project’s accommodation camp.
Kingsgate Consolidated has been forced to close its Chatree gold mine in Thailand after orders from the country’s environmental watchdog.
Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine has produced 94,000 tonnes of coal so far, with the company hoping to ramp this up to 6 million tonnes by March.
X2 Resources could make a play for Vale’s nickel business.
As part of Rio Tinto’s plan to do more business with India, the company is in talks to sell the country its uranium.
Disputes between opal miners and graziers in Western NSW may find a solution in the suggestions of Walgett Shire mayor David Lane.
Researchers have uncovered dozens of new nickel hyperaccumulator plants in a study in Borneo.
The price of iron ore has retreated for the fifth day in a row.
Students of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have lobbied management to sever their relationship with Indian coal miner Adani.
Sandvik has expanded its mining cone crushers, releasing two new mid-range models.
A man with just six months to live has had his asbestos poisoning case dismissed in court due to a legal loophole.
QLD has recorded a spike in coal exports in the face of a wider global coal downturn.
BHP Billiton’s proposed spin-off company South32 has signed a ten-year lease in a Perth office building.
A proposal for a new iron ore mine in Western Australia has been rejected by the EPA on grounds of irreversible impact on flora and fauna.
Subdued employment levels in resource sectors were predicted by Hays, with key employment trends identified in their recently released Quarterly Report.
Speculation is mounting that Leighton Holdings has plans to sell Thiess.
A visit to India over the weekend has seen Woodside CEO Peter Coleman sign a memorandum of understanding with magnate Gautam Adani.
Rio Tinto hopes to open a $US2 billion iron ore mine and a $US500 million diamond mine in India.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appointed the head of uranium developer Toro Energy to the Australia-India CEO forum.
The former wife of Lang Hancock has spoken out about her portrayal in the new telemovie which will depict the legal battle between her and Gina Rinehart.
BHP Billiton has sought to increase the size of an Olympic Dam tailings storage facility, from 30m to 40m tall.
The price of iron ore has once again fallen below $US70 a tonne.
BHP has partnered with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to hold a ‘think thank’ as part of a multi-million dollar Restoration Seed Bank Initiative.
An artist has spent time at both underground and open cut coal mines to inspire a new collection of paintings depicting the industry.
Polish coal mining giant Kompania Weglowa will be restructured in an attempt to cut costs and rescue the company from a second year of losses.
A sit-down with Austmine CEO Christine Gibbs Stewart looking over the state of the METS sector in 2014, and the forecast for 2015.
Planning Minister Pru Goward has ordered the review of Wollongong Coal’s proposed expansion of Russell Vale coal mine.
Troy Resources has received environmental approvals for its Guyanese Karouni gold project.
Transmin has signed a new agreement with Yoshikawa Corporation to distribute their full range of circle feeders Australia-wide.
Recent changes to legislation will enable the NSW EPA to oversee gas industry activities through development phases, from exploration to production.
A reshuffle at FMG’s Cloudbreak mine will see workers move to part-time job sharing for the next six months.
The Planning Assessment Commission has recommended the T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island be approved.
Atlas Copco has now launched its new face drilling rigs worldwide.
BHP Billiton has donated $250,000 to the Sampson Flat Bushfire relief fund in South Australia.
Fortescue Metals group has increased its mineral resource base by 300 million tonnes.
Cauldron Energy has won the right to explore for uranium on Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo pastoral station in the Pilbara.
A cease and desist order has been lifted from Siana Gold processing operations by the Philippine’s Mines and Geoscience Bureau.
A new study on the professions most likely to be married or divorced highlighted miners are amongst the professions most likely to be married.
A proposed sand quarry near Dubbo has been criticised by local residents.
A gas leak at a fracking well in WA has sparked government concerns about the possible involvement of a “third party”.
A continued coal price depression is likely to lead to more job cuts at Solid Energy’s Stockton coal mine.
After a busy 2014 which saw it acquire a host of new gold mines, Ramelius Resources has beaten its production guidance for the December quarter by 13 per cent.
A new documentary about the coal seam gas industry in Queensland will not get airplay on television, according to the film’s producer.
Just days after uranium miner Paladin Energy denied it discharged polluted water into a river, the company announced a tank failure at its Kayelekera mine has resulted in a spill.
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Ernst & Young have released a new infographic detailing the current challenges facing Australian mining services companies.
The volatile price of iron ore has claimed more jobs with Cape Lambert Resources cutting 117 people.
The DMP has returned more than $1 billion in bonds to mining companies since the introduction of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund in 2012.
The Queensland Resources Council has called on Queensland’s political parties to avoid raising royalties as the state heads to an election.
The Mandalong Coal Mine expansion will provide permissions for an additional 115 jobs at the Central Coast mine later this year.
Anglo American boss for technical and sustainability said the mining industry needs to leap forward 20 years while announcing an autonomous truck trial in the U.S.
Orica has be given the greenlight for the construction of three new ammonia flaring systems at its Kooragang Island plant.
Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia remains closed after a chemical spill last month.
The WA Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements for proposals from companies wishing to use hydraulic fracturing.
BHP Billiton has sent one billion tonnes of iron ore to China over 42 years.
Altas Copco has release new remote operator stations for surface drill rigs.
Work has started on a new bauxite mine in Tasmania that is expected to create 180 jobs.
Glencore could extend its copper operations in Mt Isa, with Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell saying he expects a development proposal from the company shortly.
Oil industry service provider Patrick has reached a new agreement to acquire Apache Energy’s Dampier Floating Deck (DFD) platform.
Speculation is mounting that mining heavyweight Rio Tinto is planning on announcing a $5 billion share buyback.
Approval for expansion of the New Acland coal mine, will provide opportunities for up to several hundred new jobs across construction and operation.
Oil prices have fallen to its lowest mark in more than half a decade, dipping below US$50 per barrel.
The price of gold is back above $1200 per ounce amid concerns over the Greek elections and lower oil prices.
Australia’s first shipment of gas from the QCLNG gas plant left Curtis Island on Monday afternoon, bound for Singapore.
Caterpillar shares have fallen as it joins a number of companies suffering from a contracting oil price.
Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has declared plans to oppose the renewal of FIFO leases around Karratha and Newman.
Glencore has officially restarted its coal mining operations, after closing all of its Australian operations over the Christmas break.
Paladin Energy has denied claims it released toxic water from its Kayelekera uranium mine into a local river system in Malawi.
Anglo American says there are several parties interested in purchasing Dartbrook coal mine.
Two men sacked by BHP for using their mobile phones at work will be reinstated following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission.
A new technology contract will ensure future fuel cost savings for Anglo American’s coal operations in Australia.
A West Australian Government scheme to reduce royalties for junior iron ore miners has been met with criticism from Gina Rinehart.
Iron ore has started the year on a positive note but there are differing opinions as to whether the worst is over for the steel-making ingredient.
Pike River mine tragedy survivor Daniel Rockhouse has won a bravery medal for his actions in rescuing another miner during the disaster.
Komatsu is celebrating 50 years of operation in Australia.
Downer EDI has won a $2 billion contract for works at Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Anglo American has submitted plans to develop its Drayton South mine for the third time.
Locomotive drivers at Mackay have taken a 24 hour protected strike action over the weekend.
Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources’ Nova nickel project.
Decmil has won a $65 million extension to its QCLNG wellsite installation contract.
Poisoned food has been uncovered at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, although its apparent target remains a mystery.
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems) has announced the global launch of a new range of heavy duty explosion proof pressure transducers.
Sandvik Mining Systems is partnering with Downer EDI Limited (Downer) to offer high-level field service and maintenance solutions.
Silver Lake Resources has failed to sell its Lakewood gold mill after announcing a buyer was interested in October.
A second miner has been killed at Anglo American’s Grasstree coal mine after an underground collapse.
BC Iron has cut jobs in order to deal with the falling price of iron ore.
Northparkes mines managing director Stefanie Loader is the new chair of the NSW Minerals Council.
There are indications that the effect of “Dutch disease” in Australia is more pronounced than that in Canada.
Santos will slash its projected 2015 spending by a quarter in the wake of falling oil prices.
Glencore chief Ivan Glasenberg said the company was focusing on returning cash to investors instead of buying new assets just “for the sake of having a bigger company”.
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An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard a surveyor error meant the buildings were given the incorrect wind region assessment.
The Goonyella coal line was blocked for several days last week after an unmanned train derailed.
New Zealand has held its inaugural mines rescue competition at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine.
A man working at Chevron’s Gorgon Project has taken his own life.
A Victorian gold mine is the latest former mining operation to be used to study dark matter.
Head of finance at Rio Tinto said the falling price of iron ore, coal and oil has come as a surprise to most in the industry.
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new range of impact wrenches designed to provide power, high quality and excellent ergonomics.
Anglo American’s Callide and Dartbrook coal mines are for sale as the miner announces a massive transformation that will see it shed 35 per cent of its workforce globally.
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
APA Group has announced it will acquire the QCLNG pipeline for approximately $6 billion.
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Active Navigation for big data management and cloud services.
GVK Hancock said it is focused on finalising approvals for its Alpha coal project in the Galilee Basin before looking to finance the $10 billion project.
Origin Energy has uncovered new gas deposits off Victoria., in the Otway Basin.
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has added $3.9 million to its bank balance after a recent capital raising program.
The price of iron ore has once again slipped below $US70 a tonne.
The Planning Assessment Commission will meet in Gunnedah on Thursday to hear final submissions on Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project.
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
South32 is the name BHP Billiton has chosen to call its new company.
ADM Instrument Engineering introduces a new range of radiation detectors from Thermo Scientific for coal seam gas (CSG) and mining operations.
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto have announced they will extend their autonomous mining research partnership for five years.
Vale said it might consider settling the Simandou iron ore fight with Rio Tinto out of court.
Bradken shares soared last Friday on news of a takeover offer from a private equity consortium.
Former Rio Executive Mal Randall said the move by iron ore majors to increase production at a time the market is oversupplied should be investigated by the ACCC.
Lawyers for a QLD mine worker suing his employer for negligence say he was expected to drive 20 hours home after an 80-hour work week.
Sandvik has announced a geographical shift, moving its global mining facilities from Euorpe and North America to India and China.
Orocobre has officially opened its Olaroz lithium mine.
300 coal workers have returned to work after their employer tore up a contract with Griffin coal mine last week.
A program which trains Indigenous women to drive mining haul trucks has won a national award.
The price of iron ore has jumped to its highest level in over three weeks.
Rio Tinto is on a journey to woo investors, with a presentation in London overnight highlighting the company’s shareholder returns.
Sibelco will shut down its North Stradbroke Yarraman sand mine next year.
Mining contractor Macmahon is cutting around 40 jobs in order to deal with the slump in the sector.
Atlas Iron has cut 80 jobs in the Pilbara in order to stay afloat amid weak iron ore prices.
200 workers at Koolan Island mine have been made redundant as the company tries to find a solution for its flooded operation.
South Australia has launched a 3D model of its Eastern Gawler Craton to aid new mineral discoveries.
The Government is launching an Exploration Development Incentive to help boost exploration for new mineral deposits.
The future of 300 coal jobs are in doubt after a mining contractor sent its workforce home over unpaid bills for the fourth time.
Workers have been told in a letter that the Bradken foundry at Kilburn, Adelaide will be “phased out” late next year.
FMG’s Cloudbreak mine has been the target of a police drug raid as the industry-wide crackdown continues.
Two Roy Hill mine workers who were sacked after allegedly bullying a fellow worker into buying crystal meth for them have been compensated for unfair dismissal.
Fortescue have stood down top executives at the iron ore miner at it prepares to slash costs across the board.
Jellinbah Resources has awarded Thiess the $250 million mining contract for its Jellinbah East coal mine.
The last module for all of the Curtis Island LNG plants has now arrived.
QGC has partnered with BOC to open a new LNG plant near Chinchilla, QLD.
Vale is reportedly considering listing its base metals business as iron ore prices fall and costs begin to bite.
Round 10 of the Exploration Inventive Scheme funding has been granted to 41 drilling and prospecting projects in WA.
AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee coal project has been given the greenlight by the QLD Government.
Atlas Iron is cutting its bosses pay by 15 per cent as two members of the board step down.
PPK has acquired an underground drilling and boring equipment company, Firefly International.
FMG’s Christmas Creek mine site has been the target of a police drug operation, with workers searched as they disembarked planes on their way to work.
Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
The NSW Planning Commission has approved Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project, which will extend the mine’s life and create 300 new construction jobs.
The ASX has warned mining companies not to mislead investors and ensure they are completely transparent in reporting mineral resources and reserves.
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
ABB has launched its SmartVentilation system for underground mines.
Exploration investment has continued the steady downward trend in the September quarter, with Queensland statistically the worst hit according to the ABS.
An inquest into the death of two people at FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard the dongas weren’t built to withstand strong winds.
A new survey by the Queensland Resources Council shows the minerals and energy sector contributed $37.5 billion to the state in 2013/14.
Wollongong Coal’s plan to extend longwall mining has been approved the by the Planning Assessment Commission.
Despite record mineral production in South Australia, exploration investment has plummeted from $328 million to just $116 over the past three years.
The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
Anglo American will try to gain approval for its Drayton South mine expansion for the third time.
An analyst out of China has warned the price of iron ore could fall to lows of $US50 a tonne.
FMG has moved to slash capital expenditure by $US650 million as the price of iron ore remains at five-year lows.
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine Stage 2 proposal was referred to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission last week.
Sedgman has won the EPC contract for Groote Eylandt Mining’s manganese mine expansion.
With a huge damming and dewatering operation on their hands, Mount Gibson Iron have stood down around 200 workers.
Australian Mining looks at our first graphite production in 21 years; drug problems for FMG; and a JV between Glencore and Peabody.
Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
Female mining professionals are being paid 27 per cent less than their male counterparts.