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.
Port expansion boosts Yilgarn miners (0) February 1, 2013 Fledgling miners in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have been given a boost by the State Government’s decision to green light expansions at Esperance Port.
AngloGold blames labour cost for $82 million blowout (0) February 1, 2013 AngloGold Ashanti has blamed an overheated construction market in Western Australia for a $82 million blow-out at the Tropicana project.
Miners still top Aussie rich-list (0) February 1, 2013 Despite falling commodity prices wiping close to $1 billion from Gina Rinehart’s fortune, new estimates show the mining magnate easily remains Australia’s richest person.
Moses Obeid takes the stand at ICAC: Live (0) January 31, 2013 As Moses Obeid takes the stand at today’s ICAC investigations into exploration licences granted in the NSW Bylong Valley, we’ve put together the latest information from around the web to ...
US miner sued for reporting unsafe work conditions (0) January 31, 2013 After a Kentucky miner reported what he considered to be unsafe working conditions he was fired from his job and sued by his former employer.
WA mining applications up, exploration down (0) January 31, 2013 The Western Australian government experienced a 21 per cent jump in mining applications from September 30 to December 31.
Meet Rassor, NASA’s new mining robot [pictures] (0) January 31, 2013 Engineers at NASA have released details on a prototype mining robot they hope will one day be able to mine resources on the moon.
Volkswagen looks to miners to boost sales (0) January 31, 2013 Volkswagen Australia Group has announced that it is looking to the mining sector to increase commercial vehicle sales.
Rinehart buys into oil (0) January 30, 2013 Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has used Hancock Prospecting to make a $6.3 million investment in oil and gas minor Lakes Oil.
WA govt says program has netted $20m for mining and other suppliers (0) January 30, 2013 The WA Coalition government has credited its Industry Facilitation and Support Program with the awarding millions of dollars in contracts to suppliers to the state’s mining sector.
Mozambique coal problems to boost Aussies (0) January 30, 2013 Rio Tinto’s massive write-down of Mozambique coal assets proves Australia’s deposits and infrastructure are of a higher quality, UBS analysts claim.
Queensland floods seen from space (0) January 30, 2013 Looking down from outer-space, a Canadian astronaut has captured the Queensland floods from a different perspective.
Shares in exploration junior skyrocket (13) January 30, 2013 Shares in exploration junior Bass Metals have doubled in value after the company secured a deal to clear its debts and undertake new work.
Hunter Valley residents vote to suspend coal mining expansions (0) January 30, 2013 More than 100 local Hunter Valley residents have unanimously voted to halt all coal mining expansions and developments surrounding the Upper Hunter town of Jerry’s Plains.
Sneak peek as Bauma 2013 builds (0) January 30, 2013 As the ramp up to Bauma 2013 begins, companies from around the world gather to give a peek at what will be on show.
Search for missing prospector called off (0) January 29, 2013 The search for a missing prospector in the WA Goldfields has been called off after emergency services failed to locate the man.
WA Opposition to “demand” miners pay for roads (0) January 29, 2013 The WA Labor Opposition has vowed to make mining companies contribute more to upgrading key roads in order to improve safety on infrastructure stressed by the resources industry.
Mining construction set to peak in 2013: Deloitte (0) January 29, 2013 Australia’s mining construction boom is expected to peak later this year, economics advisory group Deloitte Access Economics says.
Caterpillar profit disappoints (0) January 29, 2013 Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar has failed to impress analysts with its 2012 profit, after accounting fraud and writedowns hit its bottom line.
Miner rescued from QLD floods (0) January 29, 2013 A QLD miner has been rescued from floodwaters just south of Rockhampton after locals heard his cry for help and dived into a river to save him.
Mining corruption claims misleading, Cripps says (0) January 25, 2013 QLD mining minister Andrew Cripps has slammed claims that the Queensland Resources Council said a new bidding system for coal and gas is open to ‘corruption’.
Traditional owners to see more benefits from Ranger mine (0) January 25, 2013 Energy Resources Australia has secured a deal to help deliver more financial benefits and social initiatives to traditional owners near the Ranger uranium mine in the NT.
Bylong farmer tells ICAC Obeid lied to the press (0) January 25, 2013 A cattle farmer from the NSW Bylong Valley yesterday told a corruption inquiry that former Labor minister Eddie Obeid lied to the media about mining coming to the area.
Miner’s ‘public nuisance’ conviction quashed (0) January 25, 2013 A former Blackwater coal miner was charged with public nuisance offences during the ongoing BMA strikes last year has had his conviction overturned.
Queensland mines were not ready for floods (0) January 25, 2013 As Queensland once again prepares to face torrential rain this week, a new report suggests the state’s mines were ill-equipped for previous flood events.
Mining uncertainty flowing into manufacturing sector (0) January 25, 2013 The mining industry’s instability has flowed onto engineering and manufacturing sectors causing job losses in small and medium enterprises.
ACCC investigating BHP’s tugboat monopoly (0) January 25, 2013 The competition watchdog is investigating whether mining giant BHP Billiton should retain exclusive rights to operate tugboats at Port Hedland, with rival miners proposing a separate operator.
Missing prospector leaves SOS notes (0) January 25, 2013 The search for a missing prospector in WA has been renewed after a Goldfields station owner discovered makeshift camps and SOS notes left by the 46-year-old man.
CSG company acquires solar developer (23) January 25, 2013 COAL Seam Gas (CSG) exploration company Red Sky Energy has acquired SOLEIR, a developer of utility scale solar projects.
Conservationists have the coal industry in their sights (0) January 24, 2013 Coal mining in Australia is at a cross roads and if expansions continue Australia will become the second largest contributor of CO2 emissions globally, a Greenpeace report released yesterday states.
FMG on track to meet targets (0) January 24, 2013 Pilbara iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group says it’s on track to meet production targets after lifting shipments in the last three months of 2012.
Newcrest right on the golden target (0) January 24, 2013 The December quarter saw Newcrest’s gold and copper production rise just over 7 per cent, putting the company on target to hit its full-year production forecasts.
Non-union workers paid thousands more: CFMEU (0) January 24, 2013 Rio Tinto is facing a Federal Court showdown with the CFMEU following allegations that non-union members were given much more generous redundancy payouts.
WA storm tracks down Pilbara coast [images] (0) January 24, 2013 As on again, off again cyclone Peta tracks down the WA coast bring rain, strong winds and flooding to one of Australia’s most important mining regions. We have collected a ...
Hottest mining jobs for 2013 (0) January 24, 2013 Boilermakers, engineers, fitters and a range of other roles are in peak demand in the mining industry, according to a new report from Hays.
Death at BHP mine in Indonesia (0) January 23, 2013 Production at a BHP Billiton coal mine in Indonesia has been halted after the death of a contract worker.
Activists fight to farm food not coal (0) January 23, 2013 Sacrificing fertile farmland to mine lignite coal is “100 per cent stupidity”, an Australian farmer turn activist told an anti-coal mining festival in New Zealand.
Record mining investment for WA (0) January 23, 2013 New data from the WA Government shows mining investment in the west surged to record levels in 2011-12, with a range of resources attracting billions in new spending.
Moore launches a gem of a book (0) January 23, 2013 A comprehensive publication about Western Australian gemstones was today launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
Storms close Pilbara operations (11) January 23, 2013 A tropical storm off the coast of Western Australia has temporarily closed down port operations for Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group, and other Pilbara miners.
Safety the top priority for big miners (0) January 23, 2013 Employee safety, managing capital projects and maximising production effectiveness are the top priorities of today’s mining executives, a study has shown.
Miners more trusted than the media (0) January 23, 2013 A recent survey has shown Australians have more trust in the mining industry than the media.
Six photos of Australia’s largest energy projects (0) January 23, 2013 Australia is home to some of the largest energy projects in the world, with investment in local projects adding up to over $200 billion.
Wet weather stops zinc production (0) January 22, 2013 China’s biggest metals trader MMG has temporarily halted the shipping of zinc concentrate from Queensland because of bad weather.
Military already working to protect mining assets (0) January 22, 2013 The Australian military is already working to ramp up protection of oil, gas, and mining assets in Australia due to the rising risk of attack from terrorists or resource-hungry nations.
Mine traffic puts koalas in harms way (0) January 22, 2013 Queensland’s increased mine traffic is the blame for a spike in the number of koala injuries and deaths last year, the Australian Wildlife Rescue Service said.
More mining bosses on the move (0) January 22, 2013 Northern Mining CEO Greg Wilson has resigned and Perseus Mining managing director Mark Calderwood has also moved aside, as management shake-ups continue into 2013.
Xstrata expansion will create 150 new coal jobs (0) January 22, 2013 Ramping up production at Xstrata’s Mangoola coal mine by almost 30 per cent to 13.5 million tonnes of coal a year will create an estimated 150 new jobs.
Macmahon shareholders to vote on sale (0) January 21, 2013 Independent directors of Macmahon have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale to Leighton Holdings, concluding they will be better off if the transaction proceeds.
‘Modular’ hotel to target FIFOs (0) January 21, 2013 A new ‘modular’ hotel is being built near Perth airport to provide cheap accommodation targeted at WA’s large fly-in fly-out market.
Rio’s $14 billion rough ride (0) January 21, 2013 Rio Tinto’s recent uranium acquisition of the Canadian Roughrider deposit is said to be just one project that will be written down in a massive round of impairments.
WA prospector still missing (3) January 21, 2013 A prospector who went missing in the WA Goldfields last week is still yet to be accounted for, and family members have flown into the remote site to help the ...
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.
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.
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.
Whitehaven’s Maules Creek and Boggabri coal mine projects have been given go go-ahead by the federal government.
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.
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 ...
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.
The WA Nationals have flagged plans to introduce a new levy on major resources projects, with the money going towards training new construction workers.
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 ...
The CFMEU claims foreign workers are stealing mining jobs from locals and preventing the wealth of the boom from spreading to the wider community.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Fledgling miners in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have been given a boost by the State Government’s decision to green light expansions at Esperance Port.
AngloGold Ashanti has blamed an overheated construction market in Western Australia for a $82 million blow-out at the Tropicana project.
Despite falling commodity prices wiping close to $1 billion from Gina Rinehart’s fortune, new estimates show the mining magnate easily remains Australia’s richest person.
The era of conservative mining majors is well and truly upon us.
As Moses Obeid takes the stand at today’s ICAC investigations into exploration licences granted in the NSW Bylong Valley, we’ve put together the latest information from around the web to ...
After a Kentucky miner reported what he considered to be unsafe working conditions he was fired from his job and sued by his former employer.
The Western Australian government experienced a 21 per cent jump in mining applications from September 30 to December 31.
Engineers at NASA have released details on a prototype mining robot they hope will one day be able to mine resources on the moon.
Australia’s mines are likely to be the key battleground for this year’s federal election.
Xstrata has declared force majeure on some coal exports after heavy rains across the state damaged parts of its rail network.
Volkswagen Australia Group has announced that it is looking to the mining sector to increase commercial vehicle sales.
Peabody has released its 2012 results, highlighting losses for the year with more ahead in the first quarter of 2013.
Yancoal’s Middlemount mine has suffered heavy water inflows as the Queensland floods continue.
BHP Billiton has donated a million dollars to the Red Cross’ Queensland Floods appeal.
Widespread flooding in Queensland has created a major problem for the state’s mining industry.
The WA Coalition government has credited its Industry Facilitation and Support Program with the awarding millions of dollars in contracts to suppliers to the state’s mining sector.
Looking down from outer-space, a Canadian astronaut has captured the Queensland floods from a different perspective.
Shares in exploration junior Bass Metals have doubled in value after the company secured a deal to clear its debts and undertake new work.
A parliamentary inquiry into land valuations has caught mining company Perilya by surprise.
More than 100 local Hunter Valley residents have unanimously voted to halt all coal mining expansions and developments surrounding the Upper Hunter town of Jerry’s Plains.
As the ramp up to Bauma 2013 begins, companies from around the world gather to give a peek at what will be on show.
Rare earths miner Lynas has won the latest round of its continuing process plant battle in Malaysia.
Lately it seems there is never a dull moment for Whitehaven Coal; the miner has recently battled media onslaughts, environmental activists, the uncertainty of Nathan Tinkler’s financial status, and softening ...
The search for a missing prospector in the WA Goldfields has been called off after emergency services failed to locate the man.
The WA Labor Opposition has vowed to make mining companies contribute more to upgrading key roads in order to improve safety on infrastructure stressed by the resources industry.
Australia’s mining construction boom is expected to peak later this year, economics advisory group Deloitte Access Economics says.
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar has failed to impress analysts with its 2012 profit, after accounting fraud and writedowns hit its bottom line.
A QLD miner has been rescued from floodwaters just south of Rockhampton after locals heard his cry for help and dived into a river to save him.
Local farmers today took their fight over Xstrata’s Wandoan coal mine to court.
QLD mining minister Andrew Cripps has slammed claims that the Queensland Resources Council said a new bidding system for coal and gas is open to ‘corruption’.
A former Blackwater coal miner was charged with public nuisance offences during the ongoing BMA strikes last year has had his conviction overturned.
The mining industry’s instability has flowed onto engineering and manufacturing sectors causing job losses in small and medium enterprises.
The competition watchdog is investigating whether mining giant BHP Billiton should retain exclusive rights to operate tugboats at Port Hedland, with rival miners proposing a separate operator.
Fears over the affects of high frequency trading on miners have now surfaced in Australia.
COAL Seam Gas (CSG) exploration company Red Sky Energy has acquired SOLEIR, a developer of utility scale solar projects.
Clariant Mining will spend $3.5 million to upgrade its Australian emulsifier plant.
Coal mining in Australia is at a cross roads and if expansions continue Australia will become the second largest contributor of CO2 emissions globally, a Greenpeace report released yesterday states.
The December quarter saw Newcrest’s gold and copper production rise just over 7 per cent, putting the company on target to hit its full-year production forecasts.
As on again, off again cyclone Peta tracks down the WA coast bring rain, strong winds and flooding to one of Australia’s most important mining regions. We have collected a ...
Production at a BHP Billiton coal mine in Indonesia has been halted after the death of a contract worker.
Sacrificing fertile farmland to mine lignite coal is “100 per cent stupidity”, an Australian farmer turn activist told an anti-coal mining festival in New Zealand.
A comprehensive publication about Western Australian gemstones was today launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
A tropical storm off the coast of Western Australia has temporarily closed down port operations for Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group, and other Pilbara miners.
Employee safety, managing capital projects and maximising production effectiveness are the top priorities of today’s mining executives, a study has shown.
A recent survey has shown Australians have more trust in the mining industry than the media.
Australia is home to some of the largest energy projects in the world, with investment in local projects adding up to over $200 billion.
China’s biggest metals trader MMG has temporarily halted the shipping of zinc concentrate from Queensland because of bad weather.
Queensland’s increased mine traffic is the blame for a spike in the number of koala injuries and deaths last year, the Australian Wildlife Rescue Service said.
A new space company will unveil its plans to mine asteroids today.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s inquiry into lucrative coal leases awarded by the former NSW mineral resources minister Ian Macdonald yesterday continued.
Northern Mining CEO Greg Wilson has resigned and Perseus Mining managing director Mark Calderwood has also moved aside, as management shake-ups continue into 2013.
Ramping up production at Xstrata’s Mangoola coal mine by almost 30 per cent to 13.5 million tonnes of coal a year will create an estimated 150 new jobs.
Independent directors of Macmahon have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale to Leighton Holdings, concluding they will be better off if the transaction proceeds.
A prospector who went missing in the WA Goldfields last week is still yet to be accounted for, and family members have flown into the remote site to help the ...