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 ...
Move to WA: Rinehart tells Rio (0) January 21, 2013 Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto should move its headquarters from London to Perth now that iron ore boss Sam Walsh has been appointed as the miner’s new CEO.
Pilbara miners choose local content (3) January 21, 2013 Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group’s decision to commit to local WA suppliers provided more than $1.8 billion of work to the region.
Newman hints at stricter approach to FIFO (0) January 18, 2013 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has hinted at the Government taking a stricter approach to fly-in fly-out in order to help develop rural towns.
Police fear for missing WA prospector (0) January 18, 2013 A prospector has gone missing in the WA Goldfields and emergency services have been searching for the 46-year-old man since Tuesday.
Anglo American to build mining robots (0) January 18, 2013 Global miner Anglo American has signed a five year contract with an American university to develop robotic technology for its platinum mines.
Prospector discovers $300,000 nugget (0) January 18, 2013 A 5.5kg gold nugget estimated to be worth up to $300,000 has been found by a prospector in bush near Ballarat.
New iron ore mine for Victoria (0) January 18, 2013 Junior miner Eastern Iron has announced plans to continue preparation work for a prospective iron ore mine located near the NSW/VIC border.
Man airlifted from Rio bulk carrier (0) January 18, 2013 A man was airlifted from a Rio Tinto bulk carrier off Gladstone after suffering severe chest pains.
Iluka to cut mining jobs (0) January 18, 2013 Iluka is cutting jobs at its Eneabba mine after it suffered a slide in revenues.
Fracking a possibility in Sydney basin (0) January 17, 2013 Fracking is more likely to occur in the Sydney basin while drilling for coal seam gas takes place than in other Australian gas fields, a senior NSW scientist has reported.
QLD to boost uranium, launch trade mission (0) January 17, 2013 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged developing the uranium industry and strengthening trade ties with Japan as key to future growth in the state’s mining sector.
Miner’s arm crushed in Broadmeadow accident (0) January 17, 2013 A mine worker has had his arm crushed at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
Large drop for iron ore prices (0) January 17, 2013 Iron ore prices posted their biggest daily drop in 14 months yesterday, proving that while demand remains high the market is growing ever more volatile.
10 photos of mines burning, freezing, and collapsing (0) January 17, 2013 While companies do their best to ensure safety on site, mining can be a risky business. Here we’ve put together a collection of some of the most outrageous accidents caught ...
New Hope to shut Oakleigh coal mine (13) January 17, 2013 New Hope Coal will finally shut down its Oakleigh coal mine in Queensland’s Moreton Basin next week.
Power failure at Ernest Henry mine (0) January 17, 2013 Xstrata has suffered a major power failure at its Ernest Henry mine, causing disruption to its underground operations.
Macmahon close the door on Sembawang (0) January 17, 2013 Contrary to recent public statements, Sembawang has made yet another bid for construction company Macmahon Holdings.
Social media activity risks mine safety (0) January 16, 2013 Mine workers who engage in social media while handling heavy machinery are putting lives at risk, the Queensland Government’s Mine Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
Hunter Valley dam plans gain support (0) January 16, 2013 The New South Wales Department of Planning and Infrastructure has recommended Wambo mine’s proposal to build a new water storage facility be approved.
Woodside plans 857 bed camp for Broome (0) January 16, 2013 Woodside is forging ahead with its plans to construct a gas hub at James Price Point in Western Australia, with one of its contractors applying to build mass mining accommodation ...
FMG dumps shale gas plans (0) January 16, 2013 Pilbara miner Fortescue Metals Group has dumped plans to diversify into WA’s shale gas sector with a small investment in oil and gas explorer Oil Basins.
Union members targeted for job cuts: CFMEU (0) January 16, 2013 The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union has accused mining contractor Thiess of singling out union employees for layoffs at the Collinsville mine in QLD.
Rio posts records tonnes, eyes massive growth (0) January 16, 2013 Rio Tinto has posted record production from its Pilbara iron ore mines, and says its massive expansions in the region are still on track.
Viento sign MOU for contracting services (1) January 16, 2013 Viento Group has signed an MOU with Koodaideri Contracting Services to establish a new joint venture.
Woodside to work on sacred sites (0) January 16, 2013 Environmentalists are outraged over a WA Government decision to allow Woodside the right to work on an Aboriginal site of ‘major’ heritage significance.
Chinese miner may snap up Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven (0) January 15, 2013 Speculation that Chinese miner Shenhua Group could purchase Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal was renewed on Monday and investors reacted cautiously.
Harry Winston to revert to its diamond roots (0) January 15, 2013 Luxury diamond retailer Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced it will be reverting to its roots as a mining company.
Questionable bid for seabed miner (0) January 15, 2013 Prospective seabed miner Nautilus Minerals says it has still received no offer from rebel investor Michael Bailey on a takeover bid, and can’t confirm whether the trader’s offer is legitimate.
National campaign to stop coal export expansions (0) January 15, 2013 Environmental campaigners from across the country have joined a national campaign calling for the expansion of coal exports to cease.
The women miners of Instagram [images] (0) January 15, 2013 These images capture some of the beauty, fun, and community spirit women bring to the mining industry.
Federal police probe into Oz Minerals (0) January 15, 2013 The Australian Federal Police have reopened corruption investigations involving Oz Minerals and bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear.
Macmahon rejects Sembawang – again (0) January 15, 2013 The bizarre war of the press release continues today between Macmahon Holdings and Indian based Sembawang.
Xstrata dumps QLD copper project (0) January 14, 2013 Xstrata has pulled out of a deal to buy a majority stake in a Queensland copper project currently held by Perth-based junior Altona Mining.
Sembawang withdraws offer for Macmahon (0) January 14, 2013 Sembawang yesterday withdrew its offer to purchase Macmahon Holding’s construction business, but not before lashing out at Macmahon’s actions.
Top 20 mining jobs in demand (11) January 14, 2013 Despite a slowdown in some sectors of the mining industry, there are still plenty of high paying jobs on offer for people with the right skills.
Miners escape mining tax a second time (145) January 14, 2013 Despite a recent surge in the iron ore price, resources giants say they will escape paying the mining tax for the second quarter in a row.
Gold’s future in jeopardy (0) January 14, 2013 Concerns have been raised over the future of Western Australia’s gold sector as high exploration costs hamstring miners.
Aussie miner keeps ownership of Kenyan project (0) January 14, 2013 Mineral sands miner Base Resources has been boosted by a Kenyan Government decision not to enforce new resource nationalism rules on its fledgling project.
Orica plans emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin (0) January 14, 2013 Explosives manufacturer Orica is reportedly planning to build a new ammonium nitrate emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin, east of Dingo.
Mastermyne win BHP coal contract (0) January 14, 2013 Mastermyne has been awarded a contract for services at BHP’s Appin Area 9 project.
Mining boss drowns in NSW (9) January 14, 2013 The director of a junior mining company has drowned trying to rescue six South Korean students from tidal currents on the NSW central coast.
Global activists join fight to “kill” Whitehaven mine (0) January 11, 2013 A global protest group based in New York has joined the fight to try and “kill” Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek project, after the company suffered a share market hoax earlier ...
Morgan Stanley clients profit from Whitehaven hoax (0) January 11, 2013 Investment banker Morgan Stanley bought up large quantities of Whitehaven Coal shares during the 22 minutes of panicked selling sparked by a fake ANZ press release on Monday.
Experts unsure on iron ore rise (0) January 11, 2013 While the mining industry has been buoyed by a large spike in the iron ore price, analysts say the 15-month highs are not expected to last.
Wild weather threatens WA resources [images] (0) January 11, 2013 An oil and gas support vessel has captured stunning images of a storm brewing off the coast of Western Australia, as resources companies brace for wild weather in the region.
Palmer refutes Greens’ concerns (3) January 11, 2013 Clive Palmer has rejected environmental concerns over the possibility of his Yabulu nickel operation’s tailings dam bursting during the wet season.
Uranium mining in NSW still on the agenda (0) January 11, 2013 While a ban on uranium exploration in New South Wales has been lifted, the ban of its extraction still exists – for now.
Japan surveys seabed for rare earths (0) January 11, 2013 Japan is launching another survey in the hopes of uncovering more rare earths deposits on the sea floor.
EDO’s public funding under fire (0) January 10, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council’s chief executive Stephen Galilee has urged Premier Barry O’Farrell to stop public funding of the Environmental Defenders Office because of the organisation’s potential to interrupt coal ...
Mining productivity decades behind other industries: Anglo boss (0) January 10, 2013 Anglo American’s new CEO Mark Cutifani says the mining industry is decades behind other parts of the economy on productivity, and the industry, not government, must raise its game.
Greens prove extremism by backing Whitehaven hoax: Coalition (0) January 10, 2013 The Coalition says the Greens have shown “disrespect for the law” and proved they are the “epitome of extremism” by supporting a hoax targeting Whitehaven Coal.
NZ activists say ‘keep coal in the hole’ (0) January 10, 2013 Anti mining activists will come together at the annual ‘Keep Coal in the Hole’ festival which is to be held in New Zealand next weekend.
Perdaman chemicals to sue Indian bank (0) January 10, 2013 Perdaman Chemicals has launched a Federal Court damages claim against India’s second largest bank ICICI.
Brisbane miner may be the latest hoax victim (0) January 10, 2013 Prospective deep sea miner Nautilus Minerals has denied reports of a hostile takeover bid for the company, raising speculation it may have fallen victim to a stock market hoax.
BHP coal miners to strike (0) January 10, 2013 Miners at BHP’s Dendrobium coal mine will take industrial action on Friday.
Mine waste water a concern ahead of wet season (0) January 10, 2013 Despite the heat wave wracking the nation, concerns have been raised over the management of mine waste water ahead of the wet season.
Gold junior moves to owner-operator (0) January 9, 2013 Gold junior Norton Gold Fields has approved a $38 million investment to transition to an owner-operator model for its Paddington operations in WA’s Goldfields.
Whitehaven coal investors shy away from Tinkler (0) January 9, 2013 Speculation around the future of Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal has caused investors to shy away from the company says managing director Tony Haggarty.
Fire on BHP land burning “out of control” (0) January 9, 2013 Emergency services in the Pilbara are battling an “out of control” fire burning on land leased by BHP Billiton near Newman.
Tinkler accused of redirecting coal royalties (0) January 9, 2013 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is once again attracting headlines after being accused of requesting Queensland coal royalties be diverted from a company associated with a former business partner.
FMG refutes ship loading delays (0) January 9, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has denied reports that equipment difficulties have lead to delays in loading some iron ore ships.
St Barbara to sell Southern Cross (0) January 9, 2013 St Barbara has agreed to sell its Southern Cross operations to Chinese miner Hanking Gold Mining.
Fortescue announces new head of Pilbara iron ore ops (0) January 9, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has announced the appointment of David Woodall as the new operations director for its Pilbara iron ore projects.
Greens congratulate Whitehaven prankster (0) January 9, 2013 Greens leader Christine Milne and NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon have offered support to the activist who released a fake statement that triggered a temporary collapse in Whitehaven Coal stocks.
Coal seam gas issue captured by Hollywood (0) January 9, 2013 The controversial topic that is coal seam gas has been picked up by Hollywood and if the Greens have their way the movie will be shown in Hunter Valley cinemas ...
Whitehaven prankster could face fines, jail time (0) January 8, 2013 The Australian Securities and Investment Commission is set to investigate whether an activist broke the law yesterday after a fake media statement shaved around $300 million from Whitehaven Coal stocks.
New coal ports not needed: WWF (0) January 8, 2013 World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia insists no new coal ports are required along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Ausenco wins Newcrest’s Lihir contract (0) January 8, 2013 Ausenco has been awarded a three year contract to manage a portfolio of projects at Newcrest’s Lihir mine.
GR Engineering win Doray contract (0) January 8, 2013 GR Engineering has won a $30.3 million EPC contract for Doray Minerals’ Andy Well gold project.
Coal to overtake oil by 2017: IEA (0) January 8, 2013 More than 8,000 jobs have been stripped from Australia’s coal sector in the past 6 months and heading into 2013 the industry continues to feel the pressure.
Lonmin chief to step down (0) January 8, 2013 The CEO of global platinum miner Lonmin, Ian Farmer, is stepping down permanently due to ‘serious illness’.
Australia’s Dirty Business (0) January 7, 2013 Dirty Business is a three part series on Australian mining that was yesterday launched by SBS.
Fake press release wipes $314 million off Whitehaven (5) January 7, 2013 A fake press release forced Nathan Tinkler’s Whitehaven Coal into a trading halt today after $314 million was wiped off the company’s value.
Legionella outbreak forces mining camp closure (0) January 7, 2013 The potentially fatal legionella bacteria has been discovered in the water system of Santos’ coal seam gas camp at Bauhinia, south-west of Gladstone.
Market recovery to boost miners in 2013 (0) January 7, 2013 Iron ore prices have surged more than 70 per cent in the last four months, restrengthening projects in Western Australia and sending miners back to work on major projects.
Cutifani slated for Anglo American top job (0) January 7, 2013 AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani is reportedly close to being snapped up for Anglo American’s open CEO position.
Job cuts motivated by greed: CFMEU (0) January 7, 2013 The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union says Thiess and Xstrata are exaggerating a downturn in commodity prices in order to justify sacking workers in north Queensland.
Hunter mines fatality free for 2012 (0) January 7, 2013 New South Wales’ Hunter Valley has had one of its best years, recording zero fatalities in 2012.
Tinkler wants his private jet back (0) January 7, 2013 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is attempting to refinance $11.42 million of debt in order to stop receivers selling his private jet and helicopter.
Poole’s phone call raises eyebrows at ICAC hearing (0) December 14, 2012 Investment banker Richard Poole was the centre of yesterday’s Independent Commission Against Corruption investigations into questionable coal deals in the New South Wales Bylong Valley.
Storms close WA mines (0) December 14, 2012 Heavy rain across most of Western Australia’s southwest caused a number of coal mines to halt production this week.
Joy Global boost profit but downsize for 2013 (0) December 14, 2012 Mining equipment maker Joy Global’s fourth quarter earnings rose 23 per cent this year, but lower sales are expected next year as commodity prices soften.
New $110m coal train facility opens in the Hunter (0) December 14, 2012 Asciano’s coal haulage division Pacific National Coal has opened a new $110 million train support facility in Greta, New South Wales.
BHP approves Longford plant investment (0) December 14, 2012 BHP has approved US$520 million for its Longford Gas Conditioning plant joint venture project in Victoria.
Bomb threat at Metgasco office (0) December 13, 2012 Metgasco says it received a bomb threat at its Casino office earlier this week after a man walked into the building and threatened staff.
Conflicting rules stall $5.9 billion mine (0) December 13, 2012 Government regulation and approval problems have forced Xstrata’s Philippine unit to delay the $5.9 billion Tampakan copper-gold mine.
Molycorp boss quits as company faces investigation (0) December 13, 2012 Molycorp CEO Mark Smith has resigned, a month after the company revealed it was under investigation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tinkler in royalty battle with old friend (0) December 13, 2012 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is locked in a royalties battle with former business partner Matthew Higgins over payments from the coal tenement that first made them millionaires.
Whitehaven halts ‘dangerous’ coal trucking (0) December 13, 2012 Whitehaven Coal has halted trucking coal from its operations after deeming the operation too dangerous.
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.
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.
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.
BHP has again locked out its workers for the second time in two weeks.
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.
Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a significant slowdown in the mining sector, a report from ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has warned.
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.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has used Hancock Prospecting to make a $6.3 million investment in oil and gas minor Lakes Oil.
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.
Rio Tinto’s massive write-down of Mozambique coal assets proves Australia’s deposits and infrastructure are of a higher quality, UBS analysts claim.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rio Tinto is facing a Federal Court showdown with the CFMEU following allegations that non-union members were given much more generous redundancy payouts.
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 ...
Boilermakers, engineers, fitters and a range of other roles are in peak demand in the mining industry, according to a new report from Hays.
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.
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.
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 ...
Hunter Valley coal train drivers have voted to strike.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto should move its headquarters from London to Perth now that iron ore boss Sam Walsh has been appointed as the miner’s new CEO.
China has joined the race to find uranium in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group’s decision to commit to local WA suppliers provided more than $1.8 billion of work to the region.
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has hinted at the Government taking a stricter approach to fly-in fly-out in order to help develop rural towns.
Global miner Anglo American has signed a five year contract with an American university to develop robotic technology for its platinum mines.
A 5.5kg gold nugget estimated to be worth up to $300,000 has been found by a prospector in bush near Ballarat.
A man was airlifted from a Rio Tinto bulk carrier off Gladstone after suffering severe chest pains.
Iluka is cutting jobs at its Eneabba mine after it suffered a slide in revenues.
Fracking is more likely to occur in the Sydney basin while drilling for coal seam gas takes place than in other Australian gas fields, a senior NSW scientist has reported.
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged developing the uranium industry and strengthening trade ties with Japan as key to future growth in the state’s mining sector.
Gloucester Council has decided to give only partial support to expansion plans coal miner Yancoal has submitted.
A mine worker has had his arm crushed at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
Iron ore prices posted their biggest daily drop in 14 months yesterday, proving that while demand remains high the market is growing ever more volatile.
While companies do their best to ensure safety on site, mining can be a risky business. Here we’ve put together a collection of some of the most outrageous accidents caught ...
New Hope Coal will finally shut down its Oakleigh coal mine in Queensland’s Moreton Basin next week.
Xstrata has suffered a major power failure at its Ernest Henry mine, causing disruption to its underground operations.
Contrary to recent public statements, Sembawang has made yet another bid for construction company Macmahon Holdings.
Mine workers who engage in social media while handling heavy machinery are putting lives at risk, the Queensland Government’s Mine Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
Woodside is forging ahead with its plans to construct a gas hub at James Price Point in Western Australia, with one of its contractors applying to build mass mining accommodation ...
Pilbara miner Fortescue Metals Group has dumped plans to diversify into WA’s shale gas sector with a small investment in oil and gas explorer Oil Basins.
Following the appointment of a new CEO, Anglo American has also announced a massive shake up of its platinum business.
A Santos subcontractor has died from a suspected heatstroke while onsite outside of Roma on Sunday.
Rio Tinto has posted record production from its Pilbara iron ore mines, and says its massive expansions in the region are still on track.
A second worker has died following a deadly incident at Galaxy Resources carbonate plant last year.
Environmentalists are outraged over a WA Government decision to allow Woodside the right to work on an Aboriginal site of ‘major’ heritage significance.
Speculation that Chinese miner Shenhua Group could purchase Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal was renewed on Monday and investors reacted cautiously.
Luxury diamond retailer Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced it will be reverting to its roots as a mining company.
Prospective seabed miner Nautilus Minerals says it has still received no offer from rebel investor Michael Bailey on a takeover bid, and can’t confirm whether the trader’s offer is legitimate.
Environmental campaigners from across the country have joined a national campaign calling for the expansion of coal exports to cease.
Anti-coal lobbyists yesterday voiced their support for fellow activist Jonathan Moylan, protesting outside a Melbourne ANZ branch.
These images capture some of the beauty, fun, and community spirit women bring to the mining industry.
The Australian Federal Police have reopened corruption investigations involving Oz Minerals and bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear.
The bizarre war of the press release continues today between Macmahon Holdings and Indian based Sembawang.
An explosion that killed 11 people in China last week was caused by a disgruntled coal mine.
Xstrata has pulled out of a deal to buy a majority stake in a Queensland copper project currently held by Perth-based junior Altona Mining.
US-based mining services company Esco Corporation shut its Northgate, Queensland foundry first thing this morning.
An echidna has been saved from becoming road kill by a Northern Territory miner.
Up to 300 Hay Point Coal Terminal construction workers have become embroiled in industrial action over a pay dispute.
Concerns have been raised over the future of Western Australia’s gold sector as high exploration costs hamstring miners.
An inadequate sewer system in the Upper Hunter threatens to halt the expansion of Anglo American Coal’s Drayton mine.
Mineral sands miner Base Resources has been boosted by a Kenyan Government decision not to enforce new resource nationalism rules on its fledgling project.
Explosives manufacturer Orica is reportedly planning to build a new ammonium nitrate emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin, east of Dingo.
Mastermyne has been awarded a contract for services at BHP’s Appin Area 9 project.
The director of a junior mining company has drowned trying to rescue six South Korean students from tidal currents on the NSW central coast.
A global protest group based in New York has joined the fight to try and “kill” Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek project, after the company suffered a share market hoax earlier ...
Investment banker Morgan Stanley bought up large quantities of Whitehaven Coal shares during the 22 minutes of panicked selling sparked by a fake ANZ press release on Monday.
While the mining industry has been buoyed by a large spike in the iron ore price, analysts say the 15-month highs are not expected to last.
An oil and gas support vessel has captured stunning images of a storm brewing off the coast of Western Australia, as resources companies brace for wild weather in the region.
Clive Palmer has rejected environmental concerns over the possibility of his Yabulu nickel operation’s tailings dam bursting during the wet season.
While a ban on uranium exploration in New South Wales has been lifted, the ban of its extraction still exists – for now.
The NSW Minerals Council’s chief executive Stephen Galilee has urged Premier Barry O’Farrell to stop public funding of the Environmental Defenders Office because of the organisation’s potential to interrupt coal ...
Macmahon Holdings today announced Sembawang Australia had made a revised offer of $38 million to buy its construction business.
Anglo American’s new CEO Mark Cutifani says the mining industry is decades behind other parts of the economy on productivity, and the industry, not government, must raise its game.
The Coalition says the Greens have shown “disrespect for the law” and proved they are the “epitome of extremism” by supporting a hoax targeting Whitehaven Coal.
Anti mining activists will come together at the annual ‘Keep Coal in the Hole’ festival which is to be held in New Zealand next weekend.
Perdaman Chemicals has launched a Federal Court damages claim against India’s second largest bank ICICI.
Prospective deep sea miner Nautilus Minerals has denied reports of a hostile takeover bid for the company, raising speculation it may have fallen victim to a stock market hoax.
Gold junior Norton Gold Fields has approved a $38 million investment to transition to an owner-operator model for its Paddington operations in WA’s Goldfields.
Speculation around the future of Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal has caused investors to shy away from the company says managing director Tony Haggarty.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is once again attracting headlines after being accused of requesting Queensland coal royalties be diverted from a company associated with a former business partner.
Fortescue Metals Group has denied reports that equipment difficulties have lead to delays in loading some iron ore ships.
St Barbara has agreed to sell its Southern Cross operations to Chinese miner Hanking Gold Mining.
Fortescue Metals Group has announced the appointment of David Woodall as the new operations director for its Pilbara iron ore projects.
Greens leader Christine Milne and NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon have offered support to the activist who released a fake statement that triggered a temporary collapse in Whitehaven Coal stocks.
The controversial topic that is coal seam gas has been picked up by Hollywood and if the Greens have their way the movie will be shown in Hunter Valley cinemas ...
Mark Cutifani has officially stepped into the top position at Anglo American.
World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia insists no new coal ports are required along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Australia’s Lynas Corporation yesterday commissioned its controversial rare earth plant in Malaysia.
Ausenco has been awarded a three year contract to manage a portfolio of projects at Newcrest’s Lihir mine.
GR Engineering has won a $30.3 million EPC contract for Doray Minerals’ Andy Well gold project.
More than 8,000 jobs have been stripped from Australia’s coal sector in the past 6 months and heading into 2013 the industry continues to feel the pressure.
The CEO of global platinum miner Lonmin, Ian Farmer, is stepping down permanently due to ‘serious illness’.
Dirty Business is a three part series on Australian mining that was yesterday launched by SBS.
A fake press release forced Nathan Tinkler’s Whitehaven Coal into a trading halt today after $314 million was wiped off the company’s value.
The potentially fatal legionella bacteria has been discovered in the water system of Santos’ coal seam gas camp at Bauhinia, south-west of Gladstone.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is attempting to refinance $11.42 million of debt in order to stop receivers selling his private jet and helicopter.
Investment banker Richard Poole was the centre of yesterday’s Independent Commission Against Corruption investigations into questionable coal deals in the New South Wales Bylong Valley.
Mining equipment maker Joy Global’s fourth quarter earnings rose 23 per cent this year, but lower sales are expected next year as commodity prices soften.
Asciano’s coal haulage division Pacific National Coal has opened a new $110 million train support facility in Greta, New South Wales.
BHP has approved US$520 million for its Longford Gas Conditioning plant joint venture project in Victoria.
Viento Utility Services has just won the new engineering firm’s first contract.
Molycorp CEO Mark Smith has resigned, a month after the company revealed it was under investigation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Whitehaven Coal has halted trucking coal from its operations after deeming the operation too dangerous.