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BHP Billiton smashes iron ore production record (0) July 17, 2013 Mining powerhouse BHP Billiton has smashed its iron ore production record for the 13th consecutive time, increasing its output rate to 217 million tonnes in the June quarter.
Take-or-pay puts coal at risk: analyst (0) July 17, 2013 It’s estimated four million tonnes of Australian coal is at risk of closure, and another 32 million tonnes will be produced at negative margins in 2013, a Wood Mackenzie report ...
NSW community want to appeal against projects: poll (0) July 17, 2013 A poll has found almost nine out of 10 people in NSW want the ability to appeal against coal mining projects that receive approval in their vicinity.
NSW Minerals Council applauds central west mines (4) July 17, 2013 NSW Minerals Council chief Stephen Galilee has called Ulan, Moolarben and Wilpinjong coal mines the jewels in the crown of the state’s mining industry.
Downer wins $230m blasting contracts (0) July 17, 2013 Downer EDI has won $230 million in blasting contract extensions.
QLD govt proposing technology to cut gold miner red tape (0) July 17, 2013 The Queensland Government has come out with a discussion paper outlining strategies to cut red tape for gold prospectors dependent on small-scale alluvial mining.
Illawarra coal miner extends trading halt (0) July 17, 2013 Gujarat NRE Coking Coal shares remain in a trading halt after three weeks as the company has again asked for an extension.
Rio & Rinehart headed back to court (0) July 17, 2013 Rio Tinto will face mining magnate Gina Rinehart in court again after the company appealed against a court order to pay Hancock Prospecting and another company almost $200 million.
Oz Minerals cuts 61 Prominent Hill jobs (0) July 17, 2013 Oz Minerals has cut 61 workers from its Prominent Hill mine in South Australia.
NZ miner pleads guilty on injured coal miner (0) July 16, 2013 State-owned coal miner Solid Energy confessed it neglected to keep one its miners safe after he was crushed by tonnes of coal in July last year.
NRW secure $31 million BHP contract (154) July 16, 2013 Mining contractor NRW Holdings have been awarded a $31 million contract at BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Mooka Ore Car Repair Shop.
Controversial Hunter Valley coal dust report gets review (0) July 16, 2013 A statistician will conduct an independent review of data on dust emissions in the Hunter Valley after a report handed down by the Australian Rail Track Corporation was slammed in ...
‘Scab’ harassment claims at Yallourn Power Station (0) July 16, 2013 Energy Australia say some of their workers at Yallourn Power station are being harassed, with one employee claiming the word ‘scab’ was spray-painted on his fence.
Xstrata’s Ernest Henry Mining halts magnetite production at Cloncurry site (0) July 16, 2013 GlencoreXstrata’s Ernest Henry Mining will halt magnetite production at its Cloncurry operation, east of Mount Isa.
AngloGold set for $2.6bn asset writedown (0) July 16, 2013 As gold prices tumble and goldminers around the world slash their asset values by billions of dollars, AngloGold Ashanti is another company to join the ranks.
Mining-related councils call for rate change (0) July 16, 2013 A mining body is demanding significant changes to the Local Government Act rating system that will let councils have mine rates as supplementary instead of as part of the general ...
Watpac slashes $30m, clears way for mining (0) July 16, 2013 Queensland-based Watpac Civil & Mining has slashed $30 million in costs from its company as it looks to concentrate on mining services, as well as defence, social infrastructure and commercial ...
Anglo calls for voluntary redundancies at Grasstree coal mine (3) July 15, 2013 Anglo American is calling for voluntary redundancies across its Grasstree operations in central Queensland.
Illegal Chinese miners leave Ghana by the thousands (0) July 15, 2013 The crackdown on illegal Chinese miners continues, with more than 4,500 miners leaving Ghana since June.
Floating carbon price not good enough for mining industry (0) July 15, 2013 The mining and resources industry are not satisfied with the Rudd government’s move to a decreased floating price, with the major lobby groups still advocating for the carbon tax to ...
Coal action group to conduct dust level tests (0) July 15, 2013 Community groups in the Hunter Valley will conduct their own testing of coal train dust after rejecting a recent report that stated coal trains did not have stronger associations with ...
Barrick reportedly edging closer to WA asset sale (0) July 15, 2013 Rumours have emerged that Barrick Gold is edging closer to the sale of its Western Australian assets, with speculation Tribune Resources is considering buying out the East Kundana gold mine.
Coretrack’s drill rig case to drag to November (0) July 15, 2013 Drilling technology company Coretrack’s legal battle is continuing more than a year after it began.
Coal exports hit 3-year high at Hay Point (0) July 15, 2013 Hay Point Coal Terminal posted its highest coal export figure in three years as miners ramp up production to offset lower commodity prices.
Projects ramp up despite downturn (0) July 15, 2013 Despite widespread job losses and reports the mining sector is on a downward trend, new projects are coming online.
LNG projects under the pump as US enters market (0) July 15, 2013 Australia’s gas export contracts are facing stiff competition from the United States as Asian customers insist on cheaper LNG from two of the country’s big ventures.
BMA expansion plans go on public display (0) July 15, 2013 Expansion plans for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s Broadmeadow underground and Goonyella Riverside mine are open for public comment.
CSG drilling rejected in the Illawarra (0) July 12, 2013 Apex Energy have been denied permission to drill 16 exploration wells within Illawarra water catchment areas.
Bosses’ pay under radar as mining boom busts (0) July 12, 2013 Executive salaries are under scrutiny as the mining industry implements belt-tightening measures across its companies.
China Coal mine blast death toll covered up (0) July 12, 2013 An investigation in China has shown a coal mine company hid the death toll from a gas explosion in northeast China’s Jilin Province in March.
Gina Rinehart plans iron ore mine on family cattle farm (0) July 12, 2013 Gina Rinehart plans to build a mine on her family’s cattle station in the Pilbara capable of producing 5 million tonnes of iron ore a year.
Drillers bid for Mt Charlotte contract (0) July 12, 2013 A consumables contract up for grabs at KCGM’s Mt Charlotte underground mine has got drilling companies clambering over each other bidding for the opportunity which is reportedly worth more than ...
Toowoomba feeling brunt of mining slump (0) July 12, 2013 The effects of the mining investment slowdown are trickling through southeast Queensland, with many Toowoomba businesses slashing jobs.
Mining slump cools rental prices (6) July 12, 2013 Rental prices in the Surat and Bowen basins have marginally decreased in some towns but are still higher than market price.
Money troubles hit Hunter Vally locals (0) July 12, 2013 Lifeline say its financial counselling offices across the Hunter Valley are being swamped with people who have lost their jobs and don’t have back up plans.
Arrium expanding to gold and copper (0) July 12, 2013 Iron ore producer Arrium could soon expand to gold and copper production, new CEO Andrew Roberts said on Thursday.
Newcrest to cut jobs at Telfer mine (47) July 11, 2013 Newcrest have announced jobs will be cut at its Telfer mine in Western Australia as the gold miner continues to implement a raft of cost cutting measures across its operations. ...
Poseidon sees massive increase in nickel reserve (0) July 11, 2013 Poseidon Nickel has announced an enormous 121 per cent increase in its probable nickel reserves at Mt Windarra.
WA nickel miner bucks the trend (0) July 11, 2013 Western Australian nickel miner Panoramic Resources this week announced it is increasing its quarterly nickel production by 18 per cent in the three months to June.
Mining slowdown part of the game: WA industry (0) July 11, 2013 The Western Australian mining industry said unstable resource prices and job cuts are common in the mining industry and it is accustomed to it.
Endangered northern quolls found on Rio’s Cape York bauxite mine (0) July 11, 2013 Rio Tinto’s bauxite mining staff have discovered a rare quoll population at its operations located around Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula.
Mineralogy to lose right to operate security at Cape Preston (0) July 11, 2013 Clive Palmer’s company Mineralogy could lose its right to operate security measures at a new multi-billion dollar port in Western Australia.
FIFO family matters at AIMEX (0) July 11, 2013 Miners will meet with the Mining Family Matters group at Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition next month.
NT going strong amidst mining slowdown (0) July 11, 2013 Northern Territory is going against the tide in the country’s mining downturn, according to the Minerals Council of Australia.
45 workers cut as Poseidon Nickel suspends drilling (0) July 11, 2013 Forty-five contractors have been cut at Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s Windarra nickel project amid speculation a bid to reopen the Western Australian mine has been hamstrung by financing issues.
Copper nowhere near peak (0) July 10, 2013 Existing copper resources can sustain increasing global demand for at least another century, new research has found.
Anti-corruption laws put miners on edge (0) July 10, 2013 Australian mining companies running in Africa are opposed to political leaders following Canada’s footsteps in bringing anti-corruption and bribery laws into effect
Low nickel prices hurting miners (0) July 10, 2013 A business analyst has warned low nickel prices were putting pressure on miners, predicting mines may face the prospect of closure.
Freeport resumes underground operations after mine collapse (0) July 10, 2013 Arizona-based Freeport McMoRan said it will restart underground mining in eastern Indonesia today, after production was halted nearly two months ago due to a tunnel collapse.
Hearing into Hunter miner death to begin next week (0) July 10, 2013 The hearing into the death of Hunter Valley miner Daniel Hill is set to begin next week.
QLD minister pushes for more women in mining (0) July 10, 2013 A Queensland minister wants more women participating in the mining industry.
Australian gas exports at risk: Gary Gray (0) July 10, 2013 Resources Minister Gary Gray wants more exploration of Australia’s natural gas reserves, warning that competition from Russia and Africa could threaten export into Asia.
Mining services down $12bn, shake up to continue (0) July 10, 2013 As the list of shelved and postponed mining projects grows and miners shift focus from construction to production phases a total of $12 billion has been wiped off the value ...
Jobs go at Barrick Gold’s Lake Cowal mine (0) July 10, 2013 Five workers have been made redundant at Barrick Gold’s Lake Cowal mine with the company blaming the decision on weak gold prices and increasing operating costs.
Ausenco moves away from minerals and metals (0) July 10, 2013 The weakening mining services industry has led engineering operation Ausenco to buy a Canadian oil sands firm.
Woodlawn mine to reopen its gates (0) July 10, 2013 The New South Wales government has given Australian resources company TriAusMin the green signal to re-open Woodlawn mine.
Maules Creek mine protest continues for second day (0) July 9, 2013 Local Indigenous community members have spent a second day protesting against Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine, claiming the company failed to consult them about cultural and heritage concerns.
Pilbara manual handling injuries concerns safety regulator (0) July 9, 2013 Western Australia’s main resources safety regulator has issued a warning to Pilbara mining operators and workers following a spike in manual handling injuries.
More contractor layoffs at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine (0) July 9, 2013 Indigenous mining contractor Ngarda will lay off a number of staff posted at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine.
Northern Star axe Ashburton gold project (171) July 9, 2013 West Australian gold miner Northern Star has axed plans to develop its Ashburton Gold mine until gold prices recover.
Pike River compensation “pathetic”: CFMEU (0) July 9, 2013 Compensation awarded to families of the Pike River mine victims has been labelled “pathetic” and serves as a reminder that miners shouldn’t write their own safety rules, unions say.
Abbot Point expansion decision delayed (0) July 9, 2013 The new Federal Environment Minister has delayed a decision on the Abbot Point coal expansion by more than four weeks, indicating more time is needed to properly assess the project. ...
Rio iron ore production takes a hit (0) July 9, 2013 Mining power house Rio Tinto can’t seem to cop a break, after posting a $3 billion loss earlier this year its West Australian iron ore production has now taken a ...
Gulgong joins Singleton; objects mining camp (0) July 9, 2013 Gulgong residents on the western edge of Hunter Valley have opposed proposals by The Mac Group to erect a 400-bed temporary worker facility in the town.
Mining services company rubbishes claims mining boom is over (0) July 9, 2013 Claims the mining boom is over are overstated and government needs be careful not to strangle the emerging coal seam gas sector with red tape, a mining service company has ...
Queensland’s mining service sector cops the downturn’s full force (0) July 9, 2013 A downturn in the mining sector is flowing through to the industry’s service sector with projects being shelved or scrapped, and austerity measures in full swing.
Shine wears off WA Goldfields with job losses (0) July 9, 2013 Western Australia is feeling the heat from the mining downturn as around 5000 jobs have gone in the state’s mining sector.
LakeCoal applies for Lake Macquarie coal exploration (0) July 9, 2013 The union for Hunter Valley coal miners said an application for a new coal exploration lease in Lake Macquarie, is ‘a matter of importance’ for the area.
Protestors line up to stop Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine (0) July 8, 2013 Protestors have formed a picket line at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine development, vowing to continue their fight against the project that received final approval last week.
WA job ads down as mining slumps (0) July 8, 2013 There has been a decline in job advertisements for the fourth month in a row and Western Australia has been hit hardest.
We plan to move more of our own dirt: BMA (0) July 8, 2013 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance asset president Stephen Dumble said the company is committed to a future in Central Queensland, but indicated cost cutting measures would continue.
Miners see red over double green tape (0) July 8, 2013 The mining industry is fighting against the doubling of green tape between federal and state governments, saying it has forked out an additional $820 million over 10 years to get ...
Gas industry warns of price spike (0) July 8, 2013 The gas industry has warned that the eastern states will suffer from sky rocketing gas prices in the coming years unless measures are taken to increase investment in the sector. ...
WA move to streamline environmental approvals (0) July 8, 2013 Newly appointed Western Australian mines minister Bill Marmion is throwing support behind junior miners, vowing to streamline environmental approvals processes.
Battle looms over floating LNG push (0) July 8, 2013 A battle is building over the Federal government’s push to for the development of Woodside’s multi-billion-dollar Browse gasfield through FLNG, with West Australian Premier Colin Barnett opposed.
Terramin slashing 115 jobs, shutting zinc mine (0) July 8, 2013 Zinc maker Terramin announced on Friday its Angas zinc mine is going into care and maintenance, with 115 jobs being slashed.
Watchdog hones in as reporting season creeps up (0) July 8, 2013 In the wake of gold miner Newcrest’s reporting scandal the market regulator will increase its scrutiny on company communications during the upcoming reporting season.
Atlas to develop Mt Webber iron ore mine (0) July 8, 2013 Atlas Iron has received board approval to develop the Mount Webber mine with Altura Mining.
Locally sourcing content, a code of practice (0) July 5, 2013 As coal miners continue to cut jobs and undertake operational spending reviews, mining body Queensland Resources Council has designed a guide to help companies allocate regional funding.
AusGroup wins Alcoa calciner maintenance contract (0) July 5, 2013 Fabrication, construction and services company AusGroup has win a contract for the overhaul and maintenance of Alcoa’s calciner.
Price slump doesn’t deter Regis gold expansion (0) July 5, 2013 Despite the gold price drop, Regis Resources is forging ahead with a plant production expansion at its Duketon project near Laverton.
Mining pact won’t solve S.Africa’s conflict (0) July 5, 2013 Analysts see no end in sight for conflict in the South African mining industry.
Santos sign up to expand Cooper Basin production (0) July 5, 2013 Santos and Drillsearch Energy have formed a joint venture to fast-track the Western Cooper Gas Project.
Pike River ordered to pay victim compensation (0) July 5, 2013 An emotional Judge Jane Farish has today awarded compensation to the victims of the Pike River mine explosion in New Zealand.
Deep Yellow slashes jobs, cuts pay (0) July 5, 2013 Uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has cut jobs and reduced salaries by five per cent as it ramps up steps to reduce overhead costs, blaming the move on the weakness ...
Santos GLNG and QGC sign gas interconnect deal (0) July 4, 2013 Santos GLNG and QGC today signed an agreement that will see them share gas infrastructure, reducing supply risks to both of the Curtis Island LNG projects.
Downer to cut 100 jobs at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine (0) July 4, 2013 Contractor Downer Mining will lay off staff at Fortescue Metals Groups’ Christmas Creek iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
New mining wastewater treatment from CSIRO (0) July 4, 2013 CSIRO has come up with a new, sustainable treatment for removing contaminants from mining wastewater.
Construction will start at Whitehaven’s Maules Creek mine next week (0) July 4, 2013 Whitehaven Coal has received final approval to develop its $766 million Maules Creek mine.
Santos hiring permanent roles for Curtis Island LNG project (0) July 4, 2013 Santos GLNG said it is moving to establish a long-term workforce in Gladstone with plans to recruit 102 people for permanent ongoing roles by August.
Scaled-back version of Illawarra mine expansion revealed (0) July 4, 2013 Gujurat NRE could cut the life of its Russell Vale coal mine by more than half after signalling changes to its $250 million expansion proposal.
Communities ‘scapegoats’ for mining companies (0) July 4, 2013 Mining companies have copped criticism for making the Hunter communities ‘convenient scapegoats’ for job cuts in the coal sector.
Green concerns over river gold mining (0) July 4, 2013 Greens candidate for Cowper NSW Carol Vernon has expressed worry over the possibility of mining in the headwaters of the Clarence River.
Juniors join forces, addressing Pilbara infrastructure issues (0) July 4, 2013 Junior miners Brockman Mining and Flinders mines have signed a supply, infrastructure cooperation agreement in the Pilbara, saying they will work together on a transport solution that will get their ...
Mt Gordon copper mine up for grabs (0) July 4, 2013 Aditya Birla Minerals is looking for a buyer for its Mt Gordon copper mine in Queensland which is set to sell for around $250 million.
Top tier miners’ pay packets still heavy (0) July 4, 2013 A key salary survey has revealed chief coal mine managers are taking home about the same pay packet as Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott.
China exploits cheap mining assets as stocks plunge (0) July 4, 2013 China’s state-owned private companies and enterprises will take advantage of weak equity and asset values in the resources industry by accelerating acquisitions and investments.
WA gold miner goes under, more jobs lost (875) July 4, 2013 The gold sector has taken another hit with WA gold miner Apex Minerals going into administration.
US Judge dismisses oil payments disclosure rule (0) July 4, 2013 A federal judge in the United States has rejected a securities rule that asked oil and gas companies to disclose payments made to foreign companies from projects.
Pluto LNG shutdown impacts Woodside production (0) July 3, 2013 Woodside has downgraded its annual production estimates after a technical glitch forced the temporary shutdown of its Pluto LNG plant.
Freeport mine collapse will not hamper contract talks (0) July 3, 2013 A fatal tunnel collapse at a copper and gold mine in Indonesia should not hamper contract negotiations with America’s Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, a government negotiating team said.
Brockman and Aurizon sign Pilbara infrastructure deal (0) July 3, 2013 Brockman Mining has signed a three year relationship agreement with Aurizon that will see the rail operator develop and operate rail and port infrastructure for the company’s two Pilbara iron ...
PPE stolen from Perilya mine (14) July 3, 2013 The CFMEU said it is disturbed about reports PPE is being stolen from the Perilya mine at Broken Hill.
Prelude project will inject $45bn to Australian economy: Shell (0) July 3, 2013 Shell say their Prelude floating LNG project will contribute $45 billion to the Australian economy over the life of the project $12 billion of which would be tax payments.
Miner makes $1m claim for mine site injuries (0) July 3, 2013 A former Anglo Coal employee has launched legal action, suing the company for more than $1 million for injuries sustained in a 2009 mining accident.
Port Hedland breaks iron ore export records (223) July 3, 2013 Port Hedland has posted another record breaking year for iron ore exports which are up by 40 million tonnes.
Wright Prospecting to have its day in court (0) July 3, 2013 A judge has declared mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting must go to court to settle a mine ownership conflict with the family of her father’s previous partner.
Activist charged over Whitehaven hoax (0) July 3, 2013 Infamous activist Jonathan Moylan has been charged over a hoax press release which temporarily wiped more than $314 million off the value of Whitehaven Coal.
Coal waste to be reused for biofuel (0) July 3, 2013 One of the biggest coal-fired power stations in Australia is looking to use greenhouse gas emissions emitted from coal to generate biofuels in a bid to lower its carbon cost.
Hundreds expected to protest over QLD job cuts (0) July 2, 2013 Hundreds of people are expected to take the streets of Brisbane tomorrow to protest against the latest round of job cuts in Queensland’s mining sector.
Tremor probably a mine blast, seismologists say (0) July 2, 2013 Tremors were recorded west of Mackay in north Queensland around 4:30pm yesterday near the Hail Creek Mine in the Bowen Basin.
Environmental groups urge Aurizon to dump GVK coal deal (0) July 2, 2013 Environmental groups have sent Aurizon an open letter urging them to dump plans to buy GVK Hancock’s rail and port project, adding they will use any peaceful means necessary to ...
BHP fast tracks iron ore modernisation (0) July 2, 2013 BHP Billiton is fast tracking the modernisation of its Pilbara iron ore division, coinciding with the launch of its new remote operation centre in Perth.
Kimberley coal project sold for $21m (0) July 2, 2013 Rey Resources has struck a deal to sell its Duchess Paradise coal project in the Kimberley to Hong Kong’s Crystal Yield Investments for $21 million.
Forge Group wins explosives plant construction contract (0) July 2, 2013 The Forge Group has won the contract to build the Burrup technical ammonium nitrate production facility near Karratha.
Iron ore mine battle heads to Federal Court (0) July 2, 2013 The battle to stop a mine development in Tasmania’s Tarkine region has begun in the Federal Court as an environmental group challenges the approvals process.
WA mining lab fire, workers evacuated (0) July 2, 2013 A fire in an extraction filter at a commercial laboratory in Maddington has prompted the evacuation of about 50 workers.
29,000 jobs at risk under ‘broken’ planning system (0) July 2, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council has said project deferrals and postponements of 12 months or more will jeopardise 29,000 jobs across the state and result in $10.3 billion in lost investments.
Flinders slashes jobs, attacks FMG (0) July 2, 2013 Iron ore aspirant Flinders Mines has cut jobs and restructured the mining plan at its Pilbara Iron Ore project.
Wolf awards CA Blackwell tungsten mining contract (0) July 2, 2013 Australian miner Wolf Minerals has awarded CA Blackwell a $140 million contract for its Hemerdon tungsten project.
Illawarra coal miner fined $8.4m after missing carbon deadline (0) July 2, 2013 Gujarat NRE has been ordered to pay $8.4 million for failing to report thousands of tonnes greenhouse gas emissions.
Man jailed for assault on woman at WA mining camp (0) July 2, 2013 A mineworker has been jailed for at least seven months for punching his “defenceless” girlfriend at a mining camp last year.
Collaboration is key for LNG: Santos (0) July 1, 2013 A senior Santos executive has warned rising development costs could hamstring the LNG industry unless Australian oil and gas companies work together to process gas.
Leighton lose Challenger gold mine contract (0) July 1, 2013 Leighton have lost a contract to provide the full range of underground mining services at the Challenger gold mine, a project worth an estimated $275 million.
BHP looking to cut Pilbara contractors (0) July 1, 2013 Iron ore operations in the Pilbara are set for a shake up as BHP renew efforts to cut costs by moving more service contracts in-house.
NSW dumps ‘dud’ Cobbora coal mine (0) July 1, 2013 New South Wales Treasurer Mike Baird said he has avoided the ‘dud deal of the century’ by dumping the government’s obligation to develop and operate the Cobbora coal mine.
Businesses in favour of Moolarben mine expansion (0) July 1, 2013 A majority of Mudgee businesses have backed plans by Moolarben Coal to extend its mining operations by 180 hectares, extending the life of the mine to 2033.
QLD coal project on the market as coal price drops (0) July 1, 2013 Brazilian mining giant Vale is selling a Queensland coalmine after jobs losses and asset writedowns at its Australian ventures.
Boart revises earnings expectations down (0) July 1, 2013 Drilling company Boart Longyear has slashed its full-year earnings forecasts as the mining sector continues to soften.
Students get a real-life dose of mining (0) July 1, 2013 A group of hopeful Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy high school students from all over the state gave presentations in Newcastle to 20 Xstrata engineers and senior mine workers.
Gray remains resources minister, new environment minister announced (0) July 1, 2013 Federal resources minister Gary Gray will keep his portfolio under a Rudd run Labor government.
Katter’s order to GlencoreXstrata: Mine it or leave (0) July 1, 2013 If you don’t want to mine it, move over so somebody else can. That’s the message from Bob Katter who plans to challenge Xstrata’s claim to copper at Mount Isa ...
Hunter mines want buffer from job cuts (0) July 1, 2013 The New South Wales Minerals Council has blamed the state’s ‘broken’ planning system for the current slowdown in the Hunter’s coal mining sector.
QLD sand mining set to reignite Green debate (0) July 1, 2013 The QLD state government is extending sand mining leases in North Stradbroke Island, potentially setting off an environmental stoush.
Gas not much greener than coal (0) July 1, 2013 New research revealed gas-fired power generation will not be cheaper than coal and its emissions will be only slightly lower than coal.
Caterpillar supplier WesTrac axes 350 jobs (0) July 1, 2013 Caterpillar supplier WesTrac will cut 350 jobs as a result of a weaker demand from the resources sector.
Additive manufacturer 3D Systems partners with asteroid miner (0) July 1, 2013 Planetary Resources and 3D printing company 3D Systems have announced a partnership this week, working towards the goal of mining asteroids in space.
Gold slump leads to more job losses (0) June 28, 2013 Kingsgate Consolidated has announced it will cut staff at its Challenger gold mine as the company implements a new mine plan aimed at reducing costs as gold prices continue to ...
Body count: 1000 mine jobs gone in a week (0) June 28, 2013 A slew of mining job cuts in Queensland coalfields this week has seen the tally exceed 1000.
Pike River safety laws pass first reading (0) June 28, 2013 Legislation to tighten New Zealand’s mining health and safety controls has passed its first reading in Parliament.
The world’s first floating LNG plant taking shape: Shell (0) June 28, 2013 Shell said the development of the world’s first ever floating LNG project is taking shape, with the company confident production will begin in 2016.
Struggling gold price forces early mine closure (0) June 28, 2013 Plummeting gold prices is hitting gold miners hard, with OceanaGold announcing its Reefton mine in New Zealand will be transitioned into care and maintenance mode two years early.
130 jobs on the line at gold mine (0) June 28, 2013 130 workers’ jobs are at risk as receivers visited Apex Minerals’ Wiluna mine on Wednesday to decide the next course of action on the loss-making gold operation.
Don’t touch the mining tax: miners to Rudd (0) June 28, 2013 The mining industry has warned new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd not to modify the mining tax, asking for a new deal that will boost productivity gains to combat falling commodity ...
Export volumes hit by coal downturn (0) June 28, 2013 Port Waratah Coal Services is feeling the pinch of the coal downturn, confirming it will ship less coal this year.
Rudd cops flack from mining boss (0) June 28, 2013 Atlas Iron chairman, David Flanagan has spoken out against self fulfilling prophecies blasting prime minister Kevin Rudd’s comments about an end to the mining boom.
CFMEU accused of union thuggery (0) June 28, 2013 Victorian Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has slammed the CFMEU for taking industrial action at the Yallourn power station, accusing the union of thuggery.
Construction on rocky grounds as mining investment falls (0) June 28, 2013 There has been a slump in investment in the construction industry as a number of mining projects were put on ice this year.
Changing of the mineral guard (0) June 28, 2013 Over the past 12 months mining has weathered a changing of the guard with Rio, Anglo American, and BHP Billiton among those receiving new bosses to steer the companies through ...
Barrick true to its word, cuts more jobs (0) June 27, 2013 Barrick Gold has continued to cut jobs, retrenching another 32 jobs from its Perth head office yesterday.
Jobs on offer as QGC hire 15 people daily (0) June 27, 2013 QGC are holding a recruitment information session in Gladstone tonight as the company ramps up efforts to become Queensland’s first LNG exporter.
Storm hammers down on the Pilbara (0) June 27, 2013 An intense tropical low which formed off the Pilbara cost yesterday brought unseasonal heavy rainfall and wild storms to the region.
Landslip at Ellendale diamond mine (0) June 27, 2013 Kimberley Diamonds has seen a wall slippage at its Ellendale mine, forcing it to temporarily suspend operations.
Miners hoping for exploration leg-up with Coalition (0) June 27, 2013 Australia’s resources sector is optimistic of the initiation of tax concessions that will give a leg up for exploration activity if the Coalition wins the election.
450 jobs slashed from GlencoreXstrata workforce (97) June 27, 2013 GlencoreXstrata has announced that a cut back in production will see 450 people from Newlands and Oaky Creek mines lose their jobs by the end of 2013.
Mining exports down $16bn (16) June 27, 2013 Lower commodity prices will shave $16 billion off mining and energy exports this year, according to a government commodities and economics researcher.
Gold price hits a three-year low (5) June 27, 2013 Gold prices have dropped to a three-year low as the precious metal market continues through a massive correction phase.
Gary Gray apologies for Mandela death comment (0) June 27, 2013 Federal resources minister has apologised after incorrectly telling the Minerals Council of Australia’s official dinner that Nelson Mandela had died.
Downer cut 185 jobs from BMA’s Goonyella mine (0) June 26, 2013 Downer have announced is it cutting 185 jobs from BMA’s Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah.
BHP chief’s pay 200 times the average Australian (0) June 26, 2013 BHP Billiton chief’s pay packet is 200 times more than the average Australian.
Newcrest reasseses disclosure practices (0) June 26, 2013 Troubled gold miner Newcrest is reassessing its disclosure practices after it was revealed the miner carried out an analyst briefing causing the company to downgrade its valuation weeks before others ...
S.Africa mining union demands double wages (825) June 26, 2013 A militant mining union in South Africa is insisting on a 100 per cent rise in sectoral wages.
Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal delayed as coal market slides (31) June 26, 2013 Poor conditions in the coal industry continue to hamper mining developments as North Queensland Bulk Ports delay their Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal project.
Mining subsidies over $4.5b: Australia Institute (0) June 26, 2013 Federal government subsidies to the mining sector has risen by half a billion dollars over the past year, according to the Australia Institute.
Locked-out Yallourn workers set up camp outside site (0) June 26, 2013 Workers locked out of Yallourn Power Station have set up a protest camp outside the facility in a move they say could last for months.
Mining manufacturer blames downturn for job cuts (0) June 26, 2013 Manufacturer CQMS Razer will stand down most of its Maryborough foundry workforce from July 1 to August 13.
Saxon Energy worker dies on site (58) June 26, 2013 A 21-year-old Saxon Energy worker has died at Rig 185 at the Fairview Santos GLNG operation site.
Minerals Council rubbishes Greens’ fossil fuel policy (0) June 25, 2013 The New South Wales Minerals Council has hit back at the Greens, saying their energy strategy would ‘slash jobs and trash the economy’.
Miner’s leg injured at Dendrobium mine (0) June 25, 2013 A miner at Dendrobium mine sustained leg injuries after he was hit by a huge lump of coal yesterday afternoon.
Peabody Energy slashes more than 400 contractor positions across its coal mines (4) June 25, 2013 Peabody Energy has announced it is drastically cutting the number of contractors across its Australian coal mines.
GVK unfazed by gas boom’s impact on coal (0) June 25, 2013 Mining giant GVK is going ahead with its $10.6 billion planned projects west of Rockhampton despite concerns the gas boom will jeopardise coal.
Government hasn’t spent mining revenue wisely: Anglo American (0) June 25, 2013 Anglo American has called on government to repair the reputation of Australia’s business sector, saying the mining tax debate has caused reputational damage.
Barrick axes another 100 jobs (0) June 25, 2013 Gold mining major Barrick Gold has announced further job cuts with plans to axe 100 jobs at its corporate offices in Toronto.
Power shortage at Apex mine (0) June 25, 2013 Apex Minerals has been hit with more trouble after a mechanical failure has left its Wiluna gold mine with power shortage. The company is looking for more cash injection.
Greens want to put the kibosh on NSW power stations (0) June 25, 2013 The NSW Greens are looking to close all large-scale fossil fuel power stations by 2031, claiming politicians are the only obstacle to a state run entirely on renewable energy.
37 dead in African gold mine collapse (0) June 25, 2013 At least 37 miners have died after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic, according to a spokesman for the presidency.
150 PNG Newcrest jobs cut (0) June 25, 2013 Newcrest is slashing 150 local and expat jobs at Papua New Guinea’s Lihir gold mine.
Xstrata cuts Ravensworth jobs (6) June 25, 2013 The newly merged GlencoreXstrata has axed 46 workers at its Ravensworth mine in the Hunter Valley.
457 visa ‘victims’ lobby government to fix scheme (0) June 24, 2013 A Filipino national working on a 457 visa who was allegedly forced to pay back half his wage to his employer every week will be one of two people speaking ...
Gold miner looks to freeze wages, shorten mine life (0) June 24, 2013 Australian gold miner OceanaGold is considering freezing wages for hundreds of mining employees at two of its New Zealand mines.
Company applies for gold mining approval in Northern Territory (0) June 24, 2013 Adelaide-based resource company Thor Mining have lodged a notice with the Northern Territory Government to commence gold mining operations at Spring Hill mine northwest of Pine Creek.
WA watchdog cracking down on mine safety (0) June 24, 2013 Western Australia’s resources regulatory body is cracking down on injuries and ‘near misses’ in the Midwest mining sector after two incidents at Karara mine in the past couple of months.
Green signal for some Freeport operations (0) June 24, 2013 The Indonesian government has given approval for Freeport McMoRan to resume some operations at the world’s second biggest copper mine, according to a senior company official.
FIFO inquiry recommendations need to be implemented: Isaac Mayor (0) June 24, 2013 Queensland Councils have been urged to lobby the Federal Government to adopt all the recommendations from the recent FIFO report as a matter of urgency.
Kalgoorlie’s Superpit operator reviews costs (0) June 24, 2013 The company which operates the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Superpit has announced low gold prices and high production costs have forced them to run cost reviews in order to keep the mine viable. ...
BC Iron eyeing Pilbara mine assets (0) June 24, 2013 BC Iron is looking to grow and the company’s chief is eyeing good deals in the Pilbara as iron ore prices fall.
Leighton secures Kings mine contract (19) June 24, 2013 After a tough year, mining contractor Leighton Holdings has secured its largest ever single contract with Fortescue Metals Group awarding a $2.8 billion contract to the company.
Workers locked out of Yallourn Power Station, fire closes generators (0) June 24, 2013 Seventy five workers been locked out of Yallourn Power Station indefinitely following industrial action on Friday, while a fire at the plant has closed down three generators.
Barrick cuts U.S jobs (143) June 24, 2013 The world’s largest gold miner, Barrick Gold has sacked 55 workers in Utah and Nevada off the back of falling gold prices and struggling stock.
Mining looking good despite employment dip (0) June 24, 2013 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data saying the mining sector’s prospects look positive despite a 2 per cent drop in employment.
Rio to keep diamonds business (0) June 24, 2013 After pushing for the potential divestment of its global diamond assets, Rio Tinto has now opted to retain its assets.
Thousands expected at Tasmanian pro-mining rally (10) June 24, 2013 A pro-mining rally in Tasmania has been overwhelmed by the levels of support it has received.
No Joy for Unanderra workers as mining machinery plant shuts down (0) June 24, 2013 The Australian subsidiary of mining giant Joy Global is closing its Unanderra plant, with the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union claiming that 50 jobs will be lost as a result.
Fortescue downgrades iron ore targets, pushes asset sale (0) June 21, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has downgraded its iron ore production targets and pushed back the timing of its asset sales.
Allmine Group goes under as downturn takes hold (0) June 21, 2013 The downturn in mining is claiming more victims with the collapse of Allmine Group.
‘Water trigger’ bill passes the Senate (5) June 21, 2013 The bill known as the ‘water trigger’ amendment has passed the Senate, giving the Commonwealth the responsibility of ensuring there are no impacts on water systems when considering CSG or ...
Pike River trial moved to Wellington (0) June 21, 2013 A judge has ruled former Pike River Coal boss Peter Whittall would be significantly compromised if proceedings went ahead in Greymouth.
Indonesia looks at resuming Freeport mine (0) June 21, 2013 Indonesia’s government is contemplating restarting open-pit mining at Freeport McMoran the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Tuesday.
Eagle Downs mine cuts jobs, may shut mine (11) June 21, 2013 Eagle Downs coal mine, a joint venture between Aquila and Vale, has announced it is cutting jobs and putting the mine into care and maintenance.
GVK hits back at Alpha mine Greenpeace claims (0) June 21, 2013 Indian conglomerate GVK has hit back against criticism of its environmental credence after Greenpeace released a report saying its coal project in Queensland is unviable.