Miner ditches FIFO in favour of hiring Indigenous workers (0) November 21, 2013 Owner of the Great Australian Mine on the outskirts of Cloncurry have switched from a FIFO workforce of 80 per cent to just 20 per cent by deciding to hire ...
Rio pleads guilty to environmental breach at red mud dam (0) November 21, 2013 Rio Tinto Alcan pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday, admitting it did not have the capacity to deal with flooding which hit its red mud dam at Yarwun in Queensland ...
Second uranium pollution scare angers Traditional Owners (0) November 21, 2013 A second safety breach in less than a month from the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has angered Traditional owners of Kakadu National Park.
NSW government says CSG amendments are a win-win (0) November 21, 2013 The NSW government claims its proposed amendments to coal seam gas laws will strengthen landholder rights and improve environmental regulation.
Arrow Energy warns of job losses if CSG ban passes (0) November 21, 2013 Arrow Energy said a large portion of its 1300 staff would be lost if legislation to ban coal seam gas activity from prime agricultural land in Queensland passes.
Gold slumps to four month low (0) November 21, 2013 Gold took a hit overnight, sliding to a four month low to trade at $US1242.80.
Cobar mine cuts 47 jobs (0) November 21, 2013 Redundancies are being finalised at New Gold’s Peak mine in Cobar with 47 workers being laid off in the coming weeks.
Southern Hemisphere expands Lundin alliance (0) November 20, 2013 Expanding its existing strategic alliance, Southern Hemisphere Mining has executed a new joint venture agreement with Lundin Mining to secure two new copper-gold projects in central Chile.
Thiess signs JV to add continuous mining services to its repertoire (0) November 20, 2013 Looking to deliver low cost, high volume continuous mining solutions contractor Thiess and European power generators and lignite miners RWE Generation are joining forces, signing a joint venture agreement.
Doubts raised over CSG well capacity to feed Curtis Island LNG plants (0) November 20, 2013 Doubts have been raised over whether Queensland’s coal seam gas fields can produce enough to feed Curtis Island’s LNG export plants, with claims that many wells are not meeting production ...
Environment group slams Gujarat mine expansion (0) November 20, 2013 A proposed coal mine expansion by Gujarat NRE has been slammed by an environmentalist group which claim it poses a major threat to the water catchment area.
BHP opens new global head office (0) November 20, 2013 BHP Billiton has officially opened its new global head office, down the road from its previous office.
Mining goes head-to-head with greens groups to tell its story (0) November 20, 2013 Hitting back at greens groups, Queensland’s peak mining body is launching a media campaign promoting the importance of port capacity adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
Exxon and BHP gain approval for Scarborough floating LNG (853) November 20, 2013 BHP and ExxonMobil have been granted Federal approval for a massive floating LNG plant off the West Australian coast near Exmouth, a project worth $10 billion.
Rio sells down stake in aluminium manufacturer (0) November 20, 2013 Rio Tinto has sold off the majority of its stake in aluminium products maker Constellium NV for about $330 million.
Stop subsidising car makers, says FMG chief (0) November 20, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO Nev Power has told a business event that subsidies to auto makers needed to end.
Samsung focuses on rare earth materials (0) November 20, 2013 Samsung is researching alternatives to rare earth materials, which are required to manufacture smartphones and televisions.
ABB wins $33m service contract with QGC (0) November 20, 2013 ABB has signed a long term service agreement with QGC for maintenance at its Curtis Island LNG project.
Rio offloads two QLD exploration licences (0) November 20, 2013 Mining major Rio Tinto has sold off two coal exploration licences in Queensland to explorer Mozambi Coal.
AMEC wins $20m Roy Hill contract (0) November 20, 2013 AMEC has won a detailed design and engineering contract for the Roy Hill mine’s bulk ore handling facility.
AGL grows crops with water from CSG wells (0) November 20, 2013 Gas company AGL reports it is successfully growing crops using blended water from coal seam gas wells outside of Gloucester in New South Wales.
Jobs go at Rio’s Hunter Valley Operations (0) November 19, 2013 Rio Tinto subsidiary Coal & Allied is set to shed jobs at its Hunter Valley Operations, with 30 roles from its workshop and warehouse on the chopping block.
Gas leak on Rio’s Weipa site, workers evacuated (0) November 19, 2013 Workers have been evacuated from Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite operation this morning, after a gas leak was identified.
UN tells coal sector to leave reserves in the ground (0) November 19, 2013 The United Nation’s top climate change official is calling on the coal industry to look past next quarter’s bottom line and see the next generation’s bottom line.
Enter Western Desert Resources – Australia’s newest iron ore miner (0) November 19, 2013 Western Desert Resources will export its first shipment of iron ore from its $172 million Roper Bar mine in the Northern Territory just two years after lodging its first project ...
Thiess cuts 40 regional jobs (0) November 19, 2013 Mining contractor Thiess will cut 40 jobs when it shuts two regional offices in December.
Glencore donates $2m to Typhoon Haiyan recovery efforts (0) November 18, 2013 Mining giant Glencore is donating $US2 million to help relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines causing mass devastation.
Paladin Energy posts $40 million loss in September quarter (0) November 18, 2013 Perth-based uranium miner Paladin Energy has posted a $40 million September quarter loss despite recording an 11 per cent rise in production at its flagship operation.
Orica plans to expand (0) November 18, 2013 Following last week’s profit announcement, explosives and chemicals supplier Orica has signalled that it will continue to expand.
1100 job applicants vying for 120 QLD coal jobs (0) November 18, 2013 New Blair Athol mine owner New Emerald Coal is being inundated with job applications since advertising available positions last week.
Independence managing director resigns (90) November 18, 2013 Ill health has forced Independence managing director Chris Bonwick to resign from his position at the company.
Downer awarded Roy Hill mining contract (0) November 18, 2013 Downer EDI has been awarded a 4.5 year contract for mining services at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Macmahon launches legal action over major contract loss (0) November 15, 2013 Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced it is commencing legal proceedings against Glencore after it lost a major works contract earlier this year.
Bechtel warns of cash for job scam (0) November 15, 2013 It seems everyone is trying to cash in on the Queensland gas boom, with Bechtel warning job seekers of scam agencies promising employment with the company in exchange for cash. ...
Jean-Claude Van Damme splits Volvo in epic stunt (0) November 15, 2013 Launching its latest marketing campaign stunt, Volvo Trucks has enlisted the help of Hollywood action man Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Newmont may cut underground gold workers next year (0) November 15, 2013 As production finishes at Newmont Waihi’s Trio underground gold mine the miner will be forced to lay off staff due to a lack of work.
FMG commits to paying down debt stockpile (0) November 14, 2013 Leading Fortescue Metals Group’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday were announcements the iron ore miner will be forging ahead, ramping up production and paying down stockpiles of debt.
Earthquake shuts BHP mine, workers told to stay home (0) November 14, 2013 Underground workers at BHP Billiton’s Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground operation have been told not to come to work until further notice after an earthquake last month suspended operations.
Linc Energy to divest $440m coal division (0) November 14, 2013 Linc Energy has announced it will divest or demerge its coal division in 2014 once it lists on the Singapore Exchange later this year.
Quarry ramps up to meet Ichthys LNG demand (11) November 14, 2013 The quarry industry in the Northern Territory is doing a roaring trade off the back of the $US34 billion Ichthys LNG project, with the HB Quarry set to increase production ...
Toowoomba manufacturer to cut up to 100 jobs (0) November 14, 2013 Toowoomba manufacturer Russell Mineral Equipment will cut between 50 and 100 jobs in response to weakening conditions in the mining sector.
Dump truck slides in slippery conditions [video] (0) November 14, 2013 With the increased focus on safety for heavy vehicles, here’s a video to remind you it’s not just in-cab distractions which can cause an accident.
Explosives maker blames falling demand from mining for profit slump (0) November 13, 2013 Incitec Pivot has posted a 27 per cent fall in profit, with the explosives and fertiliser maker blaming reduced demand from the mining sector and the strong Australian dollar for ...
Orica signs major gas deal with Esso and BHP (0) November 13, 2013 Orica has a signed a three-year sale deal with BHP Billiton and Esso Australia Resources which will see it purchase up to 42 petajoules of natural gas over three years. ...
China increases investment in QCLNG project by $1.9bn (0) November 13, 2013 The China National Offshore Oil Corporation has increased its stake in the QCLNG project being constructed on Curtis Island after increasing its share in BG Group’s Surat and Bowen Basin ...
Iron ore miner bullish about price (0) November 13, 2013 According to BC Iron’s managing director, iron ore prices will remain above $US100 a tonne for the next two years, with the expected cash cow to come off the back ...
Whitehaven used ‘misleading’ biodiversity information: report (0) November 13, 2013 As a court decision on whether to allow Whitehaven’s Maules Creek Mine to go ahead draws closer, Lock the Gate Alliance claim they have mounting evidence that the project received ...
Alkane ups its gold resource estimate (0) November 13, 2013 Alkane Resources has announced a 13.5 per cent increase in its Tomingley gold project resource estimate.
CSG work banned from water catchment areas (0) November 13, 2013 CSG activity has been banned in water catchment areas in Sydney and the Illawarra, effective immediately, with NSW Resources Minister Chris Hartcher saying community concerns around the practice had intensified. ...
Phone found in injured driver’s truck (0) November 13, 2013 It is understood a mobile phone has been uncovered from the wreck of a haul truck involved in the accident on Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek site last month where ...
Seven Group to cut another 650 WesTrac jobs (0) November 12, 2013 Mining machinery dealer WesTrac has announced a further 650 jobs will be shed, following 375 redundancies announced in late-June, citing a reduced demand from the resources sector.
We will not go where we’re not wanted: Santos (0) November 12, 2013 Santos CEO David Knox has reaffirmed his company will not pursue CSG exploration on properties that do not want it after being quizzed about the potential health effects of the ...
Worker injured at shipyard (0) November 12, 2013 A worker has been seriously injured at a floating dock this morning in Henderson, Western Australia.
Perilya employees asked to sacrifice $1.8m pay rise (0) November 12, 2013 The owner of Broken Hill’s silver, lead and zinc mine has asked workers to sacrifice $1.8 million in wage increases promised for 2014 after reporting an operating loss of $20 ...
Romania rejects Europe’s largest gold mine (0) November 12, 2013 Continued protests have seen Romania’s Government give way to the people and reject the massive proposed Rosia Montana gold mine.
Ulan mine community day draws crowd of over 600 (0) November 12, 2013 Glencore opened the gates of its Ulan mine to more than 600 people over the weekend as part of a community day aimed at showcasing both its open cut and ...
GlencoreXstrata turns pink for breast cancer fundraiser (1) November 12, 2013 Donning pink hard hats and rallying support from surrounding communities, GlencoreXstrata’s Ulan mine workforce have raised more than $27,000 dollars for the McGrath Foundation.
CSG land access talks slammed for being “restrictive” (0) November 11, 2013 NSW Greens MLC Jeremy Buckingham has expressed concerns that only a select number of interest groups have been invited to talks aimed at granting property access to CSG exploration companies. ...
Rio Tinto launches new diamond marketing strategy in China (0) November 11, 2013 Rio Tinto has launched its latest diamond marketing program in China, stating that the growth in volume from its Argyle mine will help meet Asia’s growing demand for the precious ...
Peabody workers vote down pay deal (0) November 11, 2013 Workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine have rejected an enterprise agreement offered by the company which would have seen them receive zero, two and two pay percentage increases plus bonuses over ...
POSCO offers $1.4bn collateral for Roy Hill project (0) November 11, 2013 Korean steel manufacturer POSCO has announced it will offer up its 12.5 per cent share in Roy Hill Holdings as collateral for the massive Pilbara iron ore project as moves ...
Lack of locomotive work for Downer due to resources slowdown (0) November 11, 2013 Downer EDI’s CEO Grant Fenn has said that the mining slowdown has hurt the engineering company’s locomotive business, with the focus now on helping customers manage their assets.
Orica earns $602m profit for 2013 FY (0) November 11, 2013 Orica has announced a net profit of $602 million for the 2013 FY, a jump of nearly 49% year on year.
Single appeal sets Sorby back (0) November 8, 2013 A single appeal has been lodged against KBL Mining’s Sorby Hills silver, lead and zinc project in Western Australia.
New mining law centre to tackle CSG negotiations (0) November 8, 2013 Fair negotiation of landowner compensation for coal seam gas extraction is one of the issues Queensland’s new mining law research centre will be honing in on.
Deal inertia rife in mining (0) November 8, 2013 Widespread deal inertia and a gap between seller and buyer price expectations are contributing to the further decline in mining deal volumes and values over the third quarter.
BHP dumps oil exploration project (0) November 8, 2013 BHP has dumped plans to explore an oil and gas well off the The Philippines coast as the company continues to pull out of energy projects not located in the ...
State MP wants mining in water catchment banned (0) November 8, 2013 After touring parts of Sydney’s water catchment area, one NSW MP says he will take concerns over the “damage” longwall mining has caused to Premier Barry O’Farrell.
Uranium pollution fears as mine vehicle leaves authorised areas (0) November 8, 2013 The Rio Tinto subsidiary that operates the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has been accused of a safety breach after a vehicle left the mine’s controlled areas.
Downer EDI flags revenue uncertainty (19) November 7, 2013 Downer EDI says a reduction in major capital works by miners will affect the company’s bottom line, with uncertainty surrounding revenue for the 2014 financial year.
Port Hedland breaks iron ore export records, again (0) November 7, 2013 Port Hedland has posted another record month of iron exports to China, with 25.2 million tonnes of the steel making ingredient that sailed away easily beating the previous record highs ...
Linc Energy dumps coal gasification project (0) November 7, 2013 Linc Energy will close its Chinchilla underground coal gasification facility after accusing the Queensland government of siding with the rival CSG sector.
Waratah Coal’s rehabilitation efforts fail ‘environmental duty’ (0) November 7, 2013 Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has been slapped with an Environmental Protection Order over failures to meet its environmental duty to rehabilitate almost 300 exploration holes drilled on private properties.
Stable iron ore price a boon for miners (3) November 7, 2013 Australia’s iron ore miners have added over $65 billion to their value over the last financial year as the crash in iron prices failed to materialise.
Ausdrill halves profit forecast (139) November 7, 2013 Downgrading its profit forecasts by half, mining service company Ausdrill is the latest contractor to be hit by the weaker mining market.
Glencore CEO invited to Collinsville by concerned locals [VIDEO] (0) November 6, 2013 CEO of GlencoreXstrata, Ivan Glasenberg, has been invited to Collinsville by two concerned community members who want him to witness the impacts of the mine closure firsthand.
Leighton awarded $249m coal mine contract (0) November 6, 2013 Leighton Contractors has won a three-year, $249 million contract at the Isaac Plains open-cut coal mine near Moranbah.
Mining health and safety tips (0) November 6, 2013 An insight into the occupational risks and hazards miners face on site, and how they can avoid some of the dangers, from I Think Mining.
Picnic in protest of Santos Pilliga Forest CSG work (0) November 6, 2013 A cultural heritage camp and workshop has been set up near Ten Mile Dam in the NSW Pilliga State forest in protest of the Santos gasfield development.
Pay relief for Gujarat mine workers (0) November 6, 2013 Gujarat workers are finally set to receive wages owed to them as the company’s new managers announce plans to pour up to $350 million into the business to keep it ...
Caterpillar to cut 200 jobs in Burnie (0) November 5, 2013 Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar will cut 200 jobs from its Burnie plant in Tasmania’s north-west.
Queensland gas boom fires up job numbers (0) November 5, 2013 A new report by Energy Skills Queensland found the gas sector will employ more than 14,100 workers when it peaks in 2024, double the number predicted previously.
Peabody workers march in protest (0) November 5, 2013 Around 100 workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine marched through the small township to the company’s office yesterday before voting on a new pay deal.
200 contractors cut from Anglo’s Dawson coal mine (0) November 5, 2013 Anglo American will cut 200 contractor jobs at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland as the company moves to reduce operating costs.
GlencoreXstrata sells off PNG copper stake (0) November 4, 2013 GlencoreXstrata agreed on Friday to offload its 80 per cent stake in the undeveloped Frieda River mine in Papua New Guinea to Australian miner PanAust.
Chevron pours cold water on Gorgon expansion (0) November 4, 2013 Chevron has confirmed the expansion of its Gorgon LNG project has been shelved until the total cost of firing up its three-train facility on Barrow Island is finalised.
BHP dumps plans to develop T2 at Abbot Point (0) November 4, 2013 BHP Billiton has formally withdrawn from being the preferred developer of Terminal 2 at the Port of Abbot Point as the company also confirms it has pulled out of building ...
Peabody’s Coppabella mine workers vote in favour of new pay deal (0) November 4, 2013 Workers at Peabody Energy’s Coppabella mine have voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement which will see them receive zero, two and two and a half pay percentage increases ...
Production costs on the up at Newmont’s Boddington mine (0) November 4, 2013 While costs across Newmont Mining’s Asia Pacific operation fell, the company’s Boddington gold mine in Western Australia recorded increasing production costs for the September quarter.
Bradken/Norcast dispute settled (0) November 4, 2013 Bradken’s board has announced that it and two of its directors have resolved a dispute with Norcast in the Federal Court over bid-rigging.
Helensburgh miners urged to end pay deal dispute (3) November 4, 2013 With Helensburgh mine workers set to vote on a new enterprise agreement today, employees have been sent a letter from Peabody’s chief operations officer urging them to vote up the ...
Kevin’s Corner secures federal approval (0) November 4, 2013 The Federal Government has signed off on GVK Hancock’s Kevin’s Corner project in Queensland, making it one of the country’s largest coal mines.
And the winner is… Mining (0) November 1, 2013 More than 300 people turned out for the tenth annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards on Thursday night.
Earthquake traps nine miners in BHP mine (0) November 1, 2013 Nine BHP Billiton miners have been rescued after an earthquake rocked an underground nickel mine in Western Australia.
Shree Minerals open Tasmanian iron ore mine (0) November 1, 2013 Shree Minerals have officially opened the Nelson Bay River mine after a protracted process which saw court injunctions and protests levelled against the company.
WA moves to streamline environmental approvals (0) October 31, 2013 Western Australia has joined its eastern counterparts to become the latest state government to announce it is reforming its mining approvals process.
Boral worker blames local council for mine closure (0) October 31, 2013 Recently redundant Boral employee and local Wingecarribee councillor Graham McLaughlin has blamed a lack of council support for the closure of Boral’s Medway mine.
Fortescue looks to refinance (0) October 31, 2013 In a bid to reduce its interest rate, Fortescue Metals Group has announced it is looking to amend and re-price its $US5 billion senior secured credit facility.
Downer donates $50k a year to the Smith Family (0) October 31, 2013 Downer EDI will donate $150,000 over three years to the Smith Family to help disadvantaged Australian kids access education and learning programs.
Sandvik cuts NSW manufacturing jobs (0) October 30, 2013 Mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik will cut 37 jobs from its New South Wales operations as it battles weaker demand.
Australia should strive to be the world’s top uranium producer: AUA (0) October 30, 2013 The Australian Uranium Association has said it’s about time Australia aimed to be the world’s top uranium producer, pointing to a raft of policy changes required to meet the target. ...
Calling all women working in the NSW mining sector (0) October 30, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council is seeking women with experience in the state’s mining industry to fill out a quick survey so it can better understand how to attract and retain ...
NSW mining supports ICAC recommendations (0) October 30, 2013 Recommendations today made by the New South Wales corruption watchdog have been welcomed by the mining industry.
Komatsu cuts profit target as mining demand drops (0) October 30, 2013 Weak demand in the resource sector has forced mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu to cut its full-year operating profit forecast by a third to $2.16 billion.
BHP Billiton donates $500k to bushfire victims (0) October 30, 2013 Mining giant BHP Billiton has today donated $500,000 to aid communities affected by last week’s bushfires in New South Wales.
Wind-up order levelled at Gujarat by mine service provider (0) October 30, 2013 A company that has provided Gujarat NRE with underground mining service work has applied to have the company wound-up in a move aimed at recovering the money owed to it. ...
Helensburgh miners to vote down Peabody pay deal: union (0) October 30, 2013 More than 200 workers at Peabody’s Helensburgh Metropolitan Colliery have voted to take further strikes after the company tries to force a vote on a new enterprise agreement not approved ...
QLD exploration falls 30% (0) October 29, 2013 Queensland’s exploration scorecard is reflecting a difficult year for the state’s explorers with minerals exploration falling 31 per cent to $732 million for 2012-13.
Pilbara rental prices slide as mining boom wanes (0) October 29, 2013 Some rental property prices in the resource-rich Pilbara region have slid by more than $1000 as the shine comes off the mining boom, with vacancy rates sky-rocketing from 3 to ...
Sand mine expansion recommended for approval (0) October 29, 2013 A $5 million expansion of Calga Sand Quarry on the New South Wales Central Coast has been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning.
Strategic Graphite launches $10m raising to kick start Uley mine (18) October 29, 2013 Gearing up to restart production at its Uley mine early next year, Strategic Graphite Limited is looking to raise up to $10 million in a rights issue and share placement.
Global exploration budgets take a hit (0) October 29, 2013 Global non-ferrous metal exploration budgets have plummeted almost 30 per cent this year, new research suggests.
Six dead in gas leak at Spanish coal mine (0) October 29, 2013 A gas leak at a coal mine in Spain has killed six men and left five injured in the country’s worst mining accident in nearly 20 years.
Government commits to keeping Antarctica free of mining (0) October 29, 2013 Environment Minister Greg Hunt said Antarctica should not be a place of mineral exploitation, stating it was critical for Australia to protect the southern continent from resource exploration.
PNG seeks legal advice over seabed mining dispute (0) October 29, 2013 Papua New Guinea’s Government is seeking legal advice after the deadline passes for it to pay back seabed miner Nautilus Minerals.
Gujarat workers asked to take leave without pay, chairman steps down (0) October 28, 2013 On the same day Gujarat NRE executive chairman Arun Jagatramka stepped down, the company has asked workers to take unpaid leave, despite not paying its miners properly for over a ...
Howes criticises NSW and Victoria on CSG (0) October 28, 2013 The Australian Workers Union’s Paul Howes criticised both sides of politics and argued that Labor should embrace CSG extraction at a conference last Friday.
Voluntary redundancies on offer at Cobar gold mine (0) October 28, 2013 NewGold is looking to cut production costs, offering 45 voluntary redundancies at its Peak Gold Mines in Cobar, New South Wales.
WA Government throws support behind fracking (0) October 28, 2013 Western Australia’s government is throwing its full weight behind the development of fracking techniques in the state to unlock billions of dollars worth of shale gas.
Mining strategy for Dubbo as 1600 new jobs expected (0) October 28, 2013 The Dubbo City Mining Growth Strategy has received a leg-up from the state government, with $80,000 worth of funding directed to the project.
Bulldozer stuck on stockpile, operator rescued (0) October 25, 2013 An operator found himself trapped this morning when his bulldozer became partially engulfed in a live coal stockpile at Isaac Plains mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
More needs to be done to protect NSW mining: Galilee (0) October 25, 2013 An industry survey of the top 26 mining companies in NSW has found they contributed around $12.8 billion on wages, goods and services last financial year but the NSW minerals ...
Science should be at the centre of mining debates: Macfarlane (0) October 25, 2013 The Federal Minister for industry Ian Macfarlane says he finds it ironic that communities which were founded on the mining industry are now ‘hot-beds of resistance’, saying some of the ...
FMG Christmas Creek miner loses leg (0) October 25, 2013 A truck driver has had his left leg amputated following an accident on Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine on Monday night.
Mining downturn hurts Pacific Brands’ sales (0) October 25, 2013 Pacific Brands’ CEO John Pollaers told the company’s AGM that workwear sales have been hit by the slowdown in the resources sector.
Greenland approves uranium mining (0) October 25, 2013 Greenland has approved uranium mining in the country after an extremely tight vote.
QLD grants 1400 exploration permits in a week (0) October 25, 2013 The Queensland government has approved 1400 exploration permits in seven days as it attempts to bolster the state’s mining sector.
Gujarat miners get ‘one off’ pay relief (0) October 24, 2013 Workers have had some relief in the continuing Gujarat pay issues, as the company organises a ‘one off’ payment.
Ok Tedi immunity gone, with implications beyond BHP (0) October 24, 2013 Remote Mount Fubilan, near the source of Papua New Guinea’s Tedi River, is once again the site of global controversy surrounding the Ok Tedi copper gold mine.
Fortescue Metals’ safety record under the spotlight (0) October 23, 2013 A second serious accident in three months at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine has sparked concern within the mining industry.
800 Rio jobs to go as it outsources to IBM (0) October 23, 2013 Rio Tinto is expected to cut around 800 jobs globally after it signed a $100 million back-office outsourcing deal with US technology giant IBM.
KBL’s Sorby Hills gains EPA approval (0) October 23, 2013 KBL Mining has secured approval from the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority for its Sorby Hills project.
Emeco appoints new CEO (0) October 23, 2013 Emeco has appointed Ken Lewsey and its new managing director and CEO.
QCG on track to produce first LNG in 2014 (0) October 23, 2013 The start-up of QCG’s LNG plant is one step closer after the last piece of gas pipelined needed to transport CSG has been laid in Queensland.
Federal approval delayed for $15b Arrow LNG project (0) October 23, 2013 Federal approval for Arrow Energy’s $15 billion Curtis Island LNG plant has been delayed as Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt takes more time assess the potential impacts of the project. ...
BHP boosts iron ore output, stabilises coal (0) October 22, 2013 BHP Billiton has seen iron ore output surge in the third quarter, lifting 23 per cent to 49 million tonnes compared to the same time last year.
Gujarat miners walk off the job (0) October 22, 2013 Workers who had opted to stay on at two Gujarat-owned mines in the Illawarra despite not being paid for over four weeks announced they would strike if the money did ...
Gold Fields cuts 60 mining jobs (0) October 22, 2013 Gold Fields has cut 60 workers from its newly acquired Lawlers operations, and a forthcoming operational review of the company’s newly acquired Yilgarn South mines has got employees worried more ...
Santos deny claims contractors used sacred site as toilet (0) October 22, 2013 Santos has hit back at claims it used a scared Indigenous site as a rubbish dump, stating there is no evidence to support the claim, despite local Indigenous groups saying ...
Owner of the Great Australian Mine on the outskirts of Cloncurry have switched from a FIFO workforce of 80 per cent to just 20 per cent by deciding to hire ...
Rio Tinto Alcan pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday, admitting it did not have the capacity to deal with flooding which hit its red mud dam at Yarwun in Queensland ...
A second safety breach in less than a month from the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has angered Traditional owners of Kakadu National Park.
The NSW government claims its proposed amendments to coal seam gas laws will strengthen landholder rights and improve environmental regulation.
Rockwell Automation event brings together industry leaders showcasing solutions that enable a connected enterprise.
Whitehaven Coal CEO says one of the biggest frustrations around developing the Maules Creek mine project has been activism from international activists and not just concerned locals.
Arrow Energy said a large portion of its 1300 staff would be lost if legislation to ban coal seam gas activity from prime agricultural land in Queensland passes.
Gold took a hit overnight, sliding to a four month low to trade at $US1242.80.
Redundancies are being finalised at New Gold’s Peak mine in Cobar with 47 workers being laid off in the coming weeks.
Thiess have won an additional $550 million contract at the Lake Vermont Coal mine,near Dysart in Central Queensland.
Expanding its existing strategic alliance, Southern Hemisphere Mining has executed a new joint venture agreement with Lundin Mining to secure two new copper-gold projects in central Chile.
Looking to deliver low cost, high volume continuous mining solutions contractor Thiess and European power generators and lignite miners RWE Generation are joining forces, signing a joint venture agreement.
Doubts have been raised over whether Queensland’s coal seam gas fields can produce enough to feed Curtis Island’s LNG export plants, with claims that many wells are not meeting production ...
A proposed coal mine expansion by Gujarat NRE has been slammed by an environmentalist group which claim it poses a major threat to the water catchment area.
BHP Billiton has officially opened its new global head office, down the road from its previous office.
Hitting back at greens groups, Queensland’s peak mining body is launching a media campaign promoting the importance of port capacity adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
A turf war between Rio Tinto and Glencore is playing out in the Hunter Valley as Rio lodges an objection to a mine expansion by its neighbour.
Papua New Guinea has hired the Raw Materials Group has advisers to develop its nation’s natural resources.
BHP and ExxonMobil have been granted Federal approval for a massive floating LNG plant off the West Australian coast near Exmouth, a project worth $10 billion.
Rio Tinto has sold off the majority of its stake in aluminium products maker Constellium NV for about $330 million.
Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO Nev Power has told a business event that subsidies to auto makers needed to end.
Samsung is researching alternatives to rare earth materials, which are required to manufacture smartphones and televisions.
Mining major Rio Tinto has sold off two coal exploration licences in Queensland to explorer Mozambi Coal.
AMEC has won a detailed design and engineering contract for the Roy Hill mine’s bulk ore handling facility.
Gas company AGL reports it is successfully growing crops using blended water from coal seam gas wells outside of Gloucester in New South Wales.
Employees at Peabody’s Helensburgh mine will return to work tonight after the company and the CFMEU reached an in principal agreement around a new pay deal.
Rio Tinto subsidiary Coal & Allied is set to shed jobs at its Hunter Valley Operations, with 30 roles from its workshop and warehouse on the chopping block.
Workers have been evacuated from Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite operation this morning, after a gas leak was identified.
The Goldfields Mining Expo is set for a shake up as the Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce says the current format of the show is no longer relevant to the ...
The United Nation’s top climate change official is calling on the coal industry to look past next quarter’s bottom line and see the next generation’s bottom line.
Western Desert Resources will export its first shipment of iron ore from its $172 million Roper Bar mine in the Northern Territory just two years after lodging its first project ...
RPM has released the latest version of XACT, its short term mine scheduling application.
It is understood more jobs have been cut at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore project has awarded $3 billion worth of contracts for the development of the mine as the company moves closer to securing the $7 billion ...
Mining contractor Thiess will cut 40 jobs when it shuts two regional offices in December.
Mining giant Glencore is donating $US2 million to help relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines causing mass devastation.
240 people will lose their jobs in mid-2014 as mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to respond to slowing demand from the resources sector.
Protests and blockades are continuing near the Pilliga State forest as locals aim to disrupt planned CSG drilling programs by gas giant Santos.
Engineering and project services company Clough has been bought out by South African company Murray & Roberts.
Perth-based uranium miner Paladin Energy has posted a $40 million September quarter loss despite recording an 11 per cent rise in production at its flagship operation.
Following last week’s profit announcement, explosives and chemicals supplier Orica has signalled that it will continue to expand.
New Blair Athol mine owner New Emerald Coal is being inundated with job applications since advertising available positions last week.
A survey has found mining companies’ community spending has exceeded its tax bills for the 2011-12 financial year.
Ill health has forced Independence managing director Chris Bonwick to resign from his position at the company.
The University of Melbourne’s Peter Cook outlines the potential future of unconventional gas in Victoria.
Downer EDI has been awarded a 4.5 year contract for mining services at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced it is commencing legal proceedings against Glencore after it lost a major works contract earlier this year.
Environmental group GetUp have released a video showing children playing on a coal covered beach in Indonesia, a reality they claim will come to fruition in North Queensland if a ...
Shell’s $12 billion Prelude floating LNG structure, being built at Samsung’s Geoje Island shipyard in South Korea, has recorded another milestone with the vessel’s hull completed.
Contractor Downer EDI Mining has secured an exemption from anti-discrimination laws, allowing it to advertise for 50 women-only truck driving positions a year at its Queensland mine sites.
Rio Tinto and BHP are finalising plans to submit in the US which seek to develop one of the world’s largest copper deposits in a $US6 billion project.
It seems everyone is trying to cash in on the Queensland gas boom, with Bechtel warning job seekers of scam agencies promising employment with the company in exchange for cash. ...
Launching its latest marketing campaign stunt, Volvo Trucks has enlisted the help of Hollywood action man Jean-Claude Van Damme.
As production finishes at Newmont Waihi’s Trio underground gold mine the miner will be forced to lay off staff due to a lack of work.
Leading Fortescue Metals Group’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday were announcements the iron ore miner will be forging ahead, ramping up production and paying down stockpiles of debt.
Underground workers at BHP Billiton’s Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground operation have been told not to come to work until further notice after an earthquake last month suspended operations.
Linc Energy has announced it will divest or demerge its coal division in 2014 once it lists on the Singapore Exchange later this year.
The quarry industry in the Northern Territory is doing a roaring trade off the back of the $US34 billion Ichthys LNG project, with the HB Quarry set to increase production ...
The Australian Uranium Association will be integrated into the Minerals Council of Australia in a merger agreed upon by member companies of both organisations.
Metso has supplied the world’s largest cone crushers to the Sentinel project in Zambia.
Lodging an application to access land around its Mount Thorley Warkworth operations in the Hunter Valley this week, miner Rio Tinto said this will be a “litmus test” for the ...
Uranium One has announced it will be closing its Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, with around 90 people set to lose their jobs.
King Island Sheelite is working towards reopening its open cut tungsten mine, with 90 jobs set to be created if the operation resumes production.
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It was a quiet start to the week, with low volumes on the ASX at around $4 billion.
Incitec Pivot has posted a 27 per cent fall in profit, with the explosives and fertiliser maker blaming reduced demand from the mining sector and the strong Australian dollar for ...
Orica has a signed a three-year sale deal with BHP Billiton and Esso Australia Resources which will see it purchase up to 42 petajoules of natural gas over three years. ...
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation has increased its stake in the QCLNG project being constructed on Curtis Island after increasing its share in BG Group’s Surat and Bowen Basin ...
According to BC Iron’s managing director, iron ore prices will remain above $US100 a tonne for the next two years, with the expected cash cow to come off the back ...
As a court decision on whether to allow Whitehaven’s Maules Creek Mine to go ahead draws closer, Lock the Gate Alliance claim they have mounting evidence that the project received ...
Slackliners, CEOs, hamsters, and bulls are just some of the unusual props Volvo Trucks has recently used to demonstrate its trucks’ capabilities.
Despite the rejection of mining approval for what could be Europe’s largest gold mine, Gabriel Resources is still positive of Rosia Montana’s future.
Alkane Resources has announced a 13.5 per cent increase in its Tomingley gold project resource estimate.
CSG activity has been banned in water catchment areas in Sydney and the Illawarra, effective immediately, with NSW Resources Minister Chris Hartcher saying community concerns around the practice had intensified. ...
It is understood a mobile phone has been uncovered from the wreck of a haul truck involved in the accident on Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek site last month where ...
Newly sworn in MP Clive Palmer said his company Queensland Nickel will not pay a $6.2 million carbon tax bill, challenging the ATO to start legal proceedings.
Mining machinery dealer WesTrac has announced a further 650 jobs will be shed, following 375 redundancies announced in late-June, citing a reduced demand from the resources sector.
Santos CEO David Knox has reaffirmed his company will not pursue CSG exploration on properties that do not want it after being quizzed about the potential health effects of the ...
A worker has been seriously injured at a floating dock this morning in Henderson, Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest splashing out nearly $AU11 million on FMG shares last week as the company amends its debt facility.
Glencore says the development of Berth 8 at the Port of Townsville has injected more than $20 million into the North Queensland economy.
Mining company Indicoal is seeking approval for an open cut mine near Hamilton in Tasmania.
The owner of Broken Hill’s silver, lead and zinc mine has asked workers to sacrifice $1.8 million in wage increases promised for 2014 after reporting an operating loss of $20 ...
Continued protests have seen Romania’s Government give way to the people and reject the massive proposed Rosia Montana gold mine.
Glencore opened the gates of its Ulan mine to more than 600 people over the weekend as part of a community day aimed at showcasing both its open cut and ...
Donning pink hard hats and rallying support from surrounding communities, GlencoreXstrata’s Ulan mine workforce have raised more than $27,000 dollars for the McGrath Foundation.
Rio Tinto has launched its latest diamond marketing program in China, stating that the growth in volume from its Argyle mine will help meet Asia’s growing demand for the precious ...
Workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine have rejected an enterprise agreement offered by the company which would have seen them receive zero, two and two pay percentage increases plus bonuses over ...
Korean steel manufacturer POSCO has announced it will offer up its 12.5 per cent share in Roy Hill Holdings as collateral for the massive Pilbara iron ore project as moves ...
Downer EDI’s CEO Grant Fenn has said that the mining slowdown has hurt the engineering company’s locomotive business, with the focus now on helping customers manage their assets.
Orica has announced a net profit of $602 million for the 2013 FY, a jump of nearly 49% year on year.
A single appeal has been lodged against KBL Mining’s Sorby Hills silver, lead and zinc project in Western Australia.
Fair negotiation of landowner compensation for coal seam gas extraction is one of the issues Queensland’s new mining law research centre will be honing in on.
Mathworks Senior Application Engineer David Willingham explains why Australian miners needs to upscale their data modelling to remain competitive.
Widespread deal inertia and a gap between seller and buyer price expectations are contributing to the further decline in mining deal volumes and values over the third quarter.
BHP has dumped plans to explore an oil and gas well off the The Philippines coast as the company continues to pull out of energy projects not located in the ...
Austin Engineering is launching its first Westech flow control body for off-highway trucks in Australia.
Ramping up production and cutting costs has seen AngloGold Ashanti’s earnings jump in the third quarter.
After touring parts of Sydney’s water catchment area, one NSW MP says he will take concerns over the “damage” longwall mining has caused to Premier Barry O’Farrell.
The QLD government has approved Bandanna Energy’s Springsure Creek coal mine’s EIS for its operations in the Bowen Basin.
The Rio Tinto subsidiary that operates the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory has been accused of a safety breach after a vehicle left the mine’s controlled areas.
The Queensland Government has today revealed a plan it hopes will drive mining development in the State’s Galilee Basin.
Downer EDI says a reduction in major capital works by miners will affect the company’s bottom line, with uncertainty surrounding revenue for the 2014 financial year.
Port Hedland has posted another record month of iron exports to China, with 25.2 million tonnes of the steel making ingredient that sailed away easily beating the previous record highs ...
Linc Energy will close its Chinchilla underground coal gasification facility after accusing the Queensland government of siding with the rival CSG sector.
Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has been slapped with an Environmental Protection Order over failures to meet its environmental duty to rehabilitate almost 300 exploration holes drilled on private properties.
Australia’s iron ore miners have added over $65 billion to their value over the last financial year as the crash in iron prices failed to materialise.
Downgrading its profit forecasts by half, mining service company Ausdrill is the latest contractor to be hit by the weaker mining market.
Some of Rio Tinto’s largest rough diamonds from three of its operating diamond mines have gone under the hammer.
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CEO of GlencoreXstrata, Ivan Glasenberg, has been invited to Collinsville by two concerned community members who want him to witness the impacts of the mine closure firsthand.
Leighton Contractors has won a three-year, $249 million contract at the Isaac Plains open-cut coal mine near Moranbah.
An insight into the occupational risks and hazards miners face on site, and how they can avoid some of the dangers, from I Think Mining.
Glencore’s Oaky Creek North mine has won the Australian Mines Rescue Competition at Cook Colliery.
Gujarat workers are finally set to receive wages owed to them as the company’s new managers announce plans to pour up to $350 million into the business to keep it ...
Mining services company Ausdrill is warning challenging market conditions will impact its bottom line.
A new report by Energy Skills Queensland found the gas sector will employ more than 14,100 workers when it peaks in 2024, double the number predicted previously.
New research has found Australia’s resources sector is set to suffer the spill over effects of a sharp investment slowdown.
Around 100 workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh mine marched through the small township to the company’s office yesterday before voting on a new pay deal.
Anglo American will cut 200 contractor jobs at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland as the company moves to reduce operating costs.
Whitehaven Coal admits it has been a challenging year for the company, posting a full year loss of $82 million.
GlencoreXstrata agreed on Friday to offload its 80 per cent stake in the undeveloped Frieda River mine in Papua New Guinea to Australian miner PanAust.
Chevron has confirmed the expansion of its Gorgon LNG project has been shelved until the total cost of firing up its three-train facility on Barrow Island is finalised.
BHP Billiton has formally withdrawn from being the preferred developer of Terminal 2 at the Port of Abbot Point as the company also confirms it has pulled out of building ...
Workers at Peabody Energy’s Coppabella mine have voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement which will see them receive zero, two and two and a half pay percentage increases ...
Bradken’s board has announced that it and two of its directors have resolved a dispute with Norcast in the Federal Court over bid-rigging.
Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing new mining technology.
With Helensburgh mine workers set to vote on a new enterprise agreement today, employees have been sent a letter from Peabody’s chief operations officer urging them to vote up the ...
More than 300 people turned out for the tenth annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards on Thursday night.
Nine BHP Billiton miners have been rescued after an earthquake rocked an underground nickel mine in Western Australia.
Shree Minerals have officially opened the Nelson Bay River mine after a protracted process which saw court injunctions and protests levelled against the company.
Western Australia has joined its eastern counterparts to become the latest state government to announce it is reforming its mining approvals process.
With the judges decisions handed down all there is left to do is chill the beer and champas for Australian Mining’s 10th annual Prospect Awards, being held at the Ivy ...
Recently redundant Boral employee and local Wingecarribee councillor Graham McLaughlin has blamed a lack of council support for the closure of Boral’s Medway mine.
305 Queensland coal jobs hang in the balance as approval for the expansion of New Hope’s New Acland coal mine approaches decision day.
In a bid to reduce its interest rate, Fortescue Metals Group has announced it is looking to amend and re-price its $US5 billion senior secured credit facility.
After months of experiments hunting for dark matter in a US former gold mine, scientists have finally released results.
Downer EDI will donate $150,000 over three years to the Smith Family to help disadvantaged Australian kids access education and learning programs.
Mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik will cut 37 jobs from its New South Wales operations as it battles weaker demand.
The Australian Uranium Association has said it’s about time Australia aimed to be the world’s top uranium producer, pointing to a raft of policy changes required to meet the target. ...
Northern Star Resources has struck coal while looking for gold in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
The NSW Minerals Council is seeking women with experience in the state’s mining industry to fill out a quick survey so it can better understand how to attract and retain ...
Recommendations today made by the New South Wales corruption watchdog have been welcomed by the mining industry.
Weak demand in the resource sector has forced mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu to cut its full-year operating profit forecast by a third to $2.16 billion.
Mining giant BHP Billiton has today donated $500,000 to aid communities affected by last week’s bushfires in New South Wales.
Corrupt conduct over New South Wales coal licences has been possible because of policy and regulation floors, the corruption watchdog says.
A company that has provided Gujarat NRE with underground mining service work has applied to have the company wound-up in a move aimed at recovering the money owed to it. ...
Some rental property prices in the resource-rich Pilbara region have slid by more than $1000 as the shine comes off the mining boom, with vacancy rates sky-rocketing from 3 to ...
A $5 million expansion of Calga Sand Quarry on the New South Wales Central Coast has been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning.
Gearing up to restart production at its Uley mine early next year, Strategic Graphite Limited is looking to raise up to $10 million in a rights issue and share placement.
Global non-ferrous metal exploration budgets have plummeted almost 30 per cent this year, new research suggests.
A gas leak at a coal mine in Spain has killed six men and left five injured in the country’s worst mining accident in nearly 20 years.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said Antarctica should not be a place of mineral exploitation, stating it was critical for Australia to protect the southern continent from resource exploration.
Papua New Guinea’s Government is seeking legal advice after the deadline passes for it to pay back seabed miner Nautilus Minerals.
On the same day Gujarat NRE executive chairman Arun Jagatramka stepped down, the company has asked workers to take unpaid leave, despite not paying its miners properly for over a ...
The Australian Workers Union’s Paul Howes criticised both sides of politics and argued that Labor should embrace CSG extraction at a conference last Friday.
NewGold is looking to cut production costs, offering 45 voluntary redundancies at its Peak Gold Mines in Cobar, New South Wales.
Nomad Building Solutions has placed its Queensland mining village business into care and maintenance as the company moves to cut costs.
Western Australia’s government is throwing its full weight behind the development of fracking techniques in the state to unlock billions of dollars worth of shale gas.
The Dubbo City Mining Growth Strategy has received a leg-up from the state government, with $80,000 worth of funding directed to the project.
Rio has agreed to sell off more than 50 per cent of its interest in Clermont to GlencoreXstrata for more than $1 billion.
An operator found himself trapped this morning when his bulldozer became partially engulfed in a live coal stockpile at Isaac Plains mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
Fortescue Metals Group’s Cloudbreak mining camp has been evacuated overnight as a bushfire burns threateningly close to the site.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore and sub-contractor HWE Newman Services have been fined over $230000 for a fatal accident in Western Australia.
A graphic safety video released by Bechtel aims to teach workers how important it is to secure tools while working at heights, showing the horrific injuries that can occur by ...
Centennial Coal is cutting 120 jobs across its New South Wales operations.
An industry survey of the top 26 mining companies in NSW has found they contributed around $12.8 billion on wages, goods and services last financial year but the NSW minerals ...
The Federal Minister for industry Ian Macfarlane says he finds it ironic that communities which were founded on the mining industry are now ‘hot-beds of resistance’, saying some of the ...
A truck driver has had his left leg amputated following an accident on Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine on Monday night.
Pacific Brands’ CEO John Pollaers told the company’s AGM that workwear sales have been hit by the slowdown in the resources sector.
Greenland has approved uranium mining in the country after an extremely tight vote.
The Queensland government has approved 1400 exploration permits in seven days as it attempts to bolster the state’s mining sector.
The Federal Government has today released draft legislation set to repeal the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).
Almost 40 jobs will be cut as production is halted at Boral’s Berrima Colliery this week.
Workers have had some relief in the continuing Gujarat pay issues, as the company organises a ‘one off’ payment.
Remote Mount Fubilan, near the source of Papua New Guinea’s Tedi River, is once again the site of global controversy surrounding the Ok Tedi copper gold mine.
A second serious accident in three months at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine has sparked concern within the mining industry.
Rio Tinto is expected to cut around 800 jobs globally after it signed a $100 million back-office outsourcing deal with US technology giant IBM.
KBL Mining has secured approval from the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority for its Sorby Hills project.
Emeco has appointed Ken Lewsey and its new managing director and CEO.
Mining services company Bradken is warning more job cuts are on the horizon as the company struggles deal with the mining downturn.
The start-up of QCG’s LNG plant is one step closer after the last piece of gas pipelined needed to transport CSG has been laid in Queensland.
RCR Tomlinson have been awarded three major mining contracts totalling around $125 million.
A Pilbara mine worker has been seriously injured when two haul trucks collided at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek mine.
Federal approval for Arrow Energy’s $15 billion Curtis Island LNG plant has been delayed as Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt takes more time assess the potential impacts of the project. ...
Workers who had opted to stay on at two Gujarat-owned mines in the Illawarra despite not being paid for over four weeks announced they would strike if the money did ...
Gold Fields has cut 60 workers from its newly acquired Lawlers operations, and a forthcoming operational review of the company’s newly acquired Yilgarn South mines has got employees worried more ...
Santos has hit back at claims it used a scared Indigenous site as a rubbish dump, stating there is no evidence to support the claim, despite local Indigenous groups saying ...