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- Dirk Hoke appointed CEO of Siemens large drives business unit (0) July 3, 2014
Siemens has appointed Dirk Hoke as the new CEO of its large drives business unit.
- New Zealand safety expert dies (0) July 3, 2014
Mine safety specialist Dave Feickert has died after a long battle with terminal cancer.
- More job losses as Silver Lake closes gold mill (0) July 3, 2014
Silver Lake Resources is set to cut more jobs as the gold miner closes its Lakewood Mill.
- MacFarlane launches federal exploration incentive (0) July 3, 2014
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded the launch of the new Exploration Development Incentive, launched in Perth yesterday.
- Professor Iain Stewart to speak at Newcastle’s earth sciences convention (0) July 3, 2014
Newcastle will host nearly 600 delegates from the mining and geoscience communities next week at the Australian Earth Sciences Convention.
- T4 coal loader at Newcastle gains environmental approval (0) July 3, 2014
The T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island is a step closer to reality after being approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
- Gina Rinehart enters joint venture to buy into WA cattle stations (0) July 3, 2014
Iron ore magnate and Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart has purchased up to a 50 percent stake in the Liveringa and Nerrima cattle stations in WA’s West Kimberly region.
- Perilya mine contract changeover, 20 jobs cut (0) July 3, 2014
Twenty workers have lost their jobs at Perilya mine in Broken Hill after a maintenance contract being carried out by Macmahon was handed to a smaller contractor.
- SA farmers have little faith in miners (0) July 3, 2014
South Australian farmers on the Eyre Peninsula have indicated their scepticism about the possibility of co-existence for mining and farming activities.
- Northern Star completes takeover of Jundee gold mine (0) July 3, 2014
Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of Newmont’s Jundee mine, officially catapulting the company to the second largest ASX- listed gold miner.
- Long-life oxygen and gas sensors (0) July 2, 2014
City Technology is introducing a new oxygen sensor to its industry-leading gas sensing range.
- Australia entering phase three of mining boom, 75,000 jobs to be cut (0) July 2, 2014
According to a new report by ANZ, 75,000 mining-related jobs are at risk as Australia enters “phase three” of the mining boom over the next few years.
- BHP Billiton celebrate the export of one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan (0) July 2, 2014
BHP Billiton has celebrated a significant milestone after shipping its one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan.
- Bechtel warns it will strike back against protected action (0) July 2, 2014
The campaign for 3/1 working rosters on Curtis Island has received a shot in the arm, with protected action approved by Fair Work Australia on June 30.
- Karratha receives new status, now known as a city (0) July 2, 2014
One of Australia’s best-known mining towns has received a new status with Karratha to now be known as a city.
- Sandvik launches new multi functional core barrel system for drilling (0) July 2, 2014
Sandvik has launched a new multifunctional surface and underground core barrel system for core drilling.
- Royalties hike to hurt quarry operators in SA (0) July 2, 2014
The new state budget in South Australia has attracted some criticism over an increase in mining royalties.
- Risk management failures to blame for Cobar mine death (0) July 2, 2014
Ineffective risk management controls have been found to have contributed to the death of a worker at Glencore’s CSA Copper mine.
- New mine rescue manual launched (0) July 2, 2014
Mines Rescue has released a new manual dubbed Mines Rescue, Gas Detection and Emergency Preparedness.
- Vale threaten to leave international mining body over Rio Tinto lawsuit (0) July 2, 2014
Vale has threatened to leave the International Council on Mining and Metals as tensions rise between it and Rio Tinto over the brewing Simandou lawsuit.
- Mining rehab contributions become mandatory in WA (0) July 2, 2014
Western Australia has implemented mandatory contributions to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund, effective July 1.
- Western Australian ministers gain power to dispute strike action (0) July 1, 2014
Changes to the Fair Work syste mthis week will allow a minister, or third party impacted by strike action, to apply to suspend or terminate that action.
- Edit: Construction long service leave levy reduced (0) July 1, 2014
Resource companies will no longer be levied for long service leave in relation to operational mining work, thanks to changes made by the Newman Government.
- Whitehaven Coal looks to hire 450 workers for Maules Creek mine (0) July 1, 2014
Whitehaven Coal is getting ready to hire the 450 workers it will need to run the controversial Maules Creek coal mine.
- Rock fall delays Mount Lyell by months (0) July 1, 2014
Mount Lyell copper mine has faced further delays to its reopening, due to a rockfall in the ventilation shaft.
- WorleyParsons iron ore contract suspended (0) July 1, 2014
WorleyParsons’ Kami iron ore EPCM contract has been temporarily suspended.
- Voluntary redundancy accepted by 109 Nifty copper mine workers (0) July 1, 2014
109 workers at Aditya Birla’s Nifty copper mine have accepted voluntary redundancies after a cave-in at the site has left operations suspended since March.
- Macmahon wins Waihi gold mine contract extension (0) July 1, 2014
Macmahon has won a two year extension for its current work at Newmont’s Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
- Disturbing trend in mining fatalities (0) July 1, 2014
In financial year 2013-14 the Australian mining industry has seen 17 people fall in the line of duty, the victims of tragic accidents.
- Liebherr launches new global website (0) July 1, 2014
Liebherr has launched a new global website portal that is more interactive and provides more equipment information.
- Atlas Copco unveil side bucket version of Scooptram loaders (0) June 30, 2014
Atlas Copco has released a new side dump bucket as an option for its Scooptram loaders.
- $8.7 million spent on subsidence in the Hunter (0) June 30, 2014
Severe mine subsidence damage has cost the state of New South Wales $8.7 million in the last five years.
- Virtual Curtain turns mining wastewater into rainwater (0) June 30, 2014
A new cost-effective technology to treat mining wastewater and reduce sludge by up to 90 per cent has been used for the first time at a commercial mine.
- Glencore puts its hand up to develop Simandou iron ore deposit (0) June 30, 2014
Despite schooling miners on issues of oversupply and stating its disinterest in greenfields projects, resources giant Glencore is said to be in the bid for the high-quality Simandou iron ore ...
- Engenco to sack 55 workers (0) June 30, 2014
Engineering services group Engenco Limited has today announced 55 workers will be made redundant amid project postponements and cancellations.
- Australia has more mining deaths than Iran! (1) June 30, 2014
Does Iran have a safer mining industry than Australia? The statistics say yes.
- Forensic specialists flown in to find Brett Kelly (0) June 30, 2014
Forensic specialists have arrived in Mount Isa to assist in recovering the body of missing miner Brett Kelly.
- OceanaGold announces corporate credit facility refinancing (0) June 30, 2014
OceanaGold has completed its arrangement for a $200 million corporate revolving credit facility.
- Leica launches new slope monitoring system (0) June 30, 2014
Leica Geosystems has revealed its new GeoMoS Now web-based slope monitoring application.
- New developments in Graphene research from Adelaide University (4) June 27, 2014
Graphene research funding to the University of Adelaide is paying off, with two new papers recently presented at the Nanotech USA Conference.
- UPDATE: Glencore accused of not paying tax for three years (0) June 27, 2014
Glencore has been accused of paying almost no tax in Australia over the last three years, whilst earning around $15 billion globally.
- First female director a history-making moment for Glencore (0) June 27, 2014
Glencore has made history by appointing its first ever female board director.
- BHP Billiton expects Caroona gateway certificate in a matter of weeks (0) June 27, 2014
BHP Billiton said it hopes to extract first coal from its Caroona project in 2021 as the company provided an update of its development plans at a community breakfast in ...
- 400 people march in protest against Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project (0) June 27, 2014
Shenhua’s Watermark Coal project headed to the Planning Assessment Commission this week as more than 400 people took part in a protest march against the massive new coal mine.
- Mining in Woomera well received by Federal Parliament (0) June 27, 2014
The Woomera Prohibited Area is a step closer to being opened up for mining, as a new bill passed through the Senate yesterday to amend Defence legislation.
- OTOC wins Roy Hill mine contract (0) June 27, 2014
OTOC has won the contract for work on the Roy Hill iron ore mine’s processing plant.
- Trucking company fined $31,000 for dangerous goods breaches (0) June 27, 2014
Carriers of dangerous goods on Western Australian roads have been given a warning to adhere to high safety standards.
- Iluka Resources moves on Irish sand miner (0) June 27, 2014
Australian mineral sands miner Iluka has confirmed it is moving towards a takeover of Kenmare Resources.
- Sandvik to move manufacturing offshore (0) June 27, 2014
Sandvik has announced it will move the majority of its Australian manufacturing operations offshore over the next 12 months.
- Rinehart retains top role on BRW richest list (0) June 26, 2014
Gina Rinehart is still the richest person in Australia, taking pole position on the 2014 BRW Rich 200 list, albeit with a slightly dwindled bank account.
- PPK sells site to make more mining acquisitions (0) June 26, 2014
PPK Group has sold its Arndell Park property to make more mining services acquisitions.
- PAC hearing into Glencore’s Bulga coal expansion continues (0) June 26, 2014
The NSW Department of Planning has been accused of being “hopelessly biased” towards the mining industry in a PAC public hearing.
- Clough wins collapsed Forge Rio Tinto contract (0) June 26, 2014
Clough has been awarded Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert power station contract following former contractor Forge Group’s collapse.
- Aurizon announces further job cuts (0) June 26, 2014
Rail operator Aurizon announced further redundancies yesterday, with 103 positions axed mainly from their head office in Brisbane.
- Nautilus’ underwater miner begins construction (0) June 26, 2014
Nautilus Minerals seafloor miner’s cutter has begun assembly this week.
- 2014 Women in Industry Awards: The Winners (0) June 26, 2014
Over 150 people turned out for the inaugural 2014 Women in Industry Awards on Wednesday night where ladies from across the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors were rewarded and recognised.
- Glencore commission its Ernest Henry mine shaft hoist (0) June 25, 2014
Glencore has begun hoisting at its new Ernest Henry underground operations near Cloncurry.
- 2014 Women in Industry Awards: Tonight’s the nights (0) June 25, 2014
With the judges decisions handed down all there is left to do is chill the champagne for the inaugural 2014 Women in Industry Awards being held at Establishment in Sydney ...
- WA premier and AMEC slam TAI report (0) June 25, 2014 A report issued by The Australia Institute which outlines the value of State-based subsidies to the mining industry has stirred a proverbial hornet’s nest.
- Jobs cut at St Ives gold operation (0) June 25, 2014
Another blow to Western Australia’s mining workforce has been dealt, with 56 workers laid off at the St Ives mine near Kambalda.
- New underground utility vehicles launched (0) June 25, 2014
Manitou has launched a new series of underground mining telescopic handlers.
- FMG Iron Bridge approval dependent on EPA criteria (0) June 25, 2014
Fortescue Metals is a step closer to the start of construction on the Iron Bridge expansion project, having received conditional approval from the EPA.
- Nuclear waste is safe to store in our suburbs, not just the bush (0) June 25, 2014
As the Muckaty Station option for nuclear waste is rejected, what is the next step for long term nuclear waste disposal?
- Tax dispute arises between Rio Tinto and Mongolia (0) June 24, 2014
Rio Tinto’s company in Mongolia has been accused of evading taxes and penalties payments related to the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.
- Activist who shut down Idemitsu’s Boggabri mine fined $300 (0) June 24, 2014
An activist who shut down Idemitsu’s Boggabri coal mine after scaling a coal loader on site has been fined $300 and placed on a good behaviour bond.
- “Aboriginal” art stopping coal expansion found to be phony (0) June 24, 2014
A hand-stencil painting used as evidence of aboriginal art threatened by a coal mine extension has been found to be no older than three and a half years.
- Leighton to cut contractors at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub (0) June 24, 2014
Leighton Contractors will cut more than 100 contractors from its operations at FMG’s Solomon Hub.
- Iron ore jobs in the firing line as BHP review continues (0) June 24, 2014
An ongoing review at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations could see thousands of jobs lost in Western Australia.
- Hancock family trust dispute could lead to Hope Downs buyout (0) June 24, 2014
Bianca Rinehart will appear in the NSW Supreme Court today to explain why she should replace her mother as trustee of the family trust.
- Production recommences at Mt Isa Mine as recovery of missing miner’s body continues (0) June 24, 2014
Police say rock falls in an orepass are hampering efforts to recover Brett Kelly’s body from Mt Isa Mine.
- New eye-in-the-sky to combat illegal mining in Peru (0) June 24, 2014
Peru has taken the battle against illegal mining into outer-space, using their French-built Astrosat-300 to carry out surveillance across the country.
- “I’ve never seen it this bad”: coal job losses hurt Hunter Valley businesses (0) June 23, 2014 The Singleton Chamber of Commerce said mass layoffs in Hunter Valley’s mining sector have left the region reeling, with business conditions at an all-time low.
- EBA secret ballot assured at Mt Arthur Coal (0) June 23, 2014
Concerns about the secrecy of ballots at the Mt Arthur coal mine have been answered by the out-sourced ballot overseer, Corpvote.
- Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal cancelled (0) June 23, 2014
Poor conditions in the coal industry continue to hamper mining developments as North Queensland Bulk Ports cancels its Dudgeon Point Coal Terminal project.
- GE to acquire Alstom’s energy business (0) June 23, 2014
GE will acquire Alstom’s Power and Grid business for AUD$ 17.87 billion.
- St Barbara appoints new CEO (0) June 23, 2014
St Barbara has appointed Bob Vassie as its new CEO and managing director.
- Missing miner believed to have fallen into an orepass (0) June 23, 2014
Police said a man who went missing at Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines is believed to have fallen into an orepass.
- Search for missing Mt Isa miner called off (0) June 21, 2014
Glencore has officially ended the search for a miner who went missing at its Mt Isa mine on Wednesday.
- Biggest raise bore rig mobilised to Olympic Dam (0) June 20, 2014
Macmahon Holdings have secured two new contracts for drilling at Olympic Dam, and mobilised the world’s most powerful raise drilling rig to do the job.
- South African miner buys ‘riot control’ drone (0) June 20, 2014
An unnamed South African miner has bought 25 pepper–spraying, paintball shooting, blinding laser firing flying drones known for their riot control capacities.
- Newcrest analysts in the spotlight amidst secret briefings saga (0) June 20, 2014 Analysts involved in the Newcrest secret briefing saga could face years in jail if the corporate watchdog decided to take them to court.
- Mining industry suffers job losses, but SA and NT forging the way forward (0) June 20, 2014
Employment figures from ABS have revealed 6600 mining jobs lost nationwide in the quarter to May, despite gains in the states.
- 3500 people working to build Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine (0) June 20, 2014
Despite recent iron price jitters which have seen investors flee small mining firms, Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine is making steady construction progress and is almost half way ...
- Prospectors warned to be safe, use PBL and GPS (0) June 20, 2014
Prospectors have been warned to observe safety precautions before heading out bush this winter, and carry a Personal Locator Beacon.
- New Zealand coal mine gets a greenlight (42) June 20, 2014
Australian miner Bathurst Resources has been given approvals for its Escarpment open cut coal mine in New Zealand.
- Underground mine search continues for missing Glencore worker (0) June 19, 2014
Glencore is continuing the search for a worker who went missing at its Mount Isa Mine’s copper operations more than 30 hours ago.
- Boggabri death investigation report released (0) June 19, 2014
The NSW mines safety investigation unit has released their report into the death of a worker at the Boggabri mine last month.
- Asciano to slash 500 jobs by the end of June (0) June 19, 2014
Rail and ports company Asciano will slash 500 jobs by the month’s end as it aims to save $90 million.
- Lowest iron ore price in 21 months (0) June 19, 2014
Boom-time iron ore expansion and falling Chinese demand is continuing to take its toll on the industry, as the Tianjin price dropped below the $US90 mark.
- Yancoal’s Moolarben coal mine gets approvals (0) June 19, 2014
Yancoal has received approvals for the expansion of its operations at the Moolarben coal mine.
- Cairn Hill mine falls victim to iron ore price fall (0) June 19, 2014
The decline in the iron ore price has been blamed for a decision by the board of directors of Termite Resources to put the company into administration.
- Underground worker goes missing at Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines (0) June 19, 2014
A 34-year-old man has gone missing while working underground at Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines.
- Truck rollover at Yandi (0) June 18, 2014
A truck and semi-trailer rolled over near the BHP Billiton Yandi site on Monday.
- Newcrest admits to continuous disclosure breaches, fined $1.2 million (0) June 18, 2014 Newcrest will pay at least $1.2 million in fines, admitting it failed continuous disclosure obligations after the miner briefed analysts on its market position before making a public announcement.
- NZ EPA refuses consent for undersea iron sands mining (0) June 18, 2014
The New Zealand EPA today revealed they would not give approval for Trans Tasman to mine undersea iron sands in the South Taranaki Bight.
- Stake in uranium mine for sale as prices dive (0) June 18, 2014
Alliance Resources is selling its 25 per cent stake in a brand new uranium mine as the value of yellow-cake continues its downward trend.
- Sandvik signs L.O.I. with Chinese manufacturer (0) June 18, 2014
Sandvik has signed a letter of intent with China’s ZhuZhou Cemented Carbide Group to form a joint venture.
- Adani forced to wait longer for Carmichael coal mine approval (0) June 18, 2014
Approval for Adani’s massive Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin has been delayed by the Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt who wants more time to assess the project.
- St Barbara CEO resigns (0) June 18, 2014
St Barbara CEO Tim Lehany has resigned suddenly, and will leave the company at the end of this month.
- Queensland wants to be top of the exploration game (0) June 17, 2014
Queensland has plans to become Australia’s leading exploration state, according to a report released today by MACE.
- EPA to reach decision on New Zealand iron sands sea-bed mining (0) June 17, 2014
A world first in underwater commercial metals mining may be just around the corner, with New Zealand on the verge of giving the green-light this week.
- New poll shows support for Rio Tinto coal mine expansion (0) June 17, 2014
A new poll has shown support for the expansion of Rio Tinto’s Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine.
- New mining jobs in NSW mineral sands project (3) June 17, 2014
A new mineral sands mine has been approved in the NSW shire of Balranald, with hundreds of workers needed for construction and operation.
- King Island tungsten mine gets greenlight (0) June 17, 2014
The Tasmanian Government has approved plans to reopen the closed King Island scheelite and tungsten operations on King Island.
- FMG signs contract to build new iron ore ships (0) June 16, 2014
Fortescue has signed a contract to construct four new ‘very large ore carriers’.
- Mine restart to create 50 new jobs in Queensland (940) June 16, 2014
The reopening of an ilmenite mine in North Queensland could lead to the creation of 50 new jobs after it was bought by a Canadian mining company.
- Fake mining magazines scamming money from companies in resources sector (0) June 16, 2014
Mining companies are being warned to do their research as a fake publishing company charges money for print ads in magazines which do not exist.
- UGL appoints new CEO (0) June 16, 2014
Ross Taylor has been appointed as the new CEO and managing director of UGL.
- TAFE SA and SAGE Automation unveil training to bridge mining skills gap (0) June 16, 2014
The instrumentation course will open new career pathways for students in growth industry sectors from defence to mining and advanced manufacturing.
- SSAB to acquire 51pct stake in G&G Mining Fabrication (0) June 16, 2014
Swedish steel maker SSAB has signed an agreement to acquire 51% of the shares of Perth-based G&G Mining Fabrication.
- Hardest ever fake diamonds developed (0) June 16, 2014
Scientists have created synthetic diamonds that are harder and more durable than natural diamonds.
- Thiess and Leighton Contractors to become global leaders, CEO says (0) June 13, 2014
Leighton Holdings has named the managing directors who will oversee its four new operating divisions in a sign the company is moving quickly to implement its restructure.
- University of Tasmania wins mining research grant (0) June 13, 2014
The University of Tasmania has secured a $17.4 million grant for research in to issues affecting Australia’s mining value chain.
- Anti-mining report slammed by industry (0) June 13, 2014
A report which claims more than 80 per cent of Hunter Valley residents are opposed to coal mining has been slammed as an “ideologically driven, anti-mining exercise” by the industry.
- Country town in shock after death of mine worker (0) June 13, 2014
Operations at Glencore’s CSA copper mine remain suspended as an investigation into the death of a 26-year-old worker continues.
- OceanaGold to cut 60 mining jobs (0) June 13, 2014
OceanaGold will cut 60 jobs from its Reefton gold mine as operations at the site wind down.
- Calibre wins BHP Point Hay coal terminal contract (0) June 13, 2014
Calibre has won the contract for BHP’s Point Hay coal terminal expansion in Queensland.
- Rio Tinto and Aurecon achieve Wickham accommodation milestone (0) June 13, 2014
Rio Tinto and Aurecon have achieved one million hours free of lost time injury at its Pilbara Wickham accommodation expansion project.
- Whitehaven Coal agree to stop winter clearing in Leard State Forest but say Maules Creek mine still on schedule (0) June 12, 2014
Environmentalists are claiming a win against Whitehaven Coal after the miner agreed to stop clearing the Leard State Forest after a hearing in the Land and Environment Court.
- Whitehaven Coal cuts jobs at its coal processing plant (0) June 12, 2014
Whitehaven Coal is cutting jobs at its coal handling and preparation plant at Gunnedah in response to “tough” coal market conditions.
- Funding continues for mentoring women in the resource sector (0) June 12, 2014
Newly budgeted Federal funding has been extended for a successful online mentoring program for women working in mining, oil and gas.
- Leighton could ditch John Holland amid structure shake-up (0) June 12, 2014
Leighton Holdings has released the strategic blueprint which will form its new business model, and says that sell-offs or mergers are likely in its aim to streamline.
- Survey shows consistent support for mining in NSW (0) June 12, 2014
Most people in NSW recognise the benefits of the mining industry, according to the latest research project commissioned by the NSW Minerals Council.
- New coal mine approved in Queensland (0) June 12, 2014
The Federal government has approved Bandanna Energy’s Springsure Creek coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
- Amnesty criticises PNG police crackdown on illegal miners (0) June 12, 2014
Police crackdowns on illegal miners in PNG have attracted strong criticism from Amnesty International, stating police actions were “horrific”.
- Copper price set for more falls after suspected Chinese loan fraud (0) June 12, 2014
Investigations into suspected metals stockpiling fraud in China has brought market fears that the price of copper will continue to fall.
- Man killed in accident at Glencore’s CSA Copper mine (0) June 12, 2014
A 26-year-old man has died following an accident at Glencore’s CSA Copper mine in Cobar, New South Wales.
- Liquified Natural Gas Limited cashing in on prospect of success in US (0) June 11, 2014
Shares in Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have undergone a steady climb over the past three months, spiking sharply to a peak of $1.36 on Friday.
- Spies infiltrate coal mining protest camps (0) June 11, 2014
Fed up with protests near its operations in north-west NSW, coal mining company Idemitsu has admitted to hiring spies who infiltrated activist camps in the area.
- 40 mining jobs under threat in Tasmania’s Nelson Bay River iron ore mine (0) June 11, 2014
Tasmania’s Tarkine is back in the spotlight with a halt to mining at the Nelson Bay River iron ore mine, affecting 40 jobs in the region.
- Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines charged with worker death (0) June 11, 2014
Four companies have been charged in relation to the death of a worker at the Mt Isa copper smelter last year.
- Australian man attacked at Barrick’s PNG gold mine [Video] (0) June 11, 2014
An Australian man working at Barrick’s Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea has been attacked and injured by illegal workers.
- St Barbara allowed back to Solomon Islands Gold Ridge mine (0) June 11, 2014
The Solomon Islands government has lifted an immigration ban, allowing Gold Ridge Mining to send in company staff for a site assessment of flood damage.
- BHP cancels Downer EDI Goonyella Riverside coal mining contract (0) June 11, 2014
BHP has cancelled its overburden removal contract with Downer EDI at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine.
- Northern Star gold production rises 32 per cent (0) June 10, 2014 Northern Star Resources’ acquisition of five gold mines in Western Australia is paying off after the company posted a 32 per cent increase in May gold production figures.
- Ramelius buys gold tenement for $4 million (0) June 10, 2014 Ramelius Resources will buy Glencore’s Kathleen Valley gold project for $4.05 million.
- Protesters not stopping Whitehaven from building Maules Creek mine (0) June 10, 2014
Whitehaven Coal is facing a further legal challenge against its Maules Creek mine that aims to halt the felling of trees in the Leard State Forest.
- New underground longwall service centre opened (0) June 10, 2014
Hastings Deering has opened a new longwall shearer service centre in QLD.
- Vale’s motives for Integra mine closure called into question (0) June 10, 2014
The CFMEU has questioned Vale’s honesty over decisions to close two Hunter Valley mines while trying to tap into billions worth of unmined coal.
- Over 1 million tonnes of iron ore leaves Port Hedland during single tide (0) June 10, 2014
Iron ore production is surging in the Pilbara with Port Hedland recording a new tonnage record for the largest departure of ore on a single tide.
- Iron expansion no benefit to Pilbara region according to MP Grylls (0) June 10, 2014
Pilbara MP Brendan Grylls has questioned the need for further expansion in the mining region, saying it would be better to “leave it in the ground”.
- Trafford Resources set to boom with South Australian tin (0) June 10, 2014
With demand for tin ever outstripping supply among dwindling global reserves, new discoveries by Trafford Resources will be a boon for the explorer.
- Trimble acquires Australian Mining Information Systems (0) June 10, 2014
Trimble has acquired Australian enterprise level information management company Mining Information Systems.
- Bomb threat forces BHP to evacuate Mt Arthur coal mine (0) June 10, 2014
More than 100 workers were evacuated from BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur coal mine after a bomb threat was received on site.
- Curtin Uni teams up with Central Institute of Technology for wear management solutions (0) June 10, 2014 The Curtin University WA School of Mines will provide mining companies with a “one-stop shop” for wear management solutions, thanks to a new partnership.
- 170 jobs slashed from BHP Billiton’s Mt Whaleback iron ore mine (0) June 10, 2014
BHP Billiton has slashed 170 iron ore jobs from its Mt Whaleback mine in the Pilbara as it continues to focus on cost and productivity gains.
- Price collapse sees junior miner ditch uranium to focus on property development (0) June 6, 2014
In a clear sign of the affect the historically low uranium price is having, one company has decided to ditch its hopes of developing a mine and instead focus on ...
- Leadership spill at Commissioners Gold brings new Peru venture (0) June 6, 2014
Sydney-based gold explorer Chris Battye has launched a new gold exploration company, Kinsha Exploration, which will undertake ventures in Peru.
- Stockton coal mine job cuts (0) June 6, 2014
More than 100 jobs are tipped to be cut from the Stockton coal mine in New Zealand as the operation undergoes a major restructure.
- New type of rock, conglomeration of plastic (0) June 6, 2014
Scientists have discovered a new type of “rock”, made out of plastic, that will stay in the Earth’s strata forever.
- Government finalising Drayton South coal mine approvals (0) June 6, 2014
The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure is in the last stages of its assessment of Anglo American’s Drayton South coal project.
- BHP Billiton to follow China on its next growth journey (0) June 6, 2014
BHP Billiton will invest heavily in energy and food as it follows China on its transition from a construction-led economy to a consumption power-house.
- Former Kingsgate CEO Gavin Thomas passes away (0) June 6, 2014
The recently retired Kingsgate Consolidated CEO Gavin Thomas has passed away after a long battle with illness.
- Inspection paperwork lost at ERA Ranger uranium mine (0) June 6, 2014
Energy Resources Australia has lost the paperwork relating to the inspection of diesel tanks on site, according to the Ranger Restart capability report.
- Contractors cut from BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine (0) June 5, 2014
Around 50 contractors at Mt Arthur coal mine have been laid-off as a truck maintenance program is taking longer to complete than expected.
- Approval granted for Ranger uranium restart (0) June 5, 2014
ERA will today commence a progressive restart of operations, having received written approval from state and federal government.
- Whitehaven Coal protests head to Sydney CBD (0) June 5, 2014
Hundreds of protesters took part in a rally in Sydney yesterday in opposition to the construction of Whitehaven Coal’s $767 million Maules Creek mine.
- Tropicana mine death linked to alcohol fuelled fight (10) June 5, 2014
The death of an off-shift worker, who was mistakenly said to have died in his sleep at the Tropicana camp on May 19, has been linked to a drunken brawl.
- Adani looks to hand out contracts for $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine (11) June 5, 2014 Adani will soon hand out contracts for the development of its $16.5 billion Carmichael mine as it works towards first coal production in 2017.
- Mining confidence crisis sees 72 per cent profit slump (0) June 5, 2014
The confidence crisis in the mining industry has led to extreme short term measures that are unsustainable and detrimental to growth. according to PwC.
- BHP Billiton cuts 100 iron ore jobs (0) June 5, 2014
BHP Billiton has cut 100 jobs from its iron ore headquarters in Perth as the company continues to focus on cost and productivity gains amidst feeble commodity prices.
- Coal mine accident in China kills 22 people (0) June 4, 2014
Twenty-two people have been killed at a coal mine in China in what local authorities are calling a “gas incident”.
- Family-friendly rosters a priority for AMWU at Cape Lambert (0) June 4, 2014
The push for family friendly rosters is heating up, with union members across the country vying for three-weeks on, one-week off.
- “We’ll be OK”: Rio Tinto CEO says $20 a tonne iron ore production cost to shield against price volatility (0) June 4, 2014
Rio Tinto’s CEO Sam Walsh said the company is well-placed to ride out the current price rout gripping iron ore, but warned if the value plummets to $US80 a tonne, ...
- Iluka Resources teams up with Vale in South America for titanium development (0) June 4, 2014
Australian minerals sands producer Iluka Resources has struck a deal with Brazillian giant Vale for a new development in South America.
- Metgasco takes NSW government to court over gas drilling suspension (0) June 4, 2014
Gas company Metgasco has filed a judicial review over the NSW government’s decision to suspend its gas drilling program near Lismore, claiming the move was unlawful.
- Mining jobs cut at Anglo American’s Drayton coal mine (0) June 4, 2014
Ongoing uncertainty over the future of Anglo American’s Drayton South project has seen contractor job cuts and roster changes at the Drayton coal mine.
- Non-production staff removed from Sierra Leone Mine after Ebola risk (0) June 4, 2014
London Mining has pulled eight employees out of its Marampa Mine after an outbreak of Ebola virus.
- Truck crashes through windrow, rolls down dump at Rio Tinto coal mine (0) June 3, 2014
A haul truck driver has had a lucky escape at Rio Tinto’s Hunter Valley Operations after his vehicle reversed over a bench and rolled down a dump.
- BHP Billiton helps to discover 700 new species (0) June 3, 2014
BHP Billiton’s $4 million investment in a sustainability program has paid off, with the discovery of over 700 new native species Australia-wide.
- Sydney drinking water safe, but CSG wells need insurance (0) June 3, 2014
A new report has found that Sydney Water treatment plants are capable of dealing with the impacts of mining, although CSG companies need insurance.
- Liberal MPs break ranks to fight for local workers (0) June 3, 2014
Division within Liberal ranks continues to grow, with Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan breaking rank and file to oppose 100 per cent FIFO
- Don’t bet against China: Andrew Forrest bullish about iron ore demand (0) June 3, 2014
As the value of iron ore fell further to prices not seen since 2012, a group of mining bosses, including Andrew Forrest, told a conference the price slump will be ...
- Reflux Classifier extracts Clunies Ross science award and billions for Australian economy (0) June 3, 2014
A key technological innovation for minerals processing has attracted the praise of the Australian scientific community.
- Gold miner acquires Chile mining contractor (0) June 3, 2014
Austral Gold has acquired a controlling stake in underground mining contract Humberto Reyes Arriendo de Maquinarias.
- World Coal Association appoints Rio Tinto exec as new chairman (0) June 3, 2014
The World Coal Association has appointed Harry Kenyon-Slaney, Rio Tinto Energy’s chief executive, as its new chairman.
- BHP Billiton to cut more coal jobs (0) June 2, 2014
BHP Billiton to cut a number of coal jobs in the Illawarra, creating another blow for the region’s mining industry.
- Redundant workers reinstated at Boggabri coal mine in Fair Work decision (0) June 2, 2014
Three workers made redundant by Downer EDI Mining last year have been reinstated following a decision by Fair Work Australia (FWA).
- Vale faces a $63 million price tag to close Integra coal complex: union (1) June 2, 2014
The CFMEU claims Vale faces a $63 million bill over its plan to close the Integra coal mine complex in the Hunter Valley, fuelling rumours the mines have been sold. ...
- Contractors tell of post-boom cost pressures at AMMA conference (0) June 2, 2014
Boom-time investment has led to huge pressure to boost productivity, contractors said at an AMMA conference last week.
- FMG wants more access to WA gas leases (0) June 2, 2014
Fortescue Metals Group’s plan to move into the gas market has led to a call on the federal government to enforce Retention Lease policies.
- Glencore takes over operations from Rio Tinto at Clermont mine (3) June 2, 2014
Glencore has taken over management of the Clermont open pit coal mine in Queensland after buying Rio Tinto’s 50 per cent stake in the mine for more than $1 billion ...
- GR Engineering win Rio Tinto Paraburdoo contract (0) June 2, 2014
GR Engineering has the EPC contract for Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo moisture reduction project.
- Unions deny responsibility for pet bereavement claims at Hail Creek (0) May 30, 2014
Media reports linking unions to ambit claims have been dispelled, with CFMEU revealing Rio Tinto took the claims from non-union, independent negotiators.
- Abbott Government to allow maritime visa for offshore work (0) May 30, 2014
A Liberal MP has said it will be difficult to repeal laws which require offshore resource workers to have a visa, and will seek a way around the issue.
- New Hope Group set to cut Queensland coal mining jobs (5) May 30, 2014
New Hope Group has announced plans to cut 5 per cent of its workforce, blaming the falling coal price for the move.
- Aluminium industry at “crisis point” due to carbon tax, RET (0) May 30, 2014
The peak lobby group for the country’s aluminium industry has argued that Parliament should do away with the carbon tax and renewable energy subsidies.
- Regis’ Garden Well gold due to start mining in June (0) May 30, 2014
Regis Resources are soon to resume mining at the Garden Well project, after three days of rain in February forced a shutdown of operations.
- More job cuts in the Illawarra as BHP’s Appin mine reviews staff numbers (0) May 30, 2014
In more bad news for Illawarra’s mining industry, BHP Billiton’s Appin coal mine is looking to cut jobs.
- Rio Tinto says “ambit claims” slow negotiations. (0) May 30, 2014
Extravagant claims made during EBA negotiations are affecting Australia’s competitiveness according to Rio Tinto boss Phil Edmands.
- Glencore cut Tahmoor coal mine jobs (1171) May 30, 2014
Glencore is cutting jobs at its Tahmoor underground coal mine in the Illawarra.
- Metso rejects Weir takeover offer (0) May 30, 2014
Metso has rejected the latest takeover offer from the Weir Group.
- Coal mine workers asked to pack up and leave as hundreds of jobs cut (0) May 30, 2014
In a sad day for mining in the Illawarra region, 152 workers were sacked from Wollongong Coal’s Wongawilli and Russell Vale mines yesterday.
- Iron ore price continues to tumble (0) May 29, 2014
Iron ore has continued its slide south of the $US100 a tonne mark, dropping to $US96.80 overnight as China’s central planning agency said the country’s high steel demand period had ...
- Fire ant outbreak not necessarily related to gas industry shipping (0) May 29, 2014
Biosecurity Queensland have linked the outbreak of fire ants in Queensland to cargo shipping from Southern USA.
- Padbury shareholders to launch class action (0) May 29, 2014 A class action will be launched by investors who bought shares in Padbury Mining after the $6 billion Oakajee rail and port project deal was announced.
- Chile the entryway for Australians in South America, CSIRO says (0) May 29, 2014
Chile is providing the information gateway to Latin America, thanks to the CSIROs International Centre of Excellence in Mining and Mineral Processing.
- Cat launches new wheel loader (1) May 29, 2014
Caterpillar has released its latest wheel loader, the 990K.
- Alliance Aviation signs new contracts with BHP (0) May 29, 2014
Alliance Aviation has signed a new three year contract with BHP Billiton Nickel West.
- Underground coal mine workers asked to show up for $21 an hour (0) May 29, 2014
Wollongong Coal wants its miners to work for $21 an hour, a proposal rejected by the employees which is expected to lead to 120 job losses.
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