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- 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.
- Aurizon achieves record coal haulage (0) May 29, 2014
Aurizon has set a new record for coal haulage for the company, moving more than 180 million tonnes.
- Wages not to blame for Gorgon LNG delays (0) May 28, 2014
Workers are not solely to blame for the chronic delays and cost blowouts of the Gorgon Project, according to a report from the University of Sydney.
- 1000 new mining jobs with Thiess at Roy Hill (13) May 28, 2014
New construction at Roy Hill will require 1000 workers, as Thiess has been awarded a new contract for construction at the Roy Hill iron ore mine.
- The Chinese hate Clive Palmer, Colin Barnett says (0) May 28, 2014
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett said Clive Palmer’s continuing legal stoush with Citic Pacific has damaged Australia’s relationship with China.
- MUA strikes back at AMMA for misleading the public (0) May 28, 2014
Tidewater employees were barred from striking earlier this week, continuing the torrent of accusations between the MUA and AMMA.
- Chinese government weighs up costs of cutting steel production: KPMG (0) May 28, 2014
An expert from KPMG has said the Chinese government was committed to shut some of the company’s less productive steel mills.
- $30m worth of damage at Vale nickel mine as protests over chemical spill turn violent (0) May 28, 2014
Mining giant Vale is facing $30 million worth of damage at its Goro nickel mine in New Caledonia after an acid spill into a creek sparked violent protests.
- RungePincockMinarco launch new diamond mining scheduling software (0) May 28, 2014
RPM has released its new open pit diamonds XPAC scheduling software for miners.
- Gas construction cargo blamed for Gladstone fire ants (0) May 28, 2014
An outbreak of fire ants in Gladstone has been blamed on construction cargo offloaded from gas industry ships.
- BGC Contracting enters partnership with FIFO Familes (0) May 28, 2014
Mining contract firm BGC has joined with FIFO Families to increase support for its 2000 FIFO workers.
- Resources for regions criteria extended (0) May 28, 2014
Broken Hill, one of the oldest and most successful mining towns in Australia, has finally been declared to be eligible for Resources for Regions funding.
- Rio Tinto appoints new aluminium chief (0) May 28, 2014
Rio Tinto has appointed Alfredo Barrios has its new head of aluminium.
- Disused mine shaft swallows house (0) May 28, 2014
A disused mine shaft is believed to be the cause of a sinkhole threatening to swallow up a three-storey house in Swansea Heads, New South Wales.
- QME 2014 Preview: Mine site transport (0) May 28, 2014
First-time exhibitors, Mackay Transit Coaches, will be marketing their mining transportation services from stand L169 at QME.
- Black to the future: carbon fibre research seeds new innovation (0) May 28, 2014
A unique cutting-edge carbon fibre research facility Carbon Nexus has officially opened at Deakin University in Geelong.
- Investigation into Brightstar gold mine death begins (0) May 27, 2014
Mines safety investigators have arrived at the Brightstar gold mine today to begin the investigation into the death of a machine operator.
- Foxleigh mine worker killed by tyre explosion, hearing finds (0) May 27, 2014
A coronial inquest in Queensland has heard a man died at Anglo American’s Foxleigh mine due to a “zipper failure” which caused a tyre to explode.
- BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina job cuts confirmed (865) May 27, 2014
BHP Billiton has confirmed there will be job cuts at Worsley Alumina following the end of a four-year efficiency and expansion project.
- Puma launches new fuel terminal in Mackay (0) May 27, 2014
A new fuel terminal opened today in Mackay, which will increase competition in the local industrial fuel market.
- Magnetic rare earths mining could be replaced with iron ore (0) May 27, 2014
A lab in the US has discovered properties in iron that may reduce the need for rare earth mining.
- Paladin to shut its uranium mine (0) May 27, 2014
Paladin has announced it will cease production at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi.
- Queensland boilermaker awarded $800,000 after mine site accident (0) May 27, 2014 A former boilermaker has been awarded more than $800,000 after crushing his foot while working at Queensland mine site.
- Tomago Aluminium plans industrial park (0) May 27, 2014
Tomago Aluminium has announced plans to develop an industrial park adjacent to its smelter over 15 years.
- Massive new $20bn iron ore mine in Rio Tinto’s sights (0) May 27, 2014
Following years of delays, Rio Tinto has announced it is close to finalising a $US20bn deal which will see the development of its massive Simandou project in the West African ...
- Virtual reality enables new tour of Rio Tinto Diavik diamond mine (0) May 27, 2014
Rio Tinto Diamonds is all set to release a unique way to take a tour of their Diavik operation; through virtual reality.
- Worker killed at Brightstar gold mine, WA (0) May 26, 2014
A worker has died at the Brightstar gold mine, near Laverton in Western Australia.
- New report into deaths at Austar coal mine sheds light on conditions (0) May 26, 2014
Pressurised gas has been ruled out as the cause of a rockfall that killed two miners at the Austar underground coal mine last month.
- Gold production falls after WA downpour (0) May 26, 2014
Consultancy firm Surbiton and Associates say unseasonal rain in Western Australia’s gold mining region is to blame for the 7 per cent fall in Australia’s first quarter gold output.
- Sedgman wins massive EPC contract (3) May 26, 2014
Sedgman has won a $US 134 million EPC contract for Guyana Goldfields Aurora project.
- International Coal CEO quits (0) May 26, 2014
International Coal CEO Glenn Simpson has quit the miner.
- SAI Global fires CEO, receives takeover offer (0) May 26, 2014
SAI Global has terminated current CEO Stephen Porges, as it appoints a new executive chairman and receives a takeover offer from a private equity firm.
- Jonathan Moylan pleads guilty to Whitehaven Coal hoax (0) May 26, 2014
The man who wiped $314 million off the value of Whitehaven Coal after issuing a fake press release has pleaded guilty in the NSW Supreme Court.
- Metgasco drills NSW government over suspension of gas exploration program (0) May 23, 2014
Metgasco said its shareholders risk losses of $18 million, hitting out at the NSW government’s decision to suspend its drilling licence just days before the program was set to commence ...
- Lake Coal underground mine to expand (0) May 23, 2014
Coal miner Lake Coal has applied to build an underground conveyor connecting its Chain Valley and Mannering coal mines.
- Political furore over FIFO concentration camp comments (0) May 23, 2014
Labor MP Jo-Ann Miller has landed in a political furore after making comments likening FIFO camps to concentrations camps on Tuesday night.
- Boggabri resumes coal production after worker death (0) May 23, 2014
The rigger killed at the Boggabri coal mine on Wednesday has been identified as Mark Galton.
- Tasmania’s Mt Lyell mine to restart (0) May 23, 2014
The besieged Mt Lyell mine has planned to restart operations next month.
- MUA stalls strike action against Teekay to stabilise Port Hedland negotiations (0) May 23, 2014
The Maritime Union of Australia have turned the heat down on the Teekay strike action in Port Hedland, allowing more time for negotiations.
- Port Hedland tugboat strike war heats up, FMG threatens to suspend operations (70) May 22, 2014
Following comments from BHP iron ore chief Jimmy Wilson, the MUA have retaliated with hard data to show the hours worked by tugboat deckhands.
- Rio Tinto to implement solar power at QLD mine site (0) May 22, 2014
Rio Tinto has enlisted a US company to build a $23 million solar plant for its Weipa bauxite mine.
- Manufacturers’ wages growing quicker than miners’: ABS (0) May 22, 2014
Growth in wages in manufacturing outstripped those in mining, with mining wages growth at its slowest pace since 2000, according to ABS figures.
- BHP to request federal intervention over Teekay strike at Port Hedland iron ore docks (0) May 22, 2014
BHP Billiton has shown its intention to ask the federal government to prevent tug boat staff from carrying out strike action at the Port Hedland harbour.
- Glencore closing Newlands Northern coal mine (2) May 22, 2014
Glencore Xstrata has announced it is closing its Newlands Northern underground coal mine in Queensland.
- Mine expansions at fault for falling iron ore prices, says Glencore Xstrata chief Ivan Glasenberg (7) May 22, 2014
GlencoreXstrata chief Ivan Glasenberg has blamed mine expansions for the drop in iron ore prices, not for the first time schooling the majors in supply and demand.
- Boart launches new rock drill (0) May 22, 2014
Boart Longyear has released a new rock drill, the S250-M3, designed to cut noise levels.
- Black Hill quarry operator called to account for rehabilitation (0) May 22, 2014
Black Hill residents have questioned an application to extend a quarry lease, saying there is a lack of rehabilitation on site.
- China considering rare earth export tax increase (0) May 22, 2014
Sources in China are pointing to an increase in rare earth export taxes, strengthening its stranglehold on the material.
- Hunter Ampcontrol jobs to be cut: ETU (0) May 21, 2014
A downturn in mining activity has been blamed by the Electrical Trades Union for what it says is an imminent round of job cuts at Ampcontrol.
- Junior explorer CEO sacked (211) May 21, 2014
Dampier Gold announced earlier this week they would be cutting costs by making the company CEO redundant.
- Australia’s largest underground gold mine opens (0) May 21, 2014
The Cadia East gold mine, Australia’s largest new underground operation, has officially opened.
- Tidewater maritime workers to strike for 48 hours (0) May 21, 2014
Employees of marine contractor Tidewater have elected to strike after protracted EBA negotiations.
- Breaking News: Miner killed at Boggabri coal mine (0) May 21, 2014
A man had been killed after being struck by an object.
- Austin Engineering acquires South African mining supply company, launches new bucket (0) May 21, 2014
Austin Engineering has expanded its mining bucket range, and will acquire South African mining attachment business.
- Injured dozer operator wins damages against Hail Creek Mine (1) May 21, 2014
A Queensland bulldozer operator has recently been awarded more than $600,000 in damages after ongoing back problems as a result of work.
- Brynecut wins Sandfire’s underground mining contract (0) May 20, 2014
Byrnecut has won the underground mining contract for Sandfire’s DeGrussa copper mine.
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In an industrial world where synthetic lubricants seem to have reached the top of their evolutionary game, how else can we reduce friction?
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