Govt has no power in FMG, Aboriginal land debate (0) July 20, 2011 The dispute between Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation over mining on traditional land will not have any state government involvement, because it has no legal power ...
Next generation copper smelting technology (5) July 20, 2011 A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and a Chinese company will develop the next generation of copper smelting technology.
Former Pike River CEO’s day in court (0) July 20, 2011 The former chief executive of Pike River Coal, Peter Whittall has taken the stand at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the November 19 tragedy that killed 29 men underground.
FIFO debate continues: protests expected (23) July 19, 2011 Fly-in fly-out workers may decrease significantly in coming years, as the industry focuses on better health and safety of its staff.
Pike River Inquiry: safety recommendations ignored (36) July 19, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy has heard a federal MP ignored recommendations to improve safety in the mine, and others were delayed for over a ...
Possible 24hr strikes at Bowen Basin mines (0) July 19, 2011 The strikes at BHPBilliton’s Bowen Basin mines look set to continue as the company fails to reach an agreement with the union.
Mining communities call on Bligh to reject FIFO bid (0) July 19, 2011 Residents from mining communities around Queensland will meet in Moranbah tonight to call on the Bligh Government to reject BMA’s 100% FIFO bid.
Mining tax uncompetitive, AMEC says (0) July 19, 2011 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies say the Minerals Resource Rent Tax will be anti-competitive and create an uneven playing field between emerging miners and large conglomerates.
Combet hits out at Coal Association (0) July 19, 2011 The minister for Climate Change Greg Combet has claimed the Australian Coal Association is trying to frighten workers and regional communities over the carbon tax.
Mining diabetes program launched (0) July 18, 2011 A Diabetes Australia program has launched, targeting type 2 diabetes amongst miners.
Hanlong bid for Sundance Resources (0) July 18, 2011 Chinese firm Hanlong Mining Investment has made a 100% bid for Sundance Reosurces at $ .50 a share.
NRW wins Fortescue Solomon contracts (0) July 18, 2011 NRW Civil and Mining have won a number of new mining contracts at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.
Chilean miners sue over disaster (0) July 18, 2011 The Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months have sued the Chile Government for negligence.
Calls to stop Central Coast coal mining (0) July 15, 2011 The Federal member for Wyong has called on the State Government to ban all coal mining in the region.
Macmahon win Tropicana Gold contract (0) July 15, 2011 Macmahon Holdings have won a ten year mining contract to develop the Tropicana Gold project.
Gold mining fears in the Hunter Valley (0) July 15, 2011 Land owners in the Hunter’s Karuah River Valley have raised concerns over Gold of Ophir’s application for exploration.
Xstrata wins award for fossil research (0) July 15, 2011 Xstrata Mt Isa has been awarded the Riversleigh Society Medal for its support of fossil researc
Don’t play blame game: mother of Pike River baby (0) July 15, 2011 The mother of the baby girl born to one of the Pike River miners trapped below ground says there is not point in blaming people over the tragedy.
Dispute at QLD coal mine puts 400 jobs at risk (0) July 15, 2011 About 400 jobs are in the balance as two mining companies continue to argue about a marketing agreement, causing a Queensland mine’s stockpiles to reach near capacity.
NSW safety conference this month (0) July 14, 2011 The NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy are hosting the ‘No Room for Error, Risk + Response’ safety conference at the end of July.
Industrea win Lady Annie contract (0) July 14, 2011 Industrea’s mining services division has won a contract extension at the Lady Annie copper mine.
Coal seam gas alliance formed (0) July 14, 2011 The first ever research alliance to support sustainable development of the coal seam gas industry has formed.
Pike River mining approach inadequate: geologists (0) July 13, 2011 Geologists have labelled Pike River Coal’s approach to mine geology inadequate, on the third day of the Royal Commission inquiry.
Fortescue consider Chinese float (0) July 13, 2011 Fortescue Metals have confirmed it is considering a float on either the Hong Kong or Shanghai stock exchanges.
Real mine experience in the centre of Perth (0) July 12, 2011 Mining students in Western Australia have the opportunity to learn about the industry right in the middle of the Perth CBD.
Lithgow quarry extends operating hours (0) July 12, 2011 A quarry will extend its operating hours after winning an appeal against a council decision to refuse an extension.
Mine companies exploring old mining regions (0) July 12, 2011 Two mining companies will begin an aerial survey of the exploration licence area on the old Orara goldfield in northern New South Wales.
Controversy at Pike River Inquiry (0) July 12, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy got off to a controversial start yesterday, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder saying Pike had been “over-optimistic” about ...
Peabody bids for Macarthur Coal (10) July 12, 2011 Peabody Energy has offered to buy Macarthur Coal for almost $5 billion; one day after the announcement of the carbon tax put coalmining at risk throughout Australia.
NSW may close coal power plants (0) July 12, 2011 NSW is considering the closure of coal fired power plants on the back of the Federal Government’s plan to pay some power stations to shut down.
BMA strikes to restart (0) July 12, 2011 While the latest round of work stoppages at BMA coal mines concludes, unions will take further industrial action this week.
Rio Tinto slams carbon tax (5) July 11, 2011 Rio Tinto has warned of the damage the tax will have on investment and export for the mining industry.
Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry underway (0) July 11, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal tragedy is expected to hear some explosive evidence when it gets underway at 11:30am today.
Hunter Valley air quality worsens (0) July 8, 2011 A jump in Hunter Valley residents with respiratory problems has brought the focus on effect of mining on the region’s air quality.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 3 [Video] (0) July 8, 2011 This week, Cole talks about the death of a miner at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore facility, the Carbon Tax, and a study that says burning coal halts global warming, ...
UQ offers carbon management workshops (0) July 7, 2011 The University of Queensland is offering the resources industries workshops to help manage their carbon costs.
Carbon tax price revealed (0) July 7, 2011 The Federal Government is believed to have set the carbon price at $23 tonne ahead of its official launch on Sunday.
Miner pleads guilty to drunken rampage (0) July 7, 2011 A 40 year-old underground miner has pleaded guilty to a drunken rampage across Emerald, Queensland.
Minara Murrin Murrin acid plant offline (0) July 7, 2011 Minara Resources has announced that its acid plant at the Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine is offline.
Miner killed at BHP Port Hedland site (0) July 7, 2011 A 27 year-old man has been crushed to death at BHP Billiton’s iron ore loading facility at Finucane Island in Port Hedland.
Hunter miner loses injury appeal (0) July 7, 2011 Wambo coal mine has lost its appeal against a payout for a worker injured on site.
CAT sign autonomous truck deal with Fortescue (50) July 6, 2011 Caterpillar and Westrac have signed an MOU with Fortescue to implement autonomous vehicles at its Solomon iron ore hub.
We can’t just keep doing the same thing: mining professor (0) July 6, 2011 A leading professor in the mining industry says companies need to get serious about safety and technology if they want to be allowed to continue operating.
Federal govt does not own our resources: WA Mines Minster (0) July 5, 2011 The biggest problem for the Western Australian resources industry and economy will be the federal government, the state’s Mines and Petroleum Minister said.
BMA coal strikes at Goonyella (0) July 5, 2011 Workers at the Goonyella coal mine picketed yesterday as industrial action escalates.
M&E WA starts today (0) July 5, 2011 The Mining and Engineering WA exhibition starts today.
MinRes wins $1bn Fortescue plant contract (0) July 5, 2011 Mineral Resources has won the contract for Fortescue’s second ore processing facility at its Christmas Creek mine.
Watpac wins Iluka contracts (0) July 5, 2011 Watpac has won a number of earthworks mining contracts across Australia.
Mega Arctic iron ore mine planned (0) July 5, 2011 Britain’s richest man is planning a massive open cut iron ore mine, worth a potential $21 billion, in the Arctic Circle.
Incomplete carbon tax to be unveiled Sunday (0) July 5, 2011 The Federal Government has announced it will unveil its carbon pricing scheme on Sunday, despite being unfinished.
NSW mining industry supports Kronic ban (0) July 4, 2011 The decision by the New South Wales government to ban synthetic cannabis products has been welcomed by the state’s leading industry body.
Japan uncovers huge rare earth seabed deposits (0) July 4, 2011 Japan has reportedly discovered massive potential seabed rare earths deposits 1000 times larger than those on land, researchers say.
Union supports Pike River boycott (0) July 4, 2011 The visiting union head has warned that the Pike River inquiry is being closely watched by the worldwide mining community, with concerns about its safety standards.
Forty trapped in Chinese coal mines (0) July 4, 2011 Forty Chinese coal miners are trapped underground as China touts increased mine safety.
International tender for Aurukun bauxite (0) July 4, 2011 The Queensland Government will conduct an international tender for the development rights of the Aurukun bauxite in Western Cape York.
Palmer linked to company ignoring mine ban (0) July 4, 2011 Mining magnate Clive Palmer is under fire for involvement with a company ignoring a mining ban in the world’s most ecologically diverse marine environment.
Macmahon wins Rio contracts (0) July 4, 2011 Macmahon Holdings has been awarded three mining contracts from Rio Tinto.
Fortescue breaches miners’ privacy (0) July 4, 2011 Fortescue Metals Groups has been accused of breaching its workers privacy through forced locker searches.
Arafura secures rare earth plant land (0) July 1, 2011 Arafura Resources has secured a site in Whyalla, South Australia, for its rare earths processing plant.v
Miners worldwide will boycott Pike River: union (0) July 1, 2011 Pike River Coal is facing an international boycott unless it defines clear plans to recover the bodies of the 29 men who died underground in November.
Cardno acquires BEC Engineering (6) July 1, 2011 Infrastructure group Cardno has acquired mining contractor BEC Engineering.
LNG company says fracking not dangerous (0) July 1, 2011 A gas company extracting liquid natural gas (LNG) from its reserves in the Surat and Bowen Basin has defending its fracking techniques.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 2 [Video] (0) July 1, 2011 In this weeks Australian Mining Weekly wrap, Jess and Cole look at the political slanging match heating up over the Mining Tax, the low divorce rate of miners, a new ...
Mine tyres cost more than a Mercedes (0) July 1, 2011 Would you rather buy a tyre for a mining truck or a Mercedes sports car? Because the latter could be cheaper.
Anglo Coal CEO warns against mining taxes (0) July 1, 2011 Anglo Coal chief executive Cynthia Carroll has warned against governments seeking excessive taxes if they want continued mining investment.
FMG reaches indigenous employment target (0) June 30, 2011 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced it has reached its target to train and employ 300 Aboriginal people by the end of June.
ACCC accepts Hunter Valley rail arrangements (0) June 30, 2011 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today accepted arrangements to remove bottlenecks on the log jammed Hunter Valley rail network.
Tinkler requests extension on payment for Knights deal (0) June 30, 2011 Nathan Tinkler’s bid to buy the Newcastle Knights has is in doubt, with the mining magnate unable to meet crucial financial commitments in time for the handover deadline today.
Newcrest CEO steps down (0) June 30, 2011 Newcrest CEO Ian Smith will officially step down tomorrow.
Gillard not backing down on mining tax (0) June 30, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has shot down Bob Brown’s call for changes to the mining tax amid indications that key independents can be depended on for support.
Recovering bodies too expensive: Pike River receivers (0) June 30, 2011 Pike River Coal receivers say they cannot recover the bodies of the 29 men who lay entombed in the New Zealand mine because they can’t afford it.
Bob Brown racist, Minerals Council claims (0) June 29, 2011 The Minerals Council of Australia has labelled the Greens and Bob Brown ‘xenophobic’ following their attack on the mining industry.
Rio sticks by uranium mining plans in wake of Japan crisis (0) June 29, 2011 Rio Tinto says it will soldier on with plans to mine uranium, even though it acknowledged the sector could remain unmoving for several years in the wake of Fukushima.
Brown pressures govt on mining tax (0) June 29, 2011 Australian Green Leader Bob Brown says he will put more pressure on the government to strengthen the mining tax.
Downer secures Rio contract (0) June 29, 2011 Downer EDI has won the contract for Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Warramboo project.
Explosive factory fears in Rockhampton (0) June 29, 2011 Rockhampton region residents have pleaded with the council to reject an application for a third explosives factory.
Judge finds former Diamond Hill mine boss breached duties (0) June 29, 2011 The former director of Diamond Hill Mining, also a Bendigo solicitor, has been found by a Supreme Court judge of transferring a mining licence and two parcels of freehold land ...
QLD provide drilling grants (0) June 29, 2011 The Queensland Government has provided more than a million dollars for exploration drilling throughout the state.
Pluton sign indigenous iron ore deal (0) June 29, 2011 Pluton Resources have negotiated a native title deal for its Irvine Island iron ore mine.
UNESCO listing on uranium deposit (0) June 28, 2011 UNESCO has granted World Heritage listing for Koongarra, a rich unranium deposit, in the Northern Territory.
Xstrata seeking community feedback (0) June 28, 2011 Mining giant Xstrata has given residents in Mount Isa and Cloncurry a chance to voice its opinions about the company with a community survey launched yesterday.
Central West mine to reopen (0) June 28, 2011 The Mineral Hill mine near Condobolin in the New South Wales Central West will re-open in coming months.
Tax miners more, public say (0) June 28, 2011 Nearly half of West Australians believe miners should pay more tax, a recent poll has revealed.
Bougainville defends involvement in PNG war (0) June 28, 2011 Rio Tinto subsidiary, Bougainville Copper has defended its alleged involvement in causing the civil war in Papua New Guinea.
Hunter coal mines oil problem (0) June 28, 2011 The NSW Department of Planning has cited a number of Hunter Valley coal mines as having an oil containment problem.
Rescue teams entering Pike River today (0) June 28, 2011 Rescue teams have been given the all clear to enter the Pike River coal mine today, following multiple set backs.
More coal strikes for Bowen Basin (0) June 28, 2011 Failed union negotiations have lead to another series of strikes at Bowen Basin coal mines.
WA Labor sticks by uranium mining ban (0) June 27, 2011 Western Australia’s Labor Party remains divided with its federal counterpart, by confirming its uranium mining ban plan.
Rio Tinto caused PNG war: Somare (0) June 27, 2011 The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea has accused Rio Tinto and its subsidiary of causing the war in the country.
Mining unions allowed into lunchrooms (0) June 27, 2011 Mining unions have secured a significant win in the sector, allowing them to meet and represent members in the lunchrooms of a non-authorised mine site.
Rinehart, Bennet suing Rio Tinto for Pilbara rights (0) June 27, 2011 Australia’s two richest women, Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennet, are putting aside past rivalries to sue Rio Tinto for a larger share of the iron ore in Western Australia.
FIFO damaging sex lives (20) June 27, 2011 The number of mine workers on fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work agreements is increasing, but experts warn their sex lives may be doing the opposite.
More to WA than mining: Gillard (0) June 27, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sought to reassure Western Australia it is more than just a mining state.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap [Video] (0) June 24, 2011 This is Australian Mining’s first ever weekly wrap. This week Cole and Jess look at BMA strikes, the mining tax and some of the quirkier stories on miningaustralia.com.au this week.
Tenix wins Rio’s Argyle supply contract (0) June 24, 2011 Tenix SDR has won the contract to supply Rio Tinto’s Argyle underground diamond mine in the Kimberley.
Aborigines warned of Kimberley coal mining (0) June 24, 2011 University researchers have advised indigenous landowners in the Kimberley to not approve coal mines on their land.
BHP Worsley smelter cost blowout (0) June 24, 2011 BHP Billiton has announced a cost blow out at its Worsley Alumina expansion project.
WA ‘coal rush’ threat (0) June 23, 2011 Anti-coal lobbyists in Western Australia are warning that Esperance may be threatened by a coal rush.
Rolling strikes begin at BHP mines today (0) June 23, 2011 The industrial action at BHP Billiton looks set to continue, with the announcement that a series of rolling strikes will begin tomorrow.
Miner relationship troubles minor study shows (1) June 23, 2011 Miners are less likely to be involved in divorce or relationship breakdowns, despite common belief, a new study shows.
Central West mining tourism (0) June 23, 2011 Four NSW Central West councils are gathering to create a mining trail tourism route
Protesters miss QLD mining minister (0) June 23, 2011 Mining protesters failed to have their desired effect on Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchcliffe yesterday, when they allowed him to walk straight past because they didn’t recognise him.
QR renews coal haulage agreement with Stanwell (0) June 23, 2011 QR National has signed a long term haulage contract with Stanwell Corporation to move around 3.7 million tonnes of coal annually.
Fleetwood signs Rio mine camp agreement (0) June 23, 2011 Fleetwood has signed a mining camp agreement with Rio Tinto for housing in Karratha, Western Australia.
Hunter mining students supported (0) June 23, 2011 Xstrata Coal and the NSW Minerals Council will award funding to Hunter students aiming to enter the mining industry.
Arrow Energy fined $40 000 (0) June 22, 2011 Arrow Energy has been fined $40 000 for entering a property on Queensland’s western Darling Downs without permission from the owners.
Antimony mining in Coffs Harbour sees opposition (0) June 22, 2011 A potential antimony mining project in Coffs Harbour has drawn environmental concerns, with fears it may damage the region’s water.
Mining union wants Rio Pilbara workers (0) June 22, 2011 The mining union is pushing for a second Rio Tinto pay deal, following the recent Pilbara contact which covers about 250 workers.
Margaret River coal mine appeal assessed (0) June 22, 2011 The next stage in LD Operations’ appeal against its rejected coal mine in the Margaret River began yesterday when the assessor for the government headed to the region.
Union slams BMA ignorance, strikes continue (0) June 22, 2011 The workers strikes across BMA’s Bowen Basin mines will continue this week, with the miners union blaming the company’s reluctance to take their concerns seriously.
Newcastle coal loaders a step closer (0) June 22, 2011 Newcastle Port Corporation’s lodgment of a plan to amend habour shipping channels is another move forward for its new T4 coal loader.
Hinchliffe stops Toowoomba coal exploration (0) June 22, 2011 Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchliffe will deny approval to a coal mining exploration application within Toowoomba.
Opinion: What has the boom done for us? (0) June 21, 2011 ABC Opinion writer Peter Lewis has examined whether Australians believe the mining boom has personally benefitted them and whether it really has saved the nation from the global financial crisis ...
Progress in BHP strikes (0) June 21, 2011 The final day of stop work meetings between the miner’s union and BHP Billiton have ended on a “progressive” note.
Infrastructure issues could hinder Port Kembla expansion (0) June 21, 2011 The intentions of Chinese mining giant Shenhua to transport coal from Gunnedah to port Kembla has identified a massive problem with the Illawarra’s transport infrastructure, according to a South Coast ...
Objections to antimony mining in Nymboida River (0) June 21, 2011 Amid fear of water contamination, residents in the Coffs Harbour region are pressing the local council to deny a mining project.
Pike River could never have happened in Oz: NZ PM (0) June 21, 2011 New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has confirmed there were issues with safety regulations in the country’s mining industry by admitting the Pike River mine “would be illegal” if it ...
BHP strikes to conclude today (0) June 20, 2011 Union representatives for the striking BHP Billiton workers say the industrial action will conclude the final stop work meetings at Goonyella Riverside and Peak Downs mine today.
Mining support for carbon tax (0) June 20, 2011 The chairman of a New South Wales coal mining company says the resources industry should give the federal government a chance to explain all the details of the proposed carbon ...
Boy breaks back on coal train (0) June 20, 2011 A teenager has broken his back and ribs after trying to jump on to a coal train.
WA Aboriginal group takes fight to federal govt (0) June 20, 2011 An Aboriginal group in Western Australia has voiced its concerns of damage to culturally significant sites if an application to halt mining is not processed quickly.
QLD unveils new blasting guidelines (0) June 20, 2011 Queensland has developed a series of blasting guidelines following a number of blast fume events
Rio facing spill prosecution (1) June 20, 2011 Rio Tinto’s Gove mine is to face court over petrol leakages last year.
WA MP says mining industry “pussy-whipped” by Gillard (0) June 17, 2011 Western Australian Liberal MP Don Randall is facing a barrage of controversy following his comments that the mining industry is “pussy-whipped” by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Central QLD housing subsidised (0) June 17, 2011 The Urban Land Development Agency will build subsidised housing in Central Queensland mining communities to help struggling residents.
BMA strike continues (0) June 17, 2011 BHP Billiton coal workers will continue to strike for better pay and rostering systems, according to the mining union.
Joyce muddles mining: Hinchliffe (0) June 17, 2011 Following Queensland senator Barnaby Joyce’s comments on the allocation of $24.4 million for mine rehabilitation, mine minister Stirling Hinchliffe says he doesn’t understand the issue.
Newcrest expected to sell more mine assets (0) June 17, 2011 Newcrest Mining may be selling off more assets, soon after its controversial deal with the newly merged company comprising of Catalpa and Conquest.
QLD bans Kronic (7) June 16, 2011 Following in the footsteps of Western Australia, Queensland will move to ban Kronic in the state.
Pike River recovery to start this month (0) June 16, 2011 Plans to enter the embattled Pike River Coal mine on New Zealand’s west coast could finally start this month, with gas levels showing a significant drop.
Questions raised over expected mining tax revenue (0) June 16, 2011 Doubts are being raised over the Gillard government’s expectations of revenue it will collect from mining taxes paid by Australia’s three biggest resource companies.
Kronic users invited to a WA blaze up (0) June 16, 2011 Users of Kronic have been invited to smoke their stash during a concert at a WA Government funded venue tonight.
Newcrest wins big in Catalpa, Conquest merger (0) June 16, 2011 Newcrest Mining has come out a winner in a $350 million takeover target by a new company comprising of Catalpa Resources and Conquest Mining.
Workforce planning in mining [Podcast] (6) June 16, 2011 As the mining industry continues to battle the severe skills shortage, many mining companies are turning to the creation and management of effective workforce plans to ensure a healthy talent ...
Joyce hits out at Hinchliffe (0) June 16, 2011 Queensland senator Barnaby Joyce has slammed mines minister Stirling Hinchliffe for an about face following a funding boost for mine rehabilitation.
Rio speeds up Pilbara expansion with $676m investment (0) June 15, 2011 Rio Tinto has announced plans to accelerate its iron ore expansion programme in the Pilbara region with US$676 million of funding for early works and procurement.
Mining tax risks investment: Barnett (0) June 15, 2011 West Australian premier Colin Barnett has claimed the Mineral Resources Rent Tax is seen as an investment risk in Europe.
Kronic ban ‘unconstitutional’ distributors say (0) June 15, 2011 Western Australia’s ban on the sale and possession of synthetic cannabis has been labelled ‘unconstitutional’ by makers and distributors.
Asciano win BHP coal contract (971) June 15, 2011 Asciano has entered into a long term agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal to haul coal from 2013.
Twiggy, Ferguson trade racism accusations (0) June 15, 2011 The debate over the mining tax has taken an ugly turn, with the Resource Minister Martin Ferguson and Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest accusing each other of racism.
Xstrata ships first magnetite concentrate (0) June 15, 2011 Xstrata Copper has shipped its first magnetite concentrate this morning, making the miner Queensland first magnetite exporter.
Carbon tax puts 3000 NSW jobs as risk (0) June 15, 2011 New South Wales’ leading industry body says the state could be hit the hardest by the proposed carbon tax, and the flow on effects may lead to massive job losses.
QLD provides mine rehab funding boost (0) June 14, 2011 Stilring Hinchliffe has announced $24.2 million in funding to ensure the safe management and rehabilitation of historic mine sites.
Cobar miners subsidise medical centre (0) June 14, 2011 Three mine operators in western New South Wales will subsidise half the rent of Cobar’s Primary Health Centre.
BHP launch natural resources initiative (0) June 14, 2011 BHP Billiton and University College London are banding together to establish an Institute for Sustainable Resources in London and an International Energy Policy Institute in Adelaide.
Mine workers sourced from east for WA project (0) June 14, 2011 Australia’s biggest gold miner is overlooking the traditional mining employment hub of Perth and looking towards the east coast to source its workers.
Tinkler’s Aston in top 200 (0) June 14, 2011 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s Aston Resources is now one of Australia’s 200 largest companies.
Hunter coalmine battle escalates (0) June 14, 2011 A union battle between Xstrata and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union could go all the way to the OECD in France.
Lake memorial for Pike River victims (0) June 10, 2011 A granite memorial will be erected in a small Greymouth lake in memory of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal disaster in November.
England suspends coal seam gas fracking (0) June 10, 2011 Fracking has been suspended in England, amid controversy of the coal seam gas (CSG) extraction process around the world.
New campaign highlights good side of mining (0) June 10, 2011 A multi-million dollar marketing campaign which aims to improve the public perception of the mining industry will soon be kicked up a notch.
Mermaid Marine employees will carry out strike action at their Dampier Supply Base.
Toro Energy’s Wiluna uranium project has entered the public exhibition phase of assessment.
The dispute between Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation over mining on traditional land will not have any state government involvement, because it has no legal power ...
A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and a Chinese company will develop the next generation of copper smelting technology.
The NSW Minerals Council say the Government has the carbon tax figures wrong when it comes to coal mines.
The former chief executive of Pike River Coal, Peter Whittall has taken the stand at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the November 19 tragedy that killed 29 men underground.
Fly-in fly-out workers may decrease significantly in coming years, as the industry focuses on better health and safety of its staff.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy has heard a federal MP ignored recommendations to improve safety in the mine, and others were delayed for over a ...
The strikes at BHPBilliton’s Bowen Basin mines look set to continue as the company fails to reach an agreement with the union.
Residents from mining communities around Queensland will meet in Moranbah tonight to call on the Bligh Government to reject BMA’s 100% FIFO bid.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies say the Minerals Resource Rent Tax will be anti-competitive and create an uneven playing field between emerging miners and large conglomerates.
Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has added more fuel to the fire in the disagreement between his company and an Aboriginal community in the Pilbara.
Pacific Energy has won the contract to build a 20MW power station at Sandfire Resources’ Degrussa copper gold project.
The minister for Climate Change Greg Combet has claimed the Australian Coal Association is trying to frighten workers and regional communities over the carbon tax.
A Diabetes Australia program has launched, targeting type 2 diabetes amongst miners.
Chinese firm Hanlong Mining Investment has made a 100% bid for Sundance Reosurces at $ .50 a share.
NRW Civil and Mining have won a number of new mining contracts at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.
Goldminex has signed a farm in agreement with Vale for PNG copper.
The inquest into the Pike River disaster has been delayed as the miner’s chairman is due to take the stand.
Our R&R survey is closing, and so is your last chance to win.
The Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months have sued the Chile Government for negligence.
The Federal member for Wyong has called on the State Government to ban all coal mining in the region.
Macmahon Holdings have won a ten year mining contract to develop the Tropicana Gold project.
Changes have been made to the planning and performance reporting criteria for the New South Wales coal and coal seam gas industries.
This week we run through the carbon tax, the Pike River enquiry, and a bad week for mining safety.
Land owners in the Hunter’s Karuah River Valley have raised concerns over Gold of Ophir’s application for exploration.
Xstrata Mt Isa has been awarded the Riversleigh Society Medal for its support of fossil researc
The mother of the baby girl born to one of the Pike River miners trapped below ground says there is not point in blaming people over the tragedy.
About 400 jobs are in the balance as two mining companies continue to argue about a marketing agreement, causing a Queensland mine’s stockpiles to reach near capacity.
A New Zealand mine expert told the Pike River inquiry he gave multiple warnings over safety risks at the coal mine.
The NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy are hosting the ‘No Room for Error, Risk + Response’ safety conference at the end of July.
Industrea’s mining services division has won a contract extension at the Lady Annie copper mine.
The first ever research alliance to support sustainable development of the coal seam gas industry has formed.
NRW has won rail contracts for Fortescue’s iron ore projects.
Geologists have labelled Pike River Coal’s approach to mine geology inadequate, on the third day of the Royal Commission inquiry.
Lynas Corporation has signed a Letter of Award with Toyo-Thai for the construction of its rare earth plant in Malaysia.
ConiTech has acquired Australian conveyor belt company M.I.R.S.
Fortescue Metals have confirmed it is considering a float on either the Hong Kong or Shanghai stock exchanges.
Mining students in Western Australia have the opportunity to learn about the industry right in the middle of the Perth CBD.
A quarry will extend its operating hours after winning an appeal against a council decision to refuse an extension.
Two mining companies will begin an aerial survey of the exploration licence area on the old Orara goldfield in northern New South Wales.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy got off to a controversial start yesterday, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder saying Pike had been “over-optimistic” about ...
Pacific Energy has won the contract for a 3MW power station at Avoca Mining’s Chalice gold mine.
Peabody Energy has offered to buy Macarthur Coal for almost $5 billion; one day after the announcement of the carbon tax put coalmining at risk throughout Australia.
NSW is considering the closure of coal fired power plants on the back of the Federal Government’s plan to pay some power stations to shut down.
While the latest round of work stoppages at BMA coal mines concludes, unions will take further industrial action this week.
Rio Tinto has warned of the damage the tax will have on investment and export for the mining industry.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal tragedy is expected to hear some explosive evidence when it gets underway at 11:30am today.
The mining industry has raised its opposing voice to the carbon tax, saying it place thousands of jobs at risk and close coal mines within three years.
Caterpillar has announced the finalisation of its Bucyrus acquisition.
The key elements of the upcoming carbon tax.
A Newcastle contract company has been fined $55 000 after a miner’s leg was crushed by plant equipment.
A man has lost a leg and had the other crushed at Fortescue Metals’ iron ore facility at Port Hedland on Friday.
This week, Cole talks about the death of a miner at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore facility, the Carbon Tax, and a study that says burning coal halts global warming, ...
BMA has lodged an official application for a 100% fly in fly out workforce at their Caval Ridge coal mine.
Miners were ordered back to work just hours after a man was killed at BHP’s Port Hedland facility.
The Federal Government is believed to have set the carbon price at $23 tonne ahead of its official launch on Sunday.
A 40 year-old underground miner has pleaded guilty to a drunken rampage across Emerald, Queensland.
Minara Resources has announced that its acid plant at the Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine is offline.
A 27 year-old man has been crushed to death at BHP Billiton’s iron ore loading facility at Finucane Island in Port Hedland.
Bradken has acquired Norcast and Australian and Overseas Alloy for $222 million.
Wambo coal mine has lost its appeal against a payout for a worker injured on site.
Caterpillar and Westrac have signed an MOU with Fortescue to implement autonomous vehicles at its Solomon iron ore hub.
China’s increased coal usage in the last decade has stopped global warming, according to a new study.
The Tasmanian Minerals Council have voiced concerns following forest peace talks.
The biggest problem for the Western Australian resources industry and economy will be the federal government, the state’s Mines and Petroleum Minister said.
Workers at the Goonyella coal mine picketed yesterday as industrial action escalates.
The Mining and Engineering WA exhibition starts today.
Mineral Resources has won the contract for Fortescue’s second ore processing facility at its Christmas Creek mine.
Watpac has won a number of earthworks mining contracts across Australia.
Britain’s richest man is planning a massive open cut iron ore mine, worth a potential $21 billion, in the Arctic Circle.
Acting New Zealand energy and resources minister Hekia Parata says the government will not contribute to the cost of recovering the remains of the Pike River victims.
The Federal Government has announced it will unveil its carbon pricing scheme on Sunday, despite being unfinished.
The decision by the New South Wales government to ban synthetic cannabis products has been welcomed by the state’s leading industry body.
Japan has reportedly discovered massive potential seabed rare earths deposits 1000 times larger than those on land, researchers say.
The visiting union head has warned that the Pike River inquiry is being closely watched by the worldwide mining community, with concerns about its safety standards.
Forty Chinese coal miners are trapped underground as China touts increased mine safety.
The Queensland Government will conduct an international tender for the development rights of the Aurukun bauxite in Western Cape York.
Mining magnate Clive Palmer is under fire for involvement with a company ignoring a mining ban in the world’s most ecologically diverse marine environment.
Macmahon Holdings has been awarded three mining contracts from Rio Tinto.
Arafura Resources has secured a site in Whyalla, South Australia, for its rare earths processing plant.v
Pike River Coal is facing an international boycott unless it defines clear plans to recover the bodies of the 29 men who died underground in November.
Infrastructure group Cardno has acquired mining contractor BEC Engineering.
A gas company extracting liquid natural gas (LNG) from its reserves in the Surat and Bowen Basin has defending its fracking techniques.
In this weeks Australian Mining Weekly wrap, Jess and Cole look at the political slanging match heating up over the Mining Tax, the low divorce rate of miners, a new ...
An alliance of industry groups has come together to fight the proposed carbon tax.
Politicians have called for a review of foreign investment regulation in a bid to protect valuable food-producing farmland.
Lynas Corp has been told to lift the safety standards at its Malaysian rare earths processing plant.
Would you rather buy a tyre for a mining truck or a Mercedes sports car? Because the latter could be cheaper.
Anglo Coal chief executive Cynthia Carroll has warned against governments seeking excessive taxes if they want continued mining investment.
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced it has reached its target to train and employ 300 Aboriginal people by the end of June.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today accepted arrangements to remove bottlenecks on the log jammed Hunter Valley rail network.
Nathan Tinkler’s bid to buy the Newcastle Knights has is in doubt, with the mining magnate unable to meet crucial financial commitments in time for the handover deadline today.
Newcrest CEO Ian Smith will officially step down tomorrow.
Campbell Brothers have acquired geochemical and metallurgical services company Stewart Holdings Group.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has shot down Bob Brown’s call for changes to the mining tax amid indications that key independents can be depended on for support.
Pike River Coal receivers say they cannot recover the bodies of the 29 men who lay entombed in the New Zealand mine because they can’t afford it.
Gindalbie Metals has announced that its Karara iron ore project will now cost $2.57 billion, in line with guidance in March.
The Minerals Council of Australia has labelled the Greens and Bob Brown ‘xenophobic’ following their attack on the mining industry.
The Beaconsfield mine disaster of 2006 will be dramatised in a Channel Nine telemovie.
Rio Tinto says it will soldier on with plans to mine uranium, even though it acknowledged the sector could remain unmoving for several years in the wake of Fukushima.
Asciano has renegotiated its haulage contract with Rio Tinto’s Coal & Allied.
Australian Green Leader Bob Brown says he will put more pressure on the government to strengthen the mining tax.
Downer EDI has won the contract for Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Warramboo project.
Rockhampton region residents have pleaded with the council to reject an application for a third explosives factory.
The former director of Diamond Hill Mining, also a Bendigo solicitor, has been found by a Supreme Court judge of transferring a mining licence and two parcels of freehold land ...
The Queensland Government has provided more than a million dollars for exploration drilling throughout the state.
Pluton Resources have negotiated a native title deal for its Irvine Island iron ore mine.
Tony Abbott has said the mining industry is under pressure from the Government at today’s AMEC convention.
Every Day Mining Services has sold its underground diamond drilling division to Swick Mining.
UNESCO has granted World Heritage listing for Koongarra, a rich unranium deposit, in the Northern Territory.
Mining giant Xstrata has given residents in Mount Isa and Cloncurry a chance to voice its opinions about the company with a community survey launched yesterday.
The Mineral Hill mine near Condobolin in the New South Wales Central West will re-open in coming months.
Nearly half of West Australians believe miners should pay more tax, a recent poll has revealed.
Rio Tinto subsidiary, Bougainville Copper has defended its alleged involvement in causing the civil war in Papua New Guinea.
The NSW Department of Planning has cited a number of Hunter Valley coal mines as having an oil containment problem.
Rescue teams have been given the all clear to enter the Pike River coal mine today, following multiple set backs.
Failed union negotiations have lead to another series of strikes at Bowen Basin coal mines.
Western Australia’s Labor Party remains divided with its federal counterpart, by confirming its uranium mining ban plan.
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea has accused Rio Tinto and its subsidiary of causing the war in the country.
Mining unions have secured a significant win in the sector, allowing them to meet and represent members in the lunchrooms of a non-authorised mine site.
Australia’s two richest women, Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennet, are putting aside past rivalries to sue Rio Tinto for a larger share of the iron ore in Western Australia.
The number of mine workers on fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work agreements is increasing, but experts warn their sex lives may be doing the opposite.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sought to reassure Western Australia it is more than just a mining state.
This is Australian Mining’s first ever weekly wrap. This week Cole and Jess look at BMA strikes, the mining tax and some of the quirkier stories on miningaustralia.com.au this week.
Tenix SDR has won the contract to supply Rio Tinto’s Argyle underground diamond mine in the Kimberley.
University researchers have advised indigenous landowners in the Kimberley to not approve coal mines on their land.
BHP Billiton has announced a cost blow out at its Worsley Alumina expansion project.
The industrial action at BHP Billiton looks set to continue, with the announcement that a series of rolling strikes will begin tomorrow.
Emergency services were not called to the Pike River coal mine for 51 minutes after the first explosion in November, it has been revealed.
Miners are less likely to be involved in divorce or relationship breakdowns, despite common belief, a new study shows.
Four NSW Central West councils are gathering to create a mining trail tourism route
Mining protesters failed to have their desired effect on Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchcliffe yesterday, when they allowed him to walk straight past because they didn’t recognise him.
QR National has signed a long term haulage contract with Stanwell Corporation to move around 3.7 million tonnes of coal annually.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest says the “complete lack of understanding” of politicians about the proposed mining tax has shocked him.
Fleetwood has signed a mining camp agreement with Rio Tinto for housing in Karratha, Western Australia.
Arrow Energy has been fined $40 000 for entering a property on Queensland’s western Darling Downs without permission from the owners.
A potential antimony mining project in Coffs Harbour has drawn environmental concerns, with fears it may damage the region’s water.
The mining union is pushing for a second Rio Tinto pay deal, following the recent Pilbara contact which covers about 250 workers.
A truck has crashed into a coal train in Dalby, Queensland.
The next stage in LD Operations’ appeal against its rejected coal mine in the Margaret River began yesterday when the assessor for the government headed to the region.
Many are asking where to next in the mining race?
The workers strikes across BMA’s Bowen Basin mines will continue this week, with the miners union blaming the company’s reluctance to take their concerns seriously.
Newcastle Port Corporation’s lodgment of a plan to amend habour shipping channels is another move forward for its new T4 coal loader.
Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchliffe will deny approval to a coal mining exploration application within Toowoomba.
ABC Opinion writer Peter Lewis has examined whether Australians believe the mining boom has personally benefitted them and whether it really has saved the nation from the global financial crisis ...
The final day of stop work meetings between the miner’s union and BHP Billiton have ended on a “progressive” note.
The intentions of Chinese mining giant Shenhua to transport coal from Gunnedah to port Kembla has identified a massive problem with the Illawarra’s transport infrastructure, according to a South Coast ...
Amid fear of water contamination, residents in the Coffs Harbour region are pressing the local council to deny a mining project.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has confirmed there were issues with safety regulations in the country’s mining industry by admitting the Pike River mine “would be illegal” if it ...
Union representatives for the striking BHP Billiton workers say the industrial action will conclude the final stop work meetings at Goonyella Riverside and Peak Downs mine today.
West Australian farmers have been told to remove signs protesting Gindablie Metals Karara iron ore project.
The chairman of a New South Wales coal mining company says the resources industry should give the federal government a chance to explain all the details of the proposed carbon ...
A teenager has broken his back and ribs after trying to jump on to a coal train.
An Aboriginal group in Western Australia has voiced its concerns of damage to culturally significant sites if an application to halt mining is not processed quickly.
Queensland has developed a series of blasting guidelines following a number of blast fume events
Rio Tinto’s Gove mine is to face court over petrol leakages last year.
Mining company Ulan Coal has sparked fear in Queensland’s Mackay region, with concerns it is trying to “poach” skilled workers for its new mine in New South Wales.
Western Australian Liberal MP Don Randall is facing a barrage of controversy following his comments that the mining industry is “pussy-whipped” by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
The Urban Land Development Agency will build subsidised housing in Central Queensland mining communities to help struggling residents.
BHP Billiton coal workers will continue to strike for better pay and rostering systems, according to the mining union.
Following Queensland senator Barnaby Joyce’s comments on the allocation of $24.4 million for mine rehabilitation, mine minister Stirling Hinchliffe says he doesn’t understand the issue.
Newcrest Mining may be selling off more assets, soon after its controversial deal with the newly merged company comprising of Catalpa and Conquest.
Following in the footsteps of Western Australia, Queensland will move to ban Kronic in the state.
Plans to enter the embattled Pike River Coal mine on New Zealand’s west coast could finally start this month, with gas levels showing a significant drop.
Doubts are being raised over the Gillard government’s expectations of revenue it will collect from mining taxes paid by Australia’s three biggest resource companies.
Users of Kronic have been invited to smoke their stash during a concert at a WA Government funded venue tonight.
Newcrest Mining has come out a winner in a $350 million takeover target by a new company comprising of Catalpa Resources and Conquest Mining.
As the mining industry continues to battle the severe skills shortage, many mining companies are turning to the creation and management of effective workforce plans to ensure a healthy talent ...
Queensland senator Barnaby Joyce has slammed mines minister Stirling Hinchliffe for an about face following a funding boost for mine rehabilitation.
Rio Tinto has announced plans to accelerate its iron ore expansion programme in the Pilbara region with US$676 million of funding for early works and procurement.
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has claimed the Mineral Resources Rent Tax is seen as an investment risk in Europe.
Western Australia’s ban on the sale and possession of synthetic cannabis has been labelled ‘unconstitutional’ by makers and distributors.
Asciano has entered into a long term agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal to haul coal from 2013.
The debate over the mining tax has taken an ugly turn, with the Resource Minister Martin Ferguson and Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest accusing each other of racism.
Ausdrill has been awarded several contracts worth $84 million.
Xstrata Copper has shipped its first magnetite concentrate this morning, making the miner Queensland first magnetite exporter.
New South Wales’ leading industry body says the state could be hit the hardest by the proposed carbon tax, and the flow on effects may lead to massive job losses.
Energy Resources Australia has restarted processing operations at its Ranger mine today.
Stilring Hinchliffe has announced $24.2 million in funding to ensure the safe management and rehabilitation of historic mine sites.
A previous Pike River Coal mine worker says the safety concerns at the site were well known prior to the explosions that killed 29 men in November.
Three mine operators in western New South Wales will subsidise half the rent of Cobar’s Primary Health Centre.
BHP Billiton and University College London are banding together to establish an Institute for Sustainable Resources in London and an International Energy Policy Institute in Adelaide.
Australia’s biggest gold miner is overlooking the traditional mining employment hub of Perth and looking towards the east coast to source its workers.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s Aston Resources is now one of Australia’s 200 largest companies.
A union battle between Xstrata and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union could go all the way to the OECD in France.
The new draft of the Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) has been met with criticism from many of Australia’s miners.
Western Australia has announced a ban on synthetic cannabis.
The Federal Government has created a central database to track radiation dose histories of miners
A granite memorial will be erected in a small Greymouth lake in memory of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal disaster in November.
Greens leader Bob Brown has called for an investigation into Pacific seabed mining.
Fracking has been suspended in England, amid controversy of the coal seam gas (CSG) extraction process around the world.
A multi-million dollar marketing campaign which aims to improve the public perception of the mining industry will soon be kicked up a notch.