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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.
Campbell Bros acquires minerals testing group (0) June 30, 2011 Campbell Brothers have acquired geochemical and metallurgical services company Stewart Holdings Group.
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.
Gindalbie Metals’ billion dollar Karara cost blow out (0) June 30, 2011 Gindalbie Metals has announced that its Karara iron ore project will now cost $2.57 billion, in line with guidance in March.
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.
Beaconsfield mine disaster, the movie (1) June 29, 2011 The Beaconsfield mine disaster of 2006 will be dramatised in a Channel Nine telemovie.
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.
Asciano renew Coal & Allied haulage contract (0) June 29, 2011 Asciano has renegotiated its haulage contract with Rio Tinto’s Coal & Allied.
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.
Mining industry under pressure, Abbott says (0) June 28, 2011 Tony Abbott has said the mining industry is under pressure from the Government at today’s AMEC convention.
EDMS sell underground drilling division (0) June 28, 2011 Every Day Mining Services has sold its underground diamond drilling division to Swick Mining.
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.
Emergency call delayed 51 mins after Pike River explosion (0) June 23, 2011 Emergency services were not called to the Pike River coal mine for 51 minutes after the first explosion in November, it has been revealed.
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.
Twiggy says politicians lack understanding of mining tax (0) June 23, 2011 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest says the “complete lack of understanding” of politicians about the proposed mining tax has shocked him.
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.
Truck crashes into coal train (0) June 22, 2011 A truck has crashed into a coal train in Dalby, Queensland.
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.
Space: Mining’s final frontier (0) June 22, 2011 Many are asking where to next in the mining race?
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.
Farmers forced to remove mine protest signs (0) June 20, 2011 West Australian farmers have been told to remove signs protesting Gindablie Metals Karara iron ore project.
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.
Ulan coal accused of poaching workers from Mackay for NSW mine (0) June 20, 2011 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.
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.
Blowing up 1 million tonnes of iron ore [Video] (0) June 17, 2011 Check out this video of a million tonnes of iron ore being blown up.
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.
Ausdrill wins drill and blast contracts (0) June 15, 2011 Ausdrill has been awarded several contracts worth $84 million.
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.
ERA Ranger restarts uranium processing (0) June 15, 2011 Energy Resources Australia has restarted processing operations at its Ranger mine today.
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.
Pike River was known to be dangerous: former safety supervisor (0) June 14, 2011 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.
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.
Big miners hit hardest by changes to mining tax draft legislation (0) June 14, 2011 The new draft of the Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) has been met with criticism from many of Australia’s miners.
WA bans Kronic (0) June 14, 2011 Western Australia has announced a ban on synthetic cannabis.
Government improves uranium mining safety (0) June 14, 2011 The Federal Government has created a central database to track radiation dose histories of miners
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.
Brown calls for seabed mining investigation (0) June 10, 2011 Greens leader Bob Brown has called for an investigation into Pacific seabed mining.
England suspends coal seam gas fracking (0) June 10, 2011 $England suspends coal seam gas fracking$ 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.
Xstrata Mt Isa Mines to set enviro targets (0) June 10, 2011 Xstrata has announced that it has set its environmental targets for its Mt Isa operations.
Xstrata gets go ahead for copper acquisition (0) June 10, 2011 Exco shareholders have approved the sale of the E1 and Monakoff copper tenements to Xstrata.
BHP coal workers strike for first time in a decade (0) June 9, 2011 For the first time in ten years, Australian BHP coking-coal workers will strike, calling for job security and wage increases.
Protestor stops coal train (0) June 9, 2011 A Greenpeace activist had halted a Hunter Valley coal train by bolting a steel box to the lines and locking himself inside.
PM signs first mining lease deal (0) June 9, 2011 In an Australian first, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has signed a lease agreement between a mining company and traditional land owners.
BHP environmental project ahead of schedule (0) June 9, 2011 BHP has announced that its Hunter River Remediation project is working ahead of schedule.
Rio doubles driverless truck fleet (0) June 9, 2011 The number of driverless haul trucks will double at Rio Tinto’s Western Australian operations.
Australian firm designs new massive excavator bucket (0) June 9, 2011 A massive 19.5 tonne excavator bucket, built by BAE Engineering and Solar, has made its way to Macarthur’s Coppabella coal mine.
Central Coast miner farewelled today (0) June 9, 2011 The funeral for a man killed when part of a New South Wales central coast mine wall collapsed will be held today.
Zenith Awards: Mining, Minerals & Exploration Category (0) June 9, 2011 PACE Today magazine has unveiled the finalists for its Mining, Minerals & Exploration Category in the Zenith Awards.
QLD gov considering FIFO camp (0) June 9, 2011 QLD treasurer Andrew Fraser is to make a final decision on BMA’s proposed FIFO camp near Moranbah.
One on One: LD Operations Managing Director Peter Ross [Video] (0) June 8, 2011 Jessica Burke sits down with LD Operations managing director Peter Ross to talk about his experiences in the mining industry and the latest on the company’s appeal at Margaret River.
Kingsgate gets approvals at Thailand gold mine (0) June 8, 2011 Final approvals have been given to gold miner Kingsgate Consolidated to access all mining areas at the Chatree Gold Mine in central Thailand.
Rio didn’t consult us about mining: NT traditional land owners (0) June 8, 2011 Mining giant Rio Tinto has been accused of failing to consult with several traditional land owners over a new lease agreement in the Northern Territory.
CSIRO launch new mine mapping tech at CeBIT 2011 [Video] (0) June 8, 2011 Isaac Leung speaks to the CSIRO about their latest innovative mine mapping technology.
QLD mining industry call for Kronic investigation (0) June 8, 2011 Queensland’s mining industry is the latest to call for an investigation into the use of Kronic on sites.
Gold mining reality show premieres (9) June 8, 2011 A group of “everyday men” mining gold in Alaska will share their experiences in the premiere of a new reality show this week.
Newcastle council demand infrastructure for Kooragang development (0) June 8, 2011 The Newcastle city council has called for new infrastructure before any development of the Kooragang Island coal export terminal occurs.
Ausdrill director resigns (0) June 8, 2011 Ausdrill director James Askew has tendered his resignation from the board.
New proposals for mine site cleanup (0) June 8, 2011 As part of the CIME Minerals Seminar Series at Curtin University, Professor in Mineral Economics Dr Pietro Guj has outlined a proposal to improve both environmental accountability and the bottom ...
Opposition of Mudgee mine based on climate change (0) June 7, 2011 A coal mine in New South Wales that has been granted approval to double its production will be the first to face climate change as a legal argument against its ...
$1.2 billion Chinese mining investment for Palmer (0) June 7, 2011 Mining magnate Clive Palmer has bounced back from yesterday’s criticism of his company by securing $1.2 billion in funding from a major Chinese bank for its $8 billion project in ...
Thiess win $222m Peabody coal contract extension (0) June 7, 2011 Thiess has been awarded a contract extension for Peabody’s Wilpinjong coal mine.
Austpac accelerates Newcastle iron recovery plant construction (0) June 7, 2011 Austpac Resources has announced that it has signed agreements with Kronos International to fund construction and operation of its Newcastleiron ore recovery plant.
Report says most QLD coal seam gas wells not dangerous (0) June 7, 2011 A report by the Queensland government on the coal seam gas (CSG) industry in the state says most CSG well heads are operating within strict safety standards.
Ausgold carries out $25 million share issue (0) June 7, 2011 Ausgold has carried out a $25 million placement to fund drilling at its Katanning gold project.
Flinders Ports open to more miners (0) June 7, 2011 South Australian Flinders Ports has welcomed increased interest from miners.
Coal miners ready to strike (0) June 6, 2011 Mining unions are coming together in preparation for a series of strikes at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s coal mines.
Higher port charges for Pilbara miners (0) June 6, 2011 The Western Australian government is considering higher shipping charges for Australia’s mining giants.
ERA misleading about Ranger uranium plans: environmentalists (0) June 6, 2011 Environmentalists have accused Energy Resources Australia (ERA) of ulterior motives over plans to expand its uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.
NSW may raise coal royalty rates (0) June 6, 2011 New South Wales may follow Western Australia’s lead as premier Barry O’Farrell considers raising royalty rates on coal.
Palmer pulls company from stock exchange (0) June 6, 2011 Clive Palmer has pulled a float of the Resourcehouse group on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
QR sign haulage agreement with Gindalbie (0) June 6, 2011 Gindalbie has signed a 10 year rail haulage agreement with QR National for its Karara iron ore project.
Central coast mine closed after worker killed (0) June 6, 2011 A coal miner has been killed in a fatal underground accident on the New South Wales central coast.
Mining hall of fame saved (0) June 6, 2011 The Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been saved.
Man dead at Rio Tinto port (0) June 6, 2011 Police have recovered the body of contractor after an accident at Rio Tinto’s Dampier port.
Aus gold miner investigated for fraud in NZ (0) June 3, 2011 An Australian gold exploration and mining company is under scrutiny in New Zealand, accused of fraud in its application for exploration permits.
Coal TV Ep.3 [Video] (0) June 3, 2011 Episode 3 of coal mining reality show – COAL
ACM and AEL win Sandfire mining contracts (0) June 3, 2011 Australian Contract Mining and Abesque Engineering Limited have been awarded the mining and processing contracts for Sandfire’s DeGrussa project.
More disappointment at Pike River (0) June 3, 2011 The plan to enter the disastrous Pike River Coal mine on New Zealand’s west coast has been hit with yet another set back.
Rain still hurting Curragh coal mine (0) June 3, 2011 Wesfarmers have said that heavy rain in April is still impacting its open cut Curragh coal mine.
Rio, Pilbara traditional owners sign Australian-first native title agreement (0) June 3, 2011 Four native title groups in the Pilbara have signed Australia’s most comprehensive native title agreements with mining giant Rio Tinto.
BHP fires geologist for planking poster (0) June 3, 2011 A BHP geological engineer who created a spoof planking safety poster has reportedly been sacked.
Seven miners sacked for planking (0) June 2, 2011 Seven miners have been sacked or suspended for planking at West Australian mines over the weekend.
Barnett keeps Lanco to coal obligations (0) June 2, 2011 West Australian premier Colin Barnett has warned Indian power firm Lanco Infratech that it can not pull out of its coal deal.
Rio announces joint venture with Chinese miner (0) June 2, 2011 Chinalco and Rio Tinto have announced a joint venture (JV) to explore mainland China.
Australia, Germany increase mining collaboration (0) June 2, 2011 Australia and Germany have announced plans to increase co-operation and collaboration in the resource and energy sectors.
Rio presents PM with reconciliation plan (0) June 2, 2011 Rio Tinto and Reconciliation Australia have taken steps to establish closer ties with business and Indigenous communities, with an action plan handed to Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday.
Industry employer slams Fair Work decision on industrial action (0) June 2, 2011 Industry employer group AMMA says it is disappointed at the decision handed down by Fair Work Australia on industrial action procedure.
QLD farmers fear ‘protected’ land still at risk from mining (0) June 2, 2011 More than 80 farms in the Queensland Central Highlands may still be threatened by coal mining, despite being declared part of a “protected area” of agricultural land earlier this week. ...
Coolgardie plans mine vehicle levy (0) June 2, 2011 The Shire of Coolgardie is looking to a levy on mining haul trucks to deal with increased traffic volumes on its roads.
BHP iron ore train derailed (23) June 2, 2011 BHP Billiton has seen a derailment of an iron ore train on its Newman line in the Pilbara.
Mining unions to meet with BMA (0) June 1, 2011 Queensland mining unions met with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) this morning to discuss working conditions.
Pike River commissioners costing $1 million (0) June 1, 2011 The New Zealand government will pay almost $1 million in fees to the three commissioners investigating the Pike River Coal tragedy.
Twiggy Forrest stepping down as FMG boss (0) June 1, 2011 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest will step down from his position as chief executive of mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
Bligh announces billion dollar Abbot Point coal expansion (0) June 1, 2011 Queensland premier Anna Bligh has announced a massive $6.2 billion upgrade of the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Woodside settles on sexual discrimination case (0) June 1, 2011 A former Woodside executive has been awarded $170 000 over a sexual discrimination claim relating to her maternity leave.
Burrup to block Yara explosives plant (0) June 1, 2011 Burrup Fertilisers’ Pankaj Oswal says he will block Yara International’s planned explosives plant on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula.
Record fine for WA metalwork company paying workers $3 an hour (0) June 1, 2011 A metalwork company in Western Australia has been charged a record penalty and ordered to repay with interest the tradesmen it paid less than $3 an hour.
Newcastle Uni secures mining research funds (0) June 1, 2011 The University of Newcastle has been granted more than one million dollars to develop new mining technology.
Pacific National expands coal rail facilities (0) June 1, 2011 Pacific National has invested more than $150 million into the development of new coal train maintenance facilities in Queensland.
Mining village begins in Blayney (0) June 1, 2011 Initial work has begun in Blayney, in central west New South Wales, on a temporary accommodation village for miners.
Cazaly considering iron ore export options (0) May 31, 2011 Cazaly Resources is reconsidering its export options after being locked out of Kwinana and Fremantle ports.
New policies to protect QLD cropping land (0) May 31, 2011 In an Australian first, the Queensland government has introduced policy to protect cropping land in two key regions from mining and other development.
Police protect CSG meeting in Brisbane (0) May 31, 2011 Police have formed a line to protect coal seam gas miners in Brisbane from angry protestors.
Extra training for Indigenous mine workers (0) May 31, 2011 Indigenous employees at a mine in north-west Queensland have received special training to help them to secure jobs when the mine closes.
Clive Palmer says Australia “racist” towards China (0) May 31, 2011 Mining magnate Clive Palmer has labelled Australia “outstandingly racist” claiming they are slowing down Chinese growth and damaging investment.
UN probe Lynas rare earths plant (0) May 31, 2011 The UN has begun an investigation into whether Lynas Corporation’s Malaysian rare earths refinery may emit radioactive pollution.
Margaret River declared no go zone for coal mining (0) May 31, 2011 West Australian premier Colin Barnett has announced that no mining will occur in the Margaret River region, even if it gains formal approval.
Youngest ever student enrols at WA School of Mines (0) May 31, 2011 While others her age are yet to finish year 10, one student in Western Australia has enrolled to begin studying at university.
One on One: Kingsgate Consolidated’s Gavin Thomas [Video] (0) May 30, 2011 Australian Mining’s Jessica Burke sits down with Kingsgate Consolidated CEO Gavin Thomas.
Maccas imports workers to fill gap caused by mines (0) May 30, 2011 As the skills shortage becomes increasingly dire and jobs in the mining and resource sectors offering huge financial incentives for employees, a Queensland McDonald’s has been forced to recruit staff ...
Macklin supports Gove decision (0) May 30, 2011 Federal indigenous minister Jenny Macklin has supported the Gove mining lease agreement between the Northern Land Council and Rio Tinto.
NZ govt could own Pike River: PM (0) May 30, 2011 New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has not ruled out the possibility of his government owning the Pike River Coal mine.
PM looks towards 20% women in resource sector (0) May 30, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told an audience of female miners that the mining boom will only benefit Australia if women are included.
New health and safety regulations in NSW (0) May 30, 2011 New health and safety regulations have officially been passed through the Legislative Council in New South Wales as part of the federal government’s national harmonisation.
Brierty win Karara iron ore contract (0) May 30, 2011 Brierty has been awarded the hematite mining and services contract for the Karara iron ore project.
Queensland coal strikes ‘may be only option’, Union says (0) May 30, 2011 Union negotiations at BMA’s Queensland coal mines have come to a standstill.
Wong denies WA being “punished” over mining royalties (0) May 30, 2011 Federal finance minister Penny Wong says Western Australia will not be “punished” over its royalty rates, part of which will be shared amongst other states.
South Australia seeks to poach WA miners (0) May 30, 2011 The South Australian Government has unveiled a new campaign to draw miners to the state, away from Western Australia.
Four years, that’s how longs it’s been… (0) May 27, 2011 The FIFO Bachelor – Brett Gilbert – discusses some of the problems many a FIFO miner faces, and some solutions he’s found.
Low coal sales hit the Hunter Valley (0) May 27, 2011 A huge drop in coal exports could cost the Hunter Valley $2 billion.
Pike River recovery delayed again (0) May 27, 2011 Plans for recovery teams to enter the Pike River Coal mine have again been delayed by unsafe gas levels.
Coal miner looks to town rather than FIFO camps (0) May 27, 2011 Stanmore Coal is looking to establish its central Queensland workers in local towns rather than in traditional mining camps.
QLD introduces workplace safety reforms (0) May 27, 2011 New laws have been passed in Queensland to increase protections for workers and reduce red tape for businesses.
Kronic use hits Hunter Valley (0) May 27, 2011 Drug screening services are setting up in the Hunter Valley to test for Kronic use.
Swan, Barnett clash over royalties promises (5) May 27, 2011 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has denied accusations from Wayne Swan that he is misleading Australians over royalty rises in his budget.
Rio Tinto’s Gove wins mining approval (0) May 27, 2011 Rio Tinto Alcan has received approval for a forty year mining lease at its Gove site.
Rio Tinto Gove mine decision pending (0) May 26, 2011 Rio Tinto is still waiting on approval for a forty year lease agreement on its Gove bauxite and alumina mine.
Magellan review Wiluna lead plans (0) May 26, 2011 Magellan Metals is deciding the future of its controversial lead mine.
[Video] Blasting Tsunami (0) May 26, 2011 Underwater blasting captured on camera.
QLD girls introduced to careers in mining (0) May 26, 2011 A careers forum targeted at young girls has introduced them to what’s involved with work in the resource sector.
New minerals sand mine in NSW operational by 2014 (0) May 26, 2011 Bemax Metals has announced a new mine it hopes to have up and running in New South Wales in the next few years.