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- Man airlifted after North Queensland underground mining accident (0) February 25, 2013
The RACQ North Queensland rescue helicopter was called to a remote mine site south east of Mount Isa after an underground mine accident on Saturday.
- Protesters bomb four coal trucks (0) February 25, 2013
Trucks haven been attacked with explosives during a Colombian mine strike.
- Fourth lock out in as many weeks for BHP workers (0) February 25, 2013
BHP has again locked mining supervisors out of its Appin coal mine over an ongoing pay dispute.
- Cyclone closes Pilbara ports (0) February 25, 2013
Major iron ore ports in the Pilbara have been closed as tropical cyclone Rusty bears down on Western Australia’s north-west coast.
- Plans to re-enter Pike River mine (0) February 25, 2013
A panel of mining experts will meet in Christchurch tomorrow to work on a plan to re-enter Pike River coalmine.
- NT reports “uncontrolled discharge” from mine (0) February 25, 2013
The Northern Territory’s environmental watchdog has reported an “uncontrolled discharge” from Vista Gold’s Mount Todd mine north of Katherine.
- Mining growth to fall: Kloppers (0) February 25, 2013
Outgoing BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers says growth in the mining industry will slow over the next five years and companies will need to cut costs in order to stay ...
- Mine managers could face jail over site deaths (0) February 25, 2013
The WA Government is considering changes to legislation that could see mine managers sent to jail if workers die on site.
- BelAZ launches mining dump trucks into Australia (7) February 22, 2013
BelAZ has launched its 240 tonne and 360 tonne mining trucks into Australia today.
- Kloppers’ $75m exit strategy (0) February 22, 2013
Exiting BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers will take a payout of cash, shares and performance rights worth up to $75.2 million at current prices.
- Bylong residents call for transparent coal licence plans (0) February 22, 2013
The State Government yesterday announced it would review exploration licences granted in the New South Wales Bylong Valley under the watch of former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
- New CSG rules for QLD (0) February 22, 2013
The Queensland government has released new rules outlining how it will manage the coal seam gas industry in the state.
- Gas jobs going to locals: Shell (0) February 22, 2013 Shell says their world-first floating gas project will give Australia a competitive advantage in the international job market.
- Activists file legal action to stop Rinehart’s mine (0) February 22, 2013
Environmentalists are fighting to stop Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion coal mine, port and rail project going ahead in Queensland.
- Forrest to donate half his fortune to charity (0) February 22, 2013
Mining billionaire and Fortescue Metals Group founder Andrew Forrest has joined a pledge to donate half of his wealth to charity.
- Iluka cuts 200 jobs (1) February 22, 2013
Mineral sands miner Iluka has announced plans to cut up 200 jobs, with most of the reductions felt in its contractor workforce.
- O’Farrell pulls plans for the Mt Penny mine on ICAC advice (0) February 21, 2013
Premier Barry O’Farrell has this afternoon announced action will be taken to stop the Mt Penny mine going ahead.
- John Howard to open new mining truck operation (0) February 21, 2013
Former Prime Minister John Howard will officially open a new premises for a major supplier of large mining dump trucks in Rutherford tomorrow.
- Horse studs in danger from mining (0) February 21, 2013
The Hunter is know for its wine, well bred horses, fresh produce and increasingly its open cut coal mines, and power stations.
- NSW government considers cancelling mining licences (0) February 21, 2013
New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell is expected to announce whether or not he will suspend or cancel controversial mining licences granted by disgraced former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
- Fourth miner death in two weeks (0) February 21, 2013
A state wide halting of operations has been ordered for West Virginia after the death of four miners’over the past two weeks.
- Miners dump NRW as manager of Middlemount mine (0) February 21, 2013
Mining giants Peabody and Yancoal have reached a joint venture agreement to take control of Middlemount mine away from service contractor NRW.
- New managers for Whitehaven and Linc Energy (0) February 21, 2013
Whitehaven Coal and Linc Energy are the latest resources companies to shake-up their management teams, with Whitehaven replacing its long-time CEO and Linc appointing a new CFO.
- Government takes control of Chinese coal mine (0) February 21, 2013
A Chinese owned coal mine has been taken over by the Zambian government following breaches to safety and environmental standards, the mines minister says.
- Police blame miners for Mt Isa drug boom (0) February 21, 2013
Police say strong demand from mining workers has helped Mount Isa become the “synthetic drug capital” of North Queensland.
- Illawarra coal mine continues expansion (0) February 21, 2013
Gujarat NRE is looking to further expand its coal operations in the Illawarra, with plans to establish new mining domains going on public display.
- BHP slammed for not hiring locals (0) February 21, 2013
The CFMEU has slammed BHP’s decision to use 100 per cent FIFO labour ahead of locals from Central Queensland communities for work on two mines in the Bowen Basin.
- FMG profit slides 40% (0) February 21, 2013
Fortescue Metals Group has blamed a drop in iron ore prices last year for its 40 per cent fall in first-half profit.
- Xstrata dumps Thiess as manager of QLD coal mine (0) February 20, 2013
Mining giant Xstrata will take control of the Collinsville Coal Mine away from Thiess as it pushes for the project to turn a profit.
- NT Government call for land rights reform (0) February 20, 2013
The Northern Territory government has called for reforms to Aboriginal land right laws.
- Macmahon urges shareholders to vote in favour of a Leighton purchase (0) February 20, 2013
Macmahon Holdings have hit back at construction company Sembawang’s latest effort to purchase its construction business saying the latest proposal is not superior to the Leighton’s deal.
- Unions rubbish Milne’s “boo-hoo” speech over Labor and miners (0) February 20, 2013
While Christine Milne has signalled an end to the Labor-Greens alliance, Australian Workers’ Union boss Paul Howes has dismissed Milne’s criticism as a “boo-hoo” moment.
- Tinkler settles tax debts but still faces problems (0) February 20, 2013
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has settled two tax debt cases but his company Mulsanne Resources still faces liquidation and millions are also owed to a commodity trader and hedge fund.
- WA’s payroll tax sending Australian jobs across the ditch (0) February 20, 2013
Western Australia’s small businesses are threatening to take their expansion plans across the Tasman to New Zealand in an effort to avoid WA’s payroll tax.
- New gas rules will push prices up: unions (0) February 20, 2013
Unions and industry have attacked The NSW Government’s decision to ban all coal seam gas activity, saying it will push up the cost of doing business in the state.
- Iron ore prices to dip (0) February 20, 2013
Analysts predict iron ore prices will fall in the coming months.
- BHP CEO Marius Kloppers quits (0) February 20, 2013
The head of BHP Billiton, Marius Kloppers has announced he will retire from the company.
- Andrew Cripps puts mining safety first (0) February 19, 2013
The Australian Mining team has dusted off their little black books and pulled out the big guns for this year’s safety conference.
- Miner to face court over smoking in underground mine (0) February 19, 2013
A former Bowen basin mine worker will face court later this month after allegedly smoking in an underground mine.
- Monadelphous posts record profit (0) February 19, 2013
Engineering firm Monadelphous has posted a record $79.1 million profit, with strength in the mining and engineering sector boosting the company to new highs.
- Fast-tracked mining degrees could hurt job market (0) February 19, 2013
Plans by the Minerals Council of Australia to launch fast-tracked associate degrees in geoscience will disadvantage other graduates, a peak science body says.
- NSW establishes “no-go zones” for CSG (0) February 19, 2013
The NSW Government has made controversial new changes to coal seam gas regulation, banning all activity within two kilometres of residential and industry areas.
- Government faces more pressure over mining tax (0) February 19, 2013
Greens leader Christine Milne will push for a full-scale Senate inquiry into the design and performance of the mining tax.
- Foreign workers may not be needed: Roy Hill officials (0) February 19, 2013
Officials at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project say if current economic conditions continue foreign workers will not be needed to help build the mine.
- Quarry workers walk off the job (0) February 18, 2013
Thirty three quarry operators have walked off the job for 24 hours after a dispute over pay.
- Lightning Ridge opal industry in trouble: miners (7) February 18, 2013
Miners in the outback town of Lightening Ridge say the industry and town is in trouble as operating costs increase.
- Mining executive jailed for insider trading (0) February 18, 2013
Former mining executive has been sentenced to jail for insider trading by the New South Wales Supreme Court.
- Jobs plan angers miners (0) February 18, 2013
The mining industry has attacked the government’s plan to “embed” an official in big companies to pressure them to buy more local content for major projects.
- Mining companies slow to pay bills (0) February 18, 2013
Mining companies are bad at paying their bills, a new Dun & Bradstreet Trade Payments Analysis report has suggested.
- Orica leak not behind locals’ sickness, EPA states (0) February 18, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected claims that a leak at Orica’s Botany plant was behind contaminated water and local residents illness.
- Masked attackers raid Greek gold mine (0) February 18, 2013
Forty masked intruders raided a gold mine in northern Greece, setting fire to offices and machinery.
- Sand mining proposal sparks concern for Port Stephens locals (0) February 18, 2013
New South Wales sand mining project Salt Ash is causing concern for Port Stephens residents who will today meet with state MP Craig Baumann.
- Boart Longyear appoints new CEO and Chair (0) February 18, 2013
Drill manufacturer Boart Longyear has appointed Richard O’Brien as its new CEO and Barbara Jeremiah as the chair of the board.
- Macdonald tells ICAC coal claims are ‘fantasy’ (0) February 15, 2013
Former NSW resources minister Ian Macdonald has described claims that he rigged a 2008 coal tender to benefit the Obeid family as “fantasy”.
- Win for Yindjibarndi in FMG battle (0) February 15, 2013
The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has won the right to be the sole representative of traditional owners in a legal dispute with Fortescue Metals Group.
- CSG and mining could go ahead in Hunter’s wine growing region (0) February 15, 2013
The Minister for Resources and Energy Chris Hartcher said he cannot rule out coal seam gas or mining projects in the Hunter.
- WA Labor draws ire of mining companies (0) February 15, 2013
Mining companies in Western Australia have slammed a state election pledge by the Labor party to scrap funding for the massive Oakajee port development.
- Burma police use incendiary weapons against protestors (0) February 15, 2013
Activists in Burma want action against officials who used incendiary weapons against peaceful protestors at a copper mine.
- Workers locked out of Appin coal mine (0) February 15, 2013
BHP will lock out its workers for the third time in four weeks.
- Rio appoints new iron ore head (0) February 15, 2013
Rio Tinto has appointed Andrew Harding as the new head of iron ore as former chief Sam Walsh steps into the CEO position.
- Activists spreading “hysteria” over mining: Galilee (0) February 15, 2013
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has launched a new attack on the anti-mining movement, accusing protesters of spreading “exaggerations” and “hysteria” about the industry.
- Greens call for mining tax loopholes to be closed (0) February 14, 2013
The Greens are calling for loop holes in the mining tax to be fixed following the revelation it had only raised $126 million in its first six months.
- BMA cuts coal contractors (16) February 14, 2013
BMA has cut contractors at its Saraji and Blackwater coal mine.
- Macdonald grilled over alleged mining bribes (0) February 14, 2013
As former Labor minister Ian Macdonald’s denials keep coming so do the questions and ‘coincidences’.
- “Excellent” conditions boost gold junior (0) February 14, 2013
Emerging gold producer Northern Star Resources has boosted first half profit by 78 per cent following increases at its Paulsens gold mine in the Pilbara.
- South Australia wants more miners (0) February 14, 2013
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has gone to Perth in an effort to lure mining companies to the state.
- Oz Minerals confident despite profit drop (0) February 14, 2013
Oz Minerals has posted a $152 million net profit and assured investors that its future extends beyond the Prominent Hill mine.
- Mining industry hits back at claims FIFO is a ‘cancer’ on towns (0) February 14, 2013
The mining sector has hit back at a new report that suggests FIFO workforces are damaging regional towns.
- WA celebrates death free year (0) February 14, 2013
The Western Australian mining industry has celebrated its first death free year in more than a century.
- Mining raid on defence workers has “serious consequences” (0) February 14, 2013
Defence Force chiefs have warned that attempts by mining and gas companies to poach skilled workers could harm Australia’s ability to defend itself.
- Sembawang continues its Macmahon buyout plan (0) February 14, 2013
Sembawang is at it again, making another offer to purchase the construction arm of Macmahon Holdings.
- FIFO damages regional communities: report (8) February 13, 2013
A new report examining the impacts FIFO and DIDO has on the community was released today exposing the downsides of using a transient workforce.
- Five reasons why Macdonald is a ‘crook’: Watson tells ICAC (0) February 13, 2013
Ian Macdonald’s stint in the ICAC’s witness box yesterday continued where he was told not to “shilly-shally” by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog himself, David Ipp QC.
- Massive diamond found in Russia (0) February 13, 2013
Russian diamond miner Alrosa has uncovered a giant145 carat diamond, worth over $1 million.
- NSW coal seam gas expansion gets the go-ahead (0) February 13, 2013 AGL Energy’s Gloucester Gas project has been approved by the federal government, paving the way for a fivefold expansion of the industry in NSW.
- Anti tax ad campaign restarts (0) February 13, 2013
Mining industry groups have launched a new ad campaign arguing that the mining industry ”pays its fair share of tax”.
- Tree sitter arrested at Whitehaven’s Boggabri mine (0) February 13, 2013
The Federal Government’s approval of the Maules Creek coal mine and the expansion of the adjacent Boggabri operation has sparked further protests in the Leard State Forest.
- Mining weakness over, for now: Bradken boss (0) February 13, 2013
Mining and rail manufacturer Bradken has boosted first half profit by nine per cent and declared an end to weakness in the mining sector.
- Pacific National Coal pay dispute continues (0) February 13, 2013
Pacific National Coal has agreed to return to the Fair Work Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing pay dispute with its workers.
- Xstrata sees year on year production increase (0) February 13, 2013
Xstrata has announced across the board production increases on its global projects, seeing a jump in every field apart from copper and gold.
- See serious safety in action (0) February 13, 2013
Safety above profit is what every single employer and company needs to have emblazoned across their boardrooms, desks, arms, walls, windows, everywhere.
- Australian economy continues to lean on mining (0) February 13, 2013
So if there was any doubt surrounding mining’s significance to the Australian economy, new data released by the ABS will clear up any confusion.
- Major miners have billions to offset mining tax (0) February 13, 2013
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have built up $1.7 billion worth of tax credits and will not have to make any mining tax payments until they are used up.
- Masked hero saves miner (0) February 13, 2013
Spider-Man’s spider senses were on high alert on Sunday when he received a phone call notifying him three illegal miners needed to be rescued.
- Coal remains number one export: NSW Minerals Council (0) February 12, 2013
New figures released by NSW Minerals Council show coal is NSW’s number one export commodity at 35% of total merchandise exports.
- Whitehaven secures approval for Maules Creek project (0) February 12, 2013
Whitehaven’s Maules Creek and Boggabri coal mine projects have been given go go-ahead by the federal government.
- Fortescue may continue fight for access to Rio rail (0) February 12, 2013
Fortescue Metals is considering another appeal after losing its battle to access Rio’s iron ore rail line in the Pilbara.
- Coal mine explosion kills 17 in Russia (0) February 12, 2013
Seventeen miners have died and one is missing after an explosion at a coal mine in Russia.
- Macdonald denies any wrong doing: ICAC (0) February 12, 2013
The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s star witness Ian Macdonald appeared at the corruption inquiry yesterday, as decisions made whilst he was the NSW mining minister come under scrutiny.
- Gillard blames states for failed mining tax (0) February 12, 2013
Julia Gillard has blamed the state governments for the failed mining tax as new calculations reveal it is likely to raise less than $88 million.
- NRW win Fortescue drilling contract (0) February 12, 2013
NRW Holdings has been awarded the drilling services contract for Fortescue Metals’ Cloudbreak mine.
- Illawarra coal mine gets longwall approval (0) February 12, 2013
Underground longwall mining will go ahead in Wollongong, NSW after the state government approved BHP’s scaled-back plan.
- Illegal Chinese miner shoots Ghanaians (0) February 12, 2013
An illegal Chinese miner in Ghana has been arrested after he shot three locals with an AK47.
- Increase to mining tax will hurt industry: Hooke (0) February 11, 2013
Minerals Council of Australia chief, Mitchell Hooke, wants taxes on mining companies left as is in order for the industry to remain internationally competitive.
- Mining scarred by corruption allegations (0) February 11, 2013
The mining industry has cautioned that if the level of corruption alleged at the ICAC inquiry into NSW mining licences had occurred in Africa, investors would walk away from the ...
- Anglo’s Cutifani seeks divine assistance (0) February 11, 2013
Incoming Anglo American chief has turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations as he attempts to address the social complexities of Africa’s mining industry.
- Shockingly low mining tax needs fixing: Greens (0) February 11, 2013
Treasurer Wayne Swan is under pressure to make changes to the mining tax after it was revealed the tax was billions of dollars short of its predicted revenue target.
- Proposed mine too dusty for tourists: Drayton (0) February 11, 2013
A Hunter Valley mine is attempting to block a tourist development because it will drop too much coal dust onto it.
- CFMEU up in arms as coal jobs under threat in sell off (0) February 11, 2013
The CFMEU has raised concern over the fate of workers at BMA’s Crinum underground mine following the decision to sell off the mine.
- Rio wins long running iron ore rail battle (0) February 11, 2013
Fortescue have lost their battle to access Rio Tinto’s iron rail network in the Pilbara.
- AGL temporarily backs down from Sydney fracking plans (0) February 11, 2013
AGL has temporarily withdrawn its plans to drill 66 coal seam gas wells in Western Sydney.
- Coal train derails in Queensland (26) February 11, 2013
Two workers are uninjured after a coal train derailment near Gladstone.
- Mining investment slowdown stunts economic growth: RBA (0) February 11, 2013
As mining investment eases the Reserve Bank of Australia expects Australia’s rate of economic growth to slow this year.
- Stoush over leaked coal mine document (0) February 11, 2013
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has accused the NSW Government of leaking confidential information in a bid to improve the election chances of their federal counterparts.
- Rio cuts 350 jobs (6) February 11, 2013
Rio Tinto has slashed 350 construction positions from its Argyle diamond mine.
- Minelab establishes division to support small scale gold miners (0) February 11, 2013
Minelab has established a Gold Mining division to support artisanal small scale gold miners and prospectors around the world.
- Protests at Whitehaven’s Boggabri mine (0) February 8, 2013
Protesters from Frontline Action on Coal have today erected a protest sign at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga open cut mine near Boggabri, New South Wales.
- Cheaper renewable energy will give coal a run for its money (0) February 8, 2013
The falling cost of renewable energy and the increased cost of financing high emission fuels means Australia is unlikely to build new baseload power stations, according to a new report ...
- Mining tax raises only $126m (0) February 8, 2013
The government’s mining tax has only raised $126M in its first six months, Treasurer Wayne Swayne is expected to announce shortly.
- $160K a year for Australia’s oil and gas workers (0) February 8, 2013 Employees in Australia’s oil and gas sector are the highest paid in the world, earning 25 per cent more than workers with the same job in the U.S
- Newcrest sees profit crash (0) February 8, 2013
Newcrest has recorded a profit drop of more than half year on year as lower metal prices and gold production hurt its bottom line.
- Griffin Coal denies job cut rumours (0) February 8, 2013
Griffin Coal has quashed rumours that it will cut back up to a third of its white collar workforce.
- Miners win Tarkine battle (0) February 8, 2013
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has rejected a National Heritage listing for Tasmania’s Tarkine region, opening the area for mining and exploration development.
- New plan to have WA miners pay more for training (0) February 8, 2013
The WA Nationals have flagged plans to introduce a new levy on major resources projects, with the money going towards training new construction workers.
- Miner to fight desecration charges (0) February 8, 2013
OM Manganese says it will plead guilty to damaging a sacred Aboriginal site in the Northern Territory but denies desecration charges.
- Whitehaven’s Mauls Creek mine approval deferred (0) February 8, 2013
The federal government has deferred its decision on Whitehaven Coal’s controversial Maules Creek mine in the New South Wales Gunnedah Basin until April.
- John Holland wins Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert wharf contract (0) February 8, 2013
John Holland has won a $186 million contract to extend Rio Tinto iron ore’s Cape Lambert B wharf.
- Idiot of the week: Miner charged with smoking in underground mine (0) February 8, 2013
A coal miner in Pennsylvania, U.S.A was charged with risking a catastrophe after being accused of smoking inside an underground mine.
- Miners turn their sites pink for breast cancer research (1) February 7, 2013
Mining contractor Redpath and BHP Billiton have gone pink in a new partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation that aims to shine a spotlight on breast cancer awareness.
- Obeids discuss coal 3 months before tender announced: ICAC (0) February 7, 2013
Paul Obeid, son of Labor powerbroker Eddie, has confirmed his family negotiated a stake in a company interested in a mining the land owned by the Obeid family, months before ...
- Can’t get a mining job? Blame foreign workers: CFMEU (0) February 7, 2013
The CFMEU claims foreign workers are stealing mining jobs from locals and preventing the wealth of the boom from spreading to the wider community.
- Mining tax secrets may be revealed (0) February 7, 2013
A new motion passed by the Greens and Coalition may reveal secret details on the mining tax and the amount of money it has raised.
- FMG’s cost cutting sent us broke: contractor (23) February 7, 2013
A contractor working for Fortescue Metals Group has blamed the miner’s cost cutting measures in late 2012 for its collapse into liquidation.
- Train drivers to strike for 48 hours (0) February 7, 2013
The dispute between Pacific National Coal and the Rail Tram and Bus Union has deepened with a 48-hour strike planned for tomorrow.
- CFMEU starts pre-election campaign with ad blitz (0) February 7, 2013
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union have launched a new TV advertising campaign about Australia’s mining boom.
- Abbott’s plans for Northern Economic Zone (0) February 7, 2013
Tony Abbot’s plans for a Northern Economic Zone, in the style of those proposed by Gina Rinehart, have been revealed ahead of the election.
- BMA may sell Gregory Crinum coal mine (0) February 6, 2013
BMA is looking to potentially sell off its closed Gregory coal mine and the underground Crinum operations.
- Track press added at Komatsu Wacol site (0) February 6, 2013
Komatsu Australia has installed a 350-tonne track press at its new Wacol site, south-west of Brisbane.
- Rinehart’s life set for the small screen (0) February 6, 2013
Gina Rinehart’s life story is destined for the silver screen after a deal was struck this week to create a six-hour mini series based on the billionaire’s biography.
- Rinehart’s $3m coal exploration finds high-quality reserves (0) February 6, 2013
Gina Rinehart’s strategy of investing in junior exploration companies in Queensland’s coal sector is set to pay off with joint venture partner International Coal discovering high quality reserves near Bundaberg. ...
- 350 tonne equipment still blocks Port Hedland road [images] (71) February 6, 2013
Traffic on the Great Northern Highway continues to be disrupted as engineers attempt to remove a 350 tonne piece of mining equipment that fell off a truck near Port Hedland.
- ICAC advice on mining laws to come early (0) February 6, 2013
The Independent Commission Against Corruption will provide advice in the next two weeks to the NSW Government about how it should amend the state’s mining laws.
- Iron ore exports expand in Esperance (0) February 6, 2013 The Port of Esperance is set to receive a new multi-user iron ore export facility adding 10 to 12 million tonnes of capacity per year.
- Huge finds boost Atlas Iron (0) February 6, 2013
Atlas Iron has announced a spate of new discoveries that have increased its ore reserves by 21 per cent, with one deposit almost doubling in size.
- WA government awards scholarships for vital mining skills (0) February 6, 2013
The Western Australian government has today reaffirmed its commitment to developing mining skill-sets in the state, awarding two mining engineering and metallurgy scholarships.
- More job cuts at BHP’s Olympic Dam (0) February 6, 2013
BHP Billiton is preparing to announce another round of job cuts at its Olympic Dam project in South Australia.
- In Pit Crushing and Conveying: Changing the face of the mine (0) February 6, 2013
In pit crushing and conveying is being touted as the future of open cut mining.
- Broken Hill to look at ways to get more money from miners (0) February 6, 2013
Broken Hill City Council has proposed a taskforce to look at ways to increase the revenue it receives from mining companies.
- Senate to condemn Whitehaven hoax (0) February 6, 2013
Opposition Senate leader Eric Abetz will today move a motion to condemn anti-coal activist Jonathan Moylan, who released a fake media statement that temporarily wiped $314 million off Whitehaven Coal ...
- Labor pressured to reveal mining tax revenue (0) February 6, 2013
The government is facing renewed pressure to reveal how much mining tax revenue it has raised since the tax came into effect.
- Budget dispute moves Aquila’s spending to a “minimum” (0) February 5, 2013
Aquila Resources has had to move spending on its fledgling Pilbara iron ore project to “minimum” levels due to a dispute over its budget with joint venture partner AMCI.
- VIC Gold miners struggling to find new work (0) February 5, 2013
Locals in the regional town of Stawell in Victoria say the impending closure of the town’s gold operation has seen miners struggling to find new jobs, or picking up lower ...
- Plans to re-open QLD coal rail line delayed (0) February 5, 2013 Coal haulage along the flood-affected Moura line in Queensland is not expected to resume until at least the end of this month.
- Eddie Obeid fronts up at ICAC hearing (0) February 5, 2013
Former NSW Labor powerbroker, Eddie Obeid, yesterday took the stand at the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing, appearing confident and argumentative as he denied his involvement in any criminal activity.
- Coal haulage derailed in NSW (0) February 5, 2013
Coal haulage in NSW will come to a standstill this week as Pacific National Coal digs its heels in over a wage dispute with workers.
- Mining has a positive impact on the Hunter economy: KPMG (0) February 4, 2013
Mining’s negative affects have grabbed many headlines of late, especially in the New South Wales Hunter Valley region.
- Rio Tinto looks to create 2000 jobs in the Pilbara (0) February 4, 2013
Rio Tinto will expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara with a $3 billion dollar investment set to create over 2000 jobs in the region.
- Truck crashes on the rise in mining states (0) February 4, 2013
While truck crashes are decreasing in NSW, a new report has found an alarming surge of heavy vehicle accidents in both Queensland and Western Australia.
- Mine towns richer, smarter, and family-focused: report (0) February 4, 2013
Mining towns have a higher proportion of families than the rest of regional Australia, with communities also posting higher income, employment, and education figures, a new study has found.
- Labourer slams “disgusting” and “inhumane” work conditions (0) February 4, 2013
A registered nurse who worked as a labourer on a BHP mine has described the working conditions on site as “disgusting” and “inhumane”.
- Yancoal declares Force Majeure (8) February 4, 2013
Following its inundation last month, Yancoal has been forced to declare Force Majeure for its Yarrabee coal mine.
- Caterpillar axes more jobs at Burnie plant (0) February 4, 2013
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has cut about 100 jobs at Burnie in Tasmania.
- Speed up seabed mining: PNG MP (0) February 4, 2013
A Papua New Guinea MP has urged the local Government to speed up development at Nautilus Minerals’ troubled seabed mining operation north of Australia.
- Second lock out at Appin coal mine (0) February 4, 2013
BHP has again locked out its workers for the second time in two weeks.
- Less foreign workers entering the mining industry (0) February 4, 2013
The number of mining-related 457 visa applications has dropped significantly as demand for foreign workers in the industry slows.
- BHP Billiton found guilty for worker’s death (0) February 4, 2013
BHP Billiton has been convicted over a worker’s death at a Port Hedland workshop in 2008.
- The trials and tribulations of ICAC, the Obeid family and Labor (0) February 1, 2013
The ICAC saga of Ian Macdonald, the Obeid family and coal mining licences in the NSW Bylong Valley yesterday continued to play out.
- Traffic chaos as BHP equipment falls off truck [images] (0) February 1, 2013
A boom conveyor being delivered to BHP Billiton’s Port Hedland facility in the Pilbara fell off a truck at 1am this morning, causing headaches for local commuters.
- Mining industry pays highest wages (301) February 1, 2013
According to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures the mining industry continues to pay the highest level of remuneration to Australian workers.
- Orica talks partnerships, mercury issues at AGM (0) February 1, 2013
Orica has addressed its business strategy and concerns about toxicity tests at its Port Botany site at the company’s AGM.
- Port expansion boosts Yilgarn miners (0) February 1, 2013
Fledgling miners in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have been given a boost by the State Government’s decision to green light expansions at Esperance Port.
- AngloGold blames labour cost for $82 million blowout (0) February 1, 2013
AngloGold Ashanti has blamed an overheated construction market in Western Australia for a $82 million blow-out at the Tropicana project.
- Miners still top Aussie rich-list (0) February 1, 2013
Despite falling commodity prices wiping close to $1 billion from Gina Rinehart’s fortune, new estimates show the mining magnate easily remains Australia’s richest person.
- Australia’s heavy reliance on mining sector injures the dollar (0) February 1, 2013
Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a significant slowdown in the mining sector, a report from ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has warned.
- BHP and Rio expected to slash combined $10bn off costs (0) January 31, 2013
The era of conservative mining majors is well and truly upon us.
- Moses Obeid takes the stand at ICAC: Live (0) January 31, 2013
As Moses Obeid takes the stand at today’s ICAC investigations into exploration licences granted in the NSW Bylong Valley, we’ve put together the latest information from around the web to ...
- US miner sued for reporting unsafe work conditions (0) January 31, 2013
After a Kentucky miner reported what he considered to be unsafe working conditions he was fired from his job and sued by his former employer.
- WA mining applications up, exploration down (0) January 31, 2013
The Western Australian government experienced a 21 per cent jump in mining applications from September 30 to December 31.
- Meet Rassor, NASA’s new mining robot [pictures] (0) January 31, 2013
Engineers at NASA have released details on a prototype mining robot they hope will one day be able to mine resources on the moon.
- Australian mines to become electoral battleground (0) January 31, 2013
Australia’s mines are likely to be the key battleground for this year’s federal election.
- Xstrata declares force majeure as floods hurt miners (0) January 31, 2013
Xstrata has declared force majeure on some coal exports after heavy rains across the state damaged parts of its rail network.
- Volkswagen looks to miners to boost sales (0) January 31, 2013
Volkswagen Australia Group has announced that it is looking to the mining sector to increase commercial vehicle sales.
- Peabody sees poor 2012, expects more losses ahead (0) January 31, 2013
Peabody has released its 2012 results, highlighting losses for the year with more ahead in the first quarter of 2013.
- Middlemount coal mine floods (3) January 30, 2013
Yancoal’s Middlemount mine has suffered heavy water inflows as the Queensland floods continue.
- BHP donates $1million to QLD flood appeal (0) January 30, 2013
BHP Billiton has donated a million dollars to the Red Cross’ Queensland Floods appeal.
- Toxic mine water released during QLD flooding (0) January 30, 2013
Widespread flooding in Queensland has created a major problem for the state’s mining industry.
- Rinehart buys into oil (0) January 30, 2013
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has used Hancock Prospecting to make a $6.3 million investment in oil and gas minor Lakes Oil.
- WA govt says program has netted $20m for mining and other suppliers (0) January 30, 2013
The WA Coalition government has credited its Industry Facilitation and Support Program with the awarding millions of dollars in contracts to suppliers to the state’s mining sector.
- Mozambique coal problems to boost Aussies (0) January 30, 2013
Rio Tinto’s massive write-down of Mozambique coal assets proves Australia’s deposits and infrastructure are of a higher quality, UBS analysts claim.
- Queensland floods seen from space (0) January 30, 2013
Looking down from outer-space, a Canadian astronaut has captured the Queensland floods from a different perspective.
- Shares in exploration junior skyrocket (13) January 30, 2013
Shares in exploration junior Bass Metals have doubled in value after the company secured a deal to clear its debts and undertake new work.
- Mining company Perilya surprised by land valuation inquiry (0) January 30, 2013
A parliamentary inquiry into land valuations has caught mining company Perilya by surprise.
- Hunter Valley residents vote to suspend coal mining expansions (0) January 30, 2013
More than 100 local Hunter Valley residents have unanimously voted to halt all coal mining expansions and developments surrounding the Upper Hunter town of Jerry’s Plains.
- Sneak peek as Bauma 2013 builds (0) January 30, 2013
As the ramp up to Bauma 2013 begins, companies from around the world gather to give a peek at what will be on show.
- Lynas sees High Court challenge dismissed (0) January 29, 2013
Rare earths miner Lynas has won the latest round of its continuing process plant battle in Malaysia.
- Whitehaven’s determination unwavering: Hoax will not stop Maules Creek project (0) January 29, 2013
Lately it seems there is never a dull moment for Whitehaven Coal; the miner has recently battled media onslaughts, environmental activists, the uncertainty of Nathan Tinkler’s financial status, and softening ...
- Search for missing prospector called off (0) January 29, 2013
The search for a missing prospector in the WA Goldfields has been called off after emergency services failed to locate the man.
- WA Opposition to “demand” miners pay for roads (0) January 29, 2013
The WA Labor Opposition has vowed to make mining companies contribute more to upgrading key roads in order to improve safety on infrastructure stressed by the resources industry.
- Mining construction set to peak in 2013: Deloitte (0) January 29, 2013
Australia’s mining construction boom is expected to peak later this year, economics advisory group Deloitte Access Economics says.
- Caterpillar profit disappoints (0) January 29, 2013
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar has failed to impress analysts with its 2012 profit, after accounting fraud and writedowns hit its bottom line.
- Storm impacts Queensland coal supply (4) January 29, 2013
Heavy rains are once again threatening to disrupt Queensland’s coal industry.
- Miner rescued from QLD floods (0) January 29, 2013
A QLD miner has been rescued from floodwaters just south of Rockhampton after locals heard his cry for help and dived into a river to save him.
- Mines carry out water releases as heavy rains lash QLD (0) January 27, 2013 Four coal mines in the Fitrozy Basin have released stored mine water as heavy rains inundate central Queensland.
- Queensland farmers get their day in court (0) January 25, 2013
Local farmers today took their fight over Xstrata’s Wandoan coal mine to court.
- Mining corruption claims misleading, Cripps says (0) January 25, 2013
QLD mining minister Andrew Cripps has slammed claims that the Queensland Resources Council said a new bidding system for coal and gas is open to ‘corruption’.
- Traditional owners to see more benefits from Ranger mine (0) January 25, 2013
Energy Resources Australia has secured a deal to help deliver more financial benefits and social initiatives to traditional owners near the Ranger uranium mine in the NT.
- Bylong farmer tells ICAC Obeid lied to the press (0) January 25, 2013
A cattle farmer from the NSW Bylong Valley yesterday told a corruption inquiry that former Labor minister Eddie Obeid lied to the media about mining coming to the area.
- Miner’s ‘public nuisance’ conviction quashed (0) January 25, 2013
A former Blackwater coal miner was charged with public nuisance offences during the ongoing BMA strikes last year has had his conviction overturned.
- Queensland mines were not ready for floods (0) January 25, 2013 As Queensland once again prepares to face torrential rain this week, a new report suggests the state’s mines were ill-equipped for previous flood events.
- Mining uncertainty flowing into manufacturing sector (0) January 25, 2013
The mining industry’s instability has flowed onto engineering and manufacturing sectors causing job losses in small and medium enterprises.
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