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Newcastle coal ship queues to increase (0) October 26, 2011 Coal ship queues outside of Newcastle are set to rise to more than 50 for the first time in two years
Queries over BHP’s $20 billion shale gas play (0) October 26, 2011 One of the world’s largest resource investment managers, BlackRock, has accused BHP Billiton of keeping its investors in the dark over its $19 billion move into shale gas.
Magellan lead levels safe in latest tests (0) October 26, 2011 The latest lead tests at the Leonora rail yard have found no traces above accepted standards.
Oxfam welcomes mining aid initiative (0) October 26, 2011 The launch of an Australian mining initiative, which supports aid and environmental organisations in developing countries, has been welcomed by Oxfam.
Double edged sword of E&R boom [Blog] (0) October 25, 2011 Recently Freehills hosted 80 guests from the energy & resources industry at a Gala Dinner preceding the AMPLA Conference, with Key Note Speaker Shadow Minister for Energy & Resources, the ...
AusGroup wins Rio Tinto construction contract (0) October 25, 2011 AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries has won a contract to build a pilot plant at Rio Tinto’s Brockman 4 mine.
Rumours of takeover offer for New Hope (0) October 25, 2011 India’s third largest steel producer, JSW Steel, is reported to be considering a bid for coal miner New Hope Corporation.
Miners face big challenges: Tim Flannery (0) October 25, 2011 Australia’s mining industry is facing some of the hardest challenges in its history, according to Professor Tim Flannery.
Coal miner under fire for tracking sediment (0) October 25, 2011 Coal & Allied have come under increased scrutiny from the Government after its haul trucks were found to be tracking sediment on to public roads.
Caterpillar exceeds profit expectations (0) October 25, 2011 Caterpillar said yesterday demand for mining and construction equipment was strong, with the company announcing a third-quarter profit rise of 44 per cent.
SAFETY SHOW SYDNEY STARTS TODAY (0) October 25, 2011 The 2011 Safety Show Sydney will focus on workplace safety management.
Rio Tinto bows to Chinese pressure (0) October 25, 2011 Rio Tinto appears to have bowed to Chinese pressure to lower iron ore prices, announcing yesterday it would be shifting to shorter-term pricing on some contracts.
Acid train derails (0) October 25, 2011 Emergency services are in the fourth day of clean up following the derailment of a train carrying acid near Cloncurry.
Pacific National launches new locomotives as part of Anglo American deal (0) October 25, 2011 Pacific National has released the first two of its 18 locomotives that will be delivered as part of two new ten year coal haulage contracts.
Orica announce former Newcrest head as new CEO (0) October 25, 2011 Orica have announced former Newcrest Mining chief Ian Smith will replace existing head Graeme Liebelt as the new managing director and CEO.
Aquila’s Washpool Coal signs rail agreement (0) October 24, 2011 Aqulia Resources has announced the signing of a rail agreement with QR National, for its Washpool Coal project.
Geologists hit out at proposed ASX changes (0) October 24, 2011 Australian geologist favour a ‘principles’ approach instead of a ‘prescriptive’ approach in regards to the proposed JORC reporting changes proposed by the ASX.
Mining tax may be in doubt (0) October 24, 2011 The mining tax may be in doubt as a key politician in its move forward is “still to be persuaded” of its merits.
Calls for balance on strategic land use planning (0) October 24, 2011 The NSW Minerals Council has called on the Government to strike a balance in strategic land use planning and to provide certainty.
Rio Tinto cans indigenous support fund (0) October 23, 2011 Rio Tinto says it will be shutting down its 16 year-old fund supporting projects fighting indigenous social disadvantage in Australia.
Recovery from Queensland floods longer than expected: Treasury (0) October 23, 2011 Queensland’s coal mines are still struggling from high water levels, but iron ore and thermal coal production in New South Wales is strong, according to the Treasury.
Rio Tinto waste water will grow desert crops (0) October 23, 2011 Western Australia’s environmental watchdog has approved Rio Tinto’s plans to use excess mine water to grow grazing crops for its little-known cattle operations in the Pilbara.
Cancer treatment looks to iron ore (0) October 21, 2011 Iron ore may be soon draw more than an economic benefit for Australians, with WA-based The Helicon Group planning to use the resource to treat cancer.
Cockburn Cement “complacent” over health concerns (0) October 21, 2011 A year long Parliamentary inquiry into Cockburn Cement has found the company was complacent towards complaints by the community about dust and odour emissions.
Rio Tinto’s corporate actions demonstrate nuclear energy does have a rosy future [Blog] (0) October 21, 2011 Gavin Wendt, director at resources financial services firm Mine Life, discusses the future of uranium for potential investors.
Bird may halt Palmer’s billion dollar Waratah Coal project (0) October 21, 2011 The development of Clive Palmer’s billion dollar Waratah Coal project in Queensland is under threat following the discovery of an endangered bird in the area.
Dress your salad with fracking chemicals: Origin boss (0) October 21, 2011 $Dress your salad with fracking chemicals: Origin boss$ According to Origin Energy managing director Grant King you can dress a salad with one the key chemicals used in fracking and drink or wash in most of the others.
Oakajee rail corridor approved (0) October 21, 2011 The West Australian Government has approved the 570km rail corridor which will open up the Mid West iron ore region.
WA welcomes NSW pulling out of national OH&S harmonisation (0) October 21, 2011 West Australian commerce minister Simon O’Brien has welcomed the news that NSW will not implement the national OH&S laws.
Sandvik launch Australian website (0) October 21, 2011 Sandvik Mining and Construction have launched a website for the Australian and Pacific region.
Bligh should resign over CSG: Alan Jones (0) October 20, 2011 Alan Jones has called on Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to be sacked over her handling of the coal seam gas industry.
Court hears Palmer was “perfectly upfront” over Yabulu (0) October 20, 2011 The NSW Supreme Court heard yesterday that Clive Palmer had been “perfectly upfront” in his dealings with Gladstone Pacific Nickel over the Yabulu refinery.
Lynas shares plunge following Malaysian annoucement (0) October 20, 2011 Lynas Corporation’s share price plunged 16 per cent in ten minutes yesterday after the Malaysian Government said it had not granted the company a licence to import its ore.
Cat delivers first former Bucyrus machine (0) October 20, 2011 Six weeks after finalising its acquisition of Bucyrus, Caterpillar has shipped its first hydraulic mining shovel in Cat yellow from a former Bucyrus factory.
Chinese rare earths giant halts production to ramp-up prices (0) October 20, 2011 Yesterday China’s largest rare earth producer began a one month suspension of processing operations in order to drive up falling rare earth prices.
Miners at risk from protestors, BHP say (0) October 20, 2011 BHP Billiton staff have been told to hide anything that may identify them as part of the company due to apparent safety risks from anti-uranium protestors.
NT uranium workers still not on national register, Greens say (0) October 19, 2011 Uranium miners in the Northern Territory are still not on the National Radiation Dose Register, Greens senator Scott Ludlam says.
Aussie miners set to suffer as Brazil undercuts prices (0) October 19, 2011 Australia’s largest iron ore producers are being squeezed by the combination of Chinese steel makers demanding lower iron ore prices and Brazil miners selling at discounted rates to steal market ...
Palmer blamed for “hijacked” BHP deal (0) October 19, 2011 Mining magnate Clive Palmer may be forced to share the profits from his Yabulu nickel refinery after he “hijacked” a deal between Gladstone Pacific Nickel and its former owner BHP ...
Research funding does not have to equal industry bias [Blog] (0) October 19, 2011 There is common assumption that those of us who undertake applied research with the commercial world must be biased.
Lead Alliance releases healthy eating book (0) October 19, 2011 The Living with Lead Alliance will have recipe and healthy eating booklets at its community information sessions next month in Mount Isa.
Illawarra rail ‘missing link’ pushed forward (0) October 19, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced an extra $25.5 million for the Maldon to Dombarton rail link to assist the mining sector.
BHP to face inquiry over Olympic Dam (0) October 19, 2011 The minor parties of South Australia’s Parliament have succeeded in pushing for an inquiry into BHP Billiton’s massive Olympic Dam project.
Xstrata delivers strong quarterly growth (0) October 19, 2011 Xstrata was yesterday the latest miner to deliver strong results for the September quarter, with high commodity prices driving growth.
Opposition against Central Coast coal mine renews (0) October 19, 2011 Opposition to the proposed Wallarah 2 coal project has risen again following the potential revival of the project.
Sandvik to open Hunter Valley manufacturing facility (0) October 18, 2011 Sandvik Mining and Construction have announced that it will soon open a manufacturing, assembly, research and development, and distribution centre near Newcastle.
Job fears for Rio Tinto smelters (0) October 18, 2011 The Australian Workers’ Union has called on the prospective owners of Rio Tinto Aluminium to guarantee the job security of workers at its aluminium smelters and refineries.
NSW Government won’t identify CSG spots (0) October 18, 2011 New South Wales minister for resources and energy Chris Hartcher has refused to detail where coal seam gas extraction might take place in NSW.
Lynas slams “factually wrong” rare earth claims (0) October 18, 2011 Lynas Corporation has denied that ore from its Mount Weld project in Western Australia will be shipped to Malaysia by the end of October.
Coal train kills man in QLD (0) October 18, 2011 A man has been hit by a coal train at a rail crossing in south east Queensland.
BHP may face delays for Olympic Dam (0) October 18, 2011 BHP Billiton may face delays in getting approvals for its Olympic Dam expansion, as minor parties in the South Australian Parliament push for an inquiry into the project.
Central Coast coal mine back on the agenda (0) October 18, 2011 The massive Wallarah 2 coal project has been revived, with backer Korean Resources seeking approval from the NSW state government.
Arkaroola mining permanently banned (0) October 17, 2011 South Australia Premier Mike Rann has made a visit to the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary to mark the introduction of laws to permanently ban all mining in the area.
National park slated for BHP mining (0) October 17, 2011 Part of the proposed national park near Campbelltown has been handed over to BHP Billiton for coal mining.
NSW women encouraged to find work in mining (0) October 17, 2011 An information hub encouraging young women to get involved in the industry will feature at the Australian National Field Days exhibition near Orange this week.
Anti-CSG protesters gather across Australia (0) October 17, 2011 Thousands of protestors rallied across Australia over the weekend in opposition to the coal and coal seam gas industry.
Macmahon win Tavan Tolgoi coal contract (0) October 17, 2011 Macmahon Holdings have been awarded a contract for coal mining at the massive Tavan Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
Rio to divest Australian alumina assets (0) October 17, 2011 Rio Tinto has announced it will divest its interest in its Australian and New Zealand aluminum assets.
Memorial pays tribute to QLD miners (0) October 17, 2011 A memorial in Collinsville has capped off a month of state wide official commemorations held to pay tribute to more than 1450 miners who have died in Queensland since mining ...
BMA workers plan more strikes (0) October 17, 2011 Workers at the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) coal mines have planned more industrial action after last week rejecting the miner’s employment contract offer.
Workers reject latest BMA offer (0) October 14, 2011 Unionised workers at BHP Billiton operated BMA coal mines in Queensland have rejected the company’s new employment offer.
Ferguson denies secret uranium talks with India (0) October 14, 2011 Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has denied he is in secret talks to sell Australian uranium to India.
Prawners demand BHP cover losses (0) October 14, 2011 The South Australian prawn industry has called for compensation from BHP Billiton if commercial losses are caused by mishaps at the Point Lowly desalination plant.
Strong quarterly results for Rio Tinto (0) October 14, 2011 Results from Rio Tinto’s third quarter production report indicate the company is on track to breaking last year’s record $US 14.32 billion profit.
No one to blame in mine truck driver death (0) October 14, 2011 An investigation has no one is to blame in the death of a mining truck driver who died of dehydration in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields.
Illegal gold mining more of a threat than cocaine, Colombian gov says (0) October 14, 2011 Illegal gold mining is growing as the next major threat to Colombia’s security after its crackdown on the drug trade has forced criminals to look for new opportunities.
APPEA slams Lock the Gate submission as “grossly inaccurate” (0) October 13, 2011 The APPEA has again slammed Lock the Gate as providing false and misleading information about coal seam gas to the Government and public.
Gov under fire for 100% Caval Ridge FIFO (0) October 13, 2011 Queensland Mining Communities president Kelly Vea Vea says Queensland MPs need a backbone check after allowing BMA to use a 100 per cent FIFO workforce at Caval Ridge mine.
Online geologist education campus created (0) October 13, 2011 The Australian Institute of Geologists and EduMine will establish an ‘online campus’ to provide geologists access to development resources.
Biggest cheers for carbon tax are from competitors: QRC (0) October 13, 2011 The passage of the carbon tax through the lower house yesterday will come as good news to Australia’s mining competitors, according to Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche.
Top ten mining blogs (9) October 13, 2011 A list of the top nine mining blogs, compiled by Mining IQ and Australian Mining.
Environmental fears for Xstrata coal terminal (0) October 13, 2011 A community group says plans to dredge central Queensland’s Fitzroy River delta to make way for a new coal terminal places the local environment at risk.
Fortescue upgrades iron ore at Nyidinghu (0) October 13, 2011 Fortescue Metals Group has increased its total iron ore resource to11.42 billion tonnes after delineating two billion tonnes at its new Nyidinghu project.
Carbon tax a dark day for Australia, NSWMC says (0) October 12, 2011 Australia has “willingly torpedoed its current and future economic growth” following the passing of the carbon tax, NSW Minerals Council CEO Nikki Williams said.
More CSG protests slated for the weekend (0) October 12, 2011 Communities across the Hunter Valley are set to rally on Sunday over the expanding coal seam gas industry.
Sundance looks to quell takeover fears (0) October 12, 2011 Sundance Resources is attempting to dismiss fears the $1.7 billion takeover bid from China’s Sichuan Hanlong Group is on shaky ground due to insider trading allegations.
Tinkler coal loader undermines Hunter Coal Chain, Port Waratah says (0) October 12, 2011 Nathan Tinkler’s coal loader plans in Newcastle will weaken the commercial framework for the Hunter Valley Coal Chain, according to Port Waratah Coal Services.
FMG shares make 248,624 per cent gain in 20 years (0) October 12, 2011 A new report from CommSec identifying the best performing major ASX stocks over the past 20 years has found Fortescue Metals Group as the standout winner.
China brings in mining tax (0) October 12, 2011 China has announced the creation of its own mining tax.
Carbon tax passes lower house (0) October 12, 2011 Julia Gillard’s carbon tax passed through the lower house today, marking one of the most significant economic transformations to the country in decades.
Unions choose masters over members in carbon tax debate [Blog] (0) October 12, 2011 Unions are turning their backs on their members in its push for a carbon tax, Gerard Henderson writes.
Ammonium nitrate truck rolls (0) October 12, 2011 A truck carrying ammonium nitrate has rolled in North Fremantle.
Miners claim higher local content levels than Government (0) October 11, 2011 The mining industry says it’s already sourcing almost 90 per cent of its goods and services from Australian companies, which is far better than the Federal Government’s record.
Skilled migrant numbers tipped to rise (0) October 11, 2011 Four in five WA companies are planning to hire overseas workers in the next 12 months, according to audit firm KPMG.
QR Goonyella missing link project on track (0) October 11, 2011 QR National says they have reached a new milestone for its Goonyella to Abbot Point Expansion Project following a Newlands system shutdown.
Mother of drowned Bangladeshi joins Mermaid Marine suit (0) October 11, 2011 The mother of a Bangladeshi geologist who died in a storm on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico last month has joined survivors suing for damages in a ...
What the mining industry needs to grow and prosper [blog] (0) October 11, 2011 Australian born AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani gave a speech recently about what the mining industry needs to do to move forward.
BHP Olympic dam enviro impact statement approved (0) October 11, 2011 BHP Billiton Environmental Impact Statement for its Olympic Dam project has been approved by the South Australian and Federal Government.
Rio Tinto caves to Zimbabwe gov pressure (0) October 10, 2011 Rio Tinto’s Zimbabwean operations Murowa Diamonds has ceded control of the mine.
Rinehart loses bid to keep infighting confidential (0) October 10, 2011 Gina Rinehart’s three eldest children have won the first step of their legal battle against her, with the NSW Supreme Court ruling the battle will be heard in court.
ACA releases study into impact of carbon tax (0) October 10, 2011 The Australian Coal Association has released the results of an independent study into the impact of the carbon tax on the nation’s black coal mines.
More troubles for Lynas rare earth plant (0) October 10, 2011 Thousands of Malaysian protestors yesterday rallied against Lynas Corporation’s plans to open a rare earth processing plant in the country.
WA behind local content policies (96) October 10, 2011 Despite previously voicing concerns about creating local content tariff regulations for the mining industry, the Western Australian Government has now thrown its support behind the move.
Expand mining and carbon taxes: IMF (0) October 10, 2011 The International Monetary Fund says Australia’s economy is ‘enviable’ but it should expand the mining and carbon tax to ensure it is not caught by another global downturn.
Truck in coal train close call (0) October 10, 2011 A Queensland truck driver will be investigated following a near miss with a coal train.
Woodside rethinks Sunrise developments (0) October 10, 2011 Woodside Petroleum has reopened negotiations with East Timor over the Greater Sunrise gas field development, and has agreed to reconsider onshore processing.
BMA won’t back down, Dumble says (0) October 7, 2011 BMA says it will not compromise on the outstanding issues in the ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations saga.
Propsed ASX changes give industry the jitters (0) October 7, 2011 Several industry bodies have expressed concerns over the release of an ASX issues paper proposing tighter rules on how mining companies report assets to the market.
Xstrata Mount Isa secures energy supply (0) October 7, 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has secured a long term electricity and gas supply for its north west operations.
Miners will use Aussie goods or suffer: Gillard (0) October 7, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard says mining companies will lose lucrative tariff concessions unless they can prove local suppliers have been given every chance to compete with foreign imports.
Explorers look to revive Vic goldrush (0) October 7, 2011 Mining and exploration companies are looking to fork out more than $15 million this financial year looking for gold in central Victoria.
NSW flags tougher laws following Orica spills (10) October 7, 2011 Orica said it has welcomed new laws forcing companies to report pollution breaches immediately or face possible $2 million fines.
Switching to coal seam gas could drastically reduce emissions – so what’s the fraccing problem [Blog] (0) October 6, 2011 In a coal-abundant nation trying to go green, coal seam gas drilling offers us a cleaner source of energy.
Mining manufacturer workers to strike (0) October 6, 2011 Workers at Hastings Deering sites in Queensland and the Northern Territory are carrying out 48 hour strikes
NSW manufacturers fearful of losing skilled workers to mining industry (0) October 6, 2011 Manufacturers in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley region say they are fearful for the future of manufacturing in the area unless more young people get into the industry.
Unions push for local content laws at Jobs Forum (0) October 6, 2011 Trade unions are using Canberra’s job forum to push for laws to force the mining industry to use more local content.
Bligh urges Queenslanders to get involved in mining boom (0) October 6, 2011 The Queensland government has launched an advertising campaign spruiking mining jobs and urging Queenslanders to “grab a piece of the resources boom”.
Heads roll in Woodside management (0) October 6, 2011 Woodside Petroleum head of international oil and gas Jeff Soine has resigned suddenly and there is speculation other senior executives will be following suit.
ASX considers clamp-down on miners (0) October 6, 2011 Mining and resource stocks could face tougher disclosure requirements to protect investors from confusing and misleading information.
Mongolia’s Turquoise Hill [Blog] (0) October 6, 2011 Turquoise Hill is the translated name of Mongolia’s largest financial investment in its history – the Oyu Tolgoi project. Today’s Cheraine Milburn BK blog is a brief overview of ...
WA FIFO plane stall (0) October 6, 2011 Passengers flying from Newman to Perth faced death when one of their QantasLink 717’s engines stalled soon after take off.
Government to probe toxic blasts at New Acland (0) October 6, 2011 The Queensland Government has launched an investigation into how an explosive blast at New Hope’s New Acland coal mine produced a massive cloud of potentially toxic gas.
Muswellbrook Council and Xstrata in apprentice dispute (0) October 6, 2011 Xstrata and Muswellbrook Shire Council are fighting over apprenticeships issues during National Skills Week.
AGL grabs Hunter vineyard (0) October 5, 2011 The vineyard of prominent merchant banker and coal seam gas objector, the late David Clarke, is set to be sold to AGL, the company whose exploration he opposed.
Asbestos fears for Port Hedland tug workers (0) October 5, 2011 Up to 10 workers at BHP Billiton’s Port Hedland site were exposed to asbestos after completing maintenance work on a tug boat.
Apprentices ditch training for highly paid mine jobs (1) October 5, 2011 The WA Government has urged apprentices to stick with their training after new figures indicating four out of ten drop out.
Greens raise coal port fears (0) October 5, 2011 The Greens have raised fears over the development of the Hay Point Coal Terminal.
Union outrage at New Hope Coal (0) October 5, 2011 Mining unions claim New Hope Coal told employees there was “no money left” for pay raises, and there will only be wage cuts.
Global explorers turn to New Zealand (0) October 5, 2011 A high-powered group of global oil and gas companies have converged on the New Zealand capital Wellington to consider new exploration prospects.
Liberals slam mining tax ‘chaos’ (0) October 5, 2011 The mining tax is “set to become even more chaotic after the Treasurer indicated that new changes are in store,” shadow minister for resources Ian Macfarlane says.
Sundance snaps up sweetened Hanlong deal (0) October 4, 2011 Sundance Resources has recommended a sweetened $1.65 billion all-cash takeover bid from Hanlong Mining to shareholders.
Magellan sees tougher rule for lead mine (0) October 4, 2011 Magellan Metals is likely to see tougher environmental conditions for its Wiluna lead mine following the release of the EPA’s draft recommendations.
Tax forum begins but MRRT and carbon tax stay off agenda (0) October 4, 2011 Business, union, and community representatives will meet in Canberra this week for the Government’s tax forum to discuss the recommendations from the Government’s Henry Review.
BHP acquires HWE’s Pilbara business (0) October 4, 2011 BHP Billiton has finalised the acquisition of Leighton Holding’s HWE Mining iron ore business in WA’s Pilbara.
Aditya Birla Mount Gordon fined for enviro breaches (0) October 4, 2011 Aditya Birla’s Mount Gordon mine has been fined for failing to comply with orders for it to take actions to improve environmental management problems.
Tinkler sells Maules Creek stake for $370 million (0) October 4, 2011 Billionaire Nathan Tinkler’s Aston Resources yesterday announced plans to sell a ten per cent stake in the Hunter Valley Maules Creek coal project for $370 million.
Coal miner fined for dangerous actions (0) October 4, 2011 A North Goonyella coal mine site supervisor has been fined for turning off a methane sensor on an underground LHD.
BMA president speaks out over union claims (0) September 30, 2011 BMA president Stephen Dumble says the mining union is guilty of “scaremongering” employees and the public over its negotiations with its 3,000 Bowen Basin workers.
BHP tips jobs bonanza (0) September 30, 2011 BHP Billiton has predicted Australia’s resources industry will need an extra 170,000 workers in the next five years.
Gina The Lion Heart [Blog] (0) September 30, 2011 Australia’s richest person has a vision of a northern libertarian paradise where the taxes are low and the workers are foreign. Adam Brereton looks closer at Gina Rinehart’s brave new ...
Pike River CEO to leave company (0) September 30, 2011 Peter Whittall, CEO of Pike River Coal, will leave the company.
‘Murder at sea’ allegation over Aussie oil death (0) September 30, 2011 A family lawsuit is alleging Fremantle-based Mermaid Marine’s actions were “tantamount to murder at sea” following the death of an Australian oil worker in the Gulf of Mexico.
Margaret River coal miner told to detail enviro impact (0) September 30, 2011 The West Australian mining warden has ordered Western Coal to provide details of its impact upon aquifers for its Margaret River exploration projects.
Barnett speaks with ‘forked tongue’ on China: Greens (0) September 30, 2011 Greens Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam says WA Premier Colin Barnett’s concern over the sale of the Wesfarmers Premier Coal mine clashes with his previously enthusiastic support of Chinese ...
Brown supports ‘watered down’ mining tax (0) September 30, 2011 Greens leader Bob Brown has put his support behind the Mineral Resources Rent Tax, only because it is better than nothing, he says.
Australia in top ten for global mining (0) September 29, 2011 Australia has been voted the 7th best country in the world to mine, according to a global survey.
No coal stockpile plans for Louisa Point (0) September 29, 2011 North Queensland Bulk Ports says it has no plans to stockpile coal at Louisa Point and will instead focus on infrastructure at Dudgeon point.
Miner killed at Didipo project (0) September 29, 2011 A miner has been killed at OceanaGold’s Dipdipio project in the Philippines.
Sustainable mining: a vision for Australia to lead the world (0) September 29, 2011 Recent high prices for minerals have inspired a lot of companies and countries to start mining. But with a lead-time of up to five years for developing a mining operation, ...
Miners breaching environmental conditions, Murphy says (0) September 29, 2011 Western Australian Auditor General Colin Murphy says he has concerns that mining companies may be getting away with breaching environmental and heritage conditions.
Orica Kooragang Island leak investigation close to completion (0) September 29, 2011 An investigation into the leak of hexavalent chromium at Orica’s Kooragang Island facility is expected to finish this month.
Premier coal mine sale raises concerns (0) September 29, 2011 The sale of Wesfarmers’s Premier coal mine in Collie to Chinese-owned Yancoal Australia for $296.8 million raises concerns for the security of WA’s power supplies, according to WA premier ...
No mining tax on gold, Ferguson says (0) September 29, 2011 Gold will not be included under the mining tax, Federal resources minister Martin Ferguson says.
Mining union throws weight behind carbon tax (0) September 29, 2011 Mining workers in the Hunter Valley do not believe the job scare campaign and fully support the carbon tax, according to the head of Australia’s mining union.
Chevron sends majority of fabrication, engineering overseas for $29 billion LNG project (0) September 28, 2011 WA unions have revealed that Chevron outsourced the majority of its engineering and fabrication for its $29 billion Wheatstone LNG development to overseas companies before the final investment decision was ...
Qantas expands Queensland FIFO services (0) September 28, 2011 Quantaslink has announced plans to base an additional two Boeing 717 jets in Brisbane to cope with Queensland’s mining boom.
BHP bullish on iron ore despite investor worries (0) September 28, 2011 BHP Billiton executives say they are still confident of strong demand for their iron ore despite investor fears of a softening outlook for the mineral.
Palmer strikes a deal for Pilbara iron ore (0) September 28, 2011 Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer says he has agreed on a structure to develop Australasian Resources’ Balmoral South iron ore project in the Pilbara.
Bob Brown calls for gold to be added to mining tax (0) September 28, 2011 Australian Greens leader Bob Brown has called for gold to be included in the Mineral Resources Rent Tax, saying it would add more than a billion dollars to government revenues ...
Governments ramp up moves for wider mining bans (0) September 28, 2011 Upper Hunter mayor Lee Watts has told miners the region is “not open for business” after the council introduced a mining exclusion zone for most of the shire.
Orica leaks mercury vapours (7) September 28, 2011 Orica has leaked higher than allowed levels of mercury vapour into the air from its Botany plant.
Miner killed in British underground coal mine collapse (0) September 28, 2011 One miner has died and another was trapped following a roof collapse at one of the UK’s deepest coal mines.
WA miners see spike in pay (0) September 28, 2011 New figures have shown a massive jump in pay for West Australian miners.
Chevron approves $29 billion Wheatstone LNG project in Pilbara (0) September 27, 2011 Chevron has formally approved the $29 billion Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Chevron is the operator of the Wheatstone Project and holds a 73.6 percent interest in ...
Latest Indonesia helicopter crash kills two miners (0) September 27, 2011 A helicopter chartered by US giant Newmont Mining has crashed in central Indonesia killing two people.
More coal mine job cuts (0) September 27, 2011 Ashton Coal has let another 15 miners go at its open cut mine near Singleton.
WA increases mine safety inspectors (0) September 27, 2011 Western Australia has boosted the number of resources safety inspectors, appointing an additional 27 new inspectors.
Doctors claim FIFO workers “bring diseases” (0) September 27, 2011 Doctors have warned that fly-in fly-out workers are straining medical services and introducing and spreading diseases in mining communities.
UNION ACCUSES WA OF ‘STALLING’ TO AVOID HARMONISED OHS DECISION (0) September 27, 2011 The Australian Council of Trade Unions is shaming the West Australian government for failing to sign off on the national harmonisation of OHS laws, claiming the state is putting ‘politics ...
Rio ups Ivanhoe stake to 49 per cent (0) September 27, 2011 Rio Tinto has upped its share in Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines another half a percentage point to 49 per cent for $72.6 million.
Coal industry slams carbon tax (0) September 27, 2011 Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of investment in coal mines and related businesses are at risk from the carbon tax, according to the Australian Coal Association.
QLD increases mine safety rates (19) September 27, 2011 Queensland mines have increased safety on site, managing to cut down overall lost time injury frequency rates.
WA warned against local content mandates (0) September 26, 2011 A report by the Western Australian Department of Commerce says WA would break World Trade Organisation rules if it imposed local content quotas on mining projects.
Tinkler doubles Newcastle coal plans (0) September 26, 2011 Nathan Tinkler has doubled the projected size of the coal-loader he wants built on the former BHP steelworks in Mayfield.
Resources Fuel Our Growth [Blog] (0) September 26, 2011 Federal Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson discuss the importance of the resources sector following the release of new export figures.
Local councils consider tighter gas control (0) September 26, 2011 Upper hunter shire councillors are today considering a wide-ranging recommendation proposing tighter controls on coalmining and coal seam gas extraction.
Company develops carbon emission technology for gassy coal mines (0) September 26, 2011 Technology has been developed to remove carbon emissions from gassy coal mines.
Accused mining scammer free on bail (0) September 26, 2011 The man accused earlier this month of running a mining recruitment scam in Queensland has surrendered his passport and been released on bail.
Records smashed for resources exports (0) September 26, 2011 Export earnings from resources and energy reached new records in 2010/11, an increase of 9% on the previous records set during the boom of 2008/09.
Apache faces $10,000 fine for $3 billion damge (0) September 23, 2011 The American company behind the 2008 Varanus Island explosion that caused $3 billion damage to Australia’s economy is facing a fine of only $10,000.
Public ‘betrayed’ over Cockburn Cement (0) September 23, 2011 The WA opposition says Cockburn residents have been “betrayed” by the government’s failure to make public the legal appeal by Cockburn Cement against conditions that would have forced it to ...
QRC dismiss local content manufacturing calls (0) September 23, 2011 The Queensland Resources Council has dismissed calls for government intervention and mandated local manufacturing content levels.
Aboriginal MP to sue Woodside opposition over racial slur (0) September 23, 2011 Aboriginal MP Carol Martin said she will sue the people that distributed newsletters labelling her a “coconut” after backing Woodside’s $30 billion LNG development in WA.
Mining tax will threaten SA iron ore industry, SACOME say (0) September 22, 2011 The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy have called for magnetite iron ore to be exempt from the Mineral Resources Rent Tax
WA is more than a foreign owned quarry: Greens (0) September 22, 2011 WA Premier Colin Barnett’s new business deal with China opens Australia to further foreign exploitation of resources and infrastructure, according to Greens senator Scott Ludlam.
Mining leads growth while other sectors fail (0) September 22, 2011 Updated Treasury modelling is predicting that the mining sector will grow by 77 per cent by 2020, while textiles, clothing, and footwear fall 34 per cent and car manufacturing declines ...
Pay rises all-round for BHP top brass (0) September 22, 2011 BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers scored an 8.5 per cent pay rise last financial year to $11.37 million.
Miner tests low impact gold extraction process (0) September 22, 2011 Minotaur Exploration has announced it will conduct field trials for a new CSIRO in-situ gold processing system that does not require cyanide.
Environmental CSG fears escalate (0) September 22, 2011 The coal seam gas industry could extract 300 gigalitres a year from groundwater systems for 25 years, according to the National Water Commission.
Gov to expand FIFO co-ordinator program (0) September 22, 2011 The Gillard Government has announced it will expand its fly in fly out pilot program.
Company fined after workers injured in acid spill (0) September 22, 2011 A West Australian chemical plant has been fined $90 000 after four workers were injured in an acid spill.
Sandvik wins Cadia contracts (0) September 22, 2011 Sandvik has won a contract to supply the Cadia mine with 14 LHDs.
Seven Group bid for National Hire (0) September 21, 2011 The Seven Group has made a takeover offer for the National Hire Group.
Rio Tinto upgrades Kennecott copper reserves (0) September 21, 2011 Rio Tinto has upgraded its copper reserves by 20 million tonnes at its Kennecott Utah Copper mine.
Singleton Council rejects miners’ road bid (0) September 21, 2011 Singleton Council has unanimously rejected Coal & Allied’s proposal to close a road to extend its operations.
Chevron and Wooside contractors sue over ‘comedy of errors’ (0) September 21, 2011 Chevron and Woodside Petroleum are facing further delays in completing their respective Pluto and Gorgon liquefied natural gas projects following legal action from their contractors.
Wayne Swan wins finance minister of the year (0) September 21, 2011 Treasurer Wayne Swan has been named Euromoney’s finance minister of the year for his handling of the economy through and beyond the financial crisis.
BHP provide massive grant for health initiatives (0) September 21, 2011 BHP Billiton has announced a $25 million program to improve the health of women and children in Africa.
Mining contractor killed in car crash (0) September 21, 2011 A 32 year old coal mine contract was killed in Queensland yesterday morning when his car collided with a cattle truck.
Alkane inches closer to Dubbo mine development (0) September 20, 2011 Alkane Resources has inched another step closer to developing one of the world’s largest zirconium resources after releasing results of a definitive feasibility study on its deposit near Dubbo.
Ivanhoe Australia appoint new CFO (0) September 20, 2011 Ivanhoe Australia has appointed Brendan Gill as its new chief financial officer.
Thiess wins Fortescue Solomon contracts (0) September 20, 2011 Thiess has won a $100 million contract for the Phase One development of Fortescue’s Solomon Hub project.
Lock the Gate Alliance admits to misleading report (146) September 20, 2011 The Lock the Gate Alliance, an outspoken national lobby group opposed to coal seam gas exploration, has admitted aspects of its submission to state and federal CSG inquiries may be ...
Strikes continue on BMA coal mines (0) September 20, 2011 Miners at BMA coal mines carried out strikes for a full shift yesterday.
South Australia set for new uranium mine (0) September 20, 2011 South Australia looks set to get a new uranium mine south of Whyalla after positive results from a study by ASX-listed Uranium SA.
AMEC labels mining tax discriminatory (0) September 20, 2011 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies say the latest draft of the mining tax is still discriminatory and has not addressed the issues.
Barnett says mining tax angers China (0) September 20, 2011 China is angry at the federal government over its proposed minerals resource rent tax, according to Western Australian premier Colin Barnett.
Greenpeace threatens BP over Bight exploration (0) September 19, 2011 Greenpeace says BP is asking for trouble by exploring the Great Australian Bight in search of oil.
Hunter mining land uses policy draft released (0) September 19, 2011 The Muswellbrook Shire Council has released a draft policy governing mining land use and how to balance its position in the community.
Thousands march over Sydney CSG exploration (0) September 19, 2011 Thousands of people gathered in Sydney’s inner west yesterday to call on NSW premier Barry O’Farrell to strip coal seam gas miners of their licence to drill.