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DMP Mount Magnet office closed (0) July 25, 2011 The Department of Mines and Petroleum has temporarily ceased operations at its Mt Magnet office.
Lobby groups slam Arkaroola mining ban (0) July 22, 2011 South Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Uranium Association have voiced their disappointment in the Arkaroola mining ban.
Mining in Arkaroola banned (1) July 22, 2011 South Australian premier Mike Rann has banned mining in the state’s Arkaroola wilderness.
Lifting Burra mining ban conditional, councillor says (0) July 22, 2011 Conditions must be in place if the ban on Burra’s Monster copper mine is lifted, Goyder Council head John Brak says.
More strikes at BMA mines (0) July 22, 2011 Following on from a total ban on overtime, unions have pledged to continue industrial action against BMA over rostering and pay requirements.
QLD flood damage confirmed (21) July 22, 2011 The coal industry in Queensland has confirmed the extensive damage caused by widespread flooding last year.
Moratorium extended on fracking in NSW (0) July 22, 2011 $Moratorium extended on fracking in NSW$ Tougher rules on the fracking process used to extract coal seam gas will be introduced in New South Wales.
Ernest Henry set new safety records (0) July 22, 2011 Xstrata’s Ernest Henry mine has set a new record safety achievement in the first half of 2010.
Greens call for Arkaroola mining ban (0) July 22, 2011 Greens MP Mark Parnell says he hopes the South Australian Government will today announce a full ban on mining in the Arkaroola wilderness in the northern Flinders Ranges.
100% FIFO necessary: BMA boss (0) July 22, 2011 BMA has weighed in on the debate surrounding the company’s proposed 100 per cent fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Caval Ridge operations near Moranbah, saying plans have been misunderstood.
Planned second escape route never built at Pike River (0) July 21, 2011 The safety of the Pike River coal mine prior to the fatal explosions in November is still facing intense scrutiny, with a Mines Rescue Service report finding that using the ...
Angry coal seam gas protestors crash Gillard meeting (0) July 21, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has evaded coal seam gas protests as she continues her carbon tax roadshow in Queensland.
Teen arrested over Tinkler car theft (0) July 21, 2011 An arrest has been made over the theft of mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s luxury car.
FIFO could save QLD tourism (0) July 21, 2011 The much-criticised fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangements used in the resources industry may have more important benefits than first thought, particularly for the tourism market in Queensland.
Zimbabwe threatens to kick out foreign miners (0) July 21, 2011 Foreign miners will be expelled from Zimbabwe unless they meet a September deadline for a proposal to sell the majority of shares to locals, the Zimbabwean empowerment minister says.
“Average” mines don’t exist: Queensland mining industry (0) July 21, 2011 The coal industry in Queensland believes there is no such thing as the “average” mines the Gillard government’s carbon tax refers to.
Nomad wins Rio Tinto accommodation contracts (0) July 21, 2011 Nomad Building Solutions have been awarded two contracts for accommodation at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore projects.
WA Gov sets magnetite royalty rate (0) July 20, 2011 The West Australian Government has announced a set royalty rate of 5% for magnetite concentrates.
Perth reclassified as regional city (0) July 20, 2011 Perth will be reclassified as a regional city, to make it easier to employ foreign workers.
BHP achieves record iron ore production (0) July 20, 2011 BHP Billiton has lifted its global iron production by nearly 10%, achieving a new record.
Your jobs are safe, PM tells NSW coalminers (0) July 20, 2011 In the midst of intense opposition from within the resources sector about the federal government’s carbon tax, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sought to assure workers and employers it will ...
Workers strike at Dampier (0) July 20, 2011 Mermaid Marine employees will carry out strike action at their Dampier Supply Base.
Toro’s WA uranium project enters next phase (0) July 20, 2011 Toro Energy’s Wiluna uranium project has entered the public exhibition phase of assessment.
Govt has no power in FMG, Aboriginal land debate (0) July 20, 2011 The dispute between Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation over mining on traditional land will not have any state government involvement, because it has no legal power ...
Next generation copper smelting technology (5) July 20, 2011 A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and a Chinese company will develop the next generation of copper smelting technology.
NSWMC say Gov. has carbon tax figures wrong (0) July 20, 2011 The NSW Minerals Council say the Government has the carbon tax figures wrong when it comes to coal mines.
Former Pike River CEO’s day in court (0) July 20, 2011 The former chief executive of Pike River Coal, Peter Whittall has taken the stand at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the November 19 tragedy that killed 29 men underground.
FIFO debate continues: protests expected (23) July 19, 2011 Fly-in fly-out workers may decrease significantly in coming years, as the industry focuses on better health and safety of its staff.
Pike River Inquiry: safety recommendations ignored (36) July 19, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy has heard a federal MP ignored recommendations to improve safety in the mine, and others were delayed for over a ...
Possible 24hr strikes at Bowen Basin mines (0) July 19, 2011 The strikes at BHPBilliton’s Bowen Basin mines look set to continue as the company fails to reach an agreement with the union.
Mining communities call on Bligh to reject FIFO bid (0) July 19, 2011 Residents from mining communities around Queensland will meet in Moranbah tonight to call on the Bligh Government to reject BMA’s 100% FIFO bid.
Mining tax uncompetitive, AMEC says (0) July 19, 2011 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies say the Minerals Resource Rent Tax will be anti-competitive and create an uneven playing field between emerging miners and large conglomerates.
Twiggy refuses cash for Pilbara Aboriginal community in “social breakdown” (0) July 19, 2011 Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has added more fuel to the fire in the disagreement between his company and an Aboriginal community in the Pilbara.
Pacific Energy wins Sandfire power station contract (0) July 19, 2011 Pacific Energy has won the contract to build a 20MW power station at Sandfire Resources’ Degrussa copper gold project.
Combet hits out at Coal Association (0) July 19, 2011 The minister for Climate Change Greg Combet has claimed the Australian Coal Association is trying to frighten workers and regional communities over the carbon tax.
Mining diabetes program launched (0) July 18, 2011 A Diabetes Australia program has launched, targeting type 2 diabetes amongst miners.
Hanlong bid for Sundance Resources (0) July 18, 2011 Chinese firm Hanlong Mining Investment has made a 100% bid for Sundance Reosurces at $ .50 a share.
NRW wins Fortescue Solomon contracts (0) July 18, 2011 NRW Civil and Mining have won a number of new mining contracts at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.
Goldminex signs farm-in with Vale (0) July 18, 2011 Goldminex has signed a farm in agreement with Vale for PNG copper.
Pike River inquest delayed; CEO to face inquiry (0) July 18, 2011 The inquest into the Pike River disaster has been delayed as the miner’s chairman is due to take the stand.
Short Survey: Chance to win a $500 flight centre gift card. (0) July 18, 2011 Our R&R survey is closing, and so is your last chance to win.
Chilean miners sue over disaster (0) July 18, 2011 The Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months have sued the Chile Government for negligence.
Calls to stop Central Coast coal mining (0) July 15, 2011 The Federal member for Wyong has called on the State Government to ban all coal mining in the region.
Macmahon win Tropicana Gold contract (0) July 15, 2011 Macmahon Holdings have won a ten year mining contract to develop the Tropicana Gold project.
Changes to reporting criteria for coal and CSG exploration in NSW (0) July 15, 2011 Changes have been made to the planning and performance reporting criteria for the New South Wales coal and coal seam gas industries.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 4 [Video] (0) July 15, 2011 This week we run through the carbon tax, the Pike River enquiry, and a bad week for mining safety.
Gold mining fears in the Hunter Valley (0) July 15, 2011 Land owners in the Hunter’s Karuah River Valley have raised concerns over Gold of Ophir’s application for exploration.
Xstrata wins award for fossil research (0) July 15, 2011 Xstrata Mt Isa has been awarded the Riversleigh Society Medal for its support of fossil researc
Don’t play blame game: mother of Pike River baby (0) July 15, 2011 The mother of the baby girl born to one of the Pike River miners trapped below ground says there is not point in blaming people over the tragedy.
Dispute at QLD coal mine puts 400 jobs at risk (0) July 15, 2011 About 400 jobs are in the balance as two mining companies continue to argue about a marketing agreement, causing a Queensland mine’s stockpiles to reach near capacity.
Multiple warnings over Pike River mine’s safety (0) July 14, 2011 A New Zealand mine expert told the Pike River inquiry he gave multiple warnings over safety risks at the coal mine.
NSW safety conference this month (0) July 14, 2011 The NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy are hosting the ‘No Room for Error, Risk + Response’ safety conference at the end of July.
Industrea win Lady Annie contract (0) July 14, 2011 Industrea’s mining services division has won a contract extension at the Lady Annie copper mine.
Coal seam gas alliance formed (0) July 14, 2011 The first ever research alliance to support sustainable development of the coal seam gas industry has formed.
NRW wins Fortescue contracts (0) July 14, 2011 NRW has won rail contracts for Fortescue’s iron ore projects.
Pike River mining approach inadequate: geologists (0) July 13, 2011 Geologists have labelled Pike River Coal’s approach to mine geology inadequate, on the third day of the Royal Commission inquiry.
Lynas rare earths plant awards construction contract (0) July 13, 2011 Lynas Corporation has signed a Letter of Award with Toyo-Thai for the construction of its rare earth plant in Malaysia.
Germans enter Australian conveyor belt market (0) July 13, 2011 ConiTech has acquired Australian conveyor belt company M.I.R.S.
Fortescue consider Chinese float (0) July 13, 2011 Fortescue Metals have confirmed it is considering a float on either the Hong Kong or Shanghai stock exchanges.
Real mine experience in the centre of Perth (0) July 12, 2011 Mining students in Western Australia have the opportunity to learn about the industry right in the middle of the Perth CBD.
Lithgow quarry extends operating hours (0) July 12, 2011 A quarry will extend its operating hours after winning an appeal against a council decision to refuse an extension.
Mine companies exploring old mining regions (0) July 12, 2011 Two mining companies will begin an aerial survey of the exploration licence area on the old Orara goldfield in northern New South Wales.
Controversy at Pike River Inquiry (0) July 12, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy got off to a controversial start yesterday, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder saying Pike had been “over-optimistic” about ...
Pacific Energy to build gold mine power station (0) July 12, 2011 Pacific Energy has won the contract for a 3MW power station at Avoca Mining’s Chalice gold mine.
Peabody bids for Macarthur Coal (10) July 12, 2011 Peabody Energy has offered to buy Macarthur Coal for almost $5 billion; one day after the announcement of the carbon tax put coalmining at risk throughout Australia.
NSW may close coal power plants (0) July 12, 2011 NSW is considering the closure of coal fired power plants on the back of the Federal Government’s plan to pay some power stations to shut down.
BMA strikes to restart (0) July 12, 2011 While the latest round of work stoppages at BMA coal mines concludes, unions will take further industrial action this week.
Rio Tinto slams carbon tax (5) July 11, 2011 Rio Tinto has warned of the damage the tax will have on investment and export for the mining industry.
Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry underway (0) July 11, 2011 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal tragedy is expected to hear some explosive evidence when it gets underway at 11:30am today.
Carbon tax threatens thosuands of ‘real people with real jobs’ (0) July 11, 2011 The mining industry has raised its opposing voice to the carbon tax, saying it place thousands of jobs at risk and close coal mines within three years.
Caterpillar completes Bucyrus acquisition (0) July 11, 2011 Caterpillar has announced the finalisation of its Bucyrus acquisition.
Carbon Tax: The basics (0) July 11, 2011 The key elements of the upcoming carbon tax.
Hunter contractor fined for mine accident (0) July 11, 2011 A Newcastle contract company has been fined $55 000 after a miner’s leg was crushed by plant equipment.
Man loses leg in Fortescue Port Hedland accident (19) July 11, 2011 A man has lost a leg and had the other crushed at Fortescue Metals’ iron ore facility at Port Hedland on Friday.
Hunter Valley air quality worsens (0) July 8, 2011 A jump in Hunter Valley residents with respiratory problems has brought the focus on effect of mining on the region’s air quality.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 3 [Video] (0) July 8, 2011 This week, Cole talks about the death of a miner at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore facility, the Carbon Tax, and a study that says burning coal halts global warming, ...
BMA lodges FIFO application for Caval Ridge (0) July 8, 2011 BMA has lodged an official application for a 100% fly in fly out workforce at their Caval Ridge coal mine.
Miners’ anger over BHP death site orders (4) July 8, 2011 Miners were ordered back to work just hours after a man was killed at BHP’s Port Hedland facility.
UQ offers carbon management workshops (0) July 7, 2011 The University of Queensland is offering the resources industries workshops to help manage their carbon costs.
Carbon tax price revealed (0) July 7, 2011 The Federal Government is believed to have set the carbon price at $23 tonne ahead of its official launch on Sunday.
Miner pleads guilty to drunken rampage (0) July 7, 2011 A 40 year-old underground miner has pleaded guilty to a drunken rampage across Emerald, Queensland.
Minara Murrin Murrin acid plant offline (0) July 7, 2011 Minara Resources has announced that its acid plant at the Murrin Murrin nickel cobalt mine is offline.
Miner killed at BHP Port Hedland site (0) July 7, 2011 A 27 year-old man has been crushed to death at BHP Billiton’s iron ore loading facility at Finucane Island in Port Hedland.
Bradken acquires two wear plate companies (0) July 7, 2011 Bradken has acquired Norcast and Australian and Overseas Alloy for $222 million.
Hunter miner loses injury appeal (0) July 7, 2011 Wambo coal mine has lost its appeal against a payout for a worker injured on site.
CAT sign autonomous truck deal with Fortescue (50) July 6, 2011 Caterpillar and Westrac have signed an MOU with Fortescue to implement autonomous vehicles at its Solomon iron ore hub.
Burning coal stops global warming, study claims (0) July 6, 2011 China’s increased coal usage in the last decade has stopped global warming, according to a new study.
We can’t just keep doing the same thing: mining professor (0) July 6, 2011 A leading professor in the mining industry says companies need to get serious about safety and technology if they want to be allowed to continue operating.
Tasmanian mining exploration fears (0) July 5, 2011 The Tasmanian Minerals Council have voiced concerns following forest peace talks.
Federal govt does not own our resources: WA Mines Minster (0) July 5, 2011 The biggest problem for the Western Australian resources industry and economy will be the federal government, the state’s Mines and Petroleum Minister said.
BMA coal strikes at Goonyella (0) July 5, 2011 Workers at the Goonyella coal mine picketed yesterday as industrial action escalates.
M&E WA starts today (0) July 5, 2011 The Mining and Engineering WA exhibition starts today.
MinRes wins $1bn Fortescue plant contract (0) July 5, 2011 Mineral Resources has won the contract for Fortescue’s second ore processing facility at its Christmas Creek mine.
Watpac wins Iluka contracts (0) July 5, 2011 Watpac has won a number of earthworks mining contracts across Australia.
Mega Arctic iron ore mine planned (0) July 5, 2011 Britain’s richest man is planning a massive open cut iron ore mine, worth a potential $21 billion, in the Arctic Circle.
NZ Government won’t contribute to Pike recovery efforts, minister says (0) July 5, 2011 Acting New Zealand energy and resources minister Hekia Parata says the government will not contribute to the cost of recovering the remains of the Pike River victims.
Incomplete carbon tax to be unveiled Sunday (0) July 5, 2011 The Federal Government has announced it will unveil its carbon pricing scheme on Sunday, despite being unfinished.
NSW mining industry supports Kronic ban (0) July 4, 2011 The decision by the New South Wales government to ban synthetic cannabis products has been welcomed by the state’s leading industry body.
Japan uncovers huge rare earth seabed deposits (0) July 4, 2011 Japan has reportedly discovered massive potential seabed rare earths deposits 1000 times larger than those on land, researchers say.
Union supports Pike River boycott (0) July 4, 2011 The visiting union head has warned that the Pike River inquiry is being closely watched by the worldwide mining community, with concerns about its safety standards.
Forty trapped in Chinese coal mines (0) July 4, 2011 Forty Chinese coal miners are trapped underground as China touts increased mine safety.
International tender for Aurukun bauxite (0) July 4, 2011 The Queensland Government will conduct an international tender for the development rights of the Aurukun bauxite in Western Cape York.
Palmer linked to company ignoring mine ban (0) July 4, 2011 Mining magnate Clive Palmer is under fire for involvement with a company ignoring a mining ban in the world’s most ecologically diverse marine environment.
Macmahon wins Rio contracts (0) July 4, 2011 Macmahon Holdings has been awarded three mining contracts from Rio Tinto.
Fortescue breaches miners’ privacy (0) July 4, 2011 Fortescue Metals Groups has been accused of breaching its workers privacy through forced locker searches.
Arafura secures rare earth plant land (0) July 1, 2011 Arafura Resources has secured a site in Whyalla, South Australia, for its rare earths processing plant.v
Miners worldwide will boycott Pike River: union (0) July 1, 2011 Pike River Coal is facing an international boycott unless it defines clear plans to recover the bodies of the 29 men who died underground in November.
Cardno acquires BEC Engineering (6) July 1, 2011 Infrastructure group Cardno has acquired mining contractor BEC Engineering.
LNG company says fracking not dangerous (0) July 1, 2011 $LNG company says fracking not dangerous$ A gas company extracting liquid natural gas (LNG) from its reserves in the Surat and Bowen Basin has defending its fracking techniques.
Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 2 [Video] (0) July 1, 2011 In this weeks Australian Mining Weekly wrap, Jess and Cole look at the political slanging match heating up over the Mining Tax, the low divorce rate of miners, a new ...
Industry alliance set to fight carbon tax (0) July 1, 2011 An alliance of industry groups has come together to fight the proposed carbon tax.
Pollies call for better review of foreign investment in farmland (0) July 1, 2011 Politicians have called for a review of foreign investment regulation in a bid to protect valuable food-producing farmland.
Increase safety measures at Lynas rare earths plant, IAEA say (0) July 1, 2011 Lynas Corp has been told to lift the safety standards at its Malaysian rare earths processing plant.
Mine tyres cost more than a Mercedes (0) July 1, 2011 Would you rather buy a tyre for a mining truck or a Mercedes sports car? Because the latter could be cheaper.
Anglo Coal CEO warns against mining taxes (0) July 1, 2011 Anglo Coal chief executive Cynthia Carroll has warned against governments seeking excessive taxes if they want continued mining investment.
FMG reaches indigenous employment target (0) June 30, 2011 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced it has reached its target to train and employ 300 Aboriginal people by the end of June.
ACCC accepts Hunter Valley rail arrangements (0) June 30, 2011 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today accepted arrangements to remove bottlenecks on the log jammed Hunter Valley rail network.
Tinkler requests extension on payment for Knights deal (0) June 30, 2011 Nathan Tinkler’s bid to buy the Newcastle Knights has is in doubt, with the mining magnate unable to meet crucial financial commitments in time for the handover deadline today.
Newcrest CEO steps down (0) June 30, 2011 Newcrest CEO Ian Smith will officially step down tomorrow.
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.