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Minara aiming to boost female miner numbers (0) March 30, 2011 Minara Resources is looking to increase the number of women on its mines to address the skills shortage.
Rio’s bid for half of Riversdale stalls (0) March 29, 2011 The outcome of Rio Tinto’s bid for a majority stake in Riversdale Mining is expected to be announced today.
Mining mental health forum today (0) March 29, 2011 The Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health is holding a forum in Perth today, focused on miner’s health and suicide prevention.
Pike River survivors tell of harrowing escape (0) March 29, 2011 The two men who escaped the Pike River Coal disaster say there was a window of time when rescuers could have entered the mine and possibly retrieved the 29 men ...
Macarthur’s Coppabella Mine goes blue for men’s cancer (0) March 29, 2011 The giant new dragline bucket at Macarthur Coal’s Coppabella Mine has been painted blue to raise awareness for men’s health and cancer.
QRC slams QLD Gov Stradbroke mining ban (0) March 29, 2011 The QRC’s Michael Roche has called on the QLD State Government to look at its own policies “instead of ramming draconian legislation through to end sand mining on North Stradbroke ...
Xstrata keeping kids healthy in Mount Isa (0) March 29, 2011 Xstrata has launched a program to provide regular physical activity in local parks and provide parents with healthy eating tips in Mount Isa.
Ausenco win Isaac Plains coal plant contract (0) March 28, 2011 Ausenco has won a $25 million contract to provide services to the CHPP at the Isaac Plains Coal Mine until June 2012.
MMG to expand Golden Grove by up to $100m (0) March 28, 2011 China’s state owned MMG is set to commit to a $100 million expansion as early as this week to a significant expansion of the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine east of ...
Monday Morning Mining Game (0) March 28, 2011 A little mining game on a monday morning.
Community meeting for Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion (0) March 28, 2011 The third stage of the Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion in Queensland will be discussed with the community at an information session tomorrow.
Coal train support rail yard approved for the Hunter (0) March 28, 2011 Pacific National has announced the construction of a $110 million train support rail yard at Greta, in the Hunter Valley.
Rio union battle to go global (0) March 28, 2011 The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has taken its battle with Rio Tinto Alcan to a new level.
QLD opposition against North Stradbroke sand mining ban (0) March 28, 2011 The Queensland opposition has slammed the decision by the Bligh government to declare a fifth of North Stradbroke Island national parkland, banning sandmining.
Vale CEO Roger Agnelli kicked out (0) March 28, 2011 The Brazilian Government has brought down pressure on Vale to kick current CEO Roger Agnelli out of the top position.
Galaxy Resources’ solar powered lithium mine (1) March 25, 2011 Galaxy Resources has received an award for its solar tracking panels at its Mt Cattlin lithium mine.
More gas vents requested at Hunter mine (0) March 25, 2011 Yancoal, the owner of the Ashton coal mine in the Hunter Valley, is calling on the state government to approve the installation of more gas wells to vent methane from ...
QR national approve Goonyella coal rail expansion (0) March 25, 2011 QR National has approved a $185 million expansion of the Goonyella coal rail network.
More exploration needed in QLD (0) March 25, 2011 In the wake of a “horrible year” for the Queensland mining industry, the state’s peak mining body has called on the sunshine state to improve investor confidence in the mining ...
Gillard Government threatens WA infrastructure over mining royalty rates (0) March 25, 2011 The Federal Government has stated that $2 billion in funding for infrastructure upgrades could be under threat if WA tries to increase mining royalty rates under the Mineral Resources Rent ...
NSW left out of funding: Minerals Council (0) March 25, 2011 The NSW Minerals Council has accused the Federal Government of overlooking the state on funding from the mining tax.
BHP to expand WA iron ore; QLD coal operations (0) March 25, 2011 BHP Billiton has approved $US 7.6 billion to continue the expansion of its Western Australian Pilbara iron ore operations.
Twiggy Forrest says BHP designed mining tax (0) March 24, 2011 Despite changes to the mining tax recommended by Don Argus, Fortescue Metals chief executive Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest says the tax remains unfair and is “designed” by BHP.
New guide offers advice for FIFO families (0) March 24, 2011 A new guide with advice for mining families has been released, offering tips and guidance to ease the pressure of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) on relationships and families.
New bridge to boost New Hope Group operations (0) March 24, 2011 A new bridge to be built over a busy road is expected to improve operations for the New Hope Group’s operations west of Ipswich.
WA explosives plant gets the go ahead (0) March 24, 2011 A new explosives manufacturing plant in the Burrup Peninsula has been given the green light.
Sibelco to take mining ban to media (0) March 24, 2011 Mining company Sibelco has been forced to close its major mine eight years earlier than expected and says it will take the matter to the mass media.
Sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto Yarwun refinery (0) March 24, 2011 Investigations are being carried out into a sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery.
Alan Boeckmann retires from BHP board (0) March 24, 2011 Alan Boeckmann has announced his retirement from the board of BHP Billiton.
Twiggy Forrest Australia’s richest businessman (0) March 23, 2011 As the mining industry continues to flourish, executives in the sector are turning record profits, with Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest today named as Australia’s richest businessman.
Poseidon Nickel to carry out massive drilling at Windarra (0) March 23, 2011 Poseidon Nickel is set to carry out the largest diamond drilling program at Windarra since the 1980s, the miner says.
Xstrata accused of pushing QLD farmers out (0) March 23, 2011 Xstrata coal has been accused of forcing long-term farming families out of their properties with its project at Wandoan, in Queensland’s southern inland.
Rinehart could lose 25 per cent stake in iron ore deposit (0) March 23, 2011 Gina Rinehart has been told to share her Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit, and may have to give up a 25 per cent stake when her appeals over a 10-year ...
Pike River families say Royal Commission of Inquiry too short (0) March 23, 2011 The families of the Pike River Coal victims say The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy will need more than 15 weeks to properly examine the incident.
Anglo American lodge application for Drayton coal mine extension (0) March 23, 2011 Anglo American has lodged an application to expand its coal operations in the Hunter Valley.
30 bodies retrieved from Pakistan mine (0) March 23, 2011 Latest information from the Pakistan mine collapse says 45 miners were working in the underground coal mine at the time of explosion and collapse and all are confirmed dead.
Safety concerns see walk out at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery (0) March 23, 2011 There has been a mass walkout at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site over safety concerns.
Pakistan mine collapse toll at 52 (0) March 22, 2011 Latest estimates for the death toll at the Pakistan coal mine that collapsed on Sunday have reached 52.
Oakajee denies Australian report of cost blow out (0) March 22, 2011 Murchison Metals has slammed a report about Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) today in The Australian, which it says was unsubstantiated and speculative.
Iluka; Bemax propose mineral sand mines in NSW (0) March 22, 2011 Iluka Resources and Bemax Resources have put forward plans for new mineral sand mines in Balranald, NSW.
Sand mining to cease on North Stradbroke Island by 2025 (0) March 22, 2011 Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a timetable to completely phase out sand mining on North Stradbroke Island.
Details of Pike River commission of inquiry released (0) March 22, 2011 Details of the royal commission of inquiry into the series of explosions at Pike River have been released, with a preliminary hearing set for 5 April in Greymouth.
Imdex acquires Mud-Data (0) March 22, 2011 Imdex has acquired Mud-Data, a German drilling fluids and equipment company.
Miner denies secret payments to QLD Minister Nuttall (0) March 22, 2011 Queensland Mining identity Harold Shand gave $60 000 to Cabinet minister Gordon Nuttall, who requested cash to buy several houses, a jury has been told.
Margaret River coal project denied by the EPA (0) March 22, 2011 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has knocked backed the Vasse Coal project in Western Australia’s Margaret River region following a board meeting yesterday.
Anglo American suspends coal mine operations (0) March 22, 2011 Anglo American has halted operations at its Dawson and Callide coal mines following two serious incidents.
Pakistan mine blast kills 21 (0) March 21, 2011 The death toll of a coal mine that collapsed after a methane explosion has risen to 21, with 15 more bodies recovered by rescue workers today.
Exciting time for gas industry, Ferguson says (0) March 21, 2011 Following the release of an ABARES report on Australian Energy, Resources and Energy minister Martin Ferguson stated that it was an exciting time for coal seam gas.
Anti-mining activists protest in Sydney (0) March 21, 2011 Heavy rain didn’t stop over 1000 anti-coal mining and coal seam gas activists from around New South Wales have holding a protest in Sydney yesterday.
Rising boom yet fewer mining jobs (0) March 21, 2011 Despite a growth in mining, a report says South Australia’s resources sector employs 5000 fewer people than it did in 2007.
Wind powered mine Australian first (0) March 21, 2011 In a move that is sure to please environmental activists, Tectonic Resources has announced the Phillips River Project could be the first wind powered mining operation in Australia.
QLD to develop new blasting guidelines (0) March 21, 2011 After two dangerous blasting incidents at BMA coal mines, Queensland is new developing new shot firing guidelines, Stirling Hinchliffe says.
Centennial wants to extend Myuna mine (0) March 21, 2011 Centennial Coal has lodged plans to extend the life of its Myuna mine at Wangi Wangi until 2031.
EPA to rule today on Margaret River coal mine (0) March 21, 2011 Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency will rule today on the level of assessment for a proposed coal mine in the State’s Margaret River region.
Cobbora mine deal could cost taxpayers $6 billion (0) March 18, 2011 The development of the Cobbora mine in New South Wales’s central west is expected to cost billions of dollars more in taxpayer dollars than originally thought.
Decision on Tarkine mine announced today (0) March 18, 2011 The decision on the contentious Tarkine mine in Tasmania’s north west is expected to be announced today.
Grosvenor Coal project moving forward (0) March 18, 2011 Anglo American’s Grosvenor underground coal project, near Moranbah is one step closer, with the company releasing the Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
Government moves towards more Indigenous employment in resource sector (0) March 18, 2011 The Gillard government and the Aboriginal Mining and Building Association (AMBA) may be joining forces, along with the Downer Group Coal Mine to employ 30 Indigenous workers.
Blood lead levels drop in Mount Isa (0) March 18, 2011 A study by Queensland Health has shown a significant drop in the blood lead levels of children in Mount Isa.
Hay Point coal port development moves forward (5) March 17, 2011 Aurecon joint venture Aurecon Hatch is working with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to assist in developing a master plan for Hay Point’s expansion.
Carbon tax could damage foreign mining investments (0) March 17, 2011 The proposed carbon tax may damage foreign mining investment in Australia, with companies confused about how the tax will affect them.
Pike River putting sale ahead of recovery: families (0) March 17, 2011 Families of the Pike River Coal victims say the receivers are more concerned with selling the mine than recovering the bodies of those killed in the disaster.
Barnett supports WA FIFO community (0) March 17, 2011 West Australian premier Colin Barnett has backed plan to create a fly in fly out community in Manjiump.
Focus Minerals’ production to rise by up to 60 000oz per year (0) March 17, 2011 Mining has started at Focus Minerals’ high-grade underground mine, The Mount and could add up to 60 000 ounces per year of gold to the company’s output.
Bowen Basin sees record FIFO numbers (0) March 17, 2011 Non resident FIFO and DIDO mining numbers reached a record high in the Bowen Basin last year.
Rio Tinto profit more than doubles; drops injury rate (0) March 16, 2011 Rio Tinto has released its yearly review, outlining its jump in profits and increased safety on site.
Mining apprenticeships fast-tracked (0) March 16, 2011 Adult apprentices will be fast tracked in a new trial in Queensland, as well as a new visa to bring in more temporary migrants to fill skills shortages in the ...
Gindalbie Metals announces new CEO; increases Karara cost (0) March 16, 2011 Gindalbie Metals has announced the appointment of Tim Netscher as its new managing director and CEO from the end of April 2011.
Premier Keneally outlines strict coal seam gas guidelines (0) March 16, 2011 New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally has sided with farmers and environmentalists on the contentious issue of coal seam gas.
Anglo American under investigation for mine safety breaches (0) March 16, 2011 Anglo American’s Queensland operations are under investigation following dangerous incidents including the sudden flooding of part of the Grasstree coal mine.
Lights, Camera, Coal [Video] (0) March 15, 2011 A new reality show about coal miners will showcase the daily realities at a coal mining site.
Oakajee gets conditional approval (0) March 15, 2011 Two major infrastructure proposals for the Oakajee deepwater port project has been given conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Blasting on hold at BMA coal mines (0) March 15, 2011 The Queensland mines inspectorate has put a hold on blasting at BMA’s Saraji and Peak Downs coal mines.
Norton Gold Fields completes coal sell off (0) March 15, 2011 Norton Gold Fields has announced it has completed a sell off of its coal projects.
Solid Energy’s warnings about Pike River bid (0) March 15, 2011 Solid Energy’s bid for the devastated Pike River Coal mine has come with a warning from the company that is prepared to spend up to $100 million drawing up plans ...
Magellan restarts lead mining at Wiluna; holds off on transport (0) March 15, 2011 Magellan Metals has restarted operations at the Wiluna lead mine but has delayed transportation.
Bligh faces Darling Down anger over mining (0) March 14, 2011 Unhappy landholders and environmentalists in the Darling Downs have called for miners to be blocked from their communities.
FIFO miners should subsidise airport, Chandler says (0) March 14, 2011 Mining companies should aid part of a million dollar upgrade of the Alpha airport in central west Queensland, Barcaldine mayor Rob Chandler has said.
Solid Energy wants to buy Pike River (0) March 14, 2011 The embattled Pike River Coal mine may have a future, following revelations New Zealand’s state-owned mining company Solid Energy want to purchase the coal mine.
QLD communities rally against FIFO (1) March 14, 2011 Almost 400 people from across Queensland’s Bowen Basin turned out to a rally over the weekend to protest against the increasing numbers of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in the mining ...
AJ Lucas sells drilling services company to Industrea (0) March 14, 2011 AJ Lucas has sold its Underground In-Seam Services drilling business to Industrea for $25.5 million.
Mining activists ‘killing off jobs’ in New Zealand: ACT (0) March 14, 2011 Environmental activists are “killing off jobs” in the industry that is crucial for New Zealand’s economic future; mining.
Underground collapse stops work at Birla Mount Gordon (0) March 14, 2011 Underground mining work has been suspended at Aditya Birla Minerals’ Mount Gordon copper mine following a collapse of the F1 vent shaft collar.
Coal protestors block Newcastle port (0) March 14, 2011 Rising Tide environmental activists blocked coal exports at Newcastle on Sunday.
Did you know Australian Mining has a digital edition? (0) March 11, 2011 Australian Mining now has it’s magazines online.
Xstrata moves on developments at Mcarthur River Mine (0) March 11, 2011 Xstrata Zinc has announced it is looking to increase capacity at its MacArthur River Mine (MRM) in the Northern Territory.
St Barbara sees rain disruption at Gwalia gold mine (0) March 11, 2011 St Barbara’s Gwalia mine has seen limited flooding and damage to the Hoover decline and the lowest parts of the mine.
Rio Tinto increases Riversdale offer (0) March 11, 2011 Rio Tinto has increased its offer to for coal producer Riversdale Mining, in an effort to avoid a shareholder standoff.
Allied Gold denies PNG spill (0) March 11, 2011 Australian mining company Allied Gold has denied reports of waste is killing marine life in Papua New Guinea.
Unsafe Practices: How not to blast [Video] (0) March 11, 2011 Two Canadians show how not to carry out blasting on site.
Detention centre “little better than camp sites” (0) March 11, 2011 Refuge advocates have attacked a new detention centre for asylum seekers, saying the conditions are little better than a camp sites, such as those used to house workers in the ...
Macmahon wins Gladstone LNG civil works contract (0) March 11, 2011 Macmahon Holdings has been awarded the Gladstone LNG civil works sub contract in Queensland by Bechtel Australia.
More fights for QLD FIFO workers (0) March 11, 2011 Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in Queensland will have more flights available to them in the coming month, as Qantas increases its number of aircraft.
Learn from Singapore, Rinehart says (0) March 10, 2011 Australia’s richest person, head of mining company Hancock Prospecting Gina Rinehart has suggested Australia should follow in the footsteps of Singapore, by minimising red tape and encouraging guest workers to ...
Mining, minerals and megatrends [Podcast] (0) March 10, 2011 As a resource-hungry world looks to Australia for depleting natural resources, being able to deliver ‘more from less’ will require not only science and innovation, but a change to the ...
Tony Burke allows Tarkine environmental protection to drop (0) March 10, 2011 Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has allowed proposals to protect the Tarkine wilderness area in Tasmania to drop.
Coal mining and gas exclusion zones in Hunter Valley (0) March 10, 2011 State Planning Minister Tony Kelly will put forward coal and gas mining exclusion zones as part of Labor’s land use strategy.
Prince William to visit Pike River; Queensland (0) March 10, 2011 The people of Greymouth are “tickled pink”, according to Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, about the impending visit of Prince William.
Mine Stabilisation Plan at Pike River (0) March 9, 2011 Pike River Coal receivers have announced they have resumed control of the mine stabilisation at the underground mine where 29 men were killed in November.
Coal miners in hospital after blast (0) March 9, 2011 Twenty four miners from BMA’s Peak Downs and Saraji mines have been taken hospital following two separate blasts.
Xstrata’s new chairman announced (0) March 9, 2011 Xstrata has appointed a new chairman, increasing speculation the mining giant is looking to merge with commodities company Glencore.
Mining licenses in Dharawal conservation area revealed (0) March 9, 2011 The Coalition has been dealt a blow for one of its key election platforms, with unpublicised mining licenses revealed on its planned national park in Sydney.
Coalmine cracks leaking methane gas into Sydney drinking water catchment (0) March 9, 2011 A coalmine has cracked the rock underneath it and methane gas is now bubbling through one of Sydney’s key drinking water catchments.
Stricter mine safety laws in QLD (0) March 9, 2011 Changes outlined in Parliament yesterday will create tougher safety standards for the mining industry.
Hunter to consider ban on coal mining (0) March 9, 2011 The Upper Hunter Council will be meeting to debate whether the shire bans coal and gas mining.
Japan to mine the seabed (0) March 9, 2011 Japan has begun making changes to its resources laws to allow mining of the seabed.
NQ Corporate Business Woman Award for QNi employee (0) March 8, 2011 Saturday night saw the winners of the Bendigo Bank North Queensland Business Woman Awards for 2010 announced at Rydges Convention Centre. One of the categories was the Corporate Business Woman ...
BHP awarded for commitment to diversity (0) March 8, 2011 Women continue to be recognised for the contribution to the resources industry and BHP Billiton has been singled out for its commitment to diversity at the annual Chamber of Minerals ...
Mine rescuers attempt to re-open Xstrata’s Blakefield South mine (0) March 8, 2011 Mine rescue services are attempting to re-open Xstrata’s Blakefield South coal mine following an underground fire in early January.
Meeting for landholders in Central West (0) March 8, 2011 A meeting to discuss mining access agreements and the rights of landholders in the Central West will be held on Thursday, giving landholders the opportunity to learn about their rights ...
Queensland sets 20 per cent female employment target for 2020 (0) March 8, 2011 It wasn’t only up-and-comers and new innovators recognised at the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast and Resources Awards breakfast held this morning in Brisbane.
Brown coal to liquids technology progressing in Gippsland (0) March 8, 2011 West Australian company Greenpower Energy is transforming Victoria’s coal sector.
Mining women recognised at awards (0) March 8, 2011 As the number of women in the mining and resource industries increases, their presence and importance is being recognised and rewarded.
BGC Contracting name new CEO (0) March 8, 2011 BGC Contracting has named Greg Heylen as its new CEO.
Rio Tinto miner injured; airlifted to hospital (0) March 8, 2011 A 33 year old contract miner has been airlifted to hospital after being injured at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine.
US miner falls down shaft, left to die (0) March 7, 2011 A US miner was left to die after rescue crews decided recovery was too dangerous.
Mining could resume at Pike River without recovery (0) March 7, 2011 Pike River Coal receivers have confirmed mining could resume at the site without recovering the remains of the 29 men entombed there since November.
Central coast coal mine proposal rejected (0) March 7, 2011 The Wallarah 2 coal mine has been rejected by the NSW Department of Planning.
Explosive fear over bike gang raid (0) March 7, 2011 A member of bikie gang Rock Machine has allegedly been found in possession of 54 sticks of Powergel during a raid on the Myaree clubhouse last month, sparking concern about ...
Nathan Tinkler pushes for coal loader at Mayfield (0) March 7, 2011 Nathan Tinkler’s Hunter Ports is pushing for coal loaders on the former BHP site at Mayfield in Newcastle.
Weather damaging Fortescue’s Pilbara operations (0) March 7, 2011 “Fortescue Metals Group Limited advises that continued and heavy rainfall across the Pilbara is impacting on the company’s mining operatiosn,” it said.
NSW to be taxed twice under Baird plan, Keneally says (0) March 7, 2011 A NSW State opposition plan to implement a mining tax would drive jobs overseas and interstate, Premier Kristina Keneally has said.
Barnett aims for more Australian resource contracts (0) March 7, 2011 Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the country’s major resource companies are increasing the amount of local work on significant projects.
Rio Tinto board changes (0) March 4, 2011 Rod Eddington and Yves Fortier have announced they will be retiring from the board of Rio Tinto.
Safer blasting at Xstrata’s Bulga Coal mine (0) March 4, 2011 Xstrata is trialing new blasting products at its Bulga Coal mine.
Queensland coal operating at two thirds capacity (0) March 4, 2011 Following the devastating floods and cyclones that hit Queensland, the coal industry has managed to bounce back to two thirds of its capacity.
Komatsu appoints new MD (0) March 3, 2011 Komatsu Australia has appointed Sean Taylor as its new managing director.
Pike River Coal disaster families get payout (0) March 3, 2011 The families of the miners killed in the Pike River coal explosion will each get NZ$ 190 000 from the Pike River Disaster relief trust.
Cobbora Coal mine water study being withheld, Council claims (0) March 3, 2011 A Mid-Western Region councillor is claiming that information on the potential impact of the Cobbora Coal project on water supplies is deliberately being withheld.
Anti-mining website launched (0) March 3, 2011 Anti mining groups in Victoria have joined together to launch a website aimed to fight what they say is Australia’s dependency on coal.
Zenith Awards to recognise automation professionals for outstanding work (0) March 3, 2011 The Zenith Awards reward and recognise automation professionals and process control specialists across a variety of industries including mining.
Blasting at Rio Tinto’s Blair Athol Coal Mine [Video] (0) March 3, 2011 Close up clip of blasting at Blair Athol open cut coal mine.
Byerwen coal mine declared significant project (0) March 3, 2011 The decision to declare the proposed Byerwen coal mine in Queensland a “significant project” has been welcomed by the Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade Andrew Fraser.
CFMEU WA boss Kevin Reynolds retires (0) March 3, 2011 Secretary of the West Australian division of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, Kevin Reynolds, has announced his retirement.
Anti-mining advertisements launched (0) March 2, 2011 A series of anti-coal advertisements has been launched by campaigners opposed to the underground coal mine near Margaret River.
Oakajee Port struggles at costs rise (0) March 2, 2011 As continually rising capital costs hit Oakajee Port & rail (OPR), it looks more unlikely that Murchison Metals can get the project together.
Oakajee Port struggles as costs rise (0) March 2, 2011 As continually rising capital costs hit Oakajee Port & rail (OPR), it looks more unlikely that Murchison Metals can get the project together.
Mining contributes to $251 billion export forecast (0) March 2, 2011 A record $251 billion from commodity exports will be brought in to Australia next financial year, and the forecast for future similar figures looks good, with the mining boom set ...
Overburden blast in Queensland [Video] (0) March 2, 2011 Blasting overburden at an unnamed Queensland mine.
Christchurch earthquake delays Pike River Commission of Inquiry (0) March 2, 2011 The preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal mine tragedy has been delayed due to the Christchurch earthquake.
Driller fires migrant contractor at Pluto Gas project (0) March 2, 2011 The operator of a drilling rig at the Pluto Gas project has fired a contractor that supplied Filipino workers who were paid less than $3 per hour.
Poseidon Nickel restarts underground operations at Mt Windarra (0) March 1, 2011 Poseidon Nickel has restarted underground refurbishment operations at its Mt Windarra mine.
Mining adds to WA’s $1.1 operating surplus (0) March 1, 2011 The higher royalties for iron ore has taken the Western Australian finances from deficit to an opening surplus of $1.1 billion.
Indian steel-makers want Australian coal assets (0) March 1, 2011 Indian steel-makers are buying Australian mines to overcome the increase in coking coal prices.
Fatigue Risk Management (0) March 1, 2011 The New South Wales Mine Safety Advisory Council has released a fatigue risk management chart.
QLD concerned about mining skills shortage (0) March 1, 2011 Queensland is the latest state to discuss concerns about the massive shortage of skilled workers in the mining industry, with thermal coal production expected to triple 2009/10 figures, reaching 237 ...
Push for a national heavy vehicle law (0) March 1, 2011 A proposal has been put forward for a single national heavy vehicle law by the National Transport Commission and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Project Office.
WA Premier a “dictator”: Opposition (0) March 1, 2011 Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has been accused of acting like a dictator and been urged to grant a port and rail extension for the Oakajee port by the state ...
Massive Tasmanian blasting at Savage River (0) March 1, 2011 Grange Resources has carried out blasting seven times more powerful than any seen before at Savage River.
Perth airport Australia’s worst (0) March 1, 2011 Perth airport is one of the worst in Australia and experiences more incidents of rage and anti-social behaviour because of the large number of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers, according to ...
Protestors set up at Iluka mine (0) February 28, 2011 Anti-mining protestors have set up a permanent camp site at the entrance to the Iluka mine in Victoria.
Weather causes rethink of force majeure (0) February 28, 2011 A senior resources lawyer has predicted the provisions of force majeure could be changed, following the use of the clause by many mining companies as a result of the recent ...
Coffey International appoints new CEO (0) February 28, 2011 Coffey International has appointed John Douglas as its new managing director and CEO effective 1 March.
Government considers 20 000 extra skilled workers for resources sector (0) February 28, 2011 A new plan being considered by the Gillard government could help fill the gaps in the skilled workers shortage.
Tasmania debuts new safe mining laws (0) February 28, 2011 Tasmania has added new requirements to its workplace safety laws to make mining safer in the State.
Better on-site care needed for miners (0) February 28, 2011 WorkCover estimates workplace incidents in the mining industry are almost twice the average rate of workplace injuries and mining companies are being urged to provide better on-site care for workers. ...
Fortescue announces billion tonne iron ore resource (0) February 28, 2011 Fortescue Metals Group has announced the discovery of a formation of more than one billion tonnes of Brockman iron ore.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder miners charged with stealing gold (0) February 28, 2011 Two mine employees in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder will face court next month, accused of stealing up to $1 million worth of gold and hiding it in nearby bushland.
Aeropelican offers coal and CSG FIFO for Narrabri (0) February 28, 2011 Aeropelican has extended its passenger services from Narrabri in the NSW north west.
Traditional land owners in Tennant Creek approve deal for phosphate mine (0) February 25, 2011 Traditional land holders in Tennant Creek have signed an agreement to mine Australia’s largest phosphate deposit.
Drilling rigs exhibited in Canada (0) February 25, 2011 This year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) will showcase US drill rig specialist Schramm, which built some of the drilling rigs involved in the rescue of the 33 ...
Japanese mining solutions (0) February 25, 2011 The Japanese may be the next big contributors to developments for the mining industry, with groundbreaking developments that can be used to find and reach resources.
Christchurch quake delays Pike River investigation (0) February 25, 2011 The tragic Christchurch earthquake has delayed the plan to send a robot into the Pike River coal mine.
Rio Tinto expands Alcan Weipa mine by $1 billion (0) February 25, 2011 Rio Tinto’s $1 billion expansion at the Alcan Weipa bauxite mine will employ 630 people in the construction phase, due to start next year.
Xstrata to be QLD’s first magnetite concentrate exporter (0) February 25, 2011 An $8.6 million storage expansion to allow Xstrata to accommodate an extra 1.2 million tonnes of magnetite concentrate per year at the Port of Townsville is almost complete.
Mine fatigue crackdown (856) February 24, 2011 A Queensland coroners report has called for sweeping changes in how the mining industry handles fatigue.
Australia and Mongolia work together on mining future (0) February 24, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed closer ties with Mongolia as Australian mining continues in country.
West Australian mine receives heritage listing (0) February 24, 2011 A West Australian ochre mine has been acknowledged as the oldest working mine in Australia.
Rio Tinto receives offer for talc operations (0) February 24, 2011 Rio Tinto has received a binding offer of US$340 million from Imerys for its talc business.
Magellan Metals resumes operations at Wiluna (0) February 24, 2011 A transport cessation order for Magellan Metals has been lifted, allowing the miner to resume operations
Accommodation for 250 approved at Peculiar Knob mine (0) February 23, 2011 One of Australia’s biggest off-site construction companies has secured a contract to supply accommodation for WPG Resources’ $140 million mining project in central South Australia.
ADG wins Traverse Drilling contract (0) February 23, 2011 ADG Global Supply today announced a new Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management contract with Traverse Drilling International.
Skills shortage will worsen: Xstrata (0) February 23, 2011 The difficulties with staff recruitment and retention will only worsen as the resources industry undertakes massive expansion in the next five years.
SA govt considers Arkaroola mining ban (0) February 23, 2011 South Australian Premier Mike Rann has told state parliament the total mining ban on the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is being considered but a final decision has not been made.
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines facing $1 million lead claim (0) February 23, 2011 Xstrata’s Mount Isa Mine is facing a compensation claim of $1 million over alleged lead poisoning.
Tinkler withdraws Knights offer (0) February 23, 2011 Nathan Tinkler has withdrawn his 10 year, $100 million offer to take over the Newcastle Knights.
Billion dollar Surat Basin rail on track for Xstrata (0) February 23, 2011 A $300 million investment has kept the coal rail project from the Surat Basin to the Port of Gladstone on track.
QLD Govt approves relocation of BMA’s Caval Ridge workers camp (0) February 22, 2011 An application by mining company BMA to relocate a large mining camp in Queensland’s central highlands has been approved by the state government.
WesTrac profit skyrockets (0) February 22, 2011 WesTrac earthmoving equipment group has posted a first half earnings rise of 41 percent, above its own forecasts.
Weather still damaging Pilbara mines (0) February 22, 2011 The weather issues associated with Tropical Cyclones Dianne and Carlos are still hampering mining operations in the Pilbara region.
QLD appoints new mining minister (0) February 22, 2011 The Queensland Government has appointed Stirling Hinchliffe as the new minister for employment, skills and mining.
Forrest fights ASIC appeal against Fortescue (0) February 22, 2011 Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest and Fortescue Metals Group are launching a high court action against the decision to uphold the Australian Security and Investment Commission’s appeal.
Fortescue; Forrest, disappointed by ASIC appeal loss (0) February 21, 2011 The Australian Securities and Investment Commission have won its appeal against the Fortescue Metals Group.
QLD mining safer (0) February 21, 2011 A report from the Queensland Department of Mining and Energy has emphasised improved mining safety levels in the State.
WA MidWest prepares for cyclones (0) February 21, 2011 The West Australian MidWest region is today preparing for floods as Cyclone Carlos is expected to reform off the coast.
Complaints follow blasting at Broke (0) February 21, 2011 Hunter Valley residents have complained to the NSW environmental minister after seeing more orange dust plumes following blasting.
Xstrata facing court in Mt Isa (0) February 21, 2011 Xstrata Mt Isa Mines is facing court proceedings over alleged charges of negligence.
FIFO fight hits Queensland parliament (0) February 18, 2011 The ongoing battle between mining companies and communities has reached a boiling point.
FIFO workers benefit from Qantas WA fleet expansion (0) February 18, 2011 Qantas continues to address the transport issues of the resource industry’s fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers, with another 17 planes added to their fleet.
Queensland uranium ban sparks union clash (0) February 18, 2011 Another clash is expected between pro and anti uranium mining unions in Queensland.
QR sign coal haulage agreement with Anglo-American (0) February 18, 2011 QR National has signed an agreement with Anglo-American to haul coal from its Capcoal mine to Gladstone.
Mount Windarra nickel mine to re-open (0) February 18, 2011 In an agreement with GSM Mining, Poseidon Nickel is hoping it will have the Mount Windarra nickel mine, near Laverton back up and running by 2012.
Opposition builds to Matilda Zircon sand mine (0) February 18, 2011 Matilda Zircon is seeing local opposition to its proposed mineral sands mine in North Dandalup and Keysbrook, Western Australia.
Crescent Gold mining camp evacuated (0) February 17, 2011 Emergency services have evacuated a mining camp and more than 200 people are at a relocation centre as the northern Goldfields town faces flooding.
Rio Tinto rides to conquer cancer (0) February 17, 2011 Rio Tinto is the latest mining company to join the fight against cancer, announcing a three year partnership with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR).
Pike River Coal owes $110 million (0) February 17, 2011 The first report on the financial state of the Pike River Coal mine has been released, and receivers say the total debt is around $110 million.
Self-combusting fire at Stanwell Power Station contained (0) February 17, 2011 A fire raged out of control at the Stanwell Power Station on Tuesday night, and fire fighters raced to control the blaze.
Three workers injured at Peak Downs coal mine (0) February 17, 2011 Three workers were taken to hospital following a truck tyre explosion at Peak Downs coal mine.
More FIFO miners for Blackwater and Moranbah (0) February 17, 2011 Locals in the Queensland towns of Blackwater and Moranbah are being given their say on the development of more accommodation for FIFO miners.
BHP Billiton profits prove need for mining tax: Swan (0) February 16, 2011 Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has used BHP Billiton’s massive $10.51 billion profit as a reason to why Australia needs a resource tax.