Activists fight to farm food not coal (0) January 23, 2013 Sacrificing fertile farmland to mine lignite coal is “100 per cent stupidity”, an Australian farmer turn activist told an anti-coal mining festival in New Zealand.
Record mining investment for WA (0) January 23, 2013 New data from the WA Government shows mining investment in the west surged to record levels in 2011-12, with a range of resources attracting billions in new spending.
Moore launches a gem of a book (0) January 23, 2013 A comprehensive publication about Western Australian gemstones was today launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
Storms close Pilbara operations (11) January 23, 2013 A tropical storm off the coast of Western Australia has temporarily closed down port operations for Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group, and other Pilbara miners.
Safety the top priority for big miners (0) January 23, 2013 Employee safety, managing capital projects and maximising production effectiveness are the top priorities of today’s mining executives, a study has shown.
Miners more trusted than the media (0) January 23, 2013 A recent survey has shown Australians have more trust in the mining industry than the media.
Six photos of Australia’s largest energy projects (0) January 23, 2013 Australia is home to some of the largest energy projects in the world, with investment in local projects adding up to over $200 billion.
Wet weather stops zinc production (0) January 22, 2013 China’s biggest metals trader MMG has temporarily halted the shipping of zinc concentrate from Queensland because of bad weather.
Military already working to protect mining assets (0) January 22, 2013 The Australian military is already working to ramp up protection of oil, gas, and mining assets in Australia due to the rising risk of attack from terrorists or resource-hungry nations.
Mine traffic puts koalas in harms way (0) January 22, 2013 Queensland’s increased mine traffic is the blame for a spike in the number of koala injuries and deaths last year, the Australian Wildlife Rescue Service said.
More mining bosses on the move (0) January 22, 2013 Northern Mining CEO Greg Wilson has resigned and Perseus Mining managing director Mark Calderwood has also moved aside, as management shake-ups continue into 2013.
Xstrata expansion will create 150 new coal jobs (0) January 22, 2013 Ramping up production at Xstrata’s Mangoola coal mine by almost 30 per cent to 13.5 million tonnes of coal a year will create an estimated 150 new jobs.
Macmahon shareholders to vote on sale (0) January 21, 2013 Independent directors of Macmahon have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale to Leighton Holdings, concluding they will be better off if the transaction proceeds.
‘Modular’ hotel to target FIFOs (0) January 21, 2013 A new ‘modular’ hotel is being built near Perth airport to provide cheap accommodation targeted at WA’s large fly-in fly-out market.
Rio’s $14 billion rough ride (0) January 21, 2013 Rio Tinto’s recent uranium acquisition of the Canadian Roughrider deposit is said to be just one project that will be written down in a massive round of impairments.
WA prospector still missing (3) January 21, 2013 A prospector who went missing in the WA Goldfields last week is still yet to be accounted for, and family members have flown into the remote site to help the ...
Move to WA: Rinehart tells Rio (0) January 21, 2013 Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto should move its headquarters from London to Perth now that iron ore boss Sam Walsh has been appointed as the miner’s new CEO.
Pilbara miners choose local content (3) January 21, 2013 Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group’s decision to commit to local WA suppliers provided more than $1.8 billion of work to the region.
Newman hints at stricter approach to FIFO (0) January 18, 2013 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has hinted at the Government taking a stricter approach to fly-in fly-out in order to help develop rural towns.
Police fear for missing WA prospector (0) January 18, 2013 A prospector has gone missing in the WA Goldfields and emergency services have been searching for the 46-year-old man since Tuesday.
Anglo American to build mining robots (0) January 18, 2013 Global miner Anglo American has signed a five year contract with an American university to develop robotic technology for its platinum mines.
Prospector discovers $300,000 nugget (0) January 18, 2013 A 5.5kg gold nugget estimated to be worth up to $300,000 has been found by a prospector in bush near Ballarat.
New iron ore mine for Victoria (0) January 18, 2013 Junior miner Eastern Iron has announced plans to continue preparation work for a prospective iron ore mine located near the NSW/VIC border.
Man airlifted from Rio bulk carrier (0) January 18, 2013 A man was airlifted from a Rio Tinto bulk carrier off Gladstone after suffering severe chest pains.
Iluka to cut mining jobs (0) January 18, 2013 Iluka is cutting jobs at its Eneabba mine after it suffered a slide in revenues.
Fracking a possibility in Sydney basin (0) January 17, 2013 Fracking is more likely to occur in the Sydney basin while drilling for coal seam gas takes place than in other Australian gas fields, a senior NSW scientist has reported.
QLD to boost uranium, launch trade mission (0) January 17, 2013 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged developing the uranium industry and strengthening trade ties with Japan as key to future growth in the state’s mining sector.
Miner’s arm crushed in Broadmeadow accident (0) January 17, 2013 A mine worker has had his arm crushed at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
Large drop for iron ore prices (0) January 17, 2013 Iron ore prices posted their biggest daily drop in 14 months yesterday, proving that while demand remains high the market is growing ever more volatile.
10 photos of mines burning, freezing, and collapsing (0) January 17, 2013 While companies do their best to ensure safety on site, mining can be a risky business. Here we’ve put together a collection of some of the most outrageous accidents caught ...
New Hope to shut Oakleigh coal mine (13) January 17, 2013 New Hope Coal will finally shut down its Oakleigh coal mine in Queensland’s Moreton Basin next week.
Power failure at Ernest Henry mine (0) January 17, 2013 Xstrata has suffered a major power failure at its Ernest Henry mine, causing disruption to its underground operations.
Macmahon close the door on Sembawang (0) January 17, 2013 Contrary to recent public statements, Sembawang has made yet another bid for construction company Macmahon Holdings.
Social media activity risks mine safety (0) January 16, 2013 Mine workers who engage in social media while handling heavy machinery are putting lives at risk, the Queensland Government’s Mine Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
Hunter Valley dam plans gain support (0) January 16, 2013 The New South Wales Department of Planning and Infrastructure has recommended Wambo mine’s proposal to build a new water storage facility be approved.
Woodside plans 857 bed camp for Broome (0) January 16, 2013 Woodside is forging ahead with its plans to construct a gas hub at James Price Point in Western Australia, with one of its contractors applying to build mass mining accommodation ...
FMG dumps shale gas plans (0) January 16, 2013 Pilbara miner Fortescue Metals Group has dumped plans to diversify into WA’s shale gas sector with a small investment in oil and gas explorer Oil Basins.
Union members targeted for job cuts: CFMEU (0) January 16, 2013 The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union has accused mining contractor Thiess of singling out union employees for layoffs at the Collinsville mine in QLD.
Rio posts records tonnes, eyes massive growth (0) January 16, 2013 Rio Tinto has posted record production from its Pilbara iron ore mines, and says its massive expansions in the region are still on track.
Viento sign MOU for contracting services (1) January 16, 2013 Viento Group has signed an MOU with Koodaideri Contracting Services to establish a new joint venture.
Woodside to work on sacred sites (0) January 16, 2013 Environmentalists are outraged over a WA Government decision to allow Woodside the right to work on an Aboriginal site of ‘major’ heritage significance.
Chinese miner may snap up Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven (0) January 15, 2013 Speculation that Chinese miner Shenhua Group could purchase Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal was renewed on Monday and investors reacted cautiously.
Harry Winston to revert to its diamond roots (0) January 15, 2013 Luxury diamond retailer Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced it will be reverting to its roots as a mining company.
Questionable bid for seabed miner (0) January 15, 2013 Prospective seabed miner Nautilus Minerals says it has still received no offer from rebel investor Michael Bailey on a takeover bid, and can’t confirm whether the trader’s offer is legitimate.
National campaign to stop coal export expansions (0) January 15, 2013 Environmental campaigners from across the country have joined a national campaign calling for the expansion of coal exports to cease.
The women miners of Instagram [images] (0) January 15, 2013 These images capture some of the beauty, fun, and community spirit women bring to the mining industry.
Federal police probe into Oz Minerals (0) January 15, 2013 The Australian Federal Police have reopened corruption investigations involving Oz Minerals and bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear.
Macmahon rejects Sembawang – again (0) January 15, 2013 The bizarre war of the press release continues today between Macmahon Holdings and Indian based Sembawang.
Xstrata dumps QLD copper project (0) January 14, 2013 Xstrata has pulled out of a deal to buy a majority stake in a Queensland copper project currently held by Perth-based junior Altona Mining.
Sembawang withdraws offer for Macmahon (0) January 14, 2013 Sembawang yesterday withdrew its offer to purchase Macmahon Holding’s construction business, but not before lashing out at Macmahon’s actions.
Top 20 mining jobs in demand (11) January 14, 2013 Despite a slowdown in some sectors of the mining industry, there are still plenty of high paying jobs on offer for people with the right skills.
Miners escape mining tax a second time (145) January 14, 2013 Despite a recent surge in the iron ore price, resources giants say they will escape paying the mining tax for the second quarter in a row.
Gold’s future in jeopardy (0) January 14, 2013 Concerns have been raised over the future of Western Australia’s gold sector as high exploration costs hamstring miners.
Aussie miner keeps ownership of Kenyan project (0) January 14, 2013 Mineral sands miner Base Resources has been boosted by a Kenyan Government decision not to enforce new resource nationalism rules on its fledgling project.
Orica plans emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin (0) January 14, 2013 Explosives manufacturer Orica is reportedly planning to build a new ammonium nitrate emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin, east of Dingo.
Mastermyne win BHP coal contract (0) January 14, 2013 Mastermyne has been awarded a contract for services at BHP’s Appin Area 9 project.
Mining boss drowns in NSW (9) January 14, 2013 The director of a junior mining company has drowned trying to rescue six South Korean students from tidal currents on the NSW central coast.
Global activists join fight to “kill” Whitehaven mine (0) January 11, 2013 A global protest group based in New York has joined the fight to try and “kill” Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek project, after the company suffered a share market hoax earlier ...
Morgan Stanley clients profit from Whitehaven hoax (0) January 11, 2013 Investment banker Morgan Stanley bought up large quantities of Whitehaven Coal shares during the 22 minutes of panicked selling sparked by a fake ANZ press release on Monday.
Experts unsure on iron ore rise (0) January 11, 2013 While the mining industry has been buoyed by a large spike in the iron ore price, analysts say the 15-month highs are not expected to last.
Wild weather threatens WA resources [images] (0) January 11, 2013 An oil and gas support vessel has captured stunning images of a storm brewing off the coast of Western Australia, as resources companies brace for wild weather in the region.
Palmer refutes Greens’ concerns (3) January 11, 2013 Clive Palmer has rejected environmental concerns over the possibility of his Yabulu nickel operation’s tailings dam bursting during the wet season.
Uranium mining in NSW still on the agenda (0) January 11, 2013 While a ban on uranium exploration in New South Wales has been lifted, the ban of its extraction still exists – for now.
Japan surveys seabed for rare earths (0) January 11, 2013 Japan is launching another survey in the hopes of uncovering more rare earths deposits on the sea floor.
EDO’s public funding under fire (0) January 10, 2013 The NSW Minerals Council’s chief executive Stephen Galilee has urged Premier Barry O’Farrell to stop public funding of the Environmental Defenders Office because of the organisation’s potential to interrupt coal ...
Mining productivity decades behind other industries: Anglo boss (0) January 10, 2013 Anglo American’s new CEO Mark Cutifani says the mining industry is decades behind other parts of the economy on productivity, and the industry, not government, must raise its game.
Greens prove extremism by backing Whitehaven hoax: Coalition (0) January 10, 2013 The Coalition says the Greens have shown “disrespect for the law” and proved they are the “epitome of extremism” by supporting a hoax targeting Whitehaven Coal.
NZ activists say ‘keep coal in the hole’ (0) January 10, 2013 Anti mining activists will come together at the annual ‘Keep Coal in the Hole’ festival which is to be held in New Zealand next weekend.
Perdaman chemicals to sue Indian bank (0) January 10, 2013 Perdaman Chemicals has launched a Federal Court damages claim against India’s second largest bank ICICI.
Brisbane miner may be the latest hoax victim (0) January 10, 2013 Prospective deep sea miner Nautilus Minerals has denied reports of a hostile takeover bid for the company, raising speculation it may have fallen victim to a stock market hoax.
BHP coal miners to strike (0) January 10, 2013 Miners at BHP’s Dendrobium coal mine will take industrial action on Friday.
Mine waste water a concern ahead of wet season (0) January 10, 2013 Despite the heat wave wracking the nation, concerns have been raised over the management of mine waste water ahead of the wet season.
Gold junior moves to owner-operator (0) January 9, 2013 Gold junior Norton Gold Fields has approved a $38 million investment to transition to an owner-operator model for its Paddington operations in WA’s Goldfields.
Whitehaven coal investors shy away from Tinkler (0) January 9, 2013 Speculation around the future of Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal has caused investors to shy away from the company says managing director Tony Haggarty.
Fire on BHP land burning “out of control” (0) January 9, 2013 Emergency services in the Pilbara are battling an “out of control” fire burning on land leased by BHP Billiton near Newman.
Tinkler accused of redirecting coal royalties (0) January 9, 2013 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is once again attracting headlines after being accused of requesting Queensland coal royalties be diverted from a company associated with a former business partner.
FMG refutes ship loading delays (0) January 9, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has denied reports that equipment difficulties have lead to delays in loading some iron ore ships.
St Barbara to sell Southern Cross (0) January 9, 2013 St Barbara has agreed to sell its Southern Cross operations to Chinese miner Hanking Gold Mining.
Fortescue announces new head of Pilbara iron ore ops (0) January 9, 2013 Fortescue Metals Group has announced the appointment of David Woodall as the new operations director for its Pilbara iron ore projects.
Coal seam gas issue captured by Hollywood (0) January 9, 2013 The controversial topic that is coal seam gas has been picked up by Hollywood and if the Greens have their way the movie will be shown in Hunter Valley cinemas ...
Greens congratulate Whitehaven prankster (0) January 9, 2013 Greens leader Christine Milne and NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon have offered support to the activist who released a fake statement that triggered a temporary collapse in Whitehaven Coal stocks.
Whitehaven prankster could face fines, jail time (0) January 8, 2013 The Australian Securities and Investment Commission is set to investigate whether an activist broke the law yesterday after a fake media statement shaved around $300 million from Whitehaven Coal stocks.
New coal ports not needed: WWF (0) January 8, 2013 World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia insists no new coal ports are required along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Ausenco wins Newcrest’s Lihir contract (0) January 8, 2013 Ausenco has been awarded a three year contract to manage a portfolio of projects at Newcrest’s Lihir mine.
GR Engineering win Doray contract (0) January 8, 2013 GR Engineering has won a $30.3 million EPC contract for Doray Minerals’ Andy Well gold project.
Coal to overtake oil by 2017: IEA (0) January 8, 2013 More than 8,000 jobs have been stripped from Australia’s coal sector in the past 6 months and heading into 2013 the industry continues to feel the pressure.
Lonmin chief to step down (0) January 8, 2013 The CEO of global platinum miner Lonmin, Ian Farmer, is stepping down permanently due to ‘serious illness’.
Australia’s Dirty Business (0) January 7, 2013 Dirty Business is a three part series on Australian mining that was yesterday launched by SBS.
Fake press release wipes $314 million off Whitehaven (5) January 7, 2013 A fake press release forced Nathan Tinkler’s Whitehaven Coal into a trading halt today after $314 million was wiped off the company’s value.
Legionella outbreak forces mining camp closure (0) January 7, 2013 The potentially fatal legionella bacteria has been discovered in the water system of Santos’ coal seam gas camp at Bauhinia, south-west of Gladstone.
Market recovery to boost miners in 2013 (0) January 7, 2013 Iron ore prices have surged more than 70 per cent in the last four months, restrengthening projects in Western Australia and sending miners back to work on major projects.
Cutifani slated for Anglo American top job (0) January 7, 2013 AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani is reportedly close to being snapped up for Anglo American’s open CEO position.
Job cuts motivated by greed: CFMEU (0) January 7, 2013 The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union says Thiess and Xstrata are exaggerating a downturn in commodity prices in order to justify sacking workers in north Queensland.
Hunter mines fatality free for 2012 (0) January 7, 2013 New South Wales’ Hunter Valley has had one of its best years, recording zero fatalities in 2012.
Tinkler wants his private jet back (0) January 7, 2013 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is attempting to refinance $11.42 million of debt in order to stop receivers selling his private jet and helicopter.
Poole’s phone call raises eyebrows at ICAC hearing (0) December 14, 2012 Investment banker Richard Poole was the centre of yesterday’s Independent Commission Against Corruption investigations into questionable coal deals in the New South Wales Bylong Valley.
Storms close WA mines (0) December 14, 2012 Heavy rain across most of Western Australia’s southwest caused a number of coal mines to halt production this week.
Joy Global boost profit but downsize for 2013 (0) December 14, 2012 Mining equipment maker Joy Global’s fourth quarter earnings rose 23 per cent this year, but lower sales are expected next year as commodity prices soften.
New $110m coal train facility opens in the Hunter (0) December 14, 2012 Asciano’s coal haulage division Pacific National Coal has opened a new $110 million train support facility in Greta, New South Wales.
BHP approves Longford plant investment (0) December 14, 2012 BHP has approved US$520 million for its Longford Gas Conditioning plant joint venture project in Victoria.
Bomb threat at Metgasco office (0) December 13, 2012 Metgasco says it received a bomb threat at its Casino office earlier this week after a man walked into the building and threatened staff.
Conflicting rules stall $5.9 billion mine (0) December 13, 2012 Government regulation and approval problems have forced Xstrata’s Philippine unit to delay the $5.9 billion Tampakan copper-gold mine.
Molycorp boss quits as company faces investigation (0) December 13, 2012 Molycorp CEO Mark Smith has resigned, a month after the company revealed it was under investigation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tinkler in royalty battle with old friend (0) December 13, 2012 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is locked in a royalties battle with former business partner Matthew Higgins over payments from the coal tenement that first made them millionaires.
Whitehaven halts ‘dangerous’ coal trucking (0) December 13, 2012 Whitehaven Coal has halted trucking coal from its operations after deeming the operation too dangerous.
Forge wins BHP Yarnmina power contract (0) December 13, 2012 Forge Group has been awarded the EPCM contract to develop BHP Billiton’s Yarnmina power station in the Pilbara.
Macmahon to become miners (0) December 12, 2012 Macmahon Holdings today confirmed it plans to exit the construction industry and shift focus towards becoming a fully fledged mining contractor.
Gorgon’s standing orders shot down (0) December 12, 2012 A memo distributed on Sunday to staff working on Chevron’s $US52 billion Gorgon natural gas project banning sitting during shifts has today come under fire.
Indian miner GVK to haul QCoal to port (0) December 12, 2012 GVK Hancock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Queensland company QCoal to haul 20 million tonnes of coal a year from QCoal’s operations in the Bowen Basin to Abbot ...
Time-lapse video of Pilbara mine construction (0) December 12, 2012 With these videos you can watch months of work condensed into less than a minute, and get a sense of the massive scale and pace of development at Fortescue Metals ...
Pilbara housing crisis turns miners into boaties (0) December 12, 2012 As the pressure to find accommodation in the Pilbara increases, resource companies have resorted to housing workers on boats.
Big miners offload $2 billion, China buys it all (0) December 12, 2012 BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Anglo American have offloaded almost $2 billion in two recent deals, with Chinese firms picking up most of the new mining and energy projects.
Bechtel holding information sessions for QLD jobseekers (0) December 12, 2012 Bechtel will be holding a recruitment drive over the next days as they amp up their search for local workers for their LNG project in Gladstone.
Nambucca Valley mining license gets the go ahead (0) December 12, 2012 Mining exploration is set to start up in Nambucca Valley after a company was granted at license by the NSW government to search for gold and antimony.
Rio and Anglo American offload Palabora stakes (0) December 12, 2012 Rio Tinto and Anglo American have agreed to sale off their stake in Palabora Mining to a joint South African and Chinese consortium.
Fourth trading halt in a month for Lynas (0) December 12, 2012 Lynas Corporation entered another trading halt early this week following a statement from the Malaysian Government demanding the company export “all residue” from its Kuantan processing plant.
Employer sentiment down (0) December 11, 2012 Hiring intentions in the mining sector are set to experience a significant slump in the new year, according to new employment data released today.
Mining approvals take two years (0) December 11, 2012 The WA Department of Mines have released figures showing it takes just over two years for a new mining project to reach final approval in the state.
Out from under employees’ seats: Chairs banned at Gorgon site (0) December 11, 2012 In a bid to improve productivity, staff working on Chevron’s $US52 billion Gorgon natural gas project have been banned from using chairs and told not to sit down during their ...
Misbehaving Xstrata worker caught on video (0) December 11, 2012 Security camera footage showing a water truck driver spraying another worker on an Xstrata mine in north Queensland has gone viral after being uploaded to YouTube.
Socialists push for resource nationalisation in WA (0) December 11, 2012 The Socialist Alliance are aiming to nationalise Western Australia’s resources as they put forward three candidates for the 2013 state elections.
Open cut operations cease at Ranger uranium mine (0) December 11, 2012 Energy Resources of Australia’s Ranger uranium mine has finally stopped open cut mining, after three decades of operation.
Fortescue to sell Pilbara iron ore stake (0) December 10, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group has announced it will sell its stake in its equal joint venture with Pilbara junior miner BC Iron which was struck in 2009.
New risk management program improves mine site safety (0) December 10, 2012 University of Queensland (UQ) researchers together with the coal industry have developed an online knowledge database for the management of mine site risks.
QLD miners wait for uranium go-ahead (0) December 10, 2012 Another company has been granted a uranium exploration tenement in north-west Queensland, with the State government now under pressure to help fast track production
Before/after images of PNG mine rehabilitation (0) December 10, 2012 Barrick Gold have released striking new images showing the transformation of a mine in Papua New Guinea after its rehabilitation plan kicked in.
New challenge to coal mine proposal (0) December 10, 2012 While the NSW Government has approved Ashton Coal’s new mine expansion near Singleton, conservationists and landowners have appealed the decision in court.
Coal terminal protests continue in Newcastle (0) December 10, 2012 A group of Newcastle residents opposed to a fourth coal terminal in Newcastle have handed out 15,000 leaflets to local residents.
Aussie miners to smash overseas competitors (0) December 10, 2012 Over the next two decades Australia’s mining industry will attract over 18 times the investment planned for South Africa, a study has shown.
FIFO workers say bosses don’t care (0) December 10, 2012 FIFO workers say their employers do not care about their well being and most say they do not feel valued for the work they do, a new survey has found.
Anti-mining activists weakened (0) December 10, 2012 Locals fighting mining and energy developments in NSW say they will be badly weakened by a proposed funding cut to the state’s Environmental Defender’s Office.
Memorial planned for killed Sundance board members (0) December 10, 2012 Current Sundance Resources head George Jones is working towards building a memorial to the company’s board members that died in the 2010 Congo plane crash.
Chinese growth a boost for mining (0) December 7, 2012 A UBS economist has tipped a rise in China’s growth rate next year will see the country return to infrastructure investment which is good news for Australia’s resource sector.
Coal gas company fined $100k (0) December 7, 2012 A coal gas company has been hit with fines and court costs of $100,000 after breaching environmental standards and not notifying regulators.
28 jobs cut at Sandvik Hunter Valley Site (0) December 7, 2012 Sandvik Mining has confirmed that 28 workers at its Hunter Valley Site at Heatherbrae have been made redundant.
FMG rejects indigenous criticism claims (21) December 7, 2012 Fortescue chief Nev Power has rejected Indigenous spokesperson David Collard’s claims that Aborigines don’t want to work in mining as it offends their culture.
Massive Chevron barge stranded on reef (0) December 7, 2012 A Chevron barge carrying 1,800 tonnes of construction equipment, 300 litres of diesel, and 1,000 litres of hydraulic fluid is stranded on a limestone reef off the WA coast.
$9bn blowout for Gorgon project (0) December 6, 2012 Chevron have announced a cost blowout of $9 billion, blaming labour costs and bad weather for the rising development costs.
WA Government boosts greenfields explorers (0) December 6, 2012 The WA Government has released the latest round of funding for exploration drilling in the state, with almost three quarters of successful applicants targeting gold.
Mining camps create “hot boxes” of crime and abuse (0) December 6, 2012 A prominent Queensland researcher says mining camps create “hot boxes” of crime and drug abuse, and can be compared to concentration camps.
Santos $16bn GLNG project on track (0) December 6, 2012 Despite speculation over cost blowouts, Santos said the GLNG projects on Curtis Island are on safe ground.
Shell boss “not a fan” of FIFO (0) December 6, 2012 The boss of Royal Dutch Shell’s Australian operations, Ann Pickard, has joined Woodside CEO Peter Coleman in talking down the benefits of fly-in fly-out work.
Mining slowdown hurts NSW (0) December 6, 2012 Despite previously forecasting a $289 million surplus earlier this year, the NSW budget is expected to be in deficit in 2013 due to a slowdown in the mining sector.
Xstrata coal builds new rail line (0) December 6, 2012 Xstrata has built a new section of railway in the Southern Highlands after concerns were raised that its mining operations could damage existing tunnels.
Unions protest after sackings at Bechtel (0) December 6, 2012 Unions are protesting against what they say are unfair dismissals by Bechtel after multiple workers were sacked from the company’s Curtis Island operations.
WesTrac fined after man loses leg (0) December 6, 2012 WesTrac and Hardy Bros have been fined more than a quarter of a million dollars after a worker lost his leg in an industrial accident.
WA protects Horizontal Falls from mining activity (0) December 6, 2012 Under a new state exemption mining operations will be prohibited within a 72sq km radius around Western Australia’s Horizontal Falls.
New longwall for the Illawarra (0) December 5, 2012 Gujarat NRE is one step closer to developing its next longwall operation after the NSW Department of Planning recommended its approval.
Rail closure causes headaches for Whitehaven (0) December 5, 2012 Whitehaven Coal might seek temporary approval to truck coal from its Narrabri underground mine, after a train derailment near Boggrabri forced the closure of its rail line.
Can we build a $50 billion link between QLD coal and WA iron? (0) December 5, 2012 A Japanese firm has agreed to develop a feasibility study for a plan to develop a $50 billion steel industry by linking WA’s iron ore mines with QLD’s coal projects.
Reserve Bank drops cash rate to 3% (0) December 5, 2012 The Reserve Bank yesterday moved to cut the country’s cash rate to 3 per cent in an effort to stimulate the non mining sectors of the economy before Christmas.
Tinkler loses private jet and helicopter (0) December 5, 2012 Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has lost the rights to his private jet and helicopter, after the company that holds them was placed in receivership.
Hunter health fears over dust levels (0) December 5, 2012 Community groups in the Hunter Valley will start to independently monitor air quality along the Hunter coal corridor to assess levels of pollution.
Santos makes 100 workers redundant (0) December 5, 2012 A restructure by oil and gas company Santos will see 100 workers laid off in Adelaide and the Cooper Basin.
Rinehart to judge Christmas lights competition (0) December 5, 2012 Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has flown into regional Queensland to judge a Christmas lights competition in Alpha and Jericho.
Lynas pursued into Malaysian court (0) December 5, 2012 Environmental group Save Malaysia Stop Lynas has obtained a hearing date to again challenge Lynas’ temporary operating permits.
Sacrificing fertile farmland to mine lignite coal is “100 per cent stupidity”, an Australian farmer turn activist told an anti-coal mining festival in New Zealand.
New data from the WA Government shows mining investment in the west surged to record levels in 2011-12, with a range of resources attracting billions in new spending.
A comprehensive publication about Western Australian gemstones was today launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
A tropical storm off the coast of Western Australia has temporarily closed down port operations for Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group, and other Pilbara miners.
Employee safety, managing capital projects and maximising production effectiveness are the top priorities of today’s mining executives, a study has shown.
A recent survey has shown Australians have more trust in the mining industry than the media.
Australia is home to some of the largest energy projects in the world, with investment in local projects adding up to over $200 billion.
China’s biggest metals trader MMG has temporarily halted the shipping of zinc concentrate from Queensland because of bad weather.
The Australian military is already working to ramp up protection of oil, gas, and mining assets in Australia due to the rising risk of attack from terrorists or resource-hungry nations.
Queensland’s increased mine traffic is the blame for a spike in the number of koala injuries and deaths last year, the Australian Wildlife Rescue Service said.
A new space company will unveil its plans to mine asteroids today.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s inquiry into lucrative coal leases awarded by the former NSW mineral resources minister Ian Macdonald yesterday continued.
Northern Mining CEO Greg Wilson has resigned and Perseus Mining managing director Mark Calderwood has also moved aside, as management shake-ups continue into 2013.
Ramping up production at Xstrata’s Mangoola coal mine by almost 30 per cent to 13.5 million tonnes of coal a year will create an estimated 150 new jobs.
Independent directors of Macmahon have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the proposed sale to Leighton Holdings, concluding they will be better off if the transaction proceeds.
A new ‘modular’ hotel is being built near Perth airport to provide cheap accommodation targeted at WA’s large fly-in fly-out market.
Rio Tinto’s recent uranium acquisition of the Canadian Roughrider deposit is said to be just one project that will be written down in a massive round of impairments.
A prospector who went missing in the WA Goldfields last week is still yet to be accounted for, and family members have flown into the remote site to help the ...
Hunter Valley coal train drivers have voted to strike.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says Rio Tinto should move its headquarters from London to Perth now that iron ore boss Sam Walsh has been appointed as the miner’s new CEO.
China has joined the race to find uranium in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group’s decision to commit to local WA suppliers provided more than $1.8 billion of work to the region.
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has hinted at the Government taking a stricter approach to fly-in fly-out in order to help develop rural towns.
A prospector has gone missing in the WA Goldfields and emergency services have been searching for the 46-year-old man since Tuesday.
Global miner Anglo American has signed a five year contract with an American university to develop robotic technology for its platinum mines.
A 5.5kg gold nugget estimated to be worth up to $300,000 has been found by a prospector in bush near Ballarat.
Junior miner Eastern Iron has announced plans to continue preparation work for a prospective iron ore mine located near the NSW/VIC border.
A man was airlifted from a Rio Tinto bulk carrier off Gladstone after suffering severe chest pains.
Iluka is cutting jobs at its Eneabba mine after it suffered a slide in revenues.
Fracking is more likely to occur in the Sydney basin while drilling for coal seam gas takes place than in other Australian gas fields, a senior NSW scientist has reported.
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged developing the uranium industry and strengthening trade ties with Japan as key to future growth in the state’s mining sector.
Gloucester Council has decided to give only partial support to expansion plans coal miner Yancoal has submitted.
A mine worker has had his arm crushed at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
Iron ore prices posted their biggest daily drop in 14 months yesterday, proving that while demand remains high the market is growing ever more volatile.
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New Hope Coal will finally shut down its Oakleigh coal mine in Queensland’s Moreton Basin next week.
Xstrata has suffered a major power failure at its Ernest Henry mine, causing disruption to its underground operations.
Contrary to recent public statements, Sembawang has made yet another bid for construction company Macmahon Holdings.
Mine workers who engage in social media while handling heavy machinery are putting lives at risk, the Queensland Government’s Mine Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
Woodside is forging ahead with its plans to construct a gas hub at James Price Point in Western Australia, with one of its contractors applying to build mass mining accommodation ...
Pilbara miner Fortescue Metals Group has dumped plans to diversify into WA’s shale gas sector with a small investment in oil and gas explorer Oil Basins.
Following the appointment of a new CEO, Anglo American has also announced a massive shake up of its platinum business.
The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union has accused mining contractor Thiess of singling out union employees for layoffs at the Collinsville mine in QLD.
Energy Resources of Australia has formally begun its statutory approvals process for the proposed Ranger 3 Deeps underground uranium mine.
A Santos subcontractor has died from a suspected heatstroke while onsite outside of Roma on Sunday.
Rio Tinto has posted record production from its Pilbara iron ore mines, and says its massive expansions in the region are still on track.
Viento Group has signed an MOU with Koodaideri Contracting Services to establish a new joint venture.
A second worker has died following a deadly incident at Galaxy Resources carbonate plant last year.
Environmentalists are outraged over a WA Government decision to allow Woodside the right to work on an Aboriginal site of ‘major’ heritage significance.
Speculation that Chinese miner Shenhua Group could purchase Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal was renewed on Monday and investors reacted cautiously.
Luxury diamond retailer Harry Winston Diamond Corporation has announced it will be reverting to its roots as a mining company.
Prospective seabed miner Nautilus Minerals says it has still received no offer from rebel investor Michael Bailey on a takeover bid, and can’t confirm whether the trader’s offer is legitimate.
Environmental campaigners from across the country have joined a national campaign calling for the expansion of coal exports to cease.
Anti-coal lobbyists yesterday voiced their support for fellow activist Jonathan Moylan, protesting outside a Melbourne ANZ branch.
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The Australian Federal Police have reopened corruption investigations involving Oz Minerals and bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear.
The bizarre war of the press release continues today between Macmahon Holdings and Indian based Sembawang.
An explosion that killed 11 people in China last week was caused by a disgruntled coal mine.
Xstrata has pulled out of a deal to buy a majority stake in a Queensland copper project currently held by Perth-based junior Altona Mining.
US-based mining services company Esco Corporation shut its Northgate, Queensland foundry first thing this morning.
Despite a slowdown in some sectors of the mining industry, there are still plenty of high paying jobs on offer for people with the right skills.
An echidna has been saved from becoming road kill by a Northern Territory miner.
Up to 300 Hay Point Coal Terminal construction workers have become embroiled in industrial action over a pay dispute.
Concerns have been raised over the future of Western Australia’s gold sector as high exploration costs hamstring miners.
An inadequate sewer system in the Upper Hunter threatens to halt the expansion of Anglo American Coal’s Drayton mine.
Mineral sands miner Base Resources has been boosted by a Kenyan Government decision not to enforce new resource nationalism rules on its fledgling project.
Explosives manufacturer Orica is reportedly planning to build a new ammonium nitrate emulsion plant in the Bowen Basin, east of Dingo.
Mastermyne has been awarded a contract for services at BHP’s Appin Area 9 project.
The director of a junior mining company has drowned trying to rescue six South Korean students from tidal currents on the NSW central coast.
A global protest group based in New York has joined the fight to try and “kill” Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek project, after the company suffered a share market hoax earlier ...
Investment banker Morgan Stanley bought up large quantities of Whitehaven Coal shares during the 22 minutes of panicked selling sparked by a fake ANZ press release on Monday.
While the mining industry has been buoyed by a large spike in the iron ore price, analysts say the 15-month highs are not expected to last.
BHP Billiton has called for Australian executive pay disclosure laws to be simplified.
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An oil and gas support vessel has captured stunning images of a storm brewing off the coast of Western Australia, as resources companies brace for wild weather in the region.
Clive Palmer has rejected environmental concerns over the possibility of his Yabulu nickel operation’s tailings dam bursting during the wet season.
While a ban on uranium exploration in New South Wales has been lifted, the ban of its extraction still exists – for now.
The NSW Minerals Council’s chief executive Stephen Galilee has urged Premier Barry O’Farrell to stop public funding of the Environmental Defenders Office because of the organisation’s potential to interrupt coal ...
Macmahon Holdings today announced Sembawang Australia had made a revised offer of $38 million to buy its construction business.
Anglo American’s new CEO Mark Cutifani says the mining industry is decades behind other parts of the economy on productivity, and the industry, not government, must raise its game.
The Coalition says the Greens have shown “disrespect for the law” and proved they are the “epitome of extremism” by supporting a hoax targeting Whitehaven Coal.
Anti mining activists will come together at the annual ‘Keep Coal in the Hole’ festival which is to be held in New Zealand next weekend.
Perdaman Chemicals has launched a Federal Court damages claim against India’s second largest bank ICICI.
Prospective deep sea miner Nautilus Minerals has denied reports of a hostile takeover bid for the company, raising speculation it may have fallen victim to a stock market hoax.
Miners at BHP’s Dendrobium coal mine will take industrial action on Friday.
Gold junior Norton Gold Fields has approved a $38 million investment to transition to an owner-operator model for its Paddington operations in WA’s Goldfields.
Speculation around the future of Nathan Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal has caused investors to shy away from the company says managing director Tony Haggarty.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is once again attracting headlines after being accused of requesting Queensland coal royalties be diverted from a company associated with a former business partner.
Fortescue Metals Group has denied reports that equipment difficulties have lead to delays in loading some iron ore ships.
St Barbara has agreed to sell its Southern Cross operations to Chinese miner Hanking Gold Mining.
Fortescue Metals Group has announced the appointment of David Woodall as the new operations director for its Pilbara iron ore projects.
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Greens leader Christine Milne and NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon have offered support to the activist who released a fake statement that triggered a temporary collapse in Whitehaven Coal stocks.
Mark Cutifani has officially stepped into the top position at Anglo American.
World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia insists no new coal ports are required along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Australia’s Lynas Corporation yesterday commissioned its controversial rare earth plant in Malaysia.
Ausenco has been awarded a three year contract to manage a portfolio of projects at Newcrest’s Lihir mine.
GR Engineering has won a $30.3 million EPC contract for Doray Minerals’ Andy Well gold project.
More than 8,000 jobs have been stripped from Australia’s coal sector in the past 6 months and heading into 2013 the industry continues to feel the pressure.
The CEO of global platinum miner Lonmin, Ian Farmer, is stepping down permanently due to ‘serious illness’.
Dirty Business is a three part series on Australian mining that was yesterday launched by SBS.
A fake press release forced Nathan Tinkler’s Whitehaven Coal into a trading halt today after $314 million was wiped off the company’s value.
The potentially fatal legionella bacteria has been discovered in the water system of Santos’ coal seam gas camp at Bauhinia, south-west of Gladstone.
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union says Thiess and Xstrata are exaggerating a downturn in commodity prices in order to justify sacking workers in north Queensland.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler is attempting to refinance $11.42 million of debt in order to stop receivers selling his private jet and helicopter.
Investment banker Richard Poole was the centre of yesterday’s Independent Commission Against Corruption investigations into questionable coal deals in the New South Wales Bylong Valley.
Mining equipment maker Joy Global’s fourth quarter earnings rose 23 per cent this year, but lower sales are expected next year as commodity prices soften.
Asciano’s coal haulage division Pacific National Coal has opened a new $110 million train support facility in Greta, New South Wales.
BHP has approved US$520 million for its Longford Gas Conditioning plant joint venture project in Victoria.
Viento Utility Services has just won the new engineering firm’s first contract.
Metgasco says it received a bomb threat at its Casino office earlier this week after a man walked into the building and threatened staff.
Molycorp CEO Mark Smith has resigned, a month after the company revealed it was under investigation from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Whitehaven Coal has halted trucking coal from its operations after deeming the operation too dangerous.
A Karratha fly-in, fly-out worker has broken his neck diving into a hotel swimming pool following a few end-of-rotation beers last week.
Forge Group has been awarded the EPCM contract to develop BHP Billiton’s Yarnmina power station in the Pilbara.
Macmahon Holdings today confirmed it plans to exit the construction industry and shift focus towards becoming a fully fledged mining contractor.
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As the pressure to find accommodation in the Pilbara increases, resource companies have resorted to housing workers on boats.
Western Australia’s mining industry representatives have called for clearer resource development plans in the state’s Kimberley region.
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Anglo American have offloaded almost $2 billion in two recent deals, with Chinese firms picking up most of the new mining and energy projects.
Bechtel will be holding a recruitment drive over the next days as they amp up their search for local workers for their LNG project in Gladstone.
Mining exploration is set to start up in Nambucca Valley after a company was granted at license by the NSW government to search for gold and antimony.
Rio Tinto and Anglo American have agreed to sale off their stake in Palabora Mining to a joint South African and Chinese consortium.
Lynas Corporation entered another trading halt early this week following a statement from the Malaysian Government demanding the company export “all residue” from its Kuantan processing plant.
Strong performer Sirius Resources has confirmed it will raise $44 million in a placement priced at $2 a share.
Hiring intentions in the mining sector are set to experience a significant slump in the new year, according to new employment data released today.
The WA Department of Mines have released figures showing it takes just over two years for a new mining project to reach final approval in the state.
Security camera footage showing a water truck driver spraying another worker on an Xstrata mine in north Queensland has gone viral after being uploaded to YouTube.
Children whose fathers work around diesel powered machinery are more likely to develop cancer, a WA study has found.
University of Queensland (UQ) researchers together with the coal industry have developed an online knowledge database for the management of mine site risks.
Another company has been granted a uranium exploration tenement in north-west Queensland, with the State government now under pressure to help fast track production
Barrick Gold have released striking new images showing the transformation of a mine in Papua New Guinea after its rehabilitation plan kicked in.
Rio Tinto Alcan announced it expects to spend $528 million over the next three years developing is new South of Embley bauxite mine, located near Weipa in Queensland’s Far North.
Some mine leases may be excluded from a possible national heritage listing of Tasmania’s Tarkine region, fuelling debate about the future of the area.
While the NSW Government has approved Ashton Coal’s new mine expansion near Singleton, conservationists and landowners have appealed the decision in court.
A group of Newcastle residents opposed to a fourth coal terminal in Newcastle have handed out 15,000 leaflets to local residents.
Over the next two decades Australia’s mining industry will attract over 18 times the investment planned for South Africa, a study has shown.
New South Wales Labor minister Luke Foley has vented anger towards former colleagues for their demonstration of “shameless contempt” for environmental protection and coal exploration licence approvals.
Current Sundance Resources head George Jones is working towards building a memorial to the company’s board members that died in the 2010 Congo plane crash.
Thirty contract mining jobs are set to go from Centennial Coal’s Newstan mine as the company continues to cut costs.
Coal mining contractor Diversified Mining Services is cutting jobs.
BHP Billiton has made swift executive changes following the resignation of the company’s energy coal president Ian Maxwell yesterday.
Copper explorer Pegasus Metals has placed trading on hold until Monday as the company attempts to clarify its drilling operations in the Kimberly.
A coal gas company has been hit with fines and court costs of $100,000 after breaching environmental standards and not notifying regulators.
After months of discussions, GE mining has finalised its $700 million purchase of Australian mine equipment manufacturer Industrea.
Fortescue chief Nev Power has rejected Indigenous spokesperson David Collard’s claims that Aborigines don’t want to work in mining as it offends their culture.
A Chevron barge carrying 1,800 tonnes of construction equipment, 300 litres of diesel, and 1,000 litres of hydraulic fluid is stranded on a limestone reef off the WA coast.
Rio Tinto and Fleetwood have entered into a new agreement for accommodation at Rio’s Searipple Village.
The WA Government has released the latest round of funding for exploration drilling in the state, with almost three quarters of successful applicants targeting gold.
A prominent Queensland researcher says mining camps create “hot boxes” of crime and drug abuse, and can be compared to concentration camps.
Despite speculation over cost blowouts, Santos said the GLNG projects on Curtis Island are on safe ground.
Xstrata has built a new section of railway in the Southern Highlands after concerns were raised that its mining operations could damage existing tunnels.
Unions are protesting against what they say are unfair dismissals by Bechtel after multiple workers were sacked from the company’s Curtis Island operations.
WesTrac and Hardy Bros have been fined more than a quarter of a million dollars after a worker lost his leg in an industrial accident.
Under a new state exemption mining operations will be prohibited within a 72sq km radius around Western Australia’s Horizontal Falls.
The Queensland government are investigating how to unlock $4 billion worth of mineral resources in the state’s North West minerals province.
Whitehaven Coal might seek temporary approval to truck coal from its Narrabri underground mine, after a train derailment near Boggrabri forced the closure of its rail line.
A Japanese firm has agreed to develop a feasibility study for a plan to develop a $50 billion steel industry by linking WA’s iron ore mines with QLD’s coal projects.
The Reserve Bank yesterday moved to cut the country’s cash rate to 3 per cent in an effort to stimulate the non mining sectors of the economy before Christmas.
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has lost the rights to his private jet and helicopter, after the company that holds them was placed in receivership.
Community groups in the Hunter Valley will start to independently monitor air quality along the Hunter coal corridor to assess levels of pollution.
A restructure by oil and gas company Santos will see 100 workers laid off in Adelaide and the Cooper Basin.
A company has applied for a licence to mine sand off Sydney’s coast.
Toro Energy is set for a leadership change as two women take the top ranking jobs
Ok Tedi mine landowners in Papua New Guinea are expected to make a decision on the mine’s future by the end of the week.
Environmental group Save Malaysia Stop Lynas has obtained a hearing date to again challenge Lynas’ temporary operating permits.