Spotted Quoll pit named after late founding director (0) October 13, 2009 Mine development at Spotted Quoll has commenced, with the initial open-pit mine at Spotted Quoll named after Timothy King, a founding Director of Western Areas.
Best Contract Miner of the Year (0) October 13, 2009 MINING DAILY profiles each of the finalists in the 12 categories of the 6th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
FIRB approves Meridian investment (0) October 13, 2009 Meridian Minerals has been advised that the Foreign Investment Review Board has approved the investment of $10.5 million into Meridian by Northwest Nonferrous Australia Mining.
Nickel prices surge (0) October 13, 2009 Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Norman Moore, will open the country’s largest nickel conference in Perth on Wednesday as the price for the metal – a critical steel ...
Defence opens talks with WPG (0) October 12, 2009 The Department of Defence last week hosted executives from Western Plains Resources (WPG) to discuss the future development of the Hawks Nest magnetite deposit, which lies within the Woomera Prohibited ...
Yanzhou resubmits Felix bid (0) October 12, 2009 China-based Yanzhou Coal Mining will today resubmit its $3.5 billion bid application for Felix Resources to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Excellence in Environmental Management (0) October 12, 2009 MINING DAILY profiles each of the finalists in the 12 categories of the 6th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Mine of the Week: Cloudbreak (0) October 12, 2009 The team at Cloudbreak recently took delivery of the first of a series of upgraded surface miners, which will deliver a significantly higher mining rate at the mine.
Avoca quarterly results (0) October 12, 2009 ASX 200 mid-tier gold producer, Avoca Resources, has announced that it produced 50,584 ounces from its Trident underground gold mine during the September quarter.
UraniumSA placement (0) October 12, 2009 UraniumSA has announced it has successfully arranged to raise $4 million before costs through the placement of 20 million fully paid ordinary shares at 20 cents each.
Water-resistant shotblast product (0) October 12, 2009 Aquacrete has introduced a water-resistant shotblast product developed specifically for reinforcement and stabilisation where conditions may result in erosion from water.
Carrick Gold quarterly highlights (0) October 9, 2009 Carrick Gold said it took significant steps towards developing its Kalgoorlie project and becoming a mid-tier gold producer during the September quarter, in its quarterly report released yesterday.
Prisoners fill skills gap (0) October 9, 2009 In a partnership with the South Australian Department of Correctional Services, BHP Billiton will welcome teams of low security convicts from Port Augusta Prison to work at its Olympic Dam ...
BHP blocks details of shaft shutdown (0) October 9, 2009 BHP Billiton is yet to offer specific details of the haulage system breakdown at Olympic Dam.
Moura-Aldoga project kicks off in 2010 (0) October 9, 2009 The Central Queensland (QLD) regional coal industry has welcomed conditional approval for a QR Limited project linking the Moura-Gladstone line with the Aldoga Industrial precinct north of Gladstone.
OZ class action lodged (0) October 8, 2009 Litigation funder IMF Australia yesterday announced it had issued a class action against OZ Minerals in the Federal Court of Australia.
Integrated object detection system (0) October 8, 2009 Caterpillar is introducing the Cat Integrated Object Detection System, designed to enhance minesite safety.
Trident paste plant on time and under budget (0) October 8, 2009 Avoca Resources has commenced placing cemented tailings (paste) into underground stopes at its Trident gold mine, following the successful construction and commissioning of its Trident paste plant.
Zinc spill under control (0) October 8, 2009 Queensland’s Department of Environment and Resource Management is satisfied that there is no imminent danger to areas surrounding a zinc spill from MMG’s Century Mine.
Mechanical failure at Olympic Dam (26) October 8, 2009 Investigations are underway after a system malfunction at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine.
Iron ore future not set, RCR (0) October 8, 2009 A report from Resource Capital Research has found the iron ore market has continued to improve, but its pricing future remains uncertain.
Machine-mounted sensors for smart mining operations (0) October 7, 2009 The Minerals Down Under Flagship aims to integrate individual sensors into a machine-mounted instrumentation system capable of controlling surface mining and processing operations. Gio Braidotti writes.
Investigative work at the nano-scale (0) October 7, 2009 Electron microscopy is helping solve the iron ore industry’s phosphorus problem. If successful, the work could be worth billions of dollars to the Australian industry. Tim Treadgold writes.
Foreign investment for Balmoral South (0) October 7, 2009 Australasian Resources managing director Andrew Caruso believes the FIRB proposal to cap foreign investments in underdeveloped projects will not pose too many problems for its Balmoral South Iron Ore Project.
Gold prices at record high (0) October 7, 2009 Despite gold prices reaching a record $1045 per ounce overnight, Resource Capital Research senior gold analyst Tony Parry has stood by his prediction that prices would steady over the rest ...
Last minute bid for Polaris (0) October 7, 2009 A bidding war has started for Western Australian iron ore junior Polaris Metals.
Rio crosses new frontiers (0) October 7, 2009 Rio Tinto has signed a long awaited investment agreement to develop the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex in Mongolia.
Exploration continues surrounding Pajingo gold mine (0) October 7, 2009 Heemskirk Consolidated and JV partner North Queensland Metals will accelerate exploration drilling on the Moonlight prospect at the Pajingo gold mine.
Industry Report: Mining Services in Australia (0) October 7, 2009 The Mining Services industry is feeling the impact of the global financial crisis on the real economy. MINING DAILY presents key Mining Services outlook indicators from IBISWorld.
Executives and workers locked in ETS row (0) October 6, 2009 The row between mining lobby groups and coal mine workers continues, with Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche weighing into the debate over the Federal Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme ...
Product Spotlight: 793F Cat Mining Truck (34) October 6, 2009 Cat has released the 793F Cat Mining Truck, the fifth generation of the 793, with a new engine, choice of power train options, choice of body systems and a completely ...
FIRB approves gold takeover (0) October 6, 2009 The Foreign Investment Review Board has given the green light to the takeover of Sino Gold by Canada’s Eldorado Gold.
Zinc spill from Century pipeline (0) October 6, 2009 MMG has reported a zinc spill after a failure in a pipeline from its Century mine.
Port Lincoln development approved (0) October 6, 2009 The South Australian Minister for Urban Planning and Development has approved Centrex’s Port Lincoln Development Application.
Balmoral South gets green light (0) October 6, 2009 Australasian Resources has received the go ahead from the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its Balmoral South Iron Ore Project in the State’s Pilbara region.
Gold prices to stabilise, RCR (0) October 6, 2009 Resource Capital Research (RCR) predicted that returning stability to the US dollar will see gold trading steady to prices of around US$950 to $1000 per ounce for the rest of ...
FMG deal still likely, analyst (0) October 2, 2009 Fortescue’s iron ore supply agreement with China is unlikely to be derailed after the company failed to meet this week’s $6 billion funding deadline, a leading resource analyst told MINING ...
Harmony a tall order under OHS laws (0) October 2, 2009 Unions and employers will clash over Australia’s new occupational health and safety (OHS) laws at The Safety Conference later this month, but increasingly, regulators – rather than the law itself ...
Anti-CPRS campaigners risk losing support (0) October 2, 2009 The Australian coal industry’s biggest lobby groups risk losing the support of thousands of coal industry employees as they push to have the Federal Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme ...
Truck deaths cannot continue, Inspectorate (0) October 2, 2009 The Queensland Mines Inspectorate called for an immediate end to the ‘state-wide mining issue’ of inadequate truck braking.
House design an Oasis in the Pilbara (0) October 2, 2009 Western Australian Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls yesterday announced the winners of a competition that encouraged builders and architects to collaborate and design new homes for specific climate zones.
Touching the void (0) October 1, 2009 A new remote control laser scanner will allow underground mine surveyors to inspect voids without endangering their safety. Michael Mills writes.
Predictable processing (0) October 1, 2009 Minerals processing software has stopped an alumina refinery’s liquor tanks from overflowing, improving production and safety along the way. Michael Mills writes.
Defence flags possible talks (0) October 1, 2009 The Department of Defence yesterday indicated it was prepared to restart negotiations over the proposed joint venture at the Hawks Nest magnetite deposit.
Herald directors endorse improved offer (0) October 1, 2009 The independent directors of Herald Resources yesterday unanimously recommended the company’s shareholders accept Calipso Investment’s increased takeover offer of 93 cents per share.
Smart baseball cap monitors mining fatigue (0) October 1, 2009 New technology aimed at combating fatigue-related heavy vehicle driving incidents will be piloted at Moranbah North and Capcoal mines.
Rhodes Ridge JV upheld (0) October 1, 2009 Rio Tinto has welcomed the Mining Warden’s confirmation that the Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture’s (50 per cent Rio Tinto) tenure over Rhodes Ridge in the East Pilbara in North West ...
Aston earns 30% interest in Dingo JV (0) October 1, 2009 Cockatoo Coal has advised that Aston has earned a 30% participating interest in the Dingo project joint venture.
Fortescue misses funding deadline (0) October 1, 2009 Fortescue Metals failed to meet yesterday’s deadline for a US$6 billion funding deal with Chinese banks.
Evaluator approves Felix takeover (0) October 1, 2009 The proposed $3.5 billion takeover of Felix Resources by Chinese State-owned Yanzhou Coal has been ruled fair and equitable by an independent evaluator.
Skills council defends Productivity Places Program (0) October 1, 2009 SkillsDMC has urged the resources and civil infrastructure industries to continue to identify workforce labour and skills gaps after media reports that the Productivity PPP neglects vital skills.
Scholarships tackle QLD skills shortage (0) September 30, 2009 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and CQUniversity this morning announced a pair of scholarships aimed at solving the skills shortages plaguing the State’s resources sector.
Lynas forced into equity raising (0) September 30, 2009 Lynas Corporation has turned to an equity raising after the recent collapse of its $500 investment deal with China Nonferrous Metal Mining.
Palmer attacks ‘racist’ FIRB policies (0) September 30, 2009 Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has savaged FIRB suggestions of capping foreign investment in mining companies.
Moronbah draws power from waste (0) September 30, 2009 The Queensland Minister for Mines and Energy Stephen Robertson yesterday officially opened the State’s largest waste gas fired power station in the Bowen Basin.
Adelaide Resources raises $2.28 million (0) September 30, 2009 Adelaide Resources has placed 12,000,000 ordinary shares with sophisticated investor clients of Bell Potter Securities Limited, in order to increase the company’s Rover Gold-Copper Project exploration program.
Trafford announces Singapore deal (0) September 30, 2009 The Directors of Trafford Resources have announced the proposed placement of 6,203,486 ordinary fully paid shares, representing 10% of its issued capital, at $0.25 per share.
Training pays off for Donaldson Coal (0) September 30, 2009 A push to find employees with the right cultural fit, and a structured training program, have seen Donaldson Coal take out the Workforce Development Innovation Award at the 2009 Mining ...
More time for Defence negotiations (0) September 30, 2009 Western Plains Resources and Chinese state-owned steel producer WISCO yesterday announced they had agreed to extend the transaction deadline for their Hawks Nest joint venture by three months.
Nothing grim about minesite execution (0) September 29, 2009 Manufacturing execution systems can now be used to link the various aspects of mining operations.
Greener pastures for fieldbus (0) September 29, 2009 Fieldbus technology could make a huge difference to the way mines are operated, but the industry is still resistant to change. Michael Mills writes.
Ad campaign pushes coal’s case (0) September 29, 2009 Coal miners and lobby groups once again voiced their disapproval of the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) yesterday, coinciding with the launch of an advertising campaign by the Australian ...
Huddy’s Mining Services moves in on the Hunter (0) September 29, 2009 Industrea Limited has announced that subsidiary Huddy’s Mining Services has signed two additional agreements with Warkworth Mining for the hire, service and support of further equipment for its Mt Thorley ...
Dust storms could be radioactive, BBC (0) September 29, 2009 According to a BBC report, environmentalists have raised concerns that another giant dust storm blowing its way across eastern Australia may contain radioactive particles.
Coal slurry smashes through bin control room (0) September 29, 2009 The New South Wales Mine Safety Operations Branch has released a safety alert after a serious accident involving coal and slurry discharge from a rail loading bin.
Turning waste into a positive (0) September 29, 2009 Millions of tonnes of Australia’s waste products from minerals processing and power stations can potentially be re-processed and used create better fertility and health products.
Apex Minerals rights issue (0) September 28, 2009 Apex Minerals on Friday announced a $108.6 million rights issue, in a further effort to eliminate debt and raise capital following the sale of its Aphrodite gold project last week.
Former chairman launches boardroom coup (0) September 28, 2009 Former Troy Resources chairman John Jones is aiming to retake control of the company, launching a bid on Friday to replace three board members, including chief executive Paul Benson.
Base metals merger (0) September 28, 2009 Vulcan Resources and Universal Resources have announced that the two companies have agreed to merge through a scheme of arrangement.
Exploration in Broken Hill (0) September 28, 2009 Explorers from across Australia and overseas will converge on western NSW this week at the Broken Hill Exploration Initiative conference.
Serious accident at Paddington (0) September 28, 2009 Two miners were seriously injured yesterday at Norton Goldfields’ Paddington Gold Mine in Western Australia.
Goliath defeats David (0) September 28, 2009 Junior iron ore player Cazaly Resources has failed in its bid to wrest control of the Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit in Western Australia from Rio Tinto.
Lynas investment falls through (0) September 25, 2009 China Nonferrous Metal Mining (CNMC) has terminated its $500 million equity investment into Rare Earths miner Lynas, after the FIRB recommended changes to the conditions of the agreement.
Majors Creek scoping study (0) September 25, 2009 Cortona Resources has completed a positive scoping study for a potential $30 million underground mine development at its Majors Creek Gold Project.
Rock fall injury prompts alert (0) September 25, 2009 The NSW DPI has issued a safety alert, after a worker was struck in the head by a falling rock.
Apex sells Aphrodite (0) September 25, 2009 Apex Minerals yesterday agreed to sell its wholly-owned Aphrodite Project to Aphrodite Gold for $7.5 million.
Drilling underway (0) September 25, 2009 Uranium hopeful Toro Energy has commenced maiden drilling at its Lake Mackay project in Western Australia.
National safety model on the agenda (0) September 25, 2009 Workplace Relations Ministers will meet in Sydney today to discuss a draft model for an OH&S Act that will harmonise Australia’s health and safety laws.
A real oppurtunity (0) September 24, 2009 Michael Mills spoke to the Parker Cooperative Research Centre’s Dr John Kildea about the past, present and future of hydrometallurgical research.
Soft solution for hard problems (0) September 24, 2009 Mining companies have turned to business management software to ensure their operations remain profitable. Michael Mills writes.
Chinese investment a national security risk (0) September 24, 2009 The decision by the Department of Defence to reject a joint venture proposal involving a Chinese state-owned company on national security grounds has raised questions about the future of Chinese ...
Massive resource upgrade (0) September 24, 2009 Fox Resources yesterday announced a 307% increase in the total nickel and copper resources at its Radio Hill project near Karratha, Western Australia.
Monadelphous awarded $85 M contract (0) September 24, 2009 Engineering company Monadelphous Group has secured a significant construction contract with Rio Tinto Iron Ore for major works associated with Phase I of the Brockman 4 development, in the north ...
CSIRO-China survey agreement (0) September 24, 2009 CSIRO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Geological Survey (CGS) following successful projects between CSIRO and CGS in the field of hyperspectral imaging.
Consolidation not inevitable, Flanagan (0) September 24, 2009 Atlas Iron managing director David Flanagan does not believe consolidation among WA junior iron ore players is always the best policy.
New Pilbara website launched (0) September 24, 2009 Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Brendan Grylls has announced the launch of the new Spotlight on the Pilbara website.
Kinder Vortex Blastair (0) September 24, 2009 Materials handling product supply company Kinder has released the Vortex
Blastair air blaster, designed to clear processing blockages.
More than a stopgap solution (0) September 24, 2009 Air Springs Supply has introduced a new range of Pronal stoppers to the Australian market that range from use in testing to emergency tasks.
Gemcom Minex software (1) September 24, 2009 Gemcom has designed an end to end software system that is designed to allow detailed scheduling decades into the future
Transparent links in the contract chain (0) September 24, 2009 With many mining jobs performed by different contractors, it is important for companies to keep track of each level of management using intelligent software systems.
ACCC reinstates interim authorisation (0) September 24, 2009 The ACCC has reinstated interim authorisation to Port Waratah Coal Services, the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group and the Newcastle Port Corporation, including for the port’s coal queue capacity management system. ...
Rail duplication complete (0) September 23, 2009 Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan yesterday announced the $49 million duplication of the Blackwater rail system in the Central Bowen Basin had been completed.
Dioro directors reject Ramelius bid (0) September 23, 2009 The independent directors of Dioro Exploration have this morning urged shareholders to reject Ramelius Resources’ acquisition bid.
Big finds up for grabs in Africa (0) September 23, 2009 To capitalise on near-record gold prices, many Australian explorers are looking overseas to discover big finds.
Union backs BHP worker demands (0) September 23, 2009 Union delegates have endorsed a range of improvements they plan to negotiate with BHP over the coming year.
Trapped miners rescued (0) September 23, 2009 Two zinc miners who were trapped underground for almost 24 hours at the Perilya mine in Broken Hill were freed yesterday afternoon.
M&E underway today (0) September 22, 2009 The largest Hunter Valley mining exhibition, M&E NSW, gets underway in Muswellbrook today, returning after a four year absence.
Herald takeover bid ‘unfair’ (0) September 22, 2009 An independent report has described Calipso Investment’s unsolicited takeover offer for Herald Resources as “neither fair nor reasonable.”
Edna May fund raising (0) September 22, 2009 Catalpa Resources yesterday announced it would advance its $92 million Edna May open-pit gold project into production by July next year.
Contributions awarded (5) September 22, 2009 Two long serving members of the Australian mining industry were recognised today at the Excellence in Mining and Exploration conference in Sydney.
Export dollars to fall, ABARE (0) September 22, 2009 The latest outlook report from ABARE has predicted Australia will lose $39 billion from its total commodity exports.
Hold up for FourMile (0) September 22, 2009 Work on the FourMile uranium mine has been delayed by at least four months after a holdup in securing a mining lease.
Bauxite share placement (0) September 21, 2009 Bauxite Resources has announced it has entered into mandate agreements to raise $57 million through the placement of 60 million shares at 95 cents each.
Golden Jubilee for Dioro (0) September 21, 2009 Dioro Exploration last week reported record gold production at its Jubilee Mill in its August quarter results, following on from record production in the previous quarter.
Spotted Quoll approved (0) September 21, 2009 Western Areas has announced its Spotted Quoll open pit nickel mine had received the final go ahead from WA Environment Minister Donna Faragher.
Magellan lodges $5 million lead shipment bond (0) September 21, 2009 Magellan Metals announced on Friday it had lodged a $5 million performance bond with the Western Australian Government.
Confidence from new port deal (0) September 21, 2009 The long term export plan for the Newcastle coal terminal will give investors and coal producers more security and confidence in the future, Joe Tripodi’s office told MINING DAILY.
Cockatoo turning profits, and heads (0) September 21, 2009 Cockatoo Coal, a relatively small Queensland coal producer, is turning heads in the coal industry because of its ability to turn around a loss-making resource.
WA bucks the trend (0) September 21, 2009 Western Australia’s mining and petroleum industries have recorded growth of 19% for the last financial year.
Rights issue to refloat Monarch (0) September 18, 2009 Stirling Resources yesterday launched a rights issue to raise around $17.5 million to refloat Monarch Gold.
Workers exposed to dangerous chemicals (0) September 18, 2009 The Queensland Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert about the use of chemicals, after two mine workers were exposed to 1 BP vapours.
Govt. on top of Pilbara land supply, Day (0) September 18, 2009 WA Minister for Planning John Day has refuted claims made by WA CME chief executive Reg Howard-Smith this week that not enough was being done to ease land supply problems ...
Golden combination (0) September 18, 2009 Allied Gold yesterday announced it is embarking on a friendly $60 million off-market takeover of Toronto-listed Australian Solomons Gold.
Uranium funds heading offshore (0) September 18, 2009 Despite recent significant capital raisings by Australian uranium companies, not all of the money is being spent in the domestic industry.
Salary make-up irrelevant, CFMEU (0) September 18, 2009 CFMEU president Tony Maher has told MINING DAILY that the structure of BHP chief Marius Kloppers’ increased salary is not as important as its size.
Breaking News: historic day for Hunter Valley (0) September 18, 2009 All relevant parties have now agreed to Newcastle’s much anticipated long term coal export plan, with Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) finally agreeing to the framework.
Coal seam gas education (0) September 17, 2009 A professional development course focussing on coal seam gas reservoir assessment in coal mining got underway in Sydney for the first time yesterday.
Funding available for clean coal innovation (0) September 17, 2009 The NSW Clean Coal Council is looking to the State’s coal miners and engineers for innovation to manage and monitor emissions from coal, the burning of coal and fugitive emissions. ...
Queensland safety to go to China (0) September 17, 2009 The Queensland Government will lead an upcoming mine safety demonstration in China.
BHP defends CEO salary (0) September 17, 2009 BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers did not receive a major pay rise in 2009, a BHP spokesperson has told MINING DAILY, after a very public backlash from BHP union ...
Energy-efficiency research (0) September 16, 2009 The CSIRO yesterday announced it had joined forces with five Australasian universities to research sustainable energy-efficient technologies for the aluminium industry.
Toro share placement (0) September 16, 2009 Toro Energy yesterday announced it had raised $40 million through share placements for its Wiluna Uranium Project in WA.
UMC chairman steps down (0) September 16, 2009 UMC has announced its deputy chairman Alan Birchmore had been appointed as non-executive chairman, following the resignation of Philip Crabb.
A predictable market (0) September 16, 2009 BHP Billiton expects to see a more predictable level of demand in the global commodities market.
Going for another Honeymoon (23) September 16, 2009 Marmota Energy has announced the discovery of a uranium formation said to be in the same ‘rolling style’ formation as the Honeymoon Uranium Deposit.
Increased gold production for Range River (0) September 16, 2009 Range River Gold has announced plans to significantly increase production at its Mt. Morgans project in Western Australia.
Prospect Awards Finalist Issue (0) September 15, 2009 Australian Mining profiles the all of the finalists in the sixth annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
No need for more strikes, CFMEU (0) September 15, 2009 The CFMEU is hopeful there will be no need for further strikes at Xstrata’s United Colliery.
Rio sells Alcan Cable (0) September 15, 2009 Rio Tinto has agreed to the sale of a chunk of its Alcan Engineered Products business with US-based Platinum Equity.
UGL awarded BHP Port Hedland contract (0) September 15, 2009 UGL Resources has secured a $165 million contract from BHP Billiton for work at Port Hedland, WA.
Water in Mining Conference underway (0) September 15, 2009 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) and the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) have launched the Water in Mining Conference 2009 (WIM 09) this morning in Perth.
NT geophysics and drilling collaboration (0) September 15, 2009 Full list of successful applicants to the 2009-2010 Northern Territory Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program.
3D Laser Mapping launches Safety Monitoring System (0) September 15, 2009 3D Laser Mapping has launched a new safety monitoring system that automatically detects tiny movements in slopes and walls in open pit mines.
Seventh month of growth in WA Index (0) September 14, 2009 The market capitalisation of Western Australian listed companies within the Deloitte WA Index increased by 5.3% in August.
Workers United at Xstrata coal mine (0) September 14, 2009 More than one hundred miners returned to work at Xstrata’s United Colliery in the Hunter Valley this morning, concluding a strike that began last Thursday morning.
Calls for a regional ‘fair go’ (0) September 14, 2009 NSW Minerals Council chief executive Nikki Williams a ‘fair go’ for regional NSW in Australia’s plans to tackle climate change.
South Australia’s surge continues (0) September 14, 2009 South Australia (SA) has reversed the downturn in mineral exploration spending – rising by 16.1% in the June quarter.
Mining construction set to decline (0) September 14, 2009 Engineering construction activity is set to decline 15% over the next two years despite Federal Government stimulus, according to industry analyst and economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel.
Fortescue settles shipping dispute (0) September 14, 2009 Fortescue Metals has settled its outstanding shipping dispute with Splendour Special Maritime Enterprise.
Record mineral exports for Australia (0) September 14, 2009 An ABARE report has found that Australia achieved record export earnings from mineral resources over 2008/2009.
Mt Vetters gold results (0) September 11, 2009 The initial drilling program completed at the Mt Vetters Project in August has failed to return significant levels of gold, nickel or other base metal anomalism, Proto Resources said.
Explorers need incentives, Roche (0) September 11, 2009 QRC chief executive Michael Roche has called on the Federal Government to introduce tax incentives for junior minerals explorers, such as a flow through share scheme.
Geoscience software training (9) September 11, 2009 Gemcom Software announced an education initiative with the AIG, aimed at extending the skills of unemployed and underemployed geoscientists.
Gold to maintain high prices (0) September 11, 2009 After briefly rising above US$1000 per ounce earlier this week, the price of gold is likely to stay high in the immediate future.
Major capital raising for Paladin (0) September 11, 2009 Uranium company Paladin Energy has raised $419 million in order to fund acquisitions and further exploration.
BHP locks in supply agreement (0) September 11, 2009 Delegations of Hyundai Steel and BHP Billiton have signed an eight year supply contract to deliver 22 million tonnes of iron ore from 2009.
Investment decline hits hard, BIS Shrapnel (0) September 11, 2009 A severe decline in business investment, particularly in the mining sector, will make the next twelve months the Australian economy’s most difficult phase of the Global Financial Crisis, according to ...
Troy in S&P/ASX 300 Index (0) September 10, 2009 Troy Resources will be included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index from the close of trade on 18 September 2009.
Port Hedland pre-feasibility study (0) September 10, 2009 SKM and Evans & Peck will carry out a pre-feasibility study for an iron ore export facility at Port Hedland, WA.
Energy Metals takeover bid (0) September 10, 2009 Energy Metals reached an agreement that will see China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group subsidiary, Uranium Resources Co., make a 70% takeover bid.
Uranium joint venture in South Australia (0) September 10, 2009 Southern Uranium and Eyre Energy have signed a joint venture to explore for mineral deposits on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
Galaxy expands lithium footprint (0) September 10, 2009 Lithium producer Galaxy Resources has extended its tenement footprint near the Mt Cattlin Project at Ravensthorpe in Western Australia.
Railway Iron Ore share placement (0) September 9, 2009 Australian iron ore developer United Minerals yesterday agreed on a $27.2 million share placement with China Railway Materials.
Downer EDI wins $500 million in contracts (0) September 9, 2009 Downer EDI has announced its mining division has secured new contracts and work under management with major international clients totalling over $500 million.
Rio Tinto exports three billionth tonne (0) September 9, 2009 Rio Tinto has exported three billion tonnes of iron ore from Australia, highlighting the exponential growth of the Pilbara since its first shipment of the essential steel-making ingredient in 1966.
Study launched for gold projects (0) September 9, 2009 WA gold explorer Carrick Gold has commenced a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the first stage of open-pit mining operations at its Lindsay’s, Brilliant and Kalpini gold projects.
Karara Iron Ore Project approved (0) September 9, 2009 Gindalbie Metals’ joint venture Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia has received final State environmental approval.
Mining employment on the way up (0) September 9, 2009 A new report has found that mining and construction has one of the brightest employment futures of any industry in Australia.
Independent rail needed, Campbell (0) September 9, 2009 The new North West Iron Ore Alliance chairman wants WA third party rail access decisions made by an independent body.
Dynamic testwork pays off (0) September 8, 2009 Outotec Senior Proposals Engineer – thickening – Andrew McIntosh explains thickener sizing and the importance of testwork.*
Integra reaches native title agreement (0) September 8, 2009 Integra Mining announced it was close to developing its Randalls Gold Project after finalising a native title agreement and mining lease for the Salt Creek deposit.
WA OH&S changes need steering, CFMEU (0) September 8, 2009 The CFMEU called for representatives of industry, unions and the regulator to oversee any changes to the Western Australian mining safety legislation.
Comment: Mitch Hooke (0) September 8, 2009 Minerals Council of Australia CEO Mitch Hooke comments on the Australian National University study on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).
National safety regime a reality (0) September 8, 2009 The passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through the Parliament represents a significant milestone in the move towards a national Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime, according to Minerals ...
Atlas merges with Warwick (0) September 8, 2009 Atlas Iron has agreed to an all-share merger with explorer Warwick Resources.
Thinking outside the square (0) September 8, 2009 SKM’s air quality expert, Jon Harper, discusses the causes of dust emissions and mechanisms to measure and monitor dust emissions.*
Gen Y employment research (0) September 7, 2009 New industry-based research from Fuzionscape indicates that ‘Generation Y’ is proving the hardest demographic to attract and retain.
Third-pace for Australia in risk survey (0) September 7, 2009 Australia was named the third-best country in which to make investments in RESOURCESTOCKS’ 2009 World Risk Survey.
Consultant predicts gold recovery (0) September 7, 2009 Australian gold production increased by 4% during the June quarter, according to Surbiton Associates’ latest overview of the Australian gold sector.
Special report: IBISWorld industry outlook (0) September 7, 2009 Overall mineral production is expected to show only modest growth in 2010-11 as demand continues to recover, according to the latest IBISWorld industry research.
Iron ore group appoints new chairman (0) September 7, 2009 The North West Iron Ore Alliance has named former Howard Government senior minister Ian Campbell as its new chairman.
Focus ready to mine The Mount (0) September 7, 2009 Focus Minerals has secured all necessary mining permits and environmental approvals to mine The Mount, its 350,000-ounce deposit in WA’s Goldfields, the company announced today.
Harbour deepening works (0) September 4, 2009 The WA Government announced a $250 million plan to deepen Fremantle Port’s Inner Harbour to cater for larger ships.
TNG appoints CEO (0) September 4, 2009 TNG yesterday announced the appointment of board member Paul Burton as the company’s CEO.
OH&S ‘sexy’ for investors (0) September 4, 2009 Far from just another cost, occupational health and safety is now considered ‘sexy’ by investors, according to a senior research analyst for AMP Capital Investors, Dr Ian Woods.
Ambassadors promote Queensland mining (0) September 4, 2009 The Queensland Government has established a team of industry ambassadors to promote Queensland mining and exploration investment opportunities to the world.
In-built breathalyser to curb drink-driving (0) September 4, 2009 Toyota has announced it is developing a breathalyser that will lock the ignition of a vehicle to keep people with high levels of alcohol off the road.
M&E NSW events announced (0) September 4, 2009 A program of complementary events will be held alongside the Mining & Energy New South Wales exhibition, to be held in Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW, from September ...
Death prompts regulation overhaul (0) September 3, 2009 WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore announced changes to the mining industry’s safety regulations, following the death of an Alcoa contractor.
Marengo completes second capital raising (0) September 3, 2009 Marengo Mining announced it had raised $5.4 million through a share placement, completing the second stage of its capital raising program.
Newcastle Port reform runs aground (0) September 3, 2009 The plan to expand Newcastle Port’s coal export capacity has stalled after NCIG failed to sign off on an agreement to carve up access to the port by the 31 ...
Another Chinese contract for Industrea (0) September 3, 2009 Industrea has announced a $3.9 million contract to deliver three longwall roof support carriers to Inner Mongolia Huineng Group.
New taskforce to provide skilled labour (0) September 3, 2009 Kevin Rudd said a new employment taskforce is an opportunity for Australia to learn from past failures in planning for skilled workers.
Major Beaconsfield stake up for sale (0) September 3, 2009 The largest stakeholder in Tasmania’s Beaconsfield Gold is set to sell its shares in the company, Beaconsfield announced in a statement this week.
FIRB delays Lynas decision (0) September 3, 2009 FIRB has extended the review period for the proposed $252 million investment deal between Lynas Corp and China Nonferrous Metal Mining.
Financing new Conquests (0) September 2, 2009 Conquest Mining has received an indicative term sheet and detailed debt financing proposal to fund construction of a mine at its Silver Hill project.
CSIRO broadcasts to Indigenous communities (0) September 2, 2009 The CSIRO and the National Indigenous Radio Service announce a program aimed at giving remote communities access to information.
BHP to protect agricultural land (0) September 2, 2009 The NSW Government announced special conditions for BHP Billiton’s Caroona Coal Project to ensure the prime agricultural land is protected.
Redbank release copper mine study (0) September 2, 2009 Redbank Copper yesterday released a mine study for the development of its high grade copper project.
Qld well placed for funding, QRC (0) September 2, 2009 The QRC believes Queensland is in a good position for a successful application for Commonwealth funding of key low-emission coal technologies.
