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- Rio boss says Labor not delivering on carbon tax (14) September 8, 2011
Rio Tinto Australia managing director David Peever has criticised the Government for failing to deliver on the carbon tax principles it agreed on with business leaders.
- Report says miners exaggerate their importance (0) September 8, 2011
A new report by the Australia Institute released today claims Australians have been deceived into believing the mining industry employs nine times more workers and accounts for three times as ...
- Mining companies pay less tax: Australia Institute (0) September 8, 2011
The debate over the mining industry’s tax bill heated up today, with a new Australia Institute survey claiming the sector pays less tax than others.
- AIMEX continues – DMS Preview [Video] (0) September 7, 2011
We hear from Diversified Mining Services’ (DMS) Darren Anderson, and about Manufacturing industry envoy Peter Beattie.
- Dam and pipeline proposals for Galilee Basin (0) September 7, 2011
The Queensland government is looking at private sector proposals for the $4 billion development of a new wharf at Abbot Point and dam in central Queensland.
- Incitec Pivot flags acid plant (0) September 7, 2011
Explosives manufacturer Incitec Pivot has put forward a potential $400 million acid plant at Phosphate Hill, south east of Dajarra, in Queensland.
- QLD Gov misled public over BMA 100FIFO, mining union claims (0) September 7, 2011
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union has accused the State Government of misleading the public on its decision of BMA’s 100% FIFO application at the Caval Ridge Mine.
- How Chile taxes their mining boom (0) September 7, 2011 The ABC’s Lateline program spoke to Chile’s minister for mines, Hernan De Solminihac, to find out how Chile is handling their mining boom.
- China stockpiling puts iron ore prices on shaky ground (0) September 7, 2011
Iron ore prices are set to dip next year after unprecedented stockpiling by China, according to Westpac chief economist Bill Evans.
- NSW funding to be cut if royalties rise (0) September 7, 2011
If NSW goes ahead with its decision to raise mining royalties the federal government will almost certainly cut the state’s infrastructure funding, Treasurer Wayne Swan said yesterday.
- Pike River survivor tells of ordeal (0) September 6, 2011
The Pike River royal commission resumed hearings yesterday focusing on the search and rescue operation, with survivor Daniel Rockhouse retelling his ordeal.
- High dust levels recorded in the Hunter (0) September 6, 2011
A series of higher than average fine particulate matter readings in Muswellbrook have again raised concerns about air quality in the region.
- Former BHP boss slams productivity (0) September 6, 2011
Former BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus has joined the chorus of big-business figures calling for deregulation of workplace laws to promote higher productivity.
- Lynas face fierce opposition to rare earths export (0) September 6, 2011
Lynas Corporation is facing opposition from Australian politicians and Malaysian green groups over the transport and processing of its rare earth ores.
- NSW slugs miners with royalties hike (0) September 6, 2011
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell will today follow Western Australia’s lead and increase mining royalties in the state budget.
- AIMEX begins today – Hyundai Preview [Video] (0) September 6, 2011
As AIMEX starts, we give you a preview of what you’ll be seeing today.
- CCS Institute opens first office in Asia (0) September 6, 2011
The Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute will be able to accelerate the development of carbon capture technology following the opening of an office in Tokyo, Japan.
- AIMEX begins today – Caterpillar Preview [Video] (0) September 6, 2011
As AIMEX starts, we give you a preview of what you’ll be seeing today.
- Kiwi creates ‘adult sandpit’ in Las Vegas (0) September 5, 2011
A New Zealand businessman has created a massive ‘sandpit’ in Las Vegas where adults can control bulldozers and excavators to move around dirt, rocks, and tyres for fun.
- Low-skilled migrant numbers to rise (22) September 5, 2011
New guidelines released by the Immigration Department will allow mining and infrastructure companies to hire low skilled migrants who were previously denied permission to work in Australia.
- Longwall build begins at Narrabri coal mine (0) September 5, 2011
Delta SBD has begun the surface build of the longwall at Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri coal mine.
- Xstrata megamine faces court (0) September 5, 2011
Xstrata’s $7 billion open-cut coal mine proposal was under renewed environmental scrutiny in court proceedings late last week.
- Claims of dust monitor tampering in the Hunter (0) September 5, 2011
Concerns have been raised over the veracity of air quality monitors in the Hunter Valley, with claims that some have been covered.
- BHP facing court over racial discrimination (0) September 5, 2011
An Egyptian-born engineer who was sacked from his job last year at BHP Billiton’s Port Hedland operation is suing the company for racial discrimination.
- New study finds miners pay more tax (0) September 5, 2011
Mining companies are paying slightly more tax than they were three years ago, according to a new industry funded study by Deloitte Access Economics.
- Industry to launch coal seam gas advertisements (0) September 5, 2011
The coal seam gas industry is about to launch an advertising campaign to try and convince the public of the safety and economic benefit of gas wells.
- QR National signs Wiggins Island agreement (0) September 5, 2011 QR National has signed agreement to construct the $900 million Wiggins Island Rail Project to Gladstone.
- Mining boom ‘trickle down’ a myth, ANU professor (0) September 5, 2011 Whilst the mining industry continues its boom unabated, the rest of Australia’s industries, especially manufacturing, are struggling. Richard Dennis from the Australian National University’s school of public policy examines ...
- Decision in BMA FIFO fight (0) September 5, 2011
A decision has finally been handed down on BMA’s application for a 100% FIFO workforce at its Caval Ridge coal mine.
- AIMEX is only one day away (0) September 5, 2011
Reed Exhibitions Paul Baker chats about Australia’s largest mining exhibition – AIMEX, which begins tomorrow.
- Rinehart grabs Carabella interest (0) September 2, 2011
Billionaire mining heiress Gina Rinehart has added junior coal miner Carabella Resources to her expanding list of mining interests.
- Orica continues investigation into chemical spills (0) September 2, 2011
Orica officials have updated the community on the two chemical leaks last month from its Kooragang Island plant.
- Pike River releases final footage of miners (0) September 2, 2011
Footage showing miners secured and descending into the coal mine in caged drift runners, entering for the final time, has been released.
- Citibank says Rio better than BHP (0) September 2, 2011
Despite its smaller profits and size, Citigroup analysts have rated Rio Tinto as a better investment than BHP Billiton.
- Claims coal project will destroy reef (0) September 2, 2011
A far north Queensland coal project has raised concerns that it may damage the Great Barrier Reef.
- Investors splurge on mining boom (0) September 2, 2011
New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show almost $120 million a day is being invested in WA as companies race to profit from the mining boom.
- Lynas signs supply contract with BASF (0) September 2, 2011
Lynas Corporation has signed a long term rare earths supply agreement with BASF.
- Labor caucus revolt gains speed (0) September 2, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is this morning facing renewed pressure from the Labor caucus over her leadership.
- Injured miner awarded half million in compensation (0) September 2, 2011 Former miner Phillip Hughes has been awarded more than half a million dollars in damages after he injured himself at the North Goonyella coal mine.
- South Australia unveils strategy for tech and engineering skill-up (0) September 1, 2011
SOUTH Australian Science and Information Economy Minister Jay Weatherill, the next Premiere of SA, has unveiled a strategy to skill up people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
- New Hope cuts profit forecasts (0) September 1, 2011
Coal miner New Hope Corporation has cut its profit forecasts on the back of delays due to the Queensland floods.
- LNP annouces ‘roads to resources’ (0) September 1, 2011
The Liberal National Party has today announced plans for a new infrastructure program designed to improve roads in the state’s income-producing regional areas.
- Rio Tinto’s Walsh slams manufacturing ‘myth’ (0) September 1, 2011
Sam Walsh has lashed out at claims the mining industry does not support Australian manufacturing, labelling it a myth.
- BHP makes $367m Newcastle expansion (0) September 1, 2011
BHP Billiton has approved its share of a $367 million investment for the final stage of the Newcastle Coal Infastructure Group’s coal facility in Newcastle.
- Environmental groups rethink JPP protests (0) September 1, 2011
Environmental groups have stepped up their attack on the $35 billion James Price Point development, taking the fight to Woodside’s financers and international customers.
- Rio Tinto appoints Chris Lynch to board (0) September 1, 2011
Rio Tinto has appointed former BHP Billiton CFO Chris Lynch to its board.
- AMEC slams Kimberley blanket listing (0) August 31, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration companies has slammed the blanket listing of 19 million hectares of the West Kimberley, saying it will add an unnecessary layer of approvals for ...
- Wheatstone project wins Government approval (0) August 31, 2011
The WA state government has given final environmental approval for the $25 billion Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project in WA’s northwest.
- Libs and Labor facing caucus revolts over manufacturing (0) August 31, 2011
Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott are both facing possible caucus revolts this morning over their handling of the manufacturing industry.
- Queensland Government gives free legal aid to landholders (0) August 31, 2011
The Queensland government is investing $300,000 to provide free legal aid to central Queensland landholders in their dealings with resource companies over land access and compensation.
- BHP supports new cross border arbitration rules (0) August 31, 2011
BHP Billiton is supporting the introduction of new arbitration rules for cross border and international commercial disputes.
- Greens protest Bowen coal mine (0) August 31, 2011
A group of Greens activists gathered together yesterday to protest against Adani Enterpises Carmichael Coal and Rail project in the Bowen Basin.
- Hunter gets new air quality monitors (0) August 31, 2011
Four new air quality monitors have been set up in the upper Hunter Valley.
- Red Dog tops box office (0) August 30, 2011
Red Dog has this week certified itself as an Australian blockbuster after taking over $10.5 million in total at the Australian box office.
- Twenty two trapped miners rescued (0) August 30, 2011
Twenty two Chinese coal miners have been rescued after a week trapped in an illegal underground flooded mine.
- Rio push for nuclear power in WA (0) August 30, 2011
Rio Tinto has urged WA Premier Colin Barnett to consider nuclear energy as part of a future solution to supplying the state’s electricity.
- Pike River investigation to enter phase two (0) August 30, 2011
Pike River disaster survivor Daniel Rockhouse and police chief Gary Knowles are amongst a number of witnesses who will appear during phase two of the inquiry into the coal mine ...
- Claims mining will receive too much carbon compo (0) August 30, 2011
The Grattan Institute has claimed that the mining industry is receiving too much compensation under the carbon tax.
- One week until AIMEX begins (0) August 30, 2011
There is now less than a week until Australia’s largest mining exhibition starts.
- Greens to keep pressure on Orica (0) August 29, 2011
The NSW Greens say they will continue to focus political pressure on the Orica spill once attention moves to Parliament budget sessions next week.
- Palmer clarifies CSG comments (0) August 29, 2011
Clive Palmer has ‘clarified’ his recent statements on coal seam gas.
- Bathurst receives approval for NZ coal mining (0) August 29, 2011
Bathurst Resources’ Buller Coal has received environmental approval for its Escarpment Mine Project in Westport, New Zealand.
- Nikki Williams to take top coal association job (0) August 29, 2011
Nikki Williams will leave the NSW Minerals Council in October to begin her new role as CEO of the Australian Coal Association.
- Caterpillar announces further expansion in China (0) August 29, 2011
Caterpillar has announced it will expand operations in China, with a new proving ground and large wheel loader manufacturing facility.
- Shell Diesel Extra to improve fuel efficiency for Australian mines (0) August 26, 2011
Shell has introduced its Shell Diesel Extra to approved customers’ in mines across Australia, to help the mining sector improve fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
- Miners working with community in Upper Hunter (0) August 26, 2011
In a bid to overcome the differences between mining companies and local communities, action plans will be put in place to address issues in the Upper Hunter.
- PM says there will be no change to mining tax (0) August 26, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sought to reassure the mining industry that the Mining Resources Rent Tax will stay as is.
- Mining contracts to help heal manufacturing woes (0) August 26, 2011
The Federal Government yesterday appointed an envoy to help Australian manufacturers win secure resource project contracts to draw in the benefits of the mining boom to the ailing sector.
- New pro-choice housing policy may impact BMA’s FIFO application (0) August 26, 2011
Companies must now work with local communities, councils, unions and the state government to make sure that the liveability and sustainability of towns is protected and that workers have choice ...
- Yanzhou Coal seeks more Aussie mines (0) August 25, 2011
Yanzhou Coal Mining, China’s fourth-largest coal producer, has announced plans to buy more Australian coal assets in order to meet its five-year sales targets.
- Opponents to Western Coal exploration get court date and DEC support (0) August 25, 2011
Opponents of Western Coal’s exploration licence application have received a boost with DEC announcing that it will support moves to stop coal exploration on private properties in South West.
- Miner donates millions to support art (0) August 25, 2011
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest donated $3 million to Art Gallery of WA’s fundraising campaign TomorrowFund, to ensure it reached its goal of $25 million for the acquisition of contempary art, ...
- Superdense aluminium discovered (0) August 25, 2011
An international research team including researchers from Swinburne University has discovered a new material, superdense aluminium, which has never before been seen on Earth
- Force mining companies to buy Australian: Greens MP (0) August 25, 2011
Greens MP Adam Bant has backed calls for local content rules for big mining projects in the wake of 1000 job losses at Bluescope steel
- Locals rage at Orica forum (0) August 24, 2011
Local residents have voiced their anger at Orica over its handling of the chromium six leaks, at a recent public forum.
- BHP unveils huge profit but says it wont affect Olympic Dam (0) August 24, 2011
BHP has announced its largest ever profit after generating US$ 23.6 billion for the 2010-11 financial year. However the SA Govt says it wont affect Olympic Dam negotiations.
- Exec drinks fracking fluid to prove its safety (0) August 24, 2011
A Halliburton executive has taken a sip of a new CleanStim fracking fluid to help prove its safety to the public. But questions remain about the viability of coal seam ...
- Audit for Kooragang Island chemical spill plant (0) August 24, 2011
NSW premier Barry O’Farrell has announced an audit for Orica’s Kooragang Island ammonia plant.
- BHP provides job assistance to former Bluescope workers (0) August 24, 2011
Following BlueScope Steel’s restructure announcement which will slash jobs, BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal has launched an initiative to support those affected by the move.
- Investigation into coal mine roof collapse (0) August 24, 2011
An investigation is underway into the causes behind Peabody’s North Goonyella coal mine’s roof collapse earlier this month
- Mining, not manufacturing, is our future, Gittens says (0) August 24, 2011
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Ross Gittens explains why the mining boom is pushing Australia forward, and why manufacturing is being left behind.
- Truck accident at Saraji coal mine (0) August 24, 2011
A miner was lucky to escape injury when his water truck crashed into the mine wall at BMA’s Saraji coal mine.
- BHP Billiton enforces ‘severe’ clean office policy (0) August 23, 2011
Readers who thought the mining industry was filled with guys with anti-social habits will be surprised to hear about BHP Billiton’s new policy that bans thousands of its workers from ...
- EnviroGold completes mining exercise in Dominican Republic (0) August 23, 2011
Australian-based mineral resources company EnviroGold Limited has completed a trial mining exercise in Las Laguna’s gold tailings project in the Dominican Republic.
- Indigenous joint ventures win Hope Downs construction contracts (0) August 23, 2011 Rio Tinto has handed down contracts worth $184 million for constructions at its Hope Downs 4 mine in the Pilbara.
- Xstrata’s bid for QLD’s biggest coal mine: court hears of losses and gains (0) August 23, 2011
The historic court case between mining giant Xstrata and local farmers and environmentalists had its first day in court yesterday.
- One Steel picks up Peculiar Knob iron ore from WPG (0) August 23, 2011
One Steel has picked up a number of South Australian assets from WPG Resources including Peculiar knob, including a plan to expand Whyalla port facilities.
- Sandvik to supply mining machines to Shandong Gold (0) August 22, 2011
Sweden-based Sandvik Mining and Construction has received a contract with a major Chinese gold miner to supply mining machines.
- Xstrata in court over environmental damage of QLD coal mine (0) August 22, 2011
In a court case that could change mining and environmental disagreements forever, an environmental group will today begin its fight against mining giant Xstrata.
- 700 expected at Qld mining safety conference (0) August 22, 2011
About 700 people are expected to attend this year’s Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference in Townsville.
- World’s first integrated factory-level SCADA system for mining to be unveiled at AIMEX (0) August 22, 2011
PSImining is the first factory-level SCADA system that integrates all mining processes and security features into one fully integrated system which provides interdisciplinary supervision, control and high-level-automation to mine operators.
- WPG Resources sells iron ore assets to OneSteel for $346 million (0) August 22, 2011
WPG Resources sold its iron ore assets to OneSteel for approximately $346 million, equivalent to $1.40 pre-tax per WPG share.
- Controversial PNG mine set to start production next month (0) August 22, 2011
ABC Radio reported on the weekend that a controversial mining company plans to dump millions of tonnes of waste into the sea in Papua New Guinea, with production now set ...
- WA protesters on long march call to ban Uranium (0) August 22, 2011
A small group of protesters will walk from Wiluna to Perth, nearly 1250km, over ten weeks to call for the banning of uranium mining in Western Australia.
- Anglo and Citic could join forces on rival Marcarthur bid (0) August 22, 2011
Anglo American and China’s Citic Group are rumoured to have joined forces to trump Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal’s $4.7 billion bid for Macarthur Coal according to a report in the ...
- World’s first integrated factory-level SCADA system for mining to be unveiled in Sydney (0) August 22, 2011
PSImining is the first factory-level SCADA system that integrates all mining processes and security features into one fully integrated system which provides interdisciplinary supervision, control and high-level-automation to mine operators.
- Bligh slams Greens coal seam gas stance (0) August 19, 2011
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has said the Greens must accept the science on coal seam gas just like it does with climate change.
- Against Zero Harm: Part 2 [Video] (0) August 19, 2011
The Mining Man’s Jamie Ross speaks against Zero Harm policies, and the arguments against it.
- Macmahon wins underground contract (0) August 19, 2011
Macmahon has won a $110 million underground construction contract at the CSA mine.
- Fight breaks out at minerals conference (0) August 19, 2011
Police were forced to break up a fight inside a NSW mining conference after coal seam gas protestors attempted to interrupt speakers.
- Slain Rio miner named (0) August 19, 2011
The Rio Tinto miner killed this week has been named as Brent David Glew, of Canning Vale.
- Orica to face angry residents over plant spill (0) August 18, 2011 Orica has arranged a meeting with the local community over the recent chemical leak from its Kooragang ammonia plant.
- Safety fears reignite after Rio miner killed (0) August 18, 2011
The death of a man at Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 operation has led to increased scrutiny of safety in the industry.
- Rann to finalise BHP Olympic Dam mine expansion (0) August 18, 2011
South Australian premier Mike Rann has met with BHP to negotiate the final details for the Olympic Dam mine’s expansion.
- IPA calls on Government to ditch mining, carbon tax (0) August 17, 2011
The Institute of Public Affairs has called on the government to drop the carbon tax or risk a mining boom collapse.
- Rio iron ore miner killed (0) August 17, 2011 A miner has reportedly died at Rio Tinto’s Brockman 2 operations.
- Calls for women to consider mining career (0) August 17, 2011
An industry dinner will see more than a hundred potential future miners come together to consider a career in the industry.
- QRC slams QLD mining ban (0) August 17, 2011
An area larger than Wales is now deemed off limits to mining activity, the Queensland Resources Council claim.
- Pike River survivor escapes death again (0) August 17, 2011
Pike River disaster survivor Daniel Rockhouse has again escaped death underground following a mine cave in.
- OZ Minerals profit plummets (0) August 16, 2011
OZ Minerals’ first half profit fell 72% following the settlement of a class action.
- Marathon brings in politicos for Arkaroola fight (0) August 16, 2011
Marathon Resources has brought in five former ministers to fight its Arkaroola compensation battle.
- Moranbah FIFO decision still up in the air (0) August 16, 2011
The co-ordinator general has still not set a deadline for the decision on BMA’s application for a 100% FIFO workforce.
- Rio Pilbara collective agreement goes to the vote (0) August 16, 2011
Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore miners have voted in favour of collective agreements.
- Greenpeace plead guilty over coal mine protest (0) August 15, 2011
Greenpeace activists have pled guilty to charges relating to a protest which saw one man attach himself to rail line, disrupting coal trains.
- Against Zero Harm [Video] (0) August 15, 2011
The MiningMan’s Jamie Ross speaks against Zero Harm policies, and the arguements against it.
- Push for class action following ammonia plant spill (0) August 15, 2011
Local residents are bringing in lawyers and Erin Brockovich for a class action against Orica following a chemical spill last week at its Kooragang Island ammonia plant.
- Federal court decision on Fortescue native title deal (0) August 15, 2011
The Federal Court has dismissed the appeal by the Yindjibarndi native title claim group.
- Sedgman wins Middlemount CHPP contract (0) August 12, 2011
Sedgman has been awarded the $22.5 million contract for the Middlemount mine’s coal handling preparation plant improvements.
- Margaret River coal mine review delayed (0) August 12, 2011
A review into LD Operations rejected coal exploration application in the Margaret River region has been pushed back.
- Whyallla uranium mine proposed (0) August 12, 2011
UraniumSA has lodged an application for mining leases over the Blackbush deposit on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
- Royal Resources sign native title agreement for Razorback (0) August 12, 2011
Royal Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Ngadjuri people for its Razorback iron ore project.
- Newcastle explosives plant chemical leak (3) August 12, 2011
An explosives manufacturer has shut down its ammonia plant following a chemical leak on Monday night.
- Carbon tax to hit only 400 companies, Gov says (0) August 11, 2011
Despite initial concerns that the carbon tax will affect 1000 companies, the Government has now downgraded the hit list again to only 400 companies.
- THE mining event (0) August 11, 2011
AIMEX is less than a month away!
- Xstrata to begin Mt Isa mine study (0) August 11, 2011
Xstrata will begin its $47 million study into a proposal to further develop its Mount Isa operations. The miner was to develop a large mulit-commodity open pit at the existing Mt ...
- Marathon to fight Arkaroola mining ban (0) August 11, 2011
Marathon Resources is preparing to fight the ban on mining in the Arkaroola Wilderness.
- Mines on dust restriction programs (0) August 10, 2011 Nine coal mines have been placed on legally binding dust reduction programs.
- Australia trailing on mine collision safety, QLD commissioner says (0) August 10, 2011
Queensland mine safety and health commissioner Stewart Bell says Australia is falling behind in mine safety.
- Nomad and Austal establish joint venture (0) August 10, 2011
Nomad Building Solutions’ subsidiary Nomad Modular Building has entered into a manufacturing joint venture with Austal.
- First Quantum’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine online soon (0) August 10, 2011
First Quantum Minerals says it will produce first nickel from the restarted Ravensthorpe nickel mine within months.
- La Mancha dismisses Frog’s Leg safety claims (0) August 9, 2011
La Mancha Resources have dismissed the claims of its joint venture partner that the Frog’s Leg mine is unsafe.
- Hinchliffe slams Campbell Newman’s QLD mining policies (0) August 9, 2011
QLD mining minister Stirling Hinchliffe has hit out at LNP leader Campbell Newman’s “on again off again mining policies”.
- Leighton to sell HWE to BHP (0) August 9, 2011
Leighton Holdings has signed a Heads of Agreement for the sale of HWE Iron Ore to BHP Billiton in Western Australia.
- Hays launches mining jobs website (0) August 9, 2011
Recruiting firm Hays has launched a new major projects jobs website where jobseekers can view the opportunities available on mining projects in Western Australia.
- Moranbah North miners protest over ‘dangerous’ hot bedding (0) August 9, 2011
Miners at Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine are protesting over the practice of hot bedding.
- Kagara appoints Evan Spencer as COO (0) August 9, 2011
Zinc miner Kagara has appointed former Barrick Gold manager Evan Spencer as its new COO.
- Contractor fined for apprentice injury (0) August 8, 2011
AST Mining Maintenance has been fined $90 000 for an accident in which an apprentice was permanently injured.
- Mine cleared of truck injury claims (0) August 8, 2011
A mining company and senior site supervisor have been found not guilty over claims of workplace OH&S breaches after a truck incident which seriously injured the driver.
- Rio to relocate HIsmelt plant to India (0) August 8, 2011
Rio Tinto has signed an MoU with Jindal Steel and Power which will see it move its HIsmelt facility to India.
- Environmental activists break into Kooragang terminal, blame coal for Somalian famine (0) August 8, 2011
Environmental activists from Rising Tide broke onto a 15 metre high conveyor belt at Kooragang Island Coal Terminal in Newcastle.
- New WA mine closure guidelines (0) August 8, 2011
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum have released new guidelines for mines closures.
- Indonesian crash blamed on weather (0) August 5, 2011
The helicopter crash in Indonesia that killed two Australians has been blamed on bad weather.
- Arthur finds coal instead of sex (0) August 5, 2011
Determination will get you far, as a koala looking for some lovin’ discovered in the Hunter Valley.
- Sex workers in mining towns facing discrimination (0) August 5, 2011
An interesting controversy has arisen out of the mining boom, with sex workers reporting discrimination from hoteliers.
- NSW uranium mining ban to stay, O’Farrell says (0) August 5, 2011
The NSW Government is no longer considering a repeal on the uranium mining ban.
- Mt Weld rare earths mine officially open (882) August 5, 2011
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has officially open Lynas Corporation’s Mt Weld rare earth mine
- Extension for decision on 100% FIFO workforce (0) August 5, 2011
The Queensland government has requested more time to make a decision on the controversial mining camp near Moranbah.
- Gold Road Resources wins award at Diggers and Dealers (0) August 5, 2011
Gold Road Resources has won the ‘Best Emerging Company’ at the 2011 Diggers and Dealers forum.
- Australian miners killed in Indonesia named (0) August 5, 2011
The two Australian miners from Newcrest killed in an Indonesian helicopter crash have been named as Adrian Aird and Barry Tomlinson.
- Six coal mines to go on strike (0) August 4, 2011
Six BMA coal mines will go on strike for more than 36 hours.
- Ammonium nitrate truck spills load (0) August 4, 2011
A truck has spilled its ammonium nitrate load in Queensland.
- Gindalbie signs iron ore rail agreement (0) August 4, 2011
Gindalbie Metals has announced the signing of long term rail access agreements for its Karara ion ore project.
- WA gold miners join tax fight (0) August 4, 2011
Some of WA’s most prominent gold miners have stepped up the fight against Julia Gillard’s mining tax, saying they would be the next target in the Government’s sights to overcome ...
- Government commits to indigenous jobs in mining (0) August 4, 2011
Indigenous Australia will have more opportunities in Queensland’s mining sector following a Government partnership with the industry to works towards sustainable economic development of indigenous Australians.
- Australian miners feared killed in Indonesia (0) August 4, 2011
Four Australian miners from Newcrest are believed to have been killed in a helicopter accident in Indonesia.
- Kingsgate acquiring Bowdens silver project (0) August 3, 2011
Gold miner Kingsgate has announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Bowdens silver project in New South Wales from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silver Standard Resources ...
- Lobby group wants community meeting about Camberwell mine (0) August 3, 2011
A lobby group in the Hunter Valley believes a public hearing should be held to deal with the controversial proposal for an open cut mine south of Camberwell.
- Mining should be excluded from carbon tax: magnetite miner (0) August 3, 2011
Australia’s largest magnetite producer is expecting to be out of pocket $11 million by the Gillard government’s carbon tax and diesel fuel rebate.
- Mining grants to encourage safety in the community (0) August 3, 2011
Grants of $13 000 from the mining industry will support the development of health and safety innovations across the NSW Central West region.
- Mental health services failing rural workers (0) August 3, 2011
New research has proven what many have known for decades; the rates of depression and stress amongst rural and regional workers, including miners, are disproportionately high.
- Barrick calls carbon tax manageable (0) August 3, 2011
Barrick Gold’s Gary Halverson has described the carbon tax cost of about US$12 per ounce for his company as “not insignificant but manageable”.
- DMP investigate Frog’s Leg safety allegations (0) August 3, 2011
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum is investigating allegations that safety has been compromised at an Eastern Goldfields mine.
- Anger at Sydney CSG meeting (0) August 2, 2011
The controversial coal seam gas debate has reached New South Wales, with a community meeting in inner west Sydney last night producing some angry exchanges between environmentalists and mining representatives.
- Bundaberg luring FIFO miners (0) August 2, 2011
The city of Bundaberg, in Queensland, is trying to lure fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workers.
- Calls for increased action on Hunter Valley air quality (0) August 2, 2011
Hunter Valley residents have called for action to improve air quality following high particulate matter concentrations over the weekend.
- Centrex gets approval for Eyre Peninsula iron ore mine (0) August 2, 2011
Mining company Centrex Metals has been given approval from the South Australian government to mine iron ore in the Eyre Peninsula.
- Pike River Inquiry defining when workers died (0) August 2, 2011
Narrowing down the specific time the 29 Pike River workers died will be the key focus of the next stage of the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
- Caterpillar to open new excavator component factory (0) August 2, 2011
Caterpillar has announced it will open a new factory to produce components for hydraulic excavators.
- Rio completes talc divestment (0) August 2, 2011
Rio Tinto has finally completed the divestment of its talc arm to Imerys.
- Coretrack drops CEO (0) August 2, 2011
Drilling company Coretrack has sacked its CEO Nanne van’t Riet.
- Orange mining’s new FIFO centre (0) August 1, 2011
The New South Wales central west is continuing on its mission to become a mining hub, with Orange labelled a new centre for fly-in, fly-out operations to Telfer in Western ...
- NSW may consider uranium mining (0) August 1, 2011
New South Wales may consider allowing uranium exploration and mining following calls from Federal resources minister Martin Ferguson.
- SBS launches energy documentary (0) August 1, 2011
SBS will show a new documentary – Power Surge – which looks at the global race to find energy solutions and reduce carbon levels.
- SA Premier to step down after Olympic Dam expansion finalised (0) August 1, 2011
South Australian Premier Mike Rann has announced he will step down from the position, but not before the issues at Olympic Dam are sorted.
- Atlas, BHP rail access plan fails (0) August 1, 2011
Yet another Pilbara iron ore rail access plan has failed.
- Miners remember lost mates at Ipswich (0) August 1, 2011
While the Pike River mine tragedy and even the Beaconsfield tragedy are fresher in most of our minds, there was a different one affecting some people yesterday.
- VDM wins BHP nickel contract (0) August 1, 2011
VDM Group has signed a $40 million contract for work at BHP Billiton’s Kambalda nickel mine.
- Coal miners killed in Ukraine (0) August 1, 2011
Thirty seven Ukrainian miners have been killed in mining accidents.
- Aboriginal community say Ashton Coal damaging significant site (0) August 1, 2011
A traditional Aboriginal group in the New South Wales Hunter Valley have begun legal action against Ashton Coal for allegedly damaging a significant site.
- Mining union wins court battle, warns of more industrial action (0) July 29, 2011
Following a successful legal attack on Rio Tinto, the mining union has warned more companies will face more industrial action if they fail to negotiate successfully.
- Red carpet rolled out in Perth for film premiere (0) July 29, 2011
The star of a new Australian feature film walked the red carpet in Perth at the premiere of his new movie last night; using all four of his legs.
- Aquila expects return to full production after floods impact (0) July 29, 2011
Despite its quarterly coal production being significantly impacted by the unforeseen wild Queensland weather, Aquila Resources expects its mine to reach capacity by the end of the year.
- SA mining industry urges govt to end Arkaroola dispute (0) July 29, 2011
The South Australian government and mining company Marathon Resources have been told by mining industry leaders to find a resolution to their $15 million dispute.
- Whyalla blast furnace back on track (0) July 29, 2011
OneSteel’s Whyalla blast furnace has now ramped up to normal operating levels following repairs.
- BHP approve GEMCO expansion (0) July 29, 2011
BHP Billiton has announced the approval of the second expansion phase of its GEMCO operation in the Northern Territory.
- Yancoal miners made redundant (0) July 29, 2011
Yancoal has made 18 miners redundant at its Ashton coal mine, with another 90 expected to lose their jobs in the coming weeks.
- Vale assure coal mine safety after emergency shutdown (0) July 28, 2011
Vale has assured the industry safety of its Integra underground coal mine, after it was forced to close the mine due to a suspected methane leak.
- Virtual rescue simulator launched in Hunter Valley (0) July 28, 2011 A virtual reality mine training and rescue simulator has been launched today by Senator Chris Evans.
- Gov should not pay compo to miner, Greens say (0) July 28, 2011
The South Australian Government should not offer compensation to Marathon Resources following its ban on operating in the region, the Greens say.
- Earthquake rocks Kalgoorlie (20) July 28, 2011
Kalgoorlie-Blouder has been shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
- Methane fears shutdown coal mine (0) July 28, 2011
A potential methane leak has forced the immediate closure of Vale’s Integra underground coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
- CSIRO develop international mining research centre (0) July 28, 2011 The CSIRO, University of Chile and the Chile International Centre of Excellence in Mining and Minerals Processing have crated a new mining research centre.
- Iluka to resume Eneabba mining. (0) July 27, 2011
Iluka Resources will restart mining at its Eneabba project and is kickstarting its synthetic rutile kiln 3 for a commercial campaign.
- Ausdrill to establish underground division (0) July 27, 2011
Ausdrill will create a new underground mining division following its failure to acquire Barminco.
- Fortescue rules out Indigenous royalty deal, CEO says (0) July 27, 2011
Fortescue Metals Group has ruled out a royalty deal with Indigenous land owners for its Solomon iron ore project, CEO Neville Power says.
- Mine planning prize (0) July 27, 2011
Graduate planner Ceit Wilson has won the Minister for Local Government’s Town Planning Prize 2011 Award in Queensland.
- New union ruling raises miners fear (0) July 27, 2011
A new Federal Court ruling has raised concerns amongst miners, fearing that it may herald the return of militant union activity on West Australian mine sites.
- Downer wins Xstrata coal contract (0) July 27, 2011
Downer EDI has secured a contract for the development of a coal handling and preparation plant at Xstrata’s Ravensworth North Coal project.
- Xstrata to develop Lady Loretta zinc deposit (0) July 27, 2011
Xstrata Zinc has announced the development of the underground Lady Loretta high-grade lead zinc deposit in Queensland.
- “Dramatic” changes to mine safety (0) July 26, 2011
Miners throughout New South Wales have been recognised for their innovation and commitment to safety by the state’s leading resource body.
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