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- 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.
- AJ Mayr slashes Tomago jobs (0) July 26, 2011
Steel fabricator AJ Mayr NSW has cut 40 jobs, which will have a major impact on Hunter Valley coal mining.
- QCAT hosts open day (0) July 26, 2011
The Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies is hosting its open day Thursday.
- Orica to pay $8 million under carbon tax (0) July 25, 2011
Orica has predicted a better performance next year, but says the carbon tax will have a significant impact on the company.
- Fortescue can survive iron ore slump (0) July 25, 2011
Fortescue Metals Group will stay profitable even if iron ore prices slump by $100 a tonne, CEO Nev Power says.
- Carbon tax to cost QLD $1 billion in lost royalties (0) July 25, 2011 Queensland Resources Council CEO Michael Roche has told a Senate Committee hearing that it has ignored a $1 billion coal royalty loss due to the carbon tax.
- Anti-carbon tax ads slammed (0) July 25, 2011
Climate change groups have dismissed the anti-carbon tax ad blitz launched on Sunday, and its ‘shaky numbers’.
- BHP wins court case over employment scam (0) July 25, 2011
Despite recent controversy over an employment scam, BHP Billiton will continue to source workers from external agencies.
- Overburden dumping complaints in the Hunter Valley (0) July 25, 2011
The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has issued a warning to a Hunter Valley mine after complaints of unrestricted dumping.
- Enhanced Pike River footage “definitely” shows bodies: families (0) July 25, 2011
Enhanced video footage taken inside the Pike River coal mine after the explosions that killed 29 men in November definitely shows two bodies, according to the spokesman for victims’ families.
- Contamination fears for Dee River (0) July 25, 2011
Calls have been made for a full investigation into pollution in the Dee River, with fears of contamination from nearby closed mines.
- Wayne Bennett to address miners on safety (0) July 25, 2011
NRL super coach Wayne Bennett will address New South Wales’ largest mining safety conference in the Hunter Valley today.
- DMP Mount Magnet office closed (0) July 25, 2011
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has temporarily ceased operations at its Mt Magnet office.
- Lobby groups slam Arkaroola mining ban (0) July 22, 2011
South Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Uranium Association have voiced their disappointment in the Arkaroola mining ban.
- Mining in Arkaroola banned (1) July 22, 2011
South Australian premier Mike Rann has banned mining in the state’s Arkaroola wilderness.
- Lifting Burra mining ban conditional, councillor says (0) July 22, 2011
Conditions must be in place if the ban on Burra’s Monster copper mine is lifted, Goyder Council head John Brak says.
- More strikes at BMA mines (0) July 22, 2011
Following on from a total ban on overtime, unions have pledged to continue industrial action against BMA over rostering and pay requirements.
- QLD flood damage confirmed (21) July 22, 2011
The coal industry in Queensland has confirmed the extensive damage caused by widespread flooding last year.
- Moratorium extended on fracking in NSW (0) July 22, 2011
Tougher rules on the fracking process used to extract coal seam gas will be introduced in New South Wales.
- Ernest Henry set new safety records (0) July 22, 2011
Xstrata’s Ernest Henry mine has set a new record safety achievement in the first half of 2010.
- Greens call for Arkaroola mining ban (0) July 22, 2011
Greens MP Mark Parnell says he hopes the South Australian Government will today announce a full ban on mining in the Arkaroola wilderness in the northern Flinders Ranges.
- 100% FIFO necessary: BMA boss (0) July 22, 2011
BMA has weighed in on the debate surrounding the company’s proposed 100 per cent fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Caval Ridge operations near Moranbah, saying plans have been misunderstood.
- Planned second escape route never built at Pike River (0) July 21, 2011
The safety of the Pike River coal mine prior to the fatal explosions in November is still facing intense scrutiny, with a Mines Rescue Service report finding that using the ...
- Angry coal seam gas protestors crash Gillard meeting (0) July 21, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has evaded coal seam gas protests as she continues her carbon tax roadshow in Queensland.
- Teen arrested over Tinkler car theft (0) July 21, 2011
An arrest has been made over the theft of mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s luxury car.
- FIFO could save QLD tourism (0) July 21, 2011
The much-criticised fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangements used in the resources industry may have more important benefits than first thought, particularly for the tourism market in Queensland.
- Zimbabwe threatens to kick out foreign miners (0) July 21, 2011
Foreign miners will be expelled from Zimbabwe unless they meet a September deadline for a proposal to sell the majority of shares to locals, the Zimbabwean empowerment minister says.
- “Average” mines don’t exist: Queensland mining industry (0) July 21, 2011
The coal industry in Queensland believes there is no such thing as the “average” mines the Gillard government’s carbon tax refers to.
- Nomad wins Rio Tinto accommodation contracts (0) July 21, 2011
Nomad Building Solutions have been awarded two contracts for accommodation at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore projects.
- WA Gov sets magnetite royalty rate (0) July 20, 2011
The West Australian Government has announced a set royalty rate of 5% for magnetite concentrates.
- Perth reclassified as regional city (0) July 20, 2011
Perth will be reclassified as a regional city, to make it easier to employ foreign workers.
- BHP achieves record iron ore production (0) July 20, 2011
BHP Billiton has lifted its global iron production by nearly 10%, achieving a new record.
- Your jobs are safe, PM tells NSW coalminers (0) July 20, 2011
In the midst of intense opposition from within the resources sector about the federal government’s carbon tax, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sought to assure workers and employers it will ...
- Workers strike at Dampier (0) July 20, 2011
Mermaid Marine employees will carry out strike action at their Dampier Supply Base.
- Toro’s WA uranium project enters next phase (0) July 20, 2011
Toro Energy’s Wiluna uranium project has entered the public exhibition phase of assessment.
- Govt has no power in FMG, Aboriginal land debate (0) July 20, 2011
The dispute between Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation over mining on traditional land will not have any state government involvement, because it has no legal power ...
- Next generation copper smelting technology (5) July 20, 2011
A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and a Chinese company will develop the next generation of copper smelting technology.
- NSWMC say Gov. has carbon tax figures wrong (0) July 20, 2011
The NSW Minerals Council say the Government has the carbon tax figures wrong when it comes to coal mines.
- Former Pike River CEO’s day in court (0) July 20, 2011
The former chief executive of Pike River Coal, Peter Whittall has taken the stand at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the November 19 tragedy that killed 29 men underground.
- FIFO debate continues: protests expected (23) July 19, 2011
Fly-in fly-out workers may decrease significantly in coming years, as the industry focuses on better health and safety of its staff.
- Pike River Inquiry: safety recommendations ignored (36) July 19, 2011
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy has heard a federal MP ignored recommendations to improve safety in the mine, and others were delayed for over a ...
- Possible 24hr strikes at Bowen Basin mines (0) July 19, 2011
The strikes at BHPBilliton’s Bowen Basin mines look set to continue as the company fails to reach an agreement with the union.
- Mining communities call on Bligh to reject FIFO bid (0) July 19, 2011
Residents from mining communities around Queensland will meet in Moranbah tonight to call on the Bligh Government to reject BMA’s 100% FIFO bid.
- Mining tax uncompetitive, AMEC says (0) July 19, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies say the Minerals Resource Rent Tax will be anti-competitive and create an uneven playing field between emerging miners and large conglomerates.
- Twiggy refuses cash for Pilbara Aboriginal community in “social breakdown” (0) July 19, 2011
Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has added more fuel to the fire in the disagreement between his company and an Aboriginal community in the Pilbara.
- Pacific Energy wins Sandfire power station contract (0) July 19, 2011
Pacific Energy has won the contract to build a 20MW power station at Sandfire Resources’ Degrussa copper gold project.
- Combet hits out at Coal Association (0) July 19, 2011
The minister for Climate Change Greg Combet has claimed the Australian Coal Association is trying to frighten workers and regional communities over the carbon tax.
- Mining diabetes program launched (0) July 18, 2011
A Diabetes Australia program has launched, targeting type 2 diabetes amongst miners.
- Hanlong bid for Sundance Resources (0) July 18, 2011
Chinese firm Hanlong Mining Investment has made a 100% bid for Sundance Reosurces at $ .50 a share.
- NRW wins Fortescue Solomon contracts (0) July 18, 2011
NRW Civil and Mining have won a number of new mining contracts at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.
- Goldminex signs farm-in with Vale (0) July 18, 2011
Goldminex has signed a farm in agreement with Vale for PNG copper.
- Pike River inquest delayed; CEO to face inquiry (0) July 18, 2011
The inquest into the Pike River disaster has been delayed as the miner’s chairman is due to take the stand.
- Short Survey: Chance to win a $500 flight centre gift card. (0) July 18, 2011
Our R&R survey is closing, and so is your last chance to win.
- Chilean miners sue over disaster (0) July 18, 2011
The Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months have sued the Chile Government for negligence.
- Calls to stop Central Coast coal mining (0) July 15, 2011
The Federal member for Wyong has called on the State Government to ban all coal mining in the region.
- Macmahon win Tropicana Gold contract (0) July 15, 2011
Macmahon Holdings have won a ten year mining contract to develop the Tropicana Gold project.
- Changes to reporting criteria for coal and CSG exploration in NSW (0) July 15, 2011
Changes have been made to the planning and performance reporting criteria for the New South Wales coal and coal seam gas industries.
- Australian Mining: Weekly Wrap 4 [Video] (0) July 15, 2011
This week we run through the carbon tax, the Pike River enquiry, and a bad week for mining safety.
- Gold mining fears in the Hunter Valley (0) July 15, 2011
Land owners in the Hunter’s Karuah River Valley have raised concerns over Gold of Ophir’s application for exploration.
- Xstrata wins award for fossil research (0) July 15, 2011
Xstrata Mt Isa has been awarded the Riversleigh Society Medal for its support of fossil researc
- Don’t play blame game: mother of Pike River baby (0) July 15, 2011
The mother of the baby girl born to one of the Pike River miners trapped below ground says there is not point in blaming people over the tragedy.
- Dispute at QLD coal mine puts 400 jobs at risk (0) July 15, 2011
About 400 jobs are in the balance as two mining companies continue to argue about a marketing agreement, causing a Queensland mine’s stockpiles to reach near capacity.
- Multiple warnings over Pike River mine’s safety (0) July 14, 2011
A New Zealand mine expert told the Pike River inquiry he gave multiple warnings over safety risks at the coal mine.
- NSW safety conference this month (0) July 14, 2011
The NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy are hosting the ‘No Room for Error, Risk + Response’ safety conference at the end of July.
- Industrea win Lady Annie contract (0) July 14, 2011
Industrea’s mining services division has won a contract extension at the Lady Annie copper mine.
- Coal seam gas alliance formed (0) July 14, 2011
The first ever research alliance to support sustainable development of the coal seam gas industry has formed.
- NRW wins Fortescue contracts (0) July 14, 2011
NRW has won rail contracts for Fortescue’s iron ore projects.
- Pike River mining approach inadequate: geologists (0) July 13, 2011
Geologists have labelled Pike River Coal’s approach to mine geology inadequate, on the third day of the Royal Commission inquiry.
- Lynas rare earths plant awards construction contract (0) July 13, 2011
Lynas Corporation has signed a Letter of Award with Toyo-Thai for the construction of its rare earth plant in Malaysia.
- Germans enter Australian conveyor belt market (0) July 13, 2011
ConiTech has acquired Australian conveyor belt company M.I.R.S.
- Fortescue consider Chinese float (0) July 13, 2011
Fortescue Metals have confirmed it is considering a float on either the Hong Kong or Shanghai stock exchanges.
- Real mine experience in the centre of Perth (0) July 12, 2011
Mining students in Western Australia have the opportunity to learn about the industry right in the middle of the Perth CBD.
- Lithgow quarry extends operating hours (0) July 12, 2011
A quarry will extend its operating hours after winning an appeal against a council decision to refuse an extension.
- Mine companies exploring old mining regions (0) July 12, 2011
Two mining companies will begin an aerial survey of the exploration licence area on the old Orara goldfield in northern New South Wales.
- Controversy at Pike River Inquiry (0) July 12, 2011
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy got off to a controversial start yesterday, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder saying Pike had been “over-optimistic” about ...
- Pacific Energy to build gold mine power station (0) July 12, 2011
Pacific Energy has won the contract for a 3MW power station at Avoca Mining’s Chalice gold mine.
- Peabody bids for Macarthur Coal (10) July 12, 2011
Peabody Energy has offered to buy Macarthur Coal for almost $5 billion; one day after the announcement of the carbon tax put coalmining at risk throughout Australia.
- NSW may close coal power plants (0) July 12, 2011
NSW is considering the closure of coal fired power plants on the back of the Federal Government’s plan to pay some power stations to shut down.
- BMA strikes to restart (0) July 12, 2011
While the latest round of work stoppages at BMA coal mines concludes, unions will take further industrial action this week.
- Rio Tinto slams carbon tax (5) July 11, 2011
Rio Tinto has warned of the damage the tax will have on investment and export for the mining industry.
- Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry underway (0) July 11, 2011
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal tragedy is expected to hear some explosive evidence when it gets underway at 11:30am today.
- Carbon tax threatens thosuands of ‘real people with real jobs’ (0) July 11, 2011
The mining industry has raised its opposing voice to the carbon tax, saying it place thousands of jobs at risk and close coal mines within three years.
- Caterpillar completes Bucyrus acquisition (0) July 11, 2011
Caterpillar has announced the finalisation of its Bucyrus acquisition.
- Carbon Tax: The basics (0) July 11, 2011
The key elements of the upcoming carbon tax.
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