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- Rio Tinto’s Gove wins mining approval (0) May 27, 2011
Rio Tinto Alcan has received approval for a forty year mining lease at its Gove site.
- Rio Tinto Gove mine decision pending (0) May 26, 2011
Rio Tinto is still waiting on approval for a forty year lease agreement on its Gove bauxite and alumina mine.
- Magellan review Wiluna lead plans (0) May 26, 2011
Magellan Metals is deciding the future of its controversial lead mine.
- [Video] Blasting Tsunami (0) May 26, 2011 Underwater blasting captured on camera.
- QLD girls introduced to careers in mining (0) May 26, 2011
A careers forum targeted at young girls has introduced them to what’s involved with work in the resource sector.
- New minerals sand mine in NSW operational by 2014 (0) May 26, 2011
Bemax Metals has announced a new mine it hopes to have up and running in New South Wales in the next few years.
- Atlas Iron chairman retires (0) May 26, 2011
Atlas Iron chairman Geoff Clifford has announced his resignation.
- Mining company surrenders exploration rights on traditional land (0) May 26, 2011
A mining company that was given permission to drill on sacred sites has been praised by the traditional owners for deciding not to explore there.
- BHP coal union scuffle (0) May 25, 2011 BHP Billiton and unions are reportedly in discussions over industrial action at a number of its Queensland coal mines.
- Cyanide discovered in Gladstone stormwater drains (0) May 25, 2011
There are concerns for the health Gladstone residents, following traces of cyanide being discovered in water samples from a stormwater drain outside the Orica plant.
- Birth of Pike River victim’s baby “bittersweet” (0) May 25, 2011
The birth of a baby girl whose father is one of the Pike River Coal victims has been a “bittersweet” moment for the family.
- Iluka sees massive jump in share prices (0) May 25, 2011
Iluka Resources has announced a massive increase in its share price at its latest annual general meeting.
- Northern Illawarra CSG needs greater scrutiny: geologist (0) May 25, 2011
Concerns over plans to sink coal seam gas wells in the Illawarra have been raised by an industry insider.
- Cobar silver mine approved (0) May 25, 2011
Cobar Consolidated Resources (CCR) has been given the go ahead for the development of its Wonawinta silver mine.
- NZ Govt may fund Pike River body recovery (0) May 25, 2011
The New Zealand government says it may fund a recovery plan for the bodies of the Pike River Coal victims, if it is credible and likely to succeed.
- King of the Hills gold mine starts production (0) May 25, 2011
Gold production has begun at St Barbara’s King of the Hills underground mine.
- Diesel powers Pilbara as stop gap solution (0) May 25, 2011
Emergency diesel generators will be shipped to the Pilbara after a bungled state budget.
- PM to meet with mining women (0) May 25, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will meet with up to 200 women from the resource sector in central Queensland on Friday.
- Greens policies on coal mine ban slammed (0) May 25, 2011
Calls by the Australian Greens to ban new coal mines has been labeled potentially catastrophic by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs.
- Grylls rejects Grattan regional royalties report (0) May 24, 2011
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has rejected a report labelling his Royalties for Regions scheme a failure.
- Teams entering Pike River (0) May 24, 2011
Rescuers will enter the Pike River Coal mine next week, but the bodies of the 29 miners entombed in there will not be recovered for weeks, the receiver says.
- Newcastle Ports brushes off Tinkler comments (0) May 24, 2011
Newcastle Port Corporation has ignored criticism from Nathan Tinkler following the announcement of his coal loader plans.
- Royalties for regions labelled a waste of money (0) May 24, 2011
Western Australia’s Royalties for Region program has been slammed as a waste of money.
- Inquest into Port Hedland mine workers death begins (0) May 24, 2011
A coronial inquest into the death of a worker at a Port Hedland site began today.
- Federal Minister no-show at mining conference (0) May 24, 2011
Attendees of a key mining conference in Broken Hill have been disappointed by the federal Minister for Resources failure to show up.
- Centennial’s Awaba coal mine extension approved (0) May 24, 2011
The New South Wales Planning Department has approved Centennial Coal’s Awaba mine extension.
- Drilling begins at Belanglo State Forest (0) May 24, 2011
A subsidiary of Cockatoo Coal has begun drilling exploratory wells in the Belanglo State Forest.
- QLD communities form mining alliance (0) May 24, 2011
Delegates from Queensland mining communities have joined together to form a state wide community mining group.
- Santos plant workers sacked for planking on smokestacks (0) May 23, 2011
Two South Australian resource workers have been fired for planking on top of a plant’s smokestacks, 60 metres off the ground.
- GR Engineering enters into $360 million contract (0) May 23, 2011
GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the development of Moly Mines’ processing plant.
- Union comments about Pike River “churlish”: NZ PM (0) May 23, 2011
The New Zealand Prime Minister has slammed comments by a union boss that Pike River management worked too closely with the government and were not subjected to proper scrutiny.
- Xstrata copper smelter phase out backed by Mt Isa (0) May 23, 2011
The Mount Isa community has offered support for Xstrata’s decision to close its copper smelting and refinery operations.
- Choosy workers damaging resource sector: QRC boss (0) May 23, 2011
The head of Queensland’s leading industry body says choosy workers are making will make it difficult to fill the skills gaps in the state.
- Iron ore development in South Australia; New South Wales (0) May 23, 2011
Iron ore explorers have formed an alliance to develop infrastructure in South Australia and New South Wales.
- Benchmark coal wash plant in Mongolia (0) May 23, 2011 A benchmark coal wash plant in the new mining hotspot of Mongolia has hit its critical ‘lights on’ date with the help of nine Australian electrical engineers.
- Tinkler coal loader plans to go public (0) May 23, 2011
Nathan Tinkler says in 30 days he will lodge plans for his coal loaders at a former BHP Billiton in Mayfield.
- Ban on all new NSW coal mining operations (0) May 23, 2011
New restrictions in New South Wales from today will aim to solve the disputes between farmers and miners by placing a moratorium all new coal mining. CSG and petroleum until ...
- Easternwell signs agreement with Fortescue (0) May 20, 2011
Easternwell will provide drilling services for Fortescue Metals Group.
- Maitland to Minimbah track starting (0) May 20, 2011
The $270 million train line from Maitland to Minimbah third track project is due to start in coming weeks.
- Bechtel, unions meet after Rio Tinto Yarwun 2 accident (0) May 20, 2011
Bechtel managing director Andy Greig yesterday met with unions following a serious accident at its Yarwun 2 construction site.
- WA will share iron ore profits: Swan (0) May 20, 2011
Western Australia may lose out on $2 billion from raised royalty rates on iron ore miners, under federal treasurer Wayne Swan’s plans to share the resource profits with other states.
- Tougher regulations may stop Ipswich mining: QRC boss (0) May 20, 2011
The head of Queensland’s leading industry body says it is unlikely new coal mining will occur in Ipswich’s rural areas due to a population build up over recent years.
- Xstrata copper smelter workers get taskforce (0) May 20, 2011
The Queensland Government will set up a taskforce to help workers affected by Xstrata shutting down its copper smelting and refinery works.
- AMEC says EPA lacking transparency (0) May 20, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has slammed the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority for lack of transparency.
- AMEC slams iron ore royalty rate increase (1) May 20, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies have slammed the West Australian Government’s decision to increase mining royalty rates.
- Mining boom to benefit WA by $4bn a year (0) May 19, 2011
Western Australia looks set to receive $4 billion per year in mining royalties.
- Dubbo bids for $20 million mining school (0) May 19, 2011
The New South Wales city of Dubbo has made an initial bid for a mining school in the area.
- Rio Tinto Yarwun 2 refinery worker loses leg (0) May 19, 2011
A worker has had his right leg partially amputated following an accident at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site.
- Bradken acquires Wear Protect Systems (0) May 19, 2011
Bradken has acquired Wear Protect Systems in Western Australia for $13.3 million.
- Rio Tinto, Laramide search NT for uranium (0) May 19, 2011
Laramide Resources and Rio Tinto Exploration have entered into a joint venture to explore for uranium in the Northern Territory.
- CSG needs better planning: expert (0) May 19, 2011
A leading natural resources expert says Australia needs to establish more sustainable land use planning before coal seam gas (CSG) mining is permitted.
- Carbon price to tax mining (0) May 19, 2011 The Queensland Resources Council is calling for the Government to take a transitional approach to a carbon tax.
- Bougainville Copper to reopen PNG mine (2) May 19, 2011
The Panguna copper mine on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville could reopen within five years.
- Xstrata smelter closure a carbon price warning: QRC (0) May 19, 2011
Xstrata’s decision to close its copper smelter is a warning of the fragility of the Australian resources sector global competitiveness, the Queensland Resources Council warns.
- Port Pirie iron ore approval recommended (0) May 18, 2011
The South Australian Development Assessment Commission has recommended the approval of WPG Resources iron ore storage facility at Port Pirie.
- Tougher rules for Cockburn Cement plant (0) May 18, 2011
Western Australian Environment Minister Bill Marmion has announced tough new environmental restrictions on the Cockburn Cement plant in Munster following years of complaints, government reports and a parliamentary inquiry.
- Bob Irwin in court over CSG protest (0) May 18, 2011
The Crocodile Hunter’s father is facing court today charged with disobeying police during an anti-coal seam gas (CSG) rally in Queensland.
- Xstrata Coal push ahead on Rolleston (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata is set to forge ahead with the expansion of its Rolleston coal mine in Queensland.
- Xstrata fined for disturbing Aboriginal artefacts (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata has been fined for the second time in as many months for causing disturbances to surrounding communities.
- NRW wins BHP contract (12) May 18, 2011
NRW Holdings has won a 12 month contract for BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
- Find a different way to get into Pike River: families (0) May 18, 2011
The families of the Pike River Coal victims say they want a reconnaissance to recover the bodies of the 29 men who lay entombed in the mine.
- FIFO miner caught with illegal reptiles (0) May 18, 2011
A Pilbara FIFO miner has been fined nearly $4000 after been caught with four native snakes and a skink.
- Xstrata Mt Isa to phase out copper smelting (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines will phase out copper smelting and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.
- Second body seen inside Pike River (0) May 17, 2011
A second body has been seen in footage shot inside the Pike River coal mine, according to the families of the victims.
- Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal ramping up (0) May 17, 2011
Despite the floods still pinching Queensland coal output, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal is set to see high levels of activity again.
- Coal miner appeals Margaret River decision (0) May 17, 2011
LD Operations is lodging an appeal against its proposal for an underground coal mine in West Australia’s Margaret River region.
- QLD and WA collaborate to solve mining skills shortage (0) May 17, 2011
As the skills shortage in the resource industry continues to worsen, peak industry groups in Western Australia and Queensland have joined with a national industry skills council to address the ...
- Cazaly Resources iron ore export plan scuttled (0) May 17, 2011
West Australian transport minister Troy Buswell and Fremantle MP Adele Carles are seeking to block Cazaly Resources Fremantle port export plan.
- Pike River managers hire top defence lawyers (0) May 17, 2011
The former managers of Pike River Coal have employed top defence lawyers to fight accusations they are to blame for the deaths of the 29 men inside the mine in ...
- A century of mine rescue (0) May 16, 2011
The Miners Hall of Fame celebrated 100 years of the Goldfields’ mine emergency response competition this weekend.
- Miner fined $10 000 for 2009 incident (0) May 16, 2011
A miner with 40 years experience who accidentally ran over a co-worker three years ago will have to pay a fine, after already losing his career.
- Pike River miner farewelled today (0) May 16, 2011
Nearly six months after his death, Pike River Coal miner Chris Duggan will be farewelled at a memorial service in Greymouth today.
- Tasmania’s mining boom (0) May 16, 2011
Tasmania’s mining industry is at its highest point in decades.
- QLD farmer to lock bauxite miner out (0) May 16, 2011
A Queensland farmer says he will lock his gates today if a mining exploration company tried to enter his land.
- Drill and blasting best practices [Podcast] (0) May 16, 2011
Rob Goddard, a senior mining engineer at BCD Resources talks to MiningIQ about drilling and blasting best practice on site.
- Federal Minister wants NSW, Victorian uranium ban lifted (0) May 16, 2011
The Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has called on Victoria and New South Wales to rethink the bans on uranium mining.
- St Barbara propose gold merger with Catalpa (0) May 16, 2011
St Barbara has proposed a merger with fellow gold miner Catalpa Resources.
- QRC boss discusses mining concerns with farmers (0) May 13, 2011
Farmers in Queensland’s Central Highlands have met with the state’s leading industry body to discuss their concerns for their land in light of the mining boom.
- Chilean miner wants his note back (0) May 13, 2011
The Chilean miner who wrote the note that gave hope for a rescue at the San Jose mine wants it back.
- Man dies at Rio Tinto mine (0) May 13, 2011
A man has died at Rio Tinto’s Clermont mine near Rockhampton.
- BHP’s Olympic Dam plan released today (0) May 13, 2011
BHP Billiton will today release its revised plans for the expansion of its Olympic Dam mine.
- Metrocoal doubles thermal coal resources (0) May 12, 2011
Metrocoal has increased its Bundi project’s thermal coal resources by 56% to 923 million tonnes.
- Greens say politicians prevented CSG inquiry (0) May 12, 2011
Australian Greens leader Bob Brown has accused Liberal and Labor senators of standing in the way of the party’s proposed senate enquiry into the coal seam gas (CSG) industry.
- Grants for mining safety launched in Mudgee (0) May 12, 2011
Schools and community groups in Mudgee could receive up to $2000 for identifying their own health and safety challenges.
- Tasmania reiterates mining’s importance (0) May 12, 2011
As the five year anniversary of the Beaconsfield mining disaster passes, Tasmania has reconfirmed the importance of mining to the State.
- Budget deceiving Australians about mining benefits: Barnett (0) May 12, 2011
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has criticised the federal budget, saying it relies too much on mining.
- One in ten miners on legal drugs (0) May 12, 2011
An average of 10% of all miners tested were positive for synthetic cannabis following a recent drug blitz on West Australian mines.
- BHP making more money than it can spend (0) May 12, 2011
Due to the boom in the resource sector and increasing commodity prices, BHP is making money faster that it can spend it.
- Queensland’s flooded coal mines still impacting economy (0) May 12, 2011
Three quarters of Queensland’s mines are still filled with water.
- Hunter Valley councils see mining compo inequity (0) May 11, 2011
Vastly differing mining compensations have seen Hunter Valley councils effectively miss out on funding.
- What the federal budget means for mining (0) May 11, 2011 The Federal Budget has unveiled some interesting changes for the mining industry, and reveals the investment from mining companies in the next financial year will be eight times higher than ...
- Beaconsfield miners return to mine site (0) May 11, 2011
On the fifth anniversary of their rescue, survivors of the Beaconsfield gold mine disaster yesterday returned to the place where they spent two weeks trapped underground.
- High lead levels at Geraldton (0) May 11, 2011
The Geraldton Port Authority has discovered “unacceptable levels of lead” in a shipment of copper concentrate.
- Hinchcliffe welcomes QLD mining focus in federal budget (0) May 11, 2011
Queensland’s Employment Skills and Mining Minister has praised the federal government for its efforts to boost skilled worker number in Queensland in last night’s budget.
- Federal budget impacts mining regions (0) May 11, 2011
The announcement of the federal showed a dependence on the mining industry but it will impact various mining regions in different ways.
- Barminco wins Sunrise Dam gold contract (0) May 11, 2011
Barminco has won the underground mining contract for AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam mine.
- Skilled migration for the mining industry (0) May 11, 2011
Employers in the resource in industry are urging the Federal Government to ignore demands from political groups and unions opposed to increasing the level of skilled migration.
- Federal budget dependant on mining (0) May 11, 2011
The Federal Government has announced a budget dependant on the mining and resources industries and especially its involvement in the “Asian century.”
- Coal miner bought by recruitment firm (0) May 11, 2011
Recruitment and labour hire firm Humanis has acquired nearly half of coal miner Springsure Mining.
- Federal Budget reiterates Geoscience Australia’s importance (0) May 11, 2011
A government review in the latest Federal budget has confirmed the value of Geoscience Australia in developing the nation’s resources.
- Misery loves company at BHP Canada mine (0) May 10, 2011
BHP Billiton has approved the Misery open pit project at its EKATI Diamond Mine in Canada.
- Audit finds dangers in other NZ mines (0) May 10, 2011
The audit of coal mines in New Zealand following the Pike River Coal mine tragedy has found two mines are not compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Copper slurry spill at Darwin (0) May 10, 2011
There has been another copper concentrate spill at the Port of Darwin.
- Voyager resources expanding mining operations in Mongolia (0) May 10, 2011
Voyager Resources is the latest ASX-listed mining company to expand its operations into the growing Mongolian market.
- Rise of Asia biggest event since industrial revolution: BHP chairman (0) May 10, 2011
The world’s shift towards export and trading with Asia is the most significant event since the industrial revolution, according to BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser.
- First coal load at Abbot Point’s new berth (0) May 10, 2011
The first ship to receive coal from the Abbot Point coal terminal following expansion, is preparing to sail.
- $US129 million expansion at Cobar mine (0) May 10, 2011
The Glencore-owned Cobar copper mine could see a huge boost to production, with a $US139 million expansion.
- QR coal haulage still feels cyclone pinch (0) May 10, 2011 QR National is still feeling the impact of Cyclone Yasi and heavy wet weather.
- Opposition claims budget too reliant on China (0) May 9, 2011
The federal shadow resource spokesman has slammed the mining tax proposed by the Gillard government, saying it underpins the budget and is causing other policies to fall apart.
- Incitec Pivot records 25% profit jump (0) May 9, 2011
Incitec Pivot has announced an NPAT increase of 25%, recording a profit of $165.6 million.
- MinRes wins Kwinana port space (0) May 9, 2011
Mineral Resources has secured export space at Western Australia’s Kwinana port.
- Rio misleading about mine safety: union (0) May 9, 2011
The miners union has accused Rio Tinto of having an outdated approach to mine safety.
- Bowen Basin to see new mining projects (0) May 9, 2011
Thirty eight new projects are set to being in the Bowen Basin.
- NSW mining supports young talent in Hunter (0) May 6, 2011
Over 100 teenagers from the Hunter region have been given free access to films and workshops to increase their knowledge and interest in the resources sector.
- Pike River: Families deny legal action; Solid Energy confirms bid (0) May 6, 2011
Solid Energy has confirmed it is one of the bidders for the embattled Pike River Coal mine on the west coast of New Zealand where 29 men lost their lives ...
- Xstrata denies big environmental damage at Surat Basin coal mine (0) May 6, 2011
Xstrata has denied its proposed coal mine in the Surat Basin will have big negative impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.
- Cape York mine approved by traditional owners (0) May 6, 2011
A bauxite mining company has finalised agreements with Aboriginal traditional land owners in western Cape York.
- Australian govt supports Leighton Holding Iraq construction project (0) May 5, 2011
A $US733 million contract for Leighton Holdings to construct enhanced crude oil facilities in southern Iraq has been met with support from the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).
- New laws in NSW for mining and agriculture conflicts (0) May 5, 2011
The New South Wales government has introduced a new regime to deal with conflicts between agriculture and tourism and the coal seam and coal seam gas (CSG) industries.
- New laws in WA protect wine region from mining (0) May 5, 2011
It could become harder to mine in Western Australia’s Margaret River wine-growing region, as the state government considers new legislation to protect the area.
- Gina Rinehart urges Australians to fight against carbon and mining taxes (2) May 5, 2011
Gina Rinehart believes Australia is failing to stand up and fight against the introduction of carbon and mining taxes.
- Harmonised workplace safety laws a long time coming (0) May 5, 2011
New South Wales’ peak resource industry body says the introduction of new harmonised workplace health and safety laws will bring the state into the 21st century.
- Xstrata faces court over QLD coal mine (0) May 4, 2011
Mining giant Xstrata will be in court today to defend the greenhouse impacts of its proposed Wandoan coal mine.
- $1 trillion potential at SA site (0) May 4, 2011
The relaxation of legislation for non-military access in South Australia could result in $1 trillion worth of mineral wealth, according to the state’s peak mining body.
- Aussie miners won’t be affected by Namibia’s legislation changes (0) May 4, 2011
Changes to Namibia’s mining legislation will not affect existing licenses and is not a step towards nationalism, a presidential representative says.
- Supporters of Camberwell mine not entitled to comment (0) May 4, 2011
A native title claimant has hit back at what he says are people unqualified to make comments or decisions about the proposed Ashton Coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
- Supporters of Ashton Coal Camberwell mine not entitled to comment (0) May 4, 2011 A native title claimant in the Upper Hunter has hit back at what he says are people unqualified to make comments or decisions about the proposed Ashton Coal mine in ...
- Pike River buyer to be decided by August (13) May 3, 2011
The successful bidders for the Pike River Coal mine should be known by the beginning of August.
- Greens want senate inquiry into undersea mining (0) May 3, 2011
Leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown, want a senate enquiry into the impact of undersea mining.
- LD Operations told to give up on Margaret River mine (0) May 3, 2011
A coal mining company that wants to mine near Margaret River has been accused of ignoring environmental restrictions placed on it.
- No charge for BHP’s Olympic Dam accident (0) May 3, 2011
The shaft failure at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine in 2009 that cost over $200 million has not been resulted in prosecution for the company.
- Bathurst Resources denies Pike River bid (0) May 2, 2011
A “positive” announcement tomorrow from Bathurst Resources will not be its intentions to bid on the embattled Pike River Coal mine.
- Claims money stopping receivers from entering Pike River mine (0) May 2, 2011
The former safety and training manager of the Pike River coal mine has voiced frustrations over the delays of re-entering the mine.
- More consultation needed from NSW govt for coal mining strategies (0) May 2, 2011
New South Wales’ leading resource industry body has urged the state government to make involvement with communities, industry and stake holders a top priority as it develops new strategies.
- Mining boom could increase inflation: govt (0) May 2, 2011
Australia faces an increase in inflation as the mining boom is expected to continue its growth over the next two years, the Treasury says.
- Peculiar Knob award iron ore rail contract (0) April 29, 2011
WPG Resources have announced a rail haulage agreement with Genesee & Wyoming Australia for iron ore transportation from Peculiar Knob.
- Aussie mum wants son’s body back from Pike River (0) April 29, 2011
The discovery of a fully-clothed body inside the Pike River coal mine has increased calls from families to retrieve the bodies of victims.
- Rio increases Indigenous involvement in Pilbara (0) April 29, 2011
Rio Tinto says a new contract of more than $160 million for Pilbara construction works is a positive step towards increasing Indigenous business involvement.
- Man arrested entering Pike River (0) April 29, 2011
A man has been arrested and charged for unlawfully entering the Pike River coal mine.
- Don’t waste the boom, IMF warns (0) April 29, 2011
The International Monetary Fund says the Australian Government should use revenue from the mining boom to support its ageing population.
- Rifts within Indigenous community against Upper Hunter mining (0) April 29, 2011
An indigenous protest group in Upper Hunter have been labelled a noisy minority group by a local Aboriginal corporation.
- Illegal mining officials will be hanged (0) April 29, 2011
Indian officials who allowed illegal mining will be hanged the Goa region’s government says.
- Body in Pike River changes nothing: NZ PM (0) April 29, 2011
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the discovery of a fully clothed body inside the Pike River Coal mine where 29 men were killed changes little.
- Xstrata sign iron ore rail deal (0) April 29, 2011
Xstrata has announced a rail deal with Queensland Rail (QR) and Pacific National to transport iron ore.
- NZ government owed Pike River victims safety reforms: union (0) April 28, 2011
A local union says the New Zealand government owes it to the men who were killed in the Pike River Coal mine to improve workplace safety.
- Miners give Hall of Fame a lifeline (0) April 28, 2011
The WA mining industry has donated more than half a million dollars to ensure Kalgoorlie’s Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame remains open.
- Perth glassing could dash hopes for mining career (0) April 28, 2011
The glassing of a man in Perth may have left him unable to fulfil his dreams of a mining career.
- Sandfire begins DeGrussa development (0) April 28, 2011
Sandfire Resources have carried out maiden blasting for the excavation of the box-cut to establish portal entrance.
- QLD govt should fund health, not mining companies: MP (0) April 28, 2011
The Queensland Government needs to provide more funding for health infrastructure, and should not rely on mining and energy companies, according to a state MP.
- Aborigines protest coal mining (0) April 28, 2011
Police have removed a group of Aborigines protesting against Ashton Coal’s proposed mine in the Hunter Valley.
- Fully clothed body found inside Pike River mine (0) April 28, 2011
A fully clothed body has been seen inside the Pike River Coal mine, indicating some of the 29 men killed in the mine may have survived the first blast.
- Explosives fine for quarry (0) April 28, 2011
A man has been fined $10 000 for dangerously storing explosives.
- Hire vehicle shortage hits mines (0) April 28, 2011
Car hire firms in Queensland say a shortage of vehicles is making it difficult to get miners to sites in the Bowen Basin.
- Solomon Islands revoke Australian mining licence (0) April 27, 2011
The Solomon Islands Government says a prospecting licence granted to Axoim Mining is not valid after the minister was sacked.
- WorleyParsons wins Fortescue port contract (0) April 27, 2011
WorleyParsons has been awarded the EPCM contract for Fortecue’s Anderson Point port expansion.
- QLD farmers to fight bauxite exploration (0) April 27, 2011
Some Queensland farmers say a mining exploration company wants to access their properties for bauxite exploration.
- Twiggy gets death threats over fight with WA community (0) April 27, 2011
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest says he has received death threats over his company’s controversial debate with an Aboriginal community in Western Australia about mining on their traditional land.
- Range River Gold enter administration (0) April 27, 2011
Range River Gold has been placed into voluntary administration today.
- Queensland council consider new town for FIFO miners (0) April 27, 2011
Queenslanders would prefer a new town in the Isaac region over building serviced apartments and motels for FIFO miners.
- New NZ mine could replace Pike River output (0) April 27, 2011
Hearings to determine if a mine project in New Zealand can go ahead will be held in June.
- Body of Idaho miner recovered (0) April 27, 2011
The body of the miner trapped in an Idaho mine has been recovered, the company announced Monday.
- Coal train kills Hunter man (0) April 27, 2011
An unladen coal train hit and killed a man in the Hunter Valley late yesterday.
- Fire at Rio’s Hail Creek coal mine (0) April 27, 2011
A small fire broke out at Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek coal mine on Thursday.
- First signs trapped Idaho miner may be alive (0) April 21, 2011
Small cameras have found an void in the rubble of the Idaho’s Lucky Friday silver mine, bringing mine rescuers the first sign in five days that he may still be ...
- Port Waratah expansion approved (0) April 21, 2011
Port Waratah Coal Services have approved the final stage of expansion for its Kooragang coal terminal.
- Swan using mining industry as budget “excuse” (0) April 21, 2011
Treasurer Wayne Swan has garnered criticism for warning revenue from the mining industry boom will fall short of expectations.
- Controversial copper mine may re-open (0) April 21, 2011
Bougainville Copper is considering re-opening its copper in Papua New Guinea.
- Xstrata to acquire copper in north west QLD (0) April 21, 2011
Xstrata has entered an agreement with Exco Resources Limited to acquire two copper tenements in north west Queensland for $175 million to expand production at its Ernest Henry Operation.
- Mine rescue skills tested in SA (0) April 20, 2011
The reaction and responses of mine workers in South Australia will be put to the test with the South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition next month.
- New head of mining at CSIRO (0) April 20, 2011
The CSIRO has announced Jonathon Law as the new director of the Minerals Down Under Flagship.
- Pike River operation cost police $11 million (0) April 20, 2011
The operation at the Pike River Coal mine has already cost police almost $11 million.
- New blasting handbook released (0) April 20, 2011
The International Society of Explosives Engineers has released the 18th edition of the ISEE Blaster’s Handbook.
- Aboriginal group labels miners predatory (0) April 20, 2011
Mining companies have been accused of circumventing Queensland Aboriginal heritage laws.
- Gold Coast wants flights to mining towns (0) April 20, 2011
A Gold Coast airport boss says unemployment in the region could be solved by introducing flights from the city’s airport to key mining areas in regional Queensland.
- Newcrest won’t make production targets (0) April 20, 2011
Newcrest Mining has reported a lower quarterly output and the company says the contributing factors include wet weather, declining ore grades and unrest on the Ivory Coast.
- Centennial opens new Airly Coal mine (0) April 20, 2011
Centennial Coal has officially opened the Airly mine.
- FMG’s reply to Yindjibarndi video (0) April 19, 2011
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has released its own perspective of the discussions it had with the Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia that has attracted wide spread media attention.
- Tony Abbott wraps up Pilbara tour (0) April 19, 2011
Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbot will complete his tour of the Pilbara mining region in Western Australia today with a visit to BHP Billiton’s Mount Whaleback deposit.
- Healthy breakfast can reduce lead poisoning (0) April 19, 2011
Eating a healthy breakfast could help lower the chance of lead poisoning in children, new research shows.
- Leighton wins US$586 million mining contract (0) April 19, 2011
Leighton Holdings has been awarded a 66 month, US$ 586 million mining contract in Botswana.
- Energy Resources warned not to cut corners at Ranger mine (0) April 19, 2011
Energy Resources Australia (ERA) has been warned against cutting corners in on environmental protection during the emergency shutdown of its Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park.
- Rescuers still trying to reach trapped miner (0) April 19, 2011
Rescuers trying to reach a miner trapped in a silver mine in Idaho are making slow progress.
- Centennial Coal begin central west consultation (0) April 19, 2011
A consultation group has been created to liaise between Centennial Coal and local communities for its Inglenook project.
- Memorial centre to remember Pike River victims (0) April 19, 2011
The New Zealand government will donate $3.5 million towards a new events centre in Greymouth to pay tribute to the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal tragedy ...
- Rio Tinto gets credit upgrade (0) April 19, 2011
Standards and Poor have lifted Rio Tinto’s credit rating to A- from BBB+.
- Injured QLD miner receives $864 000 (0) April 18, 2011
A drag line operator in Queensland has been awarded $864 000 in damages after he sustained a serious foot injury at work which caused him to lose his job.
- “No go zone” being considered for Bylong Valley (0) April 18, 2011
The Bylong Valley Protection Alliance (BVPA) and the Mid-Western Regional Council have joined forces, calling for a ban on coal and coal seam mining in the Bylong Valley area.
- Ramelius extends Wattle Dam gold mine (0) April 18, 2011
Ramelius Resources has announced it is extending operations at the Wattle dam underground gold mine to 2013.
- Pike River contractor in receivership (0) April 18, 2011
A contracting company owed $58 000 by Pike River Coal has gone into receivership.
- BHP unveil Port Hedland enviro study (0) April 18, 2011
BHP Billiton has released its environmental review for a new habour in Port Hedland.
- WA indigenous land rights failing: expert (0) April 18, 2011
A professor from the Australian National University has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal community in Western Australia.
- Mining royalties hands more to Victoria than WA (0) April 18, 2011
Victorians now get more money per person from mining royalties than West Australians due to GST distribution.
- Mine worker to pay fine for 2009 accident (0) April 18, 2011
A miner with 40 years experience who accidentally ran over a co-worker three years ago will have to pay a fine, after already losing his career.
- Bundaberg approves sand mining (0) April 18, 2011
Bundaberg has given the go-ahead for sand mining north of the city.
- Nine Pike River executives laid off (0) April 15, 2011
Pike River receiver John Fisk says nine Pike River Coal executives were informed this week that they have been laid off.
- Chinese hack Australian miners’ emails (0) April 15, 2011
Hackers have broken into Federal Parliamentary email accounts to gain access to emails between ministers and Australian companies mining in China.
- Govt considering reform for skilled migration (0) April 15, 2011
Employers across Australia’s the resource industry has welcomed the confirmation from the Federal Government that it is considering a significant reform package to the skilled migration scheme.
- OZ Minerals poaching QLD and WA miners (0) April 15, 2011
OZ Minerals has started an advertising campaign to entice miners to move to South Australia.
- Community concerns heard in Upper Hunter (0) April 15, 2011
Coal producers in the Upper Hunter are listening to community concerns about the cumulative impact of mines in the region.
- US investors turn to Pilbara (0) April 15, 2011 The US ambassador to Australia has stated that Western Australia’s Pilbara region is drawing attention as one of the best investment opportunities worldwide.
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