Feed a quarry (0) January 28, 2009 A Queensland quarry company is reaping solid productivity rewards less than two years after investing in high-end vibrating screens and feeders. Jim Ward writes for Australian Mining.
High grade results (0) January 28, 2009 Pilbara explorer, Warwick Resources has announced high grade iron ore results from two diamond drill holes completed at its 100% owned Jimblebar Range iron ore project near Newman.
Caterpillar slowing to a crawl (0) January 28, 2009 Mining equipment supplier Caterpillar has announced that it will slash 20,000 jobs after what chairman and chief executive Jim Owens has called, “an extraordinarily challenging year.”
BHP only Prominent player (0) January 28, 2009 In a severely declining market, BHP Billiton may be alone in having the money available to purchase OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine, resources industry analyst James Wilson told MINING DAILY.
Frieda River in pre-feasibility (0) January 28, 2009 Highlands Pacific has announced that Xstrata Frieda River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xstrata Copper and the manager of the Frieda River copper gold project in PNG, is progressing the ...
Minesite Vehicles: Tyres and Tyre Maintenance (0) January 27, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Minesite Vehicles: Tyres and Tyre Maintenance feature in the March 2009 issue.
Attracting, Training & Retaining Personnel (0) January 27, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Attracting, Training & Retaining Personnel feature in the March 2009 issue.
Drill & Blast (0) January 27, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Drill & Blast feature in the March 2009 issue.
OZ Finance Breakthrough (0) January 23, 2009 OZ Minerals has announced that it has secured a bridging finance facility of up to $140 million, to be provided by all of its “Facility A” lenders.
Industry Appointments (0) January 23, 2009 The latest industry appointments in the Australian resources industry.
Govt approval too late for McArthur (0) January 23, 2009 The Federal Government has made a draft decision approving the McArthur River Mine expansion, however, the decision is too little too late, according to Xstrata Zinc Australia Chief Operating Officer ...
Stimulus package needed; ACTU (0) January 23, 2009 The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is pushing the Federal Government to release a stimulus package for the Australian economy in wake of the increasing number of job losses.
Future is positive for SA (0) January 23, 2009 The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy remains up-beat about the future of the State’s minerals industry, chief executive Jason Kuchel told MINING DAILY.
WA government offers support (0) January 22, 2009 The Western Australian Government is committed to helping all the workers whose jobs will be lost after BHP Billiton’s Ravensthorpe mines is closed, acting Premier Kim Hames said.
Sad day for Queensland (0) January 22, 2009 The harsh realities of the financial crisis have hit Queensland in the form of the loss for another 1400 jobs, Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Michael Roche said.
Re-thinking emissions trading (0) January 22, 2009 The Australian Government must examine its carbon emissions trading scheme in the face of recent major job losses in the mining sector, Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Mitch Hooke ...
1,800 jobs lost at Ravensthorpe (0) January 21, 2009 BHP Billiton has suspended operations at its Ravensthorpe Nickel mine in Western Australia, resulting in the loss of more than 1800 jobs.
Wonarah Railway MOU (0) January 21, 2009 Minemakers and Australian Transport and Energy Corridor (ATEC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding covering a financial study of the economics of a 250 kilometre rail link in the ...
Weeli Wolli update (0) January 21, 2009 Iron Ore Holdings (IOH) has reported further significant reverse circulation drilling results of high-grade bedded iron mineralisation at its Weeli Wolli Project located near Yandicoogina in the Central Pilbara region ...
Further job cuts anger union (0) January 21, 2009 The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) is fighting against jobs cuts at Burton Downs coal mine in central Queensland.
Alcoa employees agree to pay cut (0) January 21, 2009 More than 650 of Alcoa’s Western Australian employees have agreed to defer a 4% pay rise in a bid to save their jobs.
Still money for mining (0) January 21, 2009 Cape Alumina has announced that its Initial Public Offer (IPO) has closed fully subscribed after raising $15 million and attracting up to 500 new shareholders.
Not all doom and gloom (0) January 21, 2009 Queensland’s resources industries will be protected from a potential Australian recession due to their size and diversity, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said.
Decision time for McArthur (0) January 21, 2009 A positive outcome is still possible at Xstrata’s McArthur River Mine, but a decision from the Federal Government needs to come as soon as possible, Federal Shadow Minister for Climate ...
Good times will return (0) January 21, 2009 SkillsDMC Operations Manager Dorothy Rao has urged the resources sector to use this time of economic slowdown to strengthen and develop its workforce for future.
Between a rock and a crusher mantle (0) January 20, 2009 Welding reclamation and hardfacing of gyratory crushers proves its worth. Daniel Hall writes.
Iron, coal prices ‘slaughtered’ (0) January 19, 2009 Iron ore and coking coal export prices are expected to halve by April, a key economic forecast has found.
Ravensthorpe in danger as nickel falls (0) January 19, 2009 Falling nickel prices has led to growing concern that BHP Billiton may be set to close the doors on its laterite nickel mine, Ravensthorpe, in Western Australia for good.
Safety conference on again (0) January 19, 2009 The NSW Minerals Council is once again preparing for Annual OHS Conference with heath and fitness as the central theme for 2009.
Sackings put miners in debt, AWU (0) January 19, 2009 According to the Australian Workers Union, mining towns and workers may struggle to meet debts as jobs continue to be lost in the resources industry around Australia.
McArthur decision urgently needed (0) January 19, 2009 Xstrata has called for an urgent decision by the Federal Government on the McArthur River Mine (MRM), warning that it may have to close operations if one doesn’t come soon.
Unions must step up; Haase (0) January 16, 2009 Federal Member for Kalgoorlie and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Resources Barry Haase has called for labour unions to take a reality check on current national and world economic ...
Wagerup expansion put on hold (0) January 16, 2009 Declining demand for aluminium has forced Alumina Ltd to reconsider plans to expand its Wagerup refinery in Western Australia.
Shares fall as Rio appoints new chair (0) January 16, 2009 Job cuts and mine closures have caused a retreat in mining stocks, with shares dropping to a five week low yesterday.
Rio’s diamonds feel the pinch (0) January 16, 2009 Rio Tinto will suspend diamond production in Western Australia for up to three months in response to flagging demand caused by the global financial crisis.
BHP to face fee hike (0) January 16, 2009 BHP Billiton has increased its raw material processing fees to Pan Pacific Copper by 70%.
Dollar to fall with commodities (0) January 16, 2009 Economists are tipping the Australian dollar will plunge towards US50c by the end of 2009 due to a decline in mining activity and falling commodities prices, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Union calls for Govt. support (0) January 16, 2009 The Federal Government should urgently convene a tri-partite resources meeting to discuss the effect of the global economic downturn on jobs in the mining industry, Australia’s biggest mining union said ...
Qld Govt. approves refinery (0) January 16, 2009 The Queensland Government has approved plans for a nickel refinery at Gladstone that could create 2600 new jobs and add $500 million a year to the economy.
OZ scuttles Scuddles (0) January 14, 2009 OZ Minerals announced yesterday it was suspending its Scuddles mine in Western Australia and placing it on care and maintenance in order to reduce costs at its Golden Grove operation ...
AMMA warns of mining award flaws (0) January 14, 2009 The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has warned that the mining award has serious flaws, and has called for Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard to address the industry’s concerns.
SA riding the storm (0) January 14, 2009 Rex Minerals’ discovery of uranium, copper and gold mineralisations on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula is a sign the State is continuing to prosper despite the financial crisis, SA Minister for ...
The carbon burden: Comment (0) January 14, 2009 Minerals Council of Australia Deputy Chief Executive Brendan Pearson comments on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) White Paper.
Crisis felt in Mount Isa (0) January 14, 2009 Xstrata Zinc has announced it is placing its Mount Isa Handlebar Hill operation into care and maintenance and abandoning the planned upgrade of its Pac Rim crushing systems.
Automated trains derailed (0) January 13, 2009 Rio Tinto has decided to postpone work at this stage on its Western Australian iron ore Automated Train Operations (ATO) programme in the latest moves to offset massive debts from ...
Alcoa loses in historic market (0) January 13, 2009 Alcoa’s report for the 2008 fourth quarter has shown a loss of close to $1 billion from continuing operations.
Strong support for flow-through shares (0) January 12, 2009 Australia’s largest resource industry stakeholders have joined forces to ecourage the Federal Government to introduce a Flow-Through Shares (FTS) scheme as soon as possible, calling for a scheme that would ...
OZ making progress down the road (0) January 12, 2009 Despite making ‘significant progress’ in working towards a bridging facility of its loans, OZ Minerals’ lenders are yet to formally respond to its request for internal approvals for bridging assistance, ...
Queensland Government flies to the rescue (0) January 12, 2009 The Queensland government has sent its Rapid Response Flying Squad to Emerald and Mackay in the State’s north to offer support to retrenched workers.
Chinese look for 40% price cut (0) January 12, 2009 Chinese steel makers are expected to insist on a 40% cut to the price of iron ore during negotiations with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
Integrating your maintenance system (0) January 9, 2009 IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer debunks the myth that maintenance systems are getting more complex and difficult to manage.
15 millionth tonne milestone (0) January 8, 2009 Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.
Record rain at Century (0) January 8, 2009 More than 300 millimetres of rain in ten days has fallen on operations at OZ Minerals Century Mine, with mining continuing safely despite the huge downpour.
Balancing the workforce (0) January 7, 2009 A Queensland Resources Council (QRC) survey showing more women are choosing careers in the State’s mineral and energy sectors is an encouraging sign for the industry’s future, QRC chief executive ...
The time for excellence (0) January 6, 2009 Changing markets and tough economic times mean the time to get smart about the supply chain is now. Andrew Okely writes*
Fortescue celebrates a berth-day (0) January 5, 2009 Fortescue Metals Group has commissioned a second ship loading berth at its Herb Elliott Port at Port Hedland that will increase capacity to 55 million tonnes per annum (Mta).
Mobile Crushing Plant fatality (0) January 5, 2009 Queensland’s Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert following the recent death of a mining worker after being struck by the right hand hopper door of a mobile crushing plant.
OZ extends again (0) January 5, 2009 OZ Minerals has successfully negotiated an extension to refinancing its lending facilities until February 27.
Share Scheme a must, Chalmers (0) January 5, 2009 A Flow Through Share Scheme is essential to the mining industry, The AusIMM President-Elect Greg Chalmers writes.
Risky business (0) January 5, 2009 Australian market research analyst IBISWorld has named lead and zinc ore mining among its 10 riskiest industries in 2009.
Suspended safety (0) December 23, 2008 In a bid to enforce mine safety, Australian Standards have been updated to ensure all safety harnesses are designed with a frontal, fall arrest rated, attachment point. The Fall Protection ...
Plug n play sewage system (0) December 23, 2008 FLOVAC has released a complete deployable “Plug n Play” sewage collection system for eliminating insanitary and environmental waste water problems during mining, military, relief and entertainment activities.
OZ updates position (0) December 19, 2008 OZ Minerals is working hard to resolve its current financial problems and resume trading as soon as possible, chairman Barry Cusack said today.
Victoria maps out the way (0) December 19, 2008 Accessing information about the earth’s crust in Victoria, and how it links to other states, has become a whole lot easier with the launch of two international projects, Geoscience Victoria’s ...
Job cuts abound, but still in labour shortage (0) December 19, 2008 Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.
Executive Outlook Series – Jason Kuchel (0) December 19, 2008 Jason Kuchel is the chief executive of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy. SACOME is the peak body representing the Resources Industry in South Australia. Jessica Darnbrough writes ...
$25 M for industry in crisis (0) December 18, 2008 The Bligh Government has announced it will bring forward $25 million in funds to boost employment in regional areas affected by the mining downturn, following crisis talks with unions and ...
Xstrata export success (0) December 18, 2008 Xstrata Technology was recently awarded the 2008 Australian Export Award in the Large Services category.
Rio removes stake in Saudi deal (0) December 18, 2008 Rio Tinto Alcan has withdrawn from its 49% financing role of a joint aluminium project in Saudi Arabia.
Carbon uncertainty (0) December 18, 2008 Engineering and sciences firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) said reductions ranging from 5% to 15% contained in the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) will create uncertainties in Australian ...
Strengthening the Chain (0) December 17, 2008 The recent announcement of a new terminal access framework for the Hunter Valley Coal Chain has been a decade in the making, Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) chairman Eileen Doyle ...
Flying solo into the storm (0) December 17, 2008 According to key industry figures, introducing a carbon trading system with set minimum emission reductions and no international agreements will create significant problems for Australian business.
Mining technology addresses crisis (0) December 17, 2008 The Australian mining technology sector could be the saviour of global miners struggling in a depressed marketplace, an industry expert has said.
Rio refuses BHP merge (0) December 17, 2008 The rumour mill has been working overtime with whispers that Rio Tinto is being encouraged to merge its Pilbara operations with mining giant BHP Billiton to help reduce high debt ...
Executive Outlook Series – Rowan Melrose (0) December 17, 2008 Rowan Melrose is Sandvik Mining and Construction’s managing director. Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products in selected areas. This year, the company sponsored the 5th Annual Excellence ...
Industry breakthrough: Fourth Kooragang terminal (0) December 15, 2008 Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has heralded the New South Wales Government’s proposal for a new terminal access framework for the troubled Hunter Valley Coal Chain as a breakthrough for ...
Exports to increase 37%, ABARE (0) December 15, 2008 Earnings from Australian energy and minerals exports are forecast to increase 37% to $160 billion in 2009, $20 billion less than what was forecast last quarter, ABARE senior commodity analyst ...
Executive Outlook Series – Michael Catchpole (The AusIMM) (0) December 15, 2008 The AusIMM CEO Michael Catchpole outlines the policies aimed at sustainability of the mining sector critical in period of market uncertainty. Monika Sarder writes.
More water for less (0) December 15, 2008 Reliable availability of permeate process water, an additional 20% yield and an 85% reduction in membrane use are just three of the benefits for Austar, now that the RO plant ...
Mines urged to renew adverse weather procedures (0) December 15, 2008 The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has issued an urgent safety alert to mines and quarries that have not reviewed procedures for adverse weather events.
Govt white paper raises alarm (0) December 15, 2008 The Minerals Council of Australia has said it hopes the Federal Government’s White Paper released today will include a phased and measured transition to emissions trading.
Neutron for elemental analysis (0) December 15, 2008 An Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP) study conducted by the CSIRO has recommended a new technology for elemental distributions for a downhole environment.
Rail wins in Govt. infrastructure package (0) December 15, 2008 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s plan to increase spending on infrastructure into next year in a bid to counteract the impact of the global economic crisis is a welcome first instalment ...
OZ Minerals faces action (0) December 12, 2008 OZ Minerals is facing a class action suit from litigation funder IMF Australia on behalf of its shareholders, the company said in a statement yesterday.
OZ needs pot of gold (0) December 12, 2008 OZ Minerals is likely to fail in its attempts to refinance US$560 million of debt by the set date of December 29 2008, the company announced in a recent statement.
Nobody safe from job cuts (0) December 12, 2008 No one is safe from Rio Tinto’s announced job cuts, Rio iron ore spokesman Gervase Greene told MINING DAILY.
Digging deep for the future (0) December 12, 2008 The Digger Deeper Conference, held in Brisbane on Wednesday, was popular with junior explorers and the scientific community this year, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson told MINING DAILY.
China feels the heat as imports, exports fall (0) December 12, 2008 The world’s fourth largest economy has officially put their foot on the brake in response to the continuing global credit squeeze.
IR Laws will cost jobs, Knott (0) December 12, 2008 The Australian Mines and Metals Association chief executive Steve Knott has slammed the Federal Government’s newest IR laws as a mistake during a Workplace Relations Forum in WA on Wednesday.
Executive Outlook Series – Tony Handakas (0) December 12, 2008 Tony Handakas is Siemens’ executive manager. Siemens is a technology based solutions provider specializing in the areas of water, energy, environment, healthcare, productivity, mobility, safety and security. This year, the ...
Thousands of Rio jobs may go (0) December 10, 2008 Rio Tinto is set to slash thousands of jobs in Australia and overseas, reports UK newspaper The Mail On Sunday.
Extending pump life (0) December 10, 2008 An iron-ore mine in northern Minnesota is said to be benefiting from a slurry diverter design.
Two heads better than one (0) December 10, 2008 ProjectConnect and Bid Write’s top tips on teaming to win a tender bid.
Overseas workers to get fair go (0) December 10, 2008 New laws were recently passed through Federal parliament designed to protect overseas workers and ensure that they are not exploited as little more than cheap labour.
Jumping the queues (0) December 10, 2008 The New South Wales Government’s proposed vessel arrival trial system for the Port of Newcastle is not a solution to the real problem of increasing coal exports from the region, ...
Wiluna plant commissioning (0) December 10, 2008 Apex Minerals has updated the status of plant commissioning and production at its Wiluna Gold Mine, with all circuits in the Wiluna plant now commissioned.
Mineral Sands contract win (0) December 10, 2008 Ausenco has executed a contract for the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the development of Bemax Resources’ Snapper Mineral Sands mine in south western NSW.
Review points to long term confidence (0) December 10, 2008 A weaker dollar and rising coal prices sees Queensland and its resources sector in a positive position for the future, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said.
Underground Coal Mining (0) December 9, 2008 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Underground Coal Mining feature in the February 2009 issue.
Product Focus: Instrumentation and Process Control (0) December 9, 2008 Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions to its Instrumentation and Process Control product focus in the February 2009 issue.
Bulk Materials Handling: Conveyors & Conveyor Maintenance (0) December 9, 2008 Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions for its Bulk Materials Handling: Conveyors & Conveyor Maintenance feature for the February 2009 issue.
Minerals Processing Focus (0) December 9, 2008 Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions for its Minerals Processing Focus feature in the February 2009 issue.
Quarrying, Crushing & Screening (0) December 9, 2008 Australian Mining is currently looking for editorial contributions for its Quarrying, Crushing & Screening feature in the February 2009 issue.
OZ fights for extension (0) December 8, 2008 OZ Minerals has announced that the company, in requesting an extension on loan repayments, is simply exercising an option agreed upon with its lenders.
Costs shrink through technology advances (0) December 8, 2008 On-site nitrogen generation offers manufacturers and metal processors many advantages over traditional supplies of gas in cylinders. John Davis writes.
Queensland seeks cleaner future (0) December 8, 2008 Queensland Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has told parliament that the successful storage of greenhouse gas production holds the key to future reductions of the State’s greenhouse emissions.
Simulators will stimulate training (0) December 8, 2008 Downer EDI Mining has announced that it will use Immersive Technologies’ Advanced Equipment Simulators for its ‘Back to Basics’ training program.
Better emissions assistance needed, Roche (0) December 8, 2008 The transitions assistance levels contained in the Federal Government’s green paper for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries are inadequate and inefficient (EITE), Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said.
Talk of recession premature, Ruthven (0) December 8, 2008 The Chairman of global strategic business information provider IBISWorld, Phil Ruthven, has indicated a positive future for the Australian economy, saying that the nation is well placed to avoid a ...
Executive Outlook Series – Dr Garry Lowder (0) December 8, 2008 Dr Garry Lowder is the chairman and managing director of Malachite Resources. The company is currently making the transition from explorer to emerging miner, with projects located in the eastern ...
Victorian mines get slapped with red-tape (0) December 8, 2008 The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill into Parliament that will implement another layer of industry-wide regulation funded by a new industry levy, the Minerals Council of Australia’s Victorian executive ...
Mining stocks hit 41 month low (0) December 8, 2008 The market capitalisation of Western Australia’s biggest mining companies has dropped to a 41 month low, a Deloitte report found.
Third party access goes full steam ahead (0) December 8, 2008 Atlas Iron is the first company to utilise Western Australia’s third party access agreement, using Fortescue Metals Group Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland to load and send a shipment ...
Moore joins call for changes (0) December 8, 2008 Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has joined a number of industry representatives calling for improvements to the State’s the mine planning processes.
Cut out the green tape, Vogel (0) December 5, 2008 Changes are needed to environmental assessments at the planning and approvals stage of mines in Western Australia, Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) chairman Paul Vogel told MINING DAILY.
Boom not over: Roche (0) December 5, 2008 The growth of Queensland Resources sector isn’t over by a long stretch, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has said.
Springvale has impressive Movember (0) December 5, 2008 Springvale coal mine has won Australian Mining and Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia’s Movember competition for the best team of mining Mos.
Rising Sun, plunging demand (0) December 5, 2008 Two Japanese steel companies have asked BHP Billiton to delay the delivery of its iron ore and coking coal, due to output cuts at the steel mills.
Australia can’t rely on mining, Rudd (0) December 5, 2008 Prime Minster Kevin Rudd has warned that the Australian economy will no longer be able to rely on being boosted by the mining industry, smh.com reports.
Boart cuts more capital (0) December 5, 2008 Boart Longyear is expected to retrench more employees after the company confirmed revenue growth had fallen from a predicted 22% to 18% throughout 2008.
Executive Outlook Series – James Walsh (0) December 5, 2008 James Walsh is a recruitment Consultant for People Intelligence recruitment agency. The company sponsored the Employer of Choice category at the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Jessica Darnbrough writes ...
Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: Macmahon Holdings (0) December 4, 2008 Macmahon Holdings, a contracting group operating in the civil construction and mining sector, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Contract miner of the Year: PYBAR Mining (0) December 4, 2008 Pybar Mining and Civil Contractors is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their continued growth, development and hard work.
Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: BBS (0) December 4, 2008 Specialist Contractor Bilfinger Berger Services (BBS) recently celebrated four years without Lost Time Injury at its Port Hedland operations, earning it a spot as a finalist in the 5th Annual ...
Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: CDE Captial (0) December 4, 2008 CDE Capital is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its unwavering commitment to Aboriginal employment.
Years of oversupply to come (0) December 3, 2008 The iron ore market should brace itself for years of oversupply, Citi Investment and Research managing director of global commodity analysis Alan Heap told MINING DAILY.
Coal price may fall by a third (0) December 3, 2008 BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto may have to cut their contract prices for coking coal by up to 33% in 2009 due to falling demand from steelmakers, according to a ...
Methane plant reduces emissions (0) December 3, 2008 GE Energy has developed a new technology that can convert waste gas into much needed electricity, the company’s managing director Tim Rourke told MINING DAILY.
Industry leaders rewarded for service (0) December 3, 2008 Two of Queensland’s resource sector leaders have been honoured by 900 of their peers at the Queensland Resources Council’s annual lunch.
More miners feel pinch (0) December 3, 2008 Greater Bendigo Gold Mines has been forced to put its operating company into voluntary administration, managing director John Cahill told MINING DAILY.
Executive Outlook Series – Paul Dowd (0) December 3, 2008 Paul Dowd is the Chairman of South Australia’s Resources and Energy Sectors Infrastructure Council. He was, until recently, vice president of Newmont Mining Corporation’s Australian and New Zealand Operations and ...
Manganese production shutdown (0) December 3, 2008 BHP Billiton has announced that it is temporarily cutting manganese production at its 60% owned Samancor operation due to weak market conditions.
Community Partnership of the Year Finalist: Coal and Allied – MTW Mine (0) December 2, 2008 Mt Thorley Warkworth coal mine has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its active partnership with members from the local aboriginal community.
Employer of Choice Finalist: Thiess (0) December 2, 2008 Thiess is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its Enginhearing recruitment program launched earlier this year at Burton mine.
Employer of Choice Finalist: CDE Capital (0) December 2, 2008 CDE Capital has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
The civil and mining contractor, with over 30 years experience delivering major construction and infrastructure ...
Employer of Choice Finalist: OZ Minerals (0) December 2, 2008 OZ Minerals Century is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its landmark agreement between Century Mine, the Queensland Government and the local Native Title groups ...
Employer of Choice Finalist: Training Prospects (0) December 2, 2008 Although Training Prospects is not a minesite, the company has still shown the dedication and drive necessary to attract, train and retain employees and, as such, is a finalist in ...
URS shows 4sight (0) December 1, 2008 Engineering and environmental professional services firm URS, won the Australian Consulting Engineers Association’s national award for Education and Training for its 4sight Safe Behaviour Program.
Weaker times ahead for iron ore market (0) December 1, 2008 The world’s iron ore market is heading towards a state of weakness rather than simply continued volatility, Citi Investment Research managing director of global commodity analysis Alan Heap said.
OZ Minerals not defaulting (0) December 1, 2008 OZ Minerals’ request to halt trading of its shares while it seeks a deadline extension to financing is not an indication the company is unable to pay its debts, OZ ...
Fortescue eases production (0) December 1, 2008 Soft economic times has forced Fortescue Metals Group to bring forward a planned maintenance shutdown program at one of its port and processing facilities in Australia, a spokesperson for the ...
Cockatoo coal buys mine (0) December 1, 2008 Cockatoo Coal has bought the Baralaba coal mine located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Executive Outlook Series – Tim Shanahan (0) December 1, 2008 Tim Shanahan is the inaugural Director of the Energy and Minerals Initiative at the University of Western Australia. In 2001, Shanahan was appointed the Chief Executive of the Western ...
200 jobs lost in the Pilbara (0) November 28, 2008 A combination of global financial pressures and the toll of competing with unscrupulous minerals trading in Central Africa has forced Talison Minerals to sacrifice up to 200 jobs by closing ...
Rio shares dive in wake of BHP pullout (0) November 28, 2008 Rio Tinto shares plunged this week after the news that BHP Billiton was pulling out of its planned $102 billion takeover of the miner.
Workplace laws give miners the power (0) November 28, 2008 The Federal Government’s 600 page workplace bill has pushed the balance of power back into the hands of the workers and unions, a move that could have prevented October’s Pilbara ...
Company loosens belt after win (0) November 28, 2008 Innovative Conveying Systems International has won the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Award for Excellence in Transport and/or Conveying.
Argus under attack (0) November 28, 2008 BHP Billiton’s Chairman Don Argus came under attack yesterday at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne.
12 tips for top bids (0) November 28, 2008 Project Connect and Bid Write have joined forces to develop useful tips for organisations looking to bid and buy better.
Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Brian Hearne (0) November 27, 2008 Brian Hearne, mine manager of McArthur River Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his dedication, drive and determination towards improving the mine.
Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Jol Jardine (0) November 27, 2008 Jol Jardine, mine manager of Terramin Australia’s Angas Zinc Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Terry O’Brien (0) November 27, 2008 Terry O’Brien, mine manager of Centennial Coal’s Springvale Coal Mine, is a finalist in this year’s awards for his continued effort and dedication towards improving the quality of his mine.
Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Tina Markovic (0) November 27, 2008 Tina Markovic was the first ever female mine manager of a major mining operation.
Although no longer with the mine, Markovic was, until recently, the mine manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi ...
Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Peter Westerhuis (0) November 27, 2008 Peter Westerhuis, General Manager of Operations and CEO of Ensham Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: Alcoa (0) November 27, 2008 Alcoa’s Huntley Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their commitment to environmental standards during the construction of a new crusher site.
Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: BioteQ (0) November 27, 2008 Birla Mt Gordon and BioteQ Environmental Technologies are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their water treatment process.
Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: Rio Tinto (0) November 27, 2008 In an attempt to reduce the amount of unnecessary water waste, Northparkes copper mine joined with Nylex to produce a product that would efficiently reduce water evaporation from large open ...
Uranium mining remains conservative (0) November 26, 2008 The Western Australian government’s decision to lift the ban on uranium mining does not mean projects will be expedited, DJ Carmichael head of research Paul Adams has said.
Broadmeadow miner wins big (0) November 26, 2008 One of BMA’s Broadmeadow coal mine employees has taken out first place in the 2008 Peter Dent Simtars Gas Chromatographer of Year award.
China still hungry for iron ore (0) November 26, 2008 A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between iron ore producer IronClad Mining and major Chinese steel maker Wuhan Steel is evidence that Chinese demand may not be slowing as much ...
BHP undervalued Rio, Skinner (0) November 26, 2008 BHP Billiton’s abandoned $102 billion takeover of Rio Tinto contained too many conditions and undervalued the company, Rio’s chairman Paul Skinner said this morning at a press conference in Sydney.
Metso tightens its Beltline (0) November 26, 2008 Metso Australia’s integration of its conveyor belt fabrication and service facility in Jandakot into its Mining and Construction division is an expression of confidence in the future of Western Australia’s ...
Communications excellence (0) November 26, 2008 Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) has won the prestigious Industrial Award at the 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.
Nolans Project update (0) November 26, 2008 Arafura Resources has announced a significant resource upgrade at its Nolans rare-earths phosphate-uranium project in the Northern Territory.
Western Creek project (0) November 26, 2008 Giralia Resources has announced an increased inferred mineral resource at its Western Creek project, located 15 kilometres west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Wiggins Island update (0) November 26, 2008 Cockatoo Coal has announced that a number of important steps have been achieved to advance the development of its core projects and associated infrastructure.
Rio defends port upgrade (0) November 26, 2008 A Spokesperson for Rio Tinto has told MINING DAILY that the expansion of its Cape Lambert iron ore port facility has been completed ahead of schedule, despite the current financial ...
Innovation is automation (0) November 26, 2008 Atlas Copco has developed an automated mining machine which automates the task of cable bolting to prevent rockfalls.
BHP bows to production cuts (0) November 24, 2008 BHP Billiton has slashed output at one of its pellet operations in Brazil due to weakened market conditions, which may soon effect the company’s Australian operations, a BHP Billiton spokesperson ...
Second resource summit a success (0) November 24, 2008 The second of three major resource summits was held in the Surat Basin on Friday, with infrastructure high on the agenda.
Worldwide governments respond to financial crisis (0) November 24, 2008 BlueScope economist Nick Scavarelli provides an overview of the current global financial situation and actions being taken to cushion negative impacts.
Exporting excellence (0) November 24, 2008 Sykes Group has won the Excellence in Export Award at the 2008 New South Wales Business Chamber Awards held this week at Big Top at Sydney’s, Luna Park.
Linc Energy invests in SA (0) November 24, 2008 South Australia’s Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway recently announced that Linc Energy will increase its investment in the State’s mining sector.
Gold output creeping up (0) November 24, 2008 Australian gold production is on the way up, but according to mining consultants Surbiton Associates, the results for the latest quarter are still among the lowest of the last 20 ...
Trainee of the Year Finalist: Edmond Busch (0) November 24, 2008 Edmond Busch, currently in his second year of an apprenticeship in certificate III electro technology data communications at Zinifex Century Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining ...
Trainee of the Year Finalist: George Klembt (0) November 24, 2008 George Klembt entered the Pre-employment Training Program at Prominent Hill as a fully qualified tradesman looking to branch into mining. Today, he is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian ...
Trainee of the Year Finalist: Brett Miller (0) November 24, 2008 Brett Miller is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Miller decided to take up the challenge and start his career in mining by taking the first ...
Trainee of the Year Finalist: Sorren Owens (0) November 24, 2008 Sorren Owens grew up in Normanton and went to school as a boarder at Abergowrie College. He has come from humble beginnings to be named a finalist in the 5th ...
Iluka: ahead of the pack (0) November 24, 2008 Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has bucked the industry trend of struggling to stay afloat, instead using the current financial crisis as a means to increase production.
Satellite technology paves path for tomorrow (0) November 21, 2008 The Queensland Government has developed a satellite based technology that allows geologists to map the mines of tomorrow.
Mines minister overhauls exploration (0) November 21, 2008 Western Australia Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore said he would overhaul the unwieldy approvals process in the mining and resources sector if he was elected at the recent State ...
A learning curve for university (0) November 21, 2008 The University of Queensland has joined forces with the Queensland Resources Council in an attempt to drum up the number of quality graduates available to the minerals and energy sector, ...
Infrastructure plans on the table (0) November 21, 2008 Key industry stakeholders have attended the first of three major resource summits in the Bowen Basin.
Industry outlook positive (0) November 21, 2008 Continuing strong demand for minerals and energy commodities and projects worth $67.3 billion provides a positive outlook for the Australian mining industry, but the global economic downturn may still have ...
Explorer of the Year Finalist: Curnamona Energy (0) November 21, 2008 Curnamona Energy is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for innovatively combining old information with 3D modelling technology.
Explorer of the Year Finalist: Iluka Resources (0) November 21, 2008 Iluka Resources is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
The company has been granted a mineral lease by the South Australian Government for its Jacinth Ambrosia project.
Century mine gets the ‘blues’ (0) November 21, 2008 In an effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer, Oz Minerals’ Century Mine has painted one of its 830E Komatsu trucks blue.
Explorer of the Year Finalist: Malachite Resources (0) November 21, 2008 Malachite Resources is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for using ‘retro-innovation’ techniques that ultimately led to the discovery of a significant silver-rich ore deposit in ...
Explorer of the Year Finalist: Mutiny Gold (0) November 21, 2008 Mutiny Gold is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for employing old techniques in a new and innovative way.
Explorer of the Year Finalist: Scaddan Energy project (0) November 21, 2008 Wesfarmers Premier Coal and Blackham Resources are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their use of innovative techniques in extracting lignite at the Scaddan deposit near ...
Minerals paying its share, Hooke (0) November 21, 2008 The Australian minerals industry is paying enough taxes and increases should be avoided, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) CEO Mitch Hooke told MINING DAILY.
