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- 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.
- Fortescue forces gag order on native title meeting video (0) April 14, 2011
Fortescue Metals has reportedly threatened legal action to remove a video of its recent native title meeting in Roeburne.
- 33 000 workers needed in WA by next year (0) April 14, 2011
The skills shortage across resource and construction industries is continuing to worsen, with Western Australia alone needing to fund an extra 33 000 skilled workers by the end of 2012.
- Cape Lambert drills out Leichardt copper (0) April 14, 2011
Tony Sage’s Cape Lambert Resources has begun drilling at the Leichardt copper project underneath the Mount Watson open pit.
- Coal Mining TV Ep.2 [Video] (0) April 14, 2011
Spike TV has shown the second episode of its mining reality show – Coal.
- Contractors want Pike River to liquidate (0) April 14, 2011
Unsecured former contractors at the Pike River Coal mine in New Zealand want to liquidate the company, saying it will give them the best chances of getting repaid quickly and ...
- Curragh coal to be back in action (0) April 14, 2011
Wesfarmers have stated that the Curragh coal mine will be back to normal production soon.
- BHP named most attractive employer (0) April 14, 2011
BHP Billiton is officially the most attractive employer in the mining and natural resources industry.
- Moranbah rejects FIFO camp (5) April 14, 2011
Isaac Regional Council has knocked back BMA’s proposal for a construct a 2500 bed FIFO mining camp at its Caval Ridge coal mine, near Moranbah.
- Rio Tinto reports lower production (0) April 14, 2011
Rio Tinto has reported a drop in production in the last quarter, as a result of recent weather conditions affecting mines and ports.
- Barnett may ban “miners’ drug” (0) April 14, 2011
The West Australian Government may ban Konric, a legal synthetic cannabis, after reports of its use on mine sites.
- Online mining tenement application lodging in WA (0) April 13, 2011
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has released its new electronic lodgement system.
- Ranger mine suspension extended (0) April 13, 2011
Energy Resources Australia (ERA)’s Ranger mine operations continue to be suspended as a result of flooding across northern and eastern Australia.
- Darwin Port faces copper spill prosecution (0) April 13, 2011
The Darwin Port Corporation is facing prosecution for a copper concentrate spill last year.
- $800 million phosphate mine approved in Mt Isa (0) April 13, 2011
An $800 million mining lease in the Mount Isa area has been approved and is expected to create more than 1300 jobs and inject a further $200 million a year ...
- FMG shipment down for March quarter (0) April 13, 2011
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has reported an 11.5 per cent decrease in the amount of iron ore shipped in the March quarter compared with the same period last year.
- Ivanhoe Australia appoints Mike Spreadborough as new COO (0) April 13, 2011
Ivanhoe Australia has announced the appointment of Mike Spreadborough as its new chief operating office.
- QLD residents raise creek pollution concerns (0) April 13, 2011
Residents in a north west Queensland town have expressed concerns of contamination to waterways if a mining company is given permission to divert a creek in the areas.
- Miners high on legal drugs (0) April 13, 2011
Miners are reportedly taking synthetic marijuana, which can not be detected, while operating heavy machinery.
- Iluka Resources revenue doubles (0) April 12, 2011
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has seen its revenue jump more than in the first quarter of 2011.
- Dubbo-based airlink needs mining support (0) April 12, 2011
Campaigners for a Dubbo-based interstate air service say they have the backing of a national airline to run the flight operations.
- Kingrose shuts down Way Linggo mills; cuts forecast (0) April 12, 2011
Kingrose Mining has been forced to shut down both its ball mills at the Way Linggo gold mine.
- Stronger mining laws introduced in QLD (0) April 12, 2011
New compulsory reporting requirements have been introduced for petroleum and gas companies planning exploration and production.
- Cat struggles to meet truck demand (0) April 12, 2011 Caterpillar is struggling to keep up with the demand for underground mining vehicles.
- Puppy trapped 10m down mine shaft (0) April 12, 2011
In a story to warm your heart on this chilly Tuesday morning, a miner in the Eastern Goldfields and the beloved puppy he’d given up for dead have been reunited ...
- Underground miner hurt in rock crush (0) April 12, 2011
A contract miner has been injured at Xstrata’s Ernest Henry copper mine.
- UQ to create mine rehab bugs (0) April 11, 2011
The University of Queensland has awarded a funding to an initiative to deal with water technology issues in mining.
- Underground safety inspection at Mount Gordon mine (0) April 11, 2011
The mines inspectorate and site management team have finished the assessments of Aditya Birla’s Mount Gordon mine following an underground collapse.
- Campbell Newman re-evaluating QLD mining policies (0) April 11, 2011 The new LNP leader Campbell Newman has revealed he understands the fly- in, fly-out (FIFO) culture Moura is fighting against because he used to be one of them.
- Leighton report massive loss (0) April 11, 2011
Leighton Holdings has downgraded its previous guidance from a profit of $480 million after tax to a loss of $427 million.
- Gold miners demand better safety (0) April 11, 2011
Employees at the world’s largest gold mine have demanded better safety standards following more deaths on site.
- Public opinion sought for Byerwen mine (0) April 11, 2011
The Queensland government is seeking public feedback on the proposed $1.5 million Byerwen coal mine in the state.
- Emmerson Resources’ Australian first application of HeliTEM (0) April 11, 2011
Emmerson Resources have carried out the first Australian HeliTEM geophysical survey over the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.
- Riversdale assets fast tracked under Rio Tinto control (0) April 11, 2011
Rio Tinto has announced plans to expand its presence in the foreign coking coal sector, after gaining formal control of Riversdale Mining.
- Barminco wins Spotted Quoll underground contract; expands AUMS (0) April 11, 2011
Barminco has been awarded a $60 million underground mining services contract for Western Areas’ Spotted Quoll nickel mine.
- Win the Brown Book (0) April 8, 2011
Your chance to win the International Brown Book plant and machinery operator log book.
- Camberwell residents fight for Common (0) April 8, 2011
Residents of Camberwell in the Hunter are at loggerheads over mining in the common and say it will damage business and lifestyle in the region.
- Abbot Point Coal Terminal up for sale (0) April 8, 2011
The Queensland Government is closing bids today for the sale of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal.
- QLD songwriter labels Australian mining industry a “whore” (0) April 8, 2011
The mining industry has been called many things, but never has it been publically called a whore … until now.
- ERA under pressure to close Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu National Park (0) April 8, 2011
Mining companies continue to be at odds with traditional Aboriginal land owners, this time in the world-heritage listed section of the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.
- Rio Tinto slams QLD Government over floods (0) April 8, 2011
Rio Tinto has criticised the Queensland Government over its lack of assistance for mines affected by the massive flooding.
- Second coal mine application for Margaret River (0) April 7, 2011
Another application has been put forward to mine in Western Australia’s Margaret River region.
- Wiluna mine will not close permanently: Magellan Metals (0) April 7, 2011
The Wiluna mine in Western Australia will not be closing permanently, according to the chief executive of the mine’s owner, Magellan Metals.
- WA Aboriginal elder slams greenies against gas project (0) April 7, 2011
The Indigenous community of Western Australia is again upset over its treatment the government and, this time over opposition of a gas project on the coast.
- Scientists discover new space mineral (0) April 7, 2011
Scientists have uncovered completely new minerals in meteorites uncovered from the Antarctic.
- FIRB approves Sojitz investment into Lynas (0) April 7, 2011
The FIRB has approved investment by Sojitz and JOGMEC into rare earths miner Lynas Corporation.
- Government will not pay for Pike River lawyers (0) April 7, 2011
The New Zealand government says it will not be funding the participation of receivers in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy that killed 29 men.
- Maritime strikes won’t affect regional ports, Patrick says (0) April 7, 2011
Rolling maritime strikes won’t stop regional Queensland ports, stevedoring company Patrick says.
- Anglo American plans new coal mines (0) April 7, 2011
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll has announced a $2.7 billion growth plan which will see the development of two new underground coal mines.
- Legal issues at Pike River hearing (0) April 6, 2011
The preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry held yesterday was filled with emotion, including tears and a minute’s silence for the 29 lost men.
- Mine dust exposure tested in WA kids (0) April 6, 2011
As the impacts of mining on communities continue to be debated, a university in Western Australia is taking steps to find out what they are and how they affect people.
- WA Aboriginal community reject $10 million per year for land rights (0) April 6, 2011
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest remains locked in a battle with a Western Australian Aboriginal community over mining on traditional land.
- Mining fatigue (0) April 6, 2011
Miners often have to sit for long periods of time with very limited variety in movement or posture when they operate heavy machinery or vehicles; this lack of movement often ...
- The wild wild east (0) April 6, 2011
Miners are always searching for that latest underdeveloped province, but as the world grows smaller there are fewer and fewer places that are yet to be fully explored.
- Magellan Metals halts Wiluna lead mine operations again (0) April 6, 2011
Magellan Metals have announced that it is again halting operations at Wiluna after finding lead outside of shipped bags.
- Australia’s first 100% renewable energy-powered mine (0) April 6, 2011 In an Australian first, a Western Australian mining company is planning a mine completely powered by solar and wind power, in the next three years.
- Ausdrill to raise $149m; hires Wal King (0) April 6, 2011
Ausdrill has annouced it is aiming to raise $149.5 million in capital and that Wal King has joined Ausdrill, taking on the role of deputy chairman.
- Vale announce new CEO (0) April 5, 2011
Iron ore giant Vale have announced Murilo Ferreira will take over as its new CEO.
- NZ Mining journalists’ take on Pike River (0) April 5, 2011
A resident of New Zealand’s West Coast and former coal mining journalist has provided some interesting thoughts on the November incident that killed 29 men and the subsequent Royal Commission ...
- Blast fumes injure miners (43) April 5, 2011
More miners at BMA’s coal mines have been hospitalised following exposure to blast fumes.
- Movers and Shakers: Russell Fountain, Finders Resources (0) April 5, 2011 Russell Fountain, Chairman of Finders Resources Ltd, has travelled the world, from Papua New Guinea to Fiji and America as a geologist.
- NSW scrap Part 3A (0) April 5, 2011
Newly instated NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced the scrapping of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
- Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry begins today (0) April 5, 2011
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of 29 men inside the Pike River Coal mine will begin with a minute’s silence today.
- WA drilling program draws in explorers (0) April 5, 2011
The West Australian Government’s latest drilling program has attracted 60 applications from companies eager to explore.
- Mount Isa Expo opens (0) April 5, 2011
The Xstrata Mount Isa Expo kicks off today.
- Upper Hunter mine plan should be first: Muswellbrook Mayor (0) April 5, 2011
Residents in the Upper Hunter are divided over the promises by Liberal and National parties to have at least one regional strategic plan for coal mining completed in the next ...
- Queensland councils seeks cap on FIFO mining camps (0) April 5, 2011
The Isaac regional council is seeking to have a cap on FIFO mining camp construction.
- BHP denies explosion at WA mine (0) April 5, 2011 BHP Billiton has denied claims from unions that a dangerous explosions occurred at its Nickel West Mount Keith mine today, saying it was actually a small fire.
- New online forum launched to discuss skills shortage (0) April 4, 2011
A new online forum has been launched to discuss and deal with the issues of the skills shortage in the mining sector.
- State govt heading in right direction: NSW Minerals Council (0) April 4, 2011
New South Wale’s new government has the expertise to handle the challenges in the state’s minerals sector, according to the leading industry body.
- Mt Gibson ends Extension Hill agreement (0) April 4, 2011
Mount Gibson Iron has announced that it will terminate an agreement with Shougang Concord International.
- Pricing carbon key focus: QRC (0) April 4, 2011
Government policies are standing in the way of economic development in north-west Queensland, the state’s leading industry body says.
- David Cliff appointed director for minerals safety centre (0) April 4, 2011
Explosion expert Professor David Cliff has been appointed the director of the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre at the University of Queensland.
- Maitland needs dust monitor, says Councillor (0) April 4, 2011
A Maitland councillor says the town is being neglected in air quality control readings, sending the message that governments don’t want to know about pollution.
- Birla Mt Gordon underground collapse remediation (0) April 4, 2011
Aditya Birla has begun work to repair the underground collapse at its Mt Gordon mine.
- Mining a “bright light” for economy (0) April 4, 2011 The Tasmanian Resources Minister says the mining sector is a bright light in the economy, and welcomed new developments at the official launch of a new venture in the state.
- Rum Jungle dunny phosphate find (0) April 4, 2011
Rum Jungle has uncovered a potential phosphate mother load while digging a toilet.
- South Australian explosives factory in the works (0) April 1, 2011
A three year feasibility study will be undertaken for a $350 million explosives factory at Port Bonython, in South Australia.
- QLD mine goes pink for breast cancer awareness (0) April 1, 2011 A pink haul truck has been unveiled at a central Queensland mine in support of breast cancer.
- Coal Mining TV [Video] (0) April 1, 2011
Catch Spike TV’s first episode of Coal – a coal mining reality show.
- GR Engineering for $150 million IPO (0) April 1, 2011
GR Engineering Services is set to carry out Western Australia’s largest float this year.
- Tinkler buys Knights with 97% approval (0) April 1, 2011
Nathan Tinkler has successfully taken ownership of the Newcastle Knights, with 97 per cent of the club’s members voting in favour of the mining magnate’s offer at an extraordinary general ...
- Swick Mining wins new drilling contracts (0) April 1, 2011
Swick Mining Services have won a number of new drilling contracts.
- Gold miners accuse government of using false data for mining tax (0) April 1, 2011
The gold mining sector has slammed the Federal Government’s new mine tax, saying it ignores the difficult task companies in the industry have.
- Mt Morgan gold mine safe, Hinchliffe says (0) April 1, 2011
Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchliffe has hit back at senator Barnaby Joyce, claiming the Mount Morgan mine “is managed to the highest environmental standards.”
- Reed Resources to re-start Meekatharra gold project (0) April 1, 2011
Reed Resources expects to re-start mining at the mothballed Meekatharra gold project in Western Australia by late next year.
- Centennial moves forward with Mandalong exploration despite council rejection (0) March 31, 2011
Wyong Councillors have again rejected Centennial Coal’s application for an access agreement to Council owned land at the waste disposal site at Buttonderry.
- Centennial moves forward with Mandalong South exploration despite council rejection (0) March 31, 2011 Wyong Councillors have again rejected Centennial Coal’s application for an access agreement to Council owned land at the waste disposal site at Buttonderry.
- Pike River formally for sale (0) March 31, 2011
The Pike River Coal mine, where 29 men perished in November, will formally be put on the market next week.
- Rio Tinto’s claim delay Pilbara desal plant (0) March 31, 2011
A water rights dispute could delay the construction of the $370 million West Pilbara Desalination Plant.
- Underground trucks and Kalgoorlie, with Jeremy Clarkson [Video] (0) March 31, 2011 Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has a look at what is moving miners underground, and a brief look at the town of Kalgoorlie.
- Barnaby Joyce warns of mine pit lake threat (0) March 31, 2011
Senator Barnaby Joyce claims the Queensland Government has failed to address the issue of contaminated water in a pit lake at the Mount Morgan gold mine.
- Serious incidents at QLD mines jump (0) March 31, 2011
A report by the Queensland Government has shown an increase in serious incidents at mines and quarries in the state and found a quarter of the serious incidents involved fire.
- Brown coal dewatering trials a success (0) March 31, 2011
Mantle Mining has announced the successful dewatering transformation of a bulk brown coal sample.
- Woman sues mining company for sexual harassment (0) March 31, 2011
A Pilbara mine worker says she was told to accept sexual harassment in the workplace because it was a part of the mining industry.
- BHP Olympic Dam project moves forward (0) March 31, 2011
BHP Billiton have announced that the Olympic Dam project has moved into the feasibility study.
- NT Country Liberals change stance on mining (0) March 31, 2011
The Northern Territory Opposition has had a change of heart and reversed its opinion on uranium mining at the Angela Pamela deposit near Alice Springs.
- WA mining industry worth $90 billion (0) March 31, 2011
Western Australia’s mining and petroleum industry has skyrockted in value since 2009, reaching a record $91.6 billion in 2010.
- Barnett questions Commonwealth power on mining tax (0) March 30, 2011
WA Premier Colin Barnett has queried the Federal Government’s ability to withhold GST payments from states that increase mining royalties.
- High reading sparks procedure change for Upper Hunter air quality procedures (0) March 30, 2011
A review into the procedures for checking equipment in the Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network is underway, following a false reading that sparked a health warning.
- Mine leak affects Queensland graziers (0) March 30, 2011
A grazier in north-west Queensland claims waste leaking from a nearby mine has turned water on his property bright blue.
- Greens fight Pilbara uranium mining (0) March 30, 2011
The Greens want the federal government to reject the proposal by Canadian company Cameco to mine uranium in Western Australia on environmental grounds and say they will fight the bid.
- Thiess wins BHP Pilbara iron ore contract (0) March 30, 2011
Thiess has been awarded a $166 million contract for BHP Billiton’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
- Mine blasts breaks plates 1km away (0) March 30, 2011
A mine blast that exceeded limits at a mine in the New South Wales Hunter has broken plates in a home about a kilometre away, and mining giant Xstrata has ...
- Minara aiming to boost female miner numbers (0) March 30, 2011
Minara Resources is looking to increase the number of women on its mines to address the skills shortage.
- Rio’s bid for half of Riversdale stalls (0) March 29, 2011
The outcome of Rio Tinto’s bid for a majority stake in Riversdale Mining is expected to be announced today.
- Mining mental health forum today (0) March 29, 2011
The Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health is holding a forum in Perth today, focused on miner’s health and suicide prevention.
- Pike River survivors tell of harrowing escape (0) March 29, 2011
The two men who escaped the Pike River Coal disaster say there was a window of time when rescuers could have entered the mine and possibly retrieved the 29 men ...
- Macarthur’s Coppabella Mine goes blue for men’s cancer (0) March 29, 2011
The giant new dragline bucket at Macarthur Coal’s Coppabella Mine has been painted blue to raise awareness for men’s health and cancer.
- QRC slams QLD Gov Stradbroke mining ban (0) March 29, 2011 The QRC’s Michael Roche has called on the QLD State Government to look at its own policies “instead of ramming draconian legislation through to end sand mining on North Stradbroke ...
- Xstrata keeping kids healthy in Mount Isa (0) March 29, 2011
Xstrata has launched a program to provide regular physical activity in local parks and provide parents with healthy eating tips in Mount Isa.
- Ausenco win Isaac Plains coal plant contract (0) March 28, 2011
Ausenco has won a $25 million contract to provide services to the CHPP at the Isaac Plains Coal Mine until June 2012.
- MMG to expand Golden Grove by up to $100m (0) March 28, 2011
China’s state owned MMG is set to commit to a $100 million expansion as early as this week to a significant expansion of the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine east of ...
- Monday Morning Mining Game (0) March 28, 2011
A little mining game on a monday morning.
- Community meeting for Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion (0) March 28, 2011
The third stage of the Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion in Queensland will be discussed with the community at an information session tomorrow.
- Coal train support rail yard approved for the Hunter (0) March 28, 2011
Pacific National has announced the construction of a $110 million train support rail yard at Greta, in the Hunter Valley.
- Rio union battle to go global (0) March 28, 2011
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has taken its battle with Rio Tinto Alcan to a new level.
- QLD opposition against North Stradbroke sand mining ban (0) March 28, 2011
The Queensland opposition has slammed the decision by the Bligh government to declare a fifth of North Stradbroke Island national parkland, banning sandmining.
- Vale CEO Roger Agnelli kicked out (0) March 28, 2011
The Brazilian Government has brought down pressure on Vale to kick current CEO Roger Agnelli out of the top position.
- Galaxy Resources’ solar powered lithium mine (1) March 25, 2011
Galaxy Resources has received an award for its solar tracking panels at its Mt Cattlin lithium mine.
- More gas vents requested at Hunter mine (0) March 25, 2011 Yancoal, the owner of the Ashton coal mine in the Hunter Valley, is calling on the state government to approve the installation of more gas wells to vent methane from ...
- QR national approve Goonyella coal rail expansion (0) March 25, 2011 QR National has approved a $185 million expansion of the Goonyella coal rail network.
- More exploration needed in QLD (0) March 25, 2011
In the wake of a “horrible year” for the Queensland mining industry, the state’s peak mining body has called on the sunshine state to improve investor confidence in the mining ...
- Gillard Government threatens WA infrastructure over mining royalty rates (0) March 25, 2011
The Federal Government has stated that $2 billion in funding for infrastructure upgrades could be under threat if WA tries to increase mining royalty rates under the Mineral Resources Rent ...
- NSW left out of funding: Minerals Council (0) March 25, 2011
The NSW Minerals Council has accused the Federal Government of overlooking the state on funding from the mining tax.
- BHP to expand WA iron ore; QLD coal operations (0) March 25, 2011
BHP Billiton has approved $US 7.6 billion to continue the expansion of its Western Australian Pilbara iron ore operations.
- Twiggy Forrest says BHP designed mining tax (0) March 24, 2011
Despite changes to the mining tax recommended by Don Argus, Fortescue Metals chief executive Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest says the tax remains unfair and is “designed” by BHP.
- New guide offers advice for FIFO families (0) March 24, 2011
A new guide with advice for mining families has been released, offering tips and guidance to ease the pressure of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) on relationships and families.
- New bridge to boost New Hope Group operations (0) March 24, 2011
A new bridge to be built over a busy road is expected to improve operations for the New Hope Group’s operations west of Ipswich.
- WA explosives plant gets the go ahead (0) March 24, 2011
A new explosives manufacturing plant in the Burrup Peninsula has been given the green light.
- Sibelco to take mining ban to media (0) March 24, 2011
Mining company Sibelco has been forced to close its major mine eight years earlier than expected and says it will take the matter to the mass media.
- Sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto Yarwun refinery (0) March 24, 2011
Investigations are being carried out into a sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery.
- Alan Boeckmann retires from BHP board (0) March 24, 2011
Alan Boeckmann has announced his retirement from the board of BHP Billiton.
- Twiggy Forrest Australia’s richest businessman (0) March 23, 2011
As the mining industry continues to flourish, executives in the sector are turning record profits, with Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest today named as Australia’s richest businessman.
- Poseidon Nickel to carry out massive drilling at Windarra (0) March 23, 2011
Poseidon Nickel is set to carry out the largest diamond drilling program at Windarra since the 1980s, the miner says.
- Xstrata accused of pushing QLD farmers out (0) March 23, 2011
Xstrata coal has been accused of forcing long-term farming families out of their properties with its project at Wandoan, in Queensland’s southern inland.
- Rinehart could lose 25 per cent stake in iron ore deposit (0) March 23, 2011
Gina Rinehart has been told to share her Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit, and may have to give up a 25 per cent stake when her appeals over a 10-year ...
- Pike River families say Royal Commission of Inquiry too short (0) March 23, 2011
The families of the Pike River Coal victims say The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy will need more than 15 weeks to properly examine the incident.
- Anglo American lodge application for Drayton coal mine extension (0) March 23, 2011
Anglo American has lodged an application to expand its coal operations in the Hunter Valley.
- 30 bodies retrieved from Pakistan mine (0) March 23, 2011
Latest information from the Pakistan mine collapse says 45 miners were working in the underground coal mine at the time of explosion and collapse and all are confirmed dead.
- Safety concerns see walk out at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery (0) March 23, 2011
There has been a mass walkout at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site over safety concerns.
- Pakistan mine collapse toll at 52 (0) March 22, 2011
Latest estimates for the death toll at the Pakistan coal mine that collapsed on Sunday have reached 52.
- Oakajee denies Australian report of cost blow out (0) March 22, 2011
Murchison Metals has slammed a report about Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) today in The Australian, which it says was unsubstantiated and speculative.
- Iluka; Bemax propose mineral sand mines in NSW (0) March 22, 2011
Iluka Resources and Bemax Resources have put forward plans for new mineral sand mines in Balranald, NSW.
- Sand mining to cease on North Stradbroke Island by 2025 (0) March 22, 2011
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a timetable to completely phase out sand mining on North Stradbroke Island.
- Details of Pike River commission of inquiry released (0) March 22, 2011
Details of the royal commission of inquiry into the series of explosions at Pike River have been released, with a preliminary hearing set for 5 April in Greymouth.
- Imdex acquires Mud-Data (0) March 22, 2011
Imdex has acquired Mud-Data, a German drilling fluids and equipment company.
- Miner denies secret payments to QLD Minister Nuttall (0) March 22, 2011
Queensland Mining identity Harold Shand gave $60 000 to Cabinet minister Gordon Nuttall, who requested cash to buy several houses, a jury has been told.
- Margaret River coal project denied by the EPA (0) March 22, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has knocked backed the Vasse Coal project in Western Australia’s Margaret River region following a board meeting yesterday.
- Anglo American suspends coal mine operations (0) March 22, 2011
Anglo American has halted operations at its Dawson and Callide coal mines following two serious incidents.
- Pakistan mine blast kills 21 (0) March 21, 2011
The death toll of a coal mine that collapsed after a methane explosion has risen to 21, with 15 more bodies recovered by rescue workers today.
- Exciting time for gas industry, Ferguson says (0) March 21, 2011
Following the release of an ABARES report on Australian Energy, Resources and Energy minister Martin Ferguson stated that it was an exciting time for coal seam gas.
- Anti-mining activists protest in Sydney (0) March 21, 2011
Heavy rain didn’t stop over 1000 anti-coal mining and coal seam gas activists from around New South Wales have holding a protest in Sydney yesterday.
- Rising boom yet fewer mining jobs (0) March 21, 2011
Despite a growth in mining, a report says South Australia’s resources sector employs 5000 fewer people than it did in 2007.
- Wind powered mine Australian first (0) March 21, 2011
In a move that is sure to please environmental activists, Tectonic Resources has announced the Phillips River Project could be the first wind powered mining operation in Australia.
- QLD to develop new blasting guidelines (0) March 21, 2011
After two dangerous blasting incidents at BMA coal mines, Queensland is new developing new shot firing guidelines, Stirling Hinchliffe says.
- Centennial wants to extend Myuna mine (0) March 21, 2011
Centennial Coal has lodged plans to extend the life of its Myuna mine at Wangi Wangi until 2031.
- EPA to rule today on Margaret River coal mine (0) March 21, 2011
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency will rule today on the level of assessment for a proposed coal mine in the State’s Margaret River region.
- Cobbora mine deal could cost taxpayers $6 billion (0) March 18, 2011
The development of the Cobbora mine in New South Wales’s central west is expected to cost billions of dollars more in taxpayer dollars than originally thought.
- Decision on Tarkine mine announced today (0) March 18, 2011
The decision on the contentious Tarkine mine in Tasmania’s north west is expected to be announced today.
- Grosvenor Coal project moving forward (0) March 18, 2011 Anglo American’s Grosvenor underground coal project, near Moranbah is one step closer, with the company releasing the Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
- Government moves towards more Indigenous employment in resource sector (0) March 18, 2011
The Gillard government and the Aboriginal Mining and Building Association (AMBA) may be joining forces, along with the Downer Group Coal Mine to employ 30 Indigenous workers.
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