Top five stories of the week (0) April 20, 2012 Australian Mining looks at the top five stories that had you reading this week.
FMG and Barnett take mining tax to the High Court (0) April 20, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed it will challenge the mining tax in the High Court and WA Premier Colin Barnett has thrown his support behind the move.
BMA ballots go to workers (0) April 20, 2012 A postal ballot for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance miners’ new enterprise agreement will go out today.
Anglo blamed for “river of disease” in South Africa mines (0) April 19, 2012 More than 1,200 former South African miners are suing Anglo American for failing to provide protection from dangerous dust levels in underground gold mines from the 1960s to 1990s.
Mining families “still happy” despite hard work (0) April 19, 2012 Despite working difficult rosters and long hours Queensland mining families are more stable than average families in the state, according to one fly-in fly-out researcher.
Forrest accused of recycling mining tax claims (0) April 19, 2012 The Federal Government and some political pundits have dismissed Andrew Forrest’s claims Kevin Rudd was on the verge of changing the mining tax before losing power.
NRW win Pilbara contracts (22) April 19, 2012 NRW have been awarded a number of civil mining contracts in the Pilbara.
Camberwell coal mine plan renewed (0) April 19, 2012 A previously rejected open cut coal mine has been revived after a court approved an appeal from the miner.
NT wants FIFO inquiry too (0) April 19, 2012 The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce says the Federal Government’s fly-in fly-out inquiry should visit the NT.
EDMS changes name (0) April 19, 2012 EDMS has changed the name of the company.
BHP denies recruiting campaign for ‘closed’ mine (0) April 19, 2012 BHP Billiton has denied that it is hiring new contractors at its Norwich Park coal mine despite announcing its closure earlier this month.
Rudd wanted to fix mining tax before spill: Forrest (0) April 18, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group founder and chairman Andrew Forrest says Kevin Rudd was on the verge of changing the mining tax before he was rolled by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
BHP sees drop in metals year on year (0) April 18, 2012 BHP has seen a drop in production for all of its metals apart from alumina and iron ore.
Greedy landlords make “extraordinary” FIFO cost: FMG (0) April 18, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group says fly-in fly-out workers are $100,000 cheaper to employ and greedy landlords share the blame for skyrocketing property prices in mining regions.
Analysts tip Lynas following protestor failures (0) April 18, 2012 Analysts say confidence is building in Lynas Corporation following the Malaysian High Court’s dismissal of an appeal against the company’s rare earth processing plant.
Fair Work appeal may change drug testing on site (0) April 18, 2012 An appeal against a controversial Fair Work Australia ruling may determine the future restrictions on drug and alcohol testing on mine sites, AMMA says.
Forrest hits out at ‘racist’ Swan over mining tax (0) April 18, 2012 Fortescue Metals’ Andrew Forrest has slammed Wayne Swan, accusing him of “almost an act of racism” by turning Australians against one another in the latest mining tax salvo.
Dozer swallowed by coal stockpile (0) April 18, 2012 A bulldozer was yesterday ‘eaten’ by a coal stockpile at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal in Gladstone.
Fleetwood wins Gladstone camp contract (10) April 18, 2012 Fleetwood has won a contract from Gladstone Council to build a 1000 person accommodation village in the region.
Unions abuse safety concerns: Barnett (0) April 17, 2012 West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has launched another attack against the Gillard Government’s mining policy, claiming harmonised safety laws will be used as a weapon by unions against companies.
Sex infections and mental health problems trouble FIFO workers (0) April 17, 2012 Sexually transmitted infections, relationship breakdowns, and parenting difficulties are the most common issues for doctors treating fly-in fly-out workers, according to the Australian Medical Association of WA.
BHP preparing for Port Hedland outer harbour (0) April 17, 2012 BHP Billiton hopes to begin pre-construction piling at Port Hedland this Friday, the first step in its $10 billion outer harbour project.
Glencore facing child labour, acid dumping allegations (0) April 16, 2012 Mining giant Glencore, poised to form a merger with Xstrata to form the world’s largest resources company, has been accused of dumping raw acid and profiting off child labour.
Coal mines under investigation (9) April 16, 2012 Four coal mines are under investigation over possible environmental breaches after accusations they discharged contaminated water into the Fitzroy catchment.
Hard work forcing miners out of the industry (0) April 16, 2012 Despite record pay the brutal hours, drug use, and family pressure of fly-in fly-out work is forcing employees out of the mining industry at an alarming rate.
New apprentices for Coal & Allied (0) April 16, 2012 Coal & Allied has taken on its largest apprentice intake to date, employing 16 new workers in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Most Aussies support mining (0) April 16, 2012 Almost all Australians think the mining boom has been good for Australia but less than half say they’ve personally benefitted from the industry.
Senator calls for mining tax hike (0) April 16, 2012 Labor backbencher Doug Cameron has called on the government to ignore the mining anti-tax campaign and increase the Mineral Resources Rent Tax.
Kagara stops mining (0) April 13, 2012 Kagara says it’s suspended mining at its Baal Gammon site in Queensland while it continues work on restructuring and refinancing its business.
Lynas slams “baseless scare campaign” on rare earths (0) April 13, 2012 Lynas Corporation has stepped up its rhetoric against protestors, accusing them of leading a “baseless scare campaign” that is “sabotaging” the regulatory process.
Miners restart anti tax ad campaign (0) April 13, 2012 Mining industry groups have launched a new campaign ahead of the mining tax to stop its expansion.
Pressure mounts for coal seam gas bans (0) April 13, 2012 The Victorian Opposition is set to introduce a motion to parliament next week calling for a moratorium on unconventional gas exploration.
Miner fined for zinc spill (0) April 13, 2012 MMG has been fined more than $40 000 for its zinc spill in 2009.
Palmer pays zero tax (0) April 12, 2012 Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer, a stringent critic of the Government’s mining tax, did not pay tax on his private company last year.
Industry speaks: essential credentials for mining jobs (0) April 12, 2012 If ‘how do I break into mining?’ is the most frequent question we hear, the second most common query we get is about tickets, licenses and certificates.
Emerald expands airport to cope with FIFO (0) April 12, 2012 The Bowen Basin town of Emerald is considering plans for a separate fly-in fly-out airport terminal to cope with a massive increase in transient mining workers.
WesTrac to acquire Australian Bucyrus businesses for $400m (0) April 12, 2012 WesTrac has announced it has reached an agreement with Caterpillar to acquire the distribution and support businesses formerly operated by Bucyrus in Western Australia, NSW, and Canberra.
Green groups are worse than terrorists: Government (0) April 12, 2012 The nation’s leading counter-terrorism organisation is monitoring some environmentalists following Government warnings that protestors pose greater risks than terrorists.
Mining leading jobs growth (0) April 11, 2012 Mining and resources investment is boosting job numbers, with mining states outstripping other regions of Australia in employer confidence.
Toyota Hilux may leave Rio and BHP mines (0) April 11, 2012 All but the safest vehicles may be banned from mine sites following strict new assessments by Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
CFMEU heads to Fair Work to halt BMA ballot (0) April 11, 2012 The CFMEU has applied to Fair Work Australia to halt a postal ballot for BMA workers regarding a new workplace agreement.
Activists vandalise coal magnate’s home (0) April 11, 2012 Illawarra coal magnate Arun Jagatramka, who leads Gujarat NRE Coking Coal, has had his house vandalised by environmental activists.
Magnates can take credit for economy: Palmer (0) April 11, 2012 Clive Palmer says he and his fellow mining magnates Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart can take most of the credit for international investment in Australia.
Coal mining resumes after hazardous gas leaks (0) April 11, 2012 Night time mining has resumed at the Collinsville coal mine after it suspended operations following hazardous gas leaks.
Norfolk Group wins $17.5 million Rio Tinto work (0) April 10, 2012 Norfolk Group has won a five year $17.5 million contract with Rio Tinto for electrical and engineering installation services.
Tunnel specialists work on mine collapse (0) April 10, 2012 Tunnelling specialists have been brought in to help rescue nine workers who have been trapped inside a Peru mine since Thursday.
Diggers and Dealers in doubt (0) April 10, 2012 The future of the annual Diggers and Dealers mining conference is uncertain, with Kalgoorlie’s conference centre struggling to keep its doors open.
Miners to lose jobs in the Hunter Valley (0) April 10, 2012 More than 100 miners will lose their jobs after BHP Billiton cancels it contract with Bowditch over safety concerns.
Qantas opens Sydney-Newman mining route (0) April 10, 2012 The importance of Newman to the Pilbara mining industry is growing, with Qantas announcing a new direct Sydney-Newman flight to meet growing demand.
Give Lynas a “fair go”: High Commissioner (0) April 10, 2012 The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Miles Kupa has called on Malaysians to give Lynas Corporation a “fair go” with its rare earths business.
Fire engulfs mine bus (0) April 10, 2012 Miners have escaped injury after a bus taking them to camp caught fire last night at Coppabella.
Is the Skills Shortage a Hoax? (0) April 5, 2012 How come if Australia is experiencing a skills crisis, the only jobs being advertised are for engineers? If you’re working in the trades or working as a labourer, it would ...
Arrow Energy pipeline faces public scrutiny (0) April 5, 2012 The environmental impact statement for Arrow Energy’s proposed 580-kilomtre pipeline from Moranbah to Gladstone has been released.
May as well leave minerals in the ground, Barnett says (0) April 5, 2012 Western Australia may as well leave the minerals in the ground as along as the eastern states ‘steal’ its GST revenues, premier Colin Barnett says.
Rio and BHP should team up: analysts (0) April 5, 2012 Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could have more success selling their diamond assets if they team up, according to analysts from Nomura.
Young workers target Pilbara mining jobs (0) April 5, 2012 A partnership between Woodside and the Pilbara Training Institute to fund new teaching equipment will help boost the amount of young people scoring mining jobs.
AIMEX to be held next year (0) April 5, 2012 Reed Mining Events have announced that Australia’s largest mining exhibition – AIMEX – will be held next year.
Orica to expand Kooragang Island operations (0) April 5, 2012 Orica has submitted additional information to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure for the expansion of its manufacturing operations on Kooragang Island.
Sustainability group blasts mining jobs expo (0) April 4, 2012 The Saving our Sustainability group says a recent careers expo in South Australia was used to brainwash children with a pro-mining message.
QR may step into BMA coal strikes (0) April 4, 2012 QR national could reportedly help end the long running series of industrial disputes across BMA coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Monadelphous keeps on winning (0) April 4, 2012 Monadelphous has won new construction and maintenance contracts in Western Australia and Queensland worth $220 million, bringing its total work won this year to $1.8 billion.
Twiggy and Palmer buy up juniors (0) April 4, 2012 Mining magnates Clive Palmer and Andrew Forrest have made small investments in two junior resources companies.
Brown coal protests end (0) April 4, 2012 Activists protesting Victoria’s new commitment to brown coal have ended their demonstrations.
ASX pushes ahead with mining changes (11) April 4, 2012 The ASX says it will push ahead with controversial new changes to disclosure rules for mining companies after receiving positive feedback from the industry.
GR Engineering wins Sandfire contract (22) April 4, 2012 GR Engineering has won an EPCM contract at Sandfire Resources’ DeGrussa copper gold project.
OneSteel changes name for mining move (0) April 4, 2012 OneSteel will change its name to Arrium as part of its move away from steel and into the mining sector.
US workers to score desperately needed mining jobs (0) April 3, 2012 Engineers, surveyors, and tradespeople from the US will soon form part of a lucky group scoring well-paid mining jobs in Australia’s resources industry.
BMA blames workers for force majeure (0) April 3, 2012 BMA has blamed bad weather and industrial action for not meeting contract requirements on its Queensland coal mines.
Miners face explosions, acid sprays, gassings (0) April 3, 2012 Acid sprays, gassings, venomous snakes, and lightning strikes are just some of the risks faced by Queensland miners atop the threat of mine collapse and violent explosions.
Coal mining still a threat to Margaret River, MP says (0) April 3, 2012 The member for Western Australia’s Margaret River region has accused premier Colin Barnett of breaking his promise to protect the area from coal mining.
Rio Tinto to help study rock art (0) April 3, 2012 Thousands of pieces of Aboriginal rock art in the Pilbara are set to be researched and catalogued under an alliance between Rio Tinto and the University of Western Australia.
“We want Australian mining standards,” NZ miners say (0) April 3, 2012 Solid Energy used the Pike River inquiry to call for mines inspections to be run by the Queensland Mines Inspectorate rather than New Zealand’s own Labour Department.
Coal mine fined for overflow (0) April 3, 2012 Moolarben Coal has been fined more $100 000 for an uncontrolled contaminated water release back in 2009.
BASF strengthens mining and oil divisions (0) April 3, 2012 BASF has changed its organisational set up to increase its Global Oilfield and Mining Solutions division’s focus.
U.S. aims to cut mining fatalities to zero (0) April 3, 2012 An ambitious safety initiative has been announced in the U.S. which aims to completely cut all mine site fatalities.
Arguments against Forrest “embarrassing”: High Court (0) April 2, 2012 The High Court has labeled some ASIC arguments against Andrew Forrest as “embarrassing” in the lead up to a judgment on whether the he mislead investors in 2004.
Coal protestors block Newcastle Harbour (62) April 2, 2012 Hundreds of Rising Tide protestors took to Newcastle Harbour for its seventh annual anti-coal port blockade.
Australian miners stranded in Mali (6) April 2, 2012 Five Australian miners have been stranded in Mali, caught inside the country’s worsening civil war.
GetUp targets Palmer and Rinehart (0) April 2, 2012 Lobby group GetUp has targeted mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer in a campaign against the mining industry and “billionaire welfare”.
BMA coal strikes ongoing (0) April 2, 2012 Miners are carrying out further industrial action at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Pike River hearings to soon end (0) April 2, 2012 The Pike River Royal Commission will finally come to an end this week after more than a year of investigation.
BHP head of iron ore resigns (0) March 30, 2012 BHP Billiton’s head of iron ore Ian Ashby has announced his resignation after spending more than 25 years with the company.
Go home FIFO workers: Port Hedland locals (0) March 30, 2012 Angry Port Hedland locals have turned out in force for the Port Hedland hearing of the Government’s inquiry into fly-in fly-out work.
Gloucester gas project delayed (0) March 30, 2012 AGL has asked for change in its Gloucester CSG project, causing a delay in approval in Government approvals.
QR National flags possible move to the Pilbara (0) March 30, 2012 QR National has filed a notice with the WA Department of mines for a possible new rail line from mines in the Pilbara to Port Hedland.
Friday mining game (0) March 30, 2012 For a great way to end the week, we’ve brought you a mining game.
Lady Annie mine fined for spill (0) March 30, 2012 The former owners of the Lady Annie mine have been fined for an uncontrolled contaminated water release in 2009.
Rio mulls aluminium offer (0) March 30, 2012 Rio Tinto is considering an approach from H.I.G. for its aluminium assets.
Ex-Woodside executive suing company for defamation (0) March 29, 2012 A former top executive of Woodside, who last year won a $170,000 sex discrimination payout, is suing the company for another $50,000 over alleged defamation last year.
“Very unusual” crusher fault slows mine production (0) March 29, 2012 A “very unusual” crusher fault at Hillgrove Resources’ Kanmantoo copper mine is set to slow the project’s March production by around 20 per cent.
Workers for rival miners brawl at pubs (0) March 29, 2012 A Port Hedland pub has banned patrons from wearing work uniforms due to rising tensions between the workers of rival Pilbara mining companies.
How did you get a start in mining? Tell us your story (0) March 29, 2012 We are putting the question out to the Australian Mining community, how did you get a break in the industry. One of our Facebook fans set the ball rolling with ...
Drunk FIFO workers ruining towns (0) March 29, 2012 Fly-in fly-out mining workers are ruining Pilbara communities with increased fights, rubbish, and public urination, a Government inquiry has heard.
Sulphuric acid plant back online (0) March 29, 2012 Incitec Pivot’s sulphuric acid plant has restarted, which will lead to a cut in emissions from Xstrata’s copper smelter in Mount Isa.
Sandvik opens new Hunter manufacturing facility (0) March 29, 2012 Sandvik Mining yesterday opened its $50 million Hunter Valley Site facility for the manufacture, assembly and support of surface and underground coal equipment.
AngloGold Ashanti to spend $800 million in WA (0) March 28, 2012 AngloGold Ashanti says it will be spending over $US800 million on Australian projects in the next two to three years.
Peak body warns on dire shortage of engineers (0) March 28, 2012 Australia needs almost twice the engineers it currently has trained if it wants to keep construction projects across the nation going ahead, according to Engineers Australia.
BHP boss Kloppers ranked a top CEO (0) March 28, 2012 BHP Billiton CEO Marius Kloppers is one of the world’s best executives, according to US business publication Barron’s.
Strikes again cripple BMA coal mines (0) March 28, 2012 Negotiations have again broken down between BHP Billiton and mining unions as rolling strikes break out across the Bowen Basin coal mines.
Xstrata Wandoan coal mine gets the greenlight (0) March 28, 2012 Queensland’s Land Court has recommended Xstrata’s Wandoan coal mine for government approvals, stating objections to its contribution to climate change were “irrelevant”.
Rio looking to offload diamonds (0) March 27, 2012 Rio Tinto has followed BHP Billiton’s lead in considering selling off its diamond assets.
Coal seam gas companies to pay landowners more (0) March 27, 2012 Under the newly elected Campbell Newman Government Queensland coal seam gas producers may have to pay more compensation to farmers and landholders.
Aquila to drop Federal Court case against Vale (0) March 27, 2012 Aquila Resources says it’s resolved a legal argument between it and Vale over their joint owned Isaac Plains Coal Mine in Queensland.
Swick awarded drilling contracts (3) March 27, 2012 Swick Mining Services have been awarded six new drilling contracts across its underground and surface mining divisions.
Fifty carat emerald uncovered (4) March 27, 2012 An amateur mining couple has uncovered a 50.5 carat emerald during weekend prospecting.
Activist Hutton to sue Clive Palmer (0) March 27, 2012 Drew Hutton, president of the vocal anti-coal seam gas group Lock the Gate, says he’s going to sue Clive Palmer after the mining magnate accused him of treason.
Industrea wins coal contract (0) March 27, 2012 Industrea has won a contract to supply a Chinese coal mine with four roof support carries.
No mining in Dharawal (0) March 26, 2012 The Dharawal conservation area in Sydney’s south west has been upgraded to a national park and protected from mining.
Federal FIFO inquiry to visit WA (0) March 26, 2012 The Federal Government’s inquiry into the impact of fly-in fly-out work on communities, families, and employees will be visiting Western Australia this week.
Fortescue cleared in cyclone wrongful death case (3) March 26, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group has been cleared of the wrongful death of two workers killed when Cyclone George destroyed its mining camp in the Pilbara.
Metal contamination in north Queensland (0) March 26, 2012 The Queensland Environment Department is investigating the Baal Gammon copper mine in north Queensland following the contamination of a local waterway.
ALP annihilated in Queensland elections (0) March 26, 2012 The Australian Labor Party has been annihilated by the Liberal National Party in the Queensland election but much of the campaign’s anti-mining rhetoric has failed to win traction with voters.
BHP loses aluminium chief (12) March 26, 2012 BHP Billiton has announced a change at its leadership level.
Survivors preview Beaconsfield movie (0) March 23, 2012 The survivors of the Beaconsfield mine tragedy have relived the ordeal in a preview for Channel 9’s Beaconsfield telemovie.
CFMEU hails Fairwork decision against BHP (0) March 23, 2012 A FairWork Australia decision against BHP Billiton and its Endeavour coal mine has been hailed by the CFMEU.
Victoria MP backs anti-mining (0) March 23, 2012 Liberal Party Member for Bass Ken Smith is backing a push from the local council to stop all coal and gas exploration in the region.
Victorian brown coal plans hits hurdles (0) March 23, 2012 The Victorian Government’s plans to develop its brown coal reserves in the Latrobe Valley have already hit a roadblock.
Indonesian official slams mining company “bullsh*t” (0) March 23, 2012 The man behind Indonesia’s new mining law dictating foreign companies must hand control of their mines to the Government says companies are talking “bullsh*t” in protesting against it.
Collier attacked over his Irish work visa claims (0) March 23, 2012 Federal immigration minister Chris Bowen has come out swinging against WA training minister Peter Collier claims of Federal obstruction for work visas.
Surprise turn for FMG’s Pilbara plans (0) March 22, 2012 Fortescue Metals Group has made a surprise turn in its plans for Pilbara exports, indicating it could favour an outer harbour development at Port Hedland instead of plans for Anketell ...
Government to hit miners with third tax: Opposition (0) March 22, 2012 Opposition resources spokesperson Ian Macfarlane says the Gillard Government is planning on cutting the diesel fuel rebate for mining companies in the May budget.
Foreign miner work visa barrier blasted (0) March 22, 2012 West Australian training minister Peter Collier has blamed the Federal Governments visa processing program for the failure of a program to bring 150 000 skilled Irish workers temporarily to WA.
Australia’s mining industry rated best in the world (0) March 22, 2012 Leading US mining consultancy Behre Dolbear has rated Australia the best place in the world for mining investment for the third year running.
Mount Isa quarry revived (0) March 22, 2012 The former CEC quarry near Mount Isa will begin production within days.
Coal mine fears increase on Central Coast (0) March 22, 2012 A recent meeting between Wallarah 2 and its backer Korean Resources with the Wyong Shire Council has left the local mayor reportedly ‘uneasy’.
Hunter coal mine fined for excessive dust (0) March 22, 2012 The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has fined Vale’s Integra coal mine for excessive dust on site.
More fracking for WA shale gas (0) March 21, 2012 Oil and gas explorer AWE will employ the controversial fracking technique on three of its wells in Western Australia in July.
Katter strengthens anti-China mining policy (0) March 21, 2012 Katter’s Australian Party has tightened its mining policy further and confirmed it will not allow Chinese-owned companies to operate in Queensland.
Greenpeace and Greens part of CIA plot: Palmer (0) March 21, 2012 The Greens and Greenpeace are tools of the CIA, acting in a United States-led plot to undermine Australia’s coal exports to Asia, according to Clive Palmer.
Explosives factory death fines reduced (0) March 21, 2012 The South Australian Industrial Court has slashed the fines against those charged over an explosives factory blast which killed three workers
Details scarce on FMG’s mining tax challenge (0) March 21, 2012 Confusion surrounds Fortescue Metals Group and its High Court challenge against the mining tax, with the company giving mixed messages about its intentions.
Victoria to boost brown coal mining (6) March 21, 2012 Victoria’s Baillieu Government has begun a strategy to develop the state’s massive brown coal reserves.
Charles Darwin Uni to provide more resources courses (0) March 21, 2012 Charles Darwin University has signed an agreement with the Challenger Institute of Technology which will provide increased support for the Northern Territory’s resources industry.
Mixed reactions to mining tax victory (0) March 20, 2012 The Government’s victory at passing the mining tax through the senate has re-sparked heated debate, both inside and outside Parliament House, over the legislation’s legitimacy.
Minerals Council slams Gov over funding threats (0) March 20, 2012 The NSW Minerals Council has attacked the government over its threats to withhold infrastructure funding for the state’s mining regions.
Government celebrates mining tax success (0) March 20, 2012 The Gillard Government is today celebrating the passage of the mining tax through the Senate, the final hurdle for the controversial new policy.
Rio publishes tax report as MRRT passes Senate (0) March 20, 2012 Rio Tinto has published its “Taxes paid report” which outlines the US$10.2 billion it has paid in tax globally this financial year as the mining tax passes the Senate.
Government to pass mining tax tonight (0) March 19, 2012 The Government is set to pass the mining tax through the senate tonight despite opposition from both sides of politics.
Coal miner storage dam leaks (0) March 19, 2012 Whitehaven Coal has notified the EPA following a leak from its storage dam.
Rinehart’s new mine needs 10,000 workers (0) March 19, 2012 Gina Rinehart’s $7 billion iron ore mine in the Pilbara will need 10,000 workers, some of which will almost certainly be sourced overseas, according to Roy Hill officials.
Overweight miners stood down (3) March 19, 2012 A number of overweight miners have been stood down from a Bowen Basin mine and told their weight must be less than 120kg before they can return to work.
Flinders Mines makes native title deal (0) March 19, 2012 Junior iron ore developer Flinders Mines has secured a native title deal with traditional owners in the Pilbara that will allow the company to obtain a mining lease.
Miners fuelling rise in botox (0) March 16, 2012 The weathered faces of cashed up male miners are part of the fastest growing market for Botox in Australia, according to Brisbane’s Cosmetic Image Clinics owner Ingrid Tall.
Palmer defends carbon tax challenge (0) March 16, 2012 Clive Palmer has defended his move to mount a High Court challenge against the Government’s carbon tax following criticism from the Government and some legal experts.
BMA, union meeting ahead of strikes (0) March 16, 2012 Unions and officials from BMA met yesterday in the latest development in the long running enterprise bargaining dispute.
Geraldton to get air quality monitors (0) March 16, 2012 MMG has increased its focus on minimising environmental impacts by installing air quality monitors around Geraldton.
Mining magnates should donate more: Gonski (0) March 16, 2012 Prominent businessman and philanthropist David Gonski has called on mining magnates to dig deeper and donate more to charity.
New mining safety guide (0) March 16, 2012 The 2012 edition of the Mining Industry Guide to Workplace Safety has now been released, with this year’s resource focusing on workplace health and safety regulations.
AusGroup wins Karara iron ore contract (0) March 16, 2012 AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries has formalised its construction contract with Gindalbie Metals for its Karara iron ore project.
Government’s value on mining “clearly too low” (0) March 15, 2012 Mining and mining related businesses account for 20 per cent of Australia’s economy and contribute much more than most people think, according to a Minerals Council of Australia report.
Obama, Japan, EU launch China rare earths complaint (0) March 15, 2012 Barack Obama has teamed up with Japan and some European countries and asked the World Trade Organisation to investigate China’s stranglehold on rare earths.
Katter fights CSG laws he introduced (0) March 15, 2012 Australian Party head Bob Katter is rallying against CSG exploration laws he introduced while Queensland mining minister in the late 1980s.
Palmer to launch High Court challenge over carbon tax (0) March 15, 2012 Mining magnate Clive Palmer says he’ll be mounting a High Court challenge against the Government’s carbon tax on the grounds the legislation is unconstitutional.
QME kicks off construction early (0) March 15, 2012 An overwhelming number of registered exhibitors are forcing QME to being work six weeks before its usual July start date.
China steel mills halve production forecasts (0) March 14, 2012 The Chinese steel mills driving Australia’s mining boom have cut their production rates in half for the next year, as China’s growth slows from previous highs.
Worker killed instantly in explosion (0) March 14, 2012 A small group of people have mourned the death of a young worker in an explosion at not-for-profit mining service company Tri Q Moranbah.
FLSmidth wins battle for mining manufacturer (0) March 14, 2012 Danish firm FLSmidth has won a bidding war with Scottish rival The Weir Group for Australian minerals processing manufacturer Ludowici.
Australian Mining looks at the top five stories that had you reading this week.
Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed it will challenge the mining tax in the High Court and WA Premier Colin Barnett has thrown his support behind the move.
A postal ballot for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance miners’ new enterprise agreement will go out today.
If you’re a mining professional working in Australia, you won’t be surprised to hear your skills are in high demand.
More than 1,200 former South African miners are suing Anglo American for failing to provide protection from dangerous dust levels in underground gold mines from the 1960s to 1990s.
Despite working difficult rosters and long hours Queensland mining families are more stable than average families in the state, according to one fly-in fly-out researcher.
The Federal Government and some political pundits have dismissed Andrew Forrest’s claims Kevin Rudd was on the verge of changing the mining tax before losing power.
NRW have been awarded a number of civil mining contracts in the Pilbara.
A previously rejected open cut coal mine has been revived after a court approved an appeal from the miner.
The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce says the Federal Government’s fly-in fly-out inquiry should visit the NT.
Transmin’s Rocklogic robotic mining system has won the WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards.
Fair Work Australia is under pressure to change its name.
BHP Billiton has denied that it is hiring new contractors at its Norwich Park coal mine despite announcing its closure earlier this month.
Fortescue Metals Group founder and chairman Andrew Forrest says Kevin Rudd was on the verge of changing the mining tax before he was rolled by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Fortescue Metals Group says fly-in fly-out workers are $100,000 cheaper to employ and greedy landlords share the blame for skyrocketing property prices in mining regions.
Analysts say confidence is building in Lynas Corporation following the Malaysian High Court’s dismissal of an appeal against the company’s rare earth processing plant.
Rio Tinto’s $300 million plan to expand the Pilbara town of Wickham has been approved.
An appeal against a controversial Fair Work Australia ruling may determine the future restrictions on drug and alcohol testing on mine sites, AMMA says.
Fortescue Metals’ Andrew Forrest has slammed Wayne Swan, accusing him of “almost an act of racism” by turning Australians against one another in the latest mining tax salvo.
A bulldozer was yesterday ‘eaten’ by a coal stockpile at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal in Gladstone.
Fleetwood has won a contract from Gladstone Council to build a 1000 person accommodation village in the region.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has launched another attack against the Gillard Government’s mining policy, claiming harmonised safety laws will be used as a weapon by unions against companies.
Sexually transmitted infections, relationship breakdowns, and parenting difficulties are the most common issues for doctors treating fly-in fly-out workers, according to the Australian Medical Association of WA.
An Australian has been arrested in Zimbabwe for ‘illegally owning a company’.
BHP Billiton hopes to begin pre-construction piling at Port Hedland this Friday, the first step in its $10 billion outer harbour project.
Mining giant Glencore, poised to form a merger with Xstrata to form the world’s largest resources company, has been accused of dumping raw acid and profiting off child labour.
Four coal mines are under investigation over possible environmental breaches after accusations they discharged contaminated water into the Fitzroy catchment.
Coal & Allied has taken on its largest apprentice intake to date, employing 16 new workers in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Almost all Australians think the mining boom has been good for Australia but less than half say they’ve personally benefitted from the industry.
Labor backbencher Doug Cameron has called on the government to ignore the mining anti-tax campaign and increase the Mineral Resources Rent Tax.
Xstrata Coal has turned its former Baal Bone underground mine into a hands-on training facility.
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says he “never, ever” said WA was boom state.
Kagara says it’s suspended mining at its Baal Gammon site in Queensland while it continues work on restructuring and refinancing its business.
Lynas Corporation has stepped up its rhetoric against protestors, accusing them of leading a “baseless scare campaign” that is “sabotaging” the regulatory process.
The Victorian Opposition is set to introduce a motion to parliament next week calling for a moratorium on unconventional gas exploration.
MMG has been fined more than $40 000 for its zinc spill in 2009.
We look at the top five stories you read this week.
Some Norwich park coal miners have come out saying they only knew of the mine’s closure when it was announced on Wednesday.
If ‘how do I break into mining?’ is the most frequent question we hear, the second most common query we get is about tickets, licenses and certificates.
The Bowen Basin town of Emerald is considering plans for a separate fly-in fly-out airport terminal to cope with a massive increase in transient mining workers.
WesTrac has announced it has reached an agreement with Caterpillar to acquire the distribution and support businesses formerly operated by Bucyrus in Western Australia, NSW, and Canberra.
The nation’s leading counter-terrorism organisation is monitoring some environmentalists following Government warnings that protestors pose greater risks than terrorists.
Powerlines between Perth and Pilbara will go underground in a move to cut delays and red tape in moving massive mining machinery.
BMA have today announced it will cease production at the Norwich Park coal mine.
Mining and resources investment is boosting job numbers, with mining states outstripping other regions of Australia in employer confidence.
All but the safest vehicles may be banned from mine sites following strict new assessments by Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
The CFMEU has applied to Fair Work Australia to halt a postal ballot for BMA workers regarding a new workplace agreement.
Illawarra coal magnate Arun Jagatramka, who leads Gujarat NRE Coking Coal, has had his house vandalised by environmental activists.
Clive Palmer says he and his fellow mining magnates Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart can take most of the credit for international investment in Australia.
Night time mining has resumed at the Collinsville coal mine after it suspended operations following hazardous gas leaks.
Komatsu have announced the opening of its new Wacol assembly, service, and remanufacturing facility.
Norfolk Group has won a five year $17.5 million contract with Rio Tinto for electrical and engineering installation services.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has won a power supply contract for Rio Tinto’s Coastal Water Project.
Tunnelling specialists have been brought in to help rescue nine workers who have been trapped inside a Peru mine since Thursday.
The future of the annual Diggers and Dealers mining conference is uncertain, with Kalgoorlie’s conference centre struggling to keep its doors open.
The importance of Newman to the Pilbara mining industry is growing, with Qantas announcing a new direct Sydney-Newman flight to meet growing demand.
The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Miles Kupa has called on Malaysians to give Lynas Corporation a “fair go” with its rare earths business.
Miners have escaped injury after a bus taking them to camp caught fire last night at Coppabella.
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The environmental impact statement for Arrow Energy’s proposed 580-kilomtre pipeline from Moranbah to Gladstone has been released.
Western Australia may as well leave the minerals in the ground as along as the eastern states ‘steal’ its GST revenues, premier Colin Barnett says.
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could have more success selling their diamond assets if they team up, according to analysts from Nomura.
A partnership between Woodside and the Pilbara Training Institute to fund new teaching equipment will help boost the amount of young people scoring mining jobs.
Reed Mining Events have announced that Australia’s largest mining exhibition – AIMEX – will be held next year.
Orica has submitted additional information to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure for the expansion of its manufacturing operations on Kooragang Island.
The Saving our Sustainability group says a recent careers expo in South Australia was used to brainwash children with a pro-mining message.
QR national could reportedly help end the long running series of industrial disputes across BMA coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Monadelphous has won new construction and maintenance contracts in Western Australia and Queensland worth $220 million, bringing its total work won this year to $1.8 billion.
Mining magnates Clive Palmer and Andrew Forrest have made small investments in two junior resources companies.
Activists protesting Victoria’s new commitment to brown coal have ended their demonstrations.
The ASX says it will push ahead with controversial new changes to disclosure rules for mining companies after receiving positive feedback from the industry.
GR Engineering has won an EPCM contract at Sandfire Resources’ DeGrussa copper gold project.
Economic and industry analyst BIS Shrapnel has forecast the current mining driven civil construction boom to end in 2015.
OneSteel will change its name to Arrium as part of its move away from steel and into the mining sector.
BMA has blamed bad weather and industrial action for not meeting contract requirements on its Queensland coal mines.
Acid sprays, gassings, venomous snakes, and lightning strikes are just some of the risks faced by Queensland miners atop the threat of mine collapse and violent explosions.
The member for Western Australia’s Margaret River region has accused premier Colin Barnett of breaking his promise to protect the area from coal mining.
Thousands of pieces of Aboriginal rock art in the Pilbara are set to be researched and catalogued under an alliance between Rio Tinto and the University of Western Australia.
Solid Energy used the Pike River inquiry to call for mines inspections to be run by the Queensland Mines Inspectorate rather than New Zealand’s own Labour Department.
Moolarben Coal has been fined more $100 000 for an uncontrolled contaminated water release back in 2009.
An ambitious safety initiative has been announced in the U.S. which aims to completely cut all mine site fatalities.
Australian miners competed against teams from around the world at the 34th international mining games last weekend.
The High Court has labeled some ASIC arguments against Andrew Forrest as “embarrassing” in the lead up to a judgment on whether the he mislead investors in 2004.
Hundreds of Rising Tide protestors took to Newcastle Harbour for its seventh annual anti-coal port blockade.
Five Australian miners have been stranded in Mali, caught inside the country’s worsening civil war.
Lobby group GetUp has targeted mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer in a campaign against the mining industry and “billionaire welfare”.
Miners are carrying out further industrial action at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Galaxy Resources has announced that it will merge with Canadian lithium and potash company Lithium One.
The Pike River Royal Commission will finally come to an end this week after more than a year of investigation.
BHP Billiton’s head of iron ore Ian Ashby has announced his resignation after spending more than 25 years with the company.
Angry Port Hedland locals have turned out in force for the Port Hedland hearing of the Government’s inquiry into fly-in fly-out work.
The WA Government has dropped its prosecution of US energy giant Apache over the 2008 Varanus Island blast that cut WA’s gas supply by 30 per cent.
AGL has asked for change in its Gloucester CSG project, causing a delay in approval in Government approvals.
QR National has filed a notice with the WA Department of mines for a possible new rail line from mines in the Pilbara to Port Hedland.
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Gina Rinehart is pushing to fill over one thousand semi-skilled mining jobs in Western Australia with foreign workers.
The former owners of the Lady Annie mine have been fined for an uncontrolled contaminated water release in 2009.
Rio Tinto is considering an approach from H.I.G. for its aluminium assets.
A former top executive of Woodside, who last year won a $170,000 sex discrimination payout, is suing the company for another $50,000 over alleged defamation last year.
A “very unusual” crusher fault at Hillgrove Resources’ Kanmantoo copper mine is set to slow the project’s March production by around 20 per cent.
A Port Hedland pub has banned patrons from wearing work uniforms due to rising tensions between the workers of rival Pilbara mining companies.
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Fly-in fly-out mining workers are ruining Pilbara communities with increased fights, rubbish, and public urination, a Government inquiry has heard.
Federal resources minister Martin Ferguson has called for changes to mining regulations to halt “guerilla tactics” against the industry.
Incitec Pivot’s sulphuric acid plant has restarted, which will lead to a cut in emissions from Xstrata’s copper smelter in Mount Isa.
Sandvik Mining yesterday opened its $50 million Hunter Valley Site facility for the manufacture, assembly and support of surface and underground coal equipment.
AngloGold Ashanti says it will be spending over $US800 million on Australian projects in the next two to three years.
Gujarat NRE has received approval to start longwall mining at its NRE No.1 mine.
Australia needs almost twice the engineers it currently has trained if it wants to keep construction projects across the nation going ahead, according to Engineers Australia.
BHP Billiton CEO Marius Kloppers is one of the world’s best executives, according to US business publication Barron’s.
Rio Tinto has followed BHP Billiton’s lead in considering selling off its diamond assets.
Under the newly elected Campbell Newman Government Queensland coal seam gas producers may have to pay more compensation to farmers and landholders.
Aquila Resources says it’s resolved a legal argument between it and Vale over their joint owned Isaac Plains Coal Mine in Queensland.
Atlas Iron says it will pay $33 million for the final 25 per cent stake of the Daltons tenements near its existing operations.
An amateur mining couple has uncovered a 50.5 carat emerald during weekend prospecting.
Drew Hutton, president of the vocal anti-coal seam gas group Lock the Gate, says he’s going to sue Clive Palmer after the mining magnate accused him of treason.
Industrea has won a contract to supply a Chinese coal mine with four roof support carries.
OTOC has won a contract for accommodation at Rio Tinto’s West Angelas mine.
The Dharawal conservation area in Sydney’s south west has been upgraded to a national park and protected from mining.
The Federal Government’s inquiry into the impact of fly-in fly-out work on communities, families, and employees will be visiting Western Australia this week.
Fortescue Metals Group has been cleared of the wrongful death of two workers killed when Cyclone George destroyed its mining camp in the Pilbara.
The Queensland Environment Department is investigating the Baal Gammon copper mine in north Queensland following the contamination of a local waterway.
The Australian Labor Party has been annihilated by the Liberal National Party in the Queensland election but much of the campaign’s anti-mining rhetoric has failed to win traction with voters.
Transportation company MaxiTRANS has acquired Queensland Diesel Spares.
BHP Billiton has announced a change at its leadership level.
The survivors of the Beaconsfield mine tragedy have relived the ordeal in a preview for Channel 9’s Beaconsfield telemovie.
A FairWork Australia decision against BHP Billiton and its Endeavour coal mine has been hailed by the CFMEU.
Liberal Party Member for Bass Ken Smith is backing a push from the local council to stop all coal and gas exploration in the region.
The Victorian Government’s plans to develop its brown coal reserves in the Latrobe Valley have already hit a roadblock.
Federal immigration minister Chris Bowen has come out swinging against WA training minister Peter Collier claims of Federal obstruction for work visas.
Opposition resources spokesperson Ian Macfarlane says the Gillard Government is planning on cutting the diesel fuel rebate for mining companies in the May budget.
The CIA has rejected claims by Clive Palmer that it’s helping fund anti-coal protests in Australia.
Leading US mining consultancy Behre Dolbear has rated Australia the best place in the world for mining investment for the third year running.
The former CEC quarry near Mount Isa will begin production within days.
A recent meeting between Wallarah 2 and its backer Korean Resources with the Wyong Shire Council has left the local mayor reportedly ‘uneasy’.
The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has fined Vale’s Integra coal mine for excessive dust on site.
Oil and gas explorer AWE will employ the controversial fracking technique on three of its wells in Western Australia in July.
Katter’s Australian Party has tightened its mining policy further and confirmed it will not allow Chinese-owned companies to operate in Queensland.
The Greens and Greenpeace are tools of the CIA, acting in a United States-led plot to undermine Australia’s coal exports to Asia, according to Clive Palmer.
The South Australian Industrial Court has slashed the fines against those charged over an explosives factory blast which killed three workers
Victoria’s Baillieu Government has begun a strategy to develop the state’s massive brown coal reserves.
Charles Darwin University has signed an agreement with the Challenger Institute of Technology which will provide increased support for the Northern Territory’s resources industry.
The Government’s victory at passing the mining tax through the senate has re-sparked heated debate, both inside and outside Parliament House, over the legislation’s legitimacy.
The Gillard Government is today celebrating the passage of the mining tax through the Senate, the final hurdle for the controversial new policy.
Yancoal’s Austar coal mine near Cessnock has received state approval to change its longwall.
Rio Tinto has published its “Taxes paid report” which outlines the US$10.2 billion it has paid in tax globally this financial year as the mining tax passes the Senate.
The Government is set to pass the mining tax through the senate tonight despite opposition from both sides of politics.
Whitehaven Coal has notified the EPA following a leak from its storage dam.
Gina Rinehart’s $7 billion iron ore mine in the Pilbara will need 10,000 workers, some of which will almost certainly be sourced overseas, according to Roy Hill officials.
A number of overweight miners have been stood down from a Bowen Basin mine and told their weight must be less than 120kg before they can return to work.
An Illawarra coal miner has lost three fingers in an accident at BHP’s Dendrobium mine.
The weathered faces of cashed up male miners are part of the fastest growing market for Botox in Australia, according to Brisbane’s Cosmetic Image Clinics owner Ingrid Tall.
Clive Palmer has defended his move to mount a High Court challenge against the Government’s carbon tax following criticism from the Government and some legal experts.
MMG has increased its focus on minimising environmental impacts by installing air quality monitors around Geraldton.
Prominent businessman and philanthropist David Gonski has called on mining magnates to dig deeper and donate more to charity.
AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries has formalised its construction contract with Gindalbie Metals for its Karara iron ore project.
Barack Obama has teamed up with Japan and some European countries and asked the World Trade Organisation to investigate China’s stranglehold on rare earths.
Australian Party head Bob Katter is rallying against CSG exploration laws he introduced while Queensland mining minister in the late 1980s.
Centennial Coal’s Springvale longwall coal mine extension has been approved.
An overwhelming number of registered exhibitors are forcing QME to being work six weeks before its usual July start date.
QR National has signed two long term haulage agreements with Incitec Pivot to haul sulphuric acid.
A small group of people have mourned the death of a young worker in an explosion at not-for-profit mining service company Tri Q Moranbah.