Deal gets German clearance (0) April 2, 2009 In another step towards the deal’s completion, Chinalco has received approval from the German Federal Cartel Office for its US$19.5 billion investment offer to Rio Tinto, the mining company said ...
Saved by the bell (0) April 2, 2009 The revised investment deal offered to OZ Minerals by China Minmetals is being seen as something of a ‘get out of gaol free’ card, after it will pay down all ...
WA minister orders BHP to stop work (0) April 2, 2009 Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has ordered BHP Billiton to stop work at any mines in the State that have been issued with breach of practice ...
Xstrata top polluter, NPI (0) April 1, 2009 The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) has listed Xstrata’s Mt Isa Mine as the nation’s top emitter of cadmium, lead, sulphur dioxide, zinc, arsenic and antimony.
China buys Terramin equity (0) April 1, 2009 Terramin Australia will sell equity to one of China’s largest resource firms, China Non-Ferrous Metals (NFC) Industry, giving them a seat on Terramin’s Board in exchange for funds.
Workplace initiative to stimulate economic growth (0) April 1, 2009 The Mining Industry Skills Centre has selected a number of students to take part in a workplace initiative to improve economic growth for local communities in north Queensland.
WA petroleum biggest in the land (0) April 1, 2009 Minerals and petroleum sales in Western Australia topped $70 billion in 2008, an increase of 35% over the previous year.
Fortescue deal gets green light (0) April 1, 2009 Treasurer Wayne Swan and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) have approved the application by China’s Hunan Valin Iron and Steel to buy up to 17.55% of Fortescue Metals.
Pot of gold for OZ (0) April 1, 2009 OZ Minerals has accepted a revised deal from China Minmetals which excludes its Prominent Hill mine, the company announced today.
Ban on takeover deal disappointing, Rann (0) March 31, 2009 South Australian Premier Mike Rann wants to talk with Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan about his decision to block the sale of OZ Minerals’ $1.15 billion Promient Hill mine to Chinese-owned ...
Micro-organism may save miners thousands (0) March 31, 2009 A salt-tolerant micro-organism could save the mining industry thousands of dollars a year and expand the use of biomining in Western Australia.
Safety bulletin touches on explosive loading (0) March 31, 2009 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has updated its safety bulletin regarding the earthing of underground ammonium nitrate (ANFO) loaders.
Eastern Goldfields Spotlight (0) March 31, 2009 Australian Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Mining in the Eastern Goldfields of WA feature coming up in the May issue.
Gladstone MP slams coal freight charges (0) March 31, 2009 Mining jobs will be lost and local industries damaged if the Queensland government does not abolish coal freight charges, Gladstone MP Liz Cunningham told MINING DAILY.
First shipment heads for China (0) March 31, 2009 Atlas Iron has delivered the first cape size shipment of iron ore from its Pardoo Project in Western Australia.
Hunter rolling stock at critical levels (0) March 31, 2009 Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Chief Executive Officer David Marchant has told MINING DAILY that Hunter Valley miners must urgently look at purchasing extra rolling stock to avoid a shortage ...
Conveying Aussie jobs (0) March 31, 2009 Fenner Dunlop will be creating many Australian jobs when it opens its $65m steel cord conveyor belt production facility in Perth, the company said.
Fuel reduces carbon emissions (0) March 30, 2009 A Professor from the University of Western Australia’s centre for petroleum, fuels and energy has developed a fuel additive that has the ability to deliver fuel savings and engine performance ...
Foreign investment paranoia not necessary, QRC (0) March 30, 2009 China and India are the new sources of foreign investment and Australia has to evolve with its new trading partners, South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy chief executive Jason ...
Encountering latent conditions (2) March 30, 2009 McCullough Robertson Lawyers Partner, Brad McCosker, explains the rights and responsibilities of both the mine owner and the contractor when encountering different ground or latent conditions.
Investment capital in the bank (0) March 30, 2009 Chinalco announced that it has secured US$21 billion in loans from four Chinese banks in order to fund its proposed US$19.5 billion investment in Rio Tinto.
BHP may re-enter Rio talks (0) March 30, 2009 BHP Billiton could re-enter acquisition talks with Rio Tinto as key investors prompt the company to explore potential deals, according to a newspaper report.
OZ considers new deal (0) March 30, 2009 A weekend of frantic negotiating has seen China Minmetals make an alternate offer to OZ Minerals after Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan last week vetoed the initial deal on the grounds ...
Explorer fights hostile takeover (0) March 27, 2009 Mineral exploration company Hannans Reward has urged its shareholders to take no action regarding the intended off-market takeover bid by Fox Resources.
Miners cut jobs to cut costs (0) March 27, 2009 The Minerals Council of Australia has updated its estimated number of job losses in the Australian mining sector to 11,153.
Gold outlook remains strong, report (0) March 27, 2009 The outlook for gold remains strong and will continue to be a safe haven for investors, Resource Capital Research (RCR) senior gold analyst Tony Parry said.
Atlas secures final off-take agreements (0) March 27, 2009 Atlas Iron has now secured off-take agreements for 100% of its Pardoo DSO product for the next three years.
Redbank commences exploration activity (0) March 27, 2009 Copper developer Redbank Mines Limited has commenced activity on a $2.5 million exploration and development program at its primary Northern Territory project, with an aim of doubling existing resources of ...
Proto acquires WA nickel lease (0) March 27, 2009 Proto Resources and Investments have acquired Warwick Resources’ Waite Kauri North nickel project in the goldfields region north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Tele-handler safety alert (0) March 27, 2009 The Queensland Mines Inspectorate has released a safety alert warning operators of the risks with man baskets falling from tele-handlers or integrated tool carrier type machines.
Tomingley project update (0) March 26, 2009 Alkane Resources has provided an update on the Tomingley Gold and Caloma Resource Projects.
Chinalco-Rio unlikely to lessen competition (0) March 26, 2009 The ACCC announced yesterday that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition by the Aluminium Corporation of China (Chinalco) of various interests in Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited.
Milestone reached for WA mining tenements (0) March 26, 2009 The Department of Mines and Petroleum has reached a milestone with the reduction of the number of pending tenement applications to fewer than 10,000.
It’s not easy being green (0) March 26, 2009 With hundreds of pages, the draft carbon pollution reduction scheme is quite complex. CO2 Group’s executive director Dr Chris Mitchell deciphers the need to know information.
Funding boost for WA manufacturers (0) March 26, 2009 Western Australia’s manufacturing businesses, many of which service the State’s booming mining industry, received a boost today with the launch of the Western Australian Manufacturing Centre by Innovation Minister, Senator ...
Concentrating on nickel (0) March 25, 2009 The Western Australia Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore yesterday officially opened the Forrestania Nickel Concentrator, the Western Areas board announced.
Contract iron ore prices to fall, Walsh (0) March 25, 2009 Softening demand for the key steel ingredient will translate to lower contract prices this year but annual contract negotiations will continue to play an important role, Rio Tinto Iron Ore ...
Chinese explore opportunities in NT (0) March 25, 2009 The Northern Territory is selling itself to 28 visiting Chinese Delegates, in an attempt to increase the level of exploration across the region.
Qld mining industry gets a health kick (0) March 25, 2009 Anna Bligh has appointed former Health Minister Stephen Robertson to the Natural Resources, Mines, Energy and Trade post.
Innovation centre opens doors in Mackay (0) March 25, 2009 Australian mining businesses will have access to world class services with the opening of a long-awaited Mining Innovation Centre in Mackay.
NSW cost cutting threatens 130 jobs (0) March 24, 2009 The State Government will remove a long standing rail freight concession to Western Mines, potentially axing more than 130 coal mining jobs in the Lithgow area.
Infrastructure (Site-to-Ship) (0) March 24, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions for its Infrastructure feature coming up in the May edition.
Safety Equipment (0) March 24, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions for its Safety Equipment feature coming up in the May edition.
Minesite Vehicles: Diggers and Dumpers (0) March 24, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions for its Minesite Vehicles: Diggers and Dumpers feature coming up in the May edition.
Mine Ventilation & Dust Control (0) March 24, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions for its Mine Ventilation & Dust Control feature coming up in the May edition.
Old rock brings new hope (0) March 24, 2009 Scientists have discovered a rock in the Northern Territory that could greatly enhance the viability of the region as a prospective uranium province.
Community forums aid QLD workers (0) March 24, 2009 Queensland workers affected by mine closures and job cuts will receive assistance from a series of community forums to be held across the State’s centre this week.
Coal price falls (0) March 24, 2009 BHP Billiton and Japanese steelmakers have agree to a drop of close to 60% in the price of coal for the contract year beginning in April, Reuters reports.
A nervous wait (0) March 24, 2009 OZ Minerals has been dealt a blow by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), after it decided to extend its review period of Minmetals’ proposed $2.6 billion takeover of the ...
Rio lifts force majeure in WA (0) March 24, 2009 Rio Tinto has resumed operations at its Pilbara iron ore ports after weeks of rain stalled loading operations in Western Australia.
Major mining shows holding up well (0) March 24, 2009 Despite the downturn in global trade, major mining shows in Australia organised by Reed Exhibitions are showing strong support.
Spick and span (0) March 23, 2009 There is little doubt that belt conveyors are one of the most reliable and economical ways to move materials from A to B. However, to ensure the longevity of this ...
EPA investigates 10 leaking mines (0) March 23, 2009 Following on from last week’s announcement that Ranger Uranium Mine was leaking 100,000L of water per day, MINING DAILY can confirm that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently investigating ...
Industry slams IR laws (0) March 23, 2009 The Federal Government’s new industrial relations system is more about resuscitating an ailing union movement than saving jobs, Australian Mines and Metals Association chief executive Steve Knott said.
No word on OZ deal (0) March 23, 2009 The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is yet to make a decision on China’s Minmetals’ proposed takeover bid of OZ Minerals.
Moore questions BHP’s safety (0) March 23, 2009 Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has met with BHP Billiton management to express his concerns over what has been called a ‘spate’ of fatalities at BHP ...
No uranium mining for QLD (0) March 23, 2009 Uranium mining will not be given the go ahead in Queensland after the Labor government was re-elected for the fifth consecutive term at the state election on Saturday.
WA welcomes infrastructure upgrade (0) March 23, 2009 A multi-billion dollar port and rail project is set to transform Western Australia’s mid-west mining region by improving access to key iron ore projects across the state.
FIRB delays Fortescue decision (0) March 20, 2009 The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has delayed its decision on China’s Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group’s proposed investment in Fortescue Metals Group, Fortescue said in a statement to ...
LNP leads Labor on election eve (0) March 20, 2009 The latest Galaxy Poll shows the LNP is leading Labor 51% to 49%, on a two party preferred basis.
Contractor dies in the Pilbara (0) March 20, 2009 A John Holland employee has been killed at the Newman BHP Billiton site in Western Australia.
Intrepid CSG explorers (0) March 20, 2009 The Australian Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has released figures showing a huge surge in coal seam gas production.
Fox takeover bid (0) March 20, 2009 Pilbara-based minerals developer Fox Resources has announced its intention to make an off-market takeover offer for all the shares in Hannans Reward.
Mid-west development agreement (0) March 20, 2009 Murchison Metals has announced that the Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has signed a State Development Agreement with Oakajee Port & Rail (OPR) for the Oakajee port and rail infrastructure ...
Drilling deep for ultimate solution (0) March 19, 2009 With the aid of easy-to-use software, engineers can manipulate and optimise their drill and blast patterns, to make sure
the first explosion goes off with a bang. Jessica Darnbrough writes for ...
Unions denied access for safety talks (0) March 19, 2009 The AMMA has lodged a submission to the South Australian Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2009, recommending, as its primary position, to remove Part 5A from the ...
BHP clears bonds (0) March 19, 2009 BHP Billiton has sold US$3.25 billion of medium to long term global bonds in two tranches.
Olympic still to expand (0) March 19, 2009 Despite recent job cuts, the expansion of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia will still go ahead, chairman of the Olympic Dam taskforce Bruce Carter said.
$200,000 pay rise for Coal & Allied’s directors (0) March 19, 2009 Coal & Allied will ask its shareholders to vote on the plan to increase its non-executive director fees by $200,000 a year.
Warwick sells nickel project (6) March 19, 2009 The directors of Pilbara explorer Warwick Resources have announced the sale of its 100% owned Waite Kauri North nickel project to Proto Resources & Investments.
Crushing trial a success (0) March 19, 2009 Sinosteel Midwest Corporation has completed the trial crushing and screening of old stockpiles and waste dumps at their Koolanooka iron ore project located 190 kms south east of Geraldton
China will rebound, Newcrest (0) March 19, 2009 China’s demand for Australian commodities won’t fall as hard or for as long as some have predicted, Newcrest Mining’s chief executive Ian Smith told the Australian Institute of Company Directors ...
Greens fear Red influence (0) March 18, 2009 Leader of the Australian Greens party Bob Brown believes that Chinalco’s bid to buy up to 18% or Rio Tinto will see the Chinese Government have too much influence over ...
Unions push for IR laws (0) March 18, 2009 The CFMEU is calling on the Senate to pass new industrial relations laws to protect Australian workers.
NSW miners say yes to Chinese investment (0) March 18, 2009 The NSW Minerals Council has warned government officials that they must avoid the temptation to drift backwards to protectionism as a means of coping with the current economic crisis.
Rio elects new chairman (0) March 18, 2009 Rio Tinto has appointed British American Tobacco (BAT) chief Jan du Plessis as its new chairman.
Opposition will vote against ETS, Turnbull (0) March 17, 2009 The Opposition will vote against the Emissions Trading Scheme when it reaches the Senate, Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull said.
Uranium Association calls for nuclear debate (0) March 17, 2009 Australia should have a debate on the implications of introducing nuclear energy given that it has 40% of the world’s low cost uranium resources, Uranium Association executive director Michael Angwin ...
Expansions power on despite coal devaluation (0) March 17, 2009 Expansions at New Hope’s Acland coal mine are continuing despite a significant drop in the value of thermal coal.
Uranium mining divides Queensland voters (0) March 17, 2009 Uranium mining is dividing voters in the lead up to the Queensland election, with 42% in favour and 39% opposed to yellowcake mining, according to a recent Galaxy Poll survey.
Fox updates Radio Hill activity (0) March 17, 2009 FOX Resources has updated exploration activity at its Radio Hill project in Western Australia.
Tailings leak under control, scientist (0) March 17, 2009 Acting Supervising Scientist Dr David Jones has told MINING DAILY that there has been no breach of Ranger Uranium Mine’s environmental operating conditions, despite recent concerns that water leaking from ...
Shareholder concerns over Chinalco (0) March 17, 2009 A major Rio Tinto shareholder has gone public with its disquiet over the proposed Chinalco deal, saying it holds fears of the Chinese State-owned corporation having too much input into ...
Zircon producer reports record losses (0) March 17, 2009 Australian Zircon has reported losses of more than $16 m in its half year results as the company ramps up production at its flagship mineral sands project in South Australia. ...
Clancy claims tenements in strategic move (0) March 17, 2009 Clancy Exploration has acquired several A-Class tenements in the Lachlan Fold Belt to position the company as a significant player in the NSW mining sector.
Minmetals best for OZ, Chairman (0) March 17, 2009 OZ Minerals chairman Barry Cusack has directly addressed the company’s shareholders for the first time since September last year, telling them why Chinese company Minmentals’ $2.6 billion takeover bid is ...
Good as gold (0) March 16, 2009 Analytical methods developed by the CSIRO have helped New South Wales’ Cowal Gold Mine meet its stringent environmental conditions and become the first mine in Australia to comply with the ...
A vote for school science (0) March 16, 2009 The Australian Labour Party has launched a science education package in the lead up to the Queensland election later this month.
Delay on Rio/Chinalco review (0) March 16, 2009 The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is expected to take a further 90 days to evaluate Chinalco’s proposed $30 billion deal with Rio Tinto.
Berth-day in WA (0) March 16, 2009 A new multi-user bulk minerals export berth at Utah Point in WA’s Port Hedland Inner Harbour sends a positive message that the State is well positioned to weather the current ...
Skilled migration cut (0) March 16, 2009 The Rudd Government will cut the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program by 14% to protect local jobs while ensuring employers can access skilled professionals in industries still experiencing skills shortages.
Arrow aims at Chinese gas reserves (0) March 16, 2009 Arrow Energy International has claimed majority ownership of a leading coal-seam methane project in China after agreeing to a farm-in agreement with Far East Energy.
Concerns over Uranium mine water leak (0) March 16, 2009 MINING DAILY is investigating recent reports that contaminated water has been leaking from the Ranger Uranium Mine. About 100,000 litres of contaminated water is said to be seeping from a ...
Foreign capital vital for Australian mining (0) March 16, 2009 An Ernst & Young report, released today, predicts the economic crisis will push global investors to purchase mining assets and mineral resources ranging from $3.08 m to $15.38 m in ...
Delay in policies needed, AMMA (0) March 13, 2009 The Federal Government needs to reassess numerous policies, including delaying the introduction of its emissions trading scheme, while it reacts to rising unemployment figures, Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) ...
Exploration numbers out (0) March 13, 2009 The December quarter fall in Australian minerals exploration is set to continue for the foreseeable future, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) researcher told MINING DAILY.
Gold could go to $1,200, Newmont (0) March 13, 2009 Newmont Mining Corp chief executive Richard O’Brien recently told the Reuters Global Mining and Steel Summit that he sees gold trading in a range between $900 and $1,200 per ounce ...
A Galaxy of opportunities (0) March 13, 2009 Galaxy Resources Limited has announced that it is on track to commission the Mt Cattlin Lithium Tantalum project by Q3 2010.
Uranium farm-out (0) March 13, 2009 Adelaide-based uranium explorer Uranium Equities has signed an agreement with the world’s second largest metals and mining company to farm-out up to 80% of its Headwaters uranium project in the ...
Greens motion to block Chinalco deal defeated (0) March 13, 2009 The Greens motion to the Federal Government to block the $30 billion deal between Rio Tinto and the Chinese state-owned company Chinalco was defeated in the Senate yesterday.
CBH fights for rehab funds (0) March 13, 2009 It appears unlikely the New South Wales Government will allow the operators of the Endeavor Mine at Cobar to access funds set aside for rehabilitation.
Hunter in good position, Deloitte (0) March 13, 2009 The Hunter Valley in New South Wales may bypass the worst effects of the global financial crisis, Deloitte partner Tim Riordan told MINING DAILY.
Low-down on safety (0) March 12, 2009 A system of compact and powerful high-pressure (700 bar) Enerpac RR series hydraulic cylinders operating upside down has been used successfully to position large condensate storage tanks for Eni Australia ...
Employers hold the line (0) March 12, 2009 The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey shows diminished prospects for job seekers in the Mining and Construction sector as employers put off hiring new employees until economic conditions improve.
Olympic to expand despite cuts (0) March 12, 2009 BHP Billiton’s planned expansion of its Olympic Dam project will still go ahead despite the announcement that 85 if its jobs have been slashed, South Australian Mineral Resources Minister Paul ...
Downturn worrying for explorers (0) March 12, 2009 The Queensland Resource Council has urged federal and state governments to respond decisively to a substantial fall in expected mineral exploration activity reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Wonarah project update (0) March 12, 2009 Phosphate hopeful Minemakers Ltd has started marketing its product and lodged a notice of intent for mining at its Wonarah project in the Northern Territory.
CPRS consequences unknown, Hollows (0) March 12, 2009 The Federal Government’s drafted Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) is too wide ranging and not well thought out, Macarthur Coal’s chief executive officer and managing director Nicole Hollows told MINING ...
White Dam Gold restructure (0) March 11, 2009 Exco and Polymetals Group have agreed on the final structure of the Joint Venture Agreement envisaged by the Heads of Agreement (HOA) entered into on 27 March 2008 in relation ...
Queensland’s global ranking drops (0) March 11, 2009 The global verdict on Queensland is not pretty despite the state’s mineral prospectivity being ranked ninth out of 71 jurisdictions, Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said.
Good leadership is essential, Cransberg (0) March 11, 2009 The current economic climate is the ideal time to identify potential new leaders, Alcoa of Australia managing director Alan Cransberg said.
CPRS draft legislation slammed (0) March 11, 2009 The Federal Government’s draft legislation of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme has been slammed by critics who are concerned it will harm the economy without improving the environment.
Rio sells another asset (0) March 11, 2009 Rio Tinto has raised another US$761 million towards its multi-billion dollar debt level by selling a major US coal asset.
Latest ABARE commodity outlook released (0) March 10, 2009 The value of Australian commodity exports is forecast to fall by 17% to $162 billion in 2009-10, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) commodity ...
China stimulus package benefits Aussie mines (0) March 10, 2009 China’s $100bn stimulus package will benefit the longterm Australian mining industry and stimulate the nation’s economy, according to a senior trade commissioner.
Queensland opposition will allow uranium mining (0) March 10, 2009 Queensland may allow uranium mining if Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg defeats Anna Bligh in the upcoming State election.
Tropical storm affects Fortescue output (0) March 10, 2009 A severe tropical storm which swept across the Pilbara in late February has affected mining and processing operations at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine in WA.
Floods take toll on QLD miner (0) March 10, 2009 The Receivers and Managers for CopperCo Limited, Gary Doran and David Lombe, from professional services firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, have advised that mining and hauling activities at the Lady Annie ...
Fatality prompts safety alert (0) March 10, 2009 The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a safety alert after a worker was fatally injured in a rock loading operation.
DME calls for emergency steering systems (0) March 9, 2009 THE NSW Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has issued a safety alert urging mines to fit equipment with emergency steering systems after a worker sustained severe injuries in a ...
Court slams dodgy promoters (0) March 9, 2009 The Federal Court in Perth has declared two event promoters were engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct after they falsely claimed high-profile politicians had endorsed their mining expo events, The ...
No guarantee on Chinese growth (0) March 9, 2009 Forecasts that China’s annual economic growth will return to 8% by the end of the year may be too optimistic, Australia Chinese Business Council president Duncan Calder told MINING DAILY.
Underground miner wins Resources Award (0) March 9, 2009 Sandra Collins, a Gladstone woman that fought the legislation preventing women from working in underground coal mines, has won the Resources Award for Women.
Contractor invests in Hunter (0) March 9, 2009 Bilfinger Berger Services has invested $1 million in a power facility expansion, the company’s managing director Mark Elliott told MINING DAILY.
Commit to stable royalties, Roche (0) March 9, 2009 Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche told MINING DAILY the State Government needs to commit to a stable royalty and tax regime to win over voters at the upcoming ...
Methane air damages LHD vehicles (0) March 9, 2009 THE Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has issued a safety alert after methane-enriched mine air caused severe internal damage to two load haul dump (LHD) vehicles during a longwall ...
HWE Mining awarded $400 million extension (0) March 9, 2009 HWE Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Contractors, has been awarded a five-year contract extension worth approximately A$400 million at the Orebody 23/25 mine near Newman in Western Australia’s ...
Qld royalties may surge (0) March 6, 2009 The Bligh Government has refused to rule out another increase in mining royalties to help fill the $11billion revenue black hole in the State’s budget over the next four years.
Update: ETS (0) March 6, 2009 Kevin Rudd wrongly told Australians that the Emissions Trading Scheme had been delayed yesterday.
NT exports grow $2b (0) March 6, 2009 Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the Northern Territory’s exports have more than doubled in the last year.
Rio Tinto wins big at awards (0) March 6, 2009 Rio Tinto’s Clermont Mine has been recognised for its efforts to boost the number of female employees in the Queensland Resources Council annual Resources Awards for Women.
Advantage in crisis (0) March 6, 2009 The global economic crisis is an opportunity for Chinese companies to take advantage of bargain prices and further invest in Australian mining and resources companies, a top Chinese steel executive ...
Job cuts may hit copper (0) March 6, 2009 Xstrata Copper’s CEO Steve de Kruijff has warned that job cuts may be on the horizon at its north and west Queensland copper mining operations.
Mining raises safety concerns for road users (0) March 5, 2009 BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal has rejected claims that its longwall mining is endangering the safety of those using the Hume Highway or the main Southern Railway, south-west of Sydney.
Every cloud has its uranium lining (0) March 5, 2009 There has been a lot of doom and gloom reported in the media in recent weeks. Endress + Hauser takes a look at the silver/gold/uranium lining that is lying behind ...
Profit margins still high (0) March 5, 2009 Despite the continuing fall of commodity prices, the profit margins in resources like iron ore are still considerable and will remain so in the future, resource analyst James Wilson told ...
Resources send market higher (0) March 5, 2009 The Australian share market has opened the day stronger on the back of rising mining stocks.
Twiggy upsets the locals (0) March 5, 2009 Fortescue head Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has upset locals in Port Hedland by preparing to sell off land he had purchased in order to build much needed accommodation for local workers.
Rudd delays emissions trading (0) March 5, 2009 The Federal Government has been forced to delay the emissions trading scheme by up to six months, as the economic crisis bites down.
Exports to fall $35m, ABARE (0) March 4, 2009 ABARE’s commodity forecasts highlight the need for a fundamental re-think of the Federal Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme and workplace relations laws, Minerals Council of Australia chief executive officer Mitchell ...
Austmine postponed (0) March 4, 2009 Austmine 2009 has been postponed indefinitely due to the global financial crisis, Austmine spokesperson Robert Trzebski told MINING DAILY.
Deal has merit, Albanese (0) March 4, 2009 Shareholders who have been reluctant to give the go-ahead to Chinalco’s $30 billion rescue deal with Rio Tinto are beginning to see its merits, Rio CEO Tom Albanese told The ...
Foreign workers may take SA jobs (0) March 4, 2009 The South Australian Government is set to sign an agreement which could see thousands of foreign workers take up jobs in SA mines.
Xstrata chief brings home gold (0) March 4, 2009 Xstrata Copper’s CEO Steve de Kruijff has been awarded the AusIMM (Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) Jim Torlach Health and Safety Award.
Ease the squeeze (0) March 3, 2009 A new round of job losses in the coal industry is a is an opportunity for the next Queensland State Government to demonstrate how it will reduce the cost squeeze ...
Chinalco president Down Under (0) March 3, 2009 Chinalco’s $30 billion dollar deal with Rio Tinto will not jeopardise Australia’s control over its own natural resources, president Xiong Weiping told reporters in Sydney.
Facility upgrade delivers the goods (0) March 3, 2009 T.W. Woods has completed a multi-million dollar upgrade to its Tomago facility to enhance its services to the coal and ore handling markets.
Anglo Coal cuts staff (0) March 3, 2009 Anglo Coal Australia will cut 650 employees from its operations in the coming weeks.
Chinese investment good for Australia (0) March 2, 2009 The increasing level of Chinese investment has created a heightened level of concern for those in the resources sector, yet the increased investment is not necessarily a bad thing, Deloitte ...
Vehicles collide on mine site (0) March 2, 2009 The Western Australia Department of Mines and Petroleum has released a significant incident report asking all minesites to perform regular documented traffic management audits after a light vehicle operator was ...
Australia signs FTA with NZ (0) March 2, 2009 Australia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement, allowing the country’s economic relationship to develop, Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Mitchell Hooke said.
Coffey achieves record profits (0) March 2, 2009 Project management consultancy Coffey International has announced record operating earnings of $32.6 million for the six months ending December, 2008.
Storm in the Pilbara (0) March 2, 2009 A tropical storm hit the Pilbara region over the weekend, forcing both BHP Billiton Iron Ore and Fortescue to temporarily restrict operations.
National skills advisors to enhance productivity (0) March 2, 2009 A network of industry skills advisors is set to enhance workforce performance and boost productivity in the resources sector, according to SkillsDMC
A CONVEYient solution (0) March 2, 2009 Industrial Conveying Australia is now supplying specialised niche materials handling fitouts, controls systems and ongoing maintenance to the small and medium sized mining sector.
Making hay while gold shines (0) February 27, 2009 Intrepid Mines Limited (IAU) has reported that its Western Australian gold mine, Paulsens, achieved a cash margin of A$1,000 an ounce last week.
Boart records profit as job numbers fall (0) February 27, 2009 Boart Longyear has reported a rise in profit for the first time since cutting 2000 jobs worldwide.
Delay carbon scheme, Ai Group (0) February 27, 2009 The proposed 2010 start date for the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) is both unnecessary and unrealistic, Australian Industry (Ai) Group CEO Heather Ridout said after a national ...
Money’s too tight to mention (0) February 27, 2009 If skeptics are correct, and demand for minerals will not return to the levels seen in recent years, why are Chinese companies so keen to have a piece of Australia’s ...
OZ extends at the deadline (0) February 27, 2009 OZ Minerals has secured approvals to extend the terms of its debt arrangements to March 31 this year.
OZ stays ‘positive’ on loans (0) February 27, 2009 Suggestions that OZ Minerals may default on $140 million of debt before today’s deadline are unfounded and premature, OZ relations manager Matthew Foran told MINING DAILY.
Galaxy Resources update (0) February 27, 2009 Galaxy Resources Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Esperance Port Authority in order to investigate, evaluate and progress the export of Spodumene product through the Port of ...
Prospect Awards 2009 Launch Issue (0) February 26, 2009 Australian Mining Magazine has launched the 6th annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Electrical Equipment & Cables (0) February 26, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Electrical Equipment and Cables feature coming up in the April 2009 edition.
Product Focus: Motors and Drives (0) February 26, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions for its Motors and Drives Product Focus.
Hunter Valley Spotlight (0) February 26, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and stroy ideas for its Hunter Valley Spotlight feature coming up in the April edition
Environmental Management (0) February 26, 2009 Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Environmental Management feature coming up in the April 2009 edition.
World’s greatest shave, mine challenge (0) February 26, 2009 The Leukaemia Foundation has launched the 2009 World’s Greatest Shave Mine Challenge and is once again looking to raise over $400,000.
GIS technology improves decision making (0) February 25, 2009 An Australian coal industry research project has found that although many mines are using spatial data in a Geographic Information System (GIS), they could be using the technology more effectively. ...
Fortescue strikes $1.2b deal with China (0) February 25, 2009 China’s Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group is set to buy more than 16% of Fortescue Metals Group for $1.2 billion, adding to a recent rush of Chinese investment in ...
BHP fatality in Pilbara (1) February 25, 2009 A BHP Billiton iron ore employee has been killed on the company’s main train line in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Broader scope for Native Title benefits (0) February 25, 2009 The Federal Government’s Native Title Payments Working Group Report focuses too much on the responsibilities of the minerals industry and should give more consideration to the private sector, the Minerals ...
Ready for the upswing (0) February 25, 2009 Queensland’s next State government needs to implement a plan to take full advantage of the next mining upswing, Queensland Resources Council (QRC) CEO Michael Roche said.
Christmas comes early for Fortescue (0) February 25, 2009 Fortescue Metals Group has proven itself to be one of Australia’s busiest iron ore miners, with the company announcing the commencement of mining at its Christmas Creek Deposit in the ...
The gateway to tyre safety (0) February 25, 2009 Dr Guldidar Kizil and Tilman Rasche have developed a risk management tool that aims to create reliable tyre and rim management strategies. Jessica Darnbrough writes.
Mining missed in stimulus, Catchpole (0) February 23, 2009 Despite being a major money generator for the national economy, Australia’s mining industry is being left behind in the Federal Government’s $42 billion stimulus package, Australasian Institute of Mining and ...
Savings for smelters (0) February 23, 2009 A barrier coating developed through CSIRO’s Light Metals Flagship offers aluminium smelters significant annual savings in reduced consumption of petroleum coke alone, according to researchers.
Gold prices soar; production falls (0) February 23, 2009 The price of gold is at record highs, yet gold production fell 12% in 2008, Surbiton Associates managing director Dr Sandra Close told MINING DAILY.
Missing link will go ahead, Fraser (0) February 23, 2009 Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has confirmed that the government was committed to building the State’s Northern Missing Link project.
Atlas Iron takes out top honour (0) February 23, 2009 Atlas Iron’s managing director David Flanagan has won the First Among Equals title at the 40under40 Awards held on the steps of Parliament House last week.
Outlook shows resources strength (0) February 23, 2009 The Queensland resource sector’s capacity to drive the State economy through the global economic slowdown has been highlighted in Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser’s recently released Economic and Fiscal Update, according ...
Garrett approves McArthur (0) February 23, 2009 McArthur River Mine has been given the green light on its planned open-pit expansion from the Federal Government’s Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
Rio, BHP to set ore price (0) February 23, 2009 Rio Tinto or BHP Billiton will be expected to set the benchmark iron ore price this year after the traditional price-setter, Vale of Brazil, said it would pass the role ...
Mapping the future (0) February 23, 2009 Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has announced the release of a radiometric map of Australia, designed to give mining companies and mineral explorers a greater understanding of ...
Minmetals may keep buying (0) February 23, 2009 Minmetals may use its $2.6 billion takeover of OZ Minerals as a springboard to buy further Australian assets, OZ CEO Andrew Michelmore told the ABC.
Hunter miner dies (0) February 20, 2009 A 59-year-old Singleton man has been killed in an industrial accident at a mine in New South Wales’ upper Hunter Valley.
Traditional owner to take Govt to UN (0) February 20, 2009 A traditional land owner has said he will take the McArthur River Mine expansion to the United Nations if the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s ruling does not include river ...
Unions push for export licenses (0) February 20, 2009 Mining unions are urging the Federal Government to re-introduce export licenses in a bid to control foreign owned capital.
Business as usual (0) February 20, 2009 Increasing levels of Chinese investment will not see operational change for Australian mining companies, Deloitte managing partner Keith Jones told MINING DAILY.
Industry dialogue opens up (0) February 20, 2009 Uranium industry representatives and indigenous leaders have joined together to form a Dialogue group that will shape the industry’s contribution to economic development.
China eyes off Fortescue (0) February 19, 2009 The recent wave of Chinese interest in Australian mining has continued, as Fortescue Metals has confirmed that it has met with China Investment Corp (CIC) over investment opportunities.
Cosmic Boy on track (0) February 18, 2009 The Board of Western Areas has announced the Cosmic Boy nickel concentrate plant has processed first ore and is on track to ramp up to steady state production by the ...
Work platform warning (0) February 18, 2009 The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has released a Significant Incident Report after a worker was crushed in a pinch point of fixed Elevating Work Platform (EWP), ...
Engineering company reports solid growth (0) February 18, 2009 Monadelphous Group Limited has announced a record after tax profit of $36.8 million for the half year ended 31 December 2008, up 14.9% on the previous corresponding period, with mining ...
Skills for the future (0) February 18, 2009 Despite reports of major job losses in the industry, employment in Queensland’s resources sector is still at near record levels, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) said.
Nickel jobs lost (0) February 18, 2009 More than 300 jobs will be lost after Norilsk Nickel announced it was suspending its two nickel operations in Western Australia.
OZ sale could save jobs (0) February 18, 2009 Despite some voices of dissent that are wary of a Chinese state-owned company acquiring a large stake in another Australian company, Minmetals $2.6 billion takeover offer for OZ Minerals will ...
Suspensions after severe rain (0) February 18, 2009 Rio Tinto has suspended all operations at Pannawonica and Brockman/Nammuldi, and pit operations at Tom Price and Paraburdoo, as a severe low-pressure system and associated trough results in prolonged heavy ...
Exploration incentive scheme welcomed (0) February 17, 2009 The Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC) has congratulated the WA State Government for its commitment to introduce a $80 million, four year exploration incentive program.
