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- Pike River recovery to start this month (0) June 16, 2011
Plans to enter the embattled Pike River Coal mine on New Zealand’s west coast could finally start this month, with gas levels showing a significant drop.
- Questions raised over expected mining tax revenue (0) June 16, 2011
Doubts are being raised over the Gillard government’s expectations of revenue it will collect from mining taxes paid by Australia’s three biggest resource companies.
- Kronic users invited to a WA blaze up (0) June 16, 2011
Users of Kronic have been invited to smoke their stash during a concert at a WA Government funded venue tonight.
- Newcrest wins big in Catalpa, Conquest merger (0) June 16, 2011
Newcrest Mining has come out a winner in a $350 million takeover target by a new company comprising of Catalpa Resources and Conquest Mining.
- Workforce planning in mining [Podcast] (6) June 16, 2011
As the mining industry continues to battle the severe skills shortage, many mining companies are turning to the creation and management of effective workforce plans to ensure a healthy talent ...
- Joyce hits out at Hinchliffe (0) June 16, 2011
Queensland senator Barnaby Joyce has slammed mines minister Stirling Hinchliffe for an about face following a funding boost for mine rehabilitation.
- Rio speeds up Pilbara expansion with $676m investment (0) June 15, 2011
Rio Tinto has announced plans to accelerate its iron ore expansion programme in the Pilbara region with US$676 million of funding for early works and procurement.
- Mining tax risks investment: Barnett (0) June 15, 2011
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has claimed the Mineral Resources Rent Tax is seen as an investment risk in Europe.
- Kronic ban ‘unconstitutional’ distributors say (0) June 15, 2011
Western Australia’s ban on the sale and possession of synthetic cannabis has been labelled ‘unconstitutional’ by makers and distributors.
- Asciano win BHP coal contract (971) June 15, 2011
Asciano has entered into a long term agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal to haul coal from 2013.
- Twiggy, Ferguson trade racism accusations (0) June 15, 2011
The debate over the mining tax has taken an ugly turn, with the Resource Minister Martin Ferguson and Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest accusing each other of racism.
- Ausdrill wins drill and blast contracts (0) June 15, 2011
Ausdrill has been awarded several contracts worth $84 million.
- Xstrata ships first magnetite concentrate (0) June 15, 2011
Xstrata Copper has shipped its first magnetite concentrate this morning, making the miner Queensland first magnetite exporter.
- Carbon tax puts 3000 NSW jobs as risk (0) June 15, 2011
New South Wales’ leading industry body says the state could be hit the hardest by the proposed carbon tax, and the flow on effects may lead to massive job losses.
- ERA Ranger restarts uranium processing (0) June 15, 2011
Energy Resources Australia has restarted processing operations at its Ranger mine today.
- QLD provides mine rehab funding boost (0) June 14, 2011
Stilring Hinchliffe has announced $24.2 million in funding to ensure the safe management and rehabilitation of historic mine sites.
- Pike River was known to be dangerous: former safety supervisor (0) June 14, 2011
A previous Pike River Coal mine worker says the safety concerns at the site were well known prior to the explosions that killed 29 men in November.
- Cobar miners subsidise medical centre (0) June 14, 2011
Three mine operators in western New South Wales will subsidise half the rent of Cobar’s Primary Health Centre.
- BHP launch natural resources initiative (0) June 14, 2011
BHP Billiton and University College London are banding together to establish an Institute for Sustainable Resources in London and an International Energy Policy Institute in Adelaide.
- Mine workers sourced from east for WA project (0) June 14, 2011
Australia’s biggest gold miner is overlooking the traditional mining employment hub of Perth and looking towards the east coast to source its workers.
- Tinkler’s Aston in top 200 (0) June 14, 2011
Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s Aston Resources is now one of Australia’s 200 largest companies.
- Hunter coalmine battle escalates (0) June 14, 2011
A union battle between Xstrata and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union could go all the way to the OECD in France.
- Big miners hit hardest by changes to mining tax draft legislation (0) June 14, 2011
The new draft of the Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) has been met with criticism from many of Australia’s miners.
- WA bans Kronic (0) June 14, 2011
Western Australia has announced a ban on synthetic cannabis.
- Government improves uranium mining safety (0) June 14, 2011
The Federal Government has created a central database to track radiation dose histories of miners
- Lake memorial for Pike River victims (0) June 10, 2011
A granite memorial will be erected in a small Greymouth lake in memory of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Coal disaster in November.
- Brown calls for seabed mining investigation (0) June 10, 2011
Greens leader Bob Brown has called for an investigation into Pacific seabed mining.
- England suspends coal seam gas fracking (0) June 10, 2011
Fracking has been suspended in England, amid controversy of the coal seam gas (CSG) extraction process around the world.
- New campaign highlights good side of mining (0) June 10, 2011
A multi-million dollar marketing campaign which aims to improve the public perception of the mining industry will soon be kicked up a notch.
- Xstrata Mt Isa Mines to set enviro targets (0) June 10, 2011
Xstrata has announced that it has set its environmental targets for its Mt Isa operations.
- Xstrata gets go ahead for copper acquisition (0) June 10, 2011
Exco shareholders have approved the sale of the E1 and Monakoff copper tenements to Xstrata.
- BHP coal workers strike for first time in a decade (0) June 9, 2011
For the first time in ten years, Australian BHP coking-coal workers will strike, calling for job security and wage increases.
- Protestor stops coal train (0) June 9, 2011
A Greenpeace activist had halted a Hunter Valley coal train by bolting a steel box to the lines and locking himself inside.
- PM signs first mining lease deal (0) June 9, 2011
In an Australian first, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has signed a lease agreement between a mining company and traditional land owners.
- BHP environmental project ahead of schedule (0) June 9, 2011
BHP has announced that its Hunter River Remediation project is working ahead of schedule.
- Rio doubles driverless truck fleet (0) June 9, 2011
The number of driverless haul trucks will double at Rio Tinto’s Western Australian operations.
- Australian firm designs new massive excavator bucket (0) June 9, 2011
A massive 19.5 tonne excavator bucket, built by BAE Engineering and Solar, has made its way to Macarthur’s Coppabella coal mine.
- Central Coast miner farewelled today (0) June 9, 2011
The funeral for a man killed when part of a New South Wales central coast mine wall collapsed will be held today.
- Zenith Awards: Mining, Minerals & Exploration Category (0) June 9, 2011 PACE Today magazine has unveiled the finalists for its Mining, Minerals & Exploration Category in the Zenith Awards.
- QLD gov considering FIFO camp (0) June 9, 2011
QLD treasurer Andrew Fraser is to make a final decision on BMA’s proposed FIFO camp near Moranbah.
- One on One: LD Operations Managing Director Peter Ross [Video] (0) June 8, 2011
Jessica Burke sits down with LD Operations managing director Peter Ross to talk about his experiences in the mining industry and the latest on the company’s appeal at Margaret River.
- Kingsgate gets approvals at Thailand gold mine (0) June 8, 2011
Final approvals have been given to gold miner Kingsgate Consolidated to access all mining areas at the Chatree Gold Mine in central Thailand.
- Rio didn’t consult us about mining: NT traditional land owners (0) June 8, 2011
Mining giant Rio Tinto has been accused of failing to consult with several traditional land owners over a new lease agreement in the Northern Territory.
- CSIRO launch new mine mapping tech at CeBIT 2011 [Video] (0) June 8, 2011
Isaac Leung speaks to the CSIRO about their latest innovative mine mapping technology.
- QLD mining industry call for Kronic investigation (0) June 8, 2011
Queensland’s mining industry is the latest to call for an investigation into the use of Kronic on sites.
- Gold mining reality show premieres (9) June 8, 2011
A group of “everyday men” mining gold in Alaska will share their experiences in the premiere of a new reality show this week.
- Newcastle council demand infrastructure for Kooragang development (0) June 8, 2011
The Newcastle city council has called for new infrastructure before any development of the Kooragang Island coal export terminal occurs.
- Ausdrill director resigns (0) June 8, 2011
Ausdrill director James Askew has tendered his resignation from the board.
- New proposals for mine site cleanup (0) June 8, 2011
As part of the CIME Minerals Seminar Series at Curtin University, Professor in Mineral Economics Dr Pietro Guj has outlined a proposal to improve both environmental accountability and the bottom ...
- Opposition of Mudgee mine based on climate change (0) June 7, 2011
A coal mine in New South Wales that has been granted approval to double its production will be the first to face climate change as a legal argument against its ...
- $1.2 billion Chinese mining investment for Palmer (0) June 7, 2011
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has bounced back from yesterday’s criticism of his company by securing $1.2 billion in funding from a major Chinese bank for its $8 billion project in ...
- Thiess win $222m Peabody coal contract extension (0) June 7, 2011
Thiess has been awarded a contract extension for Peabody’s Wilpinjong coal mine.
- Austpac accelerates Newcastle iron recovery plant construction (0) June 7, 2011
Austpac Resources has announced that it has signed agreements with Kronos International to fund construction and operation of its Newcastleiron ore recovery plant.
- Report says most QLD coal seam gas wells not dangerous (0) June 7, 2011
A report by the Queensland government on the coal seam gas (CSG) industry in the state says most CSG well heads are operating within strict safety standards.
- Ausgold carries out $25 million share issue (0) June 7, 2011
Ausgold has carried out a $25 million placement to fund drilling at its Katanning gold project.
- Flinders Ports open to more miners (0) June 7, 2011
South Australian Flinders Ports has welcomed increased interest from miners.
- Coal miners ready to strike (0) June 6, 2011
Mining unions are coming together in preparation for a series of strikes at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s coal mines.
- Higher port charges for Pilbara miners (0) June 6, 2011
The Western Australian government is considering higher shipping charges for Australia’s mining giants.
- ERA misleading about Ranger uranium plans: environmentalists (0) June 6, 2011
Environmentalists have accused Energy Resources Australia (ERA) of ulterior motives over plans to expand its uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.
- NSW may raise coal royalty rates (0) June 6, 2011
New South Wales may follow Western Australia’s lead as premier Barry O’Farrell considers raising royalty rates on coal.
- Palmer pulls company from stock exchange (0) June 6, 2011
Clive Palmer has pulled a float of the Resourcehouse group on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
- QR sign haulage agreement with Gindalbie (0) June 6, 2011
Gindalbie has signed a 10 year rail haulage agreement with QR National for its Karara iron ore project.
- Central coast mine closed after worker killed (0) June 6, 2011
A coal miner has been killed in a fatal underground accident on the New South Wales central coast.
- Mining hall of fame saved (0) June 6, 2011
The Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been saved.
- Man dead at Rio Tinto port (0) June 6, 2011 Police have recovered the body of contractor after an accident at Rio Tinto’s Dampier port.
- Aus gold miner investigated for fraud in NZ (0) June 3, 2011
An Australian gold exploration and mining company is under scrutiny in New Zealand, accused of fraud in its application for exploration permits.
- Coal TV Ep.3 [Video] (0) June 3, 2011
Episode 3 of coal mining reality show – COAL
- ACM and AEL win Sandfire mining contracts (0) June 3, 2011
Australian Contract Mining and Abesque Engineering Limited have been awarded the mining and processing contracts for Sandfire’s DeGrussa project.
- More disappointment at Pike River (0) June 3, 2011
The plan to enter the disastrous Pike River Coal mine on New Zealand’s west coast has been hit with yet another set back.
- Rain still hurting Curragh coal mine (0) June 3, 2011
Wesfarmers have said that heavy rain in April is still impacting its open cut Curragh coal mine.
- Rio, Pilbara traditional owners sign Australian-first native title agreement (0) June 3, 2011
Four native title groups in the Pilbara have signed Australia’s most comprehensive native title agreements with mining giant Rio Tinto.
- BHP fires geologist for planking poster (0) June 3, 2011
A BHP geological engineer who created a spoof planking safety poster has reportedly been sacked.
- Seven miners sacked for planking (0) June 2, 2011
Seven miners have been sacked or suspended for planking at West Australian mines over the weekend.
- Barnett keeps Lanco to coal obligations (0) June 2, 2011
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has warned Indian power firm Lanco Infratech that it can not pull out of its coal deal.
- Rio announces joint venture with Chinese miner (0) June 2, 2011
Chinalco and Rio Tinto have announced a joint venture (JV) to explore mainland China.
- Australia, Germany increase mining collaboration (0) June 2, 2011
Australia and Germany have announced plans to increase co-operation and collaboration in the resource and energy sectors.
- Rio presents PM with reconciliation plan (0) June 2, 2011
Rio Tinto and Reconciliation Australia have taken steps to establish closer ties with business and Indigenous communities, with an action plan handed to Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday.
- Industry employer slams Fair Work decision on industrial action (0) June 2, 2011 Industry employer group AMMA says it is disappointed at the decision handed down by Fair Work Australia on industrial action procedure.
- QLD farmers fear ‘protected’ land still at risk from mining (0) June 2, 2011
More than 80 farms in the Queensland Central Highlands may still be threatened by coal mining, despite being declared part of a “protected area” of agricultural land earlier this week. ...
- Coolgardie plans mine vehicle levy (0) June 2, 2011
The Shire of Coolgardie is looking to a levy on mining haul trucks to deal with increased traffic volumes on its roads.
- BHP iron ore train derailed (23) June 2, 2011
BHP Billiton has seen a derailment of an iron ore train on its Newman line in the Pilbara.
- Mining unions to meet with BMA (0) June 1, 2011
Queensland mining unions met with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) this morning to discuss working conditions.
- Pike River commissioners costing $1 million (0) June 1, 2011
The New Zealand government will pay almost $1 million in fees to the three commissioners investigating the Pike River Coal tragedy.
- Twiggy Forrest stepping down as FMG boss (0) June 1, 2011
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest will step down from his position as chief executive of mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
- Bligh announces billion dollar Abbot Point coal expansion (0) June 1, 2011
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has announced a massive $6.2 billion upgrade of the Abbot Point coal terminal.
- Woodside settles on sexual discrimination case (0) June 1, 2011
A former Woodside executive has been awarded $170 000 over a sexual discrimination claim relating to her maternity leave.
- Burrup to block Yara explosives plant (0) June 1, 2011
Burrup Fertilisers’ Pankaj Oswal says he will block Yara International’s planned explosives plant on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula.
- Record fine for WA metalwork company paying workers $3 an hour (0) June 1, 2011
A metalwork company in Western Australia has been charged a record penalty and ordered to repay with interest the tradesmen it paid less than $3 an hour.
- Newcastle Uni secures mining research funds (0) June 1, 2011
The University of Newcastle has been granted more than one million dollars to develop new mining technology.
- Pacific National expands coal rail facilities (0) June 1, 2011
Pacific National has invested more than $150 million into the development of new coal train maintenance facilities in Queensland.
- Mining village begins in Blayney (0) June 1, 2011
Initial work has begun in Blayney, in central west New South Wales, on a temporary accommodation village for miners.
- Cazaly considering iron ore export options (0) May 31, 2011
Cazaly Resources is reconsidering its export options after being locked out of Kwinana and Fremantle ports.
- New policies to protect QLD cropping land (0) May 31, 2011
In an Australian first, the Queensland government has introduced policy to protect cropping land in two key regions from mining and other development.
- Police protect CSG meeting in Brisbane (0) May 31, 2011
Police have formed a line to protect coal seam gas miners in Brisbane from angry protestors.
- Extra training for Indigenous mine workers (0) May 31, 2011
Indigenous employees at a mine in north-west Queensland have received special training to help them to secure jobs when the mine closes.
- Clive Palmer says Australia “racist” towards China (0) May 31, 2011
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has labelled Australia “outstandingly racist” claiming they are slowing down Chinese growth and damaging investment.
- UN probe Lynas rare earths plant (0) May 31, 2011
The UN has begun an investigation into whether Lynas Corporation’s Malaysian rare earths refinery may emit radioactive pollution.
- Margaret River declared no go zone for coal mining (0) May 31, 2011
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has announced that no mining will occur in the Margaret River region, even if it gains formal approval.
- Youngest ever student enrols at WA School of Mines (0) May 31, 2011
While others her age are yet to finish year 10, one student in Western Australia has enrolled to begin studying at university.
- One on One: Kingsgate Consolidated’s Gavin Thomas [Video] (0) May 30, 2011
Australian Mining’s Jessica Burke sits down with Kingsgate Consolidated CEO Gavin Thomas.
- Maccas imports workers to fill gap caused by mines (0) May 30, 2011
As the skills shortage becomes increasingly dire and jobs in the mining and resource sectors offering huge financial incentives for employees, a Queensland McDonald’s has been forced to recruit staff ...
- Macklin supports Gove decision (0) May 30, 2011
Federal indigenous minister Jenny Macklin has supported the Gove mining lease agreement between the Northern Land Council and Rio Tinto.
- NZ govt could own Pike River: PM (0) May 30, 2011
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has not ruled out the possibility of his government owning the Pike River Coal mine.
- PM looks towards 20% women in resource sector (0) May 30, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told an audience of female miners that the mining boom will only benefit Australia if women are included.
- New health and safety regulations in NSW (0) May 30, 2011
New health and safety regulations have officially been passed through the Legislative Council in New South Wales as part of the federal government’s national harmonisation.
- Brierty win Karara iron ore contract (0) May 30, 2011
Brierty has been awarded the hematite mining and services contract for the Karara iron ore project.
- Queensland coal strikes ‘may be only option’, Union says (0) May 30, 2011
Union negotiations at BMA’s Queensland coal mines have come to a standstill.
- Wong denies WA being “punished” over mining royalties (0) May 30, 2011
Federal finance minister Penny Wong says Western Australia will not be “punished” over its royalty rates, part of which will be shared amongst other states.
- South Australia seeks to poach WA miners (0) May 30, 2011
The South Australian Government has unveiled a new campaign to draw miners to the state, away from Western Australia.
- Four years, that’s how longs it’s been… (0) May 27, 2011
The FIFO Bachelor – Brett Gilbert – discusses some of the problems many a FIFO miner faces, and some solutions he’s found.
- Low coal sales hit the Hunter Valley (0) May 27, 2011
A huge drop in coal exports could cost the Hunter Valley $2 billion.
- Pike River recovery delayed again (0) May 27, 2011
Plans for recovery teams to enter the Pike River Coal mine have again been delayed by unsafe gas levels.
- Coal miner looks to town rather than FIFO camps (0) May 27, 2011
Stanmore Coal is looking to establish its central Queensland workers in local towns rather than in traditional mining camps.
- QLD introduces workplace safety reforms (0) May 27, 2011
New laws have been passed in Queensland to increase protections for workers and reduce red tape for businesses.
- Kronic use hits Hunter Valley (0) May 27, 2011
Drug screening services are setting up in the Hunter Valley to test for Kronic use.
- Swan, Barnett clash over royalties promises (5) May 27, 2011
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has denied accusations from Wayne Swan that he is misleading Australians over royalty rises in his budget.
- Rio Tinto’s Gove wins mining approval (0) May 27, 2011
Rio Tinto Alcan has received approval for a forty year mining lease at its Gove site.
- Rio Tinto Gove mine decision pending (0) May 26, 2011
Rio Tinto is still waiting on approval for a forty year lease agreement on its Gove bauxite and alumina mine.
- Magellan review Wiluna lead plans (0) May 26, 2011
Magellan Metals is deciding the future of its controversial lead mine.
- [Video] Blasting Tsunami (0) May 26, 2011 Underwater blasting captured on camera.
- QLD girls introduced to careers in mining (0) May 26, 2011
A careers forum targeted at young girls has introduced them to what’s involved with work in the resource sector.
- New minerals sand mine in NSW operational by 2014 (0) May 26, 2011
Bemax Metals has announced a new mine it hopes to have up and running in New South Wales in the next few years.
- Atlas Iron chairman retires (0) May 26, 2011
Atlas Iron chairman Geoff Clifford has announced his resignation.
- Mining company surrenders exploration rights on traditional land (0) May 26, 2011
A mining company that was given permission to drill on sacred sites has been praised by the traditional owners for deciding not to explore there.
- BHP coal union scuffle (0) May 25, 2011 BHP Billiton and unions are reportedly in discussions over industrial action at a number of its Queensland coal mines.
- Cyanide discovered in Gladstone stormwater drains (0) May 25, 2011
There are concerns for the health Gladstone residents, following traces of cyanide being discovered in water samples from a stormwater drain outside the Orica plant.
- Birth of Pike River victim’s baby “bittersweet” (0) May 25, 2011
The birth of a baby girl whose father is one of the Pike River Coal victims has been a “bittersweet” moment for the family.
- Iluka sees massive jump in share prices (0) May 25, 2011
Iluka Resources has announced a massive increase in its share price at its latest annual general meeting.
- Northern Illawarra CSG needs greater scrutiny: geologist (0) May 25, 2011
Concerns over plans to sink coal seam gas wells in the Illawarra have been raised by an industry insider.
- Cobar silver mine approved (0) May 25, 2011
Cobar Consolidated Resources (CCR) has been given the go ahead for the development of its Wonawinta silver mine.
- NZ Govt may fund Pike River body recovery (0) May 25, 2011
The New Zealand government says it may fund a recovery plan for the bodies of the Pike River Coal victims, if it is credible and likely to succeed.
- King of the Hills gold mine starts production (0) May 25, 2011
Gold production has begun at St Barbara’s King of the Hills underground mine.
- Diesel powers Pilbara as stop gap solution (0) May 25, 2011
Emergency diesel generators will be shipped to the Pilbara after a bungled state budget.
- PM to meet with mining women (0) May 25, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will meet with up to 200 women from the resource sector in central Queensland on Friday.
- Greens policies on coal mine ban slammed (0) May 25, 2011
Calls by the Australian Greens to ban new coal mines has been labeled potentially catastrophic by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs.
- Grylls rejects Grattan regional royalties report (0) May 24, 2011
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has rejected a report labelling his Royalties for Regions scheme a failure.
- Teams entering Pike River (0) May 24, 2011
Rescuers will enter the Pike River Coal mine next week, but the bodies of the 29 miners entombed in there will not be recovered for weeks, the receiver says.
- Newcastle Ports brushes off Tinkler comments (0) May 24, 2011
Newcastle Port Corporation has ignored criticism from Nathan Tinkler following the announcement of his coal loader plans.
- Royalties for regions labelled a waste of money (0) May 24, 2011
Western Australia’s Royalties for Region program has been slammed as a waste of money.
- Inquest into Port Hedland mine workers death begins (0) May 24, 2011
A coronial inquest into the death of a worker at a Port Hedland site began today.
- Federal Minister no-show at mining conference (0) May 24, 2011
Attendees of a key mining conference in Broken Hill have been disappointed by the federal Minister for Resources failure to show up.
- Centennial’s Awaba coal mine extension approved (0) May 24, 2011
The New South Wales Planning Department has approved Centennial Coal’s Awaba mine extension.
- Drilling begins at Belanglo State Forest (0) May 24, 2011
A subsidiary of Cockatoo Coal has begun drilling exploratory wells in the Belanglo State Forest.
- QLD communities form mining alliance (0) May 24, 2011
Delegates from Queensland mining communities have joined together to form a state wide community mining group.
- Santos plant workers sacked for planking on smokestacks (0) May 23, 2011
Two South Australian resource workers have been fired for planking on top of a plant’s smokestacks, 60 metres off the ground.
- GR Engineering enters into $360 million contract (0) May 23, 2011
GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the development of Moly Mines’ processing plant.
- Union comments about Pike River “churlish”: NZ PM (0) May 23, 2011
The New Zealand Prime Minister has slammed comments by a union boss that Pike River management worked too closely with the government and were not subjected to proper scrutiny.
- Xstrata copper smelter phase out backed by Mt Isa (0) May 23, 2011
The Mount Isa community has offered support for Xstrata’s decision to close its copper smelting and refinery operations.
- Choosy workers damaging resource sector: QRC boss (0) May 23, 2011
The head of Queensland’s leading industry body says choosy workers are making will make it difficult to fill the skills gaps in the state.
- Iron ore development in South Australia; New South Wales (0) May 23, 2011
Iron ore explorers have formed an alliance to develop infrastructure in South Australia and New South Wales.
- Benchmark coal wash plant in Mongolia (0) May 23, 2011 A benchmark coal wash plant in the new mining hotspot of Mongolia has hit its critical ‘lights on’ date with the help of nine Australian electrical engineers.
- Tinkler coal loader plans to go public (0) May 23, 2011
Nathan Tinkler says in 30 days he will lodge plans for his coal loaders at a former BHP Billiton in Mayfield.
- Ban on all new NSW coal mining operations (0) May 23, 2011
New restrictions in New South Wales from today will aim to solve the disputes between farmers and miners by placing a moratorium all new coal mining. CSG and petroleum until ...
- Easternwell signs agreement with Fortescue (0) May 20, 2011
Easternwell will provide drilling services for Fortescue Metals Group.
- Maitland to Minimbah track starting (0) May 20, 2011
The $270 million train line from Maitland to Minimbah third track project is due to start in coming weeks.
- Bechtel, unions meet after Rio Tinto Yarwun 2 accident (0) May 20, 2011
Bechtel managing director Andy Greig yesterday met with unions following a serious accident at its Yarwun 2 construction site.
- WA will share iron ore profits: Swan (0) May 20, 2011
Western Australia may lose out on $2 billion from raised royalty rates on iron ore miners, under federal treasurer Wayne Swan’s plans to share the resource profits with other states.
- Tougher regulations may stop Ipswich mining: QRC boss (0) May 20, 2011
The head of Queensland’s leading industry body says it is unlikely new coal mining will occur in Ipswich’s rural areas due to a population build up over recent years.
- Xstrata copper smelter workers get taskforce (0) May 20, 2011
The Queensland Government will set up a taskforce to help workers affected by Xstrata shutting down its copper smelting and refinery works.
- AMEC says EPA lacking transparency (0) May 20, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has slammed the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority for lack of transparency.
- AMEC slams iron ore royalty rate increase (1) May 20, 2011
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies have slammed the West Australian Government’s decision to increase mining royalty rates.
- Mining boom to benefit WA by $4bn a year (0) May 19, 2011
Western Australia looks set to receive $4 billion per year in mining royalties.
- Dubbo bids for $20 million mining school (0) May 19, 2011
The New South Wales city of Dubbo has made an initial bid for a mining school in the area.
- Rio Tinto Yarwun 2 refinery worker loses leg (0) May 19, 2011
A worker has had his right leg partially amputated following an accident at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site.
- Bradken acquires Wear Protect Systems (0) May 19, 2011
Bradken has acquired Wear Protect Systems in Western Australia for $13.3 million.
- Rio Tinto, Laramide search NT for uranium (0) May 19, 2011
Laramide Resources and Rio Tinto Exploration have entered into a joint venture to explore for uranium in the Northern Territory.
- CSG needs better planning: expert (0) May 19, 2011
A leading natural resources expert says Australia needs to establish more sustainable land use planning before coal seam gas (CSG) mining is permitted.
- Carbon price to tax mining (0) May 19, 2011 The Queensland Resources Council is calling for the Government to take a transitional approach to a carbon tax.
- Bougainville Copper to reopen PNG mine (2) May 19, 2011
The Panguna copper mine on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville could reopen within five years.
- Xstrata smelter closure a carbon price warning: QRC (0) May 19, 2011
Xstrata’s decision to close its copper smelter is a warning of the fragility of the Australian resources sector global competitiveness, the Queensland Resources Council warns.
- Port Pirie iron ore approval recommended (0) May 18, 2011
The South Australian Development Assessment Commission has recommended the approval of WPG Resources iron ore storage facility at Port Pirie.
- Tougher rules for Cockburn Cement plant (0) May 18, 2011
Western Australian Environment Minister Bill Marmion has announced tough new environmental restrictions on the Cockburn Cement plant in Munster following years of complaints, government reports and a parliamentary inquiry.
- Bob Irwin in court over CSG protest (0) May 18, 2011
The Crocodile Hunter’s father is facing court today charged with disobeying police during an anti-coal seam gas (CSG) rally in Queensland.
- Xstrata Coal push ahead on Rolleston (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata is set to forge ahead with the expansion of its Rolleston coal mine in Queensland.
- Xstrata fined for disturbing Aboriginal artefacts (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata has been fined for the second time in as many months for causing disturbances to surrounding communities.
- NRW wins BHP contract (12) May 18, 2011
NRW Holdings has won a 12 month contract for BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
- Find a different way to get into Pike River: families (0) May 18, 2011
The families of the Pike River Coal victims say they want a reconnaissance to recover the bodies of the 29 men who lay entombed in the mine.
- FIFO miner caught with illegal reptiles (0) May 18, 2011
A Pilbara FIFO miner has been fined nearly $4000 after been caught with four native snakes and a skink.
- Xstrata Mt Isa to phase out copper smelting (0) May 18, 2011
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines will phase out copper smelting and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.
- Second body seen inside Pike River (0) May 17, 2011
A second body has been seen in footage shot inside the Pike River coal mine, according to the families of the victims.
- Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal ramping up (0) May 17, 2011
Despite the floods still pinching Queensland coal output, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal is set to see high levels of activity again.
- Coal miner appeals Margaret River decision (0) May 17, 2011
LD Operations is lodging an appeal against its proposal for an underground coal mine in West Australia’s Margaret River region.
- QLD and WA collaborate to solve mining skills shortage (0) May 17, 2011
As the skills shortage in the resource industry continues to worsen, peak industry groups in Western Australia and Queensland have joined with a national industry skills council to address the ...
- Cazaly Resources iron ore export plan scuttled (0) May 17, 2011
West Australian transport minister Troy Buswell and Fremantle MP Adele Carles are seeking to block Cazaly Resources Fremantle port export plan.
- Pike River managers hire top defence lawyers (0) May 17, 2011
The former managers of Pike River Coal have employed top defence lawyers to fight accusations they are to blame for the deaths of the 29 men inside the mine in ...
- A century of mine rescue (0) May 16, 2011
The Miners Hall of Fame celebrated 100 years of the Goldfields’ mine emergency response competition this weekend.
- Miner fined $10 000 for 2009 incident (0) May 16, 2011
A miner with 40 years experience who accidentally ran over a co-worker three years ago will have to pay a fine, after already losing his career.
- Pike River miner farewelled today (0) May 16, 2011
Nearly six months after his death, Pike River Coal miner Chris Duggan will be farewelled at a memorial service in Greymouth today.
- Tasmania’s mining boom (0) May 16, 2011
Tasmania’s mining industry is at its highest point in decades.
- QLD farmer to lock bauxite miner out (0) May 16, 2011
A Queensland farmer says he will lock his gates today if a mining exploration company tried to enter his land.
- Drill and blasting best practices [Podcast] (0) May 16, 2011
Rob Goddard, a senior mining engineer at BCD Resources talks to MiningIQ about drilling and blasting best practice on site.
- Federal Minister wants NSW, Victorian uranium ban lifted (0) May 16, 2011
The Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has called on Victoria and New South Wales to rethink the bans on uranium mining.
- St Barbara propose gold merger with Catalpa (0) May 16, 2011
St Barbara has proposed a merger with fellow gold miner Catalpa Resources.
- QRC boss discusses mining concerns with farmers (0) May 13, 2011
Farmers in Queensland’s Central Highlands have met with the state’s leading industry body to discuss their concerns for their land in light of the mining boom.
- Chilean miner wants his note back (0) May 13, 2011
The Chilean miner who wrote the note that gave hope for a rescue at the San Jose mine wants it back.
- Man dies at Rio Tinto mine (0) May 13, 2011
A man has died at Rio Tinto’s Clermont mine near Rockhampton.
- BHP’s Olympic Dam plan released today (0) May 13, 2011
BHP Billiton will today release its revised plans for the expansion of its Olympic Dam mine.
- Metrocoal doubles thermal coal resources (0) May 12, 2011
Metrocoal has increased its Bundi project’s thermal coal resources by 56% to 923 million tonnes.
- Greens say politicians prevented CSG inquiry (0) May 12, 2011
Australian Greens leader Bob Brown has accused Liberal and Labor senators of standing in the way of the party’s proposed senate enquiry into the coal seam gas (CSG) industry.
- Grants for mining safety launched in Mudgee (0) May 12, 2011
Schools and community groups in Mudgee could receive up to $2000 for identifying their own health and safety challenges.
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