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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tasmania reiterates mining’s importance (0) May 12, 2011 As the five year anniversary of the Beaconsfield mining disaster passes, Tasmania has reconfirmed the importance of mining to the State.
One in ten miners on legal drugs (0) May 12, 2011 An average of 10% of all miners tested were positive for synthetic cannabis following a recent drug blitz on West Australian mines.
BHP making more money than it can spend (0) May 12, 2011 Due to the boom in the resource sector and increasing commodity prices, BHP is making money faster that it can spend it.
What the federal budget means for mining (0) May 11, 2011 The Federal Budget has unveiled some interesting changes for the mining industry, and reveals the investment from mining companies in the next financial year will be eight times higher than ...
Beaconsfield miners return to mine site (0) May 11, 2011 On the fifth anniversary of their rescue, survivors of the Beaconsfield gold mine disaster yesterday returned to the place where they spent two weeks trapped underground.
High lead levels at Geraldton (0) May 11, 2011 The Geraldton Port Authority has discovered “unacceptable levels of lead” in a shipment of copper concentrate.
Hinchcliffe welcomes QLD mining focus in federal budget (0) May 11, 2011 Queensland’s Employment Skills and Mining Minister has praised the federal government for its efforts to boost skilled worker number in Queensland in last night’s budget.
Federal budget impacts mining regions (0) May 11, 2011 The announcement of the federal showed a dependence on the mining industry but it will impact various mining regions in different ways.
Skilled migration for the mining industry (0) May 11, 2011 Employers in the resource in industry are urging the Federal Government to ignore demands from political groups and unions opposed to increasing the level of skilled migration.
Federal budget dependant on mining (0) May 11, 2011 The Federal Government has announced a budget dependant on the mining and resources industries and especially its involvement in the “Asian century.”
Coal miner bought by recruitment firm (0) May 11, 2011 Recruitment and labour hire firm Humanis has acquired nearly half of coal miner Springsure Mining.
Audit finds dangers in other NZ mines (0) May 10, 2011 The audit of coal mines in New Zealand following the Pike River Coal mine tragedy has found two mines are not compliant with health and safety regulations.
Copper slurry spill at Darwin (0) May 10, 2011 There has been another copper concentrate spill at the Port of Darwin.
First coal load at Abbot Point’s new berth (0) May 10, 2011 The first ship to receive coal from the Abbot Point coal terminal following expansion, is preparing to sail.
$US129 million expansion at Cobar mine (0) May 10, 2011 The Glencore-owned Cobar copper mine could see a huge boost to production, with a $US139 million expansion.
Opposition claims budget too reliant on China (0) May 9, 2011 The federal shadow resource spokesman has slammed the mining tax proposed by the Gillard government, saying it underpins the budget and is causing other policies to fall apart.
NSW mining supports young talent in Hunter (0) May 6, 2011 Over 100 teenagers from the Hunter region have been given free access to films and workshops to increase their knowledge and interest in the resources sector.
Australian govt supports Leighton Holding Iraq construction project (0) May 5, 2011 A $US733 million contract for Leighton Holdings to construct enhanced crude oil facilities in southern Iraq has been met with support from the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).
New laws in NSW for mining and agriculture conflicts (0) May 5, 2011 The New South Wales government has introduced a new regime to deal with conflicts between agriculture and tourism and the coal seam and coal seam gas (CSG) industries.
New laws in WA protect wine region from mining (0) May 5, 2011 It could become harder to mine in Western Australia’s Margaret River wine-growing region, as the state government considers new legislation to protect the area.
Harmonised workplace safety laws a long time coming (0) May 5, 2011 New South Wales’ peak resource industry body says the introduction of new harmonised workplace health and safety laws will bring the state into the 21st century.
Xstrata faces court over QLD coal mine (0) May 4, 2011 Mining giant Xstrata will be in court today to defend the greenhouse impacts of its proposed Wandoan coal mine.
$1 trillion potential at SA site (0) May 4, 2011 The relaxation of legislation for non-military access in South Australia could result in $1 trillion worth of mineral wealth, according to the state’s peak mining body.
Supporters of Camberwell mine not entitled to comment (0) May 4, 2011 A native title claimant has hit back at what he says are people unqualified to make comments or decisions about the proposed Ashton Coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
No charge for BHP’s Olympic Dam accident (0) May 3, 2011 The shaft failure at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine in 2009 that cost over $200 million has not been resulted in prosecution for the company.
Bathurst Resources denies Pike River bid (0) May 2, 2011 A “positive” announcement tomorrow from Bathurst Resources will not be its intentions to bid on the embattled Pike River Coal mine.
More consultation needed from NSW govt for coal mining strategies (0) May 2, 2011 New South Wales’ leading resource industry body has urged the state government to make involvement with communities, industry and stake holders a top priority as it develops new strategies.
Mining boom could increase inflation: govt (0) May 2, 2011 Australia faces an increase in inflation as the mining boom is expected to continue its growth over the next two years, the Treasury says.
Peculiar Knob award iron ore rail contract (0) April 29, 2011 WPG Resources have announced a rail haulage agreement with Genesee & Wyoming Australia for iron ore transportation from Peculiar Knob.
Aussie mum wants son’s body back from Pike River (0) April 29, 2011 The discovery of a fully-clothed body inside the Pike River coal mine has increased calls from families to retrieve the bodies of victims.
Rio increases Indigenous involvement in Pilbara (0) April 29, 2011 Rio Tinto says a new contract of more than $160 million for Pilbara construction works is a positive step towards increasing Indigenous business involvement.
Man arrested entering Pike River (0) April 29, 2011 A man has been arrested and charged for unlawfully entering the Pike River coal mine.
Don’t waste the boom, IMF warns (0) April 29, 2011 The International Monetary Fund says the Australian Government should use revenue from the mining boom to support its ageing population.
Body in Pike River changes nothing: NZ PM (0) April 29, 2011 New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the discovery of a fully clothed body inside the Pike River Coal mine where 29 men were killed changes little.
Xstrata sign iron ore rail deal (0) April 29, 2011 Xstrata has announced a rail deal with Queensland Rail (QR) and Pacific National to transport iron ore.
Miners give Hall of Fame a lifeline (0) April 28, 2011 The WA mining industry has donated more than half a million dollars to ensure Kalgoorlie’s Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame remains open.
Sandfire begins DeGrussa development (0) April 28, 2011 Sandfire Resources have carried out maiden blasting for the excavation of the box-cut to establish portal entrance.
QLD govt should fund health, not mining companies: MP (0) April 28, 2011 The Queensland Government needs to provide more funding for health infrastructure, and should not rely on mining and energy companies, according to a state MP.
Aborigines protest coal mining (0) April 28, 2011 Police have removed a group of Aborigines protesting against Ashton Coal’s proposed mine in the Hunter Valley.
Fully clothed body found inside Pike River mine (0) April 28, 2011 A fully clothed body has been seen inside the Pike River Coal mine, indicating some of the 29 men killed in the mine may have survived the first blast.
Explosives fine for quarry (0) April 28, 2011 A man has been fined $10 000 for dangerously storing explosives.
Hire vehicle shortage hits mines (0) April 28, 2011 Car hire firms in Queensland say a shortage of vehicles is making it difficult to get miners to sites in the Bowen Basin.
Solomon Islands revoke Australian mining licence (0) April 27, 2011 The Solomon Islands Government says a prospecting licence granted to Axoim Mining is not valid after the minister was sacked.
QLD farmers to fight bauxite exploration (0) April 27, 2011 Some Queensland farmers say a mining exploration company wants to access their properties for bauxite exploration.
Seven miners have been sacked or suspended for planking at West Australian mines over the weekend.
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has warned Indian power firm Lanco Infratech that it can not pull out of its coal deal.
Chinalco and Rio Tinto have announced a joint venture (JV) to explore mainland China.
Australia and Germany have announced plans to increase co-operation and collaboration in the resource and energy sectors.
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.
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. ...
The Shire of Coolgardie is looking to a levy on mining haul trucks to deal with increased traffic volumes on its roads.
BHP Billiton has seen a derailment of an iron ore train on its Newman line in the Pilbara.
Queensland mining unions met with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) this morning to discuss working conditions.
The New Zealand government will pay almost $1 million in fees to the three commissioners investigating the Pike River Coal tragedy.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest will step down from his position as chief executive of mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has announced a massive $6.2 billion upgrade of the Abbot Point coal terminal.
A former Woodside executive has been awarded $170 000 over a sexual discrimination claim relating to her maternity leave.
Burrup Fertilisers’ Pankaj Oswal says he will block Yara International’s planned explosives plant on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula.
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.
The University of Newcastle has been granted more than one million dollars to develop new mining technology.
Pacific National has invested more than $150 million into the development of new coal train maintenance facilities in Queensland.
Initial work has begun in Blayney, in central west New South Wales, on a temporary accommodation village for miners.
Cazaly Resources is reconsidering its export options after being locked out of Kwinana and Fremantle ports.
In an Australian first, the Queensland government has introduced policy to protect cropping land in two key regions from mining and other development.
Police have formed a line to protect coal seam gas miners in Brisbane from angry protestors.
Indigenous employees at a mine in north-west Queensland have received special training to help them to secure jobs when the mine closes.
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has labelled Australia “outstandingly racist” claiming they are slowing down Chinese growth and damaging investment.
The UN has begun an investigation into whether Lynas Corporation’s Malaysian rare earths refinery may emit radioactive pollution.
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has announced that no mining will occur in the Margaret River region, even if it gains formal approval.
While others her age are yet to finish year 10, one student in Western Australia has enrolled to begin studying at university.
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Australian Mining’s Jessica Burke sits down with Kingsgate Consolidated CEO Gavin Thomas.
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 ...
Federal indigenous minister Jenny Macklin has supported the Gove mining lease agreement between the Northern Land Council and Rio Tinto.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has not ruled out the possibility of his government owning the Pike River Coal mine.
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 have officially been passed through the Legislative Council in New South Wales as part of the federal government’s national harmonisation.
Brierty has been awarded the hematite mining and services contract for the Karara iron ore project.
Union negotiations at BMA’s Queensland coal mines have come to a standstill.
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.
The South Australian Government has unveiled a new campaign to draw miners to the state, away from Western Australia.
The FIFO Bachelor – Brett Gilbert – discusses some of the problems many a FIFO miner faces, and some solutions he’s found.
A huge drop in coal exports could cost the Hunter Valley $2 billion.
Plans for recovery teams to enter the Pike River Coal mine have again been delayed by unsafe gas levels.
Stanmore Coal is looking to establish its central Queensland workers in local towns rather than in traditional mining camps.
New laws have been passed in Queensland to increase protections for workers and reduce red tape for businesses.
Drug screening services are setting up in the Hunter Valley to test for Kronic use.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has denied accusations from Wayne Swan that he is misleading Australians over royalty rises in his budget.
Rio Tinto Alcan has received approval for a forty year mining lease at its Gove site.
Rio Tinto is still waiting on approval for a forty year lease agreement on its Gove bauxite and alumina mine.
Magellan Metals is deciding the future of its controversial lead mine.
A careers forum targeted at young girls has introduced them to what’s involved with work in the resource sector.
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 Geoff Clifford has announced his resignation.
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.
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.
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 Resources has announced a massive increase in its share price at its latest annual general meeting.
Concerns over plans to sink coal seam gas wells in the Illawarra have been raised by an industry insider.
Cobar Consolidated Resources (CCR) has been given the go ahead for the development of its Wonawinta silver mine.
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.
Gold production has begun at St Barbara’s King of the Hills underground mine.
Emergency diesel generators will be shipped to the Pilbara after a bungled state budget.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will meet with up to 200 women from the resource sector in central Queensland on Friday.
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.
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has rejected a report labelling his Royalties for Regions scheme a failure.
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 Port Corporation has ignored criticism from Nathan Tinkler following the announcement of his coal loader plans.
Western Australia’s Royalties for Region program has been slammed as a waste of money.
A coronial inquest into the death of a worker at a Port Hedland site began today.
Attendees of a key mining conference in Broken Hill have been disappointed by the federal Minister for Resources failure to show up.
The New South Wales Planning Department has approved Centennial Coal’s Awaba mine extension.
A subsidiary of Cockatoo Coal has begun drilling exploratory wells in the Belanglo State Forest.
Delegates from Queensland mining communities have joined together to form a state wide community mining group.
Two South Australian resource workers have been fired for planking on top of a plant’s smokestacks, 60 metres off the ground.
GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the development of Moly Mines’ processing plant.
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.
The Mount Isa community has offered support for Xstrata’s decision to close its copper smelting and refinery operations.
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 explorers have formed an alliance to develop infrastructure in South Australia and New South Wales.
Nathan Tinkler says in 30 days he will lodge plans for his coal loaders at a former BHP Billiton in Mayfield.
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 will provide drilling services for Fortescue Metals Group.
The $270 million train line from Maitland to Minimbah third track project is due to start in coming weeks.
Bechtel managing director Andy Greig yesterday met with unions following a serious accident at its Yarwun 2 construction site.
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.
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.
The Queensland Government will set up a taskforce to help workers affected by Xstrata shutting down its copper smelting and refinery works.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has slammed the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority for lack of transparency.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies have slammed the West Australian Government’s decision to increase mining royalty rates.
Western Australia looks set to receive $4 billion per year in mining royalties.
The New South Wales city of Dubbo has made an initial bid for a mining school in the area.
A worker has had his right leg partially amputated following an accident at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site.
Bradken has acquired Wear Protect Systems in Western Australia for $13.3 million.
Laramide Resources and Rio Tinto Exploration have entered into a joint venture to explore for uranium in the Northern Territory.
A leading natural resources expert says Australia needs to establish more sustainable land use planning before coal seam gas (CSG) mining is permitted.
The Panguna copper mine on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville could reopen within five years.
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.
The South Australian Development Assessment Commission has recommended the approval of WPG Resources iron ore storage facility at Port Pirie.
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.
The Crocodile Hunter’s father is facing court today charged with disobeying police during an anti-coal seam gas (CSG) rally in Queensland.
Xstrata is set to forge ahead with the expansion of its Rolleston coal mine in Queensland.
Xstrata has been fined for the second time in as many months for causing disturbances to surrounding communities.
NRW Holdings has won a 12 month contract for BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
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.
A Pilbara FIFO miner has been fined nearly $4000 after been caught with four native snakes and a skink.
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines will phase out copper smelting and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.
A second body has been seen in footage shot inside the Pike River coal mine, according to the families of the victims.
Despite the floods still pinching Queensland coal output, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal is set to see high levels of activity again.
LD Operations is lodging an appeal against its proposal for an underground coal mine in West Australia’s Margaret River region.
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 ...
West Australian transport minister Troy Buswell and Fremantle MP Adele Carles are seeking to block Cazaly Resources Fremantle port export plan.
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 ...
The Miners Hall of Fame celebrated 100 years of the Goldfields’ mine emergency response competition this weekend.
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.
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 industry is at its highest point in decades.
A Queensland farmer says he will lock his gates today if a mining exploration company tried to enter his land.
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Rob Goddard, a senior mining engineer at BCD Resources talks to MiningIQ about drilling and blasting best practice on site.
The Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has called on Victoria and New South Wales to rethink the bans on uranium mining.
St Barbara has proposed a merger with fellow gold miner Catalpa Resources.
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.
The Chilean miner who wrote the note that gave hope for a rescue at the San Jose mine wants it back.
A man has died at Rio Tinto’s Clermont mine near Rockhampton.
BHP Billiton will today release its revised plans for the expansion of its Olympic Dam mine.
Metrocoal has increased its Bundi project’s thermal coal resources by 56% to 923 million tonnes.
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.
Schools and community groups in Mudgee could receive up to $2000 for identifying their own health and safety challenges.
As the five year anniversary of the Beaconsfield mining disaster passes, Tasmania has reconfirmed the importance of mining to the State.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has criticised the federal budget, saying it relies too much on mining.
An average of 10% of all miners tested were positive for synthetic cannabis following a recent drug blitz on West Australian mines.
Due to the boom in the resource sector and increasing commodity prices, BHP is making money faster that it can spend it.
Three quarters of Queensland’s mines are still filled with water.
Vastly differing mining compensations have seen Hunter Valley councils effectively miss out on funding.
On the fifth anniversary of their rescue, survivors of the Beaconsfield gold mine disaster yesterday returned to the place where they spent two weeks trapped underground.
The Geraldton Port Authority has discovered “unacceptable levels of lead” in a shipment of copper concentrate.
Queensland’s Employment Skills and Mining Minister has praised the federal government for its efforts to boost skilled worker number in Queensland in last night’s budget.
The announcement of the federal showed a dependence on the mining industry but it will impact various mining regions in different ways.
Barminco has won the underground mining contract for AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam mine.
Employers in the resource in industry are urging the Federal Government to ignore demands from political groups and unions opposed to increasing the level of skilled migration.
The Federal Government has announced a budget dependant on the mining and resources industries and especially its involvement in the “Asian century.”
Recruitment and labour hire firm Humanis has acquired nearly half of coal miner Springsure Mining.
A government review in the latest Federal budget has confirmed the value of Geoscience Australia in developing the nation’s resources.
BHP Billiton has approved the Misery open pit project at its EKATI Diamond Mine in Canada.
The audit of coal mines in New Zealand following the Pike River Coal mine tragedy has found two mines are not compliant with health and safety regulations.
There has been another copper concentrate spill at the Port of Darwin.
Voyager Resources is the latest ASX-listed mining company to expand its operations into the growing Mongolian market.
The world’s shift towards export and trading with Asia is the most significant event since the industrial revolution, according to BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser.
The first ship to receive coal from the Abbot Point coal terminal following expansion, is preparing to sail.
The Glencore-owned Cobar copper mine could see a huge boost to production, with a $US139 million expansion.
The federal shadow resource spokesman has slammed the mining tax proposed by the Gillard government, saying it underpins the budget and is causing other policies to fall apart.
Incitec Pivot has announced an NPAT increase of 25%, recording a profit of $165.6 million.
Mineral Resources has secured export space at Western Australia’s Kwinana port.
The miners union has accused Rio Tinto of having an outdated approach to mine safety.
Thirty eight new projects are set to being in the Bowen Basin.
Over 100 teenagers from the Hunter region have been given free access to films and workshops to increase their knowledge and interest in the resources sector.
Solid Energy has confirmed it is one of the bidders for the embattled Pike River Coal mine on the west coast of New Zealand where 29 men lost their lives ...
Xstrata has denied its proposed coal mine in the Surat Basin will have big negative impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.
A bauxite mining company has finalised agreements with Aboriginal traditional land owners in western Cape York.
A $US733 million contract for Leighton Holdings to construct enhanced crude oil facilities in southern Iraq has been met with support from the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).
The New South Wales government has introduced a new regime to deal with conflicts between agriculture and tourism and the coal seam and coal seam gas (CSG) industries.
It could become harder to mine in Western Australia’s Margaret River wine-growing region, as the state government considers new legislation to protect the area.
Gina Rinehart believes Australia is failing to stand up and fight against the introduction of carbon and mining taxes.
New South Wales’ peak resource industry body says the introduction of new harmonised workplace health and safety laws will bring the state into the 21st century.
Mining giant Xstrata will be in court today to defend the greenhouse impacts of its proposed Wandoan coal mine.
The relaxation of legislation for non-military access in South Australia could result in $1 trillion worth of mineral wealth, according to the state’s peak mining body.
Changes to Namibia’s mining legislation will not affect existing licenses and is not a step towards nationalism, a presidential representative says.
A native title claimant has hit back at what he says are people unqualified to make comments or decisions about the proposed Ashton Coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
The successful bidders for the Pike River Coal mine should be known by the beginning of August.
Leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown, want a senate enquiry into the impact of undersea mining.
A coal mining company that wants to mine near Margaret River has been accused of ignoring environmental restrictions placed on it.
The shaft failure at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine in 2009 that cost over $200 million has not been resulted in prosecution for the company.
A “positive” announcement tomorrow from Bathurst Resources will not be its intentions to bid on the embattled Pike River Coal mine.
The former safety and training manager of the Pike River coal mine has voiced frustrations over the delays of re-entering the mine.
New South Wales’ leading resource industry body has urged the state government to make involvement with communities, industry and stake holders a top priority as it develops new strategies.
Australia faces an increase in inflation as the mining boom is expected to continue its growth over the next two years, the Treasury says.
WPG Resources have announced a rail haulage agreement with Genesee & Wyoming Australia for iron ore transportation from Peculiar Knob.
The discovery of a fully-clothed body inside the Pike River coal mine has increased calls from families to retrieve the bodies of victims.
Rio Tinto says a new contract of more than $160 million for Pilbara construction works is a positive step towards increasing Indigenous business involvement.
A man has been arrested and charged for unlawfully entering the Pike River coal mine.
The International Monetary Fund says the Australian Government should use revenue from the mining boom to support its ageing population.
An indigenous protest group in Upper Hunter have been labelled a noisy minority group by a local Aboriginal corporation.
Indian officials who allowed illegal mining will be hanged the Goa region’s government says.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the discovery of a fully clothed body inside the Pike River Coal mine where 29 men were killed changes little.
Xstrata has announced a rail deal with Queensland Rail (QR) and Pacific National to transport iron ore.
A local union says the New Zealand government owes it to the men who were killed in the Pike River Coal mine to improve workplace safety.
The WA mining industry has donated more than half a million dollars to ensure Kalgoorlie’s Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame remains open.
The glassing of a man in Perth may have left him unable to fulfil his dreams of a mining career.
Sandfire Resources have carried out maiden blasting for the excavation of the box-cut to establish portal entrance.
The Queensland Government needs to provide more funding for health infrastructure, and should not rely on mining and energy companies, according to a state MP.
Police have removed a group of Aborigines protesting against Ashton Coal’s proposed mine in the Hunter Valley.
A fully clothed body has been seen inside the Pike River Coal mine, indicating some of the 29 men killed in the mine may have survived the first blast.
A man has been fined $10 000 for dangerously storing explosives.
Car hire firms in Queensland say a shortage of vehicles is making it difficult to get miners to sites in the Bowen Basin.
The Solomon Islands Government says a prospecting licence granted to Axoim Mining is not valid after the minister was sacked.
WorleyParsons has been awarded the EPCM contract for Fortecue’s Anderson Point port expansion.
Some Queensland farmers say a mining exploration company wants to access their properties for bauxite exploration.