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- ERA under pressure to close Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu National Park (0) April 8, 2011
Mining companies continue to be at odds with traditional Aboriginal land owners, this time in the world-heritage listed section of the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.
- Rio Tinto slams QLD Government over floods (0) April 8, 2011
Rio Tinto has criticised the Queensland Government over its lack of assistance for mines affected by the massive flooding.
- Second coal mine application for Margaret River (0) April 7, 2011
Another application has been put forward to mine in Western Australia’s Margaret River region.
- Wiluna mine will not close permanently: Magellan Metals (0) April 7, 2011
The Wiluna mine in Western Australia will not be closing permanently, according to the chief executive of the mine’s owner, Magellan Metals.
- WA Aboriginal elder slams greenies against gas project (0) April 7, 2011
The Indigenous community of Western Australia is again upset over its treatment the government and, this time over opposition of a gas project on the coast.
- Scientists discover new space mineral (0) April 7, 2011
Scientists have uncovered completely new minerals in meteorites uncovered from the Antarctic.
- FIRB approves Sojitz investment into Lynas (0) April 7, 2011
The FIRB has approved investment by Sojitz and JOGMEC into rare earths miner Lynas Corporation.
- Government will not pay for Pike River lawyers (0) April 7, 2011
The New Zealand government says it will not be funding the participation of receivers in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy that killed 29 men.
- Maritime strikes won’t affect regional ports, Patrick says (0) April 7, 2011
Rolling maritime strikes won’t stop regional Queensland ports, stevedoring company Patrick says.
- Anglo American plans new coal mines (0) April 7, 2011
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll has announced a $2.7 billion growth plan which will see the development of two new underground coal mines.
- Legal issues at Pike River hearing (0) April 6, 2011
The preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry held yesterday was filled with emotion, including tears and a minute’s silence for the 29 lost men.
- Mine dust exposure tested in WA kids (0) April 6, 2011
As the impacts of mining on communities continue to be debated, a university in Western Australia is taking steps to find out what they are and how they affect people.
- WA Aboriginal community reject $10 million per year for land rights (0) April 6, 2011
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest remains locked in a battle with a Western Australian Aboriginal community over mining on traditional land.
- Mining fatigue (0) April 6, 2011
Miners often have to sit for long periods of time with very limited variety in movement or posture when they operate heavy machinery or vehicles; this lack of movement often ...
- The wild wild east (0) April 6, 2011
Miners are always searching for that latest underdeveloped province, but as the world grows smaller there are fewer and fewer places that are yet to be fully explored.
- Magellan Metals halts Wiluna lead mine operations again (0) April 6, 2011
Magellan Metals have announced that it is again halting operations at Wiluna after finding lead outside of shipped bags.
- Australia’s first 100% renewable energy-powered mine (0) April 6, 2011 In an Australian first, a Western Australian mining company is planning a mine completely powered by solar and wind power, in the next three years.
- Ausdrill to raise $149m; hires Wal King (0) April 6, 2011
Ausdrill has annouced it is aiming to raise $149.5 million in capital and that Wal King has joined Ausdrill, taking on the role of deputy chairman.
- Vale announce new CEO (0) April 5, 2011
Iron ore giant Vale have announced Murilo Ferreira will take over as its new CEO.
- NZ Mining journalists’ take on Pike River (0) April 5, 2011
A resident of New Zealand’s West Coast and former coal mining journalist has provided some interesting thoughts on the November incident that killed 29 men and the subsequent Royal Commission ...
- Blast fumes injure miners (43) April 5, 2011
More miners at BMA’s coal mines have been hospitalised following exposure to blast fumes.
- Movers and Shakers: Russell Fountain, Finders Resources (0) April 5, 2011 Russell Fountain, Chairman of Finders Resources Ltd, has travelled the world, from Papua New Guinea to Fiji and America as a geologist.
- NSW scrap Part 3A (0) April 5, 2011
Newly instated NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced the scrapping of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
- Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry begins today (0) April 5, 2011
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of 29 men inside the Pike River Coal mine will begin with a minute’s silence today.
- WA drilling program draws in explorers (0) April 5, 2011
The West Australian Government’s latest drilling program has attracted 60 applications from companies eager to explore.
- Mount Isa Expo opens (0) April 5, 2011
The Xstrata Mount Isa Expo kicks off today.
- Upper Hunter mine plan should be first: Muswellbrook Mayor (0) April 5, 2011
Residents in the Upper Hunter are divided over the promises by Liberal and National parties to have at least one regional strategic plan for coal mining completed in the next ...
- Queensland councils seeks cap on FIFO mining camps (0) April 5, 2011
The Isaac regional council is seeking to have a cap on FIFO mining camp construction.
- BHP denies explosion at WA mine (0) April 5, 2011 BHP Billiton has denied claims from unions that a dangerous explosions occurred at its Nickel West Mount Keith mine today, saying it was actually a small fire.
- New online forum launched to discuss skills shortage (0) April 4, 2011
A new online forum has been launched to discuss and deal with the issues of the skills shortage in the mining sector.
- State govt heading in right direction: NSW Minerals Council (0) April 4, 2011
New South Wale’s new government has the expertise to handle the challenges in the state’s minerals sector, according to the leading industry body.
- Mt Gibson ends Extension Hill agreement (0) April 4, 2011
Mount Gibson Iron has announced that it will terminate an agreement with Shougang Concord International.
- Pricing carbon key focus: QRC (0) April 4, 2011
Government policies are standing in the way of economic development in north-west Queensland, the state’s leading industry body says.
- David Cliff appointed director for minerals safety centre (0) April 4, 2011
Explosion expert Professor David Cliff has been appointed the director of the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre at the University of Queensland.
- Maitland needs dust monitor, says Councillor (0) April 4, 2011
A Maitland councillor says the town is being neglected in air quality control readings, sending the message that governments don’t want to know about pollution.
- Birla Mt Gordon underground collapse remediation (0) April 4, 2011
Aditya Birla has begun work to repair the underground collapse at its Mt Gordon mine.
- Mining a “bright light” for economy (0) April 4, 2011 The Tasmanian Resources Minister says the mining sector is a bright light in the economy, and welcomed new developments at the official launch of a new venture in the state.
- Rum Jungle dunny phosphate find (0) April 4, 2011
Rum Jungle has uncovered a potential phosphate mother load while digging a toilet.
- South Australian explosives factory in the works (0) April 1, 2011
A three year feasibility study will be undertaken for a $350 million explosives factory at Port Bonython, in South Australia.
- QLD mine goes pink for breast cancer awareness (0) April 1, 2011 A pink haul truck has been unveiled at a central Queensland mine in support of breast cancer.
- Coal Mining TV [Video] (0) April 1, 2011
Catch Spike TV’s first episode of Coal – a coal mining reality show.
- GR Engineering for $150 million IPO (0) April 1, 2011
GR Engineering Services is set to carry out Western Australia’s largest float this year.
- Tinkler buys Knights with 97% approval (0) April 1, 2011
Nathan Tinkler has successfully taken ownership of the Newcastle Knights, with 97 per cent of the club’s members voting in favour of the mining magnate’s offer at an extraordinary general ...
- Swick Mining wins new drilling contracts (0) April 1, 2011
Swick Mining Services have won a number of new drilling contracts.
- Gold miners accuse government of using false data for mining tax (0) April 1, 2011
The gold mining sector has slammed the Federal Government’s new mine tax, saying it ignores the difficult task companies in the industry have.
- Mt Morgan gold mine safe, Hinchliffe says (0) April 1, 2011
Queensland mining minister Stirling Hinchliffe has hit back at senator Barnaby Joyce, claiming the Mount Morgan mine “is managed to the highest environmental standards.”
- Reed Resources to re-start Meekatharra gold project (0) April 1, 2011
Reed Resources expects to re-start mining at the mothballed Meekatharra gold project in Western Australia by late next year.
- Centennial moves forward with Mandalong exploration despite council rejection (0) March 31, 2011
Wyong Councillors have again rejected Centennial Coal’s application for an access agreement to Council owned land at the waste disposal site at Buttonderry.
- Centennial moves forward with Mandalong South exploration despite council rejection (0) March 31, 2011 Wyong Councillors have again rejected Centennial Coal’s application for an access agreement to Council owned land at the waste disposal site at Buttonderry.
- Pike River formally for sale (0) March 31, 2011
The Pike River Coal mine, where 29 men perished in November, will formally be put on the market next week.
- Rio Tinto’s claim delay Pilbara desal plant (0) March 31, 2011
A water rights dispute could delay the construction of the $370 million West Pilbara Desalination Plant.
- Underground trucks and Kalgoorlie, with Jeremy Clarkson [Video] (0) March 31, 2011 Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has a look at what is moving miners underground, and a brief look at the town of Kalgoorlie.
- Barnaby Joyce warns of mine pit lake threat (0) March 31, 2011
Senator Barnaby Joyce claims the Queensland Government has failed to address the issue of contaminated water in a pit lake at the Mount Morgan gold mine.
- Serious incidents at QLD mines jump (0) March 31, 2011
A report by the Queensland Government has shown an increase in serious incidents at mines and quarries in the state and found a quarter of the serious incidents involved fire.
- Brown coal dewatering trials a success (0) March 31, 2011
Mantle Mining has announced the successful dewatering transformation of a bulk brown coal sample.
- Woman sues mining company for sexual harassment (0) March 31, 2011
A Pilbara mine worker says she was told to accept sexual harassment in the workplace because it was a part of the mining industry.
- BHP Olympic Dam project moves forward (0) March 31, 2011
BHP Billiton have announced that the Olympic Dam project has moved into the feasibility study.
- NT Country Liberals change stance on mining (0) March 31, 2011
The Northern Territory Opposition has had a change of heart and reversed its opinion on uranium mining at the Angela Pamela deposit near Alice Springs.
- WA mining industry worth $90 billion (0) March 31, 2011
Western Australia’s mining and petroleum industry has skyrockted in value since 2009, reaching a record $91.6 billion in 2010.
- Barnett questions Commonwealth power on mining tax (0) March 30, 2011
WA Premier Colin Barnett has queried the Federal Government’s ability to withhold GST payments from states that increase mining royalties.
- High reading sparks procedure change for Upper Hunter air quality procedures (0) March 30, 2011
A review into the procedures for checking equipment in the Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network is underway, following a false reading that sparked a health warning.
- Mine leak affects Queensland graziers (0) March 30, 2011
A grazier in north-west Queensland claims waste leaking from a nearby mine has turned water on his property bright blue.
- Greens fight Pilbara uranium mining (0) March 30, 2011
The Greens want the federal government to reject the proposal by Canadian company Cameco to mine uranium in Western Australia on environmental grounds and say they will fight the bid.
- Thiess wins BHP Pilbara iron ore contract (0) March 30, 2011
Thiess has been awarded a $166 million contract for BHP Billiton’s Jimblebar iron ore mine.
- Mine blasts breaks plates 1km away (0) March 30, 2011
A mine blast that exceeded limits at a mine in the New South Wales Hunter has broken plates in a home about a kilometre away, and mining giant Xstrata has ...
- Minara aiming to boost female miner numbers (0) March 30, 2011
Minara Resources is looking to increase the number of women on its mines to address the skills shortage.
- Rio’s bid for half of Riversdale stalls (0) March 29, 2011
The outcome of Rio Tinto’s bid for a majority stake in Riversdale Mining is expected to be announced today.
- Mining mental health forum today (0) March 29, 2011
The Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health is holding a forum in Perth today, focused on miner’s health and suicide prevention.
- Pike River survivors tell of harrowing escape (0) March 29, 2011
The two men who escaped the Pike River Coal disaster say there was a window of time when rescuers could have entered the mine and possibly retrieved the 29 men ...
- Macarthur’s Coppabella Mine goes blue for men’s cancer (0) March 29, 2011
The giant new dragline bucket at Macarthur Coal’s Coppabella Mine has been painted blue to raise awareness for men’s health and cancer.
- QRC slams QLD Gov Stradbroke mining ban (0) March 29, 2011 The QRC’s Michael Roche has called on the QLD State Government to look at its own policies “instead of ramming draconian legislation through to end sand mining on North Stradbroke ...
- Xstrata keeping kids healthy in Mount Isa (0) March 29, 2011
Xstrata has launched a program to provide regular physical activity in local parks and provide parents with healthy eating tips in Mount Isa.
- Ausenco win Isaac Plains coal plant contract (0) March 28, 2011
Ausenco has won a $25 million contract to provide services to the CHPP at the Isaac Plains Coal Mine until June 2012.
- MMG to expand Golden Grove by up to $100m (0) March 28, 2011
China’s state owned MMG is set to commit to a $100 million expansion as early as this week to a significant expansion of the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine east of ...
- Monday Morning Mining Game (0) March 28, 2011
A little mining game on a monday morning.
- Community meeting for Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion (0) March 28, 2011
The third stage of the Hay Point Coal Terminal expansion in Queensland will be discussed with the community at an information session tomorrow.
- Coal train support rail yard approved for the Hunter (0) March 28, 2011
Pacific National has announced the construction of a $110 million train support rail yard at Greta, in the Hunter Valley.
- Rio union battle to go global (0) March 28, 2011
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has taken its battle with Rio Tinto Alcan to a new level.
- QLD opposition against North Stradbroke sand mining ban (0) March 28, 2011
The Queensland opposition has slammed the decision by the Bligh government to declare a fifth of North Stradbroke Island national parkland, banning sandmining.
- Vale CEO Roger Agnelli kicked out (0) March 28, 2011
The Brazilian Government has brought down pressure on Vale to kick current CEO Roger Agnelli out of the top position.
- Galaxy Resources’ solar powered lithium mine (1) March 25, 2011
Galaxy Resources has received an award for its solar tracking panels at its Mt Cattlin lithium mine.
- More gas vents requested at Hunter mine (0) March 25, 2011 Yancoal, the owner of the Ashton coal mine in the Hunter Valley, is calling on the state government to approve the installation of more gas wells to vent methane from ...
- QR national approve Goonyella coal rail expansion (0) March 25, 2011 QR National has approved a $185 million expansion of the Goonyella coal rail network.
- More exploration needed in QLD (0) March 25, 2011
In the wake of a “horrible year” for the Queensland mining industry, the state’s peak mining body has called on the sunshine state to improve investor confidence in the mining ...
- Gillard Government threatens WA infrastructure over mining royalty rates (0) March 25, 2011
The Federal Government has stated that $2 billion in funding for infrastructure upgrades could be under threat if WA tries to increase mining royalty rates under the Mineral Resources Rent ...
- NSW left out of funding: Minerals Council (0) March 25, 2011
The NSW Minerals Council has accused the Federal Government of overlooking the state on funding from the mining tax.
- BHP to expand WA iron ore; QLD coal operations (0) March 25, 2011
BHP Billiton has approved $US 7.6 billion to continue the expansion of its Western Australian Pilbara iron ore operations.
- Twiggy Forrest says BHP designed mining tax (0) March 24, 2011
Despite changes to the mining tax recommended by Don Argus, Fortescue Metals chief executive Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest says the tax remains unfair and is “designed” by BHP.
- New guide offers advice for FIFO families (0) March 24, 2011
A new guide with advice for mining families has been released, offering tips and guidance to ease the pressure of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) on relationships and families.
- New bridge to boost New Hope Group operations (0) March 24, 2011
A new bridge to be built over a busy road is expected to improve operations for the New Hope Group’s operations west of Ipswich.
- WA explosives plant gets the go ahead (0) March 24, 2011
A new explosives manufacturing plant in the Burrup Peninsula has been given the green light.
- Sibelco to take mining ban to media (0) March 24, 2011
Mining company Sibelco has been forced to close its major mine eight years earlier than expected and says it will take the matter to the mass media.
- Sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto Yarwun refinery (0) March 24, 2011
Investigations are being carried out into a sulphuric acid spill at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery.
- Alan Boeckmann retires from BHP board (0) March 24, 2011
Alan Boeckmann has announced his retirement from the board of BHP Billiton.
- Twiggy Forrest Australia’s richest businessman (0) March 23, 2011
As the mining industry continues to flourish, executives in the sector are turning record profits, with Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest today named as Australia’s richest businessman.
- Poseidon Nickel to carry out massive drilling at Windarra (0) March 23, 2011
Poseidon Nickel is set to carry out the largest diamond drilling program at Windarra since the 1980s, the miner says.
- Xstrata accused of pushing QLD farmers out (0) March 23, 2011
Xstrata coal has been accused of forcing long-term farming families out of their properties with its project at Wandoan, in Queensland’s southern inland.
- Rinehart could lose 25 per cent stake in iron ore deposit (0) March 23, 2011
Gina Rinehart has been told to share her Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit, and may have to give up a 25 per cent stake when her appeals over a 10-year ...
- Pike River families say Royal Commission of Inquiry too short (0) March 23, 2011
The families of the Pike River Coal victims say The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the tragedy will need more than 15 weeks to properly examine the incident.
- Anglo American lodge application for Drayton coal mine extension (0) March 23, 2011
Anglo American has lodged an application to expand its coal operations in the Hunter Valley.
- 30 bodies retrieved from Pakistan mine (0) March 23, 2011
Latest information from the Pakistan mine collapse says 45 miners were working in the underground coal mine at the time of explosion and collapse and all are confirmed dead.
- Safety concerns see walk out at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery (0) March 23, 2011
There has been a mass walkout at Bechtel’s Yarwun 2 refinery construction site over safety concerns.
- Pakistan mine collapse toll at 52 (0) March 22, 2011
Latest estimates for the death toll at the Pakistan coal mine that collapsed on Sunday have reached 52.
- Oakajee denies Australian report of cost blow out (0) March 22, 2011
Murchison Metals has slammed a report about Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) today in The Australian, which it says was unsubstantiated and speculative.
- Iluka; Bemax propose mineral sand mines in NSW (0) March 22, 2011
Iluka Resources and Bemax Resources have put forward plans for new mineral sand mines in Balranald, NSW.
- Sand mining to cease on North Stradbroke Island by 2025 (0) March 22, 2011
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a timetable to completely phase out sand mining on North Stradbroke Island.
- Details of Pike River commission of inquiry released (0) March 22, 2011
Details of the royal commission of inquiry into the series of explosions at Pike River have been released, with a preliminary hearing set for 5 April in Greymouth.
- Imdex acquires Mud-Data (0) March 22, 2011
Imdex has acquired Mud-Data, a German drilling fluids and equipment company.
- Miner denies secret payments to QLD Minister Nuttall (0) March 22, 2011
Queensland Mining identity Harold Shand gave $60 000 to Cabinet minister Gordon Nuttall, who requested cash to buy several houses, a jury has been told.
- Margaret River coal project denied by the EPA (0) March 22, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has knocked backed the Vasse Coal project in Western Australia’s Margaret River region following a board meeting yesterday.
- Anglo American suspends coal mine operations (0) March 22, 2011
Anglo American has halted operations at its Dawson and Callide coal mines following two serious incidents.
- Pakistan mine blast kills 21 (0) March 21, 2011
The death toll of a coal mine that collapsed after a methane explosion has risen to 21, with 15 more bodies recovered by rescue workers today.
- Exciting time for gas industry, Ferguson says (0) March 21, 2011
Following the release of an ABARES report on Australian Energy, Resources and Energy minister Martin Ferguson stated that it was an exciting time for coal seam gas.
- Anti-mining activists protest in Sydney (0) March 21, 2011
Heavy rain didn’t stop over 1000 anti-coal mining and coal seam gas activists from around New South Wales have holding a protest in Sydney yesterday.
- Rising boom yet fewer mining jobs (0) March 21, 2011
Despite a growth in mining, a report says South Australia’s resources sector employs 5000 fewer people than it did in 2007.
- Wind powered mine Australian first (0) March 21, 2011
In a move that is sure to please environmental activists, Tectonic Resources has announced the Phillips River Project could be the first wind powered mining operation in Australia.
- QLD to develop new blasting guidelines (0) March 21, 2011
After two dangerous blasting incidents at BMA coal mines, Queensland is new developing new shot firing guidelines, Stirling Hinchliffe says.
- Centennial wants to extend Myuna mine (0) March 21, 2011
Centennial Coal has lodged plans to extend the life of its Myuna mine at Wangi Wangi until 2031.
- EPA to rule today on Margaret River coal mine (0) March 21, 2011
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency will rule today on the level of assessment for a proposed coal mine in the State’s Margaret River region.
- Cobbora mine deal could cost taxpayers $6 billion (0) March 18, 2011
The development of the Cobbora mine in New South Wales’s central west is expected to cost billions of dollars more in taxpayer dollars than originally thought.
- Decision on Tarkine mine announced today (0) March 18, 2011
The decision on the contentious Tarkine mine in Tasmania’s north west is expected to be announced today.
- Grosvenor Coal project moving forward (0) March 18, 2011 Anglo American’s Grosvenor underground coal project, near Moranbah is one step closer, with the company releasing the Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
- Government moves towards more Indigenous employment in resource sector (0) March 18, 2011
The Gillard government and the Aboriginal Mining and Building Association (AMBA) may be joining forces, along with the Downer Group Coal Mine to employ 30 Indigenous workers.
- Blood lead levels drop in Mount Isa (0) March 18, 2011
A study by Queensland Health has shown a significant drop in the blood lead levels of children in Mount Isa.
- Hay Point coal port development moves forward (5) March 17, 2011
Aurecon joint venture Aurecon Hatch is working with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to assist in developing a master plan for Hay Point’s expansion.
- Carbon tax could damage foreign mining investments (0) March 17, 2011
The proposed carbon tax may damage foreign mining investment in Australia, with companies confused about how the tax will affect them.
- Pike River putting sale ahead of recovery: families (0) March 17, 2011
Families of the Pike River Coal victims say the receivers are more concerned with selling the mine than recovering the bodies of those killed in the disaster.
- Barnett supports WA FIFO community (0) March 17, 2011
West Australian premier Colin Barnett has backed plan to create a fly in fly out community in Manjiump.
- Focus Minerals’ production to rise by up to 60 000oz per year (0) March 17, 2011
Mining has started at Focus Minerals’ high-grade underground mine, The Mount and could add up to 60 000 ounces per year of gold to the company’s output.
- Bowen Basin sees record FIFO numbers (0) March 17, 2011
Non resident FIFO and DIDO mining numbers reached a record high in the Bowen Basin last year.
- Rio Tinto profit more than doubles; drops injury rate (0) March 16, 2011
Rio Tinto has released its yearly review, outlining its jump in profits and increased safety on site.
- Mining apprenticeships fast-tracked (0) March 16, 2011
Adult apprentices will be fast tracked in a new trial in Queensland, as well as a new visa to bring in more temporary migrants to fill skills shortages in the ...
- Gindalbie Metals announces new CEO; increases Karara cost (0) March 16, 2011
Gindalbie Metals has announced the appointment of Tim Netscher as its new managing director and CEO from the end of April 2011.
- Premier Keneally outlines strict coal seam gas guidelines (0) March 16, 2011
New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally has sided with farmers and environmentalists on the contentious issue of coal seam gas.
- Anglo American under investigation for mine safety breaches (0) March 16, 2011
Anglo American’s Queensland operations are under investigation following dangerous incidents including the sudden flooding of part of the Grasstree coal mine.
- Lights, Camera, Coal [Video] (0) March 15, 2011
A new reality show about coal miners will showcase the daily realities at a coal mining site.
- Oakajee gets conditional approval (0) March 15, 2011
Two major infrastructure proposals for the Oakajee deepwater port project has been given conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
- Blasting on hold at BMA coal mines (0) March 15, 2011 The Queensland mines inspectorate has put a hold on blasting at BMA’s Saraji and Peak Downs coal mines.
- Norton Gold Fields completes coal sell off (0) March 15, 2011
Norton Gold Fields has announced it has completed a sell off of its coal projects.
- Solid Energy’s warnings about Pike River bid (0) March 15, 2011
Solid Energy’s bid for the devastated Pike River Coal mine has come with a warning from the company that is prepared to spend up to $100 million drawing up plans ...
- Magellan restarts lead mining at Wiluna; holds off on transport (0) March 15, 2011
Magellan Metals has restarted operations at the Wiluna lead mine but has delayed transportation.
- Bligh faces Darling Down anger over mining (0) March 14, 2011
Unhappy landholders and environmentalists in the Darling Downs have called for miners to be blocked from their communities.
- FIFO miners should subsidise airport, Chandler says (0) March 14, 2011
Mining companies should aid part of a million dollar upgrade of the Alpha airport in central west Queensland, Barcaldine mayor Rob Chandler has said.
- Solid Energy wants to buy Pike River (0) March 14, 2011
The embattled Pike River Coal mine may have a future, following revelations New Zealand’s state-owned mining company Solid Energy want to purchase the coal mine.
- QLD communities rally against FIFO (1) March 14, 2011
Almost 400 people from across Queensland’s Bowen Basin turned out to a rally over the weekend to protest against the increasing numbers of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in the mining ...
- AJ Lucas sells drilling services company to Industrea (0) March 14, 2011
AJ Lucas has sold its Underground In-Seam Services drilling business to Industrea for $25.5 million.
- Mining activists ‘killing off jobs’ in New Zealand: ACT (0) March 14, 2011 Environmental activists are “killing off jobs” in the industry that is crucial for New Zealand’s economic future; mining.
- Underground collapse stops work at Birla Mount Gordon (0) March 14, 2011
Underground mining work has been suspended at Aditya Birla Minerals’ Mount Gordon copper mine following a collapse of the F1 vent shaft collar.
- Coal protestors block Newcastle port (0) March 14, 2011
Rising Tide environmental activists blocked coal exports at Newcastle on Sunday.
- Did you know Australian Mining has a digital edition? (0) March 11, 2011
Australian Mining now has it’s magazines online.
- Xstrata moves on developments at Mcarthur River Mine (0) March 11, 2011
Xstrata Zinc has announced it is looking to increase capacity at its MacArthur River Mine (MRM) in the Northern Territory.
- St Barbara sees rain disruption at Gwalia gold mine (0) March 11, 2011
St Barbara’s Gwalia mine has seen limited flooding and damage to the Hoover decline and the lowest parts of the mine.
- Rio Tinto increases Riversdale offer (0) March 11, 2011
Rio Tinto has increased its offer to for coal producer Riversdale Mining, in an effort to avoid a shareholder standoff.
- Allied Gold denies PNG spill (0) March 11, 2011
Australian mining company Allied Gold has denied reports of waste is killing marine life in Papua New Guinea.
- Unsafe Practices: How not to blast [Video] (0) March 11, 2011 Two Canadians show how not to carry out blasting on site.
- Detention centre “little better than camp sites” (0) March 11, 2011
Refuge advocates have attacked a new detention centre for asylum seekers, saying the conditions are little better than a camp sites, such as those used to house workers in the ...
- Macmahon wins Gladstone LNG civil works contract (0) March 11, 2011
Macmahon Holdings has been awarded the Gladstone LNG civil works sub contract in Queensland by Bechtel Australia.
- More fights for QLD FIFO workers (0) March 11, 2011
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in Queensland will have more flights available to them in the coming month, as Qantas increases its number of aircraft.
- Learn from Singapore, Rinehart says (0) March 10, 2011
Australia’s richest person, head of mining company Hancock Prospecting Gina Rinehart has suggested Australia should follow in the footsteps of Singapore, by minimising red tape and encouraging guest workers to ...
- Mining, minerals and megatrends [Podcast] (0) March 10, 2011
As a resource-hungry world looks to Australia for depleting natural resources, being able to deliver ‘more from less’ will require not only science and innovation, but a change to the ...
- Tony Burke allows Tarkine environmental protection to drop (0) March 10, 2011 Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has allowed proposals to protect the Tarkine wilderness area in Tasmania to drop.
- Coal mining and gas exclusion zones in Hunter Valley (0) March 10, 2011
State Planning Minister Tony Kelly will put forward coal and gas mining exclusion zones as part of Labor’s land use strategy.
- Prince William to visit Pike River; Queensland (0) March 10, 2011
The people of Greymouth are “tickled pink”, according to Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, about the impending visit of Prince William.
- Mine Stabilisation Plan at Pike River (0) March 9, 2011
Pike River Coal receivers have announced they have resumed control of the mine stabilisation at the underground mine where 29 men were killed in November.
- Coal miners in hospital after blast (0) March 9, 2011
Twenty four miners from BMA’s Peak Downs and Saraji mines have been taken hospital following two separate blasts.
- Xstrata’s new chairman announced (0) March 9, 2011
Xstrata has appointed a new chairman, increasing speculation the mining giant is looking to merge with commodities company Glencore.
- Mining licenses in Dharawal conservation area revealed (0) March 9, 2011
The Coalition has been dealt a blow for one of its key election platforms, with unpublicised mining licenses revealed on its planned national park in Sydney.
- Coalmine cracks leaking methane gas into Sydney drinking water catchment (0) March 9, 2011
A coalmine has cracked the rock underneath it and methane gas is now bubbling through one of Sydney’s key drinking water catchments.
- Stricter mine safety laws in QLD (0) March 9, 2011
Changes outlined in Parliament yesterday will create tougher safety standards for the mining industry.
- Hunter to consider ban on coal mining (0) March 9, 2011
The Upper Hunter Council will be meeting to debate whether the shire bans coal and gas mining.
- Japan to mine the seabed (0) March 9, 2011
Japan has begun making changes to its resources laws to allow mining of the seabed.
- NQ Corporate Business Woman Award for QNi employee (0) March 8, 2011 Saturday night saw the winners of the Bendigo Bank North Queensland Business Woman Awards for 2010 announced at Rydges Convention Centre. One of the categories was the Corporate Business Woman ...
- BHP awarded for commitment to diversity (0) March 8, 2011
Women continue to be recognised for the contribution to the resources industry and BHP Billiton has been singled out for its commitment to diversity at the annual Chamber of Minerals ...
- Mine rescuers attempt to re-open Xstrata’s Blakefield South mine (0) March 8, 2011
Mine rescue services are attempting to re-open Xstrata’s Blakefield South coal mine following an underground fire in early January.
- Meeting for landholders in Central West (0) March 8, 2011
A meeting to discuss mining access agreements and the rights of landholders in the Central West will be held on Thursday, giving landholders the opportunity to learn about their rights ...
- Queensland sets 20 per cent female employment target for 2020 (0) March 8, 2011
It wasn’t only up-and-comers and new innovators recognised at the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast and Resources Awards breakfast held this morning in Brisbane.
- Brown coal to liquids technology progressing in Gippsland (0) March 8, 2011
West Australian company Greenpower Energy is transforming Victoria’s coal sector.
- Mining women recognised at awards (0) March 8, 2011
As the number of women in the mining and resource industries increases, their presence and importance is being recognised and rewarded.
- BGC Contracting name new CEO (0) March 8, 2011
BGC Contracting has named Greg Heylen as its new CEO.
- Rio Tinto miner injured; airlifted to hospital (0) March 8, 2011
A 33 year old contract miner has been airlifted to hospital after being injured at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine.
- US miner falls down shaft, left to die (0) March 7, 2011
A US miner was left to die after rescue crews decided recovery was too dangerous.
- Mining could resume at Pike River without recovery (0) March 7, 2011
Pike River Coal receivers have confirmed mining could resume at the site without recovering the remains of the 29 men entombed there since November.
- Central coast coal mine proposal rejected (0) March 7, 2011
The Wallarah 2 coal mine has been rejected by the NSW Department of Planning.
- Explosive fear over bike gang raid (0) March 7, 2011
A member of bikie gang Rock Machine has allegedly been found in possession of 54 sticks of Powergel during a raid on the Myaree clubhouse last month, sparking concern about ...
- Nathan Tinkler pushes for coal loader at Mayfield (0) March 7, 2011
Nathan Tinkler’s Hunter Ports is pushing for coal loaders on the former BHP site at Mayfield in Newcastle.
- Weather damaging Fortescue’s Pilbara operations (0) March 7, 2011 “Fortescue Metals Group Limited advises that continued and heavy rainfall across the Pilbara is impacting on the company’s mining operatiosn,” it said.
- NSW to be taxed twice under Baird plan, Keneally says (0) March 7, 2011
A NSW State opposition plan to implement a mining tax would drive jobs overseas and interstate, Premier Kristina Keneally has said.
- Barnett aims for more Australian resource contracts (0) March 7, 2011
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the country’s major resource companies are increasing the amount of local work on significant projects.
- Rio Tinto board changes (0) March 4, 2011
Rod Eddington and Yves Fortier have announced they will be retiring from the board of Rio Tinto.
- Safer blasting at Xstrata’s Bulga Coal mine (0) March 4, 2011
Xstrata is trialing new blasting products at its Bulga Coal mine.
- Queensland coal operating at two thirds capacity (0) March 4, 2011
Following the devastating floods and cyclones that hit Queensland, the coal industry has managed to bounce back to two thirds of its capacity.
- Komatsu appoints new MD (0) March 3, 2011
Komatsu Australia has appointed Sean Taylor as its new managing director.
- Pike River Coal disaster families get payout (0) March 3, 2011 The families of the miners killed in the Pike River coal explosion will each get NZ$ 190 000 from the Pike River Disaster relief trust.
- Cobbora Coal mine water study being withheld, Council claims (0) March 3, 2011
A Mid-Western Region councillor is claiming that information on the potential impact of the Cobbora Coal project on water supplies is deliberately being withheld.
- Anti-mining website launched (0) March 3, 2011
Anti mining groups in Victoria have joined together to launch a website aimed to fight what they say is Australia’s dependency on coal.
- Zenith Awards to recognise automation professionals for outstanding work (0) March 3, 2011 The Zenith Awards reward and recognise automation professionals and process control specialists across a variety of industries including mining.
- Blasting at Rio Tinto’s Blair Athol Coal Mine [Video] (0) March 3, 2011 Close up clip of blasting at Blair Athol open cut coal mine.
- Byerwen coal mine declared significant project (0) March 3, 2011
The decision to declare the proposed Byerwen coal mine in Queensland a “significant project” has been welcomed by the Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade Andrew Fraser.
- CFMEU WA boss Kevin Reynolds retires (0) March 3, 2011
Secretary of the West Australian division of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, Kevin Reynolds, has announced his retirement.
- Anti-mining advertisements launched (0) March 2, 2011
A series of anti-coal advertisements has been launched by campaigners opposed to the underground coal mine near Margaret River.
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