Fortescue Metals Group has launched a recruitment trailer that is touring around the Pilbara region of Western Australia, spreading employment opportunities to the Aboriginal communities.
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Sheffield Resources wins native title ruling over Thunderbird project in WA
Sheffield Resources has won the national native title tribunal (NNTT) ruling that enables it to secure a mining lease for its Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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Carmichael mine appeal dubbed ‘shambolic’
A Federal Court appeal against Adani’s Carmichael coal mine has been called ‘shambolic’ and confused.
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Mine fire threatening Aboriginal heritage sites
Indigenous groups say backburning operations at ERA’s Ranger mine are at risk of torching ancient rock art sites.
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FMG launches new Aboriginal apprenticeship program
Fortescue Metals has unveiled a new apprenticeship program focused on increasing the number of Aboriginal tradies.
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Aboriginal-owned mine gains infrastructure access
Australia will soon see its first indigenous-owned iron ore mine, thanks to a deal struck with Fortescue Metals Group.
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Rio Tinto starts construction on indigenous mining training centre
Work has begun on Rio Tinto’s mining training centre being developed for the Yolngu people.
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First indigenous mines inspector in WA
Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
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Rio Tinto announces its support of ‘Recognise’ campaign
Rio Tinto has announced its support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
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Traditional owners refuse to support extension to Ranger uranium
The Mirrar Traditional owners of the Ranger Uranium Mine area announced they would not support any lease extension beyond 2021, effectively ending the prospects of ERA as a profitable mining company.
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Indigenous employment boosted by 200k in funding
An Indigenous employment program in Queensland is set to continue for the next 12 months after receiving $200,000 in funding.
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BHP Billiton officially in support of the ‘Recognise’ campaign
As part of the start National Reconciliation Week, BHP Billiton CEO, Andrew Mackenzie, announced the company’s support for Constitutional Recognition and the ‘Recognise’ campaign.
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BHP Billiton partnership to support Reconciliation
BHP Billiton has announced a $3.9 million partnership with Reconciliation Australia to deliver a program aimed at promoting reconciliation in schools.
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Monax to go ahead with nickel exploration
The Western Gawler Craton project in South Australia will be able to move ahead after the signing of a Native Title Mining Agreement.
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Tracking the trends with Deloitte 9 – Stakeholder Engagement
Deloitte have released a list of the top ten industry trends we can expect in 2015. Australian Mining takes a look at the need for sensitivity in stakeholder engagement.
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Newmont Boddington Mine offering Indigenous scholarship
Newmont Boddington Mine has developed a scholarship to provide financial support to Indigenous students enrolled in full-time study at Murdoch University who want to work in mining.
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Opportunities for Aboriginal jobs with DMP
The DMP will continue its commitment to creating employment opportunities with an Aboriginal Employment Strategy open day next month.
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EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
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Fortescue offers mining jobs to indigenous prisoners
Aboriginal prisoners will soon have the opportunity to take on mining employment with FMG after their release.
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Aboriginal land council shuns Mundine over Wallarah 2 negotiations
Warren Mundine proved a poor choice to negotiate with local aboriginal groups, who have voiced their distrust in the indigenous chairman.
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