A Queensland university researcher has downplayed the affect of Norwich Park's closure, saying it will not have a significant impact on workers.
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Norwich Park production stops today
Production at BMA's Norwich Park mine will cease today following the company's April decision to close the site.
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BHP to combine struggling aluminium and nickel assets
BHP Billiton has shifted its struggling aluminium and nickel assets into a single division based in Perth, which it says represents long-term faith in the industries.
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New coal boss for BHP
BHP Billiton has appointed Ian Maxwell as president energy coal following Jimmy Wilson's move from to president of iron ore.
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SA Premier backs miners on diesel rebate
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has joined the mining industry in urging the Gillard Government not to scrap the diesel fuel rebate scheme in the federal budget.
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ACTU supports CFMEU mining battle
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has thrown its support behind the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union's bitter battle with BMA in the Bowen Basin.
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Community calls for end to BMA coal strikes
Mining community groups are calling for an end to the long running series of industrial action across BMA coal mines.
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Atlas and QR National to rival BHP rail
Atlas Iron and QR National are working together on plans for a new rail line in the Pilbara to rival existing developments by BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group.
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Greens slam Rio’s exit from Abbot Point
The Greens have slammed Rio Tinto for its decision to pull out of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal expansion as BHP reaffirms its commitment to the development.
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BHP joins rival iron ore system
BHP Billiton has joined China's rival iron ore trading system, the last of Australia's big iron ore companies to do so.
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Top five stories of the week
Australian Mining looks at the top five stories that had you reading this week.
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BMA ballots go to workers
A postal ballot for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance miners' new enterprise agreement will go out today.
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BHP denies recruiting campaign for ‘closed’ mine
BHP Billiton has denied that it is hiring new contractors at its Norwich Park coal mine despite announcing its closure earlier this month.
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BHP sees drop in metals year on year
BHP has seen a drop in production for all of its metals apart from alumina and iron ore.
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BHP preparing for Port Hedland outer harbour
BHP Billiton hopes to begin pre-construction piling at Port Hedland this Friday, the first step in its $10 billion outer harbour project.
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Top 5 stories of the week
We look at the top five stories you read this week.
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Miners to lose jobs in the Hunter Valley
More than 100 miners will lose their jobs after BHP Billiton cancels it contract with Bowditch over safety concerns.
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Rio and BHP should team up: analysts
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could have more success selling their diamond assets if they team up, according to analysts from Nomura.
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BMA coal miners vote for more strikes
Workers across BMA's seven coal mines yesterday voted to carry out further strikes.
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BHP head of iron ore resigns
BHP Billiton's head of iron ore Ian Ashby has announced his resignation after spending more than 25 years with the company.
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