Australian Mining's Vicky Validakis takes you through what's been happening in the mining industry this week.
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BHP cuts jobs at Port Hedland
BHP Billiton has cut jobs from its iron ore business as the company focuses its efficiency drive on operations at Port Hedland.
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Mine workers sacked for 100 litre ice bucket challenge
Three workers have been sacked from BHP Billiton’s Mt Whaleback mine in Western Australia after using industrial equipment to enact the ice bucket challenge craze sweeping social media.
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Olympic Dam expansion hinges on new heap leach process
BHP Billiton has revealed it is working hard to develop its Olympic Dam expansion, with CEO Andrew Mackenzie calling it a “phenomenal resource”.
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Nickel West “not a good fit” for BHP’s Newco
It’s clear that BHP will not hold onto its Nickel West asset, now in talks with Glencore and Jinchuan Group.
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Valuing major miners: BHP and Glencore
Investors are looking back to the majors in the wake of the recent shakeups to determine whether their is future value in their stocks.
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Unions concerned over BHP demerger
News of the BHP Billiton demerger has unions concerned about maintaining conditions, EBAs and entitlements for workers at the unwanted projects.
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BHP Billiton post record production and lowest injury rate
BHP Billiton’s Full year results announcement to the ASX this afternoon have shown revenue growth of 1.9 per cent, representing a $67.2 billion increase.
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BHP demerger: How it affects Australia
We've broken down what sites will be affected, and who is staying and who is going in the BHP demerger
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BHP Billiton splits in half, demerges its assets
BHP Billiton has announced a massive shift in the company, announcing that it will spin out approximately half of its existing assets in to a new company.
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More on BHP Billiton demerger expected in full year report
BHP Billiton has reiterated its focus on portfolio simplification, with the board meeting this week to discuss strategies.
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Mastermyne wins Illawarra Coal contract
Mastermyne has won a contract for BHP Billiton subsidiary Illawarra Coal's operations.
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Former BHP worker awarded $2.2m in asbestos case
A former worker who was exposed to asbestos at a New South Wales steelworks has won a record $2.2 million damages claim against BHP Billiton.
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CFMEU urges Newman to be strong on anti-FIFO stance
The CFMEU have welcomed QLD premier Campbell Newman’s anti-FIFO statements, but say he must back his words with action.
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Grylls calls for an end to FIFO camps
The Nationals member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls, has called for an end to large scale FIFO camps.
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95 mining jobs cut at BHP coal mine
The cuts continue at BHP Billiton's Mount Arthur coalmine, which will lose another 95 jobs to go in weeks to come.
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New copper processing plant application at Olympic Dam
BHP Billiton has lodged an application to construct and operate a demonstration plant for new leaching techniques at Olympic Dam.
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BHP sees jump in production year on year
BHP Billiton has seen a huge spike in its iron ore and coking coal output year on year, and has forecast continued growth.
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BHP pledges $6 million to ‘Bush Blitz’
BHP, in conjunction with the government and Earthwatch, has pledged $6 million to the second stage of Bush Blitz.
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Mt Arthur coal fined $3000 for dust breach.
Mt Arthur mine has been fined for poor dust management, however the dollar value of the sanction amounts to no more than a slap on the wrist, to the outrage of Muswellbrook Shire Council.
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