The debate around the use of 100 per cent FIFO workforces has heated up as BMA forges ahead with plans to expand two coal mines and build a new one in central Queensland.
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Council want answers on BMA’s Saraji mine job cuts
Isaac Regional Council says it wants to know how many of the 230 job cuts from BMA’s Saraji coal mine will come from the local community.
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BMA cuts 230 jobs at Saraji coal mine
BMA plans to cut 230 jobs from its Saraji coal mine in Queensland as it looks to improve productivity at the operation.
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Stop chucking sickies, get more pay
Coal terminal workers in Queensland could earn an extra $2500 a year if they stop taking sickies.
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QLD mining ghost towns predicted as workers on the move
A mining communities advocate has lashed out at the Queensland government, claiming a lack of support will see regional mining centres turn into “ghost towns” as workers leave to secure FIFO jobs.
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BMA’s Hay Point construction works set for Sundays and public holidays
Securing approval for extended working hours, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will now be allowed to complete construction work at its Hay Point extension project on Sundays and public holidays.
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QMEA students taking on mine challenge
Fourteen students will gather in Moranbah this week for the annual BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Mine Challenge.
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450 jobs created at BMA’s new Daunia coal mine
The official opening of BMA’s new Queensland coal mine will see 450 workers directly employed at the project.
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New coal royalty ruled out by QLD premier
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman assured BHP Billiton’s Queensland’s coal industry will not be inflicted with another royalty rise and pledged a more secure royalty framework.
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BHP officially opens the Daunia mine
BHP has opened Queensland newest coal mine, Daunia, the miner's ninth coking coal mine in the state.
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Rough road ahead for Downer EDI
Contractor Downer EDI indicated it will lose as much as $650 million in revenue in its mine services sector in the wake of the downturn in the mining industry.
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No deal for BMA’s Gregory Crinum coal complex
BHP Billiton has called off the sale of its Gregory Crinum coal complex after it couldn’t secure a buyer for the closed mine.
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BMA expansion plans go on public display
Expansion plans for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s Broadmeadow underground and Goonyella Riverside mine are open for public comment.
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We plan to move more of our own dirt: BMA
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance asset president Stephen Dumble said the company is committed to a future in Central Queensland, but indicated cost cutting measures would continue.
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QLD coal project on the market as coal price drops
Brazilian mining giant Vale is selling a Queensland coalmine after jobs losses and asset writedowns at its Australian ventures.
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Body count: 1000 mine jobs gone in a week
A slew of mining job cuts in Queensland coalfields this week has seen the tally exceed 1000.
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Downer cut 185 jobs from BMA’s Goonyella mine
Downer have announced is it cutting 185 jobs from BMA’s Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah.
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Mayor calls on BMA to locally source employees
A proposed BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Coal Operations’ mine extension has been declared a coordinated project by Queensland’s State Coordinator-General.
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Revived Red Hill mine to create 3500 jobs
The Red Hill mining project in Central Queensland that was dumped last year has been revived, and could generate 3500 jobs.
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Contractor dies on Daunia mine
A contractor died suddenly on BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Daunia mine near Moranbah in Queensland yesterday.
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