Australia’s largest independent regional and domestic airline, Rex, has announced plans to grow and transform its latest acquisition into Australia’s premier Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) operator.
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Alliance loan extends national FIFO services
Alliance Aviation Services has secured a loan from the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to construct a 10,000 square metre aircraft maintenance facility.
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FIFO workers get $6m in mental health support
The Government will provide $6 million to MATES in Construction to boost support for the mental health and wellbeing of remote workers.
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WA FIFO workers get best-in-class COVID screening
Medical technology company Avicena will undertake regular screening of FIFO workers and contractors in the resources industry.
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Roy Hill gets Swift entertainment
Roy Hill has entered into a $3.5 million three-year agreement with Swift to deploy Swift Access to Roy Hill’s mine permanent village.
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Galena takes flight at Abra
Galena Mining has completed construction of the airstrip at its Abra base metals mine in Western Australia – an important achievement for its fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
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Mining’s most-clicked: The top stories of 2021
Australian Mining takes a look back at the year that was with a recount of the top 5 stories in 2021.
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Glencore shifting to seven-day roster
Glencore’s Mount Isa mines has announced MICO will be changing its primary rosters to a seven days on/seven days off roster.
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Mining’s hidden ticket to increased diversification
The availability of suitable amenities often stands in the way of female participation in the mining industry. Enter MineARC’s EnviroLAV toilet – a safe, durable and functional option.
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SCEE ramps up village security for BHP
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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No progress made on community FIFO impact: AMCA chair
The Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) is urging all governments to properly acknowledge and manage the impacts of a fly in, fly out (FIFO) workforce on mining communities.
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Fortescue flights cut FIFO commute
Fortescue Metals Group is trialling the expansion of its Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flight service network, with new charter flights departing Busselton in the state’s southwest.
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Queensland bans FIFO to protect 297 communities
Australia’s first legislation banning 100 per cent fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforces at large resource projects will continue after a review confirmed its benefits for Queensland communities.
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Major miners push for fully vaccinated workforce in 2022
BHP and Mineral Resources have announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their respective workforces.
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WA mandates resources vaccinations
The Western Australian Government has followed public health advise to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for fly-in, fly-out and other resources sector workers from December.
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MinRes takes on flagship Swift Access technology
Mineral Resources (MinRes) will be the first mining company to trial Swift Media’s new entertainment and communications product, Swift Access.
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Timber workers can fill mining skills shortage: AMEC
Forestry and timber industry workers could be used to fill positions in the WA mining sector, as proposed by the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.
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Rio Tinto commits to stamping out sexual harassment
Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating sexual harassment from its operations and acknowledges change is needed to eliminate it from the mining sector.
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Aqura contract continues BHP connection
Aqura Technologies has won a contract for technology and communications infrastructure upgrades to BHP’s Western Australia Iron Ore accommodation precincts in the Pilbara region.
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New records for MinRes despite labour shortage
Mineral Resources has lamented hard border closures in Western Australia that caused labour shortages for the company and affected its ability to freight iron ore.
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