Rio Tinto’s decision to ban alcohol at its Argyle mine site has divided opinion on social media.We sort through what people see as the pros and cons of a booze ban.
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Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine goes grog-free
Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine is going alcohol-free, with workers fearing that other mine sites around the country will follow suit.
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BGC Contracting enters partnership with FIFO Familes
Mining contract firm BGC has joined with FIFO Families to increase support for its 2000 FIFO workers.
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Alliance Aviation wins long term BHP FIFO contract
Alliance Aviation Services have won a five year FIFO contract for BHP’s iron ore operations.
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Uncertain future for camp expansion in Gladstone
Councillors in Gladstone have unanimously supported a development application to double the capacity of a worker accommodation village, despite an anticipated reduction in the worker population in the area.
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Queensland LNP divides over FIFO issue
Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin has been railing against government policies that allow companies to hire 100 per cent non-local workforce at mine sites.
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The Fly-in, Fly-out mentality
The approach towards maintaining mental health for FIFO workers has come a long way in recent years, with more attention from the research being conducted to study the effects of extended camp life on the worker. But how long should a worker be away from their family? Australian Mining talks to three professionals who deal with these issues at the coalface, to get their take on the mental safety aspect of FIFO.
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FIFO workers fire up about reporting bias
Reports of a FIFO worker found guilty of assaulting a police officer drew fast criticism from readers, “a real beat-up of a story”.
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FIFO police assault not tolerated in Gladstone
A FIFO worker has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Gladstone.
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Calls for action on year-old FIFO report
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry is calling for more to be done about a FIFO report that was first tabled in parliament over a year ago.
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BMA defends its FIFO Queensland mines
BMA has defended its choice to use FIFO employees for two new coal mines in Queensland stating its six other operations in the Bowen Basin employ residential workforces.
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OTOC posts strong profits, sails against the economic headwind
Despite doom and gloom forecasts throughout the market, OTOC Australia has posted a booming half year report.
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Yara Pilbara chooses families over FIFO
Yara Pilbara has announced a new recruitment drive aimed at attracting workers and their families to WA’s north-west with sweeteners that include free housing, international training and a family friendly roster.
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Coal production to boom at Broadmeadow Mine
Broadmeadow coal production will be lifted from 400,000 tonnes per annum to a new total capacity of 4.8 million tonnes per annum
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Investors cry foul over FIFO in Central Queensland
Property investors in Central Queensland claim they are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars as mining companies continue to favour 100 per cent FIFO workforces.
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Isaac Mayor calls for an end to wholly FIFO workforces
Isaac Mayor Anne Baker says the use of 100 per cent FIFO workforces is one of the biggest threats facing Central Queensland communities.
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BMA’s expansion plans flares up 100% FIFO debate
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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FIFO mine workers turn to stripping
A Perth-based ‘”male entertainment” boss says more men are using gyms at FIFO operations to get buff and then trying their hand at stripping when off rotation.
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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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Rockhampton looking to attract more mining business
Rockhampton Council wants a piece of the mining boom pie, telling resource companies it is open and willing for business.
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