Perth-based mining contractor Decmil has secured a new contract at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Fortescue to lower debt by another US$1 billion
Fortescue Metals Group continues to reduce its debt with the company saying a further US$1 billion ($1.36 billion) will be repaid next week.
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Atlas Iron appoints new managing director
Experienced resources executive Cliff Lawrenson will take over as managing director and chief executive officer of Atlas Iron in February 2017.
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BHP working towards 2017 restart at Samarco
BHP Billiton says a restart to production at the Samarco iron ore joint venture with Vale in Brazil is possible next year, but only if several hurdles are overcome first.
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Rio Tinto denies drone surveillance allegations
Rio Tinto has rejected claims that it has used drones to monitor employees at company work camps.
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Iron ore jumps past $US80
Iron ore has continued to have a stellar week, settling at $US81.90 a tonne overnight, according to the Steel Index.
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Australian miners paid more than half their 2014-15 profits in taxes: Minerals Council
Australia’s mining industry faced its highest effective tax rate in almost a decade in 2014-15, according to new research.
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Whirlwind week for iron ore prices
Iron ore prices have been tumultuous this week; soaring past $80 then slumping, before rising once more.
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BHP Billiton and Vale iron out Samarco dispute
Vale, with joint venture partner BHP Billiton, expects to reveal when the Samarco iron ore mine in Brazil will restart in December.
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Iron ore sails through $US80
The iron ore price has topped $US80 a tonne for the first time in more than two years.
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BHP Billiton approves Samarco funding as a restart edges closer
As the Samarco joint venture considers reopening the mine, BHP Billiton has cleared US$181 million in funding for remediation work at the site.
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Australia leads growth in global mining deals: EY
The number of mining deals in Australia is rising, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) third quarter global mining and metals M&A activity report.
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Cairn Hill revival to create employment in Coober Pedy
Cu-River Mining's new mining and processing operation at Cairn Hill near Coober Pedy in South Australia is set to create 60 jobs in the region.
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Rio Tinto looks to significantly cut costs with productivity push
Rio Tinto has outlined a long-term strategy that will deliver an additional $5 billion in cash flow over the next five years.
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EPA clears the way for Fortescue mine expansion
Fortescue Metals has been given the environmental go-ahead to expand the Solomon iron ore operation in Western Australia.
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China rally sees return of iron ore, steel confidence
Both iron ore and steel have surged in China after investors scooped up commodities that were cheapened by a period of losses.
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Roy Hill aims for a boost in operational efficiency with Promapp software
Software company Promapp will provide its cloud-based business process management solution for Roy Hill in WA.
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Iron ore soars to nearly $US71 a tonne
Iron ore has rallied to a 12 month high of nearly $US71 a tonne while other metals including nickel, copper, and zinc have also surged, according to the AFR.
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Arrium Mining partnership to upgrade iron ore waste
CDE Mining has partnered with Arrium Mining to process and convert almost 17 million tons of low grade iron ore fines in waste dumps into saleable product.
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Rio Tinto selling stake in Simandou to China
Rio Tinto is selling its stake in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine to Chinalco in a deal that will be worth between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion.
Rio was the highest shareholder with 46.6 per cent ownership.
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