Some of the workers from the Caterpillar plant in Burnie will work at the factory in Thailand that took jobs from their own plant.
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Pay relief for Gujarat mine workers
Gujarat workers are finally set to receive wages owed to them as the company’s new managers announce plans to pour up to $350 million into the business to keep it running.
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Caterpillar to cut 200 jobs in Burnie
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar will cut 200 jobs from its Burnie plant in Tasmania’s north-west.
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Queensland gas boom fires up job numbers
A new report by Energy Skills Queensland found the gas sector will employ more than 14,100 workers when it peaks in 2024, double the number predicted previously.
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200 contractors cut from Anglo’s Dawson coal mine
Anglo American will cut 200 contractor jobs at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland as the company moves to reduce operating costs.
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Shree Minerals open Tasmanian iron ore mine
Shree Minerals have officially opened the Nelson Bay River mine after a protracted process which saw court injunctions and protests levelled against the company.
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Calling all women working in the NSW mining sector
The NSW Minerals Council is seeking women with experience in the state’s mining industry to fill out a quick survey so it can better understand how to attract and retain females to the sector.
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Mining strategy for Dubbo as 1600 new jobs expected
The Dubbo City Mining Growth Strategy has received a leg-up from the state government, with $80,000 worth of funding directed to the project.
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Gujarat miners walk off the job
Workers who had opted to stay on at two Gujarat-owned mines in the Illawarra despite not being paid for over four weeks announced they would strike if the money did not hit their accounts by midnight last night.
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Peabody locks out mine workers again
Peabody Energy has locked workers out of Helensburgh Metropolitan Colliery again as the dispute around a new enterprise agreement continues.
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Chinese women banned from studying mining degrees
Activists in China are challenging long-standing rules which ban women from studying mining degrees because “mining work is unsuitable for women”.
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Jindal takes over Gujarat but still no relief for unpaid workers
Gujarat NRE shareholders have voted in favour of a takeover deal by Jindal Steel, but the exact date workers can expect to be paid four weeks’ worth of wages is still anyone’s guess.
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Where the mining jobs are: Hays Quarterly Hotspots
Mining engineers, senior metallurgists and HV electricians are just three of the roles mining companies are looking to fill as the preference for people with experience impacts hiring decisions, says recruiting experts Hays Resources & Mining.
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Gujarat shareholders to vote on takeover deal
The fate of embattled coal miner Gujarat NRE is set to be decided today, with shareholders voting at 2pm on whether to allow Jindal Steel and Power to become the new owner of the company.
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GlencoreXstrata refuse to meet with Collinsville locals
Locals say it was an opportunity for GlencoreXstrata to present their side of the argument, but the multi-national miner refused to attend a community member meeting in Collinsville this week.
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Jindal takeover bid still unclear as Gujarat saga drags on
The CFMEU has met with Jindal Steel and Power, the potential new owners of Gujarat NRE, however it is still unclear whether a share deal meeting next week will see a transfer of power set to help hundreds of unpaid miners.
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Doubts mount that Gujarat shareholder deal won’t help unpaid workers
A letter read to workers by Gujarat NRE’s general manager has cast doubt over a whether a share deal next week aimed at saving the company will go ahead.
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Helensburgh coal miners continue strike action
200 workers from Peabody’s Helensburgh Metropolitan Colliery went on strike again yesterday as the dispute around new enterprise agreements remains unresolved.
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35,000 new mining jobs to be created in South Australia
According to a new report, South Australian resource companies will require an extra 35,000 employees if 40 new mining and infrastructure projects get off the ground by 2030.
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Financial help on the way for Gujarat workers
The CFMEU has secured short-term hardship payments for workers at Gujarat NRE, with workers set to receive a week’s pay.
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