BHP boss Andrew Mackenzie said demand for Australian resources will continue, but warned the nation will lose its competitive edge if workplace relations, tax regimes, and red tape are not fixed.
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BHP lose court battle over sacked CFMEU members
BHP has lost a court battle against the CFMEU over the sacking of two union members at Peak Downs mine.
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Dart Mining commits to hiring locals
Residents in the small Victorian town of Corryong have been told more than 185 jobs will be on offer if Dart Mining’s Mount Unicorn project goes ahead.
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Rum on offer for mining job
An unemployed Rockhampton man is promising a six-month supply of Bundaberg Rum to anyone who can find him work in the mining sector.
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Queensland gold miners lose jobs
Twenty two workers at Evolution Mining’s Mt Rawdon gold mine have lost their jobs, with a slowdown in the mining process being blamed for the cuts.
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Billboards target big miners’ 100% FIFO workforce
Two major billboards demanding an end to the use of 100% FIFO workforces in the Bowen Basin have been erected on highways around Mackay.
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70 jobs on offer at Boggabri coal mine
Just three months after cutting 100 jobs at Boggabri coal mine, Downer EDI have announced plans to hire 70 new positions at the project, with an emphasis on recruiting locally.
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400 workers face uncertain future at Collinsville coal mine
The CFMEU have accused GlencoreXstrata of leaving 400 workers out in the cold as the miner moves to owner-operator at Collinsville coal mine.
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New online register connects industry with mineral consultants
A new online register of mineral consultants has been launched and aims to connect the industry with the experienced personnel it needs for projects.
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Jobs to go at Aurizon
Rail operator Aurizon will cut costs by more than $230 million over the next two years in a move which will see job losses and property sales.
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Newcrest to cut jobs at Telfer mine
Newcrest have announced jobs will be cut at its Telfer mine in Western Australia as the gold miner continues to implement a raft of cost cutting measures across its operations.
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Low nickel prices hurting miners
A business analyst has warned low nickel prices were putting pressure on miners, predicting mines may face the prospect of closure.
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WA job ads down as mining slumps
There has been a decline in job advertisements for the fourth month in a row and Western Australia has been hit hardest.
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Deep Yellow slashes jobs, cuts pay
Uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has cut jobs and reduced salaries by five per cent as it ramps up steps to reduce overhead costs, blaming the move on the weakness in the uranium sector.
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Santos hiring permanent roles for Curtis Island LNG project
Santos GLNG said it is moving to establish a long-term workforce in Gladstone with plans to recruit 102 people for permanent ongoing roles by August.
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WA gold miner goes under, more jobs lost
The gold sector has taken another hit with WA gold miner Apex Minerals going into administration.
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29,000 jobs at risk under ‘broken’ planning system
The NSW Minerals Council has said project deferrals and postponements of 12 months or more will jeopardise 29,000 jobs across the state and result in $10.3 billion in lost investments.
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Gold slump leads to more job losses
Kingsgate Consolidated has announced it will cut staff at its Challenger gold mine as the company implements a new mine plan aimed at reducing costs as gold prices continue to tumble.
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Jobs on offer as QGC hire 15 people daily
QGC are holding a recruitment information session in Gladstone tonight as the company ramps up efforts to become Queensland's first LNG exporter.
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Kalgoorlie’s Superpit operator reviews costs
The company which operates the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Superpit has announced low gold prices and high production costs have forced them to run cost reviews in order to keep the mine viable.
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