Heron Resources has awarded a $107 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales to Sedgman.
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South32 to invest $110m in Canadian explorer
Diversified miner South32 will invest $C110.3 million ($107.14 million) in Canadian explorer Arizona Mining, which is advancing a multi-commodity project in the United States.
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EMR Capital completes $US210m Golden Grove acquisition
Mining private equity manager EMR Capital has completed its acquisition of MMG’s Golden Grove mine in Western Australia.
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Riva locks in exploration deal at Paroo Station
Riva Resources has secured an exploration agreement with Rosslyn Hill Mining that gives it the opportunity to take a 75 per cent share in the cobalt, gold and copper rights at the Paroo Station lead mine in Western Australia.
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Workers exposed to lead and mercury
Workers are believed to have been exposed to hazardous chemicals during processing at a now closed mine.
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Glencore shuts Bowen coke operations
Glencore has announced that it will be closing its North Queensland Bowen Coke Works facility over the next few months.
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More than 100 to go at Southern Operations
Around 120 jobs are expected to be cut from Perilya’s Southern Operations mine at Broken Hill.
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The Periodic Table of commodity returns
This year's Periodic Table of commodity returns highlights what may be on of the worst years on record, with no growth recorded.
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Is 2016 the year of base metals?
Nickel, copper, and zinc have been picked as the metals to watch next year.
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BHP Billiton reveals details of South32 demerger
It will cost BHP Billiton $US738 million to spin-off its non-core assets into new company South32, but it assures that shareholders will be better off as a result of the deal.
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200 jobs lost in third closure of Wiluna lead mine
The Paroo Station lead mine will dismiss more than 200 employees next month when the mine closes for the third time in less than a decade.
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The 2015 Metals outlook: What lies ahead
After a spate of horror cycles for the mining industry, how will commodities fare next year? Cole Latimer & Vicky Validakis report.
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The 2015 Metals Outlook Series: Silver, Zinc, Lead
Australian Mining looks at the forecast for metals and minerals next year, in its annual Metals Outlook series. In this edition we focus on base metals.
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Copper falls to new low
The copper price has fallen to a new four year low.
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Glencore under fire for zinc and lead mining pollution
Pollution in the MacArthur River has prompted Borroloola clan elders to protest and submit a management plan to NT Government.
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NSW government serves up $2 million for junior explorers
The NSW state government will dish out up to $2 million in funds to assist companies looking to undertake exploration drilling programs.
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$1 million lead poisoning claim heading to civil trial
Glencore's Mount Isa Mine is facing a compensation claim of $1 million over alleged lead poisoning, after the miner lost the right to have the case thrown out.
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Peak oil and peak coal: When will we run out of resources [infographic]
Many people are pointing to society reaching its peak point for mining resources, but when will we actually run out? One person has done the math in this infographic.
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BHP Billiton post record production and lowest injury rate
BHP Billiton’s Full year results announcement to the ASX this afternoon have shown revenue growth of 1.9 per cent, representing a $67.2 billion increase.
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BHP demerger: How it affects Australia
We've broken down what sites will be affected, and who is staying and who is going in the BHP demerger
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