Predicted job numbers for Galilee Basin coal projects are in doubt, resulting in a complaint being lodged with the ACCC
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BHP cut jobs at Olympic Dam
In the wake of falling copper prices jobs will be cut at Olympic Dam as BHP looks to reduce costs.
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CFMEU claim BHP will reopen coal mine with FIFO workforce
The CFMEU claims BHP is planning to reopen its Norwich Park coal mine in Queensland with workers sourced from Adelaide and Melbourne.
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Iron ore hits five-year low
The price of iron ore has fallen to below $US65 a tonne for the first time since 2009, and analysts warn it will drop even lower.
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Production phase means more maintenance mining jobs
After the release of the Hays Quarterly report, national head of mining Chris Kent provides a labour hire perspective on the state of the industry.
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Mining jobs subdued, but key roles needed in each state
Subdued employment levels in resource sectors were predicted by Hays, with key employment trends identified in their recently released Quarterly Report.
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Job-sharing implemented at FMG mine site
A reshuffle at FMG’s Cloudbreak mine will see workers move to part-time job sharing for the next six months.
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Construction of Tasmania’s newest mine begins
Work has started on a new bauxite mine in Tasmania that is expected to create 180 jobs.
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New Acland coal mine brings new jobs to Toowoomba region
Approval for expansion of the New Acland coal mine, will provide opportunities for up to several hundred new jobs across construction and operation.
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Job survival in the age of robots and intelligent machines
With automation and robotics gaining traction in Australian industries, what lies ahead for many of our workers?
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Glencore restarts coal mining
Glencore has officially restarted its coal mining operations, after closing all of its Australian operations over the Christmas break.
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Anglo American submits Drayton South mine plan a third time
Anglo American has submitted plans to develop its Drayton South mine for the third time.
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The top ten stories for 2014
As the year draws to a close Australian Mining looks back at the most popular stories of the year, and what had you reading, and talking.
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Callide and Dartbrook coal mines for sale as Anglo targets cost savings
Anglo American’s Callide and Dartbrook coal mines are for sale as the miner announces a massive transformation that will see it shed 35 per cent of its workforce globally.
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Massive need for miners in the US
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
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Coal mine workers return to work after industrial dispute
300 coal workers have returned to work after their employer tore up a contract with Griffin coal mine last week.
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Rio Tinto rubbishes merger talks, boasts shareholder returns
Rio Tinto is on a journey to woo investors, with a presentation in London overnight highlighting the company’s shareholder returns.
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Mentors needed to support NSW’s mining women
Women working in the NSW mining industry are being asked to participate in a mentoring program aimed to help females entering the sector or looking to further their careers.
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Gas drilling slows down in Queensland
Gas industry slowdowns have led Saxon Energy Services to offer voluntary redundancy packages to staff in Queensland.
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Small improvement for geologist employment
Despite a small amount of improvement in their employment prospects, geoscientists continue to struggle against the exploration downturn.
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