From April 2018, BHP subsidiary South32 will invest R 4.3 billion ($395 million) to manage South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) as a stand-alone, extending the mine life of Klipspruit colliery by up to 20 years.
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South32 CEO addresses Appin coal mine culture issues, stresses inclusivity
Global resources producer South32 has had its annual general meeting (AGM), and commented on workplace concerns, despite 'strong financial results'.
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South32 resumes production at Appin mine
South32 has restarted production at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales following a an operational review to improve performance.
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New Mastermyne contract at Appin to boost employment
Mastermyne has been awarded a contract to supply development labour to South32’s Illawarra coal operations at the Appin Colliery in New South Wales.
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South32’s Appin colliery to remain suspended
South32 has confirmed underground operations at its Appin colliery will remain suspended after repeated concerns over gas levels.
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South32 evacuates Appin coal operation to investigate gas levels
South32 has again suspended operations at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales to investigate concerns about gas levels.
The BHP spin-out said its workforce was evacuated from the mine, which forms
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Flying into the future of mining
Drones have been regarded as an important technology in the future of mining for many years now. So, how is the use of drones at mine sites evolving
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Newcrest and South32 headline hackathon in Perth
This weekend will mark the fourth time Unearthed has hosted a resources technology hackathon in Perth since the inaugural event in 2014.
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Conditions ripe for an increase in M&A activity in Australian mining
Consolidation in Australian mining has been subdued in recent years, but market conditions may have now reached a point where a revival in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is set to emerge.
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South32 investigates hazardous gas levels at Illawarra coal operation
South32 evacuated all workers from one of its Illawarra coal sites in New South Wales last weekend due to potentially hazardous gas levels.
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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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South32 abandons $US200 million Peabody coal acquisition
South32’s proposed $US200 million acquisition of Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan Colliery in New South Wales has been scrapped due to competition concerns.
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South32, GE enter digital transformation partnership
South32 has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with GE to assist in developing the company’s digital transformation.
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South32 to return $655 million to shareholders
South32 has announced plans to return US$500 million ($655 million) to shareholders in the form of a buyback, showing positive signs in Australia’s commodity market.
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South32 coal acquisition comes under fire from ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns about South32’s proposed acquisition of Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan coal assets in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
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South32 forms exploration alliance with AusQuest
South32 and AusQuest have formed an alliance to develop exploration opportunities in Australia and internationally.
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South32 overcomes challenges to keep production targets in reach
Despite performance challenges South32 believes it remains on track to achieve the 2017 financial year production guidance set at most of its operations.
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South32 drops production guidance at Illawarra coal mine
South32 has lowered its production guidance at the Illawarra coal operation in New South Wales following ongoing issues at the mine this year.
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South32 acquires Peabody’s Metropolitan mine
South32 has entered a US$200 million agreement to acquire Peabody’s Metropolitan Colliery along with a 16.67 per cent interest in the Port Kembla Coal Terminal.
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Unearthed hacks solutions to issues in the mining industry
New South Wales has played host to Unearthed Sydney and Hunter Valley Hackathons, tackling future problems in the mining and resources industries.
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