The Central Queensland town of Moranbah is reeling after the announcement Isaac Plains coal mine is going into care and maintenance, with 300 jobs set to be cut.
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ABB wins massive truckless mine automation contract
ABB has won a contract to make the world's largest iron truckless.
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Vale ups iron ore exports to China over next five years
Competition for Australian iron ore sales looks set to ensure ongoing depressed commodity prices, as Vale announces its intent to double exports to China.
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Iron ore price recovers to above $US96
Iron ore has seen a price resurgence as China shuts down its high-cost mines and announces upbeat manufacturing data.
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Vale’s management obligations remain in place for Integra coal closure
The Hunter Valley office of the Department of Planning and Environment has met with Integra coal mine management to discuss the mine’s closure.
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Vale threaten to leave international mining body over Rio Tinto lawsuit
Vale has threatened to leave the International Council on Mining and Metals as tensions rise between it and Rio Tinto over the brewing Simandou lawsuit.
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Glencore puts its hand up to develop Simandou iron ore deposit
Despite schooling miners on issues of oversupply and stating its disinterest in greenfields projects, resources giant Glencore is said to be in the bid for the high-quality Simandou iron ore deposit.
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Vale’s motives for Integra mine closure called into question
The CFMEU has questioned Vale’s honesty over decisions to close two Hunter Valley mines while trying to tap into billions worth of unmined coal.
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Vale faces a $63 million price tag to close Integra coal complex: union
The CFMEU claims Vale faces a $63 million bill over its plan to close the Integra coal mine complex in the Hunter Valley, fuelling rumours the mines have been sold.
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$30m worth of damage at Vale nickel mine as protests over chemical spill turn violent
Mining giant Vale is facing $30 million worth of damage at its Goro nickel mine in New Caledonia after an acid spill into a creek sparked violent protests.
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Massive new $20bn iron ore mine in Rio Tinto’s sights
Following years of delays, Rio Tinto has announced it is close to finalising a $US20bn deal which will see the development of its massive Simandou project in the West African nation of Guinea.
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500 jobs slashed as two Hunter Valley coal mines close
500 jobs are set to be slashed in the Hunter Valley as two major coal mines are placed into care and maintenance.
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Vale halts New Caledonia nickel operations after spill
Vale has suspended plant operations in New Caledonia after an acidic spill.
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BSGR, defendant in Rio Tinto Simandou corruption claims, sues Guinea
BSGR Resources, which has been accused of bribery and corruption by Rio Tinto over the Simandou deposit, is suing Guinea and its president.
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Vale posts disappointing first quarter
Vale have posted some disappointing first quarter results, but company CEO Murilo Ferreira is as optimistic as ever.
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Leighton awarded $249m coal mine contract
Leighton Contractors has won a three-year, $249 million contract at the Isaac Plains open-cut coal mine near Moranbah.
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Vale pleads guilty, receives record fine
Vale has been given a record fine after pleading guilty to the deaths of two workers in 2011.
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Mining investor sells iron ore stake
Investment firm BlackRock sold down about $60 million worth of iron ore stocks last Thursday, particularly from Fortescue Metals and Atlas Iron.
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Stable iron ore prices defy investor expectation
Iron ore investors are on edge as they prepare for iron ore prices to start dropping at this time of the year.
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Mining giants could loosen iron ore supply grip
A new report from Europe reveals stabilising global freight costs could end Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton’s dominance over supply of iron ore to the Asian markets.
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