The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded the launch of the new Exploration Development Incentive, launched in Perth yesterday.
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Gina Rinehart enters joint venture to buy into WA cattle stations
Iron ore magnate and Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart has purchased up to a 50 percent stake in the Liveringa and Nerrima cattle stations in WA’s West Kimberly region.
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Northern Star completes takeover of Jundee gold mine
Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of Newmont’s Jundee mine, officially catapulting the company to the second largest ASX- listed gold miner.
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Karratha receives new status, now known as a city
One of Australia’s best-known mining towns has received a new status with Karratha to now be known as a city.
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Mining rehab contributions become mandatory in WA
Western Australia has implemented mandatory contributions to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund, effective July 1.
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Voluntary redundancy accepted by 109 Nifty copper mine workers
109 workers at Aditya Birla's Nifty copper mine have accepted voluntary redundancies after a cave-in at the site has left operations suspended since March.
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WA premier and AMEC slam TAI report
A report issued by The Australia Institute which outlines the value of State-based subsidies to the mining industry has stirred a proverbial hornet’s nest.
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Iron ore jobs in the firing line as BHP review continues
An ongoing review at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations could see thousands of jobs lost in Western Australia.
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3500 people working to build Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine
Despite recent iron price jitters which have seen investors flee small mining firms, Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine is making steady construction progress and is almost half way done.
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Northern Star gold production rises 32 per cent
Northern Star Resources’ acquisition of five gold mines in Western Australia is paying off after the company posted a 32 per cent increase in May gold production figures.
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Ramelius buys gold tenement for $4 million
Ramelius Resources will buy Glencore’s Kathleen Valley gold project for $4.05 million.
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170 jobs slashed from BHP Billiton’s Mt Whaleback iron ore mine
BHP Billiton has slashed 170 iron ore jobs from its Mt Whaleback mine in the Pilbara as it continues to focus on cost and productivity gains.
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BHP Billiton cuts 100 iron ore jobs
BHP Billiton has cut 100 jobs from its iron ore headquarters in Perth as the company continues to focus on cost and productivity gains amidst feeble commodity prices.
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Don’t bet against China: Andrew Forrest bullish about iron ore demand
As the value of iron ore fell further to prices not seen since 2012, a group of mining bosses, including Andrew Forrest, told a conference the price slump will be short-lived.
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Padbury shareholders to launch class action
A class action will be launched by investors who bought shares in Padbury Mining after the $6 billion Oakajee rail and port project deal was announced.
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Gold production falls after WA downpour
Consultancy firm Surbiton and Associates say unseasonal rain in Western Australia’s gold mining region is to blame for the 7 per cent fall in Australia’s first quarter gold output.
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Floating LNG plants will cost WA government billions
A report has been tabled in WA Parliament which found that allowing gas to be processed offshore would cost thousands of Australian jobs.
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Norton produces one millionth ounce of gold
Norton Gold Fields has reached a major milestone, pouring its one millionth ounce of gold from the Paddington gold mine.
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Those in the market to buy nickel assets set to visit BHP Billiton’s operations
BHP Billiton has told its 1800 Nickel West employees that potential buyers are soon set to visit the operation.
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BHP flags sale of its Nickel West business
BHP Billiton has today announced a review of its West Australian Nickel West business which could see the sale of the Mt Keith, Cliffs and Leinster mines and associated infrastructure.
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