Port Hedland has posted another record breaking year for iron ore exports which are up by 40 million tonnes.
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Wright Prospecting to have its day in court
A judge has declared mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting must go to court to settle a mine ownership conflict with the family of her father’s previous partner.
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Gas not much greener than coal
New research revealed gas-fired power generation will not be cheaper than coal and its emissions will be only slightly lower than coal.
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130 jobs on the line at gold mine
130 workers’ jobs are at risk as receivers visited Apex Minerals’ Wiluna mine on Wednesday to decide the next course of action on the loss-making gold operation.
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Power shortage at Apex mine
Apex Minerals has been hit with more trouble after a mechanical failure has left its Wiluna gold mine with power shortage. The company is looking for more cash injection.
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WA watchdog cracking down on mine safety
Western Australia’s resources regulatory body is cracking down on injuries and ‘near misses’ in the Midwest mining sector after two incidents at Karara mine in the past couple of months.
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BHP selling iron ore stake for $1.5b
Mining giant BHP Billiton is selling a 15 per cent stake in its Australian Jimblebar iron ore mine to two Japanese trading firms, Itochu Corporation and Mitsui & Co for around $1.5 billion.
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Oakajee fed funding unusable
The WA State Government cannot use the $339 million Federal funding allotted for the suspended Oakajee port project for anything else.
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Toro edges closer to developing Wiluna uranium mine
Western Australia's first uranium mine is a step closer to development, after Toro Energy announced a four-week appeal period on its Federal Government approval passed with no appeals against the project.
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World’s most powerful proven raise drill coming to SA
The world's most powerful proven raise drill package is about to start work in South Australia.
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Mum sees upside in FIFO
A mum in WA is starting a website and a consultancy, FIFO Success, to assist couples in choosing on a FIFO lifestyle and whether it is right for them.
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WA iron ore boom finished: Premier
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett is still hopeful the stalled $6 billion Oakajee Port & Rail project in the state’s Midwest can be restarted after owner Mitsubishi put the brakes on it last year to cut costs.
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‘Harden up’ culture affecting mental health of FIFO workers
A study into the wellbeing of FIFO workers has found stress, anxiety, drug and alcohol use and a sense of helplessness are high among the workforce, prompting calls for companies to spend more on mental health.
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Alacer Gold selling off its Australian assets
Alacer Gold has announced its intent to sell off its Australian assets so it can focus on its gold mining operations in Turkey.
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Proponents shortlisted for iron ore port expansion
Esperance Port has shortlisted two corporations to provide proposals on the development of a new multi-user iron ore export facility.
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NRW next in line for profits downgrade
West Australian earth-moving firm NRW Holdings joins a list of mining services companies announcing a profit downgrade.
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Toxins at mine sites near homes
Over 20 mine processing sites in Western Australia may contain toxins such as mercury, lead and arsenic.
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More steel price falls coming, iron ore producers told
Chinese steel producers are decreasing their production to more sustainable amounts, putting smaller West Australian iron ore projects at risk of price falls in the chief export commodity.
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$18bn cut for Pilbara iron ore miners
Pilbara iron ore producers could be in for an $18 billion annual revenue cut.
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Lab worker jailed for forged urine samples
A former laboratory assistant faces a one year jail sentence for helping WA mine workers get around illegal drugs testing.
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