The LNG industry has warned $150 billion dollars worth of investment in Australia could be lost if the high cost of building major projects is not fixed within eighteen months.
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Iron ore train derails in WA
A freight train carrying iron ore to Esperance Port has derailed, scattering 32 carriages and about 2240 tonnes of the commodity across the tracks.
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Rio to double Western Turner Syncline
Mining giant Rio Tinto is looking at a 360 million tonne a year Pilbara iron ore export rate, hinting it will double the size of its Western Turner Syncline hub to 32mtpa.
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Galaxy Resources cuts salaries
Lithium miner Galaxy Resources is cutting salaries as it tries to raise nearly $50 million in order to pay debt and boost working capital.
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Sponsor more mining students, says Afghanistan
The Afghan Government will urge Australia to sponsor the training of geologists and mining experts at WA universities in a bid to launch the country’s resources industry.
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Mindax moves closer to Mt Forrest iron project
Junior mining company Mindax is closer to its Mt Forrest iron investment after it received preliminary notice from a Hong Kong company that it will go ahead with the joint venture.
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WA to host world’s largest LNG conference
Western Australia will host the world’s biggest LNG conference in 2016, with 5000 delegates expected to attend the event.
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WA unemployment rate rises on the back of mining downturn
Western Australia’s jobless rate has hit highs not seen since the GFC, with many blaming the downturn in the mining sector.
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Port Hedland iron ore exports on the rise
Iron ore exports from Port Hedland rose 4% in April, as shipments to Taiwan more than double.
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Doray starts underground mining at Andy Well
Doray Minerals announced the start of its underground development and mining at the company’s Andy Well Gold Project in Western Australia.
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Extra safety inspectors for WA mines
Additional safety inspectors will be hired to monitor the troubled mining industry in Western Australia, the WA Government announced.
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Woodside confirm floating LNG option
Woodside have confirmed they are looking to develop their Browse LNG project with a floating gas processing operation.
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Graduates feeling brunt of mining slowdown
Staff turnover at mining companies has fallen nearly 5 per cent over the last six months to 14.8 per cent per annum, according to figures from Mackie Employer Solutions.
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First Hope Downs ore leaves site
Hope Downs 4 in WA’s Pilbara region has achieved a significant milestone with the first iron ore leaving the mine.
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Follow these dos and don’ts for brighter prospects
Prospecting can be exciting. But what starts as an escape from daily life can quickly turn dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.
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Debate erupts as Woodside walk away from LNG hub
Woodside’s decision to shelve its $40 billion Browse liquefied natural gas project has caused bitter dispute.
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Mindax signs $52 million deal with Perpetual
Junior mining company Mindax has signed a $52 million deal with Hong Kong’s Perpetual Mining in a joint venture for the Mt Forrest Iron Project.
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$10bn gas plan for BHP and Exxon
BHP Billiton and Exxon Mobil are planning to kick off the approval process for a $10 billion dollar floating LNG project in WA.
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Workers dodge positive drugs tests
Industry drug testers have raised concerns that workers are managing their illegal drug intake in a bid to escape getting caught out in tests.
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Mining creating fewer jobs than transport
There are currently 110,500 people employed directly in WA's mining industry. This is an increase of 1400 over the previous three months.
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