The slow commodities market has finally claimed a junior iron ore producer, as West Australian miner Pluton looks set to go into receivership.
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WA DMP recognised as one of world’s best resources regulators
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
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FIFO rosters not ideal according to DMP
The WA inquiry into FIFO-related mental health issues has heard that no FIFO roster could be considered 100 per cent safe.
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PYBAR wins contract to mine Vivien gold project
Underground mining contractor PYBAR has won the contract to develop and mine Ramelius Resources’ Vivien gold project.
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Atlas Iron ups production, cuts operating costs
Atlas Iron has reduced its cash costs and upped its iron ore production guidance.
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WA resources in a state of transition
WA Mines and Petroleum minister Bill Marmion has said the days of high capital investment in new and expanding projects was giving way to a future of higher levels of production and export.
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Rio boss says Fortescue is ‘panicking’
Rio Tinto had come out swinging against comments made by FMG’s CEO as the fight over WA’s iron ore industry continues.
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WA miner dies of drug overdose
Police say a West Australian mine worker who died at a hotel in Uganda suffered from a drug overdose.
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WA mine worker dies in Uganda
A West Australian mine worker has died at a hotel in Uganda.
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WA Premier Colin Barnett continues attack on Rio and BHP
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett is angry at Rio Tinto and BHP and he’s not afraid to say so, this time accusing the pair of bullying junior miners.
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FMG CEO Nev Power joins Barnett in Rio Tinto, BHP fight
Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power said he understands Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett's frustration at Rio and BHP over their iron ore expansion plans.
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WA Premier backpedals on Rio, BHP collusion claims
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has backed away from comments he made about Rio Tinto and BHP, saying he never meant to suggest the companies were colluding.
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“I’m not sure where Colin is coming from”, Rio Tinto boss hits back at collusion claims
Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh said West Australian Premier Colin Barnett shouldn’t complain about the company’s strategy to increase production seeing as the government signed off on the plan.
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Trouble for Griffin Coal Mine as Lanco plans sale
Debts continue to accumulate at the Griffin Coal Mine, as owners Lanco Infratech plan to sell a stake in the project.
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Poseidon Nickel raise $30 million for mine restart
Poseidon Nickel has raised $30 million which will enable it to reopen the Windarra nickel mine.
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‘Remember who your landlord is’, WA premier flags iron ore royalty rise
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has hit out at Rio Tinto and BHP for flooding the market with iron ore, stating the business tactic may lead to a royalty hike.
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Missing exploration worker rescued
An exploration worker who went missing on Monday afternoon was successfully located and rescued yesterday.
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BHP chases lower costs for more iron ore in Western Australia
BHP Billiton has announced plans to cut costs and increase supply of iron ore as it chases its goal of becoming the lowest-cost producer in the Pilbara.
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Atlas Iron cut jobs
Atlas Iron workers are the latest victim of tumbling iron ore prices, with hundreds made redundant this week.
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3D software helping to discover higher grade of minerals deposits
Rio Tinto said the launch of new 3D mapping technology will give the company an advantage in the recovery of mineral deposits.
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