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Yandi remains closed

Tuesday 09 September 2008

BHP Billiton spokesperson Emma Meade has told Australian Mining that operations at Yandi remain suspended following a fatal collision between a light vehicle and a haul truck at the mine site.


Yandi death prompts WA shutdown

Monday 08 September 2008

BHP Billiton has announced that a collision between a light vehicle and haul truck at the company’s Yandi mine site recently has resulted in the death of a HWE Mining employee.


Fatal accident at Yandi

Tuesday 26 August 2008

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has announced that an incident occurred recently at its Yandi mine site, which resulted in the death of an HWE Mining employee.


Best Contract Miner of the Year category

Friday 20 June 2008

Atlas Copco is again sponsoring the Best Contract Miner of the Year Award.


Leighton wins Mesa A iron ore contract

Tuesday 15 April 2008

HWE Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Contractors Pty Limited, has been awarded a $344 million contract to provide mine development services at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A iron ore operation, located 50 km from Pannawonica in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.


Safer saver sub removal

Friday 28 March 2008

HWE Mining has won the highest accolade at this year's Safety & Health Innovation Awards for developing a new, safe way of removing a worn down saver sub from the spindle when drill rods are attached or removed.


HWE wins $600m contract for Yandi extension

Thursday 22 November 2007

HWE Mining has won a three-year contract extension worth $600 million at BHP Billiton's Yandi mine in Western Australia's Pilbara.


Leighton acquisition a success

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Contract Miner of the Year


Awaba is mine of the year

Wednesday 05 September 2007

AWABA Colliery, an underground Centennial Coal Company mine south of Newcastle, has been awarded Australian Mine of the Year at the 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards gala ceremony last night.


Callie Underground productivity push

Monday 13 August 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards Metalliferous Mine of the Year


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