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Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: BBS

Thursday 04 December 2008

Specialist Contractor Bilfinger Berger Services (BBS) recently celebrated four years without Lost Time Injury at its Port Hedland operations, earning it a spot as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


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.


Working for the Pilbara

Wednesday 07 May 2008

Organising a mine shutdown in the remote Pilbara region can be a challenge at the best of times. However, one company is creating a name for themselves for shutdowns, maintenance and project management. Catriona Pollard writes.


BHP approves funding for iron ore growth

Tuesday 05 February 2008

BHP Billiton has approved US$1.094 billion of capital expenditure to underpin accelerated growth of its Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) business.


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.


Indigenous group wins major contract

Sunday 14 October 2007

A CONTRACT for drill pad preparation for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s exploration sites in the Yandi area has been awarded to Indigenous company, Carey Bilyulu.


New technology powers haul trucks

Tuesday 09 October 2007

YANDI minesite recently introduced Komatsu 830E AC (electric drive) haul trucks, resulting in faster material movement, greater reliability, and reduced maintenance and costs.


Leighton acquisition a success

Monday 10 September 2007

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


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