Australian market research analyst IBISWorld has named lead and zinc ore mining among its 10 riskiest industries in 2009.
Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.
Ausenco has executed a contract for the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the development of Bemax Resources' Snapper Mineral Sands mine in south western NSW.
Prime Minster Kevin Rudd has warned that the Australian economy will no longer be able to rely on being boosted by the mining industry, smh.com reports.
Macmahon Holdings, a contracting group operating in the civil construction and mining sector, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
CDE Capital is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its unwavering commitment to Aboriginal employment.
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.
Xstrata Copper joined forces with Centacare Employment Mount Isa branch to help train indigenous people for employment in the local mining industry and as such, the company is a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards.
CDE Capital has been selected as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. The civil and mining contractor, with over 30 years experience delivering major construction and infrastructure projects throughout Australia, has continued to work towards its goal of an Indigenous
Emerson Stewart has received a new $5 million contract from BHP Billiton Nickel West in the northern goldfields of Western Australia.