Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.
The rumour mill has been working overtime with whispers that Rio Tinto is being encouraged to merge its Pilbara operations with mining giant BHP Billiton to help reduce high debt levels.
Pacific Sensor Technology has introduced the Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge PST-TM8812, designed for measuring thickness and corrosion of pressure vessels, chemical equipment, boilers and oil storage tanks.
Rio Tinto is set to slash thousands of jobs in Australia and overseas, reports UK newspaper The Mail On Sunday.
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.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between iron ore producer IronClad Mining and major Chinese steel maker Wuhan Steel is evidence that Chinese demand may not be slowing as much as thought, IronClad director Ian Finch told MINING DAILY.
BHP Billiton has slashed output at one of its pellet operations in Brazil due to weakened market conditions, which may soon effect the company's Australian operations, a BHP Billiton spokesperson has told MINING DAILY.
A dozen Indigenous trainees will start work at Rio Tinto's Mesa J iron ore mine in Pannawonica this week after completing a 10-week pre-employment program.
The Chinese government's move to stimulate the domestic economy has been welcomed by Western Australia's largest miners and investors, Hartleys resource analyst Andrew Muir told MINING DAILY.
Australian Mining is currently inviting editorial contributions and story ideas for its Metals Outlook in the December 2008 issue.