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.
Rio Tinto is set to slash thousands of jobs in Australia and overseas, reports UK newspaper The Mail On Sunday.
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.
The Federal Government's 600 page workplace bill has pushed the balance of power back into the hands of the workers and unions, a move that could have prevented October's Pilbara strike action, union officials have said.
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.
Atlas Iron Limited has received final environmental approval from the Western Australian Minister for Environment for the Pardoo DSO Project.
AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Centenary Feature: Mining in the Pilbara 1908 to 2008 in the August 2008 issue.
RIO Tinto Iron Ore will start its new fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) commute roster from Busselton before the end of the year.