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Rio refuses BHP merge

Wednesday 17 December 2008

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.


Thousands of Rio jobs may go

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Rio Tinto is set to slash thousands of jobs in Australia and overseas, reports UK newspaper The Mail On Sunday.


Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: CDE Captial

Thursday 04 December 2008

CDE Capital is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its unwavering commitment to Aboriginal employment.


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.


Workplace laws give miners the power

Friday 28 November 2008

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.


Rio's trainees score jobs

Friday 14 November 2008

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.


$870 bn worth of relief

Wednesday 12 November 2008

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.


Green light for Pardoo

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Atlas Iron Limited has received final environmental approval from the Western Australian Minister for Environment for the Pardoo DSO Project.


Centenary Feature: Mining in the Pilbara

Monday 16 June 2008

AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Centenary Feature: Mining in the Pilbara 1908 to 2008 in the August 2008 issue.


FIFO service from Busselton

Monday 08 October 2007

RIO Tinto Iron Ore will start its new fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) commute roster from Busselton before the end of the year.


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