Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.
The Bligh Government has announced it will bring forward $25 million in funds to boost employment in regional areas affected by the mining downturn, following crisis talks with unions and the Queensland Resources Council.
Rio Tinto is set to slash thousands of jobs in Australia and overseas, reports UK newspaper The Mail On Sunday.
Jol Jardine, mine manager of Terramin Australia's Angas Zinc Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Brett Miller is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Miller decided to take up the challenge and start his career in mining by taking the first step and applying for the Prominent Hill Pre-employment Training Program.
South Australia's Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway recently announced that Linc Energy will increase its investment in the State's mining sector.
Queensland Ores has suspended operations at its Wolfram Creek mine west of Mareeba, blaming the financial crisis and a downturn in metal prices.
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.
In this issue of Australian Mining, the 5th Annual Prospect Award Winners will be announced.
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries has today released its NSW Coal Industry Profile 2006 - the most comprehensive guide to production information, industry trends and new projects within the State’s coal sector.