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Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Tina Markovic

Thursday 27 November 2008

Tina Markovic was the first ever female mine manager of a major mining operation. Although no longer with the mine, Markovic was, until recently, the mine manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Poitrel Mine.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Brian Hearne

Thursday 27 November 2008

Brian Hearne, mine manager of McArthur River Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his dedication, drive and determination towards improving the mine.


Outstanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: David Noon

Thursday 20 November 2008

Dr David Noon has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his contribution to mine safety.


Mining company comes up tulips

Wednesday 19 November 2008

GHD has launched a global innovations program that allows the company to extract great ideas from its 6,500 employees.


Metalliefrous Mine of the Year Finalist: Ernest Henry

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Xstrata's open-cut copper gold mine, Ernest Henry, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Metalliferous Mine of the Year Finalist: McArthur River Mine

Wednesday 12 November 2008

McArthur River Mining (MRM) is an Xstrata Zinc owned company and has been named as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Mt Thorley Warkworth Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Mt Thorley Warkworth Coal Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its innovative approach to mine safety.


Carbon reduction scheme essential, Roche

Wednesday 05 November 2008

An international agreement on carbon reduction will be essential to the longevity of the mining industry, Queensland Resources Council chief executive officer Michael Roche has told MINING DAILY.


Australia to rethink mining: report

Friday 09 November 2007

A REPORT on the long-term sustainability of mining in Australia has found that a radical rethink is needed for the industry to remain viable


Latin American Mining

Thursday 20 September 2007

THIRTY six Australian companies have participated in one of Latin America’s largest mining trade shows, Peru’s Extemin 2007.


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