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Record rain at Century

Thursday 08 January 2009

More than 300 millimetres of rain in ten days has fallen on operations at OZ Minerals Century Mine, with mining continuing safely despite the huge downpour.


15 millionth tonne milestone

Thursday 08 January 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.


Fortescue celebrates a berth-day

Monday 05 January 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has commissioned a second ship loading berth at its Herb Elliott Port at Port Hedland that will increase capacity to 55 million tonnes per annum (Mta).


Jumping the queues

Wednesday 10 December 2008

The New South Wales Government's proposed vessel arrival trial system for the Port of Newcastle is not a solution to the real problem of increasing coal exports from the region, Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) general manager Graham Davidson said.


Early works complete at Abbot Point

Wednesday 03 December 2008

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


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.


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.


Software company supplies pit to port management

Thursday 08 May 2008

QMASTOR has signed a contract with an Australian iron ore producer for the provision of their Pit to Port.net, SMS3D.net and iFuse systems across the group.


Mining services contract

Wednesday 06 June 2007

INFORMATION systems and mining services provider QMASTOR has announced a contract with Rio Tinto Australia for the provision of its Pit to Port.net and SMS3D.net systems.


Early works complete at Abbot Point

Tuesday 01 January 1980

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


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