Tasmanian community fights back over mining in the Tarkine 23 May 2013 0 comments Twelve months ago, it looked like the mining industry’s hopes for developing the rich mineral deposits contained in the Tasmania’s Tarkine region were doomed.
Victoria: The state where our booms started 22 May 2013 0 comments An insight in Victoria's recent mining past, and its upcoming mining future.
The cost of mining gold around the world: INFOGRAPHIC 22 May 2013 0 comments An infographic from Visual Capitalist shows how much gold mining costs around the world, and which continent mines gold at the cheapest price.
Thin margins, job losses: Coal sector troubles 21 May 2013 0 comments Falling commodity prices and rising operating costs is wreaking havoc on Australia’s coal sector with one industry association saying over 9000 jobs have gone in the last 15 months.
Freeport mine collapse rescue efforts in pictures 21 May 2013 0 comments Freeport Indonesia posted photos of the rescue efforts after a mine collapse killed 21 people far. Seven others are still trapped inside.
Noise concerns muffled 20 May 2013 0 comments Mining coal is an around the clock operation with mines working 24/7 to efficiently produce the commodity. Companies are investing millions to mitigate the impacts on local communities. Vicky…
Automation: Gold’s saving grace 17 May 2013 0 comments Gold prices have plummeted in the past six months, forcing miners to implement tough spending regimes which squeeze every last drop out of capital expenditure budgets and go in search of operational…
Gold could dip as low as $US900: economist 16 May 2013 0 comments The price of gold has fallen 26 per cent in 6 months sending the industry into a frenzy and critics to announce that the gold bubble has burst. Vicky Validakis reports.
Industry Q&A: Underground Emergency Response Co-ordinator 16 May 2013 0 comments As part of our new Q&A series we interview you, and find out what your job is day to day. In this edition we speak to David Gurr, an underground emergency response coordinator for Mincor Resources.
The breakdown of the Australian junior mining markets – Reasons, Implications and Alternatives 14 May 2013 0 comments Denham Capital director Bert Koth explains the current crisis in funding for many mining juniors, and outlines possible solutions.
Fatigue causes more accidents than alcohol: INFOGRAPHIC 13 May 2013 0 comments Fatigue increases the risk of accidents on mine sites and its management is imperative for both operational safety and employee wellbeing.
Shenhua perseveres with NSW coal mine 13 May 2013 0 comments The world’s largest miner is set to develop its first greenfield mine project outside of China, as it seeks to receive the final environmental approval for its Watermark Coal project in NSW. Vicky…
A multi-billion dollar boost for QLD’s north 13 May 2013 0 comments Queensland’s resource sector received a major boost last month with the development of a bauxite mine in Queensland’s Cape York set to go ahead as five firms were short-listed to detail proposals for…
Miners focused on improved productivity instead of M&A 13 May 2013 0 comments While optimism in the economy is rising, many miners are still wary over mergers and acquisitions.
Industry Q&A: Senior Radiation Consultant 8 May 2013 0 comments As part of our new Q&A series we interview you, and find out what your job is day to day. In this edition we speak to a senior radiation consultant.
Finding the way from explorer to producer 7 May 2013 0 comments Tough economic times have hit Australia’s shores and miners are no longer equipped to bear the brunt, but as one mining executive explains, even at the darkest hour there is opportunity. Alex Heber…
Dark clouds with a copper lining 6 May 2013 0 comments Despite copper’s downturn and investment volatility, one junior is still optimistic. Alex Heber reports.
Industry Map Q&A: Heavy Machine Operator 6 May 2013 0 comments As part of our new Q&A series we interview you, and find out what your job is day to day. In this edition we speak to an iron ore mine's heavy machine operator.
Fortescue opens Firetail iron ore mine 6 May 2013 0 comments Fortescue has celebrated the official opening of its Firetail iron ore mine at its Solomon Hub.
Industry Q&A: Senior Geologist 3 May 2013 0 comments As part of our new Q&A series we interview you, and find out what your job is day to day. In this edition we speak to Nicky Pollington, a senior geologist at pitt&sherry.
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