Shenhua perseveres with NSW coal mine

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…

Dark clouds with a copper lining

Despite copper’s downturn and investment volatility, one junior is still optimistic. Alex Heber reports.

Fortescue opens Firetail iron ore mine

Fortescue has celebrated the official opening of its Firetail iron ore mine at its Solomon Hub.

BHP announces new senior management

Following the appointment of Andrew Mackenzie as the new CEO of BHP earlier this year, the miner has carried out a major shakeup in its senior management team.

BHP accused of rolling over on vehicle safety

In a phased approach from this year onwards, the only light vehicles allowed on BHP mine sites will be those with a Five Star ANCAP rating. But not everyone is convinced the new policy will increase…

News

Xstrata chairman John Bond ousted

There are more casualties coming out of the Glencore-Xstrata merger as the chairman of Xstrata and all former Xstrata directors were cast out of their position.

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Busting the job myth on mining

For almost ten years, there have been stories of people getting jobs at the mines and making quick bucks – all with no experience.

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Features

Automation: Gold’s saving grace

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 efficiencies.

Gold could dip as low as $US900: economist

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

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

Denham Capital director Bert Koth explains the current crisis in funding for many mining juniors, and outlines possible solutions.

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Products

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Performance and Economic factors that should be considered when selecting motion technology

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How a Broken Cable Could Close Your Mine Site - Free White Paper

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