Mount Isa copper driving sustainability 19 Jun 2013 0 comments More than 570 proposals have been put forward since Mount Isa Mines’ plan to improve business sustainability in the Mount Isa Copper Operations (MICO) since 2011.
Toro edges closer to developing Wiluna uranium mine 19 Jun 2013 0 comments Western Australia's first uranium mine is a step closer to development, after Toro Energy announced a four-week appeal period on its Federal Government approval passed with no appeals against the
Liberty granted promising coal tenement in Bowen Basin 19 Jun 2013 0 comments After four years Perth based explorer Liberty has been granted a coal exploration licence in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Illegal miners' arrest won't affect ties, China tells Ghana 19 Jun 2013 0 comments A senior Beijing Foreign Ministry official said on Tuesday the arrest of 200 illegal Chinese gold miners should not weaken ties with Ghana.
Tinkler sells stake in Whitehaven for $300m 19 Jun 2013 0 comments Nathan Tinkler has sold around half his stake in Whitehaven Coal for $300 million, a move that has seen him lose his place as the largest shareholder in the company.
Chinese firm acquires Stonewall Resources 19 Jun 2013 0 comments Chinese energy company Shandong is purchasing a subsidiary of Australian goldminer Stonewall Resources.
Mayor calls on BMA to locally source employees 19 Jun 2013 0 comments A proposed BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Coal Operations’ mine extension has been declared a coordinated project by Queensland’s State Coordinator-General.
Yallourn coal mine floods again 19 Jun 2013 0 comments The Yallourn brown coal mine in Victoria has again been inundated after nearly a week of heavy rain.
Rio Tinto cuts more WA iron ore jobs 19 Jun 2013 0 comments Mining giant Rio Tinto is cutting more staff at its Western Australian iron ore operations.
Revived Red Hill mine to create 3500 jobs 19 Jun 2013 0 comments The Red Hill mining project in Central Queensland that was dumped last year has been revived, and could generate 3500 jobs.
Independent study into coal dust problem at Jondaryan 19 Jun 2013 0 comments A visit to homes in the mining town of Jondaryan has prompted Mayor Paul Antonio to launch a "fiercely independent" study into the cause and affects of coal dust to local residents.
Coal miner named Penthouse Pet 19 Jun 2013 0 comments A Central Queensland underground coal mine worker will next month grace the cover of Penthouse Magazine.
RBA pessimistic as resource boom fades 19 Jun 2013 0 comments The Reserve Bank of Australia has expressed concern increasing global supplies of cheap energy mean future gas projects may become less feasible.
Queensland LNG industry employs 30,000 people 18 Jun 2013 0 comments As Queensland’s CSG and LNG sector ramps up to meet first export, the industry now employs close to 30,000 people and is worth than $60 billion plus in investment.
Mining expo generating $6m in QLD 18 Jun 2013 0 comments With the annual Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo starting tomorrow, coordinators believe the two-day event will bring $6 million into the economy.
Funding plan for Ulan Road slammed by local council 18 Jun 2013 0 comments A funding plan to fix a road used heavily by mining companies in the NSW mid-western region has been slammed by the local mayor for slugging the regional council with a multi-million dollar bill.
Newcrest briefs analyst weeks before ASX release 18 Jun 2013 0 comments The scope of Australia’s corporate watchdog’s investigations into gold miner Newcrest are expected to widen after claims the miner conducted an analyst briefing resulting in her downgrade of the
Mining slowdown hits Maitland rental returns 18 Jun 2013 0 comments The effect of the mining slowdown is seeping into the Hunter Valley rental market with rental returns curbed in Maitland during the past year.
Chinese deny Palmer getting $500m iron ore royalty 18 Jun 2013 0 comments Mining magnate and minor party leader Clive Palmer has come under fire from a Chinese resources company for claiming it is paying Palmer $500 million a year in iron ore royalties.
Mining productivity falls: report 18 Jun 2013 0 comments Labour productivity growth in mining has slumped almost 6 per cent in the year to March.
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