Ferguson backs controversial Kimberley gas hub 16 May 2012 0 comments Federal resources Minister Martin Ferguson has thrown his support behind the controversial James Price Point gas development, despite the rise of ugly protests.
Miner fights sacking over non-union "scab c**t" call 16 May 2012 0 comments An ex-Norwich Park worker is fighting BMA after he was sacked for allegedly calling a non-union employee a "scab c***".
Bearded women crash Melbourne Mining Club dinner 16 May 2012 0 comments Last night's Melbourne Mining Club meeting was crashed by a group of female protestors in beards.
Companies fined over worker deaths in explosion 16 May 2012 0 comments Two companies have been fined $140,000 following the death of two men in an explosion in Broome.
Nothing worth saving at Bimblebox: Palmer 16 May 2012 0 comments Mining magnate Clive Palmer has reiterated claims the Bimblebox reserve is not worth saving from mining development.
Rio doubles its mining trainee program numbers 16 May 2012 0 comments Rio Tinto has announced plans to expand its apprenticeship and trainee programs to meet the demands of its future expansions.
CFMEU claims BMA miners denied right to vote 16 May 2012 0 comments The CFMEU has raised worries with the Australian Electoral Commission over BHP Billiton's ballot for its BMA coal miners after 154 workers claim they have not received voting papers.
Katter to target NSW miners and "foreign scab labour" 15 May 2012 0 comments Bob Katter says he will target workers in the Hunter Valley and Illawarra to secure more Senate seats at the next election.
Tradies don't understand their tools: manufacturer 15 May 2012 0 comments Most tradespeople don't know enough about their tools and underestimate their danger, according to an Australian manufacturer.
Half of all new jobs could be in mining 15 May 2012 0 comments Half of the new jobs created in coming years may be in sectors related to the mining industry, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
