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OLYMPIC-DAM

The essentials of sustainable planning and design

Tuesday 24 November 2009

Sinclair Knight Merz has detailed the importance of sustainable project planning and design in an article published on its website.


BHP to begin repairs at Olympic Dam, contractor numbers to shrink

Monday 09 November 2009

The damaged shaft at Olympic Dam forces BHP to move its maintenance forward


Boart Longyear wins 'Vendor of the Year'

Thursday 05 November 2009

BHP has recognised Boart Longyear for its safety programs and client services.


BHP declares force majeure at Olympic Dam

Thursday 22 October 2009

BHP Billiton has declared a force majeure on copper and uranium contracts after damage to the main shaft at its Olympic Dam site.


Prisoners fill skills gap

Friday 09 October 2009

In a partnership with the South Australian Department of Correctional Services, BHP Billiton will welcome teams of low security convicts from Port Augusta Prison to work at its Olympic Dam uranium mine.


BHP blocks details of shaft shutdown

Friday 09 October 2009

BHP Billiton is yet to offer specific details of the haulage system breakdown at Olympic Dam.


Mechanical failure at Olympic Dam

Thursday 08 October 2009

Investigations are underway after a system malfunction at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam mine.


SA Government submits Olympic Dam concerns

Monday 24 August 2009

The SA Government has outlined key concerns in its response to the proposed Olympic Dam expansion.


Public responds to Olympic Dam expansion

Tuesday 11 August 2009

The SA Government received almost 4000 public submissions regarding the proposed Olympic Dam expansion.


Contract extension for Macmahon

Tuesday 28 July 2009

Construction and mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a two year extension on its contract at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine in South Australia.


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