Tag: Mining
West Coast miner wins prize
A machine that minimises the risks associated with putting in bolts to prevent underground rockfalls has won the Tasmanian Minerals Council's Innovation in Safety Award.[MORE]
Mine workers' uranium exposure not dangerous: WorkSafe
NT WorkSafe says it does not expect to see any negative health outcomes as a result of uranium contamination.[MORE]
Iron ore sold at discount prices
The West Australian Midwest resources company Murchison Metals has been forced to sell its iron ore at heavily reduced rates after a number of Chinese ships arrived at Geraldton without letters of credit.[MORE]
Global crisis hits WA phosphate producer
Phosphate Resources has been forced to shut down its operations at Christmas Island off Western Australia's northern coast for 6 weeks because of the global downturn.[MORE]
AgForce backs mining code revamp
Rural lobby group AgForce has welcomed a new commitment from the Queensland Government, which it says will help strengthen the rights of farmers when dealing with mining and exploration companies.[MORE]
Mining forum brings praise
Attendees at the Dysart Mining Summit have praised the decision to hold the forum. [MORE]
Lead shipments at Fremantle under consideration: Faragher
The Minister for the Environment, Donna Faragher, says she is still considering a plan by the mining company Magellan Metals to transport lead through the Port of Fremantle, but she has noted the strong community opposition.[MORE]
Proposed lead shipments spark protest in Fremantle
Up to 200 people have turned out in to protest against the shipping of lead through the Port of Fremantle.[MORE]
Lucas hears mining community issues
Queensland's Deputy Premier is visiting the central highlands today to hear the concerns of mining communities.[MORE]
Govt accused of putting mining before Indigenous needs
A Goldfields' Aboriginal leader says the Western Australian Government should have addressed serious issues affecting Indigenous people before trying to speed up and expand WA's mining industry.[MORE]
Community discusses coal concerns
The first in a series of public meetings called by a Brisbane-based community group have been held in central Queensland to discuss community views on coal mining.[MORE]
Govt unveils exploration funding
Queensland Mines Minister Geoff Wilson says funding for junior explorers in regional Queensland is vital because of the slowdown in the resource sector.[MORE]
NSW mining outlook positive: ABARE
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) says the outlook for mining in New South Wales is positive, despite the global economic turmoil.[MORE]
Miners' partners face more abuse: research
New university research shows that women with partners in Queensland's Bowen Basin's mining industry are up to three-and-a-half times more likely to suffer from controlling and possessive behaviour from their partner.[MORE]
Rain may delay Arkaroola clean-up
Rain could delay the clean-up of mining waste dumped in the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges until next year.[MORE]
Madden backs Donald mineral sands project
Victoria's Planning Minister has confirmed he has endorsed an environmental assessment of a proposed Wimmera sand mine.[MORE]
Uranium ban lifting to benefit goldfields: chamber
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy says the goldfields is well placed to benefit from the Western Australian Government's decision to lift the ban on uranium mining.[MORE]
Cleanseas' chief warns against Spencer Gulf pollution
The head of one of South Australia's biggest aquaculture groups says a huge compensation claim would be the inevitable result if mining activities ever polluted Spencer Gulf.[MORE]
Boost for Qld mining with Chinese investment
A Chinese mining company has confirmed it still wants to establish a coal mine in central Queensland despite the current world financial problems.[MORE]
Mine suspends operations amid global credit woes
The Tablelands Regional Council in far north Queensland says it is shocked to hear a mine west of Mareeba has been shutdown with 26 workers laid off.[MORE]
BHP moves swiftly after uranium ban lifted
BHP Billiton will reactivate the Yeelirrie project in the Goldfields after the WA Government lifted a long-standing ban on uranium mining. [MORE]
Queensland Ores suspends operations
A far north Queensland mine has suspended operations blaming the global financial crisis and a downturn in metal prices.[MORE]
Premier says WA Labor out of step over uranium mining
The Premier Colin Barnett says the Labor Party will have no choice but to drop its opposition to uranium mining in Western Australia.[MORE]
Mineral sands development excites Ceduna Mayor
The Mayor of Ceduna is predicting the giant mineral sands development on South Australia's west coast will have significant implications for his town.[MORE]
NT resources sector not concerned about Japanese downfall
The Northern Territory Resources Council says a recession in Japan should not have a lasting impact on NT resource exports. [MORE]
