Tag: Mining
KCGM faces court over worker death
The operators of Kalgoorlie's Super Pit have appeared in court over the death of a worker last year.[MORE]
Gold mine expansion plans still stagnant
There is still no news on plans to expand the Lake Cowal gold mine almost two years after Barrick Gold first applied.[MORE]
Coal action group backs access agreement ruling
The Caroona Coal Action Group (CCAG) says the Supreme Court's ruling on mining access agreements will force mining companies to behave more responsibly.[MORE]
Court ruling sparks fears for coal exploration
The New South Wales Minerals Council says it fears for the future development of the Hunter's coal industry in the wake of a landmark Supreme Court ruling.[MORE]
Gujurat mine expansion promises jobs boost
The New South Wales Government has welcomed Indian company Gujurat NRE Coking Coal's decision to invest more funds in a local mine.[MORE]
CBH committed to making Rasp Mine 'a reality'
CBH Resources says it is focused on getting the Rasp Mine in Broken Hill approved by the end of the year.[MORE]
Mining council comments ridiculous: MP
New England independent MP Tony Windsor says the New South Wales Minerals Council is running a scare campaign on mining access agreements.[MORE]
Radiation results give health all-clear
The Western Australian Government says the results of a radiation survey prove there is no health risk from a decommissioned uranium testing site near Kalgoorlie.[MORE]
Legal action launched over Xstrata discharge
Mining giant Xstrata says it has been advised the State Government has begun legal action over the discharge of water from a north-west Queensland mine.[MORE]
Call for community to get gold mine expansion say
The Greens say the Minister for Planning should not have the final say on the expansion of a gold mine near West Wyalong.[MORE]
Deal to spark Gippsland coal search
Two energy companies in Victoria are working out the details of a new deal that would see drilling for coal at sites throughout Gippsland.[MORE]
Mining warden office to stay
The Victorian Government has decided to retain the Office of the Victorian Mining Warden.[MORE]
Flooding halts coal mine production
It could be weeks before a central Queensland coal mine is able to reopen.[MORE]
Forums to highlight Ningaloo development impact
Computer modelling used to assess the impact of development on the Ningaloo coast is to be demonstrated to residents in the Gascoyne.[MORE]
Minerals council says court ruling risks mine jobs
The New South Wales Minerals Council has attacked the Supreme Court ruling on BHP's agreements to access farmland in the Liverpool Plains.[MORE]
Workplace mentoring may combat skills shortage
The Mackay Area Industry Network says workplace mentoring programs could be the key to solving the looming skills shortage.[MORE]
New computer program to boost mine safety
Queensland's mine safety commissioner says a new computer program will help reduce the number of collisions and fatalities at mine sites.[MORE]
Ancient river courses found below Simpson Desert
Researchers have uncovered the courses of ancient river systems under the Simpson Desert in Central Australia.[MORE]
Council to consider asbestos report
A list of 14 actions will be presented to the Clarence Valley Council as it continues to investigate the effects of asbestos-contaminated gravel.[MORE]
Northern nickel mine proposal
A Sydney-based mining company has found nickel in northern Tasmania.[MORE]
Sacked mine workers need services 'quickly'
Ballarat Mayor Judy Verlin hopes the workers made redundant from the Ballarat gold mine will get help soon from the state and federal governments.[MORE]
Shares flat as mining decline offsets other gains
The Australian share market is trading close to flat, with a fall in mining stocks off-setting gains in most other sectors.[MORE]
Staff flock to resources industry
The Pilbara Association of Non-Government Organisations warns staff in the sector are moving to higher paid jobs in the resources industry as living and housing costs continue to rise.[MORE]
Miners make pay breakthrough
The miners' union says workers at the North Goonyella coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland have agreed to a two-year pay deal after more than 12 months of negotiations.[MORE]
Conditions put on mine expansion
The Land Court has imposed a number of conditions on a proposed mine expansion in Queensland's Central Highlands.[MORE]
