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Australian miners face depression and anxiety

Posted on April 24, 2012

Australian health professionals say depression, anxiety, and stress are hidden in workers on most mines and companies should spend more on protecting mental health.

Sex infections and mental health problems trouble Australian FIFO workers

Posted on April 17, 2012

Sexually transmitted infections, relationship breakdowns, and parenting difficulties are the most common issues for doctors treating fly-in fly-out workers, according to the Australian Medical Association of WA.

BHP Billiton to permanently close Norwich Park coal mine

Posted on April 11, 2012

BMA have today announced it will cease production at the Norwich Park coal mine.

Greenpeace push for "scandal research" to end mining

Posted on March 6, 2012

A coalition of environmental activists lead by Greenpeace has developed a secret plan to fund "scandal research" in the hope of shutting down the coal industry.

We won't kill driver jobs: BHP

Posted on March 5, 2012

BHP Billiton has confirmed that drivers will still be needed for new trains heading to its Pilbara operations. The confirmation comes after BHP awarded Downer EDI a $292 million five year contract to supply new locomotives to its iron ore operations.

Weir Group enters bidding war for Ludowici

Posted on February 13, 2012

Global engineering firm The Weir Group has bettered a takeover offer by rival FLSmidth for Brisbane mining equipment manufacturer Ludowici.

Miners face anger over water discharges

Posted on February 4, 2012

Queensland miners and the DERM are facing community ire over water discharges.

Major shakeup for WA ports

Posted on February 4, 2012

The WA Government has announced a major shakeup to how the state's industrial ports are managed.

Seabed mining applications spike in the Northern Territory

Posted on February 4, 2012

The Northern Territory has received a number of proposals for exploration of the seabed off the coast.

Outrage over Lynas approval

Posted on February 4, 2012

One of the most vocal opponents to Lynas Corporation's plans in Malaysia says it is "outraged and appalled" by the Government's decision to grant Lynas a temporary operating licence.

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