Kimberly Diamonds shifts to Africa
Kimberley Diamonds is shifting focus to the Lerala mine in Botswana, which will be its key source of revenue.
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WA keen to take QLD’s unwanted uranium dollars
Western Australia’s Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion says the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining is good news for WA.
Poland struggles to restructure largest coal miner in Europe
Polish coal mining giant Kompania Weglowa will be restructured in an attempt to cut costs and rescue the company from a second year of losses.
Newcrest on target to produce 2.5 million ounces of gold
Newcrest has slashed operating costs at its Cadia Valley operations as commercial production commenced at its newly built panel cave two.
Uranium exploration deal for Northern Territory
Uranium mining hopeful Toro Energy has signed a farm-in joint venture deal with nuclear powerhouse AREVA Resources.
Why Australia’s mining explorers have stopped exploring
Australia’s most successful mining prospector has warned juniors face unprecedented hurdles to bring projects to market as excessive regulation and high start-up costs threaten to derail the next leg of the resources boom.
Fly-in Fly-out Australian miners to blame for rise in STIs
The Australian Medical Association says fly-in fly-out work in Queensland has led significant increases in sexually transmitted infections in mining communities.
Australian miners face depression and anxiety
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
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
BMA have today announced it will cease production at the Norwich Park coal mine.
Rio and BHP should team up: analysts
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton could have more success selling their diamond assets if they team up, according to analysts from Nomura.
Australian miners face explosions, acid sprays, gassings
Acid sprays, gassings, venomous snakes, and lightning strikes are just some of the risks faced by Queensland miners atop the threat of mine collapse and violent explosions.
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