February 6, 2013 Rinehart’s personal life hits the small screen The magnate, famous for being quite private, will see her life showcased in a six-hour mini series based on her unauthorized biography.
February 6, 2013 BHP cuts more Olympic Dam jobs The giant miner is struggling to keep its massive Olympic Dam project competitive in the current environment.
February 6, 2013 Aboriginal elder spurns million dollar offer from uranium miners An elder from the Djok aboriginal community has hailed a move by the federal government to prevent the mining of uranium on his ancestral lands.
February 5, 2013 Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
February 5, 2013 Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months…
February 5, 2013 Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.
February 4, 2013 Australian rains prompt coal force majeures Heavy rains in Queensland have prompted Rio Tinto and Xstrata to declare force majeures on coking and thermal coal exports this week.
February 4, 2013 BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.
February 1, 2013 Top 10 trends facing the mining industry VIDEO: Deloitte's fifth annual global mining report on pressing issues and practical solutions to problems.
February 1, 2013 Canadian uranium miner seeks listing Down Under Canadian uranium producer Laramide Resources (TSE:LAM) is pursuing a second listing in Australia following the cancellation of a long-standing ban on mining of the key nuclear fuel in Queensland.
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