February 7, 2012

Margaret River coal mine knocked back

A controversial proposal to build a coalmine in the Margaret River wine and tourism region has been rejected by the state government.

February 6, 2012

Downer awarded $570 million mining contract

Downer EDI Limited (Downer) today announced it has been awarded a six year magnetite mining contract with Karara Mining Limited (KML) for the provision of services at the Karara Iron…

February 6, 2012

Strikes to continue at BMA coal mines

The CFMEU has vowed to continue rolling strikes at BMA's coal mines in the Bowen Basin. It comes after the mining unions and BHP Billiton, the joint venture operator of…

February 6, 2012

Underground fire forces miners into rescue chambers

About 30 miners were forced into rescue chambers after an underground fire broke out in the Fosterville Gold Mine in central Victoria on the weekend.

February 5, 2012

Anglo Pacific carves out niche in mining sector

U.K.-listed Anglo Pacific PLC (APF.LN ) is a rare breed for a mining sector-focused company. It's primary business isn't running a mine or owning a deposit, but securing royalties from…

February 4, 2012

Newmont Mining finds two suitors for coal tenements

Gold miner Newmont Mining is putting a final polish to the sale of its Queensland coal assets, with two overseas suitors vying for a resource estimated at more than 1.2…

February 4, 2012

Miners face anger over water discharges

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

February 4, 2012

Major shakeup for WA ports

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

February 4, 2012

Seabed mining applications spike in the Northern Territory

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

February 4, 2012

Outrage over Lynas approval

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.