September 10, 2011 BHPB Australia coal mine strikes continue Workers at mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd's metallurgical coal mines in Australia plan to continue strikes over the weekend and early next week, although unions are set to meet with…
September 10, 2011 Iron ore billionaire Ms Rinehart sued by daughter AAP reported that Australia's richest person, billionaire iron ore heiress Ms Gina Rinehart, is being sued by her daughter in a Sydney court. The details of Hope Rinehart Welker's lawsuit…
September 10, 2011 Asia awaits India rate decision in week ahead An Indian interest-rate decision and a possible legislative battle in Australia are among events that may impact Asian markets next week. The Reserve Bank of India is slated to hand-down…
September 9, 2011 Rio Tinto invests US$310 million for Pilbara coastal water project Rio Tinto will invest US$310 million to assure a sustainable water supply for its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, ensuring a sufficient resource to accommodate…
September 9, 2011 Range River Gold uncovers gold mineralisation at Craic Deposit RANGE River Gold has uncovered high-grade gold mineralisation at its Craic deposit. The discovery comes after RC and diamond extension drilling was conducted as part of its Mt Morgans Project…
September 9, 2011 Gina Rinehart sued by daughter Billionaire iron ore heiress Gina Rinehart is being sued in the NSW Supreme Court by her daughter, Hope Welker. The nature of Welker’s claim is currently unknown, and Rinehart’s legal…
September 8, 2011 Australia coal miners caught in vicious carbon tax circle Amid dire predictions about job losses and the drying up of investment in the sector due to a proposed carbon tax come more bad news for Australia's coal miners. Platts…
September 8, 2011 Sandvik delivers trucks to Mt Lyell Sandvik Mining and Construction – Region Australia Pacific recently secured a contract to supply eight 60t TH660 underground haul trucks and an LH621 LHD to Redpath Australia for its Mt…
September 8, 2011 New Boart Longyear facility opens in Adelaide Boart Longyear’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters at Burbridge Business Park, Adelaide Airport in Australia is now fully operational. The facility provides a specialist centre for the overhaul of drill rigs for…
September 8, 2011 Ausdrill chooses Thompson welding solution Australia-based Thompson Friction Welding has delivered a new custom-built system for joining drill rod and pipe components to Remet Engineers, a subsidiary of mining services provider Ausdrill.
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