Tag: mining
About 100 jobs to go from Latrobe Valley power station and briquette factory closure
The Latrobe Valley — an inland geographical region and urban area inside Gippsland in the state of Victoria, Australia — is facing approximately 100 job cuts for the...
Kibaran Resources formalises agreement with 3D Group for R&D joint venture
Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in June, Australia’s Kibaran Resources, a miner and supplier of graphene and graphite, has announced that...
Australia’s jobless rate at its peak, but job creation exceeds expectations
The Australian jobs report has showed that employment posted a solid rise in June, beating median market expectation from surveys of economists.
According to the...
Glencore to ramp up copper production with major investment in Ernest Henry Mining
Diversified miner Glencore is set to ramp up copper production from its Ernest Henry Mining, near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Australia, from 3 million...
Kibaran Resources signs MOU with 3D Group for graphene use in 3D printing
Australia’s Kibaran Resources, a miner and supplier of graphene and graphite, has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with 3D Group,...
BHP Billiton, named lead sponsor of IMARC Melbourne 2014Â
Global mining giant BHP Billiton is the new lead sponsor of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), which have been scheduled to take place in Melbourne on...
Australian Government investing in the skilled workers of the future
The Australian Government has developed a comprehensive plan to create a more responsive skills and training system that cuts red tape and trains apprentices...
Metso snubs Weirs’ latest takeover bid
Finland’s Metso — a leading process performance provider in the mining, construction and oil & gas industries — has rebuffed Scottish Weir Group’s second, improved takeover...
CFMEU commends NSW Government for broadening eligibility criteria for Resources for Regions program
The New South Wales Government has decided to broaden the eligibility criteria for Resources for Regions funding, with 11 communities eligible for funding under...
Thiess’ $330m contract by Samsung C&T to generate 1000 jobs at Roy Hill in...
Samsung C&T has awarded a $330 million contract to Thiess — Australia’s leading and most trusted construction, mining and services contractor, and a wholly...