Archived News for Industry Professionals
Newcrest Mining, the country’s largest gold mining company, has announced the appointment of Scott Langford as the company’s General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective from the start of July.
Currently the Partner and co-leader of Energy and Resources Practice Group at Allens Arthur Robinson, Mr Langford has been a key legel advisor for major mining and resources companies for over a decade.
His appointment forms part of Newcrest’s transitional arrangement after the company’s Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs Stephen Creese steps down mid next year.
Newcrest crowned most attractive employer
Gold mining company Newcrest Mining has taken top honours as the country’s most attractive employer at this year’s 2012 Randstad Awards. Coming in second place was national broadcaster ABC, while Virgin Australia took third place.
Qld moves to scrap Abbot Point MCF
The Queensland Government has announced it will move to scrap the proposed expansion of the Abbot Point multi-cargo facility (MCF) after it has become ‘abundantly apparent’ that industry does not support the move.
WA EPA approves state's first uranium mine
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it has granted approval to Toro Energy to construct the state’s first uranium mine, after the proposal was ‘meticulously examined by the board.’
Yarwun declared significant
The Queensland Coordinator-General has declared the $2.2 billion coal terminal at Yarwun in the Port of Gladstone a ‘significant project’, meaning the project will now undergo an environmental assessment.
Construction starts on Ichthys
The Northern Territory Government has announced construction has started on the $34 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Leighton wins Isaac Plains contract extension
John Holland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Isaac Plains Coal Management group to extend its existing mining services contract.
WA approves transmission line
The Western Australian Government approved the construction of a new $443 million transmission line for the state’s Mid-West region.
APPEA to introduce safety system
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has announced it will put in place a world-class subsea response solution to mitigate and control any risk of uncontrolled discharges from offshore wells.
Port Bonython hits 1000 milestone
Santos has announced the loading of the 1000th cargo from its Port Bonython liquids processing plant in South Australia.
Resources sector continues to buoy construction
A report compiled by the Australian Industry Group (AI Group) shows that the resources sector remains the main driver of growth in the non-residential construction sector for 2012 and 2013.
East Timor ups ante in gas dispute
The Government of East Timor has revealed a sector of a new European built gas pipeline that will be used to pump natural gas from the long-disputed Greater Sunrise gas field in the Timor Sea.
Mirabela moves to calm investor revolt
Mirabela Nickel has promised it will review its executive pay packages after its Annual General Meeting saw just over 40 per cent of proxies voted against the company’s proposed remuneration package.
WA announces resources research institute
The Western Australian Government has announced the formation of a new resources research institute aimed at driving innovation.
NOPESMA reports on offshore health and safety
NOPSEMA, Australia’s national independent regulator for offshore petroleum health and safety, well integrity and environmental management, has released the latest health and safety performance report for Australia’s offshore petroleum industry.
Coalworks urges shareholder rejection of takeover bid
The Board of Coalworks has urged the company’s shareholders to reject Whitehaven Coal’s takeover offer, describing the move as ‘inadequate and opportunistic and that it significantly undervalues’ the company.
Geoscience Australia releases gas assessment
Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Gas Resource Assessment 2012, detailing key findings of in the industry and what it anticipates for the industry.
New Non-Executive Director for BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton has announced the appointment of Pat Davies as the company’s new independent Non-Executive Director, effective June.
SA releases gas roadmap
The South Australian Government has released a draft roadmap aimed at maximizing the potential of the state’s unconventional gas resources in an environmentally sustainable way.
Westgold accepts Metals X merger deal
Westgold has announced it has accepted the $92 million merger deal floated by substantial shareholder Metals X. The deal will see Westgold shareholders receive 11 Metals X shares for every 10 Westgold shares held, based on the closing price of Metals X shares on 9 May.
Government opens new acreage for exploration
The Federal Government has announced the 2012 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release, comprising of 27 areas across nine basins in waters off the coast of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.