Archived News for Industry Professionals
Rail giant QR National has announced it is evaluating an independent, multi-party railway to connect major iron ore mines in the East Pilbara to Port Hedland.
The company announced the possibility of a standard-gauge railway to be designed as a staged development to be progressively expanded to meet shipping allocations of customers, with operation possibly starting as early as 2015.
"QR National believes the Pilbara offers one of our Company’s most outstanding growth opportunities where we can leverage existing capability in heavy-haul rail," said QR National Executive Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Ken Lewsey.
SA uranium deal inches closer
The development of South Australia’s next major uranium mining development has inched closer after the signing of a 10-year least for the Four Mile site.
BHP secures more Olympic plots
BHP has secured additional exploration plots at its Olympic Dam site in South Australia after partnering with Minotaur Exploration.
Hays Quarterly Report: Oil and Gas
Professional services specialist Hays has published its Quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April-June quarter for this year.
Government seeks comment on IAA for Woomera area
The Federal Government has announced it is seeking comment after the release of a standardised Deed of Access for exploration in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA).
Resources push WA economy to new heights
CommSec has released this quarters State of the States report, providing an in depth analyses of the country’s states using eight key indicators: economic growth retail spending requipment investment unemployment construction work done population growth housing finance and dwelling commencements.
Rio Tinto pulls out from Abbot Point project
Rio Tinto has announced it has pulled out from the Abbot Point additional port capacity process, citing changes to the economic climate.
Wongai project declared significant
The Queensland Government has announced a proposed $500 million coking coal mine has been declared a ‘Significant Project’ by the state’s Coordinator-General.
Changes to Browse project lease conditions
The Joint Authority for the Commonwealth-Western Australia Offshore Area has granted a variation to the conditions of the retention leases of the Woodside-operated Browse LNG Project to allow more time to complete necessary studies, approvals and project design.
Public consultation begins for Gladstone EIS
The Queensland Government has opened the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed multi-billion dollar Arrow liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Gladstone.
Queensland expedites major projects
Queensland has announced it will expedite the development of three major projects with significant economic benefits for the state.
BAF to see off red tape
The Business Advisory Forum (BAF) has agreed to reform that will expedite environmental approvals and assessments at its inaugural meeting.
BHP alliance to shut Norwich Park Mine closure
The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has announced it will cease production at the Norwich Park Mine indefinitely.
Change to BHP Billiton Iron Ore leadership
BHP Billiton has announced that its Iron Ore President, Ian Ashby, will be lraving the company at the start of July after over 25 years with the company. Jimmy Wilson, currently BHP Billiton Energy Coal President, will succeed Mr Ashby.
Leighton wins $420 million Indonesia contract
Leighton Asia has announced it has won a seven-year, $420 million contract to provide mining services to PT Marunda Grahamineral in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Mining remains king of WA economy
Exports from Western Australia increased from a total value of $83 billion in 2009-10 to $112 billion in 2010-11, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Rio Tinto joins new iron ore trading network
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced it has become a member of the new China Beijing International Mining Exchange (CBMX). The CBMX is an electronic trading platform that will provide participating members with an additional iron ore trading channel in the China market.
Chevron starts Wheatstone recruitment drive
Chevron has launched its first major recruitment drive to find operations personnel for the company’s $29 billion Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project.
ERA announces $120 million exploration
Energy Resources of Australia has announced it will invest $120 million to further explore its Ranger mine site.
Government to open doors to US workers
The Federal Government has announced it will allow skilled workers from the United States, such as electricians, plumbers and other trades, to get their licence to work in Australia on arrival.
WA passes gas services bill
The Western Australian Government has passed the gas services Information Bill, with State Energy Minister Peter Collier saying the legislation will play a key role in securing the state’s gas supply and security.