New space mining device adds to asteroid mining boom

As the mining space race gathers pace, new technology is being launched to grow the fledgling industry.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1MTOCRX http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Gorgon LNG in need of repairs after one shipment

The newly productive Gorgon LNG plant is facing a two month shutdown due to technical problems, mere weeks after Chevron’s first and only shipment of gas from Barrow Island.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1oDCBoa http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Australian miners embroiled in Panama Papers scandal

Australian miners that own assets in North Korea have become embroiled in the Panama Papers scandal, which have brought to light possible collusion in breaking UN sanctions.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1qtQNSv http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Urine drug testing given all-clear at Goonyella

New drug testing arrangements at the Goonyella Riverside Mine will continue as planned following a Supreme Court decision in favour of operator BMA.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1oDCAR6 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Ausdrill sues Senex

Ausdrill subsidiary Energy Drilling Australia has sued Senex Energy for an alleged breach of contract.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1SRh4D8 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Arrium enters voluntary administration

Steel and iron ore business Arrium announced this morning that it has appointed Grant Thornton as administrators.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1qv5IM1 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

WA School of Mining students shot in botched drug deal

Two Curtin University students were shot in a botched drug deal last night in New Orleans, after competing in the 38th International Collegiate Mining Games in Montana.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1N9F3Jh http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Glencore sells 40 per cent stake in agricultural units

Glencore has announced an agreement to sell $2.5 billion of its Agricultural Products to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Canada's largest pension fund.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1qv5ILX http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Iron ore stays above US$50

The iron ore price has maintained headway, staying above the half century mark.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1N9F1B5 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Isaac Plains produces first coal

Stanmore Coal announces first coal has been processed at its Isaac Plains mine.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/22dC4GM http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Clough wins Woodside contract

Clough has been awarded an engineering services contract for Woodside.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1Mfw6n4 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Latest fire protection systems set for May release

Victaulic will launch the new Installation Ready FireLock Fittings, a range of fire protection system fittings, in May. The fittings will require fewer fasteners which creates more efficiency in the workplace.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/23fPDI2 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Perth-made drill riser innovation boosts deep water oil industry

Australian Marine and Offshore Group has released the Longitudinal Groove Suppression (LGS) drill riser buoyancy system to improve drilling in the deep water oil industry.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1RN5kzb http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

New program combines indigenous culture and science

A new BHP funded summer school program has combined science with indigenous culture to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to seek jobs in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1UUWPbE http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Port Hedland sets record monthly shipping tonnage

Monthly iron ore shipments from Port Hedland have hit record numbers, which hit 39.53 million tonnes in March.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1UHiRxW http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Rio Tinto goes to trial over Forge collapse

Rio Tinto has gone to trial over $185 million in claimed losses as a result of the collapse of engineering company Forge Group in 2014.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1MccFLG http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Hybrid coal technology proposal could double power output

Coal-fired energy producers may gain access to a way to boost efficiency and halve their carbon emissions, thanks to a new hybrid coal gasification system developed by US scientists.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/22aXBjf http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

PYBAR enters co-marketing agreement in Africa

PYBAR has signed an agreement with Capital Drilling for the co-marketing of underground hard rock mining services in Africa.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1MccCj1 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Rockwell Automation and OSIsoft supply BHP Billiton with enterprise solution

Rockwell Automation and OSIsoft will install an enterprise historian at BHP iron ore operations to provide greater visibility into production data.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/22aXAM8 http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT

Deswik launches new survey functionality for underground mining

Deswik new software features a new survey functionality for underground surveyors in mining environments.

from Australian Mining http://ift.tt/1McczDQ http://ift.tt/1TRXx8b http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
via IFTTT