On Sunday August 7 1994, an explosion at the Moura No 2 underground coal mine in Queensland led to the deaths of 11 miners. This tragedy was the catalyst for a major shakeup in the approach to ...
The mining company claimed Ben Penning had continually demanded its contractors terminate or withdraw from negotiations to disrupt operations at Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland ...
AusIMM's 2024 Critical Minerals Conference is bringing Australia's role in reaching net-zero front and centre.
In our latest Australian Mining Risk Forecast, we look into the top-ranking risks for the mining and metals industry, based on the self-reported material risks of mining companies in the ASX 300. This year climate change and other ESG concerns, together with how they may impact commodity prices, are at the forefront of mining executives ...
Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...
"The big problem is not that mining does not pay much money to Australian governments under the current system; the problem is that the mining industry has captured governments and bureaucracies and uses this influence to ensure that the system stays broken." ... In Australia, mining has always stirred debate, but add the thorny issue of ...
The West Australian government's budget is still flush with mining royalties thanks to iron ore. But although iron ore will continue to sustain the state's finances, last year's excited ...
When a gold mine expansion in PNG proved challenging due to major water problems, Crusader Hose was instrumental in providing a solution. ... Australian Mining is a leading resource showcasing the ...
According to think tank Ember's 2022 report entitled Tackling Australia's Coal Mine Methane Problem, Australia's coal mines produce twice as much methane as official estimates. Australia joined a group of 120 countries signing the Global Methane Pledge to collectively reduce methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
After reaping the fruits of higher coal prices throughout 2022 and the first part of 2023, Australian coal miners could be in for a tougher year in 2024. Newcastle thermal coal, the main Asian benchmark for prices, fell by 13% in …
Australia's coal mines have a methane problem. In 2019, they released 68% of Australia's methane emissions from the energy industry overall, making coal mines a larger …
When it comes to collaboration, Australian mining companies are increasingly recognising its importance in achieving decarbonisation goals. Globally, 71% of mining executives say partnerships across the mining ecosystem are crucial. ... As Cowie concluded, "Mining is no longer being seen just as part of the problem, but actually as a critical ...
"The problem you've got in Australia, I think, is a very simple one – it's got the second highest level of taxation on mining in the world," says Wesel. ... "The difficulty in Australia is mining companies pay a fixed fee – the tonnage …
Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, ...
Pilbara problems hit Rio Tinto production. Henry Ballard July 16, 2021, 10:29 am April 8, 2022. ... Australian Mining is a leading resource showcasing the latest in mining innovation. ...
The problems posed for Australia by the mining boom are not the associated structural changes. To the extent that we have a two (or more) speed economy, that should be welcomed as the mechanism by which we are capitalising on our external good fortune, yielding higher living standards for Australians. The real challenge confronting policy ...
Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...
The Dendra and Jellinbah partnership should encourage any mine operator navigating their environmental quandaries, as innovators are working hard to solve age-old problems for the good of the ...
One small crack in a large-scale tailings dam may not seem like a problem on the surface, but unchecked cracking can lead to an entire dam failing which can have disastrous consequences on people ...
Mining has helped drive Australia's economy for decades, and coal remains the country's second-biggest export. Only Indonesia sells more coal than Australia globally.
In a study of Australia published in 2007, Albrecht and collaborators documented the dominant components of solastalgia linked to open-cut coal mining in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales ...
The Australian mining industry has weathered many challenges in 2022, with societal disruptions affecting global equilibriums, leading to geopolitical, economic and environmental uncertainty.
The mining industry is changing, as flexible hours, automation, wearables and connected technologies make jobs safer and more efficient. The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has been the voice of mining for a hundred years now, and has overseen myriad new technologies and new practices that have helped the industry thrive.
The mining industry in Australia comes with its fair share of challenges; from access to power supply to uncertainty around commodity prices, miners are always looking at ways to overcome barriers to stay competitive. …
This is relevant to the session topic on which I have been asked to speak. At face value, 'managing the growth shock' can be taken to suggest that our recent miningfuelled growth presents problems that governments will need actively to address. However there seems to be considerable confusion about the sorts of problems posed by the mining boom, particularly …
This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio-economic indicators in addition to the standard income and …
The story then was more focused on graphene technology, however the expected Australian graphite mining renaissance failed to eventuate, with the mostly South Australian-situated projects being ...
Australia's economy is facing headwinds from weaker growth, a decline in the value of key mining exports and the need for additional spending in some areas, Treasurer Jim …
Predict potential future problems via data trends; ... Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector.
Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...
Australian Mining sat down with Ernst & Young and Accenture to explore the global resource industry's outlook for 2023 and beyond.. The Australian mining industry has weathered many challenges ...
"This report, titled 'Mining's Moment', features insights from over 400 mining professionals across 18 countries, including Australia, where 75 executives participated," Gibbs Stewart ...
THE PROBLEMS OF AUSTRALIAN UNDERGROUND COAL MINING OPERATIONS IN WATER CATCHMENT AREAS P.F. Loveday, A.S. Atkins*, and N.I. Aziz Department of Civil and Mining Engineering, Univesity of Wollongong, ... ific problems of coal mining under stored bodies of water and dams are examined with regard to restriction and potential hazards. The paper
Nick Evans has covered the Australian resources sector since the early days of the mining boom in the late 2000s. He joined The Australian's business team from The West Australian newspaper's ...
Numerous iron ore mining companies were forced to halt operations as a result of the crunch, including Venture Minerals' Riley mine in Tasmania, Mount Gibson Iron's Shine project in Western Australia (WA), while …
This is contrary to a report by the Australian Financial Review claiming meetings were taking place. ... One of the key problems facing WA's mining industry is how to dispose of PFAS from fixed fire suppression systems. …
Covering metals, hard rocks and coal mining, the report addresses the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australia's biggest industry. The report also details the numerous roles that …
Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...
Explore the key highlights of Australia's Mining Monthly year in review. Learn about the challenges faced by the mining sector and the impact of wages, permitting, and power.