Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2012
The Australian Government and a contingent of Australian mining companies have identified over $45 million in future business opportunities throughout Latin America.
Peter Beattie, the Government’s Resources Sector Supplier Envoy, recently travelled with chief executives and senior managers from 11 Australian mining suppliers to Chlie, Colombia and Peru.
"Australian resources sector suppliers will find real opportunities in South America. By doing their homework and using the services of Australian government representatives offshore, in particular in strong growth emerging markets, they can grow their business both in Australia and abroad,” Mr Beattie said.
Mindarie mineral mining resumes
The South Australian Government has announced that mining of mineral sands is set to resume at Mindarie in South Australia’s Murray Mallee.
Pluto LNG Project starts production
Woodside’s $14.9 billion Pluto Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project has produced its first LNG.
Reed Resources secure Barclay's funding
Australian gold producer reed Resources has secured a debt financing facility of up to $23 million for the working capital requirements of the Meekatharra Gold Project Joint Venture in Western Australia.
Work begins on Marine Supply Base
Construction of the $110 million offshore gas Marine Supply Base has begun in the Northern Territory.
Miners suffering mental health challenges
A research paper published by the NSW Minerals Council has found that addressing growing mental illness issues is a crucial priority for the sector.
QR investigates Pilbara line
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.
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.