April 30, 2012 Iron ore billionaire plans to rebuild the Titanic and run against Deputy Prime Minister Clive Palmer, who made his fortune through securing access to 160 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves in the Pilbara Ranges, plans to rebuild the Titanic and contest the seat…
April 29, 2012 New high-grade uranium mine granted 10-year lease Alliance Resources and Quasar Resources, joint venture partners in a South Australia uranium mine, have been granted a 10-year mining lease on the property located 550 kms north of Adelaide.
April 29, 2012 Mutiny Gold discovers Deflector extension after high grade gold strikes Mutiny Gold ( ASX: MYG ) has discovered additional high grade near surface gold at the Deflector Gold Deposit in Western Australia, which importantly delivers another positive for the economics…
April 27, 2012 Mines vs rainforest: Showdown looming in Tasmania The Australian reports on a potential clash of visions in the Tasmanian rainforest, where 10 new mines are proposed and 58 exploration licences active.
April 27, 2012 Xstrata pulls out of Donkin Mine project in Eastern Canada Australian miner Xstrata Coal is pulling out of the Donkin Mine project, which promised to employ as many as 300 people in Cape Breton, Eastern Canada, by 2014.
April 27, 2012 Give me those 6,000 skilled workers – Rio Tinto Mining giant Rio Tinto launched today an aggressive recruitment campaign to fill 6,000 vacancies across its 30 operations in Australia.
April 24, 2012 Vote of no confidence: Rio pulls out of $9 billion coal port expansion "Global economic markets have shifted to a period of significant uncertainty and we continue to see both a sustained upward pressure on costs and long timeframes for regulatory approvals."
April 24, 2012 CST Mining sells 70% stake in Peru copper mine for $505 million CST Mining is selling its 70% stake in the Mina Justa copper project in Peru for US$505 million.
April 24, 2012 Australian miners face depression and anxiety Australian health professionals say depression, anxiety, and stress are hidden in workers on most mines and companies should spend more on protecting mental health.
April 24, 2012 When $18 billion is not enough. Rinehart sues Rio Tinto for more iron royalties Billionaire Australian Gina Rinehart, is taking Rio Tinto to court, demanding the world's third largest miner pay her 2.5% of the income streams from iron ore production at the Channar…
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