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BOART Longyear has reported 55% of its rigs are in use at mine sites around the world compared to the typical usage of 85%.
27/02/2009 |
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THE AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Meteorology has warned the mining industry of a tropical low which could develop a cyclone off the west Australian coast.
27/02/2009 |
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FIRESTONE Energy has been involved in two drilling projects on South Africa’s Waterberg Coal Field in the Limpopo Province.
26/02/2009 |
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AUSDRILL has reported a record net profit of more than $25 million for the second half of 2008.
26/02/2009 |
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BOART Longyear has scrapped its final dividend and cut 2000 jobs after reporting a $156.7 million dollar profit.
26/02/2009 |
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EPSILON Energy and Hebei Resources have agreed to a joint development of Mardie iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
25/02/2009 |
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GOLAR LNG has signed a heads of agreement with Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (LNG Limited) to purchase all LNG produced from coal seam gas (CSG) in Gladstone, Australia.
25/02/2009 |
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THE FEDERAL Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has announced the release of a Geoscience Australia’s radiometric map of the country.
24/02/2009 |
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WOODSIDE Petroleum has reported a new gas discovery near its Pluto project in the Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia.
24/02/2009 |
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THE QUEENSLAND Premier, Anna Bligh has opened the first of two regional offices of oil and gas exploration and production company Santos in Gladstone.
23/02/2009 |
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ORURO is hosting its Bolivian Carnival tradition wherein miners ward off hazards in the Itos mine above the central town during February this year.
23/02/2009 |
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THE AUSTRALIAN Workers Union (AWU) and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) have bound together to defend the country against foreign investment.
20/02/2009 |
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CLANCY Exploration has amped up its drilling program in the western New South Wales region due to the recent surge in gold prices.
20/02/2009 |
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THE ASSOCIATION of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the Western Australia Government for its commitment to introduce an exploration incentive program.
19/02/2009 |
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HOT Rock says it still needs an investor before it can commence drilling at Koroit, Victoria.
19/02/2009 |
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LONGWALL parts set for Carborough Downs coal mine arrived at Mackay Harbour on 16 February 2009.
18/02/2009 |
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THE QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister has announced the construction of a new mining storage facility in Mount Isa.
18/02/2009 |
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THE NORTHERN Territory Government is encouraging exploration companies to apply for the second round of grants offered through its Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program.
18/02/2009 |
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TNG says it will continue its search for iron ore in Central Australia despite drastic drops in the value of the metal.
17/02/2009 |
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THE QUEENSLAND Resources Council says many companies are taking advantage of the global downturn in a bid to dig up a piece of the action.
17/02/2009 |
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LEIGHTON Holdings says the mining industry is alive and well despite the global economic downturn.
16/02/2009 |
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THE AUSTRALIAN Securities Exchange (ASX) has sent 5B queries to at least 14 listed explorers after reviewing concerning quarterly reports.
16/02/2009 |
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RIO Tinto has struck an iron ore mining deal with Aboriginal groups of the Pilbara region after five years of sensitive negotiations.
13/02/2009 |
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BOART Longyear has announced it is utilising MEX’s fleet and asset management and maintenance software program to improve its drilling operations.
13/02/2009 |
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AUSTRALIAN miner BC Iron will be forced to transport its iron ore by truck if a rival refuses to allow it to use its rail line.
12/02/2009 |
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THE CAROONA Coal Action Group is supporting the Gloucester community in its fight to stop exploratory drilling.
12/02/2009 |
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QUEENSLAND’S Mines and Energy Minister says gold prices continue to soar as the economy continues to decline.
11/02/2009 |
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THE RUDD Government has announced the Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement will come into force on 6 March 2009.
11/02/2009 |
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DPSA Group has launched DPSA Drilling Equipment which will supply drilling equipment and consumables for the waterwell, exploration and coal seam gas industries.
10/02/2009 |
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A VICTORIAN coal mine is being threatened by bushfires raging through the Strzelecki Ranges in the Gippsland region.
10/02/2009 |
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AUSTRALIAN Topcon distributor Position Partners says the Federal Government’s just-announced 30% investment tax break provides an ideal opportunity for businesses to make substantial savings on investing in the latest precision positioning technology.
09/02/2009 |
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CSIRO has signed a licensing agreement with longwall shearer supplier Eickhoff Australia.
09/02/2009 |
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ENERGY and Minerals Australia (EMA) has announced its goal of producing uranium in 2013 at the Mulga Rock Deposits (MRD).
06/02/2009 |
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THE QUEENSLAND Government has announced it will fast-track eleven key mining projects to create more than 1500 jobs in the state.
06/02/2009 |
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AUSTRALIAN businesses have committed to providing 9,000 jobs for indigenous workers as part of an employment agreement lead by Fortescue Metals CEO, Andrew Forrest.
05/02/2009 |
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CARBON Energy has posted positive results from its 100-day underground coal gasification (UCG) trial at Bloodwood Creek in Queensland.
05/02/2009 |
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TWO mining machinery providers are banding together to host a free online seminar focusing on how mines can eliminate drilling errors and improve operator performance.
05/02/2009 |
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NEWCREST is embarking on a $500m capital raising scheme to expand the company as gold prices hit record highs.
04/02/2009 |
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INCITEC Pivot has slashed its profit forecasts and lost 30% in value as the mining industry slows and demand for fertiliser takes a back seat.
04/02/2009 |
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RESOURCE Investor Conferences has announced Mining Indaba 2009 will be held between 9 and 12 February 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.
03/02/2009 |
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KALGOORLIE’s Super Pit Gold Mine has been given the green light for expansion plans which are expected to extend the mine’s life by 10 years.
03/02/2009 |
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MINING services provider Orica plans to cut capital spending by more than $100m in 2009 as the economic downturn continues to spiral and demand for its products slows.
02/02/2009 |