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Resolute Mining Ravenswood

$167m mine approval secures 200+ jobs in FNQ

A $167 million mine expansion has been approved, securing the future of hundreds of jobs in Far North Queensland. Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood Gold Mine Expansion was recently approved by the...

Rio Tinto BT chairman Jan du Plessis

Mining leader steps down after major restructure

The head of a multinational mining company is calling it quits weeks after mass layoffs were announced as part of a $5 billion restructure. Jan du Plessis has announced his resignation as chairman of...

Resolute Mining Ravenswood Gold Mine

$167m mining revival brings back 200+ jobs to CQ

A proven gold producer has received the nod to resume mining operations in Central Queensland, reviving more than 200 jobs. The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection recently...

DNRM mine shaft

Industry urged to seal shafts before it is a hazard

The industry is being encouraged to seal mine shafts before they become a potential hazard. The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) recently asked mining companies to ensure...

BMA Norwich Park Mine dump truck

Mine operator paid $1.2m compo for brain injury

A Central Queensland mine operator has been awarded $1.2 million in compensation after suffering major brain injuries caused by working long hours and driving for extended periods. Dump truck...

KCGM Super Pit gold mine

Contract extended for precious metal mine in WA

A diversified mining services company has received a contract extension for one of the biggest open-pit precious metal mines in Western Australia. Multiple positions are available. Ausdrill recently...

Woodside Petroleum Pluto LNG

Find out how much mining bosses made in 2016

QMEB can reveal how much mining executives made in 2016 at a petroleum exploration and production company. Executive remunerations at Woodside Petroleum have been varied for the past year with both...

TerraCom Blair Athol Coal Mine

$93.1m mine reopening creates 100+ jobs in CQ

A multinational resource company will create hundreds of jobs within weeks when it re-opens a Central Queensland mine. A subsidiary of TerraCom Resources has secured regulatory approval to resume...

Andys Earthmovers

Major contract awarded for part of a $640m metal mine

A contractor committed to providing the best possible earth-moving solutions has won a major tender for part of a $640 million metal project in northwest Queensland. Bendigo-based Andy’s Earthmovers...

Origin Energy gas

Energy giant cops $1.68b loss blaming oil prices

One of the nation’s largest energy producers is fuming about low oil prices that caused the company to lose $1.68 billion after tax in the first half of the financial year. Origin Energy blames...

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