Some of the most vulnerable mine workers have allegedly gone without pay for months due to the pandemic. BHP has ordered labour hire employees across the nation to stay at home if they have a severe...
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Two Queensland coal mine workers were recently honoured for their leadership and creative thinking. BHP Peak Downs Coal Mine geotechnical engineer Kathryn Young (pictured left) and Anglo American...
A multinational resources company will part ways with its top executive after controversially blowing up two ancient rock shelters as part of a metal mine expansion. Jean-Sebastien Jacques will...
Mining companies or labour hire firms found guilty of wage theft could face up to a decade behind bars under new rules. The Queensland Government is cracking down against employers that incorrectly...
An oil producer is reviewing its aviation gasoline refinery due to the global impact of the deadly disease. Viva Energy is seriously considering the future of its $600 million Geelong Avgas Refinery...
A resources services business will close its doors for good after losing long-term work at a coal operation in New South Wales’ Macarthur region. Southern Colliery Maintenance (SCM) will permanently...
A globally diversified metal producer is axing dozens of workers in a new bid to cut costs at its coal operation in New South Wales’ Macarthur region. South32 reportedly told contractor...
Regulatory inaction has forced a coal producer to retrench several workers from its $896 million mine expansion in Queensland’s Darling Downs region. The State Government’s decision to...
Resources employees and their extended family are being asked to do their part to help stop miners from undercutting permanent staff through outsourcing work. The Construction, Forestry, Maritime...
A multinational mining company has confirmed it is considering options to exit its budget coal operations due to the pandemic. BHP has confirmed it plans to sell off its stake in the BHP Mitsui Coal...
An integrated services company’s decision to sell off its resources division could affect the job security of thousands of employees. Downer EDI recently revealed it is not planning to continue...
Authorities have accused Queensland’s richest resources tycoon of deceptive and corrupt professional conduct. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently charged Clive...
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