An industry group division that represents more than 20,000 mine workers will operate autonomously. The entire mining and energy division at the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy...
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A former statesman who admitted he once participated in election fraud will become the new head of the resources regulator. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed Mike Kaiser will be...
A significant fall in commodity prices has forced a multinational coal producer to downsize its workforce. The Glencore-Yancoal Joint Venture has confirmed it will retrench several contract workers...
One of an iron ore mogul’s children has been honoured as an exceptional young Australian. Fortescue Metals Group non-executive chairman Andrew Forrest’s eldest daughter has been named...
A multinational resources company will go back to the drawing board after the industrial relations watchdog rejected pay and work conditions for outsourced employees. The Fair Work Commission has...
A North Queenslander who is passionate about new coal projects will have an executive role in state politics. Townsville MP Scott Stewart will replace outgoing State Resources Minister Anthony Lynham...
A multinational resources company is permanently closing down one of its most iconic operations in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Rio Tinto has begun shutting down its Argyle Diamond...
Two iron ore moguls have been named Australia’s richest and second-richest individuals of the year. Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart and Fortescue Metals Group non-executive chairman...
A struggling mineral producer will sell off its $226 million alkali metal mine to help meet financial obligations. Altura Mining has voluntarily appointed Cor Cordis partners Clifford Rocke and...
A diversified energy company could lose up to three quarters of its southeast Queensland employees due to anti-coal activism. New Hope Corporation will implement a major company restructure that...
A contentious past head of a multinational resources company has been bestowed an honorary title for his contribution to the industry. Andrew Mackenzie recently received a knighthood according to the...
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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