Companies that incorrectly remunerate workers could face tougher penalties and be forced to name and shame themselves, if new laws are passed. The Federal Government wants employers, which are found...
Category - Miners Are People Too
Federal authorities have agreed to operate and maintain an embattled offshore oil and gas development until it is sold. Incoming Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt has confirmed the Commonwealth...
A disenchanted son of a well known mining entrepreneur is suing the estate of his dead siblings because he was allegedly misled about the value of the family business before selling his part of it...
Workers at a struggling coal development could lose their jobs in about two years, authorities have found. The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources’ Liddel Taskforce...
An industry advocate has been commended for promoting the mining sector and the hundreds of thousands of jobs it creates. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) thanked outgoing Federal Resources...
A pioneer in mining and metals has been accused of short changing its suppliers with the help of automated technology. Rio Tinto allegedly used computer programs to gather large amounts of...
A mining services company has been accused of resorting to locking out its own employees to avoid negotiating a better deal. Greyhound Resources allegedly told workers they would be unable to return...
An influx of anti coal messages has left one subcontractor with no choice but to quit its role in a $21 billion Central Queensland mining development. Stop Adani and School Strike 4 Climate have both...
An Asian owned resources company plans to stop operations and retrench more than two thirds of its workforce. China-headquartered Yancoal Australia will suspend production at its Austar Coal Mine in...
Southern Queensland communities still suffering from prolonged dry weather could receive much needed relief after an Asia-headquartered mine operator promised to share water with locals. Royal Duke...
Authorities cannot determine how a mine worker died more than four years ago because his body was too decayed to tell. The Western Australia Police Force cannot confirm exactly how Fortescue Metals...
A mining and construction equipment chief responsible for Oceania has been offered a chance to oversee worldwide operations for a heavy equipment trader. Former Terex Mining general manager mining...
