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Anglo American to cut 85,000 mining jobs globally

Anglo American has announced a “radical portfolio restructuring” which includes 85,000 jobs slashed globally. The massive overhaul will see the workforce shrink from 135,000 to 50,000 as...

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Contractor fined $195,000 for Cloudbreak fatality

BTP Equipment Pty Ltd has been fined $195,000 and ordered to pay $100,000 in costs for its involvement in the death of worker Paul Torre on 24 December 2010. Mr Torre was working in the mobile...

173 workers killed in 2015

More than 170 workers have been killed at work in 2015, according to Safe Work Australia statistics. The data, collected up until December 1, revealed 173 people had died at work, including 23 in...

WIN a drone for Christmas

Whether it is for business or recreational purposes, it is no secret drones are taking off. We’re giving you a chance to soar this Christmas with your very own Parrot AR. Drone 2.0 Elite...

Glencore to cut 180 jobs from Collinsville mine

Glencore has announced they will cut 180 jobs at Collinsville coal mine by March next year. The company said they commenced consultation last week with its Collinsville workforce over further steps...

WIN 1 of 5 Orange Town: FIFO 3-2-1 signed books

Brent Williams started out life working on a vast cattle property in Australia for his father. Since then he has tried to put a life of bare knuckle fighting behind him. Earning respect from the...

Indigenous groups denies support for Adani coal mine

Central Queensland indigenous groups have rejected claims Wangan and Jagalingou elders had voted to support the Adani Carmichael Coal Mine and have confirmed legal action is still ongoing. Despite...

QRC report reveals Brisbane gains $7.8b from resources

The Queensland Resources Council has launched a report of the economic contribution that resources makes to Queensland federal electorates which shows that Brisbane is the largest beneficiary of the...

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