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WA the nation’s top mining investment destination

Western Australia remains the dominant destination for mining investment in Australia, attracting 66 per cent of the nation’s total mining investment in 2015-16, increasing its share from 60...

Haul trucks pretty in pink for breast cancer

The Roy Hill Project, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, is turning pink for breast cancer awareness. Roy Hill have unveiled the first three pink haul trucks to raise awareness for breast...

BHP hit with $7.2b lawsuit after Brazil mine disaster

The Brazilian Government intends to sue Samarco, Vale and BHP for $7.2b for clean-up costs and damages after dams collapsed at their iron ore operation in Minas Gerais killing 13 people. According to...

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Iron ore inquiry to send “wrong signal”

The iron ore debacle is continuing to cause uproar in the mining industry, with Industry Minister Ian McFarlane adamant that the government had no intention of conducting a parliamentary inquiry into...

PM backs Iron Ore inquiry against mining giants

Founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has launched a new campaign against the country’s largest producers Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Mr Forrest believe the mining...

What does the Budget mean for the mining industry?

THE Federal Budget, released last night by Treasurer Joe Hockey, saw a win for parents, small business owners and farmers. But what exactly does the budget have in store for those in the mining...

BHP Billiton splits company in two

Late yesterday, BHP Billiton made the expected announcement that the company would split, with a new company created to manage a selection of under-performing assets. The company said in a statement...

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