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Century mine to close in 2016

Chinese firm MMG has decided to close Australia’s largest, and the world’s third largest, open cut zinc mine in 2016, reports ABC. “Australia is seen as being increasingly expensive. A...

Coal seam gas set to boom says former farmer Macfarlane

The expansion of the coal seam gas industry is firmly in the sights of freshly minted federal Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, with NSW farmers the first to receive a visit from the Queensland MP...

Mining snubbed by Abbott in new cabinet lineup

The mining sector has been snubbed by the incoming Abbott Government with this country’s biggest money-maker being lumped into the ‘Industry’ portfolio. Meanwhile ‘Sport’ gets a portfolio all of its...

Rio makes first iron ore shipment to Japan

Rio Tinto has loaded the first shipment of iron ore from its expanded port, rail and mine operations in Australia. The company claims the shipment  marks the commencement of commissioning of their...

Port Hedland – An unexpected experience

Nestled between the immensity of the Indian Ocean and the vastness of the Pilbara, Mags Webster discovers some big surprises in Port Hedland. PORT HEDLAND Established: 1880s Population: 15,000 It’s...

Is biodiesel the answer

Diesel is, literally, the driving force behind mine sites across the country, however it’s expensive, dirty, and diesel emissions can cause serious, even life-threatening, health complaints amongst...

Calls for mines to get rid of diesel

Australia’s peak gaseous fuels body has called on the major parties to provide incentives for the mining industry to convert from diesel to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural...

Preparing the ground for an electricity make-over

Change is a-coming! CSIRO predicts that, in 2050, our homes and businesses could be powered by more than 20 different energy sources and technologies. In late May, CSIRO announced a $13 million...

CSIRO uses x-ray vision to detect unseen gold

Powerful x-rays can now be used to rapidly and accurately detect gold in ore samples, thanks to a new technique developed by CSIRO – a move that could save Australia’s minerals industry hundreds of...