Goldcorp announces illegal work stoppage at its Cerro Negro mine
Goldcorp Inc. has advised of an illegal work stoppage by the AOMA mining union at the Cerro Negro mine.
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ICMM panel to develop international standard for tailings dams
The standard is expected to create a step change for the industry in the safety and security of these facilities.
Interns complete Maptek Australia summer programme
The 2018/19 group was the largest cohort to take part in the initiative hosted in Maptek Adelaide office.
Oxford Economics comments on Vale crisis
The global advisory firm predicts that iron ore prices will rise in 1Q19, before pulling back over the year.
BHP confirms fatality at Saraji mine
BHP Billiton has provided an update on an incident at its Saraji mine in Queensland and regretfully confirms one fatality.
How VR can improve health and safety in the mining industry
Ben Bennet, Luminous Group, discusses how virtual reality is set to revolutionise the mining industry.
Deloitte Global survey reveals Industry 4.0 paradoxes
Answers from executives in the manufacturing, power, oil and gas, and mining industries reveal four core paradoxes.
Queensland students to get taste of a mining career
Local students will be immersed into a career in mining when they take part in Anglo American’s Trade Camp in Moura this week, run by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.
Rio Tinto receives recognition in Australia for anti-domestic violence stand
The company was recognised at the 2018 Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) for its commitment to gender diversity and breaking the cycle of violence against women.
Siemens Australia and Motorola Solutions to jointly develop technologies for Australia’s industrial sector
Motorola Solutions has joined the Siemens’ Solution Partner Program.
Poll finds majority of US voters support increasing reliance on domestically-mined minerals
The poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the National Mining Association, found that 62% of those surveyed supported government action to encourage greater use of domestically-mined minerals.
MMD donates landmine clearance rig to HALO Trust
The rig was donated at the Hillhead Show in the UK last week and will be deployed in Zimbabwe.
Volvo publishes list of 5 most impressive mines around the world
Vehicle manufacturer Volvo publishes a list of what it considers to be the most impressive mines around the world.
Research indicates low interest in mining careers amongst young Australians
The research by youth research agency YouthInsight found that only 30% of students surveyed had an interest in a career in mining or the mining equipment, technology and services sectors.
MCA calls for overhaul of education system and workplace relations laws
The Minerals Council of Australia has claimed that the mining sector will struggle to employ skilled workers in the future without changes to higher education and workplace relations laws it sees as stifling investment and innovation.