Australian mining news

Australian mining regions continue to have higher incomes and much greater employment than prior to the boom, and that the benefits created by mining will continue into the future.

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.

Speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Metals Mining & Steel conference, BHP’s CEO talked about the company’s success in delivering value and returns.

The Queensland Resource Council has welcomed the arrival of the five millionth Queenslander, and reaffirms the sector’s support for all Queenslanders.

“Stable policy and continued access to resource will continue to underpin the sector’s contribution not only to Queensland exports, but the wider economy and employment,” says QRC.

Tim Hammond, who is resigning from Parliament, has been praised by the Minerals Council of Australia for his work as Shadow Minister Assisting for Resources.

Independence Group, which manages the Jaguar zinc-copper-silver mine in Western Australia, says that upgrading to RCT’s ControlMaster Guidance Automation Solution has resulted in a 32% improvement in cycle times.

Australia’s best mining technology (METS) businesses are being encouraged to apply for a position in the LATAM Passport programme offered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

Kingsrose Mining Ltd’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT Natarang Mining (PTNM) receives a AUS$3.1 million VAT refund from the Indonesian tax office.

Newcrest Mining Ltd receives approval from the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment to use the first 200 m of the old Cadia Hill open pit mine as a tailings storage facility.