The Queensland Resources Council has attacked a dust study by community action group Clean Air Queensland.
Clean Air Queensland (CAQ) released the results of its air quality monitoring study in early May.
The
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Forensic analysis a key to root cause of failures
Forensic engineering consulting specialist Soto Group says a pattern is emerging where savvy mining companies initially engage the organisation for emergency analysis before going to the manufacturer of
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Bradken merger talks still on table despite market unease
Consumables supplier Bradken has said merger talks with Chilean outfit Magotteaux are still on the table, as the former announced its 2014/15 financial year guidance this morning.
Bradken noted the decline
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Atlas extends equity drive amid shareholder interest
Struggling junior Pilbara miner Atlas Iron has extended its equity raising campaign, citing strong demand from existing shareholders.
Atlas moved to close its Pilbara mines when the iron ore price dipped
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Concern over China’s stricter coal testing
Businessman and federal MP Clive Palmer says Australia needs to take action over a move by China to heighten the strictness of testing on coal imports.
China has long tested imported shipments of coal
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Vale’s cost cut welcomed by FMG
Brazilian miner Vale’s decision to cut 30mt of high-cost production has been welcomed by Australian producer Fortescue Metals Group, but with plans to replace that production with low-cost iron ore,
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Pain in iron ore as price bounce ends
Australia’s iron ore miners have taken a hammering on the stock market, as the commodity’s market price returned to near-record lows this week.
Rio Tinto opened at $51.35 a share this morning, its
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Miners not happy with ‘retrograde’ NSW changes
NSW coal miners are up in arms over the state government’s recent moves to toughen up the approval process for major mining projects.
The Baird Government on Tuesday released a draft amendment to NSW’s
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Asciano deal triggers privatisation talks
The chairmen of Australia’s two biggest container ports have both gone on record this week, suggesting Brookfield’s $9bn bid for Asciano could trigger a bevy of infrastructure privatisation moves from
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Spanish firm strikes deal with Ausenco
Brisbane-based engineer Ausenco has announced a strategic alliance with Spanish multinational construction firm Duro Felguera, with the two companies looking to work together towards global EPC opportunities.
A
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