Tag: Australian resources
SADA Fresh beats sales expectations
The preliminary expectations of the parties involved in South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association's SADA Fresh milk regarding sales have officially been exceeded.
Ever since the launching...
BHP Billiton opens Jimblebar iron ore mine
BHP Billiton has officially opened the new US$3.2 billion Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 40 km east of...
New website to give coal supporters a voice
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a new website- australiansforcoal.com.au- to provide support for Australians who support coal against activists and extremists who...
Rio Tinto awards $9.9 million construction contract to Brierty Limited
Construction and mining services company Brierty Limited and joint venture partner Karlayura Construction Services Pty announced last Thursday that Rio Tinto has awarded them...
Mining accident at the Austar mine kills two men
An accident at Yancoal’s Austar mine claimed the lives of two miners who were working 500 metres below the surface when the accident occurred....
BHP Billiton achieves record production at ten operations
BHP Billiton has released its operational review for the nine months ended March 31st, 2014, which showed that the company has managed to maintain...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
Clive Palmer suspends its Yabulu nickel refinery plant operations due to toxic sludge spilling
Toxic spilling from Clive Parker’s Yabulu nickel refinery has forced the company to suspend all operations at the plant located near the Great Barrier...
Rio Tinto: On course to meet its full-year target despite weather disruptions
Surprisingly cold winter in Canada and strong cyclone activity in Australia have cut Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments by 8% in the first quarter...
Report predicts strong demand for gold in China in the next few years
Demand for gold in China will continue to rise in the next few years and consolidate the country’s status as the largest gold market...