Tag: Australian resources
Gippsland Food Plan to help Victorian food manufacturers capitalise on growing demand from Asia
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan and member for Narracan Gary Blackwood have launched on Friday the Gippsland Food...
130 jobs affected with impending closure of Glencore mine
Glencore Xstrata will be closing down its Ravensworth underground operation in NSW September, blaming  "increasingly difficult" economic conditions for its decision.
A spokesman for the company said “Continued...
Roy Hill investment to turn the fortunes of Australian economy
19 commercial banks and five export credit agencies are contributing more than $US7 billion to Hancock Prospecting’s $10 billion Roy Hill project, which is expected...
WDS joint venture signs agreement with Arrow Energy
WDS Limited, a leading Australian integrated provider of specialist development, design, engineering, construction, fabrication and maintenance related services to the mining and energy sector,...
New study inspects worker reps role in Queensland coal mines health and safety
The Cardiff Work Environment Research Centre at Cardiff University in Wales, UK, has conducted a news study investigating the role and effectiveness of health...
PPK completes acquisition of COALTRAM mining equipment business
PPK Group Limited has announced it has completed the deal to acquire the COALTRAM mining equipment business and intellectual property from Diversified Mining Services...
Australian graphite production to commence earlier than anticipated
Valence Industries Limited has announced that the recommissioning of its Uley Graphite manufacturing facilities near Port Lincoln in South Australia is progressing as planned,...
BlueScope Steel appoints Alumina’s former CEO John Bevan new Non-Executive Director
Graham Kraehe, Chairman of BlueScope Steel, yesterday announced that Mr John Bevan, former CEO of Alumina, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director.
According to...
Significant milestone for Njamal traditional owners on Iron Bridge Project
Fortescue Metals Group has successfully facilitated the signing of a joint venture agreement between NRW Pty Ltd (NRW) and Njamal ICRG JV Pty Ltd...
BASF develops innovative coating solution to protect foods from packaging contamination
Colourful and eye-catching food packaging is what makes a product sell. Well-designed paper packaging is also essential for food producers as it is lightweight,...