Whitehaven latest to warn against ‘same job, same pay’
Whitehaven Coal managing director and chief executive officer Paul Flynn has expressed concerns over the ‘same job, same pay’ legislation.
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Global energy transition provides ‘once-in-a-century opportunity’
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has submitted a 2024–25 pre-budget submission to the Federal Government, calling for further investment in the mining industry.
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What’s the path forward for Australian nickel?
This week has seen Wyloo temporarily shut down the Cassini, Long and Durkin nickel mines and BHP pause part of its Kambalda processing operations considering recent nickel price slumps in Australia.
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‘Victoria must seize a golden opportunity’: MCA Victoria
The Minerals Council of Australia’s (MCA) Victorian branch has submitted a pre-budget submission to the Victorian Government, calling for further investment in the state’s mining industry.
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WA mine safety framework deadline extended
The WorkSafe Mine Safety inspectorate has announced that all Western Australian mines must have a fully developed mine safety management system framework by March 31.
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WA mining approvals take the next step
The reference group for the Western Australian Mining Development and Closure Proposal (MDCP) framework will provide input into draft guidance materials to support applicants developing a MDCP submission.
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Mining and Energy Union becomes independent
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) has registered with the Fair Work Commission as a standalone trade union, taking effect from December 1.
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Industry reacts to ‘closing loopholes’ amendments
The Federal Government has introduced 81 amendments to the 2023 Closing Loopholes Bill, which was originally introduced in September.
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Northern Territory mining legislation passes
The Northern Territory Government has passed reforms to the Environment Protection Act 2019, strengthening the territory’s environmental regulation and management of mining activities.
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A greener name and future for Fortescue
Fortescue has officially changed its name from Fortescue Metals Group to simply ‘Fortescue’.
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Major miners back MCA’s IR reforms campaign
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has told the Senate inquiry into the Closing Loopholes Bill that major miners such as Rio Tinto, BHP and Glencore were the top contributors to its campaign against the proposed industrial relations (IR) reforms.
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Strengthening the Northern Territory’s environmental regulation
The Northern Territory Government has introduced mining reforms to the Environment Protection Act 2019 to strengthen the territory’s environmental regulation and management.
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Newmont clears final acquisition hurdle
The Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea (SCPNG) has granted necessary exemptions and requested confirmations under PNG capital markets law to allow Newmont to proceed with its $26.2 billion acquisition of Newcrest.
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Central Iron Ore advances British King project
Central Iron Ore has settled the proceedings it commenced in the Supreme Court of Western Australia against SilverStream SEZC.
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New Hope latest to warn against IR changes
New Hope Group chief executive officer Rob Bishop has joined other mining executives in raising concerns against the Federal Government’s proposed industrial relations (IR) reforms.
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Newmont receives key regulatory approvals
Following a review by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Treasurer has cleared Newmont to proceed with its $26.2 billion acquisition of Newcrest.
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“We haven’t always gotten things right”: Newcrest on Cadia air quality
Newcrest Mining has apologised to residents living near its Cadia Valley Operations for the potential health concerns caused by dust coming from the site.
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James Bay Minerals makes ASX debut
As of today, Canadian-focused lithium explorer James Bay Minerals will commence trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
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BHP “deeply concerned” about IR reforms
BHP has raised concerns that the proposed ‘same job, same pay’ bill will affect more workers in the mining industry than anticipated.
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‘Closing loopholes’ bill introduced
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said that only 67,000 labour hire employees who primarily work in the mining and aviation sectors will be affected by proposed industrial relations reforms.
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