Rio Tinto has upped its estimates for the amount of iron ore at its deposits in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, a day after its earnings beat expectations. After completing 700km of drilling across multiple sites, Rio Tinto now estimates the deposits at Music Hall, Old Vic and Western Hill contain 449 million more tonnes of […]
Mining Cited the Top Industry for Job Ad Growth
Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on the previous year. The report surveyed year-on-year job advertisement growth across 29 different sectors for an overall national average of 8.6 per cent growth, as […]
Woodside Awards Contracts for Scarborough JV with BHP
Woodside Petroleum has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for the proposed Scarborough gas project in Western Australia. The contracts are for engineering activities related to the upstream development’s floating production unit, the export trunkline and the subsea umbilical risers and flowlines. Each contract includes an option to progress to execute phase activities, […]
WA Government’s Battery Industry Strategy
The McGowan Government has launched the Western Australian Future Battery Industry Strategy, designed to aid the state’s growth as a battery minerals exporter. The strategy was launched today by Premier Mark McGowan and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston, who said it signified the government’s “commitment to establishing a world-leading, sustainable, value-adding battery industry in our state”. McGowan […]
Rio Tinto hits $1.3b Driverless Train Target
Rio Tinto has announced its $1.3 billion Autohaul driverless train program is fully operational 10 years after it was first proposed. The news means 90% of Rio’s iron ore rail network in the Pilbara will be controlled remotely from its operations centre at Perth Airport. The company’s shorter Robe River line, servicing the Mesa A and […]
Gina Rinehart Retains Number 1 Spot in Forbes’ Aussie Rich List
Mining mogul Gina Rinehart retains her spot at the top of Forbes’ Aussie rich list despite falling iron ore prices knocking her wealth down by $2.5 billion to $20.6 billion. The 2019 edition of Forbes’ Australia top 50 Rich List sees property tycoon Harry Triguboff retain number two placing with a net worth of $US9 […]
Strong Lithium Market Encourages Pilbara Minerals Expansion
Despite not yet reaching commercial production from stage one, and financing still progressing for the A$231 million stage two development, Pilbara Minerals boss Ken Brinsden says strong lithium demand has led the company to start planning a stage three expansion of its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum mine to 7.5 million tonnes as early as 2021. The company is […]
Workers Reminded to Take Care When Working in the Heat
Employers with outdoor work are reminded to take measures to manage the risks associated with heat stress and solar UV radiation as Australia’s summer takes hold with hot weather forecasts. Employers can minimise the risk of heat-related incidents by modifying workloads and schedules to avoid the hottest times of day, rotating or sharing ‘hot […]
Testimonial: Matt Barradeen
Working with Premier People since June 2018 Age: 30 Gender: Male Origin: Perth, WA Job: Rigger What Matt has to say about us… “Since joining the Premier People team in mid-2018, I have gained the vital experience that I need in mechanical maintenance for the Mining and Resources sector. Premier People have an amazing […]
BHP Spends $400m in Port Hedland Dust Management
BHP chairman, Ken Mackenzie has told shareholders that BHP had significantly improved its dust management in Port Hedland over the years and “comprehensively” monitored the dust situation in the town. Hedland real estate agent Janet Ford and Perth lawyer Michael Hain, who own two properties in the town, asked Mr Mackenzie questions surrounding dust concerns […]