Clough win $600m LNG contract

Clough has been awarded the infrastructure construction contract for Santos’ GLNG project in the Surat Basin. It will see the contractor build more than 400 kilometres of gas and water transmission pipelines, and two compression facilities, as well as an 800 person camp. The contractor will also expand existing compression facilities. Construction work is scheduled to begin this month, and at the peak of operations employ around 650 people. “This is a significant project award and represents a breakthrough for our recently established coal seam gas division into the expanding coal seam gas industry,” Clough CEO John Smith said. GLNG is a project aiming to convert coal seam gas into LNG for export, and is part of Santos’ clean energy drive. It sources CSG from the Bowen and Surat basins then transports it, via a 420 kilometre underground pipe, to a two-train LNG plant on Curtis Island. GLNG is a joint venture between Santos, PETRONAS, Total, and KOGAS. * By Cole Latimer on 15 September 2011

Coal exploration his record highs, ABS says

Despite uncertainty in the market, coal exploration has hit record highs, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show. A report yesterday showed that more than $207 million was spent on coal exploration in the June quarter, far above the previous record of $122 million in the December quarter, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. This close to double the previous corresponding June period, and comes on the back of a 33% jump in thermal coal prices forecast for the next 12 months, and a 50% hike in the prices for coking coal. Iron ore exploration nearly doubled for the quarter, to $214.7 million. Total exploration for the quarter was also a new high, sitting a $907 million, up nearly a third from $650 million three months earlier. By Cole Latimer

Employment outlook bright for regional Qld

Mining projects help to boost the State's employment market as national hiring optimism continues to dwindle, Manpower survey shows. login to full article

Mining boom fuels trade surplus

CHINA and India's demand for Australian mining riches has kept the country's trade surplus at $1.8 billion. Official figures released yesterday showed the trade surplus for July was broadly unchanged despite a 0.9 per cent drop in the value of exports - much of it a result of the delayed recovery from the Queensland floods, which hit coal production. The fall was counterbalanced by a 0.9 per cent drop in the value of imports. It is the fifth consecutive month Australia has recorded a trade surplus, where the value of exports outstrips the cost of imports. Most economists expect the gap to widen as exports increase above the $26.4 billion recorded in July, with commodity prices forecast to remain at record highs. BY STEPHEN MCMAHON Herald Sun Read more...

Operation shut over asbestos fears

Canberra's construction industry could face weeks of delays, with plasterboard distributor Boral shut down yesterday over fears for the safety of workers. Late yesterday, WorkSafe ACT issued the Barrier Street plasterboard distribution centre with a prohibition notice, forcing the company to immediately close its doors. For months the agency had been working with Boral over fears crumbling asbestos walls in the ageing Fyshwick building were placing workers in danger. Work Safety commissioner Mark McCabe said company practice was to stack plasterboard against the asbestos walls. Workers reported fork lifts regularly struck the walls, breaking asbestos sheeting apart. As The Canberra Times revealed last fortnight, WorkSafe ACT had ordered a clean-up of the site and had also issued an improvement notice. It also required the company to conduct regular tests to ensure workers were not put at risk and ordered Boral to screen workers for any exposure to the dangerous substance. BY BIANCA HALL Read more...

RIO INVESTS IN PILBARA IRON ORE WATER SUPPLY

Rio Tinto will invest more than $300 million to ensure a water supply for its Pilbara iron ore operations. The coastal water supply project, which will involved the construction of a new borefield and pipeline system, will be completed by the middle of 2013, and provide enough water, around ten gigalitres annually, to accommodate the expansion of annual production up to 333 million tonnes. By Cole Latimer Read more...

DAM AND PIPELINE PROPOSALS FOR GALILEE BASIN

The Queensland government is looking at private sector proposals for the $4 billion development of a new wharf at Abbot Point and dam in central Queensland. The government said the projects were an important part of the development of the coal rich Galilee Basin in western Queensland. One of the major constraints to activity in the basin is its lack of water, which the Government hopes will be solved by the $2.6bn Connors River Dam and pipelines proposal The development will include a 49,500 megalitre dam and two pipelines. By Andrew Duffy Read more...

Construction begins search for State's best

Nominations for the 2011 Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Excellence Awards have opened, providing an opportunity for the State’s building and construction industry to showcase its top individuals and organisations.

Open to all levels of the Queensland building and construction industry, the Awards honour the training and skilling achievements of students, schools, trainers, training organisations, industry employees and employers.

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QLD STRUGGLES TO MEET RESOURCE JOBS BOOM

Thousands of jobs in the mining industry are up for grabs in Queensland thanks to the resources boom, but the state is struggling to meet the demand.

Premier Anna Bligh estimates that up to 3500 vacancies are unfilled.

"We estimate there are up to 3500 vacancies right now in the resource industry and we intend to make sure that as many Queenslanders as possible can take them up," she told Couriermail.com.au.

by Rita Mu

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Mine Awareness program Gold Coast in September

Mine Awareness Program - Gold Coast

Thursday September 15, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST

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Resources Industry Expo

Resources Industry Expo

RESOURCE industry job expo's will be staged in the following areas. 'These expo's aim to connect Queenslands unemployed with mining and construction companies who want willing workers. Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement following a mining jobs summit on the Gold Coast between resource company executives, the state government and councils.



Where will the Mining job expos be held?

• Cairns - Monday 17th October at the Cairns Civic Centre
• Gold Coast - Wednesday 19th October (check with your local council for venue details)
• Sunshine Coast - Friday 21st October at the Caloundra Events Centre
• Whitsundays - Tuesday 25th October at the PCYC Airlie Beach
• Fraser Coast - Friday 28th October at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough

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Coast a top hub for fly-in fly-out miners

THE Gold Coast ticks all the boxes to be a hub for fly-in fly-out mine workers, according to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

BMA asset president Steven Dumble said several cities in Queensland, including Cairns, were courting the company but the Coast was a front runner.

Mr Dumble said any proposal for a fly-in fly-out base would be measured against three criteria: available air transport infrastructure, community support and available workers.

Given the city's high unemployment rate of 8.1 per cent, there is little doubt many Gold Coasters would be willing to work in the mines.

Lucy Ardern

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BLIGH SLAMS GREENS COAL SEAM GAS STANCE

Queensland premier Anna Bligh has said the Greens must accept the science on coal seam gas just like it does with climate change.

It comes after Greens leader Bob Brown questions whether using coal seam gas would reduce global emissions, AAP reports.

"There is absolutely no doubt that if Australia wants a cleaner energy future, then gas has to be a part of that and it has to be a part of our transition," Bligh stated.

By Cole Latimer

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MACMAHON WINS UNDERGROUND CONTRACT

Macmahon has won a $110 million underground construction contract at the CSA mine.

Work at the Cobar based copper gold mine in NSW will see Macmahon undertake the project works as a turnkey contract.

This includes all engineering design, fabrication, procurement, construction, and management of the extension and upgrade of the CSA No.1 Shaft.


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Brisbane Mining Induction - Limited spaces available

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Thursday August 11, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST

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Standard 11 RTO Mining Inductions every week

OHSA now offers the RRTO Standard 11 Mining Inductions weekly.


where: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and coming soon Ipswich.

Mining Inductions weekly on Monday - Wednesday and Friday to Sunday in all areas.

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LEIGHTON TO SELL HWE TO BHP

Leighton Holdings has signed a Heads of Agreement for the sale of HWE Iron Ore to BHP Billiton in Western Australia.

David Stewart, Leighton’s CEO, said BHP’s intention to move to an owner operator model is well known and the sale of HWE and its assets is a positive for both companies.

“The Heads of Agreement relates to the mining equipment, people and related assets that service the Area C, Yandi and Orebody 23/25 operations. The three operations collectively account for around 70% of BHP Billiton’s iron ore mining in WA and currently represent around $1.1 billion in revenue and $1.4 billion worth of work in hand for Leighton,” Stewart said.

The sale is estimated to be around $705 million.

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By Cole Latimer for Miningaustralia

HAYS LAUNCHES MINING JOBS WEBSITE

Recruiting firm Hays has launched a new major projects jobs website where jobseekers can view the opportunities available on major oil and gas, resource and mining, energy and construction projects in Western Australia.

Dedicated to jobs on major projects, from design through to construction and engineering, the site can be accessed at www.hays.com.au/majorprojectswa

Commenting on the site’s launch Simon Winfield from Hays in Western Australia said: “With 57 major projects underway or in the pipeline in the oil & gas, resource & mining, energy and construction industries, Western Australia will create a record number of major projects jobs. Already Western Australia shows the greatest jobs market strength of all states and territories in Australia.

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By David Wheeldon for Mining Australia

Resource RTO Mining Inductions conducted weekly by OHSA

OHSA are please to announce that we are currently running weekly Mining Inductions throughout South East Queensland.

You can be trained every Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday.

Top find a course near you, check the OHSA training calendar

OHSA has dates listed right up until the end of 2011.

Spaces for each of the Resources RTO Mining Inductions are limited. Don't miss out book today.

DOWNER WINS XSTRATA COAL CONTRACT

Downer EDI has secured a contract for the development of a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) at Xstrata’s Ravensworth North Coal project.

Located in the Hunter Valley, the contract is worth more than $400 million and includes the design, construction and commissioning of the CHPP, a low voltage power supply and reticulation, and a high voltage transmission supply.

By Cole Latimer on 27 July 2011

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CSIRO DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL MINING RESEARCH CENTRE

The CSIRO, University of Chile and the Chile International Centre of Excellence in Mining and Minerals Processing have crated a new mining research centre.

Based in Santiago, Chile, it will focus on the key challenges that both Chile and Australia’s mining industries face.

By Cole Latimer on 28 July 2011

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VIRTUAL RESCUE SIMULATOR LAUNCHED IN HUNTER VALLEY

A virtual reality mine training and rescue simulator has been launched today by Senator Chris Evans.

The 360° simulation technology at the Newcastle Mines Rescue Station in Argenton enables miners to be trained in real life scenarios and test their responses to life-threatening situations.

By Cole Latimer on 28 July 2011

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Terminal deal cut for fly-in, fly-out miners

A DEAL has been done to secure a terminal for fly-in, fly-out mine workers at the Gold Coast Airport.

It has just been announced by the Gold Coast City Council that expressions of interest in the terminal, which was previously used by Tiger Airways, will be advertised on the weekend.

A consortium, called FIFO Terminal, is progressing the plan, which could see the terminal used exclusively for chartered flights by the resource and mining companies in Queensland.

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Lucy Ardern | July 28th, 2011

Fly-in, fly-out miners for Coast

A DEAL with mining companies that could see up to 2000 workers flying out of Gold Coast Airport every week should be finalised by the end of the month.

Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke announced the news at an industry breakfast yesterday morning.

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Lucy Ardern | July 20th, 2011 Gold Coast Bulletin

BMA STRIKES TO RESTART

While the latest round of work stoppages at BMA coal mines concludes, unions will take further industrial action this week. Read more..

By Cole Latimer on 12 July 2011. For Mining Australia

PIKE RIVER INQUIRY: SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS IGNORED

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy has heard a federal MP ignored recommendations to improve safety in the mine, and others were delayed for over a year.

The recommendations on how small mines could improve safety standards in New Zealand detailed in a briefing paper in 2009 were ignored by Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson, the inquiry has heard.

The Department of Labour workplace health and safety policy manager James Murphy made the claims under cross-examination yesterday.

Wilkinson disagreed with the paper’s recommendations for better regulations that required smaller mines to document health and safety systems and hazard management plans.

She also did not agree to introduce check inspectors, or improve the code of practice for employee participation specifically in the mining sector.

Instead, the MP for Waimakariri decided that the department would work on a "strategic approach" to improving employee participation in health and safety.

But by the time Pike River experienced the explosions on November 19 last year that killed 29 workers underground, work on Wilkinson’s version of improvements had not started, Murphy told the inquiry.
The recommendations came from a 2008 review into improving health and safety hazard management in underground mining which was read at the hearing.

"Overall, the estimated impacts are slight and the potential safety benefit is significant, as it could avoid a tragedy similar to one of the fatalities in 2006," the review stated.

The department employed only one underground mine inspector nationwide, with one vacancy after the second inspector resigned a few weeks ago, Murphy said.

In 1998 there were seven specialist coalmine inspectors, and in the 90’s the industry scrapped the mining inspectorate’s at mines in New Zealand.

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By Jessica Burke on 19 July 2011 For Mining Australia

FIFO DEBATE CONTINUES: PROTESTS EXPECTED

Fly-in fly-out workers may decrease significantly in coming years, as the industry focuses on better health and safety of its staff.

The Central Queensland News snapped photos this week of men power-napping on concrete paths and benches at the Emerald Airport, most likely on their way to or from a stint on a mine.

Queensland Mining Communities president Kelly Vea Vea told the News was unsurprised by the men napping in the cold and said it has become increasingly common at airports with links to mines.

“Well, I suppose I’m not surprised because these companies are forcing people into these FIFO and drive in, drive out conditions without mitigating against the issue of fatigue management,” she said.

The topic of FIFO workers and the effects of the work schedule on miners, families and communities has been a hot topic of late.

While some companies are still employing the majority of their staff on FIFO contracts, the majority are acknowledging that it should be a last resort and mixed in with different kinds of workers.

Gervase Greene from Rio Tinto told Australian Mining earlier in the year that the companies are only incorporating FIFO where necessary.

“We do not see FIFO in isolation and don’t think others should,” he said.

“Its part of the balanced range of options we offer our workforce in the extremely competitive market for labour, and we have found that offering sweet options is much more successful in attracting and maintaining personnel.

Central Queensland University chronobiology and sleep Associate Professor Dr Naomi Rogers told The Central Queensland News the resource industry needs to adopt a standard fatigue management plan to replace current guidelines.

She said guidelines were “a good start”, but urged mining companies to introduce a standardised plan to minimise potential harm and fatalities as a result of long working hours.


“When a worker checks out of their room at the camp for their final shift before they go home, they immediately lose that room when someone else checks in so they don’t have the chance to rest before they drive the seven or eight hours home to their families.”

“The accommodation shortage has a direct link to worker fatigue, and as a result, they are sleeping in cars, on the side of the road, or wherever they can.”

Rogers said the coronial inquest into the deaths of Norwich Park and Blackwater mine workers were the first real investigation into the dangers of fatigue.

She wants the study findings to be presented at the Queensland Mining Health and Safety conference in Townsville later this year to move toward fatigue management reform at mine sites.

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By Jessica Burke on 19 July 2011 For Mining Australia

http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/wa-coal-rush-threat

Four NSW Central West councils are gathering to create a mining trail tourism route.

The original proposal, developed by Rio Tinto’s Northparkes underground miner, persuades visitors to see mine sites around Orange, Parkes, West Wyalong and Cobar, according to the ABC.

Tourism managers from the four councils met yesterday to investigate the idea. Katrina Dwyer, Parkes’ tourism manager, explained that there is a growing interest for mining based travel.

"It's becoming a real topic for people to become interested in," she said.

"Not only just self drive tourists but also school groups. So it's really good education, looking into the history of mining and the impact it has on the region and also how current mine sites operate and the spin off benefits they have for communities."

The Central West has looked to increase its number of tourists recently, but have labelled the lack of accommodation as a major point in developing the region, and in luring new residents as part of the EvoCities initiative.


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WA ‘COAL RUSH’ THREAT

Anti-coal lobbyists in Western Australia are warning that Esperance may be threatened by a coal rush.

Currently, Blackham Resources has announced a 20% increase in its potential resource at its Scaddan coal to liquids project, according to the ABC.

The miner believes it will now have the potential to produce more than 860 million barrels of oil equivalent and is planning to carry out a feasibility study for the project.

However, the NO COALalition convener Brent Watson believes the Esperance community should begin a campaign similar to that which his group carried out in the Margaret River region.

“Don't forget we are talking about the first part of the first mine, for the first coal miner, we are talking about the precedent, you are talking about the beginning of the coal rush,” he said.

Esperance Shire president Ian Mickel said that while the resource increase will have an impact on the area, there were not a lot of downsides to the coal-to-liquids process.

“There are limited concerns as the mine does not have sensitive properties and jobs will be created in the process,” he told the Esperance Express.

The Margaret River region has been a battle ground over the last few months as coal miner LD Operations, which has put applications forward to explore and mine in the region, has seen protests against the proposal.

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FREE TRAINING (reimbursed by CSQ) Forklift Truck Course (FL) before end of Financial year

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Generic Mining Inductions filling fast

OHSA is offering a second additional Generic Mining Induction course for May 28-29 due to the first weekend course filling out in a few days.

If you want to do your GI on the Gold Coast and need it by the end May then this course is for you.

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Haul Truck Training

OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia in conjunction with our training partner Ebenezer Training and Employment offer Training for Haul Trucks, Graders and other mining competencies at our mine site location in Ipswich.

This course has been designed for those who wish to safely operate a Haul Truck in a mining environment.

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Boral to lay off Ipswich workers

BORAL says it has been forced to lay off more than 15% of its North Ipswich workforce because it is struggling to recover from the floods.

The building and construction giant laid off 33 workers at its plywood factory at North Ipswich and the workers fear more of them will lose their jobs.

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Beaconsfield miners mark rockfall anniversary

Former miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell will today mark the fifth anniversary of their rescue from a northern Tasmanian mine.

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Mining forum focuses on local challenges

Climate change and the carbon tax will be among the issues discussed at a mining conference in Townsville in north Queensland today.

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Government needs $1.3b to floodproof Bruce Highway

The Queensland Government says it would cost about $1.3 billion to floodproof the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Gympie.

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1500 mining Bowen Basin mining jobs unfilled despite incentives

MORE than 1500 jobs in the Bowen Basin are going begging despite salaries worth close to half a million dollars for executives and some companies offering free home loans to employees.

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Construction starts on Queensland’s biggest urban renewal

After seven years of planning, construction on the world-class $2.9 billion RNA Showgrounds Regeneration – the largest urban renewal project in Queensland - has started

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A major manufacturing union is warning that unless Queensland's construction sector trains more apprentices the industry will face a serious skills shortage in the next five years.

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Floods don’t dampen spirits of resources sector . . . but bad government policy will

Recent weather setbacks have done nothing to undermine the resources sector’s confidence in the ability of Queensland to continue to be one of the world’s great minerals and energy provinces.

Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council Michael Roche told a conference in Mackay today that the sector pumps $707 a second in payments into the Queensland economy, contributes around 21 percent of Queensland’s gross state product and is directly or indirectly responsible for one in every eight jobs in the state, but nearly half of all jobs in the greater Mackay region.

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This course meets the requirements for certification as a Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator in Queensland as specified in the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

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FNSWCMP303A - Work within the workers compensation industry sector

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If your employer has wages in Queensland of $6.507 million for the preceding financial year or are in a high risk industry with wages in Queensland for the preceding financial year of $1.981 million, you must:

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Mine Awareness Program Seminar

April 2011 dates for Mining Awareness Program Seminars

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WHEN: Thursday, April 07th 2011, 5PM - 7PM

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WHEN: Thursday, April 14th 2011, 5PM - 7PM

The Mining Industry has taken a hit with the recent floods and cyclone activity, however workers are needed to rebuild, and get the mines back on track. OHSA Offers the Generic Mining Inductions for QLD Coal & Metalliferous open cut mines.

Mining jobs are available now and careers in mining are sought after. Learn more about how you can be part of this booming industry.

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Qld floods keep focus on mining sector

The Queensland floods will keep the spotlight on the state's mining sector, particularly the all-important coal plays.

The bad weather could actually be a boom for the company, with prices of coal set to skyrocket because of a crash in supply, and as long as Coal Allied can keep supplying the market, it will remain in good shape

Course date changes

Due to the Flood Crisis in Brisbane, the Generic Mining Induction course that was to be held in Brisbane on January, 13th - 14th has been rescheduled for the Logan City area on January, Monday 17th - Tuesday 18th. Other courses are available on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. OHSA would like to express our apologies for the obvious inconvenience this has caused to our clients.

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