downturn: 2 of 3
ENVIRONMENT
Mincor cuts jobs, restructures mines
The low nickel price has forced Mincor Resources to cut 50 jobs and restructure its Kambalda operations.
26 May 2015
MANAGEMENT
Construction woes continue
An industry survey predicts major construction work will continue to decline in to 2016.
21 May 2015
BASE METALS
Atlas locks in survival deal
Atlas Iron strikes survival deal with loyal contractors to save its Pilbara operations.
15 May 2015
SURFACE
Watpac reduces debt
Watpac has repaid $32 million in debt from its Mining and Civil business to stay safe in the downturn.
14 May 2015
SURFACE
Boart records quarterly loss
Boart Longyear hit by unfavourable exchange rate movements and lower drilling revenue.
12 May 2015
PROCESSING
SCEE flags massive writedown
Southern Cross Electrical reveals board resignations and millions of dollars in cuts.
11 May 2015
BASE METALS
No action on Forrest cartel comments: ACCC
The ACCC drops further action against FMG chairman Andrew Forrest.
01 May 2015
BASE METALS
Cliffs 'can't wait to get out of Australia'
Cliffs Natural Resources CEO Lourenco Goncalves has promised to be the majors' "worst nightmare".
01 May 2015
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