downturn: 2 of 3

The low nickel price has forced Mincor Resources to cut 50 jobs and restructure its Kambalda operations.
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

Major construction work is expected to drop at a steep rate of 4.3% in 2015 followed by a further 1.7% fall in 2016.
MANAGEMENT

Construction woes continue

An industry survey predicts major construction work will continue to decline in to 2016.

21 May 2015

Mining at Wodgina is due to resume from the week starting May 18.
BASE METALS

Atlas locks in survival deal

Atlas Iron strikes survival deal with loyal contractors to save its Pilbara operations.

15 May 2015

Watpac has repaid $32 million in equipment funding to strengthen its balance sheet.
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

Boart Longyear has blamed its $US14M loss on unfavourable exchange rate movements and lower drilling revenue.
SURFACE

Boart records quarterly loss

Boart Longyear hit by unfavourable exchange rate movements and lower drilling revenue.

12 May 2015

SCEE is hoping a costs restructure will yield savings of $400,000 per annum.
PROCESSING

SCEE flags massive writedown

Southern Cross Electrical reveals board resignations and millions of dollars in cuts.

11 May 2015

The ACCC will take no further action against FMG chairman Andrew Forrest regarding his cartel comments.
BASE METALS

No action on Forrest cartel comments: ACCC

The ACCC drops further action against FMG chairman Andrew Forrest.

01 May 2015

Cliffs Natural Resources CEO Lourenco Goncalves says he
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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Emesent Hovermap riding high on UAVs, robots and automobiles

The underground mapping specialist explores new ways to map the inaccessible

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Tackling tailings risk with dewatered solutions

SRK is working to consider dewatered tailings management technology as a risk reduction

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Enhanced Safety and Visibility with BlastWeb II Technology

Dyno Nobel’s digital advancements bring a new era of secure underground blasting

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Mining hub for services and repairs excellence opens in Karratha

The Karratha Service Centre specialises in delivering OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments

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