$2.5 million investment by J&S Engineering
J&S Engineering and Maintenance is a Rutherford based
engineering company that commenced more than 30 years
ago in a small shed with dirt floor and now has 7,500 square
meters of workshop space and employs more than 90 staff.
Aurizon’s new and diverse team delivers for the New South Wales electricity supply chain
On 14 July Aurizon – Australia’s largest rail-based transport business – commenced its long-term rail haulage contract for AGL Macquarie in the Hunter Valley.
Read MoreUON engineers a solution to mining waste
The University of Newcastle (UON) has attracted $1 million in funding to test a new technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
Read MoreResources for Regions program
Applications for funding from the Resources for Regions program are open to mining communities in local government areas outside of Sydney.
Read MoreFirst-year mining apprentices celebrated
The bright futures of 27 young apprentices were celebrated at the TAFE NSW 2017 Mining Skills Final Presentation evening at Muswellbrook RSL on 25 May.
Read MoreChanges at Centennial Coal
In a changing of the guard Centennial Coal’s (Centennial) Managing Director and CEO, David Moult, announced he will be leaving his position at the end of April.
Read MoreNew venture and new role for Quarry Mining Chief
Kari Armitage, Managing Director of Quarry Mining, has been appointed Deputy Chair of HunterNet, which is recognised as the pre-eminent regional industry peak body in Australia for leading collaboration and innovation.
Read MoreMine Rehabilitation Conference
Over three days in late March 2017, the University of Newcastle will hold, in Muswellbrook, the Seventh Annual Mined Land Rehabilitation Conference.
Read MoreOpen Cut Mines Rescue Competition
BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur Coal team has claimed top honours in the 2016 Open Cut Mines Rescue Competition, ending former back-to-back champions Glencore Bulga’s hopes of a winning streak.
Read MoreMt Owen Mine ahead of the game in managing obesity
The Blueprint for the Management of Overweight and Obesity
in the NSW Mining Industry (Obesity Blueprint) was launched
at the NSWMC Health, Safety, Environment and Community
Conference on 29 August and has already generated significant
interest across the industry.