The safest way is the best way – Oaky Creek Coal</h1> <article> <h1>The safest way is the best way – Oaky Creek Coal</h1> <p>Xstrata Coal — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:13:08 +0000</p> <p>Paul O’Grady</p> <p>Group Manager – Planning</p> <p></p> <p>I’ve been with Xstrata around two years. The re-planning and redesign of the eastern area of the Oaky Creek coal operation in Queensland, Australia has been the most rewarding part of my work so far.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/xstrata-coal">Xstrata Coal</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/safest-way-best-way-%E2%80%93-oaky-creek-coal" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>New FIFO model to be piloted in South Australia</h1> <p>resource channel — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:41:26 +0000</p> <p>A new model to create regional fly in, fly out hubs will be piloted in the south east of South Australia.</p> <p> Working in collaboration with the District Council of Grant in the south east region of South Australia, the pilot will be facilitated by leading jobs website for the Australian resource sector, The Resource Channel, which also developed the model. </p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/new-fifo-model-be-piloted-south-australia" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Newcrest Mining scoop the top award ...</h1> <p>Careers Team — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:49 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.newcrest.com.au/">Newcrest Mining Limited</a> scooped the top award at the <a href="http://www.randstad.com.au/about-randstad/randstad-award/">2012 Randstad Awards</a> held in Sydney on 17 May 2012. Not only did Newcrest win the most attractive employer in Australia award, we also took the top spot in the Mining and Natural Resources category.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/newcrest-mining">Newcrest Mining Ltd</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/newcrest-mining-scoop-top-award-1" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>LNG industry combines to tackle skills shortage</h1> <p>resource channel — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:36:16 +0000</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.australiangastechnology.com.au/">Australian Gas Technology Conference & Exhibition</a>(AGT) has joined forces with leading oil and gas employers, training bodies and universities to address the shortfall of 36,000 workers required to construct and operate the planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Australia.</p> <p>Western Australia’s only gas technology event will play host to tertiary and TAFE students and mature age workers from 25-27 July in an effort to encourage the next generation of workers to pursue a career in the gas industry.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/lng-industry-combines-tackle-skills-shortage" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Australian Mining Projects 2012 Overview</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:27:11 +0000</p> <p>In contrast to the oil and gas sector, the mining sector in Australia is showing conflicting signs.</p> <p>With at least ten major LNG/CSG projects now under construction in Australia and generating significant job numbers, mining shows a slightly different picture.</p> <p>Weaker commodity prices, the high Australian dollar and higher input prices (including labour costs) appear to be having a negative impact in parts of the industry and a level of caution is evident throughout.</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/australian-mining-projects-2012-overview" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>BHP Billiton Caval Ridge Project, Queensland</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:12:27 +0000</p> <p><strong>Operators:</strong> The Project is a 50-50 joint venture between BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd, managed by BMA.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Bowen Basin, 16km south of Moranbah and 160km south west of Mackay</p> <p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> First production expected in 2014</p> <p><strong>Employment: </strong>1,200 construction and 500 operational jobs</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/bhp-billiton-caval-ridge-project-queensland" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Rio Tinto Expansion, Western Australia</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:50:37 +0000</p> <p><strong>Operators:</strong><strong> </strong>Rio Tinto</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong><strong> </strong>$15+bn</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong><strong> </strong>Pilbara</p> <p><strong>Timeframe:</strong><strong> </strong>2012 - 2017</p> <p><strong>Employment:</strong><strong> </strong>Requires over 6,000 employees in the next 5 years</p> <p><strong>Status:</strong><strong> </strong>In the Pilbara, initially three of Rio Tinto’s mines are expanding:</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/rio-tinto-expansion-western-australia" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Roy Hill Iron Ore Project, Western Australia</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:47:15 +0000</p> <p><strong>Operators:</strong> Hancock Prospecting</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong><strong> </strong>Chichester Ranges</p> <p><strong>Timeframe:</strong><strong> </strong>Construction between mid 2011 – December 2012, with expected first ore on ship planned for 2014</p> <p><strong>Cost: </strong>Reported to be approx. $7 billion</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/roy-hill-iron-ore-project-western-australia" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Sino Iron Project, Western Australia</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:40 +0000</p> <p><strong>Operators:</strong> CiticPacific Mining</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>85kms south of Karratha</p> <p><strong>Timeframe:</strong> First production expected in late 2012 with a 25 year mine life</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> US$30b</p> <p><strong>Employment:</strong><strong> </strong>More than 4,000 construction jobs and 600 operational jobs. With commissioning now underway, CiticPacific has ramped up its operational recruitment efforts.</p> <p><strong>Status: </strong></p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/sino-iron-project-western-australia-0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Southern Seawater Desalination Plant Stage 2, Western Australia</h1> <p>resource channel — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:44:12 +0000</p> <p><strong>Operators:</strong> Southern Seawater Alliance (SSWA)</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Binningup, south of Perth</p> <p><strong>Timeframe:</strong><strong> </strong>18 month construction, expected to be commissioned by 2014</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $955m</p> <p><strong>Employment:</strong><strong> </strong>600 jobs during construction, local workforce only (no camp facilities)</p> <div class="og_rss_groups"><ul class="links"><li class="og_links first last"><a href="/company/resource-channel">The Resource Channel</a></li> </ul></div><p><a href="http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/southern-seawater-desalination-plant-stage-2-western-australia" target="_blank">read more</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>