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Kathleen valley dragon fly village

Employer invests in ‘quality’ FIFO lifestyle

A major mineral producer is spending big on top-notch remote worker accommodation. Hard-working fly-in fly-out employees will enjoy a “home away from home” at Liontown Resources’...

Digger blue chalk

Mining operators reveal ‘miracle baby’ gender

A couple who work at the same resources site recently used machinery to reveal whether they would have a boy or girl. Operators Chantelle and Louis recently steered a Liebherr 996 digger to dump...

Kestrel Coal Mine

Qld coal mines rumoured to be exited soon

Two major mines could be under new management within just months. The next coal operations to be exited are widely speculated to be EMR Capital’s Kestrel mine (51km northeast of Emerald) and...

Christmas mine truck lights

Coal producer supports Christmas light spectacular

A fossil fuel company helped Central Queenslanders celebrate the festive season. Bravus Mining and Resources recently sponsored Rockhampton’s Lights of Christmas spectacular. The week-long...

FIFO accommodation camp

Resources giant loses Qld accommodation rights case

A mining multinational failed to defend new housing arrangements that allegedly impacted on Queensland workers. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ruled BHP cannot remove employee rights in...

Zivko Musulin

Mining giant rewards ‘loyal’ employee with own shop

A resources multinational honoured a devoted worker. BHP recently declared a cafe should be named after a loyal employee at its Mining Area C operation, 334km south of Port Hedland. The Packsaddle...

Andrew Forrest

Resources executive mourns family member’s death

A mining magnate farewelled one of his relatives. Donald Forrest, father of Andrew Forrest, recently passed away at the age of 95. The man passed away at the historic Minderoo station, a property...

Carol Nicklette

‘Wise’ mine employee completes 45 years of service

A knowledgable worker spent more than four decades at resources operations. Carol Nicklette recently completed 45 years at BHP’s Mount Newman Mining Company and Nickel West entities. Nicklette...