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BHP-Malabar deal to create 300 new mining jobs

A major land transfer from BHP to Malabar Resources could spark a jobs boom in the Hunter Valley, with up to 300 new mining positions expected to be created at the Maxwell Underground Mine.

Rio2 Scores US$50M Wheaton Deal for Chilean Gold Mine

Australian mining company Rio2 Limited secures game-changing US$50 million funding from Wheaton Precious Metals to accelerate construction of its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, marking a significant milestone for the emerging gold producer.

Mine explosion survivor faces permanent hearing loss

Mackenzie Stirling, the 24-year-old sole survivor of Cobar's Endeavor Mine explosion, confronts permanent hearing damage as new medical reports reveal the devastating long-term consequences of the workplace tragedy.

Aussie Miner's Burkina Faso Gold Battle Drags On

An Australian mining company faces prolonged tensions with Burkina Faso's military government over a contested gold mine stake, highlighting the risks facing resource firms in West Africa's unstable political landscape.

Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays

Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.

Explosive Device Review After Cobar Mine Tragedy

A devastating underground mining incident in Cobar has triggered a comprehensive review of explosive devices, while Polymetals announces controversial plans to resume operations at the site.

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