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NBN recruitment drive to create Australian jobs

A recruitment drive carried out by NBN Co. to employ workers to construct the national broadband network in Perth will lead to creation of jobs. Through its “Active Job Seeker Campaign,” the company seeks to employ people with experience in sectors including mining, boatbuilding, road and bridge construction, electricity distribution and transmission and electronic and precision equipment repair.
Leo Oliver Apr 12, 2017
Mining (3)

Adani coal mine will boost budgets, create 'tens of thousands of jobs'

Australia is looking to back a concessional loan of almost $1 billion that will be used for constructing the world’s largest coal mine. The loan to Indian conglomerate Adani Group comes as the Carmichael project has been affected by protestors citing environmental concerns.
Leo Oliver Apr 12, 2017
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Iron ore spot markets post decline in fourth consecutive session

Iron ore continued to undergo a downslide on Tuesday. This comes as spot markets recorded a decline for the fourth session in a row. As Chinese futures remained on the lower side, the probability of the decline to extend into Wednesday looks likely.
Leo Oliver Apr 12, 2017
Iron ore (6)

Iron ore plunges further to enter bear market

Iron ore has made an entry into the bear market, with analysts forecasting further weakness of Australia’s largest export. As noted by Metal Bulletin, the spot price for benchmark 62 percent fines declined by another 1 percent to reach US$74.71 (AU$99.52) a tonne on Monday.
Leo Oliver Apr 11, 2017
Mining (3)

Coal exports disrupted by Cyclone Debbie expected to improve

Queensland’s coal exports are expected to see an improvement later in the week. Following the disaster left behind in the wake of Cyclone Debbie, repair work of rail links responsible for transporting millions of tonnes of coal to port is underway.
Leo Oliver Apr 11, 2017
Mining

Thermal coal producers to close supply gap following Cyclone Debbie

Coking coal market has witnessed a supply gap following the effects caused by the disastrous Cyclone Debbie. The thermal coal producers will be endeavouring to close this gap by altering their thermal supplies to fulfil the demands of the steelmakers.
Leo Oliver Apr 10, 2017
Iron ore (7)

Iron ore sustains heavy beating, records largest one-day decline in a year

Iron ore spot markets fell heavily on Friday, marking the first biggest decline in terms of percentage in more than a year. As noted by Metal Bulletin, the spot price for benchmark 62 percent fines slid by a considerably large margin of 6.76 percent to settle at US$75.45 (AU$100.47) a tonne.
Leo Oliver Apr 10, 2017
Trade

Australia inching towards free trade deal with EU

Australia is inching closer to signing a free trade deal with the European Union. The development comes following a conclusion of what has been called a “scoping exercise.”
Leo Oliver Apr 07, 2017
Mining (3)

Rio Tinto development projects to create 1,000 jobs

Rio Tinto Iron Ore said in a statement that its development projects will lead to the creation of as many as 1,000 jobs. This comes as Western Australia’s new Premier Mark McGowan referred to the financial situation of the state as “the worst since the Great Depression.”
Leo Oliver Apr 07, 2017

Australia live export trade sees introduction of new player

Vessel Yangtze Harmony, which marks the introduction of a new player in Australia’s livestock exporting sector, has started its first voyage. The ship, carrying as many as 12,500 sheep, is currently headed for Oman.
Leo Oliver Apr 06, 2017
Mining

Coal prices jump, set new high following disruption in Australia

Coal prices experienced a sharp spike in the wake of the deadly Cyclone Debbie, which has had significant impact on the mining industry in Queensland. Chinese metallurgical futures climbed by more than 7 percent to reach $255 a tonne on Wednesday. This sets the highest recorded level for the prices since December.
Leo Oliver Apr 06, 2017

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