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Xstrata’s Ulan longwall project contract awarded

Delta SBD has been awarded the Xstrata Ulan Longwall Project in the upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

September 7, 2011

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Coal projects to boost regional living

Coal seam gas projects in central Queensland are set to boost population numbers living in surrounding regional towns, according to national engineering and surveying firm Fyfe.

July 19, 2011

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Employer confidence strong for resources sector

An employment report issued by Hudson shows that employer confidence supports positive employment expectations across all industries, particularly in the resources sector.

June 30, 2011

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Mining projects lead to infrastructure training

Mining projects in the region of Wilcannia in rural New South Wales have opened up training and job opportunities for the local population.

June 16, 2011

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Coal projects to boost regional Queensland

Four new coal projects slated for the Galilee Basin in central Queensland will be the catalyst for infrastructure in the region.

May 12, 2011

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Mining projects encourage two-speed economy

Investment spend is Australia is heavily weighted towards mining projects, which may indicate a two-speed economy, noted a report by Deloitte Access Economics.

May 5, 2011

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Mining expo hosts project management conference

Next month’s Mining Australia 2011 expo will have a project management focus when the Australian Institute of Project Management’s Western Australia Chapter hosts a One-day Conference alongside the main event. WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore will conduct the opening address for ‘Project Management: The Art of Getting Things Done’, followed by a […]

March 10, 2011

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Mining and engineering sectors face severe skills shortage

International recruitment consultancy Robert Walters has revealed that the mining and engineering sectors will both face severe skills shortages as the increasing number of large projects compete for talent. Results from Robert Walters’ annual Global Salary Survey illustrated a rise in recruitment activity and salaries across several industries in 2010, due to ongoing growth and […]

February 11, 2011

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