<![CDATA[Shift Miner]]>https://www.shiftminer.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oEYk!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91cd66ca-d4dd-454d-97b6-0ecd9b282de9_250x250.pngShift Minerhttps://www.shiftminer.comSubstackMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:26:55 GMT<![CDATA[Aurizon rail plan rejected]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/aurizon-rail-plan-rejectedhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/aurizon-rail-plan-rejectedSun, 25 Oct 2026 21:30:36 GMTThe Queensland Competition Authority has formally rejected Aurizon’s proposal for how it will operate the 2,670 kilometres of track connecting over 40 mines

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]]><![CDATA[1000 job coal mine decision delayed ]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/1000-job-coal-mine-decision-delayedhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/1000-job-coal-mine-decision-delayedSun, 25 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMTThe Federal Government has delayed its decision on whether to approve a new $1.3 billion coal mine that will generate 1000 construction jobs.

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]]><![CDATA[Underground complications force Coronado to cut guidance]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/underground-complications-force-coronadohttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/underground-complications-force-coronadoThu, 22 Oct 2026 21:30:41 GMTCoronado Global Resources has downgraded its 2026 guidance for coal sales and operating costs, and its share price has shed around 10% this week as a result.

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]]><![CDATA[BMA exploring fugitive emission capture ]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/bma-exploring-fugitive-emission-capturehttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/bma-exploring-fugitive-emission-captureThu, 22 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMTBMA is the second major coal miner to undertake trials capturing fugitive methane emissions from mineable coal seams.

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]]><![CDATA[Production recovers in time for sale]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/production-recovers-in-time-for-salehttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/production-recovers-in-time-for-saleTue, 20 Oct 2026 21:31:04 GMTCoal production at the long-dormant Moranbah North mine has bounced back

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]]><![CDATA[A tale of two futures]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/a-tale-of-two-futureshttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/a-tale-of-two-futuresSun, 18 Oct 2026 21:30:38 GMTAn Australian-led private syndicate with ties to Fitzroy Mining will become the new owner of the

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]]><![CDATA[Dead cat bounce]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/dead-cat-bouncehttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/dead-cat-bounceSun, 18 Oct 2026 21:30:37 GMTEmbattled Clermont miner Terracom’s share price has plunged further to its lowest point in the company’s history.

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]]><![CDATA[WorkCover premiums on track to rise 26%]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/workcover-premiums-on-track-to-risehttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/workcover-premiums-on-track-to-riseThu, 15 Oct 2026 21:31:03 GMTQueensland Government modelling predicts WorkCover premiums could “skyrocket” 26% in five years unless there is a major crackdown on fraudulent claims, non-compliant insurers, and spiralling mental health claims.

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]]><![CDATA[Major underground operations closer]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/major-underground-operations-closerhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/major-underground-operations-closerThu, 15 Oct 2026 21:31:03 GMTMastermyne is close to securing another 3-5 year contract this week, after receiving a letter of intent naming it the preferred tenderer for operations near Moranbah.

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]]><![CDATA[Few reasons to expect higher coal prices]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/few-reasons-to-expect-higher-coalhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/few-reasons-to-expect-higher-coalTue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMTThe latest Reserve Bank data suggests a significant short-term rally in coal prices is unlikely, as key trading partners, particularly India, face high inflation and low

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]]><![CDATA[Angel investor opens another door]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/angel-investor-opens-another-doorhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/angel-investor-opens-another-doorSun, 11 Oct 2026 21:30:52 GMTMatt Latimore’s M Group investment in Mackay contractor Mastermyne continues to open new doors,

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]]><![CDATA[Investors abandon Terracom]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/investors-abandon-terracomhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/investors-abandon-terracomSun, 11 Oct 2026 21:30:51 GMTShares in Blair Athol miner Terracom have fallen nearly 30% after a big investor sell-off following its recommencement of trading after a nearly two-week suspension.

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]]><![CDATA[From Mining to Freedom. ]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/from-mining-to-freedomhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/from-mining-to-freedomSat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:41 GMTMining can provide something many Australians spend their whole careers chasing: a high income. I know because I spent more than 20 years working across mining, construction and engineering. However, I have learnt over the years that earning a good income and building financial freedom are two very different things.

You can earn $150,000, $200,000 or mor…

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]]><![CDATA[Blair Athol in doubt]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/blair-athol-in-doubthttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/blair-athol-in-doubtWed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:05 GMTThe future of Blair Athol miner Terracom is in doubt after the company released

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]]><![CDATA[Mine sale finalises]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/mine-sale-finaliseshttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/mine-sale-finalisesMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:30:23 GMTYancoal has finalised its purchase of the Kestrel coal mine near Emerald and has taken over operational control this week.

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]]><![CDATA[Got ideas for AI?]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/got-ideas-for-aihttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/got-ideas-for-aiMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:30:18 GMTFabricators serving the mining sector that want to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their operations have until the end of the month to receive up to $250,000 in Government support.

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]]><![CDATA[From Mining to Freedom. 10 quick questions.]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/from-mining-to-freedom-10-quick-questionshttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/from-mining-to-freedom-10-quick-questionsThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:01:10 GMTTell us about yourself?

For more than 20 years, I worked across mining, construction and engineering. Like many people in these industries, I worked hard, earned a good income, and spent plenty of time away from my family. When you’re earning good money, it’s easy to think you’re doing well financially. The pay comes in, the bills get paid, you buy a hom…

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]]><![CDATA[One more hurdle]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/one-more-hurdlehttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/one-more-hurdleWed, 30 Sep 2026 21:44:21 GMTGlencore has one more hurdle to clear to secure the future of its flagship thermal and coking coal mine.

Yesterday, the NSW planning commission approved the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation project, meaning it now only needs final approval from the Federal Government to save the jobs of around 1500 miners.

“Glencore welcomes the decision by the NSW I…

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]]><![CDATA[Terracom now suspended]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/terracom-now-suspendedhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/terracom-now-suspendedWed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:57 GMTShares in Clermont miner Terracom have moved from paused to “suspended”, and the company has yet to release details about a “material” impairment to its Australian and South African businesses.

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]]><![CDATA[Trading in Terracom halted]]>https://www.shiftminer.com/p/trading-in-terracom-haltedhttps://www.shiftminer.com/p/trading-in-terracom-haltedTue, 29 Sep 2026 21:31:20 GMTInvestors and employees of Clermont miner Terracom are nervously awaiting more information about the company’s finances after it halted trading

yesterday on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Terracom requested a trading halt after it discovered issues related to its financial health while preparing its year-end financial statements.

“In the course of prepari…

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