Roy Hill has suggested filling vacant mining roles with out-of-work airline pilots to combat the resource sector’s growing skills shortage.

Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has been advised by the Western Australian Department of Health that a maintenance contractor at its Cloudbreak site has returned a weak positive test result for COVID-19.

Coxons Group has enhanced its asset availability and support network with the acquisition of MRC Australia, bringing together two specialists in fleet management and cooling solutions.

Exploration companies can apply for Western Australian Government assistance with round 24 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 2 of the co-funded Energy Analysis Project (EAP) program now open.

Oxford University professor of globalisation and development Ian Goldin has warned the Australian mining sector that tensions with China could escalate into a ‘cold war’ with further impacts on supply chains.

Sandvik has taken full ownership of Rocbolt technologies in China, South Africa and Mongolia, while joint venture partner Jennmar will retain its stake in Rocbolt’s Australian branch.

The Northern Territory Government has partnered with the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) to advance its foothold on the battery supply chain, including the establishment of new mining projects.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has strengthened the relationship between Australian manufacturers and the Indian mining sector.

Curtin University has opened a research and teaching hub at the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie to accelerate understanding of sustainable solutions for the resources sector.

The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN will aim to empower Australian students to speak up and provide practical tools on mental health when their third national tour starts this month.

BHP has set itself to expand production by 40 per cent at its Mount Keith nickel mine in Western Australia, with a new SAG mill, flotation technology and two new Liebherr excavators.

Atlas Iron has awarded Primero a four-year crushing services contract for the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia.

Rio Tinto and BHP have joined forces with Komatsu to create and commission zero emission haulage solutions.

Minnovare and LiveMine have partnered their drill optimisation technologies, streamlining the recording and management of data for their customers.

Anglo American has taken part in a new campaign at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland, advocating for land rehabilitation and responsible mining.

Panoramic Resources has awarded Primero Group with a three-year processing contract at the Savannah nickel mine in Western Australia.

The Queensland Government has awarded 16 companies with a share in over $2.5 million for the fifth round of its Collaborative Exploration Initiative.