NSW coal mining jobs at highest point since March 2015 (0) November 14, 2017 The strong turnaround in coal prices and increased demand for New South Wales coal at key export markets is delivering more mining jobs for the state.
Altura lithium scoping results: plans to double capacity (0) November 13, 2017 Altura has announced plans this morning for an immediate feasibility study to double capacity of its Pilgangoora lithium project following positive scoping results.
Castle clocks gold at Coolyia Creek project in Pilbara (0) November 13, 2017 An orientation visit by Castle Minerals at the Coolyia Creek project’s Mt Roe and Hardey conglomerates in Western Australia has confirmed extensive gold mineralisation that is “more widespread than expected”, ...
Lucapa finds eighth Lulo diamond over 100ct (0) November 13, 2017 Australian-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a high-value 129.58 carat diamond from the Lulo operation in Angola, the mine’s eighth gem that has exceeded 100 carats.
Aurizon backs acquisition of Wiggins Island coal terminal (0) November 13, 2017 Rail operator Aurizon has confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with several parties about an acquisition and restructuring of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
Industry body criticises NT fracking delays (0) November 13, 2017 A three-month delay to a fracking inquiry in the Northern Territory has attracted criticism from the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).
SIMPEC wins contract at Iluka project (0) November 13, 2017 SIMPEC, a subsidiary of WestStar Industrial, has been awarded its first contract – construction work at Iluka Resources’ Cataby mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Bounty to acquire Caledon and Blackwater coal assets for $31.5m (0) November 13, 2017 New South Wales-based coal producer Bounty Mining has announced its purchase of the Cook Colliery and Minyango coking coal project in Queensland from Caledon Coal and Blackwater Coal for $31.5 ...
Rio Tinto secures $750m share buy-back (0) November 13, 2017 Rio Tinto has completed a $750 million off-market buy-back of the company’s shares, an increase on a $700 million target it had previously set due to strong demand.
H3RO plug and play fibre optics, monitoring and managing hard rock equipment (0) November 10, 2017 Ampcontrol was engaged by an underground copper mine to provide fibre optics to new underground automated mining equipment.
Ampcontrol’s H3RO; harsh environment reticulated fibre optic solution, was deployed from the telecommunications ...
Refuse-to-Fuse for HDPE pipe: allowing installation in all weather conditions (0) November 10, 2017 In the unpredictable Australian environment, a new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic solves the installation dilemma of waiting for the perfect weather conditions
As the oil and gas industry evolves, ...
Cameco uranium halt could lead to ‘new bull market’, says Aussie producer (0) November 10, 2017 Cameco, the world’s largest uranium producer, has temporarily suspended operations at its McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan, in a blow for the uranium industry. The ...
Kalamazoo ramps up exploration in Pilbara gold free-for-all (0) November 10, 2017 Emerging gold prospector Kalamazoo Resources is preparing for an extensive exploration venture in the Pilbara region following the successful exploits of neighbours such as De Grey Mining, Novo Resources and ...
Ardea scouts scandium at Goongarrie (0) November 10, 2017 Recent assays of historic drill sites in Goongarrie, Western Australia, have shown promising levels of scandium mineralisation, with a minimum cutoff of 50 grams per tonne.
Komatsu initiative helps push down service costs (0) November 10, 2017 The equipment manufacturer believes its ‘fix it first time’ approach ensures that machine issues are identified, addressed and resolved in the shortest possible time, and on the first visit.
Kirkland Lake chair backs Pilbara gold rush (0) November 9, 2017 Kirkland Lake Gold chairman Eric Sprott expects to have a better idea of how real the escalating Pilbara gold rush is in the next three months.
Mercantile bidding for Bauxite in share takeover (0) November 9, 2017 Mercantile OFM, a subsidiary of Mercantile Investment Company, has announced its intentions to make an off-market takeover bid for half of all Bauxite Resources shares it doesn’t own at an ...
Corazon reveals positive assay results from Cobalt Ridge (0) November 9, 2017 Results from assay drilling at Corazon’s copper-gold-cobalt project in Cobalt Ridge, NSW, has revealed extensive high-grade mineralisation potential.
Decmil awarded $75m contract by BHP (0) November 9, 2017 BHP has announced today that it has awarded a $75 million contract to services company Decmil Australia, thanks to the group’s successful delivery on several BHP iron ore projects in ...
Fortescue makes key appointment (0) November 8, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has appointed Mark Barnaba as co-deputy chair, joining Sharon Warburton in the role.
Barnaba is already Fortescue’s lead independent director and chair, audit and risk management committee.
Fortescue chairman ...
Segue makes gold nugget discovery in the Pilbara (0) November 8, 2017 Prospectors of Segue Resources in Western Australia, have announced discovery of several gold nuggets in the Mallina Basin.
Rio appointment supports company value drive (0) November 8, 2017 Rio Tinto says it has reinforced a focus on driving mine-to-market value across the company with the appointment of Simon Trott as chief commercial officer (CCO).
Thiess wins $300m coal contract (0) November 8, 2017 Thiess, CIMIC’s mining services provider, has been awarded a $300 million contract by Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) to expand operations at the Sangatta coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Belt repair and replacement in record time (0) November 4, 2017 A torn conveyor belt and an extended shutdown replacement schedule may not be every production manager’s worst nightmare – but it probably ranks in the top 10.
Kal Tire adds value for Australian miners (0) November 4, 2017 Kal Tire has consolidated its position in the competitive Australian mining marketplace in recent years. The Canadian company now plans to add further value to the industry through innovation.
Gascoyne on target for 2018 production at Dalgaranga (0) November 3, 2017 Gold developer Gascoyne Resource remains on track to be producing at its Dalgaranga operation in Western Australia during the second quarter of 2018.
Exports on the rise: gold up 17%, metal ore up 8% (0) November 3, 2017 An Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report has revealed its latest international trade in goods and services figures (ending September 2017), and metal ores and mineral exports were up by ...
Caeneus Minerals hits target depth at Columbus Marsh lithium project (0) November 3, 2017 Australian explorer Caeneus Minerals has announced, following several delays, that the company has achieved 402 metre target depth at its Columbus March lithium project in Nevada, USA.
Sodexo boosts mining offering with Morris acquisition (0) November 3, 2017 Sodexo has strengthened its facility management service for the mining industry through an acquisition of contracts and assets belonging to Morris Corporation.
BHP believes copper’s time has arrived (0) November 3, 2017 BHP wants to add more copper resources to its global portfolio to capitalise on an expectation that there will be an upsurge in demand in the coming years.
Nuclear power concerns: US expert says Aussies need to ‘get over it’ (0) November 3, 2017 American nuclear power advocate Michael Shellenberger spoke at the International Mines and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne yesterday, stating that Australians need to get over their hang ups about nuclear ...
Miners dominate Forbes rich list (0) November 2, 2017 Gina Rinehart has again topped the Forbes Australia’s 50 Richest list. Rinehart’s fortune has almost doubled since Forbes’ previous list in January 2016 as iron ore prices have improved.
Metso to buy wear protection brand WEARX (0) November 2, 2017 Metso has announced its purchase of Newcastle-based mining wear protection brand WEARX in an attempt to solidify its position as a premier mining services provider in Australia.
Sandvik sells conveyor businesses to Nepean (0) November 2, 2017 Privately owned Australian engineering company NEPEAN has finalised its purchase of Sandvik’s International Conveyer Components and Specialist Conveyer Systems businesses in Hollola, Finland
Fortescue CEO receives ‘Legend in Mining’ award at IMARC 2017 (0) November 2, 2017 Nev Power, the chief executive officer of Fortescue, has been awarded the 2017 Mines and Money Legend in Mining award at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne.
Resources sector makes support plea to QLD Gov’t (0) November 2, 2017 Ian Macfarlane, chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), has called on the Queensland state government to support the resources industry via an election policy agenda.
Australia’s biggest industry auction set for $30m in sales (0) November 2, 2017 The Yatala heavy machinery auction in Queensland (hosted by Ritchie Bros) is expected to clear over $30 million worth of equipment as a result of rising demand to meet the ...
Adani Australia GM defends company culture in IMARC speech (0) November 2, 2017 Muthuraj Guruswamy, Australia general manager of corporate affairs and business development at Indian conglomerate Adani, yesterday provided an update on the status of the company’s Carmichael coal project in Queensland ...
Oil Search to acquire $US400m Alaskan assets (0) November 1, 2017 Oil Search has secured an agreement to acquire oil assets in Alaska from privately-owned companies, Armstrong Energy and GMT Exploration Company, for $US400 million ($522.4 million).
Chevron ships first LNG from Wheatstone (0) November 1, 2017 Chevron’s first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Wheatstone will be delivered to one of its foundation buyers, JERA, for delivery into Japan.
Micromine launches Pitram 4.9 (0) November 1, 2017 Micromine has released Pitram 4.9, the latest version of its fleet management and mine control solution.
Fortescue aims to diversify beyond iron ore (0) October 31, 2017 Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group hopes to diversify into new commodities to leverage the skills the company has developed at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia.
Peel Mining makes major zinc discovery at Wagga Tank, NSW (0) October 31, 2017 Peel Mining’s shares closed at 47 per cent up at end of trading yesterday following announcement of a major high-grade zinc discovery at the company’s Southern Nights prospect in New ...
Emeco to acquire Force Equipment for $70m (0) October 31, 2017 Mining equipment supplier Emeco plans to buy equipment rental and maintenance business Force Equipment for $69.8 million.
Labor plans to push overseas tax reveal for Australian mining majors (0) October 31, 2017 Large oil, gas and mining companies from Australia could be forced to disclose foreign taxes under a Bill Shorten-led Labor Government. Currently, large Australian mining companies only have to declared ...
Three major mining hubs form industry alliance (0) October 31, 2017 The towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, Broken Hill, New South Wales, and Mount Isa, Queensland, have formed the Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) to strengthen mining ties across regional Australia.
ESS welcomes a new general manager (0) October 31, 2017 Australian Mining speaks to ESS Engineering’s new general manager Peter Thorpe as he settles in to his new role.
Liebherr enters 100-tonne truck class (0) October 30, 2017 Liebherr new T 236 mining truck demonstrates the company’s continued innovation in design, paired with the evolution of its own high quality components and technology.
Pilbara Minerals locks in Great Wall as lithium investor (0) October 30, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has finalised an off-take agreement and $28 million equity subscription with Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall to underpin the stage two expansion of its Pilgangoora project ...
Managing impacts of open-cut mine blasting (0) October 30, 2017 EnviroSuite’s Matt Scholl discusses how predictive software has been effective in managing the impacts of blasting activities.
Montezuma’s Munich report highlights EV manganese push (0) October 30, 2017 Montezuma Mining has released a report highlighting what it calls a ‘tech metal supercycle’, the material supply of manganese for electric vehicles (EVs).
IMARC set to exceed industry expectations (0) October 30, 2017 The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week is set to exceed industry expectations, having confirmed more than 3500 people to attend – a 40 per cent ...
Wolf Minerals receives 22% cash boost for Drakelands (0) October 30, 2017 Following on from reports in early October regarding an 18 per cent pre-tax loss for the Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals in the 2018 financial year, the company has released ...
Peabody sees 60% of Q3 income from Aussie mines (0) October 30, 2017 US coal company Peabody has released its 2017 third-quarter (Q3) report and it shows that 60 per cent of the company’s earnings came from Australian operations.
All the winners from the 2017 Prospect Awards (0) October 27, 2017 It was a big night for the industry as the winners of the 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards took to the stage at Ivy in Sydney.
How mining supports Indigenous Australians (0) October 27, 2017 With an estimated 60 per cent of Australian mines located near Indigenous communities, how does this translate into benefits for Indigenous people?
Boost to WA jobs with $300m Tianqi lithium plant expansion (0) October 27, 2017 The expansion announcement follows on from stage 1 construction, which commenced in October 2016 at a cost of $400 million. Stage 2 construction is expected to be complete by late ...
Vanadium emerges from the shadows (0) October 26, 2017 Vanadium is the latest mineral to attract attention for its use in the batteries that will shape the energy marketplace of the future.
Diggers and Dealers conference sold after 27 years (0) October 26, 2017 Kalgoorlie’s famous Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum has a new owner. The Stokes family has agreed to sell its shareholding in Palace Securities, the company that owns Diggers and Dealers, ...
Fortescue sets production costs record (0) October 26, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has delivered another cash production costs record in the September quarter at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
$7m Pilbara gold rush investment secured for Kairos (0) October 25, 2017 Western Australian explorer Kairos Minerals, known for its gold, lithium and nickel projects, has just secured a $7 million share placement for the exploration of the Pilbara gold project.
Inca finds strong mineralisation at Cerro Rayas (0) October 25, 2017 Australian producer Inca Minerals has discovered strong mineralisation returns for zinc, lead and silver at a 1.5km corridor at its Cerro Rayas project in Peru.
Hillgrove produces high-grade copper-gold results at Mt Rhine (0) October 25, 2017 Hillgrove has announced on the ASX this morning that it has discovered surface outcrops of high-grade copper and gold zones at the Mt Rhine exploration project in South Australia.
BHP coal alliance awards $440m of contracts to Thiess (0) October 25, 2017 Thiess, CIMIC Group’s mining services provider, has secured two contracts with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) worth a combined $440 million.
AVZ makes deal with Equity for 20,000m Manono lithium dig (0) October 25, 2017 AVZ Minerals has entered into an agreement with Equity Drilling for the first half of a planned 40,000 metre lithium drilling project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
US law firm launches class action against Rio Tinto (0) October 25, 2017 American law firm Hagens Berman has filed a class action lawsuit against Rio Tinto over the miner’s failed dealings in Mozambique earlier this decade.
BHP donates 53m of rail track to boost training focus (0) October 25, 2017 BHP has donated 53 metres of rail track to a Western Australian school in the Pilbara to help provide its students with real life skills and training in rail installation.
Elysium Resources acquires Hardey projects in Pilbara (0) October 24, 2017 Elysium has announced it has made an agreement with Hardey to purchase 100 per cent of the company, which comprises five gold and base metal projects in the Pilbara region ...
Mining enters a new era (0) October 24, 2017 Australian Mining is interested to know how this phase is affecting your business in a new survey.
Shell report shows importance of lubrication (0) October 24, 2017 Shell Lubricants, in association with research firm Edelman Intelligence, has released an international study stating that the manufacturing industry currently underestimates the cost and productivity benefits of effective lubrication.
Mining industry takes job growth top spot in SEEK report (0) October 24, 2017 Job site SEEK has released data showing that overall job advertisements on its site have increased by 12.1 per cent since September 2016, and the mining industry takes the top ...
Good start for Minotaur’s copper JV with OZ Minerals (0) October 24, 2017 Today appears to have something of a Greek theme. First, Medusa won the favour of Olympus (somewhat ironically, given the actual myth), thanks to a fruitful third quarter for its ...
Medusa ups gold sales by 30% (0) October 24, 2017 Medusa Mining has released its third quarter report for 2017 on the ASX, and results are generally positive for the mid-tier gold producer.
A new method of truck-shovel mining (0) October 23, 2017 Two unrelated mining projects — one in Colombia, the other in China — have led mining industry stalwart MMD to announce a revolutionary new approach to truck-shovel mining.
New Schaeffler solution offers increased efficiency (0) October 23, 2017 The broad range of new FAG HEATER devices can be used to swiftly and economically heat rolling bearings weighing up to 1.6 tons for mounting and maintenance operations.
Alemlube offers serious workshop fitouts with Ravaglioli lifting gear (0) October 23, 2017 Alemlube is Australia’s leading supplier of lubrication and workshop equipment and for over 20 years has also been providing turnkey workshop solutions to the mining, contractor, automotive and transport industries.
Innovation hub aims to accelerate industry growth (0) October 23, 2017 The Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction (CRC ORE) will gather some of Australia’s top mining minds for an innovation project in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Sandvik introduces Ranger DX900i top hammer drill (0) October 23, 2017 Finnish engineering group Sandvik has introduced its new hammer drill rig, the Ranger DX900i, representing the top end model of the Ranger DXi series.
Mining M&A triples in Australia (0) October 23, 2017 The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Australia during the first three quarters of 2017 is already close to doubling what was recorded throughout last year.
Santos reveals new chairman (0) October 23, 2017 Keith Spence will succeed Peter Coates as chairman of Santos in February next year.
Exploration technology ‘could save companies millions’ (0) October 23, 2017 A series of tests using deep-penetration technology in Western Australia could prove to be a game changer for the minerals exploration sector.
Peninsula divests South Africa uranium venture (0) October 20, 2017 Peninsula Energy, an Australian uranium mining company, has announced it is to divest its interest in the Karoo projects in South Africa. The company says it intends to divest so ...
Tawana completes funding for Bald Hill lithium mine (0) October 20, 2017 Up-and-coming Australian company Tawana Resources — one of the largest movers in capital growth according to Deloitte’s WA Index top 100 list from Diggers & Dealers 2017 — has finalised ...
The top risks facing mining in 2018 (0) October 20, 2017 Digital effectiveness has emerged as the number one risk for the mining and metals industry, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Top 10 business risks facing mining and metals ...
Mining automation market to grow by 50% (0) October 20, 2017 The global mining automation market is expected to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a report.
Malcolm Broomhead made BHP sustainability chairman (0) October 20, 2017 Ex-Orica CEO (currently board chairman) and BHP non-executive director Malcolm Broomhead has stepped in to replace Malcolm Brinded as chairman of the company’s sustainability committee.
BHP holds AGM, quashes rumours, CEO praised (0) October 20, 2017 Anglo-American operator BHP held its annual general meeting (AGM) in London yesterday and combative US hedge fund company Elliot Management, which owns 5 per cent of BHP, was in attendance.
WA exports up 18 per cent on 2016, iron ore leads the way (0) October 19, 2017 A Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety report has revealed that the state’s exports reached nearly $105 billion over the past year, an 18 per cent increase ...
Think tank finds inordinate coal push by MCA (0) October 19, 2017 The Australia Institute, a Canberra-based think tank that covers a wide range of subjects, has announced that the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is overzealous in its promotion of the ...
Primary Gold names contractor for Coolgardie project (0) October 19, 2017 Primary Gold has confirmed Hampton Mining and Civil as the preferred contractor for the development of its Coolgardie project in Western Australia.
De Grey hits big on Pilbara gold, buys 70% of Blue Moon (0) October 19, 2017 Rapidly expanding mining company De Grey has announced that it has secured a significant gold target through its Blue Moon tenement option following the discovery of over 1500 ounces of ...
CU River to invest $800m on Cairn Hill expansion (0) October 19, 2017 CU River Mining has secured an agreement that will fund an $800 million expansion of the Cairn Hill iron ore mine in South Australia.
Gascoyne lines up NRW for $300m Dalgaranga gold contract (0) October 19, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has chosen NRW Holdings as the preferred mining contractor for its Dalgaranga gold operation in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Maintenance season tools focus on safety and time-saving efficiency (0) October 18, 2017 A new generation of controlled fastening solutions from global professional bolting leader Enerpac is ready for the maintenance season following a series of product innovations relating to workplace efficiency, speed, ...
Rio Tinto to ‘vigorously defend’ United States fraud charges (0) October 18, 2017 Rio Tinto and two former leading executives, including Tom Albanese, have been charged with fraud in the United States over the company’s dealings in Mozambique earlier this decade.
Plymouth increases investment in San Jose lithium-tin project (0) October 18, 2017 The results of a recent scoping study into Spain’s San Jose lithium-tin project by Plymouth Minerals have proven fruitful, prompting the company to increase its interest from 50 to 75 ...
SA Liberals push 30 per cent mine royalty kitty for roads (0) October 18, 2017 The South Australian Liberal Opposition has announced plans to place 30 per cent of state mining royalties into a fund for road infrastructure improvements, to the tune of up to ...
Newcrest unveils $93m Telfer expansion (0) October 18, 2017 Newcrest Mining will spend $93 million to improve the operating margins and extend the life of the Telfer gold mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BHP to accelerate nickel project as interest spikes (0) October 18, 2017 BHP may bring forward development of stage two of its nickel sulphate plant at the Kwinana Refinery in Western Australia with interest in the product exceeding expectations.
Crater Gold fast tracks Croydon graphite drilling (0) October 17, 2017 Crater Gold is fast-tracking graphite drilling and testing at its Golden Gate project in Croydon, NW Queensland, with a planned start date of late October or early November 2017.
What Australians think of Adani’s Carmichael project (0) October 17, 2017 A Roy Morgan snap survey poll representing the views of 1,547 adult Australians has found that a majority believe that the Adani thermal mine project in Carmichael — north of ...
Medusa CEO comments on disappointing financial year (0) October 17, 2017 Medusa Mining managing director and chief executive officer Boyd Timler has commented on a rather disappointing financial year for the Australian operator, known for its high-profile operations in the Philippines.
FLSmidth optimises fine coal circuit (0) October 17, 2017 Mineral processing specialist FLSmidth is providing ongoing design and operational guidance to increase fine coal output and productivity improvements at one of New South Wales’ premier open pit coal mines.
Evolution Mining sees strong quarter results, gold and silver haul up (0) October 17, 2017 Evolution Mining has set several new company records following the publication of its quarterly report, including gold production, which hit 220,971 ounces (6.26 tonnes), and mine cash flow ($210.4 million, ...
Rio Tinto autonomous train project on track for 2018 launch (0) October 17, 2017 Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project has ramped up to a stage where it is now autonomously completing more than half of its train journeys in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Shell awards Prelude FLNG contract (0) October 17, 2017 Engineering and maintenance services provider EnerMech has been awarded a five-year contract for hose and hose fittings supply and services for Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in ...
Israeli tech firm Airobotics hiring Aussies for drone deal (0) October 16, 2017 Israeli autonomous drone company Airobotics has garnered much attention over its pilotless drone technology, the world’s first to secure an aviation licence.
South32 resumes production at Appin mine (0) October 16, 2017 South32 has restarted production at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales following a an operational review to improve performance.
BHP launches carbon capture collaboration with universities (0) October 16, 2017 BHP has launched a global collaboration with top international universities to accelerate a deeper understanding of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in a range of subsurface locations.
Queensland Mining sells copper project to Moly Mines for $53m (0) October 16, 2017 Queensland Mining (QML) has announced the sale of its flagship White Range copper project in northwest Queensland to unlisted company Moly Mines for $53 million ($45m in cash and $8m ...
Whittens wins contract at Pilgangoora lithium project (0) October 16, 2017 Whittens has secured its sixth contract for 2017 with RCR Tomlinson at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Tronox to sustain salt mine operations following WA Government agreement (0) October 13, 2017 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has introduced legislation to tweak a 1988 mining and processing agreement act, a move that allows local operator Tronox to explore new sources of raw ...
Montezuma upgrades WA manganese mine (0) October 13, 2017 Montezuma Mining has upgraded its 100 per cent-owned Yanneri Ridge manganese facility in Butcherbird, Western Australia — the largest onshore facility of its type in the country — following optimistic ...
Newmont set to increase gold output at Tanami (0) October 13, 2017 Newmont Mining’s $US120 million ($154 million) expansion of the Tanami gold mine on the border of Northern Territory and Western Australia was officially opened this week.
Where does all the gold go? (0) October 12, 2017 According to a new report from the World Gold Council, one country purchases over 100 tonnes a year in bars and coins.
GroundProbe adds technology to new underground system (0) October 12, 2017 Tech innovation company GroundProbe will present its new Geotech Monitoring LiDAR (GML-Underground) at the inaugural International Conference in Underground Mining Technology in Canada.
Northern Star to launch training program earlier than expected (0) October 12, 2017 Northern Star Resources executive chairman Bill Beament has expressed excitement at the renewed potential of his company’s $50 million apprenticeship program, first announced at the Diggers & Dealers conference in ...
Plymouth secures lucrative lithium-tin agreement (0) October 12, 2017 Perth-based company Plymouth Minerals has secured a 50 per cent stake in the San Jose lithium-tin mine in Spain from project partners Valoriza Minería.
Iron ore dips below $US60/tonne (0) October 12, 2017 The Iron ore price has fallen below $US60 a tonne for the first time since late June.
First zinc delivered from Thalanga (0) October 12, 2017 Red River Resources has delivered first zinc concentrate from the relaunched Thalanga mine in Queensland.
WorleyParsons raises $253 million to fund AFW takeover (0) October 11, 2017 Following on from the recent announcement that WorleyParsons was to purchase North Sea oil & gas provider AFW UK, the company has announced that it has raised $253 million from ...
Roy Hill unveils technology to ensure safety at iron ore operations (0) October 11, 2017 Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore ...
Century zinc mine on track for 2018 restart (0) October 11, 2017 New Century Resources has secured $US45 million ($58 million) in funding for the restart of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
NSW Government secures Springvale coal mine expansion (0) October 10, 2017 The New South Wales Government plans to allow Centennial Coal to continue operations at its Springvale mining operation, overriding a Land and Environment Court decision and securing over 600 jobs ...
Chevron snaps up three offshore interests off Western Australian coast (0) October 10, 2017 Chevron Australia has purchased three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, comprising 50 trillion cubic feet of gas resources over an area of 23,170 square kilometres.
WA Liberal Party blocks Labor’s gold royalty hike (0) October 10, 2017 A majority of 22 Liberal MPs are expected to vote in the Western Australian State Parliament Upper House against the Mark McGowan-led Labor Government’s plan to raise gold royalty fees ...
Newcrest delivers safety improvements (0) October 10, 2017 Newcrest Mining’s annual financial review (AFR) for 2017 has been released, and highlights some significant environmental regulation improvements over the previous year’s figures.
Mining industry unemployment almost halves in AusIMM survey (0) October 9, 2017 A survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has confirmed that employment of resources professionals is stabilising after an extended period of high unemployment during the industry ...
WorleyParsons to invest $303m in oil & gas expansion (0) October 9, 2017 Australian engineering firm WorleyParsons will spend $303 million (£182 million) to acquire UK-based oil & gas firm AFW to expand its presence to the North Sea marketplace.
Chevron starts LNG production at Wheatstone (0) October 9, 2017 Chevron has launched production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Wheatstone project in Western Australia.
Bowen Basin collaboration to boost mining jobs in QLD (0) October 9, 2017 The Paluszczuk Labor Government is encouraging collaboration between mining technology companies in the Bowen Basin through a pilot joint initiative with METS Ignited.
Isuzu signs on with MEGATRANS2018 (0) October 9, 2017 Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.
Aussie investor talks slow over Bougainville mine relaunch (0) October 9, 2017 Talks between Aussie investors and the Papua New Guinean Government have slowed over plans to reopen the Bougainsville gold mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, closed since 1989 due ...
Finders becomes takeover target for Indonesian shareholders (0) October 9, 2017 ASX-listed Finders Resources has received an off-market takeover bid from Eastern Field Developments, valuing the Perth-based Indonesian copper miner at around $178 million.
The El Niño weather event and its effects on water management in mining (0) October 6, 2017 Introduction
With our country experiencing another cyclic El Niño weather event, water use, water management and the competition for water will no doubt be brought in the minds of the public. ...
Altura locks in $26m to fund Pilgangoora lithium expansion (0) October 6, 2017 Lithium developer Altura Mining will raise $26 million through a share placement to help accelerate its expansion plans at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Port Hedland sees iron export increase to China (0) October 6, 2017 Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk mineral port, has reported an increase of 2 tonnes in iron ore shipments to China from August to September, representing a rise of 2.8 ...
Government iron ore price outlook remains below $US50 a tonne (0) October 6, 2017 The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science remains steadfast in its forecast that the iron ore price will average below $US50 a tonne in 2019.
Miners in WA’s Goldfields pursue unskilled workers (0) October 6, 2017 An abundance of positions for unskilled mine workers that have the potential of fetching an annual salary of $82,000 is being offered in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, according to human ...
CSIRO identifies growth opportunities for oil and gas sector (0) October 5, 2017 A new roadmap published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified several growth areas to aid the expansion of the Australian oil and gas industry, which ...
Argosy secures $15m for Rincon lithium project (0) October 5, 2017 Argosy Minerals has locked in $15 million in funding through a share placement that will help it accelerate development of the Rincon lithium project joint venture in Salta Province, Argentina.
2017 Prospect Awards finalists revealed (0) October 5, 2017 The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Adani selects Townsville and Rockhampton as Carmichael FIFO hubs (0) October 5, 2017 India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
UNSW Professor says off-world mining may launch in the next decade (0) October 4, 2017 Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
MinRes makes bid for Hazer clean fuel synthetic graphite tech (0) October 4, 2017 Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire pours first gold at Penny’s Find (0) October 4, 2017 Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining approval processes at risk of corruption: report (0) October 4, 2017 Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
WA gold royalty rate increase to cost 3000 jobs: CME (0) October 4, 2017 The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM and Adani highlight importance of infrastructure at IMARC (0) October 4, 2017 AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
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The strong turnaround in coal prices and increased demand for New South Wales coal at key export markets is delivering more mining jobs for the state.
Altura has announced plans this morning for an immediate feasibility study to double capacity of its Pilgangoora lithium project following positive scoping results.
An orientation visit by Castle Minerals at the Coolyia Creek project’s Mt Roe and Hardey conglomerates in Western Australia has confirmed extensive gold mineralisation that is “more widespread than expected”, ...
Australian-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a high-value 129.58 carat diamond from the Lulo operation in Angola, the mine’s eighth gem that has exceeded 100 carats.
Rail operator Aurizon has confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with several parties about an acquisition and restructuring of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
A three-month delay to a fracking inquiry in the Northern Territory has attracted criticism from the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).
SIMPEC, a subsidiary of WestStar Industrial, has been awarded its first contract – construction work at Iluka Resources’ Cataby mineral sands project in Western Australia.
New South Wales-based coal producer Bounty Mining has announced its purchase of the Cook Colliery and Minyango coking coal project in Queensland from Caledon Coal and Blackwater Coal for $31.5 ...
Rio Tinto has completed a $750 million off-market buy-back of the company’s shares, an increase on a $700 million target it had previously set due to strong demand.
Ampcontrol was engaged by an underground copper mine to provide fibre optics to new underground automated mining equipment.
Ampcontrol’s H3RO; harsh environment reticulated fibre optic solution, was deployed from the telecommunications ...
In the unpredictable Australian environment, a new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic solves the installation dilemma of waiting for the perfect weather conditions
As the oil and gas industry evolves, ...
Cameco, the world’s largest uranium producer, has temporarily suspended operations at its McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan, in a blow for the uranium industry. The ...
BHP is getting set for a recruitment drive that will increase diversity and support the growth of the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Emerging gold prospector Kalamazoo Resources is preparing for an extensive exploration venture in the Pilbara region following the successful exploits of neighbours such as De Grey Mining, Novo Resources and ...
Recent assays of historic drill sites in Goongarrie, Western Australia, have shown promising levels of scandium mineralisation, with a minimum cutoff of 50 grams per tonne.
The equipment manufacturer believes its ‘fix it first time’ approach ensures that machine issues are identified, addressed and resolved in the shortest possible time, and on the first visit.
Eastern Goldfields has secured an agreement for a $17.5 million investment in the company by international investor, Hawke’s Point Holdings.
Kirkland Lake Gold chairman Eric Sprott expects to have a better idea of how real the escalating Pilbara gold rush is in the next three months.
Results are out for Peel’s capital raising venture following a brief voluntary suspension of trading on the ASX.
Mercantile OFM, a subsidiary of Mercantile Investment Company, has announced its intentions to make an off-market takeover bid for half of all Bauxite Resources shares it doesn’t own at an ...
Results from assay drilling at Corazon’s copper-gold-cobalt project in Cobalt Ridge, NSW, has revealed extensive high-grade mineralisation potential.
BHP has announced today that it has awarded a $75 million contract to services company Decmil Australia, thanks to the group’s successful delivery on several BHP iron ore projects in ...
Fortescue Metals Group has appointed Mark Barnaba as co-deputy chair, joining Sharon Warburton in the role.
Barnaba is already Fortescue’s lead independent director and chair, audit and risk management committee.
Fortescue chairman ...
Prospectors of Segue Resources in Western Australia, have announced discovery of several gold nuggets in the Mallina Basin.
Core Resources has finalised its acquisition of the Bynoe lithium project in the Northern Territory from Liontown Resources.
Mincor Resources’ plans to bring its Widgiemooltha gold project in Western Australia into production early next year remain on track.
Rio Tinto says it has reinforced a focus on driving mine-to-market value across the company with the appointment of Simon Trott as chief commercial officer (CCO).
Thiess, CIMIC’s mining services provider, has been awarded a $300 million contract by Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) to expand operations at the Sangatta coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
A torn conveyor belt and an extended shutdown replacement schedule may not be every production manager’s worst nightmare – but it probably ranks in the top 10.
Kal Tire has consolidated its position in the competitive Australian mining marketplace in recent years. The Canadian company now plans to add further value to the industry through innovation.
Gold developer Gascoyne Resource remains on track to be producing at its Dalgaranga operation in Western Australia during the second quarter of 2018.
An Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report has revealed its latest international trade in goods and services figures (ending September 2017), and metal ores and mineral exports were up by ...
Australian explorer Caeneus Minerals has announced, following several delays, that the company has achieved 402 metre target depth at its Columbus March lithium project in Nevada, USA.
Sodexo has strengthened its facility management service for the mining industry through an acquisition of contracts and assets belonging to Morris Corporation.
BHP wants to add more copper resources to its global portfolio to capitalise on an expectation that there will be an upsurge in demand in the coming years.
Carnarvon Petroleum has been awarded a new permit located within the Bonaparte Basin on Western Australia’s North West Shelf.
American nuclear power advocate Michael Shellenberger spoke at the International Mines and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne yesterday, stating that Australians need to get over their hang ups about nuclear ...
Valmec has been awarded a contract on the Northern Gas Pipeline project by Jemena.
Australian gold company Perseus Mining has released initial mineral resource and ore reserve estimates for its Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.
Caterpillar will offer its gas blending retrofit kit for the 785C mining truck in 2018.
Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project in far north Queensland has created 470 Australian jobs with the fabrication of key components made with 95 per cent local steel.
Gina Rinehart has again topped the Forbes Australia’s 50 Richest list. Rinehart’s fortune has almost doubled since Forbes’ previous list in January 2016 as iron ore prices have improved.
Metso has announced its purchase of Newcastle-based mining wear protection brand WEARX in an attempt to solidify its position as a premier mining services provider in Australia.
Privately owned Australian engineering company NEPEAN has finalised its purchase of Sandvik’s International Conveyer Components and Specialist Conveyer Systems businesses in Hollola, Finland
Nev Power, the chief executive officer of Fortescue, has been awarded the 2017 Mines and Money Legend in Mining award at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne.
Ian Macfarlane, chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), has called on the Queensland state government to support the resources industry via an election policy agenda.
The Yatala heavy machinery auction in Queensland (hosted by Ritchie Bros) is expected to clear over $30 million worth of equipment as a result of rising demand to meet the ...
Muthuraj Guruswamy, Australia general manager of corporate affairs and business development at Indian conglomerate Adani, yesterday provided an update on the status of the company’s Carmichael coal project in Queensland ...
Oil Search has secured an agreement to acquire oil assets in Alaska from privately-owned companies, Armstrong Energy and GMT Exploration Company, for $US400 million ($522.4 million).
Chevron’s first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Wheatstone will be delivered to one of its foundation buyers, JERA, for delivery into Japan.
Micromine has released Pitram 4.9, the latest version of its fleet management and mine control solution.
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group hopes to diversify into new commodities to leverage the skills the company has developed at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia.
In a move to strengthen support for its northern distributors by offering local supply and providing higher levels of service to end users, Optibelt Australia has opened a new branch ...
Peel Mining’s shares closed at 47 per cent up at end of trading yesterday following announcement of a major high-grade zinc discovery at the company’s Southern Nights prospect in New ...
Large oil, gas and mining companies from Australia could be forced to disclose foreign taxes under a Bill Shorten-led Labor Government. Currently, large Australian mining companies only have to declared ...
The towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, Broken Hill, New South Wales, and Mount Isa, Queensland, have formed the Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) to strengthen mining ties across regional Australia.
Australian Mining speaks to ESS Engineering’s new general manager Peter Thorpe as he settles in to his new role.
Liebherr new T 236 mining truck demonstrates the company’s continued innovation in design, paired with the evolution of its own high quality components and technology.
Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has finalised an off-take agreement and $28 million equity subscription with Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall to underpin the stage two expansion of its Pilgangoora project ...
EnviroSuite’s Matt Scholl discusses how predictive software has been effective in managing the impacts of blasting activities.
Montezuma Mining has released a report highlighting what it calls a ‘tech metal supercycle’, the material supply of manganese for electric vehicles (EVs).
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week is set to exceed industry expectations, having confirmed more than 3500 people to attend – a 40 per cent ...
Following on from reports in early October regarding an 18 per cent pre-tax loss for the Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals in the 2018 financial year, the company has released ...
US coal company Peabody has released its 2017 third-quarter (Q3) report and it shows that 60 per cent of the company’s earnings came from Australian operations.
Ausdrill chairman and director Terry O’Connor will step down from his positions at the company in December.
It was a big night for the industry as the winners of the 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards took to the stage at Ivy in Sydney.
With an estimated 60 per cent of Australian mines located near Indigenous communities, how does this translate into benefits for Indigenous people?
The expansion announcement follows on from stage 1 construction, which commenced in October 2016 at a cost of $400 million. Stage 2 construction is expected to be complete by late ...
Vanadium is the latest mineral to attract attention for its use in the batteries that will shape the energy marketplace of the future.
Kalgoorlie’s famous Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum has a new owner. The Stokes family has agreed to sell its shareholding in Palace Securities, the company that owns Diggers and Dealers, ...
Fortescue Metals Group has delivered another cash production costs record in the September quarter at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
Australian producer Inca Minerals has discovered strong mineralisation returns for zinc, lead and silver at a 1.5km corridor at its Cerro Rayas project in Peru.
Hillgrove has announced on the ASX this morning that it has discovered surface outcrops of high-grade copper and gold zones at the Mt Rhine exploration project in South Australia.
Thiess, CIMIC Group’s mining services provider, has secured two contracts with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) worth a combined $440 million.
Global high-pressure hydraulics leader Enerpac is introducing to Australasia new on-site safety training designed to optimise the uptime and performance of widely used tools while spotlighting workplace hazards and preventable ...
AVZ Minerals has entered into an agreement with Equity Drilling for the first half of a planned 40,000 metre lithium drilling project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
American law firm Hagens Berman has filed a class action lawsuit against Rio Tinto over the miner’s failed dealings in Mozambique earlier this decade.
BHP has donated 53 metres of rail track to a Western Australian school in the Pilbara to help provide its students with real life skills and training in rail installation.
Elysium has announced it has made an agreement with Hardey to purchase 100 per cent of the company, which comprises five gold and base metal projects in the Pilbara region ...
Australian Mining is interested to know how this phase is affecting your business in a new survey.
Shell Lubricants, in association with research firm Edelman Intelligence, has released an international study stating that the manufacturing industry currently underestimates the cost and productivity benefits of effective lubrication.
Job site SEEK has released data showing that overall job advertisements on its site have increased by 12.1 per cent since September 2016, and the mining industry takes the top ...
Today appears to have something of a Greek theme. First, Medusa won the favour of Olympus (somewhat ironically, given the actual myth), thanks to a fruitful third quarter for its ...
Medusa Mining has released its third quarter report for 2017 on the ASX, and results are generally positive for the mid-tier gold producer.
Capricorn Metals has forecast a $146.3 million price tag to build its Karlawinda gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Two unrelated mining projects — one in Colombia, the other in China — have led mining industry stalwart MMD to announce a revolutionary new approach to truck-shovel mining.
The broad range of new FAG HEATER devices can be used to swiftly and economically heat rolling bearings weighing up to 1.6 tons for mounting and maintenance operations.
Alemlube is Australia’s leading supplier of lubrication and workshop equipment and for over 20 years has also been providing turnkey workshop solutions to the mining, contractor, automotive and transport industries.
The Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction (CRC ORE) will gather some of Australia’s top mining minds for an innovation project in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Finnish engineering group Sandvik has introduced its new hammer drill rig, the Ranger DX900i, representing the top end model of the Ranger DXi series.
The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Australia during the first three quarters of 2017 is already close to doubling what was recorded throughout last year.
Keith Spence will succeed Peter Coates as chairman of Santos in February next year.
A series of tests using deep-penetration technology in Western Australia could prove to be a game changer for the minerals exploration sector.
Up-and-coming Australian company Tawana Resources — one of the largest movers in capital growth according to Deloitte’s WA Index top 100 list from Diggers & Dealers 2017 — has finalised ...
Digital effectiveness has emerged as the number one risk for the mining and metals industry, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Top 10 business risks facing mining and metals ...
The global mining automation market is expected to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a report.
Ex-Orica CEO (currently board chairman) and BHP non-executive director Malcolm Broomhead has stepped in to replace Malcolm Brinded as chairman of the company’s sustainability committee.
Anglo-American operator BHP held its annual general meeting (AGM) in London yesterday and combative US hedge fund company Elliot Management, which owns 5 per cent of BHP, was in attendance.
MMG’s Dugald River zinc project in Queensland is on track to be producing by the end of 2017 significantly under budget.
Action Drill & Blast (ADB), a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has been awarded several mining contracts worth a combined $57 million.
A Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety report has revealed that the state’s exports reached nearly $105 billion over the past year, an 18 per cent increase ...
The Australia Institute, a Canberra-based think tank that covers a wide range of subjects, has announced that the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is overzealous in its promotion of the ...
Tyre company Bridgestone is merging two of its businesses to establish an enlarged mining-focused division.
Primary Gold has confirmed Hampton Mining and Civil as the preferred contractor for the development of its Coolgardie project in Western Australia.
Rapidly expanding mining company De Grey has announced that it has secured a significant gold target through its Blue Moon tenement option following the discovery of over 1500 ounces of ...
CU River Mining has secured an agreement that will fund an $800 million expansion of the Cairn Hill iron ore mine in South Australia.
Gascoyne Resources has chosen NRW Holdings as the preferred mining contractor for its Dalgaranga gold operation in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
A new generation of controlled fastening solutions from global professional bolting leader Enerpac is ready for the maintenance season following a series of product innovations relating to workplace efficiency, speed, ...
The results of a recent scoping study into Spain’s San Jose lithium-tin project by Plymouth Minerals have proven fruitful, prompting the company to increase its interest from 50 to 75 ...
The South Australian Liberal Opposition has announced plans to place 30 per cent of state mining royalties into a fund for road infrastructure improvements, to the tune of up to ...
BHP has released its September 2017 quarterly report and it shows positive growth across most of the company’s operations.
Newcrest Mining will spend $93 million to improve the operating margins and extend the life of the Telfer gold mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BHP may bring forward development of stage two of its nickel sulphate plant at the Kwinana Refinery in Western Australia with interest in the product exceeding expectations.
Crater Gold is fast-tracking graphite drilling and testing at its Golden Gate project in Croydon, NW Queensland, with a planned start date of late October or early November 2017.
A Roy Morgan snap survey poll representing the views of 1,547 adult Australians has found that a majority believe that the Adani thermal mine project in Carmichael — north of ...
Medusa Mining managing director and chief executive officer Boyd Timler has commented on a rather disappointing financial year for the Australian operator, known for its high-profile operations in the Philippines.
Eriez Flotation Division, an innovator in the mineral processing industry, has published a new brochure titled “This Changes Everything!”
The literature explains how coarse particle flotation (CPF) technology can increase mill ...
Mineral processing specialist FLSmidth is providing ongoing design and operational guidance to increase fine coal output and productivity improvements at one of New South Wales’ premier open pit coal mines.
Evolution Mining has set several new company records following the publication of its quarterly report, including gold production, which hit 220,971 ounces (6.26 tonnes), and mine cash flow ($210.4 million, ...
Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project has ramped up to a stage where it is now autonomously completing more than half of its train journeys in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Engineering and maintenance services provider EnerMech has been awarded a five-year contract for hose and hose fittings supply and services for Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in ...
Strategist MinEx Consulting has released the findings of a long-term report on the future of the Australian gold mining industry from 2017–2057.
Israeli autonomous drone company Airobotics has garnered much attention over its pilotless drone technology, the world’s first to secure an aviation licence.
South32 has restarted production at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales following a an operational review to improve performance.
OZ Minerals has announced in a quarterly release that it plans to accelerate pit closure at its Prominent Hill copper-gold operation.
BHP has launched a global collaboration with top international universities to accelerate a deeper understanding of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in a range of subsurface locations.
Whittens has secured its sixth contract for 2017 with RCR Tomlinson at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
“Imagine having to breathe through a tiny tube that will continue to shrink in size over time: this is one of the many health risks posed from respirable mine dust”
In recent times, the exposure level to ...
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has introduced legislation to tweak a 1988 mining and processing agreement act, a move that allows local operator Tronox to explore new sources of raw ...
MMG managing director Jerry Jiao has expressed plans for the Chinese miner’s expansion and desire for new investments.
Montezuma Mining has upgraded its 100 per cent-owned Yanneri Ridge manganese facility in Butcherbird, Western Australia — the largest onshore facility of its type in the country — following optimistic ...
Newmont Mining’s $US120 million ($154 million) expansion of the Tanami gold mine on the border of Northern Territory and Western Australia was officially opened this week.
Energy giant Chevron is abandoning its $400 million exploration plans in South Australia’s Great Australian Bight.
Metalicity’s emergence as a zinc company has been boosted by the acquisition of two projects in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
According to a new report from the World Gold Council, one country purchases over 100 tonnes a year in bars and coins.
Whitehaven Coal is confident of a positive outlook for the company in the global coal market.
Tech innovation company GroundProbe will present its new Geotech Monitoring LiDAR (GML-Underground) at the inaugural International Conference in Underground Mining Technology in Canada.
Northern Star Resources executive chairman Bill Beament has expressed excitement at the renewed potential of his company’s $50 million apprenticeship program, first announced at the Diggers & Dealers conference in ...
Perth-based company Plymouth Minerals has secured a 50 per cent stake in the San Jose lithium-tin mine in Spain from project partners Valoriza Minería.
The Iron ore price has fallen below $US60 a tonne for the first time since late June.
Red River Resources has delivered first zinc concentrate from the relaunched Thalanga mine in Queensland.
Following on from the recent announcement that WorleyParsons was to purchase North Sea oil & gas provider AFW UK, the company has announced that it has raised $253 million from ...
The industry has commented on yesterday’s Liberal Party block of the Western Australian Labor Government’s planned gold royalty hike.
Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore ...
New Century Resources has secured $US45 million ($58 million) in funding for the restart of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
ABC Bullion’s Nicholas Frappell reviews the performance of the gold market in the September quarter in the company’s precious metals review for the three months.
The New South Wales Government plans to allow Centennial Coal to continue operations at its Springvale mining operation, overriding a Land and Environment Court decision and securing over 600 jobs ...
Chevron Australia has purchased three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, comprising 50 trillion cubic feet of gas resources over an area of 23,170 square kilometres.
A majority of 22 Liberal MPs are expected to vote in the Western Australian State Parliament Upper House against the Mark McGowan-led Labor Government’s plan to raise gold royalty fees ...
Newcrest Mining’s annual financial review (AFR) for 2017 has been released, and highlights some significant environmental regulation improvements over the previous year’s figures.
ASX-listed MMG has reported a mine death at its Las Bambas copper operation.
Gold Road Resources is broadening its search for the company’s next major greenfields discovery in Western Australia.
A survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has confirmed that employment of resources professionals is stabilising after an extended period of high unemployment during the industry ...
Western Australian mining operator Aspire has received a 30-year mining licence for its 90 per cent-owned Nuurstei Coking Coal Project in Mongolia.
Mining companies are pursuing potential employees who have a disability as a new method for increasing workforce diversity, Hays’ latest analysis on recruitment trends has revealed.
The Paluszczuk Labor Government is encouraging collaboration between mining technology companies in the Bowen Basin through a pilot joint initiative with METS Ignited.
Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.
Dacian Gold has hit first ore at its Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia four weeks ahead of schedule.
Talks between Aussie investors and the Papua New Guinean Government have slowed over plans to reopen the Bougainsville gold mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, closed since 1989 due ...
ASX-listed Finders Resources has received an off-market takeover bid from Eastern Field Developments, valuing the Perth-based Indonesian copper miner at around $178 million.
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With our country experiencing another cyclic El Niño weather event, water use, water management and the competition for water will no doubt be brought in the minds of the public. ...
Lithium developer Altura Mining will raise $26 million through a share placement to help accelerate its expansion plans at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Sydney-based energy company Ebony Energy — founded by former Santos chairman Stephen Gerlach — has completed a scoping study for its proposed $3 billion coal-to-gas project at the edge of ...
Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk mineral port, has reported an increase of 2 tonnes in iron ore shipments to China from August to September, representing a rise of 2.8 ...
South African gold producer Gold Fields is reconsidering its exploration expenditure in Western Australia in light of the proposed 50 per cent gold royalty hike (from 2.5 to 3.75 per ...
Aura Energy has received environmental approval by the Mauritian Government for its Tiris uranium project in Reguibat.
The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science remains steadfast in its forecast that the iron ore price will average below $US50 a tonne in 2019.
An abundance of positions for unskilled mine workers that have the potential of fetching an annual salary of $82,000 is being offered in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, according to human ...
A new roadmap published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified several growth areas to aid the expansion of the Australian oil and gas industry, which ...
Argosy Minerals has locked in $15 million in funding through a share placement that will help it accelerate development of the Rincon lithium project joint venture in Salta Province, Argentina.
The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Western Australian gold company Red 5 has finalised its acquisition of the Darlot mine and the King of the Hills project in the state’s Eastern Goldfields.
Australian-headquartered OceanaGold Corp has launched commercial production at its Haile gold mine in the United States.
India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program.
Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
Heron Resources is buoyant about the spike in zinc prices as it progresses development of the Woodlawn project in New South Wales.
Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals has seen an 18 per cent rise in pre-tax losses for its Drakelands Mine in County Devon, England.
Kin Mining continues to emerge as one of Western Australia’s most exciting gold mining prospects at the Leonora project in the Eastern Goldfields.
The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...