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Austmine 2019 conference set to explore future technologies (0) May 2, 2019 Earth shattering technologies, digital efficiency and the human element of mining are some of the futuristic themes being covered at this month’s Austmine conference in Brisbane.
Queensland Nickel makes claim for Yabulu Refinery rail operations (0) May 2, 2019 Clive Palmer-owned Queensland Nickel has applied to be the rail operator for the Yabulu Nickel Refinery operations in North Queensland.
GFG Alliance drives Havilah projects with $100m agreement (0) May 2, 2019 Havilah Resources has secured up to $100 million in funding from SIMEC Mining, a subsidiary of GFG Alliance, to advance its iron ore assets and copper prospects in South Australia.
Rio Tinto making switch to renewable power at copper operation (0) May 2, 2019 Rio Tinto will reduce its annual carbon footprint at the Kennecott copper operation in Utah, United States by up to 65 per cent with a switch from coal power to ...
Australian mining industry mourns the passing of Sir Arvi Parbo (0) May 2, 2019 The Australian mining industry has paid tribute to Sir Arvi Parbo, a legend of the sector who passed away yesterday aged 93.
Wesfarmers targets lithium with Kidman Resources takeover bid (0) May 2, 2019 Wesfarmers’ hunt for access to metals needed for electric vehicles (EVs) has accelerated with a $776 million takeover offer for Australian lithium company, Kidman Resources.
The biggest names in energy storage come together in Sydney (0) May 1, 2019 Sydney’s International Convention Centre will be host to the 2019 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (AES 2019), the premier event for opportunities in energy storage.
Anglo American extends drilling contract with Mitchell Services (0) May 1, 2019 Mitchell Services has secured a contract extension with Anglo American at two of its Queensland coal mines, Grosvenor and Moranbah North.
Glencore overcomes weather and safety disruptions to sustain production (0) May 1, 2019 Glencore has delivered strong March quarter results despite weather and safety issues affecting production at its Australian mines.
Riversgold sued by former CEO over six-figure debt (0) May 1, 2019 Riversgold’s former managing director and chief executive Allan Kelly has decided to take the gold explorer to court for a six-figure debt allegedly owed to him following his resignation.
Cameby Downs coal mine gets state nod for massive expansion (0) May 1, 2019 Yancoal Australia has received approval from the Queensland Government for its planned expansion of the Cameby Downs thermal coal mine.
SIMPEC wins $10 million contract at Fortescue project (0) May 1, 2019 SIMPEC has been awarded a $10 million contract to build an 800-room camp at Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Nova, Tropicana push Independence Group to new heights (0) May 1, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has continued its record-breaking streak at the Nova nickel-copper operation in Western Australia during the March quarter.
BGC Contracting wins $24m contract at Fortescue’s Eliwana project (0) May 1, 2019 BGC Contracting has secured a bulk earthworks and roads contract at Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Clough inks deal with Rio Tinto for Koodaideri rail contract (0) May 1, 2019 Clough has been awarded a contract for the construction of the northern rail formation for Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore project in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals and Minotaur continue Eloise copper talks (0) April 30, 2019 OZ Minerals and Minotaur are negotiating restructuring of the Eloise joint venture as the companies prepare for a fresh round of drilling at the Jericho copper-gold discovery in Queensland.
Enerpac automated system gives heavy machinery a lift (0) April 30, 2019 Elko Wire Rope has selected the Enerpac JS500 jack-up system to undeck a 1500-tonne electric rope shovel at a copper mine site in the Southwestern United States, with a preparation ...
MinRes plots production increase at Koolyanobbing (0) April 30, 2019 Mineral Resources’ ramp up of the Koolyanobbing mine in Western Australia has significantly increased the company’s iron ore production.
Saracen commits $60m to exploration as growth continues (0) April 30, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings has significantly increased its planned exploration and drilling expenditure as part of an ongoing push towards becoming a 400,000 ounce a year gold producer.
Newcrest remains on target despite Cadia shutdowns (0) April 30, 2019 Gold producer Newcrest Mining has reported a decrease in gold production in the March 2019 quarter following planned shutdowns at the Cadia process plant in New South Wales.
Western Areas delivers strong quarterly production and development results (0) April 30, 2019 Australian-based nickel sulphide producer Western Areas has reported significant improvements on the grade of ore mined and cost of production during the March 2019 quarter.
Epiroc releases updated drilling system for autonomous mining (0) April 30, 2019 Epiroc has introduced the fifth generation of the Rig Control System (RCS) for Pit Viper blasthole drilling rigs, a development it considers to be the “next evolutionary step” towards fully ...
Codelco partners with Sandvik to introduce underground mining automation (0) April 29, 2019 Engineering group Sandvik has joined forces with Codelco to introduce state-of-the-art underground automation and digitalisation to the Chuquicamata mine in Chile.
New Century continues ramp up at Century zinc mine (0) April 29, 2019 New Century Resources has reiterated the potential for an expansion project at the Century zinc mine in Queensland after achieving a strong March quarter.
Labor promises $75 million investment in resource discovery (0) April 29, 2019 Labor leader Bill Shorten has pledged to invest $75 million in the discovery of mining resources should he win the upcoming federal election.
Altura accelerates stage one production at Pilgangoora lithium mine (0) April 29, 2019 Altura Mining has steadily increased production at its Pilgangoora lithium mine in Western Australia following commissioning of the site during the March quarter.
Alliance Mineral Assets to produce lithium products in Chinese JV (0) April 29, 2019 Alliance Mineral Assets has formed a joint venture (JV) with China-based Jiangxi Special Electric Motor that will enable it to sell and produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide.
Pilbara Minerals gears up for stage three at Pilgangoora (0) April 29, 2019 Pilbara Minerals is on the hunt for offtake partners for stage three of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia following the completion of a scoping study.
Gender balance in mining still needs addressing (0) April 29, 2019 A Responsible Mining Index (RMI) report detailing the work practices of 30 leading mining companies suggests there is room for improvement when addressing gender balance in the workforce.
Lucara’s record-breaking diamond discovery (0) April 29, 2019 Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered one of the largest diamonds on record at the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.
WorleyParsons completes takeover of Jacobs resources division (0) April 29, 2019 WorleyParsons has acquired Jacobs Engineering’s energy, chemicals and resources division in a $US3.2 billion ($4.55 billion) deal.
Gold miners back female sport in record $5m deal (0) April 26, 2019 Gold Industry Group has committed $5 million in a record partnership deal for Netball WA, backed by group members such as Newcrest Mining and St Barbara.
Cameco considers uranium market after receiving Yeelirrie approval (0) April 26, 2019 Cameco Australia has secured federal environmental approval for the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia after a “complex” two-year process.
Gold Fields to become 2Moz producer in the wake of Gruyere start-up (0) April 26, 2019 Gold Fields is well-placed to produce around two million ounces of gold a year over the long term as output at its Gruyere project in Western Australia gears up.
DDH1 strengthens drilling services with Ranger acquisition (0) April 26, 2019 Drilling services provider DDH1 has acquired Perth-based Ranger Drilling, adding specialised reverse circulation iron ore drilling services to the group’s capability.
Anglo American coal mines on track following longwall moves (0) April 26, 2019 Anglo American has reported a fall in production across its global operations during the March quarter, mainly due to planned longwall moves at metallurgical coal mines in Australia.
BHP crowned most valuable mining brand (0) April 26, 2019 BHP has held its position as the world’s most valuable and strongest mining brand on the Brand Finance Mining, Iron & Steel 25 league table.
BHP forms tech partnership with Dassault Systèmes (0) April 26, 2019 BHP and Dassault Systèmes have established a long-term strategic partnership to leverage the application of digital technologies to mining.
Hitachi advances autonomous mining vision (0) April 26, 2019 Wenco International Mining Systems will accelerate Hitachi Construction Machinery’s (HCM) autonomous mining plan for an interoperable ecosystem of partners that integrate their systems alongside existing mine infrastructure.
Australia’s key projects and mine expansions (0) April 24, 2019 With Australian mining poised for growth, what are the major operations on the horizon for the industry? Australian Mining finds out.
Cat dealer EPSA introduces standardised genset modules (0) April 24, 2019 Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) has combined over 25 years of expertise and experience to engineer a standardised generator package that delivers optimum power.
Pogo ramp up guides Northern Star into record territory (0) April 24, 2019 Northern Star Resources is confident of achieving record gold production in the fourth quarter of the 2019 financial year with the ongoing ramp up at the Pogo mine in Alaska, ...
Leading miners back guideline for automation projects (0) April 24, 2019 BHP, Roy Hill and Teck Resources have helped drive a project to develop a guideline for autonomous systems in the mining industry.
Mount Gibson restarts Koolan Island shipments to China (0) April 24, 2019 Mount Gibson Iron has restarted sales of high grade iron ore from its Koolan Island operation in the Kimberley region of Western Australia following an extensive flood damage in 2014.
Komatsu unveils largest autonomous truck (0) April 24, 2019 Komatsu’s latest autonomous ultra-class haul truck has been deployed commercially at an oil sands operation in Canada.
Echo to kickstart Yandal towards 100,000oz annual gold production (0) April 24, 2019 Echo Resources has confirmed the redevelopment of its Yandal gold project in Western Australia as technically robust, capable of generating $225 million over its initial mine life.
Rio Tinto discovers rare white diamond at Argyle (0) April 24, 2019 Rio Tinto has revealed one of the largest gem-quality white diamonds in the 35-year history of its Argyle mine in the Kimberley, Western Australia.
RD3 remote monitoring device for rockbreakers improves efficiency (0) April 23, 2019 Rammer continues to deliver innovative solutions to improve profitability, safety and performance by launching a purpose-developed RD3 remote monitoring device for its Excellence line of rockbreakers.
Bryah jumps on manganese JV with OM Holdings (0) April 23, 2019 OM Holdings has executed a manganese joint venture (JV) agreement with Perth-based junior Bryah Resources as the latter purchases a mining lease comprising the historic Horseshoe South manganese mine in ...
Northern Minerals secures $15m in funding for Browns Range (0) April 23, 2019 Northern Minerals is raising $15 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earth pilot plant in Western Australia and to repay research and development costs.
Newmont Goldcorp becomes world’s top gold producer as merger concludes (0) April 23, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has finalised its merger with Goldcorp to become the world’s leading gold business just three months after securing the $US10 billion ($14 billion) takeover.
Whitehaven enters next phase of Winchester South development (0) April 23, 2019 Whitehaven Coal has reached a milestone in the proposed development of the Winchester South metallurgical coal site, with the Queensland Government declaring it a coordinated project.
Connecting your mine to the future (0) April 23, 2019 The digitalisation of mines is a hot topic, and one with that encompasses many technologies and beneficial outputs.
Komatsu selects ABB for open-pit shovel milestone (0) April 23, 2019 Komatsu has placed its 100th air-cooled (AC) multidrive order for open-pit shovels from ABB, joining over 90 ABB AC drives already in operation on Komatsu’s customer mine sites around the ...
Sandvik strengthens OptiMine solution with tech acquisition (0) April 23, 2019 Sandvik is bolstering its automation and digitalisation offering through the purchase of mining technology company Newtrax.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 23, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, starting with contractor Ausdrill revealing illegal activity by an employee at the company.
Fortescue cuts iron ore guidance amid surging price (0) April 18, 2019 Fortescue has posted a 47 per cent surge in its iron ore’s selling price upon higher benchmark iron ore prices, reaching $US71 ($98.92) a dry metric tonne.
Yancoal explores expansion potential at NSW coal mines (0) April 18, 2019 Pure-play coal producer Yancoal has cited the potential for growth at its Moolarben and Mount Thorley Warkworth coal complexes in New South Wales.
Mining a top five industry for Australian job growth (0) April 18, 2019 Online recruitment portal SEEK has reported the mining, resources and energy sector as one of the five biggest industries for job growth over the past year.
Austmine 2019 focuses on the next horizon with six weeks to go (0) April 18, 2019 Austmine 2019, the world’s leading mining innovation conference, is set to be staged at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 21–23.
BHP, Rio Tinto share prices dip after Vale mine restart approval (0) April 18, 2019 Brazilian iron ore miner Vale has been granted governmental permission to reopen the Brucutu iron ore mine in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Ausdrill discovers $10m ‘long-term sophisticated’ fraud (0) April 18, 2019 Ausdrill has uncovered fraudulent activities relating to an “unrelated invalid supplier” and is working with the police to do further investigations.
OZ Minerals contracts Mobilaris, Epiroc for Carrapateena digitalisation (0) April 17, 2019 OZ Minerals plans to incorporate advanced digitalisation technology at its underground Carrapateena operation thanks to a partnership with Epiroc and Mobilaris.
Thunderbox, Carosue Dam prop up Saracen’s growth ambitions (0) April 17, 2019 Saracen Mineral delivered a record March 2019 quarter across all fronts of costs, gold production and “impressive” exploration drilling results.
Rockwell Automation introduces The Connected Mine (0) April 17, 2019 The Connected Mine uses advanced analytics to help mining companies collect and aggregate data to gain end-to-end visibility into their operations and make informed business decisions to improve mining operations.
Gruyere JV construction nears finish line for first gold pour (0) April 17, 2019 The Gruyere joint venture has completed 97 per cent of its process plant construction in Western Australia, putting it on target for first gold production in the June 2019 quarter.
Cowal leads Evolution’s continued gold growth (0) April 17, 2019 Evolution Mining has recorded a significant increase to its gold reserves following continued works on the underground expansion of the Cowal gold operation in New South Wales.
Austmine 2019 to bring mining innovation to Brisbane (0) April 17, 2019 Austmine, the world’s leading mining innovation conference, is set to take over the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 21–23, 2019.
BHP iron ore production forecast hit by weather (0) April 17, 2019 BHP has cut its iron ore production guidance for the 2019 financial year on the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Veronica, following a similar reduction by Rio Tinto yesterday.
Gold production to achieve global record in 2019 (0) April 17, 2019 Global gold output is expected to grow to a record 109.6 million ounces by the end of 2019, according to S&P Global data.
BHP mine sites affected by scarlet fever (0) April 17, 2019 Six cases of scarlet fever have been reported at two BHP iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Easternwell secures drilling contract with Senex in Surat Basin (0) April 16, 2019 Senex has awarded a major Surat Basin drilling contract to Easternwell across Project Atlas and Roma North, with works to commence in May 2019.
Sandfire begins work with Alchemy at Bryah Basin (0) April 16, 2019 Sandfire Resources has commenced aircore drilling at Alchemy Resources’ Bryah Basin project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Hillgrove to transition Kanmantoo mine to hydro energy project (0) April 16, 2019 Hillgrove Resources is set to transform its Kanmantoo open pit mine into a pumped hydro facility in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Strandline delivers 70% boost to ore reserve at Coburn (0) April 16, 2019 Strandline Resources has achieved a significant upgrade at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Rio Tinto cuts guidance for Pilbara iron ore shipments (0) April 16, 2019 Rio Tinto has reduced its 2019 guidance for Pilbara iron ore shipments following a damage at the port brought by tropical cyclones.
Perseus project takes key step towards first gold pour in 2020 (0) April 16, 2019 Perseus Mining has secured up to $45 million in funding that will assist the company’s development of the Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.
Regis commences underground expansion at Rosemont (0) April 15, 2019 Regis Resources has started development of its underground Rosemont gold site with an aim to achieving first ore in the September quarter of 2019.
Industry funds foster METS collaboration (0) April 15, 2019 Seven engineering and technology companies have been granted significant financial awards totalling $4.1 million through METS Ignited’s project funding program.
Rio Tinto awards key Koodaideri contract to WorleyParsons (0) April 15, 2019 WorleyParsons has been awarded a major works contract at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Aeris takeover bid for Glencore mine falls through (0) April 15, 2019 Aeris Resources has announced that it has been “unable to come to agreeable terms with Glencore” regarding its proposed takeover offer for the CSA copper mine in Cobar, New South ...
Metro lifts production at Bauxite Hills after resuming operations (0) April 15, 2019 Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine north of Weipa is back in operation after a planned hiatus during the wet season in Far North Queensland.
Queensland takes Western Australia’s top spot for jobs growth (0) April 15, 2019 Job vacancies in the mining and resources sector have risen 1.3 per cent in March this year, according to the latest Mining and Resources Job Index report from DFP Resources.
Rio Tinto, BHP copper project investment tops $2bn (0) April 15, 2019 Rio Tinto has committed a further $302 million in advancing its Resolution copper project in Arizona, the United States, taking the total investment to an excess of $2 billion with ...
TNG persists with ‘arduous’ approval processes at Mount Peake (0) April 12, 2019 TNG is advancing its Mount Peake project in the NT towards a final investment decision off the back of $US600 million ($850 million) in debt financing it secured last year.
Galena advances $90m Abra project JV with Toho Zinc (0) April 12, 2019 Galena Mining has received $20 million of a proposed $90 million payment from Japanese company Toho Zinc to earn up to 40 per cent of the Abra base metals project ...
Fortescue offers jobs through training program (0) April 12, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has offered employment to 836 Aboriginal people and will continue to offer jobs to graduates of its vocational training and employment centre (VTEC) program.
Metso awarded major Albemarle contract at Kemerton lithium plant (0) April 12, 2019 Metso has won a contract to supply pyro-processing and comminution equipment to Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium plant near Bunbury, Western Australia.
OZ Minerals spends $36m for 70% of West Musgrave project (0) April 12, 2019 OZ Minerals has secured a 70 per cent interest in the West Musgrave nickel-copper project by completing stage two of its earn in with joint venture (JV) partner Cassini Resources.
Caterpillar unveils first battery electric LHD underground loader (0) April 12, 2019 Caterpillar has revealed that its first battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) platform will be the Cat R1700 underground mining loader.
New Century to double plant capacity following record production (0) April 11, 2019 New Century Resources’ successful ramp up of plant performance at its Century zinc mine in Queensland validates its expansion into a 15 million tonne-a-year operation in 2019.
South Australian miner identifies trace gold in tree leaves (0) April 11, 2019 Marmota Energy has identified trace gold elements in vegetation found near the Aurora Tank gold mine site in Goshawk, South Australia.
Lynas rejects Wesfarmers’ ‘highly opportunistic’ takeover bid (0) April 11, 2019 Lynas Corporation’s board of management has urged shareholders not to accept Wesfarmers’ “unsolicited” $1.5 billion bid for the company announced last month.
ExxonMobil appoints MotorActive as authorised distributor for Mobil lubricants in Australia (0) April 11, 2019 ExxonMobil Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of automotive retail specialist MotorActive as a new authorised distributor for Mobil lubricants in Australia.
Australia establishes $53m national battery research hub in WA (0) April 11, 2019 The Australian Government is providing a $25 million grant to an industry-led battery research centre in Perth, Western Australia, which recognises the state as a global leader in the production ...
Rio Tinto suffers fire damage at Port of Dampier (0) April 11, 2019 Rio Tinto has confirmed that a fire broke out at the Port of Dampier in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rare earth industry confident after Lynas takeover bid (0) April 11, 2019 Dysprosium price has shown “seriously positive moves”, shooting up more than 20 per cent at a time when Lynas is bringing M&A focus to the forefront.
Terramin advances historic Adelaide Hills gold mine restart (0) April 10, 2019 Terramin Australia’s restart of a historic gold mine within the Adelaide Hills project area in South Australia has taken a step forward following the completion of a $1.1 million managed ...
WestStar set for funding boost to support Tier 1 contracts (0) April 10, 2019 WestStar Industrial is set to support its strong project pipeline with top tier customers including Rio Tinto, MSP Engineering, Talison Lithium and Tianqi Lithium with a funding boost.
Adani gains groundwater approval at Carmichael coal mine (0) April 10, 2019 Adani Australia has received a go ahead from Minister for the Environment Melissa Price for the groundwater management plans at its Carmichael coal mine and rail infrastructure project in the ...
BHP to streamline workforce to deliver ‘competitive’ returns (0) April 10, 2019 BHP is cutting jobs and in-sourcing more of its contractor workforce as part of a global process that chief executive Andrew Mackenzie believed would deliver benefits valued in “many billions”.
Expertise meets creativity: MHE-Demag presents Engineered Service concept (0) April 10, 2019 MHE-Demag recently introduced a new maintenance concept to best optimise the service provided to customers whilst maintaining the quality of their products.
AusIMM leads the conversation on best practice for sustainability in mining (0) April 9, 2019 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) encourages the resources sector to renew its focus on social licence to sustain its growth.
Westgold sells lithium royalty rights to Silverstream (0) April 9, 2019 Westgold Resources has sold its lithium royalties to Cayman Islands-based investment company Silverstream SEZC for $15 million following the collapse of a sale agreement with Cobalt 27. The company made a ...
BHP to transition to drive-in drive-out in the Pilbara (0) April 9, 2019 BHP Western Australian Iron Ore will begin advertising roles with more lifestyle flexibility as it seeks to increase the residential proportion of its workforce in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Wesfarmers reports ‘positive progress’ in Lynas acquisition despite licence issues (0) April 9, 2019 Wesfarmers has provided an update on its proposed $1.5 billion takeover of rare earth-focused company Lynas Corporation.
Kalium Lakes receives environmental nod for Beyondie SOP project (0) April 9, 2019 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has given the nod to Kalium Lakes’ Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in the eastern Pilbara.
KCGM awards five-year contracts to SRG Global, Mitchell Services (0) April 9, 2019 Mitchell Services has materially expanded into Western Australia through a contract win with the Newmont Australia and Barrick Gold joint venture (JV), Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM).
Rio Tinto approves $463m development at mineral sands project (0) April 9, 2019 Rio Tinto will advance its subsidiary company Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) through the construction of the Zulti South mineral sands project in South Africa.
Barrick to reap the rewards of Randgold acquisition (0) April 8, 2019 Barrick Gold is expecting to reap the returns of its Randgold acquisition this year, 12 months within completing the world’s largest gold merger that pushes chairman John Thornton’s compensation to ...
Fosterville and Macassa deliver the goods for Kirkland Lake (0) April 8, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold has recorded record quarterly production at two of its gold mines, Fosterville in Victoria and Macassa in Ontario, Canada.
Swick secures $210m in drilling contracts (0) April 8, 2019 Swick Mining Services has considerably boosted its order book due to several new tender outcomes and contracts both in Australia and internationally.
Immersive Technologies recognises mining excellence at annual awards (0) April 8, 2019 Marking its tenth year, Immersive Technologies recognises the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies utilising simulation as a key driver in the business improvement process.
QRC proposes tax-backed Maroon Fund to finance $491m in community projects (0) April 8, 2019 The Queensland Resources Council has proposed that the Federal Government use tax revenue generated from higher coal prices to establish a $491 million Maroon Fund for Queensland community projects.
Resolute on track to become gold powerhouse at Syama (0) April 8, 2019 Resolute Mining has ameliorated production loss in its Ravenswood operations in Queensland with a record quarterly output in its flagship Syama project in Africa.
Red River posts record zinc, copper and lead production at Thalanga (0) April 8, 2019 Red River Resources has reported record operating performance from its Thalanga zinc operations in Northern Queensland during the March 2019 quarter.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 8, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included Fortescue’s contract awards in the Pilbara, Rio Tinto declaring force majeure on its shipments, Fortescue’s approval for Iron Bridge’s stage ...
Petroleum tax amendments could benefit onshore gas projects (0) April 5, 2019 The Australian Government has passed amendments to the long-standing petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) to exclude the onshore oil and gas industry from its scope.
Panoramic Resources has turnaround March performance with Savannah (0) April 5, 2019 Panoramic Resources’ Savannah nickel project has reported an improvement in mining activities during March – a turnaround result after a poor February performance.
Australian Vanadium on track for pilot study completion in 2019 (0) April 5, 2019 Australian Vanadium (AVL) has completed a large-scale metallurgical and resource sample collection which will accelerate its Australian Vanadium project pilot study off Meekatharra in Western Australia.
Goldcorp receives shareholder approval for Newmont Mining merger (0) April 5, 2019 Goldcorp’s shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the company’s proposed $US10 billion ($14 billion) merger with Newmont Mining.
SRG Global secures Evolution Mining contract worth up to $115m (0) April 5, 2019 SRG Global has received a three-year drill-and-blast services contract with Evolution Mining at several of its Australian gold mines.
Antipa to build off Rio Tinto partnership with ‘aggressive’ exploration (0) April 5, 2019 Antipa Minerals is set to accelerate its 2019 exploration programs and pursue broader gold-copper potential analogous to Rio Tinto’s Winu discovery in the Paterson province of Western Australia.
Indigenous students to reach new heights in robotics (0) April 5, 2019 The Toolooa Indigenous Group Robotics (TIGeR) team is set to join the upcoming robotics competition in Rockhampton, Queensland in August this year.
Lucapa refinances to maximise diamond production (0) April 4, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company aims to reduce its high-cost development debt associated with the delivery of its Mothae diamond mine in Lesotho, South Africa, via funding and refinancing agreements.
Lithium Australia to restore critical metals with Envirostream (0) April 4, 2019 Lithium Australia has acquired a significant interest in battery recycling company Envirostream in line with the Australian Government’s critical minerals ambition in 2019.
Mineral Commodities acquires highest grade flake graphite operation in world (0) April 4, 2019 Mining and exploration company Mineral Commodities Graphite (MRC) has acquired Norwegian company Skaland Graphite, significantly boosting its capacity as a flake graphite producer.
Newcrest to sole fund five exploration programs in 2019 (0) April 4, 2019 Newcrest Mining’s exploration programs with Encounter Resources received a boost today as the company announced it will sole fund programs across the Tanami and West Arunta gold regions in Western ...
Syrah achieves production record at Balama graphite project (0) April 4, 2019 Syrah Resources has cemented its comeback from production issues last year by posting a production record in March at as the Balama graphite project.
Kalium Lakes secures more funds for Beyondie SOP project (0) April 3, 2019 Kalium Lakes has secured a conditional equity investment of $20.8 million from Greenstone Resources at the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (SOPP) in Western Australia.
NRW Holdings boosts $230m contract portfolio at Curragh (0) April 3, 2019 NRW Holdings has received about $72 million worth of work from Coronado Curragh, with the largest package being a $50 million addition to its existing contract at the Curragh coal ...
Boss discovers ‘major breakthrough’ for Honeymoon uranium expansion (0) April 3, 2019 Boss Resources has commenced the second phase of its Honeymoon uranium project restart in SA, confirming its potential expansion into a 3.2 million pound-a-year operation.
Fortescue awards $35m contract to Pilbara businesses (0) April 3, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a major component overhaul and replacement services (MCORS) contract to three contractors based in Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Wet disk snubber upgrade lowers maintenance on Cat rope shovels (0) April 3, 2019 Caterpillar has introduced a new wet disk snubber upgrade for dipper doors on its 7495 series electric rope shovels, built specifically for removing large amounts of overburden and ore at ...
MICROMINE releases field logging program Geobank Mobile 2019 (0) April 3, 2019 Mining software company Micromine has released the latest version of its field logging program, Geobank Mobile 2019, which inclkudes several upgrades and features.
Female representation in STEM to be pushed in the next decade (0) April 3, 2019 Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has launched the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, which has found under-representation and under-utilisation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ...
Komatsu P&H surface drill makes for safer operation through automation (0) April 3, 2019 Komatsu has unveiled the first of a new line of surface mining dill rigs featuring autonomous capabilities for safer operation and greater productivity.
Fenner Dunlop receives conveyor contract at South Flank (0) April 2, 2019 BHP has awarded a $16 million overland conveyor belt contract to Fenner Dunlop at its South Flank project in Western Australia.
Independence Group to unlock value of nickel sulphate from Nova (0) April 2, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has advanced its pre-feasibility study on its downstream nickel-cobalt extraction process, which involves hydrometallurgy of nickel sulphide concentrate in lieu of conventional smelting and refining methods.
Fortescue approves $3.7bn Iron Bridge stage two expansion (0) April 2, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite and joint venture partner Formosa Steel have approved the development of the stage two Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers fifth major diamond from Mothae (0) April 2, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 55-carat diamond from its Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Lincom Group and McLanahan announce partnership (0) April 2, 2019 Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) Lincom Group and McLanahan Corporation have signed a contract that will see the former become the official Australian distributor of McLanahan’s sand and aggregates processing range.
BHP takes production hit at Port Hedland due to cyclone (0) April 2, 2019 BHP expects to lose around six to eight million tonnes of production due to closures at Port Hedland in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Veronica.
Liebherr enhances performance of ultra-class mining trucks (0) April 1, 2019 Liebherr has increased the payload capacity of its T 264 ultra-class mining trucks to 240 tonnes following the implementation of new upgrades.
NRW commits to Gascoyne raising for Dalgaranga project (0) April 1, 2019 Gascoyne Resources has announced an equity raising worth $24.4 million in order to gain working capital and funds for its struggling Dalgaranga gold project in Murchison, Western Australia.
Aus Tin to support construction of Tasmanian wind farm (0) April 1, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has signed an agreement with Lucas Total Contract Solutions to support a $280 million wind farm development near its Granville East open cut mine in Tasmania.
Evolution inks gold-copper JV agreement at Murchison (0) April 1, 2019 Evolution Mining has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Enterprise Metals over the latter’s large, early-stage Murchison exploration project in central Western Australia.
Mining moguls make their mark in Australia’s wealthiest 250 (0) April 1, 2019 Seventeen of Australia’s richest 250 built their wealth upon the mining sector, with Hancock Prospecting’s Gina Rinehart leading the cohort with $13.12 billion.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure due to cyclone damage (0) April 1, 2019 Rio Tinto has announced disruptions to certain iron ore shipments from Western Australia following the impact of Cyclone Veronica.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 1, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included plans to restart the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine, Wesfarmers’ bid for Lynas, the impact of cyclones on mining operations, ...
Mining upturn drives $278bn export forecast (0) March 29, 2019 Australia’s resource export values are expected to hit $278 billion in 2018–2019, a “sizeable upward revision” due to an improved outlook for iron ore, according to forecasts by chief economist ...
Conveyor maintenance revolution is live (0) March 29, 2019 Rema Edge, a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution from the Rema Tip Top Technologies group of products has been transmitting live conveyor performance data from a test-site at a ...
Australia to be critical minerals powerhouse (0) March 29, 2019 Australia has mapped out its 2019 critical minerals strategy which envisions the country as a world leader in exploration, extraction, production and the processing of critical minerals.
Monadelphous builds $212m South Flank contract portfolio (0) March 29, 2019 BHP has awarded a second construction contract at the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Monadelphous.
Pilbara Minerals achieves commercial production as growth plans evolve (0) March 29, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has declared commercial production at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia and is looking for partners to support its stage three offtake.
Tropicana underground expansion receives nod (0) March 28, 2019 The Tropicana joint venture has cemented the Western Australian gold mine’s future by approving the Boston Shaker underground development.
BHP, CSIRO join forces to improve community engagement (0) March 28, 2019 BHP is giving local communities the opportunity to express their views on the projects that the company operates through CSIRO’s Local Voices initiative.
SIMEC, Havilah extend exclusivity on South Australia iron ore projects (0) March 28, 2019 Havilah Resources has agreed to provide SIMEC Mining additional time to carry out due diligence at two of its iron ore projects, Grants and Maldorky.
Gascoyne posts $47m loss as Dalgaranga suffers setbacks (0) March 28, 2019 Gascoyne Resources incurred a net loss of $47.2 million in the six months ended December 31 last year, the company has announced.
Kidman receives $141m funding boost for Mt Holland (0) March 28, 2019 Kidman Resources has sealed a $US100 million ($141 million) loan agreement with joint venture (JV) partner Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) to fund the Mt Holland lithium project ...
Komatsu moves closer to fully autonomous dozer dream (0) March 28, 2019 Komatsu has unveiled the D375Ai-8 ‘intelligent’ dozer, the company’s first mining dozer featuring its Machine Control system.
Gregory Crinum coal mine to restart following BMA sale (0) March 28, 2019 Sojitz is plotting the restart of the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine in Queensland after completing a $100 million acquisition of the site from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Built to endure the toughest conditions (0) March 28, 2019 Malcolm Thompson Pumps’ renowned Stalker ISO Chrome iron pumps are designed for longevity in tough mining conditions.
RNC Minerals pursues funding for Higginsville gold purchase (0) March 28, 2019 RNC Minerals is entering a new financing round to provide capital for the company’s acquisition of Westgold Resources’ Higginsville gold operation in Western Australia.
Red River outshines expectations at Thalanga (0) March 28, 2019 Red River’s development at its Thalanga copper-lead-zinc operations in northern Queensland has led to recoveries that exceeded expectations.
Coal on backburner as PM reveals funding shortlist for energy projects (0) March 27, 2019 Only one coal-based energy project has made the Australian Government’s shortlist for the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program, designed to deliver technology-neutral, low-cost electricity generation to Australia.
Rio Tinto to take grounds at Paterson JV with further exploration (0) March 27, 2019 Rio Tinto is committed to invest $3.4 million in the exploration of the Citadel project farm-in and joint venture (JV) with Antipa Minerals in Western Australia this year.
MRC Graphite awards contract to Mondium ahead of construction (0) March 27, 2019 Mineral Commodities’ subsidiary MRC Graphite has awarded an early start engineering contract to Mondium for its Munglinup graphite operations in Western Australia as the company moves closer to a final ...
Pilbara Minerals sets up next Pilgangoora expansion (0) March 27, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has reinforced the potential to increase the processing capacity at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia by 50 per cent in a stage three expansion.
Rio Tinto operations return to normal after cyclones (0) March 27, 2019 Rio Tinto has reopened all of the operations in Western Australia and Queensland that were temporarily closed in anticipation of the cyclones on both sides of the country.
Australia registers export records across key mining states (0) March 27, 2019 Robust coal exports in both New South Wales and Queensland prove market demand remains strong amid carbon emission concerns and decisions to abandon coal.
Lynas fends off $1.5bn Wesfarmers takeover bid (0) March 27, 2019 Lynas Corporation plans to make Wesfarmers work for a takeover of the rare earths company
Dacian Gold on track for 200,000oz rate despite obstacles (0) March 26, 2019 Dacian Gold remains confident it is on track to achieve the annualised run-rate at the Mt Morgans operation in Western Australia, despite a reduction in its 2019 financial year gold ...
Glencore, Macarthur Minerals ink 10-year Lake Giles iron ore offtake (0) March 26, 2019 Macarthur Minerals has entered into a life-of-mine offtake agreement to provide iron ore from its Lake Giles project in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia to Glencore.
Rio Tinto, Vale named most innovative companies in the world (0) March 26, 2019 Rio Tinto made it to Boston Consulting Group’s annual list of the 50 most innovative companies worldwide for its use of artificial intelligence and platforms.
Westgold to sell Higginsville gold operation to RNC for $50m (0) March 26, 2019 RNC Minerals has agreed to purchase Westgold Resources’ Higginsville gold operation in the Norseman region of Western Australia.
Wesfarmers lobs $1.5bn offer at Lynas (0) March 26, 2019 Wesfarmers has set its sights on Lynas Corporation with a $1.5 billion takeover bid.
Kalium Lakes scores 10-year offtake deal with German potash company (0) March 26, 2019 Kalium Lakes has finalised a deal to supply German fertiliser company K+S with up to 90,000 tonnes a year of sulphate of potash (SOP) over a 10-year period.
Austmine to showcase the ‘next horizon’ for mining innovation (0) March 26, 2019 Austmine is now the leading mining innovation conference in the world, according to chief executive officer Christine Gibbs Stewart.
Jupiter Mines to make move at Central Yilgarn iron ore projects (0) March 25, 2019 Jupiter Mines could bring its Australian operations back to life with the restart of the Central Yilgarn iron ore projects in Western Australia.
BHP chief backs ‘economic importance’ of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (0) March 25, 2019 BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie has lauded China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in a speech in Beijing.
Atlas Copco brings ‘unparalleled level of service’ to WA (0) March 25, 2019 Atlas Copco has converted a large warehouse to carry out major overhaul work that’s not always possible on site in its new Western Australian headquarter in Perth.
Sandfire sets up JV with White Rock (0) March 25, 2019 Sandfire Resources is expanding its North American presence with plans to work with White Rock Minerals to explore and develop the multi-commodity Red Mountain project in Alaska, United States.
Coal racing Australia towards exports record in 2019 (0) March 25, 2019 Coal companies are expected to turn away from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) this year to maximise the value of their existing assets on the back of high prices and a ...
Rio Tinto suspends Pilbara operations due to cyclone (0) March 25, 2019 Rio Tinto has temporarily halted rail operations and mining at the Robe Valley project in the Pilbara in response to Cyclone Veronica.
The top five mining stories last week (0) March 25, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included an autonomous truck incident in the Pilbara, mining companies bracing for cyclones across Australia, rehabilitation plans in Queensland, and more.
Rio Tinto, BHP take action as cyclones hit (0) March 22, 2019 Major miners Rio Tinto and BHP are gearing up in preparation for the cyclones on both the west and east coasts of Australia.
Volatility in coal sector exerts pressure on jobs (0) March 22, 2019 Problems facing the coal sector have lowered the demand for mining jobs in Queensland.
Equipment supplier Lincom Group delivers 10th mine spec machine to valued customer (0) March 22, 2019 The Lincom Group a leading provider of material processing equipment, has just delivered the last machine of a 10-machine deal to a valued customer in New South Wales.
St Barbara cuts gold production outlook at Gwalia (0) March 22, 2019 St Barbara has reduced its gold production target at the Gwalia mine in Western Australia for the remaining first half of 2019.
Perth Mint signs agreement with Security Matters to protect its gold (0) March 22, 2019 Security Matters is collaborating with the Perth Mint to develop bespoke tracing technology.
Pure Alumina to fast track production with Polar Sapphire acquisition (0) March 22, 2019 Victoria-based Pure Alumina plans to purchase Canadian company Polar Sapphire for $C25.7 million ($27.1 million) to consolidate its position as a high-purity alumina (HPA) producer.
Fortescue ignites Christmas Creek light vehicle automation trial (0) March 22, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is set to commence an autonomous light vehicle trial at its Christmas Creek iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Riversdale shareholders reject Hancock’s $591m takeover offer (0) March 22, 2019 Hancock Prospecting’s takeover bid for Riversdale Resources has hit a hurdle after two prominent shareholders rejected the offer.
WA Government to complete closure of ex-mining town Wittenoom (0) March 21, 2019 The Western Australian Government is to finalise the closure of Wittenoom, a former town known for its asbestos mining activity from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Blackham sets sights on 250,000oz a year at Matilda-Wiluna (0) March 21, 2019 Blackham Resources plans to raise $25.8 million to back its transition to a 100,000 ounce a year gold producer and beyond.
BHP makes move on Ecuador copper project (0) March 21, 2019 BHP has taken a key step towards reaching an $US82 million ($114.5 million) earn-in and joint venture agreement with Luminex Resources at the Tarqui copper project in Ecuador, South America.
Labor plans mining technology centre in Perth if elected (0) March 21, 2019 The Australian Labor Party intends to develop a $46 million mining technology centre in Perth, Western Australia, if it wins the upcoming federal election.
Aeris sets up acquisition of Glencore copper mine (0) March 21, 2019 Aeris Resources could acquire Glencore’s CSA copper mine in Cobar, New South Wales, for a combined value of $US625 million ($878 million).
Anglo American, BMA put thousands of hectares of QLD land into rehab (0) March 21, 2019 The major Queensland coal miners have expressed their commitment to rehabilitating key mining areas in the state.