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- Newcrest, BHP among NSW job boosters (0) February 24, 2021
Gold, iron ore and coal mining companies have helped deliver an additional 1300 jobs to New South Wales’ mining sector in 2019-20.
- Iron ore exports sink in January: ABS (0) February 24, 2021
Australia’s iron ore exports have declined following port shutdowns in Port Hedland due to cyclone concerns, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
- BMA grants Caval Ridge maintenance contract (0) February 24, 2021
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has awarded a contract to Jord International to address a maintenance hazard during filter press repairs at the Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland.
- Macmahon maintains positive post-COVID outlook (0) February 23, 2021
Macmahon Holdings has maintained a $7 billion tender pipeline despite a slower first half of the 2021 fiscal year.
- IMARC 2021 to return as outdoor event (0) February 23, 2021
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is set to transition to an in-person event at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Victoria after holding an online event in 2020.
- MCA maps out vaccine priorities for resources sector (0) February 23, 2021
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has identified resource sector workforce sub-groups which will be given priority COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Monadelphous confident in future contract security (0) February 23, 2021
Monadelphous has flagged lithium, gold, copper and nickel as prospective areas to secure future contracts for the company, off the back of almost $1 billion in revenue for the first ...
- Copper climbs to near-decade high (0) February 23, 2021
Copper has reached its highest price on the London Metal Exchange since September 2011 after an 11th straight monthly gain.
- Position Partners acquires Imex for laser positioning technology (0) February 23, 2021
Position Partners has strengthened its supply of laser positioning and levelling equipment after acquiring Australian-based company Imex.
- Innovative mining leaders take the stage for Austmine 2021 (0) February 23, 2021
Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence Mining Innovation Conference & Exhibition is set to open the stage to a host of high-calibre guest speakers, including David Moult, who took on the role ...
- Anglo American shuts Moranbah North amid gas threat (0) February 23, 2021
Anglo American has evacuated its workforce from the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland due to rising gas levels behind the mine’s longwall.
- Syrah to resume Balama operation (0) February 22, 2021
Syrah Resources is set to restart production at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique as local COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
- MACA flags Sino Iron project extension potential (0) February 22, 2021
MACA is set to secure a three year project extension at CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron operation at Cape Preston in Western Australia.
- Shortage in global iron ore supply to stay: Rio Tinto (0) February 22, 2021
Rio Tinto is anticipating another strong year for iron ore in 2021 due to sustained demand from steel producers.
- Newmont to uplift Australian production (0) February 22, 2021
Newmont expects to produce over 1.3 million ounces of gold from its Australian operations this year, with the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia as the top contributor.
- Pilbara Minerals CEO expects acceleration in lithium recovery (0) February 22, 2021
Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Ken Brinsden has noted a quick recovery in the lithium raw material supply chain, underpinning the company’s production increase.
- What makes ATG gloves different? (0) February 22, 2021
ATG’s technology platforms are continuously developed by a core team that matches market research and marketing analysis with the latest technological developments.
- Pilbara rock touches down on Mars (0) February 19, 2021
A rock from Marble Bar in Western Australia’s Pilbara region could hold the key to confirming if there was life on Mars
- Rio Tinto freight agreement connects Pilbara with Asia (0) February 19, 2021
Rio Tinto will be able to ship its Western Australian iron ore directly to Singapore thanks to a new commercial freight shipping service.
- Fenix conquers shipment hurdles (0) February 19, 2021
Fenix Resources has set sail with its maiden iron ore shipment from the Iron Ridge project in Western Australia after overcoming mechanical issues.
- Greatland targets next Havieron-style discovery (0) February 19, 2021
Greatland Gold has applied for an exploration license that holds a similar magnetic target to the Havieron project in the Paterson Region of Western Australia.
- Government strategy to drive resources jobs (0) February 19, 2021
The Australian Government has developed a strategy to give Australian workers the skills they need to meet future demand for jobs in the resources sector.
- South32 to resolve Dendrobium setback (0) February 19, 2021
South32 has withdrawn its guidance for the Dendrobium coal mine extension in New South Wales after the state’s Independent Planning Commission blocked the extension project earlier this month.
- OceanaGold anticipates gold production wave (0) February 19, 2021
OceanaGold is expecting its gold production to increase by 20 per cent this year to between 340,000 to 380,000 ounces.
- Fortescue to slow Iron Bridge development (0) February 18, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group will continue limited project works on critical path items on the Iron Bridge magnetite project during the next 12 weeks, following a review to the project’s finances.
- OZ Minerals hones in on 2021 copper growth (0) February 18, 2021
OZ Minerals is expecting major growth from its Australian assets this year off the back of strong production at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 18, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Ora Banda Mining, Carpentaria Resources, Yandal Resources and more.
- Rio Tinto targets green future for long-term success (0) February 18, 2021
Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm has flagged greening the company’s operations and repairing relationships with Traditional Owners as key priorities for 2021.
- NRW to strengthen presence in critical minerals (0) February 18, 2021
NRW chief executive and managing director Jules Pemberton is anticipating further growth to its minerals, energy and technologies (MET) capabilities following the takeover of Primero Group.
- Bellevue plots construction of WA gold mine (0) February 18, 2021
Bellevue Gold has completed a stage one feasibility study (FS) for its namesake project in Western Australia, with the first gold pour targeted towards the end of 2022.
- Wesfarmers, SQM commit to $1.8bn Mt Holland project (0) February 18, 2021
Wesfarmers and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) have pulled the trigger on the $US1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) Mt Holland lithium project in Western Australia.
- Nickel prices rocket to six-year high (0) February 17, 2021
Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have reached their highest point since September 2014 off the back of battery demand predictions in 2021.
- Liebherr, ThoroughTec ink training simulator agreement (0) February 17, 2021
Liebherr Mining has teamed up with ThoroughTec Simulation to provide operators with advanced training stimulators to safely enhance their skills with heavy mining equipment.
- Tight supply and demand of iron ore to stay: BHP (0) February 17, 2021
BHP expects iron ore demand will remain strong due to increases in Chinese steelmaker activity.
- Whitehaven renews sales contracts despite soft market (0) February 17, 2021
Whitehaven Coal has reported a 79 per cent decline in its earnings during the second half of last year on the prior corresponding period due to the pressures of low ...
- St Barbara prepares Gwalia comeback (0) February 17, 2021
St Barbara is plotting a strategy to increase production at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia after output fell in 2020 due to a series of challenges.
- Fortescue leadership cull amid Iron Bridge fallout (0) February 17, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed that its chief operating officer and two company directors have resigned following a review of the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
- Evolution pursues Cowal, Red Lake expansion (0) February 17, 2021
Evolution Mining has boosted its ore reserves by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year following expansion of its inventory at the Cowal underground gold mine in New South Wales.
- Gruyere JV to raise gold production (0) February 16, 2021
Gold Road Resources expects gold production at the Gruyere mine in Western Australia to reach up to 300,000 ounces this year.
- Maximus webs out Redback gold plans (0) February 16, 2021
Maximus Resources has unearthed gold grades as high as 48.4 grams per tonne at the Redback deposit near Western Australian gold and nickel mining district, Kambalda.
- Victorian mining industry value climbs (0) February 16, 2021
Victoria’s gold industry production value has jumped by almost $1 billion in the past year, according to Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report 2019-2020.
- Image flags lower Boonanarring production (0) February 16, 2021
Image Resources has set a lower production target at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia in 2021 despite hitting last year’s guidance.
- BHP to strengthen iron ore assets amid price uncertainty (0) February 16, 2021
BHP has constructed 90 per cent of the South Flank iron ore project in Western Australia, keeping the development on track to start production by mid 2021.
- SRG Global locks in $150m Fortescue contract (0) February 16, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a five-year, $150 million contract for maintenance and shutdown services across its rail and port sites in Western Australia to SRG Global.
- Fortescue drives Chichester Hub autonomous light vehicles forward (0) February 16, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has advanced its futuristic mining mobility plans, deploying four autonomous Ford Ranger light vehicles at the Chichester Hub mining operations in Western Australia.
- Atlas Iron hits Sanjiv Ridge crushing milestone (0) February 15, 2021
Atlas Iron has crushed first direct shipping ore at the Sanjiv Ridge (formerly Corunna Downs) mine in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
- Aurizon anticipates coal export growth (0) February 15, 2021
Aurizon Holdings is confident of the long-term demand for Australian coal from international markets despite a 10 per cent drop in exports during the second half of last year.
- Anglo American to halve Aquila water consumption (0) February 15, 2021
Anglo American has commissioned a reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at the Aquila metallurgical coal project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
- FLSmidth breaks ground with gravity concentration (0) February 15, 2021
FLSmidth has launched the Knelson GX Concentrating Cones to enhance recovery of precious metals.
- Fenix delays maiden iron ore shipment (0) February 15, 2021
Fenix Resources has suspended loading of its maiden iron ore shipment after facing mechanical issues that resulted in an oil spill at Geraldton Port in Western Australia.
- Miners swoop on rare earth opportunities (0) February 12, 2021
Australian miners are making moves on rare earths projects as the commodity gains momentum driven by demand from the electric vehicle (EV) market.
- Newcrest to pursue growth beyond Tier 1 assets (0) February 12, 2021
Newcrest Mining managing director Sandeep Biswas has revealed that the company intends to expand its asset holding by adding more Tier 1 and Tier 2 orebodies to its gold portfolio.
- DDH1 to float on ASX amid rising drill activities (0) February 12, 2021
Australia’s largest diamond core drilling contractor DDH1 is set to float on the ASX by launching an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $150 million.
- Macmahon wins $220m Deflector gold mine contract (0) February 12, 2021
Macmahon Holdings has signed a four-year, $220 million contract with Silver Lake Resources to perform mining works at the Deflector gold-copper mine in Western Australia.
- Coal to dominate India’s energy generation until 2040 (0) February 12, 2021
Coal is forecast to hold its top position as India’s largest single source of electricity in 2040, despite the rising use of renewable energy, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Komatsu commissions Australian-first ultra-class truck (0) February 12, 2021
Komatsu has furthered the sustainability of Australian mining by commissioning an advanced low-emission mining truck, the Tier-4 930E-5.
- Newcrest backs away from WA joint venture (0) February 11, 2021
Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from its joint venture (JV) with Encounter Resources at the Aileron copper-gold-rare earths project in Western Australia.
- Northern Star renews underground strategy for greener operations (0) February 11, 2021
Northern Star Resources has released its climate change strategy as a merged company on the eve of it officially joining forces with Super Pit co-owner Saracen Mineral Holdings.
- Isatis.neo makes geostatistics accessible to resource teams (0) February 11, 2021
Isatis.neo is Geovariances’ smart and powerful software solution for resource estimation and comprehensive geostatistical studies.
- Newmont maintains industry leading gold reserves (0) February 11, 2021
Newmont Corporation increased its gold reserves by six million ounces to 94.2 million during 2020 despite facing the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 11, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Greatland Gold, Department of Regional New South Wales, Auroch Minerals and more.
- Wodgina lithium project to remain on hold (0) February 11, 2021
Joint venture partners Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) will keep the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia on care and maintenance despite improving market conditions for the commodity.
- Bathurst to cease NZ coal operation (0) February 11, 2021
Bathurst Resources is set to close its Canterbury coal mine on the South Island of New Zealand due to ongoing costs and regulatory delays.
- BHP, JFE to decarbonise steelmaking (0) February 11, 2021
BHP has established another working collaboration that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the steelmaking process, this time with Japanese Steel producer JFE Steel.
- Saracen says sayonara to ASX (0) February 10, 2021
Saracen Mineral Holdings has exited the ASX on a high after merging with fellow Super Pit operator Northern Star Resources, today reporting gold production records from its Western Australian operations.
- Metals X to sell copper assets to Cyprium (0) February 10, 2021
Metals X has agreed to sell its copper portfolio, including the Nifty copper operation, to Cyprium Metals for $60 million.
- Pantoro to restart Norseman with $57m contract (0) February 10, 2021
GR Engineering Services is set to deliver $57 million worth of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for Pantoro at the Norseman gold project in Western Australia.
- GWR completes first iron ore shipment (0) February 10, 2021
Golden West Resources (GWR) has embarked on its maiden iron ore shipment, overcoming wet weather and haulage issues.
- Northern Minerals eyes early Browns Range production (0) February 10, 2021
Northern Minerals expects to receive first cashflow from the Browns Range project in Western Australia two years earlier than expected by developing a standalone beneficiation plant.
- SIMPEC, IronMerge establish JV (0) February 10, 2021
SIMPEC expects to enhance its ability to win work in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after forming a joint venture (JV) with Aboriginal-owned mining and civil works service company, IronMerge.
- Mach sets up expansion at Mount Pleasant (0) February 9, 2021
Mach Energy Australia submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the New South Wales Government to double the Mount Pleasant coal mine’s output.
- Pilbara to lead decades of Australian iron ore prosperity (0) February 9, 2021
Australia’s iron ore resource base is capable of sustaining production for at least six decades, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
- Rio Tinto implements stricter FIFO health screening (0) February 9, 2021
Rio Tinto has introduced antigen screening at its Perth Airport operations control centre in response to last week’s COVID-19 lockdown in Western Australia.
- Caterpillar, ThoroughTec ink global data agreement (0) February 9, 2021
Caterpillar Mining has chosen ThoroughTec Simulation as its approved supplier of mining equipment simulators via a global agreement.
- Argyle closure to offset 2021 diamond production lift (0) February 9, 2021
Australia is one of four countries responsible for the substantial decrease in rough diamond production during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Epiroc updates drill bits for longer life (0) February 9, 2021
Epiroc has launched two drill bit products, the Omega S rotary and Epsilon² tricone, to boost drilling performance and longevity in underground and surface mining.
- Fortescue hands communications contract to Aqura (0) February 9, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded communications company Aqura Technologies with a $1.1 million infrastructure contract for the Kangi accomodation village in Western Australia.
- Australia to produce 25% of world’s nickel supply (0) February 8, 2021
Global nickel demand is expected to rise by 2.6 million tonnes in 2040, with Australia’s greenfield and brownfield projects to play a significant role in future demand, according to a ...
- NT sinks seabed mining plans (0) February 8, 2021
The Northern Territory Government has decided not to lift a ban on seabed mining in its waters following a public consultation last October.
- Ora Banda pours first Davyhurst gold (0) February 8, 2021
Ora Banda Mining has poured its first gold at the Davyhurst project in Western Australia after recommissioning the operation’s process plant.
- Fenix JV to expand Iron Ridge resource (0) February 8, 2021
Fenix Resources has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Scorpion Minerals for iron ore tenements that are adjacent to the Iron Ridge project in Western Australia.
- Iron ore, gold, copper break export records (0) February 8, 2021
Australia’s resources industry has delivered revenue records for iron ore, gold and copper in 2020, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
- NTM Gold wins lease ahead of Dacian merger (0) February 5, 2021
NTM Gold has received a mining lease for the Redcliffe gold project in Western Australia, drawing it closer to the potential development of a mine hub.
- Glencore coal output drops amid soft market (0) February 5, 2021
Glencore has suffered a blow to its Australian coal production across all product categories during the second half of last year.
- Swick flicks demerger aside until 2022 (0) February 5, 2021
Swick Mining Services has deferred the demerger of Orexplore Technologies until the 2022 financial year.
- Rinehart invests in lithium as prices hike (0) February 5, 2021
Lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has secured commitments for $120 million in funding, with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting becoming a significant investor in the company.
- WA FIFO work to return under strict health protocols (0) February 5, 2021
Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers will be allowed to travel from the Perth, Peel and South West regions this weekend, pending no further locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
- South32 coal mine extension axed (0) February 5, 2021
South32’s proposed mine life extension for the Dendrobium mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the New South Wales Government Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
- RMX’s rare earth results could spark catalysts to come (0) February 5, 2021
Promising results from an assessment of radiometric data at Red Mountain Mining’s Mt Mansbridge heavy rare earths project has put the company in a strong position to reach several milestones ...
- Iron ore prices resurface after dive (0) February 4, 2021
The price of Australian iron ore fines has moved back above $US150 ($US196.31) per dry metric tonne after sharp falls in recent weeks.
- Australian Government amends Native Title Act (0) February 4, 2021
Australian Parliament has passed the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2020, which allows a native title to impose conditions for land use agreements.
- New Acland delay prompts calls for reform (0) February 4, 2021
New Hope Group’s proposal for the stage three expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland has received another setback with the High Court of Australia referring the case ...
- SRG Global receives Great Western contract ahead of mining start (0) February 4, 2021
Pit N Portal Mining Services has awarded a drill and blast contract at Red 5’s Great Western gold mine in Western Australia to SRG Global.
- BHP extends Pilbara education program (0) February 4, 2021
BHP has renewed an education partnership agreement with the Western Australian Government that will help prepare students across the Pilbara region for school.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 4, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Cardinal Resources, BCI Minerals, Kal Tire and more.
- K2fly backs up Sateva acquisition with Decipher deal (0) February 4, 2021
K2fly is set to acquire Decipher’s mining business to strengthen the former’s growing suite in tailings and rehabilitation solutions, after nearly a year of partnership.
- White Rock Minerals to buy AusStar for $23m (0) February 4, 2021
White Rock Minerals is set to acquire AuStar Gold for $23 million in a deal that will help it become an Australian gold producer.
- Mining job seekers consider move to renewables sector (0) February 3, 2021
Almost half of the mining industry’s workforce is considering a move to renewables, according to a recruitment report.
- BHP to halve Nickel West emissions (0) February 3, 2021
BHP has signed a renewable power purchase agreement with Risen Energy to slash emissions at the Nickel West Kwinana refinery in Western Australia by up to 50 per cent.
- Ravenswood expansion boosts North Queensland businesses (0) February 3, 2021
Ravenswood Gold is ramping up the expansion of the Ravenswood mine in North Queensland, creating more than 160 new jobs.
- Copper to ascend in 2021 (0) February 3, 2021
Copper has been forecast to outdo the performance of other mining commodities this year, according to a White & Case 2021 survey.
- Ok Tedi bounces back after fire (0) February 3, 2021
Ok Tedi Mining has returned to usual production levels after a fire damaged two processing circuits at the Papua New Guinean copper-gold-silver mine during December.
- Boss to fast track Honeymoon as supply shortages loom (0) February 3, 2021
Boss Energy is on track to complete an enhanced feasibility study (EFS) on the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia in the coming quarter, with anticipation for a uranium price ...
- Cokal contracts Harmoni for coking coal project (0) February 3, 2021
Cokal has appointed Indonesia’s Harmoni Panca Utama to provide contract mining services at the Bumi Barito Mineral coal development project in the country’s Central Kalimantan province.
- MACA reports $3bn in contracts with Downer acquisition (0) February 2, 2021
MACA has completed a takeover of Downer’s Mining West business, including its four ongoing contracts in Western Australia.
- Leading Australian gold miner enlists Minetek for custom ventilation (0) February 2, 2021
A leading Australian gold miner has hired Minetek to deliver a custom ventilation solution for an underground crusher in central New South Wales.
- Barminco contract at Agnew extended to 2023 (0) February 2, 2021
Gold Fields has awarded a $200 million contract extension to Barminco for underground mining at the Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
- WA miners suspend FIFO flights until Friday (0) February 2, 2021
BHP and Fortescue Metals Group are among mining companies that have cancelled fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flights to and from Perth during this week’s lockdown in Western Australia.
- Reddit investors switch to silver (0) February 2, 2021
Silver prices have shot up to an eight-year high of almost $US30 ($39.35) after Reddit investors moved from GameStop shares to purchasing the precious metal.
- Mineral from Mars found in Antarctic ice (0) February 2, 2021
Researchers in Antarctica have stumbled upon traces of jarosite, a mineral commonly found on Mars, which might confirm theories suggesting there is water on the red planet.
- Aggreko on path to net zero emissions by 2050 (0) February 2, 2021
Aggreko plans to invest up to $600 million a year to support the mining sector’s energy transition, responding to the industry’s requests for energy alternatives to fossil diesel.
- WA lockdown disrupts Perth FIFO workers (0) February 1, 2021
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in Western Australia have been impacted by the state government’s decision to impose a snap five-day lockdown on three regions last night.
- Fosterville keeps Kirkland Lake afloat as Canadian mines struggle (0) February 1, 2021
Kirkland Lake Gold president and chief executive officer Tony Makuch has described 2020 as the company’s best year ever despite it withdrawing production guidance in April due to the COVID-19 ...
- Calidus continues Warrawoona expansion (0) February 1, 2021
Calidus Resources has acquired the remaining share in the tenements that are located at the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia from Novo Resources.
- OZ Minerals to begin Carrapateena block cave expansion (0) February 1, 2021
OZ Minerals has received board approval to progress the block cave expansion at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia after deferring the decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sandvik rolls out Toro LH410 loader (0) February 1, 2021
Sandvik has unveiled the Toro LH410 loader, which features a superior lift height and revamped technologies for underground mining applications.
- NRW wins $123m Roper Bar contract (0) January 29, 2021
Nathan River Resources has contracted NRW Holdings at the Roper Bar iron ore project in the Northern Territory.
- Western Areas confident of strengthening nickel market (0) January 29, 2021
Western Areas has capitalised on strong nickel trading during the December quarter despite being impacted by lower grades at the Forrestania operations in Western Australia.
- Ernest Henry drives Evolution performance (0) January 29, 2021
Evolution Mining has reported a negative all-in sustaining cost at the Glencore-operated Ernest Henry copper-gold mine in Queensland.
- Rio Tinto continues digital transformation with Palantir (0) January 29, 2021
Rio Tinto has inked a multi-year enterprise partnership with data software company Palantir Technologies to create and combine raw data to represent critical mining operations.
- RMIT offers tech facilities for use by mining partners (0) January 29, 2021
RMIT University and Amira Global have teamed up to allow mining companies to use the university’s test facilities to develop innovation and technology solutions for the resources sector.
- Mining employment smashes records (0) January 29, 2021
Australia’s mining workforce has continued a steady climb in numbers, with national coal mining employment reaching a record high, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
- Anglo American coal output dips with Grosvenor suspension (0) January 29, 2021
Anglo American has reported a 33 per cent drop in its export metallurgical coal production in the December quarter compared with the prior corresponding period.
- Galaxy recharges Mt Cattlin as lithium rebounds (0) January 29, 2021
Galaxy Resources has delivered record shipments of lithium concentrate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalite mine in Western Australia off the back of increased lithium demand.
- Downer, Coates Hire trial digital avoidance barrier (0) January 28, 2021
Downer has joined forces with Coates Hire and Sitech WA to trial a safety technology that prevents massive machinery entering restricted areas in real time.
- Tropicana position strengthens amid IGO exit plans (0) January 28, 2021
IGO has surpassed its production and cost guidances for the December quarter at the Tropicana gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
- Newcrest culls Cadia costs into negative territory (0) January 28, 2021
Newcrest Mining has reported its lowest ever quarterly all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) at the Cadia gold-copper mine in New South Wales.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 28, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Gold Fields, Sandvik and Hastings Technology Metals.
- Fortescue adds record shipments to list of milestones (0) January 28, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has capitalised on strong demand from international customers by finishing the first half of the 2021 financial year with a record 90.7 million tonnes in iron ore ...
- Rio Tinto appoints Australian CEO in executive shake up (0) January 28, 2021
Rio Tinto has unveiled a new executive team, including a chief executive of Australia, chief executive of iron ore and chief operating officer, as it works to rebuild stakeholder trust ...
- Regis plans golden future at McPhillamys (0) January 28, 2021
Regis Resources hopes to commence construction at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales during the second half of the year.
- Newcrest selects Eriez equipment for Cadia Valley expansion (0) January 28, 2021
Newcrest Mining has ordered four Eriez coarse particle flotation equipment, HydroFloat separators, fo stage two of its Cadia Valley expansion project in New South Wales.
- Chalice grows high grade potential at Julimar (0) January 28, 2021
Chalice Mining has defined four additional high-grade zones at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
- Mincor blasts way to Kambalda’s newest nickel mines (0) January 27, 2021
Mincor Resources has completed the first blasts at the Cassini nickel project and Northern Operations in Western Australia after mining contractor Pit N Portal mobilised at both sites.
- Iluka to pause Capel operations (0) January 27, 2021
Iluka Resources will be suspending operations at synthetic rutile kiln 2 (SR2) at the Capel rutile operations in Western Australia from February for three to six months.
- Laneway hits Agate Creek production milestone (0) January 27, 2021
Laneway Resources has poured first gold at the Agate Creek gold mine in North Queensland with the production of a 3.2 kilogram gold dorè bar.
- Grange completes key processing upgrade at Savage River (0) January 27, 2021
Grange Resources is moving closer to producing higher quality iron ore pellets at the Savage River magnetite iron ore operations in Tasmania.
- Silver Lake sets Deflector up for growth (0) January 27, 2021
Silver Lake Resources has ramped up a plant upgrade at the Deflector copper-gold mine in Western Australia, with the project positioned for growth after the current fiscal year.
- BHP, Rio Tinto among most valuable Australian brands (0) January 27, 2021
BHP and Rio Tinto have managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to remain two of Australia’s most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s Australia’s 100 report.
- Australian coal exporters brush Chinese ban aside (0) January 27, 2021
Australia has overcome China’s alleged coal import ban, with its coal exports increasing during December, according to Australian Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt.
- Coda Minerals boosts copper project ownership (0) January 25, 2021
Coda Minerals has secured an additional 19 per cent interest in the Elizabeth Creek copper project in South Australia with Terrace Mining subsidiary Torrens Mining, bringing the company’s total project ...
- Dacian secures Mt Morgans future through merger, exploration (0) January 25, 2021
Dacian Gold has finished its first quarter of solely using open pit and stockpile ore by producing 27,162 ounces of gold at the Mt Morgans mine in Western Australia, putting ...
- Gruyere JV elevates production output (0) January 25, 2021
Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have improved the production rates at the Gruyere joint venture (JV) in Western Australia, while flagging the potential for further increases in 2021.
- Mount Gibson benefits from strong iron ore prices (0) January 25, 2021
Mount Gibson has sold 2.3 metric tonnes of iron ore in the first half of the 2021 financial year ahead of entering a new phase of operations at the Koolan ...
- Perenti locks in $307m of contract wins (0) January 22, 2021
Perenti Global has secured more than $307 million in new work and contract extensions with Evolution Mining, Gold Fields, Western Areas and Consolidated Minerals.
- Port Hedland empties in preparation for Cyclone Lucas (0) January 22, 2021
Port Hedland has cleared all large vessels from the port’s anchorage as Cyclone Lucas approaches the coast of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
- Forrest unveils Fortescue’s green steel plans (0) January 22, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has revealed his ambitions to build Australia’s first green steel pilot plant this year.
- Lynas to feed new US plant with Kalgoorlie rare earths (0) January 22, 2021
Lynas Corporation has inked an agreement with the United States Government to build a light rare earths separation plant in Texas.
- Newcrest, Greatland deliver on Havieron’s accelerated timeline (0) January 22, 2021
Newcrest Mining has commenced early works at the Havieron gold-copper joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia.
- Fortescue guides project development with contract awards (0) January 22, 2021
Fortescue Metals Group has signed an $80 million contract at the Solomon Hub and two contracts worth over $13 million at the Iron Bridge project in Western Australia.
- DRA gains second major Carmichael contract (0) January 21, 2021
Bravus Mining and Resources (formerly Adani) has awarded DRA Global with a $140 million coal preparation contract for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland.
- Coronado confident of Chinese demand for Australian coal (0) January 21, 2021
Coronado Global Resources is hopeful that China’s suspension of Australian coal imports may have a positive long-term effect, with the impact to be offset by global steel producers restarting activities.
- OZ Minerals replaces Downer with Byrnecut at Carrapateena (0) January 21, 2021
Byrnecut will take over as OZ Minerals’ underground mining contractor at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia after incumbent contractor, Downer, announced plans to divest its mining services business.
- South32 moves on from Eagle Downs coal project (0) January 21, 2021
South32 has stepped away from the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland after deciding it’s not financially viable.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 21, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at MACA, Port Augusta Operations, Greenvale Mining and more.
- Northern Star, Saracen performance peaks ahead of merger (0) January 21, 2021
Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings have both delivered operational records just weeks shy of their proposed merger being completed.
- Australia to reform mining qualification design (0) January 21, 2021
The Australian Government is conducting a qualification trial to deliver faster training to the mining sector.
- Pilbara Minerals strengthens Pilgangoora lithium foothold (0) January 21, 2021
Pilbara Minerals has finalised its acquisition of the Altura lithium project in Western Australia from Altura Mining for $201 million.
- Riley mine to Venture into production next quarter (0) January 20, 2021
Venture Minerals has set a pathway for iron ore production at the Riley mine in Tasmania by next quarter after completing construction of the wet screening plant.
- New Century cuts Century rehabilitation bills (0) January 20, 2021
New Century Resources has secured a $14 million cost reduction for the rehabilitation of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
- Major miners grant $100m in contracts to Civmec (0) January 20, 2021
Civmec has won contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and Alcoa of Australia across Western Australia worth a combined value of more than $100 million.
- Alkane amps up gold production guidance (0) January 20, 2021
Alkane Resources is finalising feasibility plans for the Roswell and San Antonio underground mines in New South Wales in the coming months after increasing its gold production guidance by 2000 ...
- BHP sets iron ore record as prices surge (0) January 20, 2021
BHP has capitalised on a 35 per cent increase in prices for its iron ore mined in the Pilbara by delivering a production record for the second half of 2020.
- Yancoal plots NSW coal mine expansion (0) January 20, 2021
Yancoal has flagged the possibility of an underground operation at the Mount Thorley Warkworth thermal and coking coal project in New South Wales.
- Sexual harassment in mining triggers MCA taskforce (0) January 20, 2021
The Australian Human Rights Commission has found that 40 per cent of workers in the mining sector experienced sexual harassment in the past five years.
- Australian iron ore prices rise in China (0) January 19, 2021
Prices for Australia’s high-grade iron ore fines have increased this week after data on China’s steel output in 2020 was revealed.
- Linden seeks Second Fortune with Mako contract (0) January 19, 2021
Linden Gold Alliance has awarded Mako Mining with a $46 million contract for underground mining services at the Second Fortune Gold project in Western Australia.
- SA to transform power station into mining port (0) January 19, 2021
The South Australian Government has given Port Augusta Operations the go-ahead to build a port facility in the Upper Spencer Gulf that will service mining operations.
- QLD miners bunker down for ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi (0) January 19, 2021
Queensland miners have again found themselves facing the potential of an extreme weather event as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi edged closer to Townsville this morning.
- Rio Tinto flags production delay at Winu (0) January 19, 2021
Rio Tinto has pushed its production timeframe at the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia by a year despite drilling progress made in 2020.
- Newmont strengthens Alliance with aviation contract extension (0) January 19, 2021
Newmont Mining has signed a three-year contract extension with Alliance Aviation Services, which provides air-charter services to the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
- A drill designed for drillers (0) January 19, 2021
RTDrill has unveiled its latest down-the-hole hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
- Surge in school girls attend mining camp (0) January 18, 2021
Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines is hosting a record number of secondary school aged girls at the annual Girls’ Focus on Mining Camp in the Goldfields this week.
- Rio Tinto, BHP awaiting permits for US copper project (0) January 18, 2021
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP are continuing to engage with Native American tribes as they seek permission to develop the Resolution copper project in Arizona, the United States.
- New Century ships half a million tonnes of zinc (0) January 18, 2021
New Century Resources is anticipating a rise in zinc prices due to an increase in global demand as governments boost infrastructure projects to drive their economic recovery plans.
- Saracen shareholders back Northern Star merger (0) January 18, 2021
Saracen Mineral Holdings has received virtually unanimous support from its shareholders for the company’s proposed merger with Northern Star Resources.
- FLSmidth puts thyssenkrupp mining business in takeover sights (0) January 18, 2021
FLSmidth is in talks to acquire thyssenkrupp’s mining business, potentially creating further consolidation in the global mining equipment and technology space.
- BHP to act on elevated Pilbara dust levels (0) January 18, 2021
BHP plans to build a first-of-its-kind wind fence in Australia at the Finucane Island off the coast of Port Hedland to mitigate dust issues in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
- QLD considers mine camps to quarantine travellers (0) January 15, 2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is mulling over quarantining overseas travellers returning to the state at mining camps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the state.
- Resolute guides recovery from Syama delays (0) January 15, 2021
Resolute Mining has poured 89,888 ounces of gold in the December quarter despite disruptions at the Syama gold mine in Mali.
- Bardoc moves towards mid-tier position (0) January 15, 2021
Bardoc Gold has progressed its mid-tier aspirations after forming an agreement with MRI Trading AG to acquire the Bardoc project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
- WA Kaolin begins Wickepin plant construction (0) January 15, 2021
WA Kaolin has started building works on the production plant at the Wickepin kaolin clay project in Western Australia.
- Galan claims majority stake in Greenbushes South (0) January 15, 2021
Galan Lithium has joined a band of companies in Western Australia’s South East region in acquiring part of the Greenbushes lithium strike, as it scoops up 80 per cent of ...
- Rio Tinto to commercialise scandium oxide in 2021 (0) January 15, 2021
Rio Tinto has commenced construction of a commercial scale scandium demonstration plant at the For et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Quebec, Canada.
- Weir improves Tronox’s asset management practices (0) January 14, 2021
Weir Minerals has implemented its total asset management plan at Tronox’s mineral sands mine in Cooljarloo, Western Australia to slash maintenance costs and frequency.
- Tasmania to boost visibility of resources sector (0) January 14, 2021
The Tasmanian Government is aiming to grow its mineral resources sector with a $2.4 million upgrade to the Mineral Resources Tasmania Core Library at Mornington.
- Itochu to exit thermal coal business by 2024 (0) January 14, 2021
Itochu Corporation plans to start divesting its thermal coal mining assets in Australia from this year.
- NRW stands by Primero takeover offer (0) January 14, 2021
NRW Holdings has stressed that it will not increase its $100 million takeover bid for Primero Group after declaring a final offer price for the target.
- Whitehaven cautious of project spending (0) January 14, 2021
Whitehaven Coal is wary of investing in its development projects due to turbulent coal markets that have been amplified by Chinese restrictions on imports from Australia.
- Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 14, 2021
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Regis Resources, AuStar Gold, Vango Mining and more.
- Rio Tinto secures longer future at NZ aluminium smelter (0) January 14, 2021
Rio Tinto will extend operations at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand until 2024 thanks to a new electricity agreement struck with Meridian Energy.
- Shandong Gold to seal Cardinal acquisition (0) January 13, 2021
The fight for Cardinal Resources ownership is nearing a conclusion after all of the company’s directors accepted Shandong Gold Mining’s takeover bid.
- Core receives key government approval for Finniss (0) January 13, 2021
The Northern Territory Government has granted Core Lithium with a mining lease for the BP33 lithium deposit, which is a key component of the Finniss lithium project near Darwin.
- RPMGlobal advances mine design process (0) January 13, 2021
RPMGlobal’s Strategic Design Optimiser for stope development and design will hit its first mine site in 2021 following an inaugural sale to a Canadian mine.
- Rio Tinto in danger of Oyu Tolgoi roadblock (0) January 13, 2021
The Government of Mongolia will review and evaluate Rio Tinto’s plans for the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project if the development does not prove to be economically beneficial.
- Fosterville record boosts Kirkland Lake’s production increase (0) January 13, 2021
Kirkland Lake Gold has continued growing its cornerstone assets in Australia and Canada, boosting its gold production by 41 per cent in the 2020 financial year.
- BHP seeks scope 3 emissions cut from iron ore (0) January 13, 2021
BHP’s in-house capital unit, BHP Ventures, has participated in Boston Metal’s $US50 million ($64 million) funding to develop a technology that converts iron ore to steel with zero carbon emissions.
- Newcrest gives Havieron project green light (0) January 13, 2021
Newcrest Mining has received regulatory and funding approval for the Havieron joint venture with Greatland Gold in Western Australia.
- Roy Hill alters plans for Pilbara mine (0) January 12, 2021
Roy Hill Iron Ore has amended its Pilbara mine proposal to significantly increase its ground disturbance footprint, incorporate a water strategy and revise waste material management.
- Microwaved coal turns into graphite (0) January 12, 2021
Researchers have discovered that coal powder can be transformed into graphite using a conventional microwave oven.
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