QLD resources sector creates new job every hour over a year (0) June 22, 2018 The Queensland resources sector has welcomed 8400 new jobs over the past 12 months, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), equivalent to one job every hour.
Thiess awarded $225m contract by BHP for Rocky’s Reward (0) June 22, 2018 CIMIC Group-owned Thiess has been awarded a major $255 million contract to continue to provide mining services at BHP Nickel West’s Rocky’s Reward nickel mine in Western Australia. Thiess has ...
GFG Alliance explores potential of Havilah iron ore projects (0) June 21, 2018 GFG Alliance’s SIMEC Mining has agreed to determine the development and commercialisation potential of Havilah Resources’ Maldorky and Grants iron ore projects in South Australia.
Metro Mining raises $17.5m for Bauxite Hills (0) June 21, 2018 Metro Mining’s equity raising effort has led to an oversubscribed institutional placement, increasing its initial equity raising ambitions of $15 million up to $17.5 million.
MinRes bows out of Atlas Iron takeover battle (0) June 20, 2018 Mineral Resources is out of the takeover tussle for junior miner Atlas Iron after it decided not to make a counter offer to the $390 million bid by a Hancock ...
Northern Star hits yearly 600,000oz gold production target (0) June 20, 2018 Northern Star Resources successfully hit its annual production target rate of 600,000oz, following a $80 million acquisition of the 1.2Mtpa South Kalgoorlie mill and $33 million expansion in March 2018.
MOU signed between AngloGold Ashanti and Matsa Resources (0) June 20, 2018 AngloGold Ashanti Australia and Matsa Resources have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to benefit the latter’s gold mining and exploration at the Lake Carey gold project in Western Australia.
Magotteaux readies processing tech for global market (0) June 20, 2018 Magotteaux’s pulp chemistry monitor made a big impression at the 2016 Prospect Awards, winning the Minerals Processing of the Year award. Magotteaux’s Dr Christopher Greet tells Australian Mining about how ...
Titan Minerals wins shareholder approval for Andina takeover (0) June 20, 2018 Peru-focused Australian miner Titan Minerals has secured 90 per cent shareholding approval for its acquisition of Andina Resources, securing finality for a takeover bid first announced in March.
BHP to sell Cerro Colorado mine to EMR for up to $US320m (0) June 20, 2018 BHP is to sell its Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile to Melbourne-based equity firm EMR Capital for $US230 million ($311.4 million) in cash, $US40 million ($US54.2 million) in proceeds ...
The pros and cons of extending oil drain intervals in hydraulics (0) June 20, 2018 Over recent years there has been a growing trend within the mining industry to extend oil drainage intervals (ODI) beyond the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended service intervals.
Improving management of gas monitoring equipment (0) June 20, 2018 Ampcontrol discusses its recommendations surrounding process, procedure and validation of gas monitoring equipment after concerns were raised in Queensland.
Barrick Gold pulls out of Alicanto joint venture agreement (0) June 20, 2018 Alicanto Minerals will retain 100 per cent ownership of the Arakaka gold project in Guyana, South America, following a decision taken by Barrick Gold to pull out of an earn-in ...
QLD premier open to state mining loans despite Adani block (0) June 19, 2018 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who last year vetoed the approval of a $1 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan for a rail line in support of Adani’s Carmichael coal ...
Lepidico’s L-Max technology maximises mica’s lithium potential (0) June 19, 2018 Lepidico is making waves in the lithium industry with its L-Max technology, which can extract valuable battery-grade lithium chemicals from previously ignored mica sources.
Argosy reveals maiden JORC resource for Rincon lithium project (0) June 19, 2018 Argosy Minerals has revealed the maiden JORC 2012 mineral resource estimate for its Rincon lithium project in the Salta Province, Argentina, which includes inferred resources of 207,957 tonnes of lithium ...
Rio Tinto optimises technologies to meet Chinese demand (0) June 19, 2018 Rio Tinto’s iron ore business is committed to developing its world-class automation and fully integrated system as Chinese appetite for the miner’s premium iron ore product, the Pilbara Blend, continues ...
Gina Rinehart ups ante with $390m Atlas Iron bid (0) June 18, 2018 Atlas Iron has received a $390 million off-market takeover bid from Redstone Corporation, a subsidiary of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.
Altura to announce first lithium shipment ‘in coming weeks’ (0) June 18, 2018 Altura has announced that the first shipment from its 100 per cent-owned Altura lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Mining safety showing global improvement (0) June 18, 2018 The amount of mining fatalities among 28 of the world’s 40 largest miners which disclosed their safety statistics has reduced by 37 per cent.
OHS rules have gone ‘too far’: survey (0) June 18, 2018 More than half (53 per cent) of mining workers believed that OHS rules are “over the top”, a recent Mining People Polling and Media Centre survey showed.
Roy Hill, Fortescue execute trapping trials in Pilbara (0) June 18, 2018 Roy Hill and Fortescue are working to improve operations and reduce environmental footprint by deploying one of the first national trials to protect threatened native species in the Pilbara region.
Ausdrill names new MD/CEO (0) June 18, 2018 Mark Norwell has been appointed as Ausdrill’s next managing director and chief executive officer to replace Ron Sayers.
South32 to acquire Arizona Mining for $US1.3bn (0) June 18, 2018 South32 is acquiring the 83 per cent it does not already own of US-focused Canadian zinc-lead-silver miner Arizona Mining for $US1.3 billion ($1.75 billion) via an all-cash offer.
Queensland Mining Awards 2018 finalists announced (0) June 18, 2018 The Queensland Mining Awards has announced its cohort of finalists, ranging from small, locally owned companies such as Mackay-based QCCS and HMA Wear Solutions, to large contractors such as Downer, ...
Aurizon rail dispute a potential $2bn threat to QLD state coffers (0) June 18, 2018 Rail operator Aurizon’s dispute with the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) over the latter’s draft ruling is threatening up to $2 billion in lost royalties for Queensland over the next four ...
WA Government claims Atlas Iron has no port rights (0) June 15, 2018 Western Australian transport minister Rita Saffioti says Atlas Iron does not have a priority right to a potentially lucrative berth development at Port Hedland.
Mining exhibits strong female board representation (0) June 15, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group boasts 50 per cent female representation on their board, while major players BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and OZ Minerals all seat multiple female board members.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder celebrates 125th anniversary of gold discovery (0) June 15, 2018 Western Australian gold hub Kalgoorlie-Boulder yesterday celebrated the 125th anniversary of its first gold discovery by Irish trio Paddy Hannan, Thomas Flanagan and Daniel Shea in 1893 by kicking off ...
BHP scores mining win at Women in Industry 2018 (0) June 15, 2018 The 2018 Women in Industry Awards took place in Sydney last night in a celebration of female achievement across a host of industries, including traditionally male-dominated industries such as mining.
CPB Contractors wins $260m contract for BHP’s South Flank (0) June 15, 2018 Contracts are already being awarded for BHP’s South Flank iron ore project following today’s announcement the miner has approved development of the $4.5 billion mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Sandvik delivers innovation through DTH hammer RH560 (0) June 15, 2018 Sandvik has released its simplest and most productive DTH hammer model yet — RH560 down-the-hole hammer — designed for durable, low-cost, high-impact drills.
Gina Rinehart makes a move on Atlas Iron (0) June 14, 2018 Gina Rinehart’s company Hancock Prospecting has acquired an “aggregate beneficial and economic interest” in 19.96 per cent of Atlas Iron shares, slightly trumping Fortescue Metal Group’s recent 19.9 per cent ...
Incitec Pivot to apply latest tech at Fortescue contract win (0) June 14, 2018 Incitec Pivot business, Dyno Nobel, has been awarded an explosives products and services supply contract with Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
CME WA appoints new chief executive officer (0) June 14, 2018 Paul Everingham will succeed Reg Howard-Smith, who has been serving as chief executive officer of The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) for 15 years.
Surge in permanent roles signals mining recovery (0) June 14, 2018 Most regions across Australia have experienced an increase in permanent mining roles on jobs portal SEEK, suggesting renewed confidence in the sector following a five-year mining downturn.
Ausdrill takes hit after contract issues at Super Pit, Wodgina (0) June 13, 2018 Ausdrill’s shares have dropped by a quarter this week due to ongoing contract negotiations regarding the Wodgina project, as well as delays arising from the rock fall at the Kalgoorlie ...
Pilbara Minerals on the cusp of production (0) June 13, 2018 Pilbara Minerals has started commissioning of the concentrator at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
RPM inks mining software distribution deal with Accenture (0) June 13, 2018 Mining technology provider RPMGlobal has entered a master software subscription licence and software agreement with Accenture subsidiary Proquire to provide RPM services via the subscription-based Accenture Connected Mine Suite.
Aussie analytics company secures $10m funding round for drone tech (0) June 13, 2018 Cloud-based analytics company Propeller Aero has received a major funding breakthrough, securing $10 million from investors for advancement and expansion of its drone-mapping analytics technology.
MinRes comes to the rescue of Koolyanobbing (0) June 13, 2018 The Koolyanobbing iron ore operation in Western Australia’s Yilgarn region has found a saviour in Mineral Resources (MinRes).
FIFO workers’ health and wellbeing under spotlight in Pilbara (0) June 13, 2018 Mental health and wellbeing of men living in remote Western Australian mining communities are being placed at the forefront in the Pilbara during Men’s Health Week.
Queensland’s coal royalties soar to a record breaking $3.8bn (0) June 12, 2018 Queensland’s coal royalties reached a record breaking contribution of $3.8 billion for 2017-18 to the State Budget, up from a previous record of $3.4 billion in 2016-17. The boost in ...
Nautilus Minerals secures $US34m for deep-sea mining in PNG (0) June 12, 2018 Nautilus Minerals has entered a $US34 million ($45 million) agreement with lender Deep Sea Mining Finance for deep sea mining development in Papua New Guinea.
Immersive Technologies forms QLD safety collaboration with Simtars (0) June 12, 2018 Immersive Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Simtars to jointly develop training and workforce development solutions for the Queensland resources sector and international markets.
Tawana and Alliance a step closer to $446m merger (0) June 12, 2018 Tawana Resources’ proposed merger with Alliance Mineral Mineral Assets, first announced in April, has been given the go ahead by the Australian Government.
Stanmore to acquire Wotonga South from Peabody Energy (0) June 12, 2018 Stanmore Coal has agreed to buy the Wotonga South coking coal deposit in Queensland from Peabody Energy subsidiary, Millennium Coal, for $30 million.
The gain and pain in extending oil drain intervals in hydraulic systems (0) June 11, 2018 Oil drain intervals (ODI) have generally been pre-determined by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and designed as such to provide protection to compartments based on a wide variety of conditions.
Sandfire to acquire Talisman share of Springfield JV for $72m (0) June 8, 2018 Sandfire Resources has reached an in-principle agreement with Talisman Mining to acquire the latter’s 30 per cent interest in the Springfield copper-gold joint venture (JV) in the Doolgunna region of ...
Bannerman raises $8m for Etango uranium development (0) June 8, 2018 Perth-based Bannerman Resources has raised $8 million in a heavily oversubscribed placement for development of its 95 per cent-owned Etango uranium project in Namibia.
Tech opportunity to control rising maintenance costs (0) June 8, 2018 IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer has commented on how new technologies and AI could help to control rising maintenance costs in the mining industry.
Rio ready to explore with China’s Minmetals (0) June 8, 2018 Rio Tinto has formalised a joint venture with Minmetals to explore for mineral deposits in China, and later globally.
OZ Minerals nears finish line of Avanco takeover (0) June 8, 2018 OZ Minerals $418 million takeover bid for Brazil-focused Avanco Resources is a step closer to completion after OZ declared it unconditional.
Bawdwin mine revival on cards as Myanmar Metals raises $35m (0) June 7, 2018 Perth-based Myanmar Metals (previously Top End Minerals) has received binding commitments of $35 million from investors to take forward the revival of the Bawdwin lead-zinc mine in northeast Myanmar.
Australian Potash keeps Lake Wells approvals on target (0) June 7, 2018 Australian Potash executive chairman Matt Shackleton says the company’s approvals process for the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in the Eastern Goldfields, Western Australia “remains firmly on track”.
MinRes completes Kwinana graphite plant design (0) June 7, 2018 MinRes has finalised the first stage of concept design for its proposed graphite pilot plant at Kwinana in Western Australia.
Thiess secures $160m extension at Curragh coal mine (0) June 7, 2018 Thiess has been awarded a $160 million contract extension by Coronado Coal to continue to provide mining services at the Curragh metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
Introducing the new Kingspan Commercial Modular BioDisc range (0) June 7, 2018 One of the world’s leading wastewater treatment plant ranges is now suitable for even more projects with the recent release of Kingspan’s new Modular Commercial BioDisc range.
Lion One secures $US40m for Tuvatu gold project construction (0) June 6, 2018 ASX-listed Lion One has secured a $US40 million ($52.4 million) debt facility in a deal with Chinese companies Sinosteel and Baiyin for development and construction of its Tuvatu gold project ...
Neometals lithium refinery proposed for Kalgoorlie (0) June 6, 2018 Neometals has executed an option agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for development of a lithium hydroxide refinery near the Goldfields city in Western Australia.
First Cobalt CEO affirms cobalt’s place in EV future (0) June 6, 2018 First Cobalt chief executive officer Trent Mell, in a letter to shareholders, has defended the metal’s continuing place as an important component in electric vehicle (EV) production.
Tawana strengthens Bald Hill mine life (0) June 6, 2018 Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets, the joint venture owners of the Bald Hill mine, have boosted the reserve at the Western Australian lithium-tantalum operation.
Millennium Minerals secures $17.5m for WA plant expansion (0) June 6, 2018 Perth-based Millennium Minerals has received a $17.5 million funding commitment from Investec Australia to expand the processing plant at its Nullagine gold project in Western Australia.
South32 considers Mexican joint venture (0) June 6, 2018 South32 has secured an option to form a 70/30 joint venture with Silver Bull Resources at the Sierra Mojada zinc-silver project in Mexico.
Argosy produces first lithium batch from Rincon project (0) June 5, 2018 Argosy Minerals has reached a major project milestone by producing its first batch of lithium carbonate (LCE) from its Rincon lithium project in the province of Salta, Argentina.
QLD greenfield exploration a strong growth indicator: QRC (0) June 5, 2018 Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Ian Macfarlane has cited the state’s significant greenfield exploration investment as an “important indicator of confidence in the resources sector”.
Streamlining project approvals and modernising workplaces (0) June 5, 2018 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has claimed in a recent government submission that Australian mining reform has stalled, particularly in terms of streamlining project approvals and modernising workplace relations.
Mining profits surge near boom-time levels (0) June 5, 2018 Top mining companies are reaching near boom time profits, with net profit up 126 per cent in the past year, a PwC report has found.
Cat launches updated wheel dozer (0) June 5, 2018 Caterpillar has unveiled the new 814K wheel dozer, which features an updated sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised service station configuration to drive machine uptime and ...
Newmont and Hammer to end Mt Isa joint venture (0) June 4, 2018 Hammer Metals is to conclude its joint venture (JV) agreement with Newmont Exploration as the latter has decided not to continue exploration funding.
CFMEU criticises inequality of New Hope mining offer (0) June 4, 2018 The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has criticised an enterprise agreement by energy company New Hope Group at its West Moreton coal operations in Ipswich, Queensland.
Bass Metals terminates Tasmanian asset sale with NQM (0) June 4, 2018 Bass Metals, known for its flagship Graphmada large flake graphite mine in Madagascar, has decided to terminate the planned sale of its Tasmanian tenements to London-based NQ Minerals (NQM).
AVZ returns strong results from Manono lithium project (0) June 4, 2018 Assay results from AVZ Minerals’ Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned result as high as 1.52 per cent lithium oxide at 284.47m.
The creation of a new image for mining (0) June 4, 2018 Mining companies have focused on developing a more positive image for the industry in recent years, Deloitte’s Ian Sanders tells Australian Mining.
Maintaining the momentum with OTR tyres and wheels (0) June 4, 2018 Getting the fleet up and running is one thing. Keeping it that way while avoiding pitfalls, overcoming challenges and being cognisant of risks and problem-prevention – well that requires proven ...
Port of Newcastle coal expansion scrapped (0) June 1, 2018 An expansion of the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales, the world’s largest coal export facility, will not go ahead.
Alliance to develop Tennant Creek processing hub (0) May 31, 2018 Emmerson Resources has formed a strategic alliance with Territory Resources that will lead to the development of a processing hub to support small mines near Tennant Creek in the Northern ...
Several Mt Thirsty contracts awarded (0) May 31, 2018 Joint venture partners Barra Resources and Conico have awarded a series of contracts for the pre-feasibility study (PFS) at the Mt Thirsty cobalt-nickel-oxide project in Western Australia.
Ausdrill employees safe following fatal security incident (0) May 31, 2018 Ausdrill has confirmed that employees from subsidiary, African Mining Services, are safe following a security incident at its contract with Hummingbird Resources at the Yanfolila gold operation in Mali.
Copper’s growing green credentials (0) May 31, 2018 Emerging trends for “Green Copper” will feature in the opening session at next month’s Copper to the World Conference in Adelaide, June 26, a new addition to the program.
Improving market for geoscientists suffers setback (0) May 30, 2018 The employment recovery for Australian geoscientists has taken a step backward in the opening quarter of 2018, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).
Emeco unleashes WesTrac IoT solution on rental equipment (0) May 30, 2018 Mining equipment rental company Emeco is bolstering its digital capabilities by rolling out an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solution that will track and harvest data from its assets.
Top innovations to change mining [Infographic] (0) May 30, 2018 From the industrial revolution to today’s digital revolution – mining has been surprisingly creative when it comes to boosting safety and productivity, according to Volvo.
First gold poured at Dalgaranga (0) May 30, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is Australia’s newest gold producer at the Dalgaranga project in the Murchison in Western Australia.
New pathways for Mining Leaders Program (0) May 30, 2018 The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.
Symbol awards Macy mining services contract (0) May 29, 2018 Symbol Mining has awarded a contract to PW Group to undertake mining and crushing services at the Macy zinc-lead project in Nigeria.
South32 adds fourth project to AusQuest alliance (0) May 29, 2018 South32 and AusQuest have decided on the Parcoy iron-oxide-copper-gold prospect in Peru as the fourth exploration project under their strategic alliance agreement (SAA).
Pilbara Minerals strengthens case for Pilgangoora expansion (0) May 29, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has increased the mineral resource at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara just weeks from launching production at the operation.
Galaxy makes US$280m lithium deal with POSCO (0) May 29, 2018 Lithium company Galaxy Resources has secured an agreement to sell a package of tenements at Sal de Vida in Argentina to Korea’s POSCO for $US280 million ($371 million).
Artemis recovers more Pilbara gold nuggets (0) May 29, 2018 Artemis Resources has submitted a programme of works (POW) with the Western Australian mines department to launch extensive drilling, trenching and bulk sampling at the Comet Well West conglomerate gold ...
Altura extends mine life at Pilbara lithium project (0) May 28, 2018 Lithium developer Altura Mining has added two years to the mine life at its Pilgangoora project in the Pilbara after delivering a revised ore reserve and mineral resource estimate.
Rox targets improving nickel market (0) May 28, 2018 Rox Resources has been busy since winning Explorer of the Year at the 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Independence to sell Jaguar Operation for $73.2m (0) May 28, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) plans to offload the multi-commodity Jaguar Operation near Leonora in Western Australia to CopperChem for $73.2 million to increase focus on energy storage minerals.
Fenner Dunlop goes beyond the belt (0) May 28, 2018 Fenner Dunlop has enjoyed a strong 18 months, buoyed by resurgent commodity prices — particularly coal and iron ore — following a period of industry-wide downturn.
Fortescue approves $1.7 billion Eliwana development (0) May 28, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has given development of the Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia the green light.
Mark Creasy-founded Galileo to list on ASX (0) May 28, 2018 Cobalt aspirant Galileo Mining will start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) tomorrow after raising $15 million through an initial public offering (IPO).
Strata Worldwide: Helping to protect miners (0) May 27, 2018 In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
Queensland court freezes $200m of Clive Palmer assets (0) May 26, 2018 The Supreme Court of Queensland has frozen more than $200 million of assets owned by Clive Palmer in a win for the liquidator of Queensland Nickel.
Curtin University backs role of MinEX CRC (0) May 26, 2018 Curtin University is among several partners that will play a key role in developing the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre (MinEx CRC), which has received $215 million in funding from ...
EY highlights strategies for digital maturity in mining (0) May 25, 2018 Digital maturity across the mining and metals sectors means that current digital solutions are merely functional or siloed, and only address parts of the value chain, according to Ernst & ...
Ausdrill–Barminco JV wins $US211m contract (0) May 25, 2018 The African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) joint venture between Ausdrill and Barminco has secured a mining services contract with Canadian-based miner SEMAFO at the Siou gold operation in Burkina Faso, ...
Coal still dominant Australian energy source (0) May 25, 2018 Australia’s coal generation fleet recorded its fourth-highest summer availability for the past decade in 2017-18, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Summer 2017-18 operations review.
The emergence of another battery metal — graphite (0) May 24, 2018 The graphite industry is on an upward trend with increasing prices and rising demand, underpinned by the rapid uptake of lithium-ion batteries, according to Roskill.
Queensland Mining Awards shape as biggest yet (0) May 24, 2018 With a record number of entries across all categories as submissions close, the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards are shaping up to be the biggest yet.
Ausdrill maps the way to hidden gold with CSIRO tech (0) May 24, 2018 Mining services company Ausdrill has launched operation of an x-ray technology that the CSIRO hopes will revolutionise a 500-year-old method for detecting and analysing unseen gold.
Prospect awards contract for lithium project (0) May 24, 2018 Prospect Resources has appointed JR Goddard (JRG) as the earthmoving contractor for the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe.
Is mining ripe for an equipment recovery? (0) May 24, 2018 Things are seldom ‘normal’ in the world of mining. Things are either very good or very bad. When it comes to mining equipment sales, for much of this decade they ...
Syrah moves toward battery anode development (0) May 23, 2018 Syrah Resources has signed a purchase agreement for an industrial site for its planned battery anode material (BAM) development in Louisiana, United States.
Highlands Pacific launches partnership with battery metals company (0) May 23, 2018 Highlands Pacific has secured a funding and strategic partnership with Canadian battery metals company, Cobalt 27 Capital, based on the Ramu nickel-cobalt mine in Papua New Guinea.
Northern Minerals to complete Browns Range plant next month (0) May 23, 2018 Northern Minerals is making “steady progress” on the pilot plant installation at the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia, with construction on track for completion by June ...
Rio Tinto edges closer to Grasberg deal (0) May 23, 2018 Rio Tinto has confirmed that PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) is interested in buying its share in the Grasberg copper-gold mine in Indonesia.
Harbour Energy boosts bid for Santos (0) May 22, 2018 United States oil and gas giant Harbour Energy has increased its takeover offer for Santos by $US480 million ($650 million).
Pilbara gold companies do a deal (0) May 22, 2018 DGO Gold will make a strategic investment in Pilbara gold counterpart, De Grey Mining, helping it to advance assets in the region.
Australian Vanadium adds cobalt potential to Gabanintha (0) May 22, 2018 Australian Vanadium says it has recovered cobalt, nickel and copper in a sulphide concentrate from the Gabanintha vanadium project in Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers 25ct yellow diamond (0) May 22, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 25ct yellow gem diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho.
Heron awards Woodlawn contracts (0) May 22, 2018 Heron Resources has awarded two key contracts for the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Buy tickets for the Women in Industry Awards (0) May 22, 2018 The Women in Industry Awards recognises and rewards the achievements of women working within the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control industries and commercial road transport industries
Strengthening regional communities with mining jobs (0) May 21, 2018 Supporting Australia’s mining companies to create more high-wage, high-skill jobs is the best way to strengthen regional communities and lessen inequality, according to Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) interim chief ...
Has the commodities cycle now reached its peak? (0) May 21, 2018 The commodities industry downturn from 2013–2016 had a massive effect on companies in Australia and around the globe – with most mining companies going into survival mode.
WorleyParsons adds another contract (0) May 21, 2018 ASX-listed WorleyParsons has been awarded an offshore engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Neptune Energy.
Evolution JV restructure gets green light (0) May 21, 2018 Evolution Mining and Emmerson Resources will move forward with the proposed restructure of their joint venture in the Northern Territory.
Global equipment trends: demand to grow (0) May 21, 2018 Volatile prices of commodities or raw materials is the major trend observed in the last few years, according to Grand View Research. The mining equipment market is also expected to ...
Red River awards contract to Pybar (0) May 21, 2018 Red River Resources has launched development of the Far West zinc project, which would be its second underground mine at Thalanga in central Queensland.
Tianqi to buy SQM stake in latest lithium deal (0) May 18, 2018 China’s Tianqi Lithium has agreed to buy around a quarter of Chilean lithium company, SQM, for $US4.07 billion ($5.42 billion).
Mining employment optimistic in Queensland (0) May 18, 2018 Mining, resources and energy job advertisements have led the chart on the jobs portal SEEK, with Queensland advancing on a growth rate of 91 per cent year on year.
Mining jobs remain buoyant despite weaker commodity index (0) May 18, 2018 The mining sector saw a 32.1 per cent increase in job opportunities since a year ago, despite a 6.2 per cent fall in the RBA’s Non Rural Bulk Commodity Price ...
Minetec wins Olympic Dam contract (0) May 18, 2018 Minetec has been awarded a contract to supply BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia with an underground fleet management system.
WesTrac to release new Cat excavator range (0) May 18, 2018 Caterpillar dealer WesTrac will launch the Cat 320 GC, 320 and 323 hydraulic excavators at events in Perth and Sydney in May and June.
Fortescue extends community grant commitment (0) May 18, 2018 In marking Fortescue Metals Group’s 15th year of working with the local communities of the Pilbara in Western Australia, the company announced that it will provide grants of up to ...
Battery Minerals secures $20m for Montepuez, $60m raised in May so far (0) May 18, 2018 Battery Minerals has received commitments to raise a further $20 million for its Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique, adding to the $US30 million ($40 million) debt and equity package secured ...
AECOM withdraws from Adani rail link project for Carmichael mine (0) May 17, 2018 American engineering firm AECOM has announced it is no longer involved in the creation of a $2.2 billion rail link for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin, ...
Rio Tinto CEO calls for ‘United Nations of the mining industry’ (0) May 17, 2018 Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques has told reporters at a conference in the United States that mining requires a formal partnership across the industry like the United Nations.
Kidman Resources secures lithium offtake deal with Tesla (0) May 17, 2018 Kidman Resources has signed a binding three-year agreement with clean energy company Tesla for the offtake of lithium hydroxide for use in the company’s electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Strong growth in mining job ads continues (0) May 17, 2018 The mining, resources and energy category continues to lead the growth in advertisements on jobs portal, SEEK.
AMEC urges gov’t to grasp value of WA lithium chain (0) May 17, 2018 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has released a report urging the state and federal government to act on the opportunity provided by battery minerals, particularly lithium.
How Mastermyne introduced a safety mindset across the company (0) May 16, 2018 Mastermyne has taken a relentless approach to improving safety. The company’s recognition as a finalist for The Safety Foremost Award at the Resource Industry Network’s (RIN) 2018 event is a ...
NT Government extends seabed mining moratorium until 2021 (0) May 16, 2018 The Northern Territory Government has extended a moratorium on seabed mining in state waters until at least 2021, following on from two earlier moratorium orders implemented from 2012–2015 and 2015–2018. ...
Mining salaries set to rise (0) May 16, 2018 Most mine workers can expect a pay rise at their next review, according to recruiter Hays.
MACA awarded BHP contract in Pilbara (0) May 16, 2018 Contract mining and earthworks provider MACA has secured a three-year contract to become a crushing and screening provider for BHP.
The Queensland resources sector has welcomed 8400 new jobs over the past 12 months, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), equivalent to one job every hour.
CIMIC Group-owned Thiess has been awarded a major $255 million contract to continue to provide mining services at BHP Nickel West’s Rocky’s Reward nickel mine in Western Australia. Thiess has ...
Heron Resources has awarded the road and rail logistics services contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales to local supplier Crawfords Freightlines.
Pilbara Minerals has produced first concentrate at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto has received vital infrastructure pieces fabricated in Western Australia for its $2.6 billion Amrun bauxite project on Cape York Peninsula, Queensland.
Newcrest Mining has settled its insurance claim regarding damage sustained to its Cadia gold mine operation in New South Wales following an earthquake in April 2017.
GFG Alliance’s SIMEC Mining has agreed to determine the development and commercialisation potential of Havilah Resources’ Maldorky and Grants iron ore projects in South Australia.
Metro Mining’s equity raising effort has led to an oversubscribed institutional placement, increasing its initial equity raising ambitions of $15 million up to $17.5 million.
Golding Contractors will start production at Stanmore Coal’s Isaac Plains East mine in the Bowen Basin next month as part of a $93 million contract extension.
Fortescue Metals Group has launched operation of a relocatable conveyor system at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Mineral Resources is out of the takeover tussle for junior miner Atlas Iron after it decided not to make a counter offer to the $390 million bid by a Hancock ...
Northern Star Resources successfully hit its annual production target rate of 600,000oz, following a $80 million acquisition of the 1.2Mtpa South Kalgoorlie mill and $33 million expansion in March 2018.
AngloGold Ashanti Australia and Matsa Resources have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to benefit the latter’s gold mining and exploration at the Lake Carey gold project in Western Australia.
Magotteaux’s pulp chemistry monitor made a big impression at the 2016 Prospect Awards, winning the Minerals Processing of the Year award. Magotteaux’s Dr Christopher Greet tells Australian Mining about how ...
Peru-focused Australian miner Titan Minerals has secured 90 per cent shareholding approval for its acquisition of Andina Resources, securing finality for a takeover bid first announced in March.
BHP is to sell its Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile to Melbourne-based equity firm EMR Capital for $US230 million ($311.4 million) in cash, $US40 million ($US54.2 million) in proceeds ...
Over recent years there has been a growing trend within the mining industry to extend oil drainage intervals (ODI) beyond the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended service intervals.
Ampcontrol discusses its recommendations surrounding process, procedure and validation of gas monitoring equipment after concerns were raised in Queensland.
WesTrac will introduce the first Cat MD6250 rotary blasthole drill in Australia this week.
Alicanto Minerals will retain 100 per cent ownership of the Arakaka gold project in Guyana, South America, following a decision taken by Barrick Gold to pull out of an earn-in ...
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who last year vetoed the approval of a $1 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan for a rail line in support of Adani’s Carmichael coal ...
Lepidico is making waves in the lithium industry with its L-Max technology, which can extract valuable battery-grade lithium chemicals from previously ignored mica sources.
Argosy Minerals has revealed the maiden JORC 2012 mineral resource estimate for its Rincon lithium project in the Salta Province, Argentina, which includes inferred resources of 207,957 tonnes of lithium ...
Epiroc has started trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, marking its start as a fully independent company following its split from Atlas Copco.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore business is committed to developing its world-class automation and fully integrated system as Chinese appetite for the miner’s premium iron ore product, the Pilbara Blend, continues ...
Speakers from BHP, Rio Tinto, Energy Queensland and other leading organisations will appear at the 8th Women in Energy & Resources Leadership Summit in Brisbane.
Atlas Iron has received a $390 million off-market takeover bid from Redstone Corporation, a subsidiary of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.
Altura has announced that the first shipment from its 100 per cent-owned Altura lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia, will be announced in the coming weeks.
The amount of mining fatalities among 28 of the world’s 40 largest miners which disclosed their safety statistics has reduced by 37 per cent.
More than half (53 per cent) of mining workers believed that OHS rules are “over the top”, a recent Mining People Polling and Media Centre survey showed.
Roy Hill and Fortescue are working to improve operations and reduce environmental footprint by deploying one of the first national trials to protect threatened native species in the Pilbara region.
Mark Norwell has been appointed as Ausdrill’s next managing director and chief executive officer to replace Ron Sayers.
South32 is acquiring the 83 per cent it does not already own of US-focused Canadian zinc-lead-silver miner Arizona Mining for $US1.3 billion ($1.75 billion) via an all-cash offer.
The first shipment of direct shipping ore (DSO) from Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia has left Port Hedland bound for China.
The Queensland Mining Awards has announced its cohort of finalists, ranging from small, locally owned companies such as Mackay-based QCCS and HMA Wear Solutions, to large contractors such as Downer, ...
Rail operator Aurizon’s dispute with the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) over the latter’s draft ruling is threatening up to $2 billion in lost royalties for Queensland over the next four ...
Western Australian transport minister Rita Saffioti says Atlas Iron does not have a priority right to a potentially lucrative berth development at Port Hedland.
BHP will spend $US2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) to develop the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group boasts 50 per cent female representation on their board, while major players BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and OZ Minerals all seat multiple female board members.
Western Australian gold hub Kalgoorlie-Boulder yesterday celebrated the 125th anniversary of its first gold discovery by Irish trio Paddy Hannan, Thomas Flanagan and Daniel Shea in 1893 by kicking off ...
The 2018 Women in Industry Awards took place in Sydney last night in a celebration of female achievement across a host of industries, including traditionally male-dominated industries such as mining.
Deep directional drilling contractor DDH1 has acquired Strike Drilling to combine their complementary services for the mining industry.
Contracts are already being awarded for BHP’s South Flank iron ore project following today’s announcement the miner has approved development of the $4.5 billion mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Sandvik has released its simplest and most productive DTH hammer model yet — RH560 down-the-hole hammer — designed for durable, low-cost, high-impact drills.
OZ Minerals this week reached acceptances in its bid for Brazilian copper-gold miner Avanco totalling 73.9 per cent of company shares.
The 2018 Australian Mining Prospect Awards is fast approaching, with nominations open to the industry.
Incitec Pivot business, Dyno Nobel, has been awarded an explosives products and services supply contract with Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Artemis has begun drilling of a super-deep hole that at its full depth of 3300m will become the deepest diamond drill hole in Australia.
Most regions across Australia have experienced an increase in permanent mining roles on jobs portal SEEK, suggesting renewed confidence in the sector following a five-year mining downturn.
Ausdrill’s shares have dropped by a quarter this week due to ongoing contract negotiations regarding the Wodgina project, as well as delays arising from the rock fall at the Kalgoorlie ...
Pilbara Minerals has started commissioning of the concentrator at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Sydney-based Global Geoscience has raised $53 million in a placement to advance the company’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada.
Mining technology provider RPMGlobal has entered a master software subscription licence and software agreement with Accenture subsidiary Proquire to provide RPM services via the subscription-based Accenture Connected Mine Suite.
Resolute Mining and Sandvik have established a strategic framework to fully automate the Syama underground gold mine in Mali, West Africa.
Cloud-based analytics company Propeller Aero has received a major funding breakthrough, securing $10 million from investors for advancement and expansion of its drone-mapping analytics technology.
The Koolyanobbing iron ore operation in Western Australia’s Yilgarn region has found a saviour in Mineral Resources (MinRes).
Mental health and wellbeing of men living in remote Western Australian mining communities are being placed at the forefront in the Pilbara during Men’s Health Week.
Jakob Stausholm will succeed Chris Lynch as chief financial officer of Rio Tinto.
Queensland’s coal royalties reached a record breaking contribution of $3.8 billion for 2017-18 to the State Budget, up from a previous record of $3.4 billion in 2016-17. The boost in ...
The Gold Industry Group unveiled its second virtual gold trail in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia last weekend.
Nautilus Minerals has entered a $US34 million ($45 million) agreement with lender Deep Sea Mining Finance for deep sea mining development in Papua New Guinea.
Immersive Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Simtars to jointly develop training and workforce development solutions for the Queensland resources sector and international markets.
Tawana Resources’ proposed merger with Alliance Mineral Mineral Assets, first announced in April, has been given the go ahead by the Australian Government.
Stanmore Coal has agreed to buy the Wotonga South coking coal deposit in Queensland from Peabody Energy subsidiary, Millennium Coal, for $30 million.
KableX, a new cable specialist, has been endorsed by AusProof to deliver an advancement in technology and a contemporary service approach.
Oil drain intervals (ODI) have generally been pre-determined by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and designed as such to provide protection to compartments based on a wide variety of conditions.
Sandfire Resources has reached an in-principle agreement with Talisman Mining to acquire the latter’s 30 per cent interest in the Springfield copper-gold joint venture (JV) in the Doolgunna region of ...
Perth-based Bannerman Resources has raised $8 million in a heavily oversubscribed placement for development of its 95 per cent-owned Etango uranium project in Namibia.
IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer has commented on how new technologies and AI could help to control rising maintenance costs in the mining industry.
Demand for Australian thermal coal has been strong in recent months, according to TerraCom.
Rio Tinto has formalised a joint venture with Minmetals to explore for mineral deposits in China, and later globally.
OZ Minerals $418 million takeover bid for Brazil-focused Avanco Resources is a step closer to completion after OZ declared it unconditional.
Caterpillar has manufactured its 1000th 797 mining truck, 19 years after the first machine was commissioned.
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Atlas Iron, in a blow to Mineral Resources’ $280 million takeover bid for the company.
Businessman Clive Palmer claims that tailings owned by his companies in Queensland contain cobalt worth $6 billion.
Perth-based Myanmar Metals (previously Top End Minerals) has received binding commitments of $35 million from investors to take forward the revival of the Bawdwin lead-zinc mine in northeast Myanmar.
Australian Potash executive chairman Matt Shackleton says the company’s approvals process for the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in the Eastern Goldfields, Western Australia “remains firmly on track”.
Forward Mining has received approval to develop the Rogetta iron ore mine in north-western Tasmania.
MinRes has finalised the first stage of concept design for its proposed graphite pilot plant at Kwinana in Western Australia.
The Queensland Government has reinforced that it will not provide funds to Adani for the development of the Carmichael coal mine and infrastructure.
Thiess has been awarded a $160 million contract extension by Coronado Coal to continue to provide mining services at the Curragh metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
One of the world’s leading wastewater treatment plant ranges is now suitable for even more projects with the recent release of Kingspan’s new Modular Commercial BioDisc range.
ASX-listed Lion One has secured a $US40 million ($52.4 million) debt facility in a deal with Chinese companies Sinosteel and Baiyin for development and construction of its Tuvatu gold project ...
Neometals has executed an option agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for development of a lithium hydroxide refinery near the Goldfields city in Western Australia.
First Cobalt chief executive officer Trent Mell, in a letter to shareholders, has defended the metal’s continuing place as an important component in electric vehicle (EV) production.
Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets, the joint venture owners of the Bald Hill mine, have boosted the reserve at the Western Australian lithium-tantalum operation.
Perth-based Millennium Minerals has received a $17.5 million funding commitment from Investec Australia to expand the processing plant at its Nullagine gold project in Western Australia.
Clive Palmer’s QNI Resources is a step closer to reopening the Yabulu Nickel Refinery in Queensland.
South32 has secured an option to form a 70/30 joint venture with Silver Bull Resources at the Sierra Mojada zinc-silver project in Mexico.
Argosy Minerals has reached a major project milestone by producing its first batch of lithium carbonate (LCE) from its Rincon lithium project in the province of Salta, Argentina.
Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Ian Macfarlane has cited the state’s significant greenfield exploration investment as an “important indicator of confidence in the resources sector”.
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has claimed in a recent government submission that Australian mining reform has stalled, particularly in terms of streamlining project approvals and modernising workplace relations.
Top mining companies are reaching near boom time profits, with net profit up 126 per cent in the past year, a PwC report has found.
Caterpillar has unveiled the new 814K wheel dozer, which features an updated sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised service station configuration to drive machine uptime and ...
Hammer Metals is to conclude its joint venture (JV) agreement with Newmont Exploration as the latter has decided not to continue exploration funding.
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has criticised an enterprise agreement by energy company New Hope Group at its West Moreton coal operations in Ipswich, Queensland.
Bass Metals, known for its flagship Graphmada large flake graphite mine in Madagascar, has decided to terminate the planned sale of its Tasmanian tenements to London-based NQ Minerals (NQM).
Assay results from AVZ Minerals’ Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned result as high as 1.52 per cent lithium oxide at 284.47m.
The mining industry continues to experience improved market conditions as we move to the midway point of 2018.
Mining companies have focused on developing a more positive image for the industry in recent years, Deloitte’s Ian Sanders tells Australian Mining.
Getting the fleet up and running is one thing. Keeping it that way while avoiding pitfalls, overcoming challenges and being cognisant of risks and problem-prevention – well that requires proven ...
An expansion of the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales, the world’s largest coal export facility, will not go ahead.
Triton Minerals has approved development of the Ancuabe graphite project in Mozambique.
Santos, with its GLNG partners, plans to invest more than $400 million on the 137-well Arcadia gas project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
A new Australian research project hopes to revolutionise the manufacture of precision-engineered mineral separation and mining equipment.
Emmerson Resources has formed a strategic alliance with Territory Resources that will lead to the development of a processing hub to support small mines near Tennant Creek in the Northern ...
Joint venture partners Barra Resources and Conico have awarded a series of contracts for the pre-feasibility study (PFS) at the Mt Thirsty cobalt-nickel-oxide project in Western Australia.
US-based private equity firm Lone Star plans to acquire Sino Gas & Energy Holdings for $530 million, an offer backed by the ASX-listed target.
Ausdrill has confirmed that employees from subsidiary, African Mining Services, are safe following a security incident at its contract with Hummingbird Resources at the Yanfolila gold operation in Mali.
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming an increasingly viable alternative to their mined counterparts.
Emerging trends for “Green Copper” will feature in the opening session at next month’s Copper to the World Conference in Adelaide, June 26, a new addition to the program.
The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has agreed to sell the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine in Queensland to Japan’s Sojitz Corp for $100 million.
The employment recovery for Australian geoscientists has taken a step backward in the opening quarter of 2018, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).
Mining equipment rental company Emeco is bolstering its digital capabilities by rolling out an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solution that will track and harvest data from its assets.
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From the industrial revolution to today’s digital revolution – mining has been surprisingly creative when it comes to boosting safety and productivity, according to Volvo.
Gascoyne Resources is Australia’s newest gold producer at the Dalgaranga project in the Murchison in Western Australia.
The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.
Symbol Mining has awarded a contract to PW Group to undertake mining and crushing services at the Macy zinc-lead project in Nigeria.
Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has increased the mineral resource at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara just weeks from launching production at the operation.
New Century Resources has awarded a historic mining services contract at the Century zinc mine in Queensland to the Waanyi Downer Joint Venture (WDJV).
Artemis Resources has submitted a programme of works (POW) with the Western Australian mines department to launch extensive drilling, trenching and bulk sampling at the Comet Well West conglomerate gold ...
Gold miner Resolute Mining will acquire a 15 per cent stake in Orca Gold through a share placement, bolstering the ASX-listed company’s presence in Africa.
Lithium developer Altura Mining has added two years to the mine life at its Pilgangoora project in the Pilbara after delivering a revised ore reserve and mineral resource estimate.
Rox Resources has been busy since winning Explorer of the Year at the 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Independence Group (IGO) plans to offload the multi-commodity Jaguar Operation near Leonora in Western Australia to CopperChem for $73.2 million to increase focus on energy storage minerals.
Fenner Dunlop has enjoyed a strong 18 months, buoyed by resurgent commodity prices — particularly coal and iron ore — following a period of industry-wide downturn.
Fortescue Metals Group has given development of the Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia the green light.
New Century Resources has strengthened a mining services relationship with Sedgman at the Century zinc operation in Queensland.
Cobalt aspirant Galileo Mining will start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) tomorrow after raising $15 million through an initial public offering (IPO).
Australian gold production in Western Australia and Queensland has been interrupted by wet weather in the early months of 2018.
In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
Curtin University is among several partners that will play a key role in developing the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre (MinEx CRC), which has received $215 million in funding from ...
Digital maturity across the mining and metals sectors means that current digital solutions are merely functional or siloed, and only address parts of the value chain, according to Ernst & ...
The African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) joint venture between Ausdrill and Barminco has secured a mining services contract with Canadian-based miner SEMAFO at the Siou gold operation in Burkina Faso, ...
Paladin Energy has confirmed that the Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM) in Namibia will be placed on care and maintenance.
Australia’s coal generation fleet recorded its fourth-highest summer availability for the past decade in 2017-18, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Summer 2017-18 operations review.
Organisers of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) have revealed the first set of confirmed speakers for the 2018 event.
The graphite industry is on an upward trend with increasing prices and rising demand, underpinned by the rapid uptake of lithium-ion batteries, according to Roskill.
With a record number of entries across all categories as submissions close, the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards are shaping up to be the biggest yet.
DGO Gold plans to raise up to $5.99 million to fund an investment in Pilbara gold explorer De Grey Mining.
Mining services company Ausdrill has launched operation of an x-ray technology that the CSIRO hopes will revolutionise a 500-year-old method for detecting and analysing unseen gold.
Prospect Resources has appointed JR Goddard (JRG) as the earthmoving contractor for the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe.
Strata Worldwide Australia has released a new product offering for underground mining communications: RFI Digital Drift.
Things are seldom ‘normal’ in the world of mining. Things are either very good or very bad. When it comes to mining equipment sales, for much of this decade they ...
Syrah Resources has signed a purchase agreement for an industrial site for its planned battery anode material (BAM) development in Louisiana, United States.
Highlands Pacific has secured a funding and strategic partnership with Canadian battery metals company, Cobalt 27 Capital, based on the Ramu nickel-cobalt mine in Papua New Guinea.
Northern Minerals is making “steady progress” on the pilot plant installation at the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia, with construction on track for completion by June ...
Rio Tinto has confirmed that PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) is interested in buying its share in the Grasberg copper-gold mine in Indonesia.
United States oil and gas giant Harbour Energy has increased its takeover offer for Santos by $US480 million ($650 million).
DGO Gold will make a strategic investment in Pilbara gold counterpart, De Grey Mining, helping it to advance assets in the region.
Australian Vanadium says it has recovered cobalt, nickel and copper in a sulphide concentrate from the Gabanintha vanadium project in Western Australia.
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 25ct yellow gem diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho.
Heron Resources has awarded two key contracts for the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
The Women in Industry Awards recognises and rewards the achievements of women working within the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control industries and commercial road transport industries
Supporting Australia’s mining companies to create more high-wage, high-skill jobs is the best way to strengthen regional communities and lessen inequality, according to Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) interim chief ...
The commodities industry downturn from 2013–2016 had a massive effect on companies in Australia and around the globe – with most mining companies going into survival mode.
ASX-listed WorleyParsons has been awarded an offshore engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Neptune Energy.
Volatile prices of commodities or raw materials is the major trend observed in the last few years, according to Grand View Research. The mining equipment market is also expected to ...
Red River Resources has launched development of the Far West zinc project, which would be its second underground mine at Thalanga in central Queensland.
China’s Tianqi Lithium has agreed to buy around a quarter of Chilean lithium company, SQM, for $US4.07 billion ($5.42 billion).
Mining, resources and energy job advertisements have led the chart on the jobs portal SEEK, with Queensland advancing on a growth rate of 91 per cent year on year.
Minetec has been awarded a contract to supply BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia with an underground fleet management system.
Caterpillar dealer WesTrac will launch the Cat 320 GC, 320 and 323 hydraulic excavators at events in Perth and Sydney in May and June.
In marking Fortescue Metals Group’s 15th year of working with the local communities of the Pilbara in Western Australia, the company announced that it will provide grants of up to ...
Rio Tinto has been granted accreditation for its AutoHaul autonomous train operation by Australia’s Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).
Battery Minerals has received commitments to raise a further $20 million for its Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique, adding to the $US30 million ($40 million) debt and equity package secured ...
Sandvik has introduced the TH545i underground mining truck, which promises to deliver safety, productivity and profitability benefits.
More than half of young Australians know nothing about a career in mining, according to research from youth agency, YouthInsight.
American engineering firm AECOM has announced it is no longer involved in the creation of a $2.2 billion rail link for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin, ...
Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques has told reporters at a conference in the United States that mining requires a formal partnership across the industry like the United Nations.
The mining, resources and energy category continues to lead the growth in advertisements on jobs portal, SEEK.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has released a report urging the state and federal government to act on the opportunity provided by battery minerals, particularly lithium.
Komatsu has launched an unprecedented 25 new machines, including excavators, loaders, trucks and graders, at an event in the Hunter Valley.
Mastermyne has taken a relentless approach to improving safety. The company’s recognition as a finalist for The Safety Foremost Award at the Resource Industry Network’s (RIN) 2018 event is a ...
BHP’s plan to offload its onshore shale assets in the United States remains on track.
Perth-based Galaxy Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its highly prospective Sal de Vida lithium-potash project in Argentina.
The Northern Territory Government has extended a moratorium on seabed mining in state waters until at least 2021, following on from two earlier moratorium orders implemented from 2012–2015 and 2015–2018. ...
Most mine workers can expect a pay rise at their next review, according to recruiter Hays.
Sheffield Resources has secured access to the Port of Derby for exports from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Contract mining and earthworks provider MACA has secured a three-year contract to become a crushing and screening provider for BHP.
Fortescue Metals Group has hit the 10-year milestone since it first exported iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Sandfire Resources has intersected narrow zones of sulphide and supergene copper mineralisation at the Morck’s Well project, part of a farm-in with Auris Minerals and Fe.
TNG has been granted environmental approval for the mine site at its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project, 230km from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.