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Rio Tinto challenges in Pilbara hit iron ore output (0) June 20, 2019 Rio Tinto has lowered its iron ore guidance for Pilbara shipments due to mine operational challenges at the company’s Greater Brockman hub.
Lincom Group recognised for spare part support with Global Leader Award (0) June 20, 2019 Lincom Group was delighted to be recognised by Powerscreen with the prestigious Global Leader Award of Excellence.
Mining to push NSW towards surplus with no royalty increase (0) June 19, 2019 New South Wales mining royalties are at record levels and forecast to keep the state budget in surplus over the forward estimates to 2022-23, despite the sector getting no share ...
Brazilian dam disaster a ‘turning point’ for environmental awareness (0) June 19, 2019 The world’s top five mining companies are becoming more sensitive to environmental and social risks, according to a report from S&P Global.
Syrah unveils $111.6m capital raising for Balama (0) June 19, 2019 Syrah Resources has entered into a convertible note deed and an underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $111.6 million for its Balama graphite project.
Newmont Goldcorp edges closer to Tanami expansion with Valmec (0) June 19, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has awarded a $6 million construction contract to Valmec for the second expansion project it has proposed at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Coal to virtually disappear from 2050 electric power system (0) June 19, 2019 Coal is forecast to almost completely disappear from Australia’s electricity system by 2050 if governments do not attempt to keep plants online with subsidies, according to the latest economic analysis ...
Explorer to Strike while iron ore is hot (0) June 19, 2019 Surging iron ore prices have driven Strike Resources’ decision to restart work on a number of its iron ore projects in Australia and Peru.
Doris continues Australian oil and gas push (0) June 19, 2019 Doris Engineering Australia has been awarded contracts with Tier 2 oil and gas operators based in Perth.
Boral Quarry invests in intelligent motor control solution (0) June 19, 2019 Boral recently invested in an industry leading motor control solution for their Charlton quarry to improve uptime and leverage the longevity and compliance provided by the latest motor control technology.
CSIRO cyanide-free gold recovery technology goes live (0) June 19, 2019 The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is now taking its Going for Gold gold recovery technology out of the trial phase and into the real-world market.
BHP unlocks Olympic Dam potential with heap leach trial (0) June 19, 2019 BHP has completed a heap leach development trial it says confirms the technology’s viability to extract copper, uranium, gold and silver at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Oil and gas CEOs remain confident despite external threats (0) June 19, 2019 Oil and gas executives are optimistic about company growth within the sector despite threats of cyber security and climate change.
Chalice moves to exploit WA nickel discoveries (0) June 18, 2019 Chalice Gold Mines is set to secure a significant nickel sulphide exploration opportunity in the west Kimberley region of Western Australia after acquiring North West Nickel.
Core Lithium scores positive response to NT lithium project (0) June 18, 2019 Emerging lithium company Core Lithium has moved a step closer to the development of its Grants deposit south of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
GreenGold Technology offers free ReCYN economic analysis for gold producers (0) June 18, 2019 GreenGold Technology has introduced a free ReCYN economic analysis for existing gold miners, helping them quantify enormous benefits for the assets.
Copper industry innovation needed with demand set to double (0) June 18, 2019 The global copper mining industry, of which Australia is a major player, faces a major challenge in being more innovative according to a US expert.
Macmahon and GBF shake hands on $48m deal (0) June 18, 2019 Macmahon Holdings has confirmed that it has made a $48 million takeover offer for GBF Underground Mining.
How Caterpillar and the Internet of Things are changing asset management (0) June 18, 2019 As technology continues to enhance our world, Caterpillar is constantly developing and refining advanced technologies.
Wesfarmers’ Evol and Adaman sign LNG deal for Kirkalocka mine (0) June 18, 2019 Adaman Resources will power its Kirkalocka gold mine with liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied by Wesfarmers subsidiary Evol LNG thanks to a new arrangement between the companies.
Independence sets up Fraser Range JV with Classic (0) June 18, 2019 Classic Minerals has signed an earn in and joint venture (JV) agreement over its Fraser Range operations with Independence Newsearch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Group.
Rio Tinto executes first fully digital iron ore transaction (0) June 18, 2019 Rio Tinto and Cargill’s metal business have completed the first fully digitalised iron ore trade, using Chinsay’s intelligence contract platform (ICP).
Top five mining stories last week (0) June 17, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the successful trial of an innovative haul truck.
St Barbara set to complete $768m Atlantic Gold takeover in a month (0) June 17, 2019 St Barbara’s $768 million acquisition of Canadian miner Atlantic Gold is moving towards completion, with the settlement date now set for July 20.
Pilbara Minerals to charge ahead with plans amid challenges (0) June 17, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has achieved record production at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia during May with its stage one plant capacity reaching 85 per cent.
South32 lowers Illawarra coal reserve estimates (0) June 17, 2019 South32 has reduced its estimates of coal reserves at the Illawarra metallurgical coal project in southern New South Wales.
Australia’s mining industry continues strong employment results (0) June 17, 2019 The job market within Australia’s mining and resources sector remained strong throughout the month of May this year, according to recruitment services company DFP.
Gascoyne Resources to continue operating during administration (0) June 17, 2019 Voluntary administrators to Gascoyne Resources have decided to maintain operations at the Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia during administration.
Intermin Resources completes merger with MacPhersons (0) June 17, 2019 Intermin Resources and MacPhersons Resources have finalised their plan to become a new mining company operating in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Komatsu to acquire simulation supplier Immersive Technologies (0) June 17, 2019 Komatsu plans to acquire technology company Immersive Technologies, the world’s largest supplier of surface and underground equipment simulators.
Australian industry bodies back Adani approval (0) June 17, 2019 The resources industry has welcomed the final approval of Adani’s Carmichael mine and infrastructure project.
Rio Tinto deploys ‘world’s biggest robot’ in Pilbara (0) June 17, 2019 Rio Tinto has launched its landmark AutoHaul project in the Pilbara, marking the world’s first automated heavy-haul long distance rail network.
Iron ore prices break another five-year record (0) June 14, 2019 Iron ore prices have reached a five-year high, breaking through the $US110 mark as the industry continues to respond to supply disruptions from Brazil.
QRC bid for delay on gas royalty hike (0) June 14, 2019 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has called the state government to delay the implementation of any gas royalty increase to January 1 2020.
Fortescue bolsters copper-gold holding in South Australia (0) June 14, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has enlarged its foothold in South Australia by embarking on two joint venture (JV) agreements in copper and gold through its subsidiary FMG Resources.
Coal industry continues to boom (0) June 14, 2019 Global coal consumption and production rose in 2018, reflecting positive results for the Australian coal industry according to new data released by BP in its 2019 statistical review of world ...
Saracen makes $38.2 million takeover offer for Bligh Resources (0) June 14, 2019 Saracen Minerals has made an off-market offer to acquire Western Australia-based gold miner Bligh Resources.
Adani to start construction at Carmichael following approval (0) June 13, 2019 Queensland’s Department of Environment and Science (DES) has approved Adani’s groundwater management plan (GDEMP) for its Carmichael mine in the Galilee Basin.
Australian Mines to earn $5bn from Sconi (0) June 13, 2019 Australian Mines announced that its Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland could generate $5 billion in free cashflow over the mine life.
Productivity Commission report debunks mining sector subsidy accusations (0) June 13, 2019 The Productivity Commission’s Trade and Assistance Review 2017–18 has reported that the Australian mining industry is not subsidised, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
The flexible piping system for groundwater extraction (0) June 13, 2019 The Aquaplus Oroflex Well flexible piping system is designed to help owners get the most out of their resources, providing not only ease of handling but better performance and long-term ...
Mining drives consistent job growth through 2019 (0) June 13, 2019 Employment company SEEK has revealed that the mining, resources and energy sector was the third-strongest contributor to the Australian employment market for the month of May.
AVZ strengthens Chinese backing for Manono lithium production (0) June 13, 2019 AVZ Minerals has struck a strategic partnership with the world’s largest manufacturers of cobalt chemicals to advance its Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Resolute continues Ravenswood expansion through lease approvals (0) June 13, 2019 Resolute Mining has been granted a further three mining lease applications by the Queensland Government over areas which support its Ravenswood gold project.
MICROMINE launches subscription-based technology service for miners (0) June 13, 2019 Mining technology company MICROMINE has introduced two subscription-based bundles for users of its Micromine software.
Rio Tinto invests in Australia’s autonomous future (0) June 13, 2019 Rio Tinto has introduced Australia’s first nationally recognised qualifications in automation to provide workers with skills in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry.
RNC Minerals completes $50m Higginsville acquisition (0) June 12, 2019 Canadian miner RNC Minerals has finalised the acquisition of the Higginsville gold operation from Westgold Resources.
Macmahon takes step in resolving contract dispute with Newcrest (0) June 12, 2019 Macmahon and Newcrest Mining have stepped into good faith negotiations over the Telfer project in Western Australia, which could lead to litigation if unsuccessful.
Kalium Lakes gains environmental approval for Beyondie SOP project (0) June 12, 2019 Kalium Lakes has significantly advanced its Beyondie SOP project by gaining environmental approval from Western Australia’s Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson.
Woodside cuts production outlook on Pluto problems (0) June 12, 2019 Woodside Energy has extended the gas turnaround at its Pluto LNG facility in Western Australia, with restart of production now targeted for the end of June.
Metro resumes Bauxite Hills operations following production delays (0) June 12, 2019 Metro Mining has recommenced operations at its Bauxite Hills mine, having completed activities relating to expanding production in 2019.
Queensland seeks royalty tax hike on gas (0) June 12, 2019 The Queensland Government has increased the rate of royalty taxes on petroleum by 25 per cent as part of its 2019 state budget.
Bis-designed Rexx goes the distance at Granny Smith (0) June 12, 2019 A “game changing” haul truck designed and built by Bis has conquered another trial at Gold Fields’ Granny Smith mine in Western Australia.
Mining companies held accountable for tailings facilities (0) June 11, 2019 The mining industry has responded to demand by investors to increase the disclosure of information regarding tailings storage facilities (TSFs).
BHP ramps up exploration technology with Southern Innovation (0) June 11, 2019 BHP has signed Melbourne-based technology company Southern Innovation to assist the mining giant in mineral exploration and extraction.
Sheffield moves to produce more zircon from Thunderbird (0) June 11, 2019 Sheffield Resources is taking steps to increase zircon production at the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia by launching an updated bankable feasibility study (BFS).
Top five mining stories last week (0) June 11, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the historic rise of gold prices.
Fenix to begin drill program at iron ridge project (0) June 11, 2019 Fenix Resources is due to commence a combined infill and geotechnical diamond drill program at its iron ridge project in midwest Western Australia.
Rio Tinto provides $1 million for Indigenous education in Pilbara (0) June 11, 2019 Rio Tinto has supported the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation (GPFF) and Western Australia’s minister for education and training in opening the Karratha science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) centre for ...
TNG secures $10m push for Mount Peake (0) June 11, 2019 TNG is continuing to attract interest in its diversified Mount Peake project in the Northern Territory after announcing it will receive a $10 million placement from German investors.
Resources sector drives Queensland exports to new record (0) June 7, 2019 Queensland has produced another export record in the 12 months ending in April, with resource exports delivering more than $65 billion of the $85.2 billion.
BHP unveils ‘tailings taskforce’ following Brazil incidents (0) June 7, 2019 BHP has established a new ‘tailings taskforce’ as part of its increased focus on the risk management of tailings in the wake of the Brumadinho disaster.
Zenith offloads iron project to focus on lithium (0) June 7, 2019 Zenith Minerals has sold its Mt Alexander magnetite iron project in Western Australia to Mount Alexander Iron Ore (MAIO) for $2.75 million.
Alkane grows Tomingley gold project with underground development (0) June 7, 2019 Alkane Resources confirmed today that development of the Tomingley gold project’s underground expansion at the Wyoming One deposit is on budget and ahead of schedule.
Santos discovery at Dorado ‘larger than anticipated’ (0) June 7, 2019 Santos has revealed the Dorado-2 appraisal well has confirmed a major oil and gas resource in the Bedout Basin, offshore Western Australia.
Northern Minerals set for more Browns Range funding (0) June 7, 2019 Northern Minerals is continuing its streak of capital raisings, this time seeking $22 million to help repay debts and further advance the Browns Range heavy rare earths pilot project in ...
2019 Women in Industry Awards winners revealed (0) June 7, 2019 The 2019 Women in Industry Awards took place in Melbourne last night, celebrating the brilliant, hard-working women helping advance Australian industry.
Global iron ore production forecast to plummet (0) June 7, 2019 Seaborne iron ore is expected to fall into a larger deficit this year as a result of disruptions at Vale SA’s operations, according to S&P Global.
Rio Tinto chooses Onsite as Pilbara equipment provider (0) June 6, 2019 Rio Tinto has awarded a contract worth close to $30 million to Onsite Rental Group to provide ancillary and light mobile equipment over the next three years.
Sandvik reveals latest blasthole drill for harsh conditions (0) June 6, 2019 Sandvik has introduced its new DR416i rotary blasthole drill as part of a focus on enhancing safety, productivity and reducing costs for mining companies.
South32 on verge of activity at copper project (0) June 6, 2019 Inca Minerals says it expects South32’s first round of earn-in funding on the Riqueza copper project in Peru will start in the next seven days.
Rio Tinto builds Winu copper momentum with long-awaited drill results (0) June 6, 2019 Rio Tinto has released details of encouraging intercepts at the Winu copper-gold project in the Paterson province, Western Australia.
RNC makes another massive gold discovery at Beta Hunt (0) June 6, 2019 RNC Minerals has unearthed its second high-grade gold discovery in nine months at its Beta Hunt mine near Kambalda, Western Australia.
Epiroc drives automation through new ‘6th sense’ approach (0) June 6, 2019 Epiroc has revealed its ‘6th sense’ approach, combining digitisation and automation to boost the productivity, sustainability and safety of machinery.
Cooper Energy secures growth with gas offtake agreement (0) June 6, 2019 Cooper Energy is continuing to grow its gas contract portfolio with the announcement of a new supply agreement with AGL Energy.
AES shines a spotlight on energy storage in mining (0) June 5, 2019 The off-grid sector in Australia has emerged as one of the best business cases for energy storage and hybrid energy systems to reduce diesel and gas consumption for power generation.
Dacian considers merger after Mt Morgans finds trouble (0) June 5, 2019 Dacian Gold has lowered its production guidance at the Mt Morgans operations in Western Australia, blaming the return of underground performance issues.
Efficient connections for the Ex zone (0) June 5, 2019 In environments with high explosion risk (Ex zones), such as on oil and gas platforms, interfaces must fulfil special safety requirements so that plugging and unplugging does not ignite the ...
Wesfarmers boosts resources focus (0) June 5, 2019 Wesfarmers has bolstered the resources experience on its board through its appointment of Fortescue deputy chairman Sharon Warburton.
St Barbara expands reach to Far North Queensland (0) June 5, 2019 St Barbara has formed a joint venture (JV) with the subsidiary of gold explorer Alice Queen for the Horn Island project in the Torres Strait, far-north Queensland.
Orica optimises drill and blast with automated measurement (0) June 5, 2019 Orica releases automated rock sizing measurement technology, FRAGTrack as part of its BlastIQ digital blast optimisation platform suite.
South Australia to boost exploration with $10m funding (0) June 5, 2019 The South Australian Government will inject $10 million into the exploration of untapped mineral resources, at a time when the state’s exploration investment figures are the lowest in a decade.
Global mining giants drive strong industry performance (0) June 5, 2019 The world’s 40 largest mining companies continued their steady growth last year despite decreased investor sentiment, according to PwC’s Mine 2019 report.
Anglo American targets apprentices for Moranbah North (0) June 5, 2019 Anglo American has opened applications for its 2020 apprenticeship program at the Moranbah North mine in central Queensland.
The argument for nuclear power in Australia (0) June 5, 2019 It is time for Australia to “seriously discuss” the benefits of developing a nuclear power industry, according to comments made by the Australaisian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
BHP grants Pilbara local works contract at Yandi (0) June 5, 2019 BHP has awarded the largest single contract through its Local Buying Program to a Pilbara Aboriginal Traditional Owner business, Gumala Enterprises at the Yandi iron ore mine site.
Value of mining capital raising deals increases during 2019 first quarter (0) June 5, 2019 The value of capital raising deals in the mining industry has increased significantly in the first quarter this year to more than $US11 billion ($15.7 billion), according to GlobalData.
Aurelia puts Nymagee copper project on hold (0) June 5, 2019 Aurelia Metals has put the Nymagee copper development nearby its flagship Hera mine in central New South Wales on hold, tripling its exploration budget instead.
New CEO for BGC Group (0) June 5, 2019 BGC Group has appointed Daniel Cooper as its next chief executive officer.
New Ingersoll Rand air compressor series released in Australia (0) June 5, 2019 Referred to as the ‘fifth utility’, air compressors play a vital role in the mining industry. While compressed air is a valuable resource on any mine site, the costs of ...
Gold prices reach historic levels in Australian dollars (0) June 4, 2019 Gold prices have today hit an all-time high, breaking the $1900 per ounce mark in the Australian currency for the first time.
NRW continues support of Gascoyne at Dalgaranga (0) June 4, 2019 NRW Holdings will continue its capacity as a mining contractor to Gascoyne Resources at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia irrespective of the latter’s voluntary administration.
Western Australia delivers quarterly exploration boost (0) June 4, 2019 Western Australia is driving a boost to mineral exploration spending in the March 2019 quarter, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
St Barbara production downgrade causes investor backlash (0) June 4, 2019 St Barbara is allowing investors who applied for new shares under the company’s acquisition of Atlantic Gold to withdraw their applications by the end of the week.
NSW Govt to resist raising royalties (0) June 4, 2019 The minerals industry has welcomed the New South Wales government’s commitment to not increasing mining royalties in the upcoming state budget.
Clean TeQ seeks partner for Sunrise battery metals project (0) June 4, 2019 Clean TeQ Holdings is appointing Macquarie Capital to search for a partner to work on the company’s Sunrise battery materials complex in New South Wales.
Macmahon admits to takeover talks with GBF Mining (0) June 3, 2019 Macmahon has confirmed market speculation about its potential takeover of the GBF Underground Mining group, which could provide it with a strong access to the Western Australian Goldfields.
Santos CEO highlights Narrabri domestic gas benefits (0) June 3, 2019 Santos managing director and chief executive officer Kevin Gallagher claims the proposed Narrabri coal seam gas (CSG) project could fill an important niche for the domestic gas market on the ...
Gascoyne enters administration following cash flow analysis (0) June 3, 2019 Gascoyne Resources has moved into administration due to an expected material cash shortfall over the coming months.
Lucapa diamonds sell for $14.5 million at auction (0) June 3, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has continued its successful run at auction after securing $US10 million ($14.5 million) for the sale of alluvial diamonds from its Lulo mine in Angola, central Africa.
Mount Gibson approves updated Koolan Island offtake agreement (0) June 3, 2019 Mount Gibson has approved Shougang Concord and SCIT Trading’s novating interest as guarantor and buyer under the existing Koolan Island offtake agreement to Newton Resources and its subsidiary Ace Profit ...
Queensland ramps up focus on domestic gas supply (0) June 3, 2019 In a national first, a joint venture (JV) between Australia Pacific LNG and Armour Energy in Queensland will seek out gas only for use by Australian manufacturers.
Top five mining stories last week (0) June 3, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including approval of modifications to the expansion of a leading coal mine in ...
Adani moves closer to construction with black-throated finch approval (0) May 31, 2019 Adani Mining has received its long-awaited approval for the black-throated finch management plan at the Carmichael coal development.
‘Agility’ helps Australian gold companies avoid consolidation: St Barbara CEO (0) May 31, 2019 St Barbara managing director and CEO Bob Vassie says that the company’s upcoming takeover of Canadian company Atlantic Gold “ticks all the boxes” for St Barbara’s strategy.
Fortescue recruitment trailer hits road in Pilbara (0) May 31, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has launched a recruitment trailer that is touring around the Pilbara region of Western Australia, spreading employment opportunities to the Aboriginal communities.
Malaysian PM indicates Lynas set for rare earth licence renewal (0) May 31, 2019 Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has indicated that Lynas Corporation’s rare earth elements (REE) processing plant near Kuantan, Malaysia, will probably receive its renewal to operate later this year.
Rinehart trails Pratt at top of Aussie rich list (0) May 31, 2019 Gina Rinehart, with a net worth of $13.81 billion, is placed second in the Australian Financial Review’s rich list this year.
New PNG PM strives for economic independence through mining reform (0) May 31, 2019 Newly elected Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has declared he is “striving to economically free” the country through mining law reform.
Gold Fields to advance Hamlet North with Pybar (0) May 31, 2019 Gold Fields has appointed underground mining contractor Pybar Mining Services to develop the Hamlet North project at the St Ives gold mine outside Kambalda, Western Australia.
Caterpillar focuses on the environment with R2900 loader launch (0) May 31, 2019 Caterpillar has released its new R2900 Underground Loader which offers expanded emission control options in response to global regulations surrounding diesel engine emissions.
Fenix inks deal with Geraldton Port to drive iron ore production (0) May 30, 2019 Fenix Resources has signed a joint cooperation agreement (JCA) with Geraldton Port to export iron product from the Iron Ridge project in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
Champion takes total ownership of Bloom Lake iron ore complex (0) May 30, 2019 Champion Iron has completed an agreement with the Government of Quebec to acquire the stake it does not already own in Quebec Iron Ore (QIO).
SRG Global secures long-term work at Whyalla (0) May 30, 2019 SRG Global has impressed GFG Liberty OneSteel with its capability and performance in recent months, setting it up for a long-term contract at the Whyalla Steelworks site in South Australia.
LNG supply to Asia driving record export levels (0) May 30, 2019 Liquified natural gas (LNG) now dominates Australia’s petroleum production due to high demand from Asia, according to energy advisory firm EnergyQuest.
Queensland freezes royalties in favour of coal miner fund (0) May 30, 2019 The Queensland Government is expecting the state’s biggest mining companies to voluntarily fund infrastructure development in regional communities.
Agripower fertiliser expansion shows 200-year potential (0) May 30, 2019 The Queensland Government has granted a prescribed project status to Agripower Australia’s $663 million fertiliser expansion project near Townsville.
Queensland grants land to ramp up gas production (0) May 29, 2019 The Queensland Government has continued to drive national gas policy, awarding companies permission to explore energy rich land in the state.
Lucapa hauls another big win from Mothae diamonds tender (0) May 29, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company’s second diamonds tender this year has attracted $US3.5 million ($5 million) in Antwerp, Belgium.
Birimian secures deal with DRA to advance Goulamina lithium project (0) May 29, 2019 Birimian has selected DRA Global to provide engineering services to optimise the process flowsheet for its Goulamina lithium project in Mali, West Africa.
New Hope ups coal production with Bengalla expansion (0) May 29, 2019 New Hope Group produced 40 per cent more coal during the quarter ending April against a year ago after twice increasing its stake in the Bengalla joint venture in New ...
South32 inks JV with Superior Resources for zinc project (0) May 29, 2019 Superior Resources has signed an earn-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with South32 to advance exploration at its Nicholson zinc project in northwest Queensland.
Iron ore prices smash through $US108 mark (0) May 29, 2019 Australian iron ore miners are continuing to enjoy the surge in price of the commodity following a fall in iron ore port stocks in China.
Australian Vanadium test work reveals high purity capabilities (0) May 29, 2019 Australian Vanadium (AVL) has returned high-purity vanadium pentoxide during a benchmark metallurgical test work program at its Western Australian project.
BHP takes novel approach to oil exploration (0) May 29, 2019 BHP Petroleum has conducted an ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in the Western Gulf of Mexico (GOM) to allow the company to drill deeper and more complicated targets.
Rio Tinto pursues development of ‘Silicon Valley of mining’ (0) May 29, 2019 Rio Tinto has backed the Western Australian Government’s launch of its first ever five-pillar approach to enhancing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) capabilities throughout the state.
Light EV innovation heads to gold mine for trial (0) May 29, 2019 Safescape and 3ME Technology have launched a light electric vehicle that will be trialled at an underground gold mine.
Peabody proceeds North Goonyella restart plans (0) May 28, 2019 Peabody Energy has started re-ventilating the first segment of the North Goonyella underground coal mine following consultation with the Queensland Mines Inspectorate.
Auroch ‘bullish’ on Minotaur’s Western Australian nickel prospects (0) May 28, 2019 Auroch Minerals is set to bolster its presence in Western Australia through a planned acquisition of Minotaur Exploration’s Saints and Leinster nickel projects.
Gold Road puts Yamarna assets on track for expansion (0) May 28, 2019 Gold Road Resources has revealed positive assay results from its exploration program at the Yamarna gold project in Western Australia as it works towards delivering a maiden mineral resource.
Geoscientist job prospects up but self-employed still struggle (0) May 28, 2019 Unemployment among Australian geoscientists has continued to fall in the first quarter of 2019, however those that are self-employed continued to struggle.
Sayona edges towards production at Authier lithium project (0) May 28, 2019 Emerging lithium miner Sayona Mining has moved closer to commencing mining at its Authier Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.
Komatsu, Cummins reach milestone with 100th engine delivery to Rio Tinto (0) May 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has received delivery of the 100th repower engine component for its Komatsu 830E and 930E haul trucks from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and Cummins.
Boggabri coal mine receives project approval (0) May 28, 2019 The Independent Planning Commission has signed off on changes to the project approval at the Boggabri Coal coal site in New South Wales.
Simex rotary cutters help to increase yield and reduce waste (0) May 27, 2019 Simex twin header rotary cutters give excellent results when conventional digging systems are too weak and percussion tools have little effect.
NSW TAFE program represents growth of women in mining (0) May 27, 2019 A TAFE mining program has released figures suggesting the number of women in the industry is increasing, but concedes there is still more work to be done to achieve gender ...
Regulators set date for Adani mine approvals (0) May 27, 2019 Queensland’s coordinator-general has announced the two remaining key approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine and rail project will be finalised in the next three weeks.
Victorian miners to be hit by gold royalty (0) May 27, 2019 The Victorian Government is set to introduce a 2.75 per cent royalty to gold miners, in line with all other Australian states.
SRG Global inks South32 Worsley alumina contract (0) May 27, 2019 South32 has awarded a long-term engineering services contract at the Worsley Alumina bauxite operations in Western Australia to SRG Global.
Coalition’s strong economic focus receives industry support (0) May 27, 2019 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has backed the Morrison Government’s economic focus of creating jobs, responsible economic management and delivering strong budget surpluses.
Australia welcomes top March quarter of gold production in over two decades (0) May 27, 2019 Australia has experienced its highest March quarter of gold production since 1998, according to Melbourne-based gold mining consultants, Surbiton Associates.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 27, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the ongoing rise of iron ore prices in 2019.
Caterpillar generators and industrial engines eligible for $30,000 asset write-off (0) May 27, 2019 The price-conscious consumer is now more educated than ever with access to worldwide prices on their smartphone, but they are often unaware that local warranty, technical support and parts availability ...
Austmine announces 2019 award winners (0) May 24, 2019 Austmine 2019 has announced its award winners at the Industry Leaders’ Dinner and Awards in Brisbane, Queensland this week.
SQM expects lithium industry to grow by 17 per cent in 2019 (0) May 24, 2019 Chilean lithium major Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) has reported decreased sales in its March quarter but remains positive about the future of the lithium industry.
MacMines puts Galilee Basin coal project on hold (0) May 24, 2019 An approved large coal project three times the capacity of Adani’s proposed Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin, Queensland will no longer be going ahead.
MCA appoints Helen Coonan as new chair (0) May 24, 2019 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has announced that former federal cabinet minister Helen Coonan will replace Vanessa Guthrie as the organisation’s new chair.
Surprising fungi-gold interaction reveals potential for new deposits (0) May 24, 2019 Australian scientists have discovered gold-coated fungi near Boddington, Western Australia that may offer clues for finding gold deposits.
Kalium drives Beyondie construction with development contracts (0) May 24, 2019 Kalium Lakes has awarded four contracts associated with the development of the purification plant facilities for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Mincor sets up nickel portfolio for the Long haul (0) May 23, 2019 Mincor Resources will raise up to $23 million to fast-track its plans to restart high-grade nickel sulphide mining near Kambalda in Western Australia.
Peabody awards $126m contract in QLD, NSW to Ausdrill subsidiary (0) May 23, 2019 Ausdrill subsidiary, BTP has secured a further three year contract with Peabody Australia in its Hunter Valley and Bowen Basin coal mines, its second extension in two years.
Wesfarmers closes in on Kidman acquisition (0) May 23, 2019 Wesfarmers has secured a scheme implementation deed (SID) with Kidman Resources regarding a proposed takeover deal announced in early May.
Lynas reveals $500m plan for growth (0) May 23, 2019 Lynas Corporation will spend $500 million on growing its production to 2025, including the creation of a new upstream processing plant in Western Australia.
Havilah moves closer to launching flagship Kalkaroo site (0) May 23, 2019 Havilah Resources has been granted approval from the Department for Energy and Mining for the right to mine at the Kalkaroo copper-gold project in South Australia.
Lucapa gains momentum with sixth major diamond recovery (0) May 23, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has revealed the largest diamond recovered from its Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, South Africa since commercial operations commenced in January.
Barrick to acquire Acacia in effort to solve dispute (0) May 23, 2019 Barrick Gold plans to acquire the remaining Acacia Mining shares it doesn’t own in a buyout offer to douse a long stand-off with the Tanzanian Government.
Battery metals major focus for greenfield exploration in WA (0) May 23, 2019 Nearly a third of participants involved in the current round of an ongoing state-backed commodity exploration scheme in Western Australia are focusing on battery metal discoveries.
Adani backs urgent request for Carmichael deadline (0) May 23, 2019 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged for a timeline to be set for the approval of Adani’s proposed Carmichael mine.
NRW Holdings rebuffs BGC takeover speculation (0) May 22, 2019 NRW Holdings has denied media speculation that it has been in advanced talks to acquire BGC Contracting.
BHP to ramp up long-term focus (0) May 22, 2019 BHP is aiming to maximise shareholder value through continuing to diversify its portfolio and adapt to “the changing world”, according to its long-term strategy.
Rockwell Automation makes splash at Austmine (0) May 22, 2019 Rockwell Automation is an associate partner of the Austmine 2019 Conference and Exhibition, currently being held from May 21-23 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland.
Fortescue gains approval for Queens Valley development (0) May 22, 2019 Fortescue’s Queens Valley mining area is moving forward having received all necessary environmental and heritage approvals.
Kalgoorlie tops list of best graduate cities (0) May 22, 2019 A list of the top five Australian cities for graduates has been published, with the country’s larger urban hubs nowhere to be found.
CITIC to pay royalties to Mineralogy following appeal rejection (0) May 22, 2019 CITIC has had its appeal case against Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy rejected, forcing the Chinese company to pay royalties from its iron ore project in Pilbara, Western Australia.
Workers to receive limited pay rise following industry recovery (0) May 22, 2019 More resources and mining employees will receive a pay rise this year than last, but it will be much less than they hoped for.
BHP ups expectations for global EV market (0) May 21, 2019 BHP has released statistics suggesting that the global uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) could be larger than the company initially anticipated.
EcoMag targets $1bn in revenue from Dampier Salt wastewater (0) May 21, 2019 An emerging specialty chemicals producer EcoMag has set its sights on producing magnesium carbonate using wastewater streams from salt production in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Labor Party defends stance on coal mining (0) May 21, 2019 The Labor Party’s unexpected loss in the federal election over the weekend could owe to its anti-mining policies, evident in regional Australians’ eroding support for the party.
Mining experts on energy storage applications (0) May 21, 2019 With declining costs and continually increasing technological developments, the opportunities for energy storage in mining, and other off-grid sectors, have never been bigger.
Prospector finds gold nugget worth nearly $100,000 (0) May 21, 2019 An amateur prospector in Western Australia has discovered a 49-ounce (1.4-kilogram) gold nugget worth almost $100,000.
Rio Tinto and NRW boost relationship at Koodaideri (0) May 21, 2019 NRW Holdings subsidiary RCR Mining Technologies has received a significant original equipment manufacturer equipment package for Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Koodaideri project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
AngloGold Ashanti to purchase ore from Matsa restart project (0) May 21, 2019 AngloGold Ashanti is set to process ore produced from Matsa Resources’ Red October gold mine in Western Australia, which 60 kilometres from its Sunrise Dam operation.
Anglo American partners with Pitta Pitta people for QLD exploration (0) May 20, 2019 Anglo American will team up with Traditional Owners for mining exploration in North West Queensland thanks to a new agreement with the Pitta Pitta Aboriginal Corporation.
Iron ore prices break the $US100 mark (0) May 20, 2019 Prices for iron ore have reached a five-year high driven by higher steel production in China and speculation of another dam collapse at a Vale mine in Brazil.
Lynas sets sights stateside with rare earths JV in Texas (0) May 20, 2019 Lynas Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Blue Line Corporation to develop rare earths separation capacity in the United States.
Metminco to enlarge Colombian gold territory with friendly takeover (0) May 20, 2019 Metminco will merge with unlisted company Andes Resources to create a leading Colombian gold explorer and developer with one of the largest portfolios of gold-copper exploration assets in the Cauca ...
Vale raises alarm of potential tailings dam failure (0) May 20, 2019 Vale has warned of the possible dam collapse at the Gongo Soco mine in Barão de Cocais, Minas Gerais, 65 kilometres away from the site of the Brumadiho dam failure.
Coal proves decisive factor in Coalition election win (0) May 20, 2019 The Australian minerals industry believes it will benefit from the re-election of the Coalition Government through reduced taxes and increased investment in the sector.
The top five mining stories last week (0) May 20, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the approval of new mine development in Queensland.
US-China trade war forces Ausdrill into financial rethink (0) May 17, 2019 Mining services company Ausdrill is dropping a previously announced refinancing plan due to ongoing heated trade debates between the United States and China.
Rio Tinto backs NRW for south Koodaideri railway contract (0) May 17, 2019 NRW Holdings has been awarded a $137 million contract by Rio Tinto for the Koodaideri iron ore project’s rail formation south earthworks.
Thyssenkrupp launches $1m Brisbane facility (0) May 17, 2019 Thyssenkrupp is strengthening its post in Australia by establishing a service centre in Brisbane.
Lycopodium to complete PFS for Townsville battery materials refinery (0) May 17, 2019 Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM), a subsidiary of Pure Minerals, has appointed Lycopodium to undertake a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its battery materials refinery in Townsville.
Job market in best shape since mining boom (0) May 17, 2019 Job vacancies in the mining and resources sector dipped in April by 1.1 per cent, despite strong commodity prices over the past three months.
National Group ‘port-to-pit’ approach drives mining service (0) May 17, 2019 National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd says the adoption of a port-to-pit approach has been pivotal to the company’s success.
St Barbara shareholders drive first stage of Atlantic acquisition (0) May 17, 2019 St Barbara has moved a step closer to its successful acquisition of Atlantic Gold, announcing the completion of the institutional component of its underwritten entitlement offer.
Santos scoops share in PNG gas with $271m acquisition (0) May 17, 2019 Santos is set to boost its presence in Papua New Guinea by acquiring the P’nyang natural gas field from the existing licence participants for $US187 million ($271 million).
Antipa advances Rio Tinto partnership to unearth Paterson resources (0) May 16, 2019 Antipa Minerals’ exploration at its Citadel joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia this year will extend to the vicinity of Rio Tinto’s Winu operation.
Galaxy to become major shareholder of Alliance Mineral Assets (0) May 16, 2019 Galaxy Resources is set to become the largest shareholder in Alliance Mineral Assets following the joint announcement of a $32.5 million raising.
Lithium market requires $17bn investment to meet growing demand (0) May 16, 2019 Lithium expert Joe Lowry has estimated the global market for the commodity needs investment of at least US$12 billion ($17.32 billion) in the next five years for the supply to ...
Outotec inks deal with OZ Minerals at Prominent Hill (0) May 16, 2019 OZ Minerals has awarded a €15 million ($24.3 million) contract to design and deliver a mine paste backfill system at the Prominent Hill copper-gold operation to Outotec.
Queensland to cut red tape for explorers (0) May 16, 2019 Queensland Parliament is set to cut red tape for explorers, allowing them to change their work program without seeking extra approvals starting next year.
Propelling copper-rich South Australia to the world (0) May 16, 2019 South Australia’s appetite to meet the rise in demand for copper, electric vehicles and renewable energy has been matched by the vision of its miners.
Newmont Goldcorp strengthens Tanami presence with Prodigy JV (0) May 16, 2019 Newmont Exploration has struck a $14.5 million joint venture agreement with WA-based Prodigy Gold over the Tobruk project in the Northern Territory.
Lucapa scores another massive diamond find at Lulo (0) May 16, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 130-carat, gem-quality diamond from the Lulo project in Angola, West Africa.
Pantoro to increase gold production with Central Norseman restart (0) May 16, 2019 Pantoro has acquired a 50 per cent share in the Central Norseman gold project (CNGP), giving the company assets in two high-grade gold regions in Western Australia.
Ramelius plans at Edna May blocked by environmental watchdog (0) May 16, 2019 Ramelius Resources’ proposed expansion of its Greenfinch open pit operation at the Edna May gold mine has been rejected by the Western Australian Environment Minister Stephen Dawson.
A smarter condition monitoring system for fixed or mobile machines (0) May 16, 2019 With the ability to monitor everything from a single machine to an entire plant from a central location, the SKF Multilog IMx-16Plus integrates seamlessly with other devices (such as the ...
Breaker builds on Bombora gold discovery (0) May 16, 2019 Breaker Resources continues to gain momentum with its Bombora gold resource in Western Australia following a $6.3 million raising to fund a pre-feasibility study (PFS).
Lincoln Electric fume solutions improve safety and productivity for welders (0) May 15, 2019 Lincoln Electric has served the welding industry by delivering industry leading welding and cutting solutions since 1895.