Mader returns successful $50m IPO (0) October 2, 2019 Mader Group has completed its first day of trading on the ASX, after having completed a $50 million initial public offer.
Approaching the underground safely from the surface (0) October 2, 2019 Strata consolidation is a crucial aspect to the safety of any underground mining operation, as it provides stability around mine openings.
Perenti hails impact of Barminco acquisition (0) October 2, 2019 Barminco has delivered a bag of goods, along with changes, to parent company Perenti Global, with group managing director Mark Norwell describing the acquisition as fundamentally changing the business.
University of Newcastle leads a ‘new dawn’ for mining (0) October 2, 2019 An Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence based at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales has been established to work towards achieving zero-emission mining with more sustainable ...
Technology Metals strikes deal with leading Chinese vanadium producer (0) October 2, 2019 Technology Metals Australia has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Fengyuan Vanadium Technology Development to establish an offtake agreement for vanadium production.
Queensland misses out on $10bn uranium opportunity: QRC (0) October 1, 2019 Queensland has missed out on a multi-billion dollar addition to its resources and energy industry due to bans on uranium mining, according to the Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian ...
BMA extends Downer contract at Goonyella (0) October 1, 2019 Downer EDI has been awarded a two-year contract to provide mining and other related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland.
Australian Mines to re-negotiate Sconi offtake with SK Innovation (0) October 1, 2019 Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.
Arafura begins Nolans mine life extension plans (0) October 1, 2019 Arafura Resources has commenced drilling and metallurgical programs aimed at increasing the mine life of the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.
Epiroc unveils latest Pit Viper drilling rig (0) October 1, 2019 Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.
Bounty shareholders reject Amaroo proposal in landslide (0) October 1, 2019 The proposed recapitalisation plan offered by Amaroo Blackdown Investments to Bounty Mining was rejected in a shareholder vote in yesterday’s (September 30) general meeting.
Caterpillar meets changing needs with underground truck (0) October 1, 2019 Caterpillar has released the AD45 mining truck for underground hard rock mining, which is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards.
Bounty funding saga comes to a head at general meeting (0) September 30, 2019 Drama arose when Bounty Mining began negotiating a recapitalisation and new funding package with Amaroo Blackdown Investments. In response to this proposal, QCoal Group delivered other refinancing proposals to Bounty.
Vysarn wins Tropicana contract through Pentium Hydro (0) September 30, 2019 Vysarn’s subsidiary Pentium Hydro has struck a major services contract at the Tropicana gold mine joint venture (JV) in Western Australia for an undisclosed amount.
Saracen bolsters portfolio with Sinclair purchase from Talisman (0) September 30, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings is set to acquire the Sinclair nickel project from Talisman Mining for $10 million, strengthening the company’s holdings in Western Australia.
Top five mining stories last week (0) September 30, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including another significant find at the Beta Hunt gold mine in Western Australia.
Coking coal price dip puts brakes on Coronado Coal (0) September 26, 2019 Coronado Coal is optimistic about the future of the coking coal sector despite forecasting lower-than-expected financial returns due to a falling commodity price.
Bootu Creek mining remains suspended following fatality (0) September 26, 2019 OM Holdings has recovered the body of its employee, who was buried under collapsing wall at the Bootu Creek manganese mine in the Northern Territory.
Andrew Forrest leads $442m war on plastic (0) September 26, 2019 Global philanthropic organisation chaired by Andrew Forrest, Minderoo Foundation has committed $US300 million ($442 million) to help end plastic waste worldwide.
Newcrest and Encounter break ground at Hutch’s Find (0) September 26, 2019 Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have begun drilling at the Hutch’s Find prospect in the Tanami region of Western Australia.
Newmont Goldcorp inaugurates ‘mine of the future’ (0) September 26, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has launched the Borden gold project in Ontario, Canada, which is being described as the region’s ‘mine of the future.’
Focus knocks back Chinese bid for Coolgardie gold project (0) September 26, 2019 Hanking Australia has made a $56 million to $65 million non-binding indicative cash offer to acquire the Coolgardie Gold Project from Focus Minerals.
Rio Tinto steps towards a green future for steel (0) September 26, 2019 Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University to implement new methods to reduce carbon emissions across the steel value chain.
Alcoa turns to VR for training of refinery workers (0) September 26, 2019 Alcoa has followed in the steps of the army, navy and air force, which use VR to undertake training for high-risk tasks at its alumina refineries in Western Australia.
Roy Hill’s industry collaboration to reduce risk of injury (0) September 26, 2019 Roy Hill has supported research that guided the development of technology to measure and assess the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSK) in resource industry workers, an injury that is most ...
MICROMINE unveils ring design software (0) September 25, 2019 MICROMINE will release the Micromine 2020 software to include a series of innovative ring design tools, crucial in maximising mining production, efficiency and safety by achieving precise drill and blast ...
Mount Gibson confident in ore quality amid reserve reduction (0) September 25, 2019 Mount Gibson’s reduction in iron ore mineral resources and ore reserve estimates in the 2019 financial year has been attributed to mining depletion at a number of its operations.
RNC continues hot streak with $3.9m gold find (0) September 25, 2019 RNC Minerals has recovered an estimated 1750 ounces of coarse gold from 274 kilograms of rock at the Beta Hunt mine in Western Australia.
The 2019 Prospect Awards finalists (0) September 25, 2019 Australian Mining is proud to announce the nominations for next month’s Prospect Awards in Brisbane.
Victorian minerals industry slams proposed gold royalty (0) September 24, 2019 The Victorian Government has continued with its plans to apply a 2.75 per cent gold royalty starting 2020, claiming paying mines are expected to remain profitable.
WA achieves record mining employment figures (0) September 24, 2019 Western Australia’s mining industry has continued to thrive off record commodity sales and prices, reporting a boost in employment numbers that reached unseen levels.
Glencore grows Indigenous employment program with DBS (0) September 24, 2019 Glencore Coal and Indigenous-owned Diversified Building Services (DBS) have partnered to expand its indigenous employment pathways program in central Queensland.
Australian Vanadium expansion backed by investors (0) September 23, 2019 Australian Vanadium (AVL) has successfully completed its $6.6 million capital raising, which will be used to extend its flagship project’s lifespan.
Northern Star declares Echo takeover unconditional (0) September 23, 2019 Northern Star Resources has taken a step to speed up its acquisition of Echo Resources as it waived all the remaining conditions that could hold up the offer.
Australia takes lead to improve tailings dam performance (0) September 23, 2019 Australia’s minerals industry has committed to the safe and responsible management of tailings storage facilities through the release of the Australian Mining Tailings Communique.
Macmahon continues board reshuffle (0) September 23, 2019 Macmahon Holdings has made further updates to its board composition, appointing two new directors and transitioning the position of its chief executive officer.
Top five mining stories last week (0) September 23, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the expected surge in demand for mining jobs to support new projects during the ...
Sandvik launches jumbo underground drill rig (0) September 20, 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched the Sandvik DT1132i jumbo, an underground drill rig for tunnelling excavation.
Sheffield gets green light for Thunderbird project (0) September 20, 2019 Sheffield Resources has hit an early milestone at its Thunderbird project in Western Australia with the state government’s approval to commence mining.
Sandfire secures farm-in with Auris to explore Cashman (0) September 20, 2019 Auris Minerals has entered into an agreement with Sandfire Resources to advance exploration at its Cashman project in the Bryah Basin, Western Australia.
Epiroc racks up orders for battery-powered equipment (0) September 20, 2019 Epiroc has won orders for its new generation battery-electric mining equipment in Australia, underscoring the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) growth in the region.
Westgold extends Sodexo contract to Big Bell mine (0) September 20, 2019 Westgold Resources has furthered its relationship with Sodexo to include a fourth mine site, increasing the contract value between the companies to $40 million.
Image of Andrew Forrest used for $670k scam (0) September 19, 2019 A fake investment scheme that used the image of Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has scammed a Western Australian woman out of $670,000.
QCoal escalates battle for Bounty funding (0) September 19, 2019 QCoal has accused Bounty Mining of misleading its shareholders by prioritising a funding proposal it has deemed inferior from Amaroo Blackdown Investments.
IGO ‘deeply saddened’ by Nova tragedy (0) September 19, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has revealed that a fatality occurred following an incident at the Nova nickel-copper operation in Western Australia.
BHP embraces technological greatness in changing times (0) September 19, 2019 BHP vice president technology global transformation Rag Udd has highlighted how leadership, education and the link between humanity and automation are shaping the future of the company and mining industry.
Segnut innovation reduces hefty maintenance costs (0) September 19, 2019 Mining maintenance spending in Australia is expected to rise by more than 60 per cent annually to $12 billion by 2022, according to fastener manufacturer Segnut.
Horizon continues West Australian gold re-shuffle (0) September 19, 2019 Horizon Minerals has completed an $8 million sale of its Menzies and Goongarrie gold projects in Western Australia to Kingwest Resources.
Meteoric unveils gold bonanza at Juruena (0) September 19, 2019 Meteoric Resources has unearthed ‘bonanza grades’ at the Juruena project’s Dona Maria Prospect in Brazil.
BHP CEO suffers pay cut following mining tragedy (0) September 18, 2019 BHP has slashed the salary of chief executive Andrew Mackenzie in response to operational issues and a fatality involving a coal miner in Queensland last year.
WestStar bags BHP contract at South Flank (0) September 18, 2019 WestStar Industrial subsidiaries SIMPEC and Precast Australia have continued to pile up top tier contracted works such as the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Saudi Arabia to resume oil production following drone attacks (0) September 18, 2019 Oil prices have spiked after 10 unmanned aerial vehicles attacked the world’s biggest crude-processing facility and its second-biggest oil field, both in Saudi Arabia.
The ABB digital mine (0) September 18, 2019 ABB has a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions – including ABB Ability, a suite of digital solutions – that are transforming the way mines operate.
New Hope prepares 150 New Acland workers for redundancy (0) September 18, 2019 New Hope Group is set to make 150 New Acland workers redundant by Friday as its stage three project continues to be in abeyance pending final approvals.
Byerwen coal mine opens to boost QLD economy (0) September 17, 2019 The opening of the Byerwen coal mine in North Queensland has been welcomed by the resources industry given its anticipated contribution to the state’s economy.
Australian mining needs 21,000 new workers by 2024 (0) September 17, 2019 Australia’s mining industry will require around 21,000 new onsite operational employees by 2024 in order to meet the demand for new mining projects.
Titan eyes Ecuador with Core Gold bid (0) September 16, 2019 Titan Minerals is set to make an offer to acquire Canadian-based Core Gold in a bid to create an “emerging Latin American-focussed gold explorer, developer and producer.”
Pentium secures Fortescue contract, mobilises at Olympic Dam (0) September 16, 2019 Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has won a $800,000 purchase order for hydrogeological borefield and construction services from Fortescue subsidiary – Chichester Metals.
Lepidico has successful lithium pilot plant campaign (0) September 16, 2019 Lepidico has achieved 99.9 per cent purity high-specification lithium carbonate at a L-Max pilot plant campaign in Perth, Western Australia.
More Australians favour mining due to responsible rehabilitation (0) September 16, 2019 There has been an increasing support for Australia’s mining industry from both men and women across all age groups, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Top five mining stories last week (0) September 16, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including BHP’s plan for the future as the company and mining industry contend with a ...
Fortescue autonomous trucks hit billion tonne milestone (0) September 13, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group’s fleet of autonomous haul trucks in the Pilbara has surpassed the one billion tonne milestone of material moved, covering 33.5 million kilometres in the process.
SIMEC Mining $100m offer to Havilah falls through (0) September 13, 2019 Havilah Resources’ attempt to pass a $100 million funding proposal from GFG Alliance member, SIMEC Mining, has been blocked.
Idemitsu rejects claim over Boggabri FIFO arrangement (0) September 13, 2019 Boggabri Coal majority owner, Idemitsu Australia Resources, has denied the CFMMEU’s claim that it has proposed fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangements for employees of the New South Wales site.
Barminco and Sandvik achieve a world first on boring machine (0) September 13, 2019 Barminco has taken delivery of the world’s first mobile raise boring machine with back reaming capability, adding the feature onto Sandvik’s Rhino 100 Mobile Raise Boring machine.
Thiess wins $1.3bn contract extension at Curragh (0) September 13, 2019 CIMIC Group mining services provider, Thiess, has been awarded a six-year, $1.3 billion contract extension by Coronado Global Resources to provide services at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
BHP backs US biotech for climate-friendly mine rehab solution (0) September 13, 2019 BHP has taken a stake in US biotech Cemvita Factory, a start-up company that is developing bio-engineered pathways that supports carbon dioxide sequestration and utilisation.
Komatsu diversifies in Western Australia with BHP deal (0) September 12, 2019 Australian Mining speaks with Komatsu Australia chief executive Sean Taylor about what an agreement to deploy haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank project means for the company and Western Australia.
Stealth and Honeywell to develop autonomous vehicles (0) September 12, 2019 Stealth Technologies, a subsidiary of Strategic Elements, will enter into a $100,000 exclusive 12-month deal with Honeywell to build experimental autonomous robotic vehicles.
Evolution pursues interest in Drummond gold JV (0) September 12, 2019 Evolution Mining has committed to stage two of its Drummond gold joint venture project with Andromeda Metals, in northern Queensland.
Geoscientist employment continues upward trend (0) September 12, 2019 Employment opportunities for Australia’s geoscientists are continuing to slowly improve despite an increase in unemployment during the June quarter.
Victoria passes bill for mine rehabilitation (0) September 12, 2019 The Victorian Parliament has established the Latrobe Valley-based Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority and Post Closure Fund, which will make rehabilitation for the area’s coal mines stronger and more transparent.
SIMPEC continues relationship at Fortescue project (0) September 11, 2019 SIMPEC has been chosen by Energy Power Systems Australia for the construction of the 25-megawatt diesel power generation facilities at Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana mine and rail project in the ...
Australian Pacific contemplates legal action over Dartbrook restart (0) September 11, 2019 Australian Pacific Coal is considering appealing against the New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for refusing the company an extension of its Dartbrook mine beyond 2022.
Poseidon rides rising nickel wave by resuming Black Swan (0) September 11, 2019 Poseidon Nickel will restart its Black Swan nickel operations in Western Australia due to stronger and improving spot nickel prices over recent months.
New Century continues ramp-up with processing upgrades (0) September 11, 2019 New Century Resources has delivered improvements in metal production rates and a reduction in operating costs at the Century operation by incorporating the full cleaner circuit at its zinc processing ...
Fortescue fosters a new era of conveyor monitoring (0) September 11, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is leading the way in monitoring the health of its conveyor assets, introducing a new paperless inspection system.
QLD hands out $3.3m contract for Mackay METS centre (0) September 11, 2019 The Queensland Government has awarded Mackay-based Fergus Builders a contract to build the $7 million Resources Centre of Excellence in the region.
New Hope secures court win against New Acland landowners (0) September 11, 2019 New Hope Group has welcomed a Queensland Court of Appeal judgement that a Land Court recommendation regarding a groundwater issue at the New Acland coal project was “infected by apprehension ...
Deals in metals and mining industry reach $US3.68bn (0) September 10, 2019 Global deals in the metals and mining industry have amounted to $US3.68 billion ($5.36 billion) in July 2019, according to GlobalData.
First Cat DTH hammer and bits released (0) September 10, 2019 Caterpillar has released its first down-the-hole (DTH) hammers and bits, designed for the most severe blasthole drilling applications, while also being cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.
Lynas leans towards Kalgoorlie for rare earths plant (0) September 10, 2019 Lynas Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for potential sites for a cracking and leaching plant.
AAMA takes step towards encouraging Aboriginal employment (0) September 10, 2019 The Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy (AAMA) has signed an agreement with Curtin University and Carey Mining to advance education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people in services that help the ...
MRS Services moves into voluntary administration (0) September 9, 2019 Management Resource Solutions (MRS) Services Group, a mining services business with 400 workers across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Queensland, has gone into voluntary administration.
BHP to ‘reinvigorate’ portfolio amid global uncertainty (0) September 9, 2019 BHP expects that a diversified commodity portfolio combined with increased access to technology will drive the company’s balance sheet as it grapples with growing global uncertainty.
Australian Vanadium receives major project status for WA project (0) September 9, 2019 The Australian Vanadium project has been awarded major project status by the federal government, highlighting the contribution it is expected to make to the Western Australian economy.
Weir secures largest-ever mining order with Fortescue (0) September 9, 2019 The Weir Group has won a £100 million ($179.4 million) contract to provide a range of crushing and pump equipment to Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge iron ore project in ...
South32 digitises Cannington through Telstra partnership (0) September 9, 2019 Telstra has formed a partnership with South32 for a private 4G long term evolution (LTE) network at the company’s Cannington underground mine in North West Queensland.
Top five mining stories last week (0) September 9, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the biggest monthly fall in the iron ore price in eight years.
Horizon ups the ante for Coolgardie purchase (0) September 6, 2019 Horizon Minerals has increased the proposal for Focus Minerals’ Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia to $55 million.
Millennium dampens production target at Nullagine (0) September 6, 2019 Millennium Minerals has updated its production guidance for the calendar year following a series of delays at its Nullagine operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Fortescue executes $881 million bond offer to repay debt (0) September 6, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has completed a $US600 million ($881 million) bond offering that will be used to partially repay its $US1.4 billion 2022 loan facility.
Mining business growth continues after successful AIMEX (0) September 6, 2019 The Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector has shown its buoyancy once again with the success of Australia’s largest and longest-running mining exhibition, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), ...
Queensland safety reset reaches 96% of state (0) September 5, 2019 Queensland’s safety reset is nearing completion, with just a small number of the state’s mine and quarry workforce left to complete the program.
Geopacific lines up GR Engineering for Woodlark contract (0) September 5, 2019 Geopacific Resources has issued a letter of intent to contract GR Engineering for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works at the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Orion teams up with Byrnecut at Prieska project (0) September 5, 2019 Orion Minerals has partnered with Byrnecut Offshore to provide underground mine development and mine production services at the Prieska copper-zinc project in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Komatsu strikes BHP deal for 41 South Flank autonomous trucks (0) September 5, 2019 Komatsu will deploy 41 automation-ready Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia from next month.
Iron ore price hit by biggest monthly drop in eight years (0) September 4, 2019 The seaborne iron ore price has experienced its largest one month drop in almost eight years as shipments increased to China sparking supply pressure.
Pilbara Minerals finds Chinese backing amid softening market (0) September 4, 2019 Pilbara Minerals plans to sell an 8.5 per cent stake in the company to China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer despite a slowdown in lithium’s largest market.
Glencore comes out on top of tax dispute (0) September 4, 2019 Glencore has won a dispute against the Australian Tax Office (ATO) after the federal court ruled the Swiss parent company paid the correct amount of tax on its copper concentrate ...
WA offers minerals research scholarships (0) September 4, 2019 The Western Australian Government has declared applications for the Minerals Research Institute’s PhD program open.
Panoramic struggles to meet ore production targets (0) September 4, 2019 Panoramic Resources has failed to reach its forecast ore output at the Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia over the past two months following a much-improved June quarter.
Hastings Deering simplifyies component repair options (0) September 3, 2019 Hastings Deering has developed a range of component repair options, tailored towards the unique circumstances of the mining and construction industries.
Queensland resources sector demands hope for New Acland (0) September 3, 2019 The Queensland Parliament’s relocation to the state’s north serves as an “important symbolic gesture” just as New Hope Group shed 150 jobs from its New Acland mine near Oakey yesterday.
CSIRO launches open-access virtual core library (0) September 3, 2019 CSIRO has introduced the National Virtual Core Library (NVCL), a digitised collection of 10 million metres of drill core estimated to be archived in warehouses around Australia.
Mobilaris unveils mobile radar for mine safety (0) September 2, 2019 Epiroc subsidiary, Mobilaris, has launched Mobilari Onboard, a mobile application that allows high accuracy positioning in underground mines without any positioning infrastructure.
Glencore and Peabody clear key approval for United Wambo (0) September 2, 2019 Joint venture partners Glencore and Peabody Energy have received a conditional approval for the $381 million United Wambo coal project in New South Wales.
New Hope sheds 150 jobs without New Acland approval (0) September 2, 2019 New Hope Group is faced with a looming deadline over its stage three New Acland coal expansion project in Queensland, which requires approval from the state government.
Top five mining stories last week (0) September 2, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the Australian gold price’s rise to another all-time high.
Australian Vanadium to revolutionise roasting process with Metso (0) August 30, 2019 Australian Vanadium plans to undertake its vanadium roast pilot at Metso’s Danville, Pennsylvania facilities in the United States, where over 120 grate kiln testing programs have been performed previously.
Macmahon confident of resolving Telfer dispute with Newcrest (0) August 30, 2019 Macmahon Holdings expects an “acceptable agreement” will be made with Newcrest Mining in the near future regarding an increase in revenue from contracts at the Telfer gold mine in Western ...
Venture to create up to 100 jobs at Tasmanian mine (0) August 30, 2019 Venture Minerals plans to restart operations at the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania after a pre-feasibility study showed $31 million of potential cash generation.
Thurston scores a win for mining employment (0) August 30, 2019 Evolution Mining has partnered with the Johnathan Thurston Academy (JTAcademy) to improve access to employment and training opportunities for local and indigenous people.
GroundProbe unveils monitoring aggregation software (0) August 30, 2019 GroundProbe has released MonitorIQ, a platform that consolidates all monitoring data, removing the need to switch between multiple platforms.
Perenti anticipates bumper 2020 as order book strengthens (0) August 30, 2019 Perenti Global, formally known as Ausdrill, has delivered a “transformative year” as it lays the foundations for further growth in the 2020 financial year.
Alita Resources moves into voluntary administration (0) August 30, 2019 Lithium miner Alita Resources, formerly Alliance Mineral Assets, has entered into voluntary administration after its directors decided the group of companies was insolvent or likely to become insolvent in the ...
Adani steps up recruitment for Carmichael project (0) August 29, 2019 Adani Mining will support job recruitment and contracting of local businesses by opening a new business centre in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Austin flags US-China trade uncertainty amid growth (0) August 29, 2019 Austin Engineering has delivered a strong 2019 financial year, with the company strongest operating cash flow performance its healthiest since the 2013 financial year.
Thunderbird is go for 100% stage one offtake (0) August 29, 2019 Spain’s CFM Minerales has agreed to an additional offtake of zircon from Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Resolute launches Ravenswood expansion project (0) August 29, 2019 Resolute Mining has commenced an upgrade of the Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland that has been designed to deliver a significant boost to the site’s processing capacity.
Atlas Iron extends BGC contract at Mt Webber (0) August 29, 2019 BGC Contracting has secured a contract extension with Atlas Iron at the Mt Webber iron ore project in Western Australia.
Future governance – low carbon economy (0) August 28, 2019 With energy security and climate policy a priority for not only the sector but for the country, AIMEX on day three is primed for robust discussion and healthy debate.
Macmahon extends discussions with Newcrest over Telfer contract (0) August 28, 2019 Macmahon Holdings will remain in a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in anticipation of an announcement about its contract dispute with Newcrest Mining.
Superior Lake delivers high-margin potential at zinc project (0) August 28, 2019 Superior Lake Resources has released a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Superior Lake zinc project in Ontario, Canada that backs the site’s prospects as a high-margin asset.
Sandfire future burns bright (0) August 28, 2019 Sandfire Resources has delivered net profits of $106.5 million for the 2019 financial year, marking the company’s second-best result in seven years of operations.
Tumbling copper prices impact OZ Minerals (0) August 28, 2019 OZ Minerals has recorded a decline in revenue in the first half of 2019 due to deferred shipments and lower copper prices.
Cassini extends West Musgrave timeline with OZ Minerals (0) August 28, 2019 Joint venture partners OZ Minerals and Cassini Resources have identified “several opportunities and some threats” at the West Musgrave project in Western Australia.
AIMEX focusses on new approaches to innovation and relationships (0) August 28, 2019 Capturing the potential of future technologies while maintaining close relationships with regional communities was at the forefront of discussions on the opening day of AIMEX.
Pilbara Minerals gains momentum at Pilgangoora with POSCO JV (0) August 27, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has finalised its agreement with POSCO to proceed with the development of a 40,000 tonnes a year conversion facility in South Korea by the end of this year.
Economic fears push Aussie gold price to new heights (0) August 27, 2019 The Australian dollar gold price has moved above $2300 an ounce for the first time in history as fears surrounding the United States–China trade wars have again impacted global economic ...
Fortescue applauds Chinese demand following profit hike (0) August 26, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has achieved a record $US3.2 billion net profit after tax in the 2019 financial year, a 195 per cent increase on the previous period as Chinese appetite ...
Western Australia encourages exploration through drilling program (0) August 26, 2019 The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety has called for applications for round 20 of the exploration incentive scheme’s (EIS) co-funded exploration drilling program.
Do you have work platforms on your mine site? (0) August 26, 2019 Manitou has launched a new range of Telehandlers and specialist attachments specifically developed to suit the Australian mining industry.
Regis explores new horizons with Duketon acquisition (0) August 26, 2019 Regis Resources has acquired 35 Western Australian gold tenements from Duketon Mining for $25 million, increasing its landholding by 2000 square kilometres.
Bootu Creek suffers tragic incident (0) August 26, 2019 A 59-year-old man has been fatally injured following a wall collapse at OM Holdings’ (OMH) Bootu Creek manganese mine in the Northern Territory.
BMA introduces virtual reality training at Broadmeadow (0) August 26, 2019 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is using virtual reality (VR) to teach operators about the hazards and risks before stepping foot underground to the Broadmeadow mine in Queensland.
Joint venture (JV) partners Independence Group and Buxton Resources have extended exploration efforts in Western Australia.
Mader Group has completed its first day of trading on the ASX, after having completed a $50 million initial public offer.
Strata consolidation is a crucial aspect to the safety of any underground mining operation, as it provides stability around mine openings.
Barminco has delivered a bag of goods, along with changes, to parent company Perenti Global, with group managing director Mark Norwell describing the acquisition as fundamentally changing the business.
Customers of Phoenix Contact can now extend the warranty of their power supplies products to five years, when they install a surge protection device with the products.
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence based at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales has been established to work towards achieving zero-emission mining with more sustainable ...
Technology Metals Australia has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Fengyuan Vanadium Technology Development to establish an offtake agreement for vanadium production.
BHP’s Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence team and Klaveness Digital have partnered to develop CargoValue, a shipping and logistics platform.
Legalisation of marijuana in North America has had a surprise but welcome effect on the other side of the world.
Queensland has missed out on a multi-billion dollar addition to its resources and energy industry due to bans on uranium mining, according to the Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian ...
Downer EDI has been awarded a two-year contract to provide mining and other related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland.
Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.
Arafura Resources has commenced drilling and metallurgical programs aimed at increasing the mine life of the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.
Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.
The proposed recapitalisation plan offered by Amaroo Blackdown Investments to Bounty Mining was rejected in a shareholder vote in yesterday’s (September 30) general meeting.
Caterpillar has released the AD45 mining truck for underground hard rock mining, which is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards.
Bis has become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla, South Australia, effective today.
Drama arose when Bounty Mining began negotiating a recapitalisation and new funding package with Amaroo Blackdown Investments. In response to this proposal, QCoal Group delivered other refinancing proposals to Bounty.
Australia’s resource export earnings are continuing to grow, with surging commodity earnings expected to offset global market volatility in the midterm.
Vysarn’s subsidiary Pentium Hydro has struck a major services contract at the Tropicana gold mine joint venture (JV) in Western Australia for an undisclosed amount.
Underground mining contractor Byrnecut Australia has partnered with Immersive Technologies to develop a world-class technical training centre in Perth.
Stavely Minerals has uncovered high-grade copper-gold at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect in Victoria, with grades of up to 40 per cent copper.
Saracen Mineral Holdings is set to acquire the Sinclair nickel project from Talisman Mining for $10 million, strengthening the company’s holdings in Western Australia.
Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including another significant find at the Beta Hunt gold mine in Western Australia.
After almost a decade of low prices, the Australian and global uranium industry is optimistic that a recovery will soon emerge
Coronado Coal is optimistic about the future of the coking coal sector despite forecasting lower-than-expected financial returns due to a falling commodity price.
OM Holdings has recovered the body of its employee, who was buried under collapsing wall at the Bootu Creek manganese mine in the Northern Territory.
Global philanthropic organisation chaired by Andrew Forrest, Minderoo Foundation has committed $US300 million ($442 million) to help end plastic waste worldwide.
Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have begun drilling at the Hutch’s Find prospect in the Tanami region of Western Australia.
Newmont Goldcorp has launched the Borden gold project in Ontario, Canada, which is being described as the region’s ‘mine of the future.’
Hanking Australia has made a $56 million to $65 million non-binding indicative cash offer to acquire the Coolgardie Gold Project from Focus Minerals.
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University to implement new methods to reduce carbon emissions across the steel value chain.
Alcoa has followed in the steps of the army, navy and air force, which use VR to undertake training for high-risk tasks at its alumina refineries in Western Australia.
Roy Hill has supported research that guided the development of technology to measure and assess the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSK) in resource industry workers, an injury that is most ...
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Clive Palmer has claimed his company Mineralogy has allocated $400 million to reopen the Townsville refinery in 2020.
Mincor Resources has seen another standout nickel hit at its Cassini sulphide deposit in the Kambalda region of Western Australia.
Mount Gibson’s reduction in iron ore mineral resources and ore reserve estimates in the 2019 financial year has been attributed to mining depletion at a number of its operations.
Scania has introduced a fully autonomous concept truck without a cab, marking another milestone in the development of heavy self-driving vehicles.
Australian Mining is proud to announce the nominations for next month’s Prospect Awards in Brisbane.
The Victorian Government has continued with its plans to apply a 2.75 per cent gold royalty starting 2020, claiming paying mines are expected to remain profitable.
Aus Tin Mining has encountered disruptions to its mining operations at the Granville East Mine.
Wesfarmers has executed its acquisition of Kidman Resources by completing a $776 million deal.
Western Australia’s mining industry has continued to thrive off record commodity sales and prices, reporting a boost in employment numbers that reached unseen levels.
Glencore Coal and Indigenous-owned Diversified Building Services (DBS) have partnered to expand its indigenous employment pathways program in central Queensland.
Rio Tinto has been given independent verification that all of its Canadian operations offer responsibly produced aluminium.
Australian Vanadium (AVL) has successfully completed its $6.6 million capital raising, which will be used to extend its flagship project’s lifespan.
Northern Star Resources has taken a step to speed up its acquisition of Echo Resources as it waived all the remaining conditions that could hold up the offer.
Australia’s minerals industry has committed to the safe and responsible management of tailings storage facilities through the release of the Australian Mining Tailings Communique.
Macmahon Holdings has made further updates to its board composition, appointing two new directors and transitioning the position of its chief executive officer.
Swick Mining Services will raise $15 million to support the company’s growth opportunities.
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched the Sandvik DT1132i jumbo, an underground drill rig for tunnelling excavation.
The pace and scale of change in the international resources sector comes as no surprise to most mining professionals across the globe.
Sheffield Resources has hit an early milestone at its Thunderbird project in Western Australia with the state government’s approval to commence mining.
Auris Minerals has entered into an agreement with Sandfire Resources to advance exploration at its Cashman project in the Bryah Basin, Western Australia.
Epiroc has won orders for its new generation battery-electric mining equipment in Australia, underscoring the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) growth in the region.
The Australian Aboriginal Mining Corporation (AAMC) has secured $27.1 million in debt funding for the development of the First Iron project in the Pilbara.
Westgold Resources has furthered its relationship with Sodexo to include a fourth mine site, increasing the contract value between the companies to $40 million.
A fake investment scheme that used the image of Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has scammed a Western Australian woman out of $670,000.
QCoal has accused Bounty Mining of misleading its shareholders by prioritising a funding proposal it has deemed inferior from Amaroo Blackdown Investments.
The strong demand for New South Wales Coal has created more mining jobs in the state.
Apple plans to use 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in a key component of its latest iPhones.
Independence Group (IGO) has revealed that a fatality occurred following an incident at the Nova nickel-copper operation in Western Australia.
At the annual Denver Gold Forum, incoming chief executive officer Tom Palmer expressed optimism about the future of Newmont Goldcorp.
BHP vice president technology global transformation Rag Udd has highlighted how leadership, education and the link between humanity and automation are shaping the future of the company and mining industry.
Mining maintenance spending in Australia is expected to rise by more than 60 per cent annually to $12 billion by 2022, according to fastener manufacturer Segnut.
Horizon Minerals has completed an $8 million sale of its Menzies and Goongarrie gold projects in Western Australia to Kingwest Resources.
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has rejected a request by Kepco Bylong to develop an open cut and underground coal mine near Mudgee.
Barrick Gold has flagged a significant gold discovery that could deliver at least one more Tier 1 gold mine at its Goldrush-Fourmile project in Nevada.
BHP has slashed the salary of chief executive Andrew Mackenzie in response to operational issues and a fatality involving a coal miner in Queensland last year.
WestStar Industrial subsidiaries SIMPEC and Precast Australia have continued to pile up top tier contracted works such as the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Oil prices have spiked after 10 unmanned aerial vehicles attacked the world’s biggest crude-processing facility and its second-biggest oil field, both in Saudi Arabia.
Minnovare and Maptek have partnered to deliver streamlined drill and blast solutions to underground miners.
ABB has a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions – including ABB Ability, a suite of digital solutions – that are transforming the way mines operate.
New Hope Group is set to make 150 New Acland workers redundant by Friday as its stage three project continues to be in abeyance pending final approvals.
The opening of the Byerwen coal mine in North Queensland has been welcomed by the resources industry given its anticipated contribution to the state’s economy.
According to Walkabout Resources, a previously reported “sudden and material decrease” in spot prices for all graphite flake sizes in China has not occurred.
The adoption of new technologies in the mining, oil and gas sectors could bring $74 billion to the Australian economy by 2030 and over 80,000 jobs creation.
Evolution Mining has formed a joint venture with Musgrave Minerals over the Lake Austin portion of the Cue gold-copper project in Western Australia.
BHP’s bottom line and the wider Australian economy have benefitted off a year of high commodity prices and solid operational performance.
Australia’s mining industry will require around 21,000 new onsite operational employees by 2024 in order to meet the demand for new mining projects.
Titan Minerals is set to make an offer to acquire Canadian-based Core Gold in a bid to create an “emerging Latin American-focussed gold explorer, developer and producer.”
Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has won a $800,000 purchase order for hydrogeological borefield and construction services from Fortescue subsidiary – Chichester Metals.
Strategic Energy Resources has awarded a drilling contract for its Saxby gold project in Queensland in a move to kickstart its exploration.
Northern Star will invest $US30 million ($43 million) in an expansion of the processing plant at its Pogo gold mine in Alaska.
Lepidico has achieved 99.9 per cent purity high-specification lithium carbonate at a L-Max pilot plant campaign in Perth, Western Australia.
There has been an increasing support for Australia’s mining industry from both men and women across all age groups, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has welcomed its new chief executive officer Johann Rinnhofer as part of the company’s restructure.
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Fortescue Metals Group’s fleet of autonomous haul trucks in the Pilbara has surpassed the one billion tonne milestone of material moved, covering 33.5 million kilometres in the process.
Paladin Energy intends to raise up to $37.2 million in a bid to cut costs and capitalise on growing demand in the uranium market.
Havilah Resources’ attempt to pass a $100 million funding proposal from GFG Alliance member, SIMEC Mining, has been blocked.
Boggabri Coal majority owner, Idemitsu Australia Resources, has denied the CFMMEU’s claim that it has proposed fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) arrangements for employees of the New South Wales site.
Barminco has taken delivery of the world’s first mobile raise boring machine with back reaming capability, adding the feature onto Sandvik’s Rhino 100 Mobile Raise Boring machine.
CIMIC Group mining services provider, Thiess, has been awarded a six-year, $1.3 billion contract extension by Coronado Global Resources to provide services at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
The World Gold Council has launched its responsible gold mining principles, a framework aimed at consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain.
Epiroc has secured a $US68 million ($99 million) contract from Codelco for service of mining equipment at the Andina copper mine near Santiago in Chile.
BHP has taken a stake in US biotech Cemvita Factory, a start-up company that is developing bio-engineered pathways that supports carbon dioxide sequestration and utilisation.
Northern Star Resources has reached an agreement with Horizon Minerals for a tenement exchange in the Western Australian Goldfields.
Australian Mining speaks with Komatsu Australia chief executive Sean Taylor about what an agreement to deploy haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank project means for the company and Western Australia.
Stealth Technologies, a subsidiary of Strategic Elements, will enter into a $100,000 exclusive 12-month deal with Honeywell to build experimental autonomous robotic vehicles.
Evolution Mining has committed to stage two of its Drummond gold joint venture project with Andromeda Metals, in northern Queensland.
Employment opportunities for Australia’s geoscientists are continuing to slowly improve despite an increase in unemployment during the June quarter.
The Victorian Parliament has established the Latrobe Valley-based Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority and Post Closure Fund, which will make rehabilitation for the area’s coal mines stronger and more transparent.
SIMPEC has been chosen by Energy Power Systems Australia for the construction of the 25-megawatt diesel power generation facilities at Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana mine and rail project in the ...
Australian Pacific Coal is considering appealing against the New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for refusing the company an extension of its Dartbrook mine beyond 2022.
Poseidon Nickel will restart its Black Swan nickel operations in Western Australia due to stronger and improving spot nickel prices over recent months.
Explorer and project developer Empire Resources has acquired Evolution Mining’s interest in the Yuinmery tenements in Western Australia.
New Century Resources has delivered improvements in metal production rates and a reduction in operating costs at the Century operation by incorporating the full cleaner circuit at its zinc processing ...
Fortescue Metals Group is leading the way in monitoring the health of its conveyor assets, introducing a new paperless inspection system.
New Hope Group has welcomed a Queensland Court of Appeal judgement that a Land Court recommendation regarding a groundwater issue at the New Acland coal project was “infected by apprehension ...
Global deals in the metals and mining industry have amounted to $US3.68 billion ($5.36 billion) in July 2019, according to GlobalData.
Syrah Resources plans to take “immediate action” in response to the sudden decrease in graphite prices, which may plummet further later this year.
Newcrest Mining has released an additional 3366 metres of drilling results from its Havieron project, which is near the company’s Telfer mine in Western Australia.
Caterpillar has released its first down-the-hole (DTH) hammers and bits, designed for the most severe blasthole drilling applications, while also being cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.
Lynas Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for potential sites for a cracking and leaching plant.
Alkane Resources claims recent drilling has revealed “Cadia-style” results at its Boda and Kaider prospects in New South Wales.
The Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy (AAMA) has signed an agreement with Curtin University and Carey Mining to advance education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people in services that help the ...
Management Resource Solutions (MRS) Services Group, a mining services business with 400 workers across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Queensland, has gone into voluntary administration.
The Australian Vanadium project has been awarded major project status by the federal government, highlighting the contribution it is expected to make to the Western Australian economy.
The Weir Group has won a £100 million ($179.4 million) contract to provide a range of crushing and pump equipment to Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge iron ore project in ...
Telstra has formed a partnership with South32 for a private 4G long term evolution (LTE) network at the company’s Cannington underground mine in North West Queensland.
Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the biggest monthly fall in the iron ore price in eight years.
Minotaur Exploration and OZ Minerals have secured three joint venture partnerships in Cloncurry, Queensland.
Millennium Minerals has updated its production guidance for the calendar year following a series of delays at its Nullagine operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has completed a $US600 million ($881 million) bond offering that will be used to partially repay its $US1.4 billion 2022 loan facility.
Acquisition is the way to survival as major new greenfields discoveries appear to have dried up, according to PCF Capital principal Liam Twigger.
The Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector has shown its buoyancy once again with the success of Australia’s largest and longest-running mining exhibition, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), ...
Vale has sold the Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project to Centaurus Metals in a US$7 ($10.3) million-dollar deal.
Queensland’s safety reset is nearing completion, with just a small number of the state’s mine and quarry workforce left to complete the program.
Geopacific Resources has issued a letter of intent to contract GR Engineering for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works at the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Orion Minerals has partnered with Byrnecut Offshore to provide underground mine development and mine production services at the Prieska copper-zinc project in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Anti-coal activists allegedly assaulted an contractor employee at Adani Australia’s rail construction site north of Clermont in Queensland.
Komatsu will deploy 41 automation-ready Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia from next month.
An ‘old-school gold rush’ kicked off in the Pilbara goldfields in 2017 with the discovery of hundreds of gold nuggets shaped like watermelon seeds.
The seaborne iron ore price has experienced its largest one month drop in almost eight years as shipments increased to China sparking supply pressure.
Pilbara Minerals plans to sell an 8.5 per cent stake in the company to China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer despite a slowdown in lithium’s largest market.
AuStar Gold is set to acquire Centennial Mining following the Victorian gold producer’s appointment of administrators in March.
The Western Australian Government has declared applications for the Minerals Research Institute’s PhD program open.
Panoramic Resources has failed to reach its forecast ore output at the Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia over the past two months following a much-improved June quarter.
Hastings Deering has developed a range of component repair options, tailored towards the unique circumstances of the mining and construction industries.
The Queensland Parliament’s relocation to the state’s north serves as an “important symbolic gesture” just as New Hope Group shed 150 jobs from its New Acland mine near Oakey yesterday.
CSIRO has introduced the National Virtual Core Library (NVCL), a digitised collection of 10 million metres of drill core estimated to be archived in warehouses around Australia.
The MEA SmartWeld design removes any safety ambiguity regarding frequency requirements for Australian work-sites and mine sites.
Nickel prices have surged to the highest levels in five years amidst global supply fears stemming from Indonesia.
Epiroc subsidiary, Mobilaris, has launched Mobilari Onboard, a mobile application that allows high accuracy positioning in underground mines without any positioning infrastructure.
Joint venture partners Glencore and Peabody Energy have received a conditional approval for the $381 million United Wambo coal project in New South Wales.
Sandvik has extended its My Sandvik portal to non-Sandvik brands after originally designing the platform for its own fleet.
BHP has launched a training program at its Olympic Dam site in South Australia, creating job opportunities for people without experience in mining.
New Hope Group is faced with a looming deadline over its stage three New Acland coal expansion project in Queensland, which requires approval from the state government.
The Eden eco-tourism project in Anglesea, Victoria is set to provide a range of economic benefits, including the creation of 1300 new jobs in the region.
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Australian Vanadium plans to undertake its vanadium roast pilot at Metso’s Danville, Pennsylvania facilities in the United States, where over 120 grate kiln testing programs have been performed previously.
Ausdrill Northwest has sold its waterwell drilling assets to Vysarn for $16 million in a move to exit the hydrogeological drilling business.
Macmahon Holdings expects an “acceptable agreement” will be made with Newcrest Mining in the near future regarding an increase in revenue from contracts at the Telfer gold mine in Western ...
Venture Minerals plans to restart operations at the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania after a pre-feasibility study showed $31 million of potential cash generation.
Evolution Mining has partnered with the Johnathan Thurston Academy (JTAcademy) to improve access to employment and training opportunities for local and indigenous people.
GroundProbe has released MonitorIQ, a platform that consolidates all monitoring data, removing the need to switch between multiple platforms.
Perenti Global, formally known as Ausdrill, has delivered a “transformative year” as it lays the foundations for further growth in the 2020 financial year.
Lithium miner Alita Resources, formerly Alliance Mineral Assets, has entered into voluntary administration after its directors decided the group of companies was insolvent or likely to become insolvent in the ...
A heavy collision at the Maules Creek mine in the Gunnedah Basin last year was blamed on Whitehaven Coal’s unclear communication to its crews about road changes.
Adani Mining will support job recruitment and contracting of local businesses by opening a new business centre in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Independence Group (IGO) is enjoying robust nickel and gold prices following a year of record figures, according to managing director Peter Bradford.
Rio Tinto has awarded a $95 million mine pre-strip contract for its Koodaideri project in Western Australia to NRW Holdings.
Spain’s CFM Minerales has agreed to an additional offtake of zircon from Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government has released a new greenhouse gas emissions policy for major projects assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Resolute Mining has commenced an upgrade of the Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland that has been designed to deliver a significant boost to the site’s processing capacity.
Tackling the gender imbalance and attracting young talent have been mining industry challenges put under the spotlight on day two of AIMEX in Sydney.
BGC Contracting has secured a contract extension with Atlas Iron at the Mt Webber iron ore project in Western Australia.
With energy security and climate policy a priority for not only the sector but for the country, AIMEX on day three is primed for robust discussion and healthy debate.
Macmahon Holdings will remain in a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in anticipation of an announcement about its contract dispute with Newcrest Mining.
Superior Lake Resources has released a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Superior Lake zinc project in Ontario, Canada that backs the site’s prospects as a high-margin asset.
Sandfire Resources has delivered net profits of $106.5 million for the 2019 financial year, marking the company’s second-best result in seven years of operations.
OZ Minerals has recorded a decline in revenue in the first half of 2019 due to deferred shipments and lower copper prices.
Joint venture partners OZ Minerals and Cassini Resources have identified “several opportunities and some threats” at the West Musgrave project in Western Australia.
Capturing the potential of future technologies while maintaining close relationships with regional communities was at the forefront of discussions on the opening day of AIMEX.
Day two of AIMEX is on track to be the busiest day of the event, with a full conference program, over 500 suppliers to see and networking events to attend.
The Western Australian Government is set to introduce industrial manslaughter provisions to the Parliament this year as part of its $12.9 million investment in safety.
Primero Group has bagged a contract from Thyssenkrupp for works on the balance machines that will be installed at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Pilbara Minerals has finalised its agreement with POSCO to proceed with the development of a 40,000 tonnes a year conversion facility in South Korea by the end of this year.
Northern Star Resources is set to acquire the stake it does not already own in Echo Resources for up to $193 million.
Fortescue Metals Group has achieved a record $US3.2 billion net profit after tax in the 2019 financial year, a 195 per cent increase on the previous period as Chinese appetite ...
The day one theme of the AIMEX Conference will examine “Future Sector- Seizing opportunities through new approaches and innovation”.
Manitou has launched a new range of Telehandlers and specialist attachments specifically developed to suit the Australian mining industry.
Regis Resources has acquired 35 Western Australian gold tenements from Duketon Mining for $25 million, increasing its landholding by 2000 square kilometres.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is using virtual reality (VR) to teach operators about the hazards and risks before stepping foot underground to the Broadmeadow mine in Queensland.