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TerraCom acquires stake in Universal Coal with $35m investment (0) October 30, 2019 Queensland resource explorer TerraCom has reached a binding agreement to purchase a substantial shareholding in Universal Coal.
Inmarsat and Glass Terra develop tailings monitoring solutions (0) October 30, 2019 Inmarsat is collaborating with Glass Terra to combine its tailing dam monitoring solution with Glass Terra’s IoT light detection and ranging (lidar) capabilities.
Fortescue rates diversity as the key to success (0) October 30, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is attributing its record-breaking financial year to the diversity of the company’s leadership.
Newcrest backs licence to operate as a licence to grow (0) October 30, 2019 Safety and sustainability drive operational outcomes, according to Newcrest Mining chief development officer Michael Nossal.
Victoria braces for another gold rush with land release (0) October 30, 2019 The Victorian Government will favour mining companies that can demonstrate a commitment to engaging with Traditional Owners and boosting local jobs in a release of ground for gold exploration.
Orminex ramps up gold production across Goldfields (0) October 29, 2019 Orminex has completed its second major gold pour from the Comet Vale project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Newcrest continues Tanami exploration with Encounter (0) October 29, 2019 Joint venture (JV) partners Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have completed the first phase of RC drilling at Hutch’s Find in the Tanami region of Western Australia.
Pilbara Minerals cuts jobs at Pilgangoora amid lithium market challenges (0) October 29, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has adopted a moderation strategy at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia in the midst of market challenges.
Kalium Lakes selects Wirtgen for BSOPP harvesting (0) October 29, 2019 Kalium Lakes has chosen a Wirtgen W220 milling machine for harvesting at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Albemarle, MinRes to seal $1.2bn Wodgina acquisition (0) October 29, 2019 Albemarle Corporation has received a green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to acquire a 60 per cent interest in Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Wodgina lithium project in Western ...
What does BHP look for in a supplier? (0) October 29, 2019 For suppliers, partnering with a company like BHP is the ultimate goal. And now, BHP’s group procurement officer Sundeep Singh has revealed what it takes to be a supplier for ...
Yancoal inks fuel supply agreement with Glencore (0) October 28, 2019 Yancoal Australia has struck a supply agreement with Glencore Australia Oil to purchase diesel fuel from next month.
Regis keeps output steady amid portfolio expansion (0) October 28, 2019 Regis Resources’ full year gold production guidance remains unchanged at 340,000 to 370,000 ounces, despite a slight drop in output during the September quarter.
Bounty puts Cook Colliery operations back on schedule (0) October 28, 2019 Bounty Mining is back on track at the Cook Colliery in Queensland following a roof fall that interrupted operations two weeks ago.
Newcrest improves Cadia performance with Microsoft solution (0) October 28, 2019 Newcrest Mining has rolled out Microsoft cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies at its Cadia Valley gold mine to monitor and manage crushed ore bin levels.
Newmont Goldcorp charges ahead with Tanami expansion (0) October 28, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has approved to move the second expansion project at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory into the execution phase.
Rio Tinto to explore Carawine projects in Paterson province (0) October 28, 2019 Rio Tinto Exploration has entered into a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with gold and base metals explorer Carawine Resources.
BHP, Vale cleared to resume Samarco operations (0) October 28, 2019 Samarco joint venture partners BHP and Vale have received a licence to continue iron ore operations in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.
Queensland passes laws preventing dangerous protests (0) October 28, 2019 The Queensland Palaszczuk government has passed dangerous attachment device laws to deter people from using devices that increase the risk of injury to themselves, others and emergency service workers.
Top five mining stories last week (0) October 28, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the latest contract awarded by Adani for the Carmichael mine and rail project in ...
Evolution chairman upbeat on value of gold sector (0) October 25, 2019 Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein is backing mining’s value, saying the sector has brought Australia to its past economic prosperity.
New Century continues ramp up with new scavenger circuit (0) October 25, 2019 New Century Resources’ upgraded scavenger circuit upgrade has been delivered to the Century zinc operation in Queensland.
Galaxy workforce safe despite Mt Cattlin slow down (0) October 25, 2019 Operations at Galaxy Resources’ Mt Cattlin lithium mine are set to be scaled back by up to 40 per cent due to the market conditions the industry is facing.
Santa comes early for Silver Lake (0) October 25, 2019 Silver Lake Resources heard the bell ring when its board approved the company’s development of the Santa underground gold project in Western Australia.
Battery minerals popular target for M&A deals (0) October 25, 2019 The energy and resources sector accounted for 30 per cent of public merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the 2019 financial year.
Syama remains Resolute as processing setback nears fix (0) October 25, 2019 Resolute Mining is continuing to ramp up operations at the Syama underground mine in Mali, West Africa despite the disruptive breakdown of a key component.
RPMGlobal to optimise mine design with underground metals software (0) October 25, 2019 RPMGlobal has unveiled its underground metals solution optimiser edition for mine planning users on schedule – its delivery was planned before the year’s end.
Heron overcomes delays to mark first shipment (0) October 24, 2019 Heron Resources has completed its first export shipments from its Woodlawn zinc-copper mine in New South Wales.
Fortescue feeds off demand to keep production on target (0) October 24, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has started the 2020 financial year with 42.2 million tonnes of total shipments, a 5 per cent improvement on the previous corresponding period.
Bounty resumes Cook Colliery operations following roof fall (0) October 24, 2019 Bounty Mining’s Cook Colliery coking coal mine in Queensland has picked up mining activities following a roof fall last week.
Fortescue extends RCR Mining contract at Cloudbreak (0) October 24, 2019 RCR Mining Technologies has won a contract for a significant design and construct equipment package at Fortescue Metals Group’s Cloudbreak iron ore project in Western Australia.
Newcrest sets sights on 2020 guidance despite production drop (0) October 24, 2019 Newcrest Mining is confident in hitting its production guidance for the 2020 financial year, despite a drop in its September quarterly output.
Gold to remain robust despite climate change concerns (0) October 24, 2019 Climate-related risks and opportunities could impact the future prospects of the gold industry, according to the World Gold Council’s latest analysis.
Epiroc releases SmartROC D65 drill in Australia (0) October 23, 2019 Epiroc has launched its new generation SmartROC D65 Down Under surface drill, which is automated, future-proof and loaded with smart features.
LEGO unveils replica Liebherr R 9800 excavator (0) October 23, 2019 Liebherr has released a replica model of the 800-tonne Liebherr R 9800 excavator, the biggest LEGO Technic set ever.
IMARC offers start and scale-ups new networking platform (0) October 23, 2019 Start-up and scale-up businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations at next week’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne.
ABB scoops Victorian coal-to-hydrogen plant contract (0) October 23, 2019 Technology giant ABB will deliver automation, electrification and instrumentation solutions for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) pilot project at Port of Hastings, Victoria.
Bounty production hit by Cook Colliery roof fall (0) October 23, 2019 Bounty Mining has experienced an interruption to its operation when a roof fell at its Cook Colliery in Queensland last week.
Millennium plots Nullagine mine transformation (0) October 23, 2019 Millennium Minerals has secured additional funding to underpin the next leg of the Nullagine gold mine’s transformation in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to review smelter future as aluminium prices struggle (0) October 23, 2019 Rio Tinto will be conducting a strategic review of its interest in the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand, to determine its ongoing viability and competitive position.
Saracen hits higher ground with record-breaking quarter (0) October 22, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings has enjoyed a record-breaking quarter with gold production and costs running ahead of guidance.
Rammer boom systems to enhance safety (0) October 22, 2019 With 40 years of experience in the manufacturing of hydraulic boom systems in the mining industry and quarries world-wide, Rammer is specialising in the supply of complete boom systems to ...
Independence exceeds Nova production guidance (0) October 22, 2019 Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova nickel copper operation has snuck above its pro-rata production guidance, producing 7724 tonnes of nickel and 3490 tonnes of copper for the September quarter.
Emeco fends off BGC Contracting takeover bid speculation (0) October 22, 2019 Emeco has surfaced as one of the Australian-listed companies that is showing interest in acquiring up-for-sale BGC Contracting.
Downer wins solar farm contract at Fortescue site (0) October 22, 2019 Downer has secured a $165 million contract from Alinta Energy to build a 60 megawatt solar farm at Fortescue Metals Group’s Chichester Hub in the Pilbara.
Yancoal production rate drops, CEO not fazed (0) October 22, 2019 Yancoal chief executive Reinhold Schmidt has blamed global market conditions for a fall in output at the company’s coal operations during the September quarter.
Gold Road reaps rewards from overperforming Gruyere (0) October 22, 2019 Gold Road Resources has reaffirmed its 2019 guidance range after early production at the Gruyere joint venture project in Western Australia slightly exceeded expectations.
OZ Minerals forms agreement with Cobalt Blue (0) October 22, 2019 Broken Hill energy solutions company Cobalt Blue has entered into a test work cooperation agreement with OZ Minerals.
BHP boosts green credentials with renewable energy contracts (0) October 22, 2019 BHP will significantly reduce energy prices at its Escondida and Spence copper mines after signing new renewable energy contracts at the Chilean mines.
Urgent mine site repairs: A lesson in time and quality (0) October 22, 2019 Pacific Hydraulics was recently presented with the opportunity to prove their customer first mindset to a major mining customer in Papua New Guinea. The results speaks for themselves, with a ...
Geopacific sets up Woodlark development with $45m package (0) October 21, 2019 Geopacific Resources has completed a $40 million share placement to fund development of the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Horizon strengthens offer to purchase Coolgardie from Focus (0) October 21, 2019 Horizon Minerals has launched a counter proposal to purchase the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia from Focus Minerals.
Lynas laments US-China trade tension as prices flatten (0) October 21, 2019 Lynas’ neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) prices remained flat during the September quarter, due to continuing trade tensions between China and the United States of America.
Volvo flags mining automation potential with new business area (0) October 21, 2019 The Volvo Group plans to accelerate the development and commercialisation of autonomous transport solutions, with the mining industry a key target.
Hastings contracts DRA Pacific for Yangibana EPCM (0) October 21, 2019 Hastings Technology Metals has awarded the engineering, procurement and contract management (EPCM) contract to DRA Pacific, for the Yangibana rare earths processing plant.
Adani awards QLD business $100m rail construction contract (0) October 21, 2019 Adani has handed out a $100 million rail contract to Australian-operated Martinus Rail, with the contract being delivered out of Rockhampton, Queensland.
Top five mining stories last week (0) October 21, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the latest contract Rio Tinto has awarded for the development of the Koodaideri iron ...
Flinders Port launches major warehousing and distribution business (0) October 18, 2019 Flinders Ports Holdings has today announced the launch of a new subsidiary, Flinders Warehousing and Distribution (FWD).
RNC bolsters Beta Hunt with another gold bonanza (0) October 18, 2019 RNC Minerals has uncovered more high-grade coarse gold at the Beta Hunt mine in Western Australia, its latest discovery in a year-long spree of bonanza finds.
St Barbara cuts Gwalia production guidance (0) October 18, 2019 St Barbara has revised its 2020 financial year guidance due to changing production expectations at its Gwalia mine in Western Australia.
South32 longwall moves at Illawarra drive production growth (0) October 18, 2019 South32 has maintained production guidance across its global operations after a strong September 2019 quarter highlighted by rising output at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal in New South Wales.
Whitehaven to ramp up ‘larger’ New South Wales mines (0) October 18, 2019 Whitehaven Coal chairman Mark Vaile has talked up two significant, near-term assets that will underpin the company’s future growth – Vickery in New South Wales and Winchester South in Queensland.
BHP pledges to resolve safety concern (0) October 18, 2019 BHP reiterated its commitment to safety after failing to identify the cause of a fatality at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Saraji mine on last New Year’s Eve.
Fortescue sets sights on the sun to power Pilbara operations (0) October 18, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group plans to use solar power for up to 100 per cent of its daytime energy requirements at the Chichester Hub iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
Hitachi bolsters investment in Gunnedah region (0) October 18, 2019 Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) and Whitehaven Coal have maintained a longstanding successful partnership in the Gunnedah region for several years.
Nepean introduces Roxon brand to Australia (0) October 18, 2019 European surface and overland conveyor manufacturer Roxon has launched its entire range of materials handling and conveyor solutions in Australia.
Fenner Dunlop open for business in Brisbane (0) October 17, 2019 Fenner Dunlop has begun a new era of manufacturing, opening its new Brisbane branch.
BHP hits halfway mark of South Flank construction (0) October 17, 2019 BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has declared the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia 50 per cent complete.
Fortescue joins initiative to end modern slavery (0) October 17, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is one of 10 Western Australian mining, energy and resource companies joining an initiative to eliminate modern slavery risks within its supply chain.
Epiroc delivers multi machine automation to underground mines (0) October 17, 2019 Epiroc has brought new standards of productivity and safety to underground mining through its Scooptram Automation Total.
Northern Star takes control of Echo (0) October 17, 2019 Northern Star Resources has achieved its goal of a takeover of Echo Resources after acquiring almost 60 per cent of the junior company.
Kalium Lakes moves towards construction with purification plant contract (0) October 16, 2019 Kalium Lakes has awarded G&S Engineering Services the contract for constructing the sulphate of potash (SOP) purification plant for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Carrapateena commissioning takes shape for OZ Minerals (0) October 16, 2019 OZ Minerals remains on track to achieve its full-year production guidance at the Prominent Hill mine, while commissioning of the Carrapateena project continues.
Opportunity to grow nickel back in the market (0) October 16, 2019 The Australian nickel industry is being encouraged to see the opportunity for growth in the face of market challenges the metal faces.
Rio Tinto iron ore production bounces back (0) October 16, 2019 Rio Tinto has recovered from operational and weather challenges faced in the Pilbara earlier this year, with its September quarter iron ore production jumping 10 per cent.
BHP blasts towards wireless mining with Orica tech (0) October 16, 2019 BHP Mitsui Coal has taken the title of completing the world’s largest wireless blast at the Poitrel coal mine using Orica WebGen technology.
Good as gold: Evolution moves into record territory (0) October 16, 2019 Evolution Mining has finished the September quarter with record financial results on the back of the surging Australian dollar gold price.
88 Energy on track to drill Alaskan North Slope appraisal well (0) October 16, 2019 88 Energy has provided an update on the upcoming drilling of the Charlie-1 appraisal well at Project Icewine on the proven Alaska North Slope basin.
Rix’s Creek receives valid approval to operate until 2040 (0) October 15, 2019 The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved Bloomfield Collieries’ proposed expansion of Rix’s Creek south mine in the Hunter Valley.
BMA awards Blackwater contract to Golding (0) October 15, 2019 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has furthered its relationship with NRW Holdings subsidiary Golding Contractors with yet another contract award for its Blackwater mine in Queensland.
Fortescue makes move at Iron Bridge with MACA contract (0) October 15, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite and joint venture partner Formosa Steel IB have awarded a contract to MACA for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Newcrest Mining approves Cadia stage one expansion (0) October 15, 2019 Newcrest Mining is on track to increase the Cadia Valley mine’s processing capacity to 33 million tonnes a year.
Kalium Lakes awards three Beyondie contracts (0) October 15, 2019 Kalium Lakes has contracted three companies to design, supply and construct its gas pipeline at the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia.
InEight launches risk intelligence module (0) October 15, 2019 InEight has combined artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence (HI) to create its next generation planning and scheduling module, InEight Basis.
Stavely looks to capitalise on major exploration discoveries (0) October 14, 2019 Stavely Minerals has launched a $19.6 million capital raising to fund fast-tracked gold and copper-gold exploration in western Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
Apollo attracts Independence Group as Louisa project partner (0) October 14, 2019 Independence Group has joined forces with Apollo Consolidated for its early-stage Louisa project, as a farm-in and joint venture partner.
Tianqi Lithium awards second Kwinana contract to SIMPEC (0) October 14, 2019 WestStar Industrial engineering contractor business SIMPEC has won a $5 million contract at Tianqi Lithium Kwinana’s lithium hydroxide process plant (LHPP) 1 processing plant in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards Pindan $90m construction contract (0) October 14, 2019 Rio Tinto has contracted integrated property and construction group Pindan to construct an operations village for its Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara.
Western Australia plots lithium royalty regime (0) October 14, 2019 The Western Australian Government is set to introduce a royalty arrangement for lithium producers to encourage downstream processing and manufacturing in the state.
Top five mining stories last week (0) October 14, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Fortescue Metals Group’s hunt for an expansion opportunity in Africa.
Core Lithium expands Northern Territory foothold with acquisitions (0) October 11, 2019 Core Lithium has struck conditional agreements with Todd River Resources for two new projects in the Northern Territory.
Pilbara Minerals joins forces with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer (0) October 11, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has welcomed a $20 million investment by China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology.
Elixir Energy to drill first coalbed methane well this weekend (0) October 11, 2019 Elixir Energy Limited will commence its 2019 drilling campaign at the gigantic 30,000 square kilometres Nomgon IX coalbed methane production sharing contract.
BHP veteran spells out mining’s social challenges (0) October 11, 2019 While mining companies consistently work to retain their social licence, BHP Billiton’s former head of institutional and government relations Osvaldo Urzua boldly suggests the issue isn’t only reserved for miners.
Lucapa scores $68m in diamond sales (0) October 11, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has fetched $US10.4 million ($15.5 million) in its latest sales of diamonds from the Lulo and Mothae mines in Lesotho.
Battery Minerals to establish graphite processing JV (0) October 11, 2019 Battery Minerals has signed a memorandum of understanding with American graphite processing specialist Urbix.
Magnis Energy Technologies director wins Nobel Prize (0) October 11, 2019 Graphite producer Magnis Energy Technologies non-executive director Michael Stanley Whittingham has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
AVZ gains Tanzanian backing at Manono lithium project (0) October 11, 2019 AVZ Minerals managing director Nigel Ferguson has met with the Tanzanian Government to advance transportation discussions for the Manono lithium and tin project.
Westgold hits processing roadblock at Meekatharra (0) October 11, 2019 Westgold Resources has faced further delay to recommencing its ore processing at its Meekatharra gold operations in Western Australia.
Prospect Award winners 2019: Glencore takes Mine of the Year (0) October 11, 2019 The winners of the 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced at Moda Events in Brisbane.
MICROMINE gears up for growth with new chief executive (0) October 11, 2019 MICORMINE is set to move into its next growth phase with the appointment of chief executive officer Andrew Birch.
AI for the assist (0) October 10, 2019 InEight explores why every project plan needs a boost from artificial intelligence (AI).
Resolute may take production hit amid Syama processing issue (0) October 10, 2019 Resolute Mining has taken the roaster offline at its Syama gold mine in Mali, due to a crack being detected in the main external shell.
Gruyere gold mine reaches commercial production (0) October 10, 2019 Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields have achieved commercial production at the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia.
MineWare and RPMGlobal collaboration shortlisted for innovation award (0) October 10, 2019 RPMGlobal and MineWare’s monitoring development collaboration has been shortlisted for Australian Mining’s 2019 Prospect Awards, in the Innovative Mining Solution category.
Evolution partners with Great Southern on QLD projects (0) October 9, 2019 Great Southern Mining has partnered with Evolution Mining to start hyperspectral surveys across the Edinburgh Park and Johnnycake projects in Queensland.
Minprovise completes jaw crusher replacement at Hope Downs (0) October 9, 2019 Minprovise have completed a C160 Jaw Crusher replacement at Pilbara mine site, Hope Downs 1. The Jaw Crusher is the Hope Downs site’s primary crusher and Minprovise were selected for ...
Self-bunded Cat oil solution (0) October 9, 2019 In an initiative to find an environmentally responsible solution to bulk oil usage on sites, Storemasta and Hastings Deering have created a self-bunded onsite mobile solution that holds up to ...
Dazzling quarter for Lucapa diamonds (0) October 9, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company is celebrating a strong production quarter, with the Lulo alluvial mine and the Mothae kimberlite operation driving a group record. Angola-based Lulo produced 7603 carats, a 67 per ...
BHP changes business approach to drive social value (0) October 9, 2019 BHP chief external affairs officer Geoff Healy has reinforced the company’s role in transitioning from maintaining a social licence to creating social value.
Kalium Lakes obtains Beyondie SOP construction approvals (0) October 9, 2019 Kalium Lakes has released its updated approvals, agreements and consents for the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Bounty saga finalised with QCoal agreement (0) October 9, 2019 Bounty Mining has signed a $90 million refinancing facility agreement with QCoal Bounty Holdings.
Fenner Dunlop opens idler manufacturing plant in Brisbane (0) October 9, 2019 Fenner Dunlop has taken a significant step forward by adding a new local idler manufacturing plant alongside its existing sales, engineering and warehouse operations in Brisbane.
CAPE secures Rio Tinto contract in Pilbara (0) October 9, 2019 Rio Tinto has awarded mining and utilities services company CAPE a contract for the Robe Valley sustaining project in Western Australia.
BDO backs electric machines to take over underground mining (0) October 8, 2019 BDO has revealed the major changes it predicts will shake up Australia’s mining sector by 2023, with electric equipment expected to make a significant impact.
Fortescue in race for massive West African iron ore project (0) October 8, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has submitted a bid to be the developer of Blocks 1 and 2 of the giant Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, West Africa.
Century mine upgrade boosts production (0) October 8, 2019 New Century Resources has posted another quarter of record production at the Century restart operation in Queensland, delivering 26,171 tonnes of zinc metal.
Kal Tire launches program to provide greener tyres (0) October 8, 2019 Kal Tire is helping its customers monitor their environmental impact with the launch of the Maple program.
Resolute hits 100,000oz as Syama automation sets in (0) October 8, 2019 Resolute Mining has had a golden September quarter, pouring a total of 103,201 ounces of gold.
Ramelius gains clearing permit approval for Greenfinch (0) October 8, 2019 Ramelius Resources has received approval for a clearing permit at the Greenfinch open pit project from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS).
Stavely on a roll with another ‘major exploration breakthrough’ (0) October 8, 2019 Stavely Minerals has found a significant shallow high-grade copper-gold discovery at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect in Victoria, arising from assay results for the first step-out diamond hole
Todd River obtains rights to Nanutarra nickel project (0) October 7, 2019 Todd River Resources has obtained the rights to a new nickel sulphide exploration terrain within the Nanutarra nickel project in Western Australia.
Breaker launches strategic review as buyers circle Lake Roe (0) October 7, 2019 Breaker Resources has announced it will undertake a strategic review to fast-track the unlocking of value from the Lake Roe gold project in Western Australia.
Kalium Lakes awards $10m contract to Clarke Energy (0) October 7, 2019 Kalium Lakes has awarded a contract to design, supply, install and commission the 7.5-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power station for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash Project (BSOPP) to Clarke Energy.
Rix’s Creek coal approval reversed in ‘embarrassing’ blunder (0) October 7, 2019 The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved an extension of Rix’s Creek South Coal Mine after a six-year long process, only to reverse the decision hours later.
Top five mining stories last week (0) October 7, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Anglo American’s decision to delay the introduction of autonomous trucks at an east coast ...
Heron to raise $91 million for Woodlawn project (0) October 4, 2019 Heron Resources has secured $91 million in funding which it will use to progress the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Dacian declares maiden gold resource at Phoenix Ridge (0) October 4, 2019 Dacian Gold has reported the maiden mineral resource for its Phoenix Ridge deposit at the Mt Morgans Gold Operation (MMGO), near Laverton in Western Australia.
Construction starts at Abra (0) October 4, 2019 Construction has started at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia.
Iron ore price drop slows national trade surplus (0) October 4, 2019 Australia has recorded a drop in its monthly trade surplus to $5.9 billion, a figure which is attributed to the fall in iron ore prices throughout August.
TerraCom reinforces Blair Athol rehabilitation commitments (0) October 4, 2019 TerraCom is one step ahead in fulfilling its progressive rehabilitation obligations at the Blair Athol mine in Clermont, Queensland, which is part of its condition for acquiring the mine from ...
Australian gold miners thrive off recession fears (0) October 4, 2019 Australian investors have flocked to gold as a safe haven commodity amid rising fears of a global recession.
Kerman wins Wyndham Port contract from Agrimin (0) October 4, 2019 Agrimin has awarded Kerman Contracting the engineering design contract for the Wyndham Port facility in Western Australia that will support its Mackay potash project.
Neometals sets path for Barrambie development (0) October 4, 2019 Neometals has joined forces with a Chinese research organisation to advance development of its Barrambie titanium-vanadium project in Western Australia, a similar approach it has taken at the Mt Marion ...
UniSA and ARC Centre of Excellence link up for green mining (0) October 4, 2019 The University of South Australia (UniSA) will partner with the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence to develop technologies and improved techniques for extracting and processing minerals that use ...
Pembroke granted environmental approval for $1bn coal project (0) October 4, 2019 Pembroke Resources has received environmental authority (EA) for its Olive Downs coking coal project in Central Queensland.
High-calibre resources executive Caoilin Chestnutt joins Siecap (0) October 4, 2019 Brisbane-based specialist project management consulting and advisory firm Siecap has appointed leading mining executive Caoilin Chestnutt as an advisory board member.
The importance of hydrostatic expertise (0) October 3, 2019 Not all hydraulic repairs are equal. For mobile plant equipment, hydrostatic expertise can help keep your downtime down.
Cardinal to advance gold project with latest funding deal (0) October 3, 2019 Cardinal Resources has raised $17.6 million in cash proceeds for its Namdini project in Ghana, West Africa.
Kalium Lakes gives Beyondie green light for full-scale construction (0) October 3, 2019 Kalium Lakes has received board approval for its Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project, allowing full scale construction to begin at the Western Australian operation.
MinRes withdraws from graphite joint venture (0) October 3, 2019 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has abandoned the McIntosh graphite joint venture with Hexagon Resources.
Sandvik expands 800i series of premium cone crushers (0) October 3, 2019 Sandvik has released the 800i series of connected cone crushers to include three new high-performance crushers with automation and connectivity systems (ACS) as standard.
Licence to operate remains top mining risk (0) October 3, 2019 Almost half, (44%), of mining companies globally have ranked license to operate as the biggest risk to business, according to the Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities 2020 report.
Metso expands globally with McCloskey acquisition (0) October 3, 2019 Metso has maintained its acquisition streak with the latest takeover of McCloskey International, a Canadian mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer.
Dip in gold drilling puts brakes on exploration activity (0) October 3, 2019 Three of the four exploration metrics measured by S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Pipeline Activity Index (PAI) decreased between July and August.
Albemarle gains momentum at Kemerton with Kerman contract (0) October 3, 2019 Kerman Contracting has been awarded a contract by Albemarle Lithium for services at the company’s new lithium hydroxide production plant in Kemerton, Western Australia.
Flinders Port takes South Australia’s minerals and metals export ‘very seriously’ (0) October 2, 2019 2019 has been a busy year for the Flinders Port Holdings Group. The company, which owns and operates seven of South Australia’s commercial ports, is expanding and diversifying its operations, ...
Idemitsu pledges to make Boggabri workers Gunnedah’s top paid (0) October 2, 2019 Idemitsu Australia Resources has proposed to make its Boggabri Coal employees the highest paid open-cut mine workers in in New South Wales’ Gunnedah Basin.
Anglo American abandons autonomous truck plan in QLD (0) October 2, 2019 Anglo American has scrapped a plan to replace a portion of its truck fleet at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland with autonomous trucks.
ERA confirms Ranger rehabilitation by 2026 (0) October 2, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has reinforced its plan for the closure and rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine near Jabiru in the Northern Territory.
Independence Group to enter ‘busy field season’ in 2020 (0) October 2, 2019 Joint venture (JV) partners Independence Group and Buxton Resources have extended exploration efforts in Western Australia.
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.
Phoenix Contact delivers better safety cover with five-year warranty (0) October 2, 2019 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.
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.
BHP partners with Klaveness on shipping and logistics platforms (0) October 2, 2019 BHP’s Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence team and Klaveness Digital have partnered to develop CargoValue, a shipping and logistics platform.
Australian mining benefits as Canada gets high on cannabis stocks (0) October 2, 2019 Legalisation of marijuana in North America has had a surprise but welcome effect on the other side of the world.
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.
GFG Alliance awards materials handling contract to Bis (0) October 1, 2019 Bis has become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla, South Australia, effective today.
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.
Australian resources exports tipped to extend record breaking form (0) September 30, 2019 Australia’s resource export earnings are continuing to grow, with surging commodity earnings expected to offset global market volatility in the midterm.
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.
Byrnecut improves staff skills with Immersive Technologies simulation (0) September 30, 2019 Underground mining contractor Byrnecut Australia has partnered with Immersive Technologies to develop a world-class technical training centre in Perth.
Stavely unveils ‘outstanding’ Victorian copper-gold discovery (0) September 30, 2019 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 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.
Boss braces for uranium recovery as Honeymoon advances (0) September 26, 2019 After almost a decade of low prices, the Australian and global uranium industry is optimistic that a recovery will soon emerge
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 ...
Palmer commits $400m to reopen Townsville refinery (0) September 25, 2019 Clive Palmer has claimed his company Mineralogy has allocated $400 million to reopen the Townsville refinery in 2020.
Mincor strengthens Kambalda restart with ‘exceptional’ nickel intercept (0) September 25, 2019 Mincor Resources has seen another standout nickel hit at its Cassini sulphide deposit in the Kambalda region of Western Australia.
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.
Scania targets mine sites with cabless autonomous concept (0) September 25, 2019 Scania has introduced a fully autonomous concept truck without a cab, marking another milestone in the development of heavy self-driving vehicles.
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.
Aus Tin looks on the bright side of mine disruptions (0) September 24, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has encountered disruptions to its mining operations at the Granville East Mine.
Wesfarmers takes control of Kidman Resources (0) September 24, 2019 Wesfarmers has executed its acquisition of Kidman Resources by completing a $776 million deal.
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.
Rio Tinto gets nod for responsibly produced aluminium (0) September 24, 2019 Rio Tinto has been given independent verification that all of its Canadian operations offer responsibly produced aluminium.
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.