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Altura Mining in takeover talks with Chinese (0) March 15, 2018 Lithium aspirant Altura Mining has confirmed that it has been in discussions with a Chinese company in regards to a potential takeover.
Mustang adds vanadium potential to Caula strategy (0) March 15, 2018 Mustang Resources is on track for first production at the Caula graphite project in Mozambique by the middle of next year.
St Barbara resolves Simberi dispute (0) March 15, 2018 St Barbara has resumed full operations at the Simberi gold mine in Papua New Guinea following illegal industrial action at the site.
First Cobalt acquires explorer to develop supply for EV market (0) March 15, 2018 Dual-listed First Cobalt Corp has agreed to a “friendly acquisition” of US Cobalt in an all-share deal valued at $C149.9 million ($147 million).
Fortescue delivers first agreement under ANZ initiative (0) March 14, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ have signed their first agreement under a $50 million funding initiative they launched last year.
Lithium Power awarded key production licence for Maricunga project (0) March 14, 2018 Lithium Power, through 50 per cent owned Minera Salar Blanco (MSB), has been awarded a key export licence from the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN) for lithium production, export and ...
St Barbara secures 10% stake in ABM (0) March 14, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara has taken a 10 per cent share in ASX-listed junior ABM Resources, which is raising funds to execute an exploration program in the Tanami district.
Anglo American sets out new sustainability roadmap for 2030 (0) March 14, 2018 Anglo American has launched a new sustainability strategy that outlines its goals for community development, environment and improving trust and transparency within the mining industry by 2030.
Lithium production starts at Bald Hill (0) March 14, 2018 Joint venture partners Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets have launched lithium production at the Bald Hill mine in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to explore Serbia in Raiden JV (0) March 14, 2018 Rio Tinto has formed an exploration partnership in Serbia with ASX-listed junior Raiden Resources.
Illegal strike interrupts St Barbara mine (0) March 13, 2018 St Barbara’s Simberi gold operations in Papua New Guinea have been impacted by an illegal work stoppage by part of the mine’s workforce.
Eight tips for creating a good weld (0) March 13, 2018 It’s important to know the basic principles to creating a safe, strong and clean weld. Mathew Hefferan, Field Applications Specialist at Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) shares his top eight ...
Newcrest secures Cadia after suspending operations (0) March 13, 2018 Newcrest Mining says it has contained a breakthrough of tailings material at the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales after it was forced to suspend operations at the site ...
Australians want community consent on mining: CSIRO survey (0) March 13, 2018 A national survey on citizen attitudes toward mining shows that three-quarters of Australians think mining companies should gain consent from local communities before development.
South32 adds projects to AusQuest exploration alliance (0) March 13, 2018 South32 is expanding its exploration partnership with AusQuest by providing funding for an additional four opportunities.
From the biggest part to the smallest detail (0) March 9, 2018 When it comes to the build and delivery of equipment to customers, Hastings Deering and the specialists they partner with leave no stone unturned. As well as providing industry-leading technology, ...
Optimizer: Control and manage all your energy consumption (0) March 9, 2018 Optimizer is an innovative solution developed by TOTAL, allowing site managers to monitor all their energy consumption (fuels, lubricants, electricity, solar etc) thanks to a simple and personalised dashboard.
Ritchie Bros. QLD mining auction sees 1650 bidders and tens of millions in sales (0) March 9, 2018 International heavy equipment auctioneers Richie Bros. saw tens of millions in sales at its latest Brisbane auction, with 1650 registered bidders competing for heavy machinery from 1100 lots of items.
Crater Mountain set for restart (0) March 9, 2018 Crater Gold Mining has received approval from the Mineral Resources Authority of Papua New Guinea to restart operations at the Crater Mountain project.
OZ Minerals unveils SA power strategy (0) March 9, 2018 OZ Minerals has released a power strategy that it hopes will achieve reliable, secure and affordable power for its assets in South Australia.
Golding to proceed on $350m Baralaba North coal project restart (0) March 9, 2018 NRW Holdings has announced that subsidiary Golding Contractors has executed a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) with Wonbindi Coal and Baralaba Coal Company on the Baralaba North coal project in ...
Porter Group appointed agent for Sandvik mobile crushers and screens for Western Australia (0) March 9, 2018 Porter Group has been appointed as Sandvik agent for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in Western Australia, in a move that further cements the multi-faceted machinery supplier ...
Queensland Mayor calls for reason on Adani’s Carmichael project (0) March 8, 2018 Queensland Mayor Anne Baker has called for “reason and sensibility” regarding the current debate surrounding Adani’s contentious Carmichael coal project in the Galilee Basin.
Lithium Australia preparing pilot plant following positive recovery tests on mine waste (0) March 8, 2018 Lithium Australia is to assess feed sources for its SiLeach-enabled large-scale pilot plant (LSPP) in Western Australia for its first 12 months of operation.
THE resources Hub identifies three recent trends for mining employment (0) March 8, 2018 Dani Tamati, recruitment specialist and human resources manager at mining industry agency (and Prospect Award winner) THE resources Hub, identifies three of the biggest employment trends she has identified in ...
Clean TeQ announces $150m placement for Sunrise project in NSW (0) March 8, 2018 Clean TeQ’s ambitious Sunrise nickel-cobalt-scandium project has just announced a major placement to raise a minimum of $150 million at $1.15 per share.
Westgold Resources to sell South Kalgoorlie Operations to Northern Star for $80m (0) March 8, 2018 Westgold Resources has announced that it is selling its South Kalgoorlie Operations to Northern Star Resources in an attempt to focus efforts on its Murchison assets.
Gina Rinehart holds firm on Forbes rich list with $US17.4bn (0) March 7, 2018 Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart has been joined by her children on the 2018 Forbes rich list.
Rio Tinto to launch driverless trucks at fifth iron ore mine (0) March 7, 2018 Rio Tinto will expand its autonomous truck operations to the West Angelas mine this year, giving it five iron ore sites with driverless vehicles in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
Sandvik delivers next generation of OptiMine (0) March 7, 2018 Sandvik’s OptiMine, a modular set of digital tools delivering transparency and control to underground mining operations, is evolving with a new performance-enhancing data analytics solution.
AVZ signs deal with Guangzhou for potential Manono lithium offtake (0) March 7, 2018 AVZ Minerals has signed an agreement with Chinese enterprise Guangzhou Tinci Materials for the latter’s potential investment and offtake in AVZ’s 60 per cent-owned Manono lithium project in the ...
Another Greenbushes lithium expansion on the cards (0) March 7, 2018 Western Australia’s Greenbushes, the world’s largest lithium mine, could be set for another significant expansion in response to growing demand from the battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.
Itochu to accelerate Karin coking coal project development with Vitrinite (0) March 7, 2018 Queensland-based coking coal company Virtinite, owners of several assets in the Bowen Basin, has signed an agreement with Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation to fast-track development of the former’s highly ...
Senior resources executives named as mining awards judges (0) March 7, 2018 The Bowen Basin Mining Club has announced a panel of six mining industry leaders as the peer judges for the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards.
MOD plans to ‘turbo charge’ copper projects (0) March 7, 2018 MOD Resources is aiming to “turbo charge growth” at its assets in the Kalahari copper belt in Botswana, Africa.
New CFMEU-led ‘super union’ to go ahead, gets FWC approval (0) March 6, 2018 The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has approved the formation of a new union between the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Textile Clothing & Footwear Union of Australia ...
Australia tops the world in nine commodities (0) March 6, 2018 Federal Government statistics have been released showing that Australia has the world’s largest identified resources in nine major mineral commodities.
Metals exploration spending expected to rise by 20 per cent in 2018 (0) March 6, 2018 Global spend on nonferrous metals exploration is expected to rise by 20 per cent in 2018, in keeping with recent trends. Spend in 2017 reached around $US8.4 billion ($10.8 billion), ...
RPMGlobal announces product partnership with Komatsu-owned MineWare (0) March 6, 2018 Komatsu subsidiary company MineWare is planning to integrate its weighting and positioning solutions for draglines, shovels and hydraulic loading equipment with RPMGlobal’s short-term scheduling solutions.
Peabody orders Cat longwall with advanced automation for North Goonyella (0) March 6, 2018 Peabody Energy has ordered a complete Cat longwall mining system for its North Goonyella coal mine located in central Queensland.
Stanmore Coal granted mining leases for Isaac Plains Complex in QLD (0) March 5, 2018 Stanmore Coal has announced that mining leases for its Isaac Plains East (IPE) project have been granted alongside Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) approvals.
Australian miners save millions with better risk management (0) March 5, 2018 As the mining industry evolves, the role of the industry insurer has to evolve with it.
Komatsu’s Brisbane ‘Hackathon’ proves a success for startups (0) March 5, 2018 Komatsu’s three-day, Queensland-based ‘hackathon’, Komatsu: Transform Mining, took place at River City Labs in Brisbane from February 23–25, with tech startup PETRA Data Science taking the event’s top award. The company ...
Earthquake puts PNG LNG eight weeks away from production (0) March 5, 2018 It may take up to eight weeks to repair and restore production at the PNG LNG project following last week’s earthquake in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, according to ...
Sedgman wins $40m EPC contract at Century zinc mine (0) March 5, 2018 New Century Resources has awarded a $40 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Sedgman for the Century zinc mine restart in Queensland.
MCA alarmed by Fraser Institute Australian ranking fall (0) March 5, 2018 An annual global mining survey from Canadian think tank the Fraser Institute has cited the attractiveness of Australian mining prospects and policy competitiveness as being on the wane.
Australian gold sector posts highest annual output since 1999 (0) March 5, 2018 Australian gold output reached its highest mark since 1999 last year, maintaining the country’s place as the world’s second largest producer behind China, the latest data from Surbiton Associates has ...
Orica claims BHP, Roy Hill explosives contracts (0) March 2, 2018 Orica has confirmed that it is the new explosives supplier for BHP and Roy Hill at their iron ore operations in the Pilbara region.
REMA TIP TOP opens new Asia-Pacific HQ in Warabrook (0) March 2, 2018 Conveyor maintenance company REMA TIP TOP has moved its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters to a new premise in Warabrook, New South Wales in an effort to make space for staff expansion.
Newcrest named in top 10 global gold companies (0) March 2, 2018 According to the World Gold Council (WGC), these were the top-performing gold companies globally in 2017, measured in terms of produced ounces (oz).
Mastermyne wins contract at Isaac Plains coal project (0) March 2, 2018 Mastermyne Group has been awarded the role as contract partner for an early contractor involvement process (ECI) at Stanmore Coal’s proposed Isaac Plains underground mine.
LNG producers to coordinate WA, NT maintenance activities (0) March 2, 2018 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised Chevron, INPEX, Shell and Woodside Petroleum to coordinate maintenance activities at their liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia and ...
FMG refinances $US2.16bn of debt (0) March 2, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has today announced refinancing of $US500 million ($644.6 million) of $US2.16 billion ($2.78 billion) in pro forma senior unsecured notes.
Artemis secures key licences in Pilbara (0) March 2, 2018 Gold hopeful Artemis Resources has been granted two exploration licences in the Pilbara that surround the company’s Radio Hill operations and link its tenements to joint venture partner Novo Resources’ ...
Komatsu invests in expansion of surface drill solutions (0) March 2, 2018 Komatsu is accelerating the development of smaller drills for surface mining applications.
Mustang secures 25-year concession for Montepuez ruby project (0) March 1, 2018 Emerging gem explorer Mustang Resources has announced an upgrade for its Montepuez ruby project exploration licence, having been granted a mining concession valid until 2042.
Vimy to acquire Cameco’s Alligator River uranium project (0) March 1, 2018 Uranium developer Vimy Resources has secured a deal to acquire the Alligator River project in the Northern Territory from Canada’s Cameco.
Kin drilling to expand Leonara Gold project in Eastern Goldfields (0) March 1, 2018 Kin plans to extend its gold resource at the Leonora Gold project following approvals of an initial RC drilling program at a new orebody located at one of the project’s ...
New mining method proposed ahead of Dartbrook restart (0) March 1, 2018 Australian Pacific Coal has lodged an application to modify the approval to restart underground mining at the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales.
Downer secures $600m contract at BMA coal mine (0) March 1, 2018 Downer EDI has been awarded a $600 million contract to provide mining and related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Blackwater coal mine in Queensland.
Ausenco wins Owendale contract (0) March 1, 2018 Platina Resources has awarded Ausenco with a contract to work with it to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) at the Owendale scandium-cobalt-nickel project in New South Wales.
Pilbara Minerals locks in $80m deal with South Korea’s POSCO (0) March 1, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has formed a partnership with POSCO that will see the South Korean steelmaker buy up to 240,000 tonnes a year (t/y) of lithium concentrate from its ...
Fenner Dunlop introduces new conveyor platform at North Goonyella mine (0) February 28, 2018 Fenner Dunlop has introduced a new method of repairing conveyors via a mobile bolting platform at the North Goonyella underground coking coal mine, 160km west of Mackay in Queensland.
AMMA cites workplace flexibility as key factor for mining’s future (0) February 28, 2018 Australian resources and energy group, AMMA (the Australian Mines and Metals Association) has submitted a report to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers citing the ...
Minimising hazards and improving employee safety in the workplace (0) February 28, 2018 Working with electric cables or dangerous areas presents the potential risk of fires, explosion or electrocution as well as the simple issue of tripping over. Alemlube has been working closely with ...
NRW awarded $37m Rio Tinto contract for Pilbara earthworks (0) February 28, 2018 NRW Holdings has been awarded a major earthworks and civil works contract worth $37 million at Rio Tinto’s Marandoo iron mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Azure completes $8.2 million placement for Mexican projects (0) February 27, 2018 Western Australia-based Azure Minerals has completed an $8.2 million share placement for development funding at its flagship Oposura zinc-lead project and Sara Alicia gold-cobalt project, both in Mexico.
Brisbane auction offers a lifetime’s collection of equipment (0) February 27, 2018 Ritchie Bros will auction an entire inventory and fleet of more than 400 items for Darwin’s leading civil contracting, earthmoving, plant hire and transport business, Mark Cundall Earthmoving.
Sandfire enters farm-in venture at copper projects (0) February 27, 2018 Auris Minerals has made a deal with miner Sandfire Resources for a farm-in at two high-grade copper projects in the Bryah Basin, Western Australia.
Pybar wins Heron underground contract at Woodlawn (0) February 27, 2018 Heron Resources has awarded Pybar Mining Services with the underground mining contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Santos PNG operations close following earthquake (0) February 27, 2018 Santos is the latest oil and gas company to report that its assets in Papua New Guinea have been closed following an earthquake in the country’s Highlands yesterday morning.
Rio’s Amrun project delivers $2bn boost to Aussie business (0) February 27, 2018 Rio Tinto has committed around $2 billion to the more than 1000 Australian businesses it has engaged during development of the Amrun bauxite project in Far North Queensland.
Ausdrill earnings up 70%, retiring MD puts $100m share up for sale (0) February 27, 2018 Ausdrill has recorded excellent results for its first half-year report in 2018, posting post-tax profit increase of 163.5 per cent to $35.3 million for the period ending December 31 last ...
Fortescue’s latest ore carrier arrives in Port Hedland (0) February 27, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed the newest addition to its iron ore carrier fleet — FMG David.
Rio secures $US345m deal for aluminium assets (0) February 27, 2018 Rio Tinto has a received a $345 million ($439.2 million) offer from Hydro for its ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland, its 53.3 per cent share in the Aluchemie anode plant ...
When every centimetre counts (0) February 26, 2018 For many tourists, Schlegeis reservoir is an idyllic recreation area in the mountains of Austria. For Michael Sporer and his colleagues, the lake is an important part of its clean, ...
Minimising hazards and improving employee safety in the workplace (0) February 26, 2018 Working with electric cables or dangerous areas presents the potential risk of fires, explosion or electrocution as well as the simple issue of tripping over.
AVZ raises $15 million for phase two drilling at Manono lithium site (0) February 26, 2018 AVZ Minerals has announced $15 million of capital raising for funding of 20,000m of phase two drilling and pre-feasibility programs at the Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of ...
Nyrstar commits to long-term offtake agreement at Century mine (0) February 26, 2018 New Century Resources has executed a 5.5-year offtake agreement with Nyrstar, covering 600,000t of zinc concentrate produced from the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Gold Road signs financing deal for transition to producer (0) February 26, 2018 Gold Road Resources has been granted a $100 million revolving corporate facility and $50 million dedicated working capital facility from a financing syndicate.
Newcrest buys $US250m chunk of Lundin Gold (0) February 26, 2018 Australian gold company Newcrest Mining is investing $US250 million ($318.9 million)in Toronto-listed Lundin Gold, which is developing the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador, South America.
PNG earthquake forces closure of resources operations (0) February 26, 2018 ExxonMobil and Oil Search have shut down their liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and facilities in Papua New Guinea after an earthquake hit the country’s Highlands this morning.
Artemis granted approvals for massive gold bulk sample processing (0) February 26, 2018 Artemis Resources has been granted approvals for processing of a 4500 tonne bulk sample from its Radio Hill plant south of Karratha, Western Australia.
Olympic gold medallist to join Fortescue (0) February 26, 2018 Lord Sebastian Coe, winner of two Olympic Games gold medals, will re-join Fortescue Metals Group as a non-executive director.
OceanaGold posts record $172m profit as production spikes (0) February 23, 2018 OceanaGold Corporation has posted record net profits for its full-year statement ending December 2017.
Anglo American addresses Banana Shire community over Moura road blast damage (0) February 23, 2018 Anglo American has responded to community concerns regarding the closure of Gibihi Road in Queensland, which was damaged by a scheduled blast at the nearby Dawson mine on November 9, ...
Doray Minerals completes $25m placement for exploration and mine development (0) February 23, 2018 Doray Minerals, which runs the Deflector gold-copper mine and Andy Well gold mine in Western Australia, has announced the successful completion of a $25 million, two-tranche placement.
Macmahon returns to profitability due to success of new projects (0) February 23, 2018 Contractor Macmahon has released its first half report for 2018, posting $270m in revenue ending December 2017, up $168.3m from the previous period.
Australia falls in Fraser Institute mining investment rankings (0) February 23, 2018 Australia has dropped behind Canada as the most attractive region for mining investment in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies.
Anglo continues met coal revival, studies growth options (0) February 23, 2018 Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal business has continued its operational turnaround, guided by record production at three underground mines in Queensland.
OZ Minerals well-positioned for growth in 2018 with strong ops focus (0) February 22, 2018 South Australian copper miner OZ Minerals has released its full-year (FY) report for 2017 with positive results all round, buoyed by a strong operational focus that chief executive officer Andrew ...
St Barbara explores new Gwalia mining strategy (0) February 22, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara is investigating a change in its mining and haulage methods at the historic Gwalia mine in Western Australia.
Defunct Iron Duchess mine in SA may be turned into 90MW hydro plant (0) February 22, 2018 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is to support a $1.7 million feasibility study (FS) regarding the conversion of the disused Iron Duchess mine near Whyalla, South Australia into a ...
Primary Gold backs $37.5m Hanking takeover offer (0) February 22, 2018 China’s Hanking has launched a $37.5 million takeover offer for explorer Primary Gold that has been recommended by the target’s board.
Caterpillar forms underground tech collaboration with Minetec (0) February 22, 2018 Caterpillar and Minetec have established a global licensing, technology development and marketing agreement targeting hard rock mining challenges.
Australian Mines signs 100% offtake with SK for QLD cobalt project (0) February 22, 2018 Cobalt developer Australian Mines has signed an offtake agreement with South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK Innovation — parent SK Group is currently 95th on the Fortune Global ...
Another Century mine contract set to be awarded (0) February 22, 2018 New Century Resources has chosen National Pump & Energy (NPE) and Paragon Tailings as its preferred contractors for hydraulic mining services at the Century zinc mine tailings deposit in Queensland.
Stronger US dollar pushes gold price lower (0) February 21, 2018 The gold futures price fell by $US25.10 ($31.87), or 1.9 per cent, to $US1331.20/ounce in Tuesday’s trading.
Altura schedules plant commission for Pilbara lithium project (0) February 21, 2018 Altura Mining has announced it is the critical plant commissioning phase of its Pilbara lithium project, with a stage two definitive feasibility study (target: 400,000 tonnes per annum) on course ...
Fortescue performance hurt by lower iron ore prices (0) February 21, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has suffered a 44 per cent drop in half year profit due to lower prices for its Pilbara iron ore.
Downer posts $155m in contracts wins (0) February 21, 2018 Downer this week announced $155 million in contract wins through its engineering, construction and maintenance division, including mining and energy deals with Chevron and Alcoa in Western Australia, and BHP ...
Gaines takes over from Power as Fortescue CEO (0) February 21, 2018 Elizabeth Gaines has officially become the chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group.
RCT signs agreement with RUC Mining for tech partnership (0) February 21, 2018 Smart technology company RCT has signed an agreement with mining contractor RUC Cementation Mining to deliver new technology to RUC’s Australian and international mining sites.
BHP boosts first-half dividend as commodity prices strengthen (0) February 21, 2018 BHP has joined the industry trend of lifting returns to shareholders by significantly increasing its dividend for the first half of the 2018 financial year.
Northern Star’s Jundee operation set for additional 10-year mine life (0) February 20, 2018 Northern Star has posted its half-year results, and while profits were down slightly the feeling is positive overall due in part to exciting exploration results.
EY report shows four-year high for mining deals in 2017 (0) February 20, 2018 Global mining and metals deals saw a 15 per cent boost in 2017, according to a report from the accountants at Ernst & Young (EY), reaching a four-year high for ...
Western Areas set to capitalise on EV battery demand (0) February 20, 2018 Nickel miner Western Areas is receiving increased interest in its product from the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, which is pursuing off-take agreements at two of the company’s growth projects.
The benefits of load testing: why it’s vital to ensure your gear is adequately tested (0) February 20, 2018 Load testing equipment in the mining industry can ensure that potential problems and risks are identified before they present a serious issue in the future, including downtime and unnecessary costs. ...
Aeris gains final approval on Torrens copper JV in South Australia (0) February 20, 2018 Aeris Resources has received approval from the South Australian minister for Aboriginal affairs and reconciliation, meaning its Torrens copper-gold joint venture (JV) in the Stuart Shelf region can now go ...
Monadelphous rides resources industry recovery (0) February 20, 2018 The rebound in market conditions in the resources industry is driving an improvement in engineering company Monadelphous’ performance.
MCA appeals for education, workplace relations reform to secure industry future (0) February 20, 2018 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for a reform of Australia’s higher education system and for outdated workplace relations to be fixed to build the future workforce in ...
Proximity detection systems now crucial for operating a safe mining site (0) February 20, 2018 Strata Worldwide, a global leader in mine safety innovation, has been working internationally and locally to improve safety in the mining industry through advanced technologies including proximity detection systems.
How to Control Cabin Respirable Mine Dust Exposures and Comply with Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) (0) February 19, 2018 “Imagine having to breathe through a tiny tube that will continue to shrink in size over time: this is one of the many health risks posed from respirable mine dust.”
Evolution-Emmerson plan restructure of Tennant Creek JV (0) February 19, 2018 Evolution Mining and Emmerson Resources are set to restructure their Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) joint venture in the Northern Territory.
FMG achieves $2bn milestone with Aboriginal business program (0) February 19, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced that its Billion Opportunities programme, commenced in 2011 to promote sustainable business for Aboriginal communities, has just passed $2 billion in funding.
Mincor keeps Widgiemooltha gold production on schedule (0) February 19, 2018 Mincor Resources is on track to start full-scale mining operations at the Widgiemooltha gold project in Western Australia this quarter.
Rio Tinto affirms commitment to power delivery for Mongolian mine (0) February 19, 2018 Rio Tinto has expressed its commitment to seeking a new power delivery solution for its part-owned Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine following the Mongolian Government’s cancellation of 2014’s Power Sector Cooperation ...
Millennium to launch underground mine, awards contract (0) February 19, 2018 Millennium Minerals has awarded an underground mining contract at it Nullagine gold project in Western Australia to GBF Underground Mining.
VISA Global Logistics joins MEGATRANS2018 (0) February 19, 2018 Award-winning Australian international logistics company and freight forwarder, VISA Global Logistics, is joining inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018, to showcase its service offerings.
Santos wins $100m gas supply contract for Century mine restart (0) February 16, 2018 Santos has secured a $100 million contract to supply gas to New Century Resources’ Mt Isa power generation facilities for the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Newcrest profits drop 48% due to Cadia earthquake, Aussie dollar strength (0) February 16, 2018 Gold miner Newcrest Mining has released its half-year results, posting a statutory profit of $98 million and underlying profit of $116 million as it produced 1.14 million ounces (Moz) of ...
Adani has Federal Court win (0) February 16, 2018 An attempt to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) for its Carmichael coal development in Queensland’s Galilee Basin has been rejected in Federal Court.
Eastern Field makes Finders takeover offer unconditional due to lack of other bidders (0) February 16, 2018 Indonesian copper consortium Eastern Field Developments, formed last September in preparation for a hostile takeover of Finders Resources, has decided to make its bid unconditional, citing lack of interest from ...
Growth in job opportunities reflects skills shortages (0) February 16, 2018 Job opportunities in the Australian mining industry have continued to grow significantly in 2018.
Rio Tinto makes board changes (0) February 16, 2018 Moya Greene will join Rio Tinto as a non-executive director in the second half of 2018.
South32 delivers 14% profit increase, doubles dividend (0) February 15, 2018 BHP demerger South32 has just posted its half-year (HY) financial results up to December 2017, posting a 14 per cent jump in profits to $US544 million ($685 million), up from ...
Wollongong Council to convene on housing push for Wongawilli coal mine land (0) February 15, 2018 The Wollongong Council is to meet next week to discuss extensive housing and community developments on Wollongong Coal’s Wongawilli mine land as part of the ambitious West Dapto Vision plans ...
Novo and Artemis post high-grade results at Purdy’s Reward JV in Pilbara (0) February 15, 2018 Artemis Resources and Novo Resources have achieved positive results from their Purdy’s Reward joint venture in Karratha, Western Australia.
Gascoyne’s Dalgaranga gold project ahead of schedule, three months to first gold (0) February 15, 2018 Gold developer Gascoyne Resources has released an update on its Dalgaranga gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia, saying it is ahead of schedule by a month.
NT iron ore mine set for a revival (0) February 15, 2018 The Roper Bar iron ore mine in the Northern Territory has been cleared to restart under new ownership almost three years after it was closed.
New Acland coal expansion blocked, 700 jobs at risk (0) February 15, 2018 New Hope Group’s expansion plans for the New Acland coal mine in Queensland’s Darling Downs region have received another setback.
Macmahon to acquire QLD coal services company (0) February 15, 2018 Contractor Macmahon this week secured a deal to acquire TMM Group, a Brisbane-based organisation that provides civil and maintenance services to the Queensland coal industry.
Tawana moves Bald Hill lithium project into commissioning (0) February 15, 2018 Tawana Resources, with joint venture partner Alliance Mineral Assets (AMAL), has started commissioning of key infrastructure at the Bald Hill lithium-tantalum mine in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Westgold buys S2 Resources’ Polar Bear project in WA (0) February 14, 2018 Westgold Resources has secured a deal to acquire S2 Resources’ (S2) interests in the Polar Bear project, Eundynie joint venture and Norcott project in Western Australia in exchange for $9 ...
Macmahon signs with LiveHire to meet recruitment demands (0) February 14, 2018 Mining services company Macmahon has launched LiveHire’s Live Talent Community technology across the company to support its growing recruitment needs for new contracts.
AIS to rebrand as BME Australia (0) February 14, 2018 Brisbane’s Advanced Initiating Systems (AIS) is to rebrand as BME Australia as part of a rebrand led by South African explosives company BME, AIS’s majority shareholder. The name change is ...
Dacian delivers third Mt Morgans discovery seven weeks from first gold (0) February 14, 2018 Dacian Gold has confirmed the Cameron Well prospect as the “third significant gold discovery” at its Mt Morgans gold project near Laverton in Western Australia.
Trump tax change delivers $US1.8bn hit to BHP (0) February 14, 2018 BHP will record a $US1.8 billion ($2.3 billion) tax expense in its upcoming half-year report due to changes to the US corporate income tax rate.
Zenith to energise Newmont’s Tanami gold mine (0) February 14, 2018 Zenith Energy has executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to build, own and operate a 62MW power station for Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Rio Tinto teams up with AusIMM on three-year partnership (0) February 13, 2018 Rio Tinto has formed a $1.2 million, three-year partnership with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
TerraCom extends Blair Athol mine life (0) February 13, 2018 TerraCom has secured an extension to the mine life at the Blair Athol thermal coal operation in Queensland.
‘Freak storm’ halts Westgold operation (0) February 13, 2018 Westgold Resources expects to lose about a week of production at its Central Murchison gold operation in Western Australia following a severe storm last weekend.
Intermin consolidates gold project near Golden Mile (0) February 13, 2018 Gold miner Intermin Resources has consolidated tenements making up the Lakewood project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Griffin Coal miners end six-month strike, take big pay cut (0) February 13, 2018 The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has ended a six-month dispute with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) over pay for miners at the Griffin Coal’s coal mine in Collie, Western ...
Pilbara Minerals plans Pilgangoora lithium expansion in 2018 (0) February 13, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has forecast that the stage two expansion to more than double capacity at its Pilgangoora project in Western Australia will cost $207 million.
Eight tips for creating a good weld (0) February 12, 2018 It’s important to know the basic principles to create a safe, strong and clean weld. Mathew Hefferan, field applications specialist at Welding Industries of Australia (WIA), shares his top eight ...
The benefits of load testing: why it’s vital to ensure your gear is adequately tested (0) February 12, 2018 Since opening its state-of-the-art service centre in Mackay, Queensland in March 2017, SEW-EURODRIVE has been working with its mining operator customers to ensure their gearboxes and drives are performing at ...
Northern Minerals ramps up Browns Range recruitment (0) February 12, 2018 Northern Minerals has made “steady progress” on the installation of a pilot plant for its Browns Range heavy rare earths project in the East Kimberley of Western Australia.
Triton Minerals signs offtake term sheet with Haida (0) February 12, 2018 ASX-listed Triton Minerals has signed an offtake agreement with Chinese graphite major Haida Graphite for the supply of graphite concentrate from the Ancuabe project in Mozambique.
Realm Resources rejects Taurus takeover bid as ‘inadequate’ (0) February 12, 2018 Coking coal producer Realm Resources has released a statement advising shareholders not to act on an unsolicited, off-market takeover offer from Taurus Resources, first announced February 9.
De Grey Mining secures Pilbara gold growth (0) February 12, 2018 Gold aspirant De Grey Mining has executed a deal to acquire the Indee Gold project in the Pilbara from Northwest Non-Ferrous Australian Mining (NNAM) for $15 million.
Lucapa recovers first diamonds from Mothae (0) February 12, 2018 ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has reported the first diamond recoveries from its 70 per cent owned Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
Mitchell Services to acquire Radco Drilling (0) February 12, 2018 Mining contractor Mitchell Services, through subsidiary Well Drilled, will acquire privately-owned Radco Drilling for $5.3 million.
CARMA solution produces improved availability results (0) February 12, 2018 REMA TIP TOP’s asset reliability management approach, CARMA, has again shown its value in delivering long-term cost reductions and improved availability results.
Artemis and CSIRO team up for Karratha gold investigation (0) February 12, 2018 Artemis Resources will team up with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to investigate gold mineralisation at the explorer’s Karratha mining tenement in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
OZ Minerals, Minotaur end Prominent Hill exploration partnership (0) February 12, 2018 OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration have mutually decided to end an exploration collaboration in the Prominent Hill area of South Australia.
MinRex Resources hits gold at Pilbara project (0) February 9, 2018 MinRex Resources has announced gold assay results of up to 17.1 grams per tonne from rock chip sampling at its Marble Bar project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Aurizon abandons application for Galilee Basin rail funding (0) February 9, 2018 Rail operator Aurizon will withdraw an application to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for funding to assist with a rail development in the Galilee Basin in Queensland.
WA Supreme Court dismisses conservationist appeal against uranium project (0) February 9, 2018 The Supreme Court of Western Australia has released a judgement dismissing an appeal to stop development of Cameco’s Yeelirrie uranium project in Northern Goldfields.
BHP grows Olympic Dam workforce as operations ramp up (0) February 9, 2018 BHP is continuing a recruitment drive for the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia as it ramps up operations to full capacity in the current quarter.
Anglo to pull out of Star Mountains JV (0) February 9, 2018 Anglo American plans to withdraw from the Star Mountains copper-gold exploration joint venture with Highlands Pacific in Papua New Guinea.
SIMPEC secures work with BHP, MSP Engineering (0) February 8, 2018 WestStar business, SIMPEC, has won more mining services work, including a contract with BHP. SIMPEC secured its first contract for construction work at Iluka Resources’ Cataby mineral sands development in ...
Blackham Resources posts record production at Matilda-Wiluna project (0) February 8, 2018 Blackham Resources, responsible for the Matilda-Wiluna gold operation in Western Australia, has announced a record production month for January, producing 6,490 ounces of gold.
Staying hydrated at Australian mine sites (0) February 8, 2018 The summer months may have finished, bringing cooler weather, but that doesn’t decrease the importance of staying hydrated at mine sites. Australian Mining explains.
Australian coal exports set new record in 2017 (0) February 8, 2018 Australia’s coal export values have hit a new peak of $56.5 billion in 2017, according to the latest trade data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Avanco pushes CentroGold project towards 2Moz (0) February 8, 2018 Brazilian-focused miner Avanco has delivered a 20 per cent increase in gold ounces at its CentroGold project in Maranhão State.
WPG Resources hits massive gold strike at Tarcoola project in South Australia (0) February 8, 2018 WPG Resources has struck a 607.75 grams per tonne (g/t) gold intersection from infill drilling at Perseverance pit, part of the company’s Tarcoola project in South Australia.
The most valuable mining brands (0) February 8, 2018 Australian miner BHP has unseated Glencore as the most valuable brand in mining, according to research from Brand Finance.
Rio Tinto profits spike, record dividend on the way (0) February 8, 2018 Strengthening commodity prices have guided Rio Tinto to an almost doubling of profits and a record dividend for shareholders.
Komatsu event in Brisbane will mentor tech startups (0) February 7, 2018 A Komatsu ‘hackathon’ event in Brisbane entitled Komatsu: Transform Mining will allow participants to pitch their products to the engineering giant, in an opportunity that could create jobs in ...
Zinc junior Trek acquires Kroussau zinc-lead project in Gabon (0) February 7, 2018 Australian junior Trek Metals will acquire 100 per cent of the Kroussau zinc-lead prospect in Gabon, Central Africa, from Battery Minerals for $US400,000 ($506,000) in cash, and $US2.5 million ($3.16 ...
New Century secures first buyers of Century zinc (0) February 7, 2018 New Century Resources has executed the first long-term offtake agreement for zinc concentrate produced at the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Gold mine production edges higher in 2017 (0) February 7, 2018 Global gold mine production finished 2017 fractionally higher than the previous year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
Proof Engineers collaborate with Curtin on new road monitor (0) February 7, 2018 Queensland-based design firm Proof Engineers has teamed up with Curtin University’s WA School of Mines on a new road monitoring device, the Road Condition Monitor (RCM).
Tawana Resources secures $5 million loan for Bald Hill (0) February 7, 2018 Tawana has announced a $5 million binding agreement with German lithium company Weier, a subsidiary of China’s Jiangte Special Electric Motor Co (JSMC).
Hastings Deering apprentice intake rises to four-year high (0) February 7, 2018 A record 48 new apprentices started work for Hastings Deering’s mining and construction divisions this week.
Mining recovery boosts CIMIC performance with new contracts (0) February 7, 2018 Global contractor CIMIC has used improving market conditions in mining and minerals processing to help increase its 2017 profits by 21 per cent.
Adani jobs promise for Carmichael comes under fire (0) February 7, 2018 Adani’s pledge to create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs through the development of the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has been questioned by Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
Ausdrill MD Sayers to retire after 30 years (0) February 6, 2018 Long-serving Ausdrill managing director Ron Sayers is to retire from the company in 2019.
Elliott Management renews calls for BHP restructure (0) February 6, 2018 Investor Elliott Management has again suggested that BHP should review its dual-listed structure and reorganise as a single company in Australia to add over $22 billion in value for shareholders.
Arrow Minerals raises $5.2m through JV agreement with Independence Group (0) February 6, 2018 Arrow Minerals has secured an agreement with nickel-gold producer Independence Group (IGO) to enter into a joint venture for the Plumridge nickel project in Western Australia.
Gold Road acquires Sumitomo stake in South Yamarna project (0) February 6, 2018 Gold Road Resources has confirmed an agreement to acquire Sumitomo Metal Mining’s 50 per cent interest in the South Yamarna project in Western Australia for $7 million.
Nominations for 2018 Prospect Awards are now open (0) February 5, 2018 The 2018 Prospect Awards could be the biggest event so far in its 15-year history.
Millennium appoints Ausenco for Nullagine feasibility study (0) February 5, 2018 Millennium Minerals has appointed engineering firm Ausenco to complete a feasibility study on an alternate processing option as part of its sulphide ore expansion study at the Nullagine gold project ...
Heron awards Woodlawn contract to Port Kembla (0) February 5, 2018 Base metals developer Heron Resources has awarded a port services contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales to Port Kembla Gateway (PKG).
Newfield Resources may acquire Stellar Diamonds (0) February 5, 2018 Western Australian explorer Newfield Resources, known for its gold projects in WA and diamond projects in Sierra Leone, has announced a takeover offer to acquire UK-based junior Stellar Diamonds.
Federal minister says no funding for Adani rail line (0) February 5, 2018 Liberal-National Coalition MP Karen Andrews has stated that the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will not be providing federal funding for Adani’s Galilee Basin rail line port link out of ...
Glencore awards contract extension to Airnorth (0) February 5, 2018 Airnorth has retained its contract to provide chartered air services to Glencore’s McArthur River mine (MRM) in the Northern Territory.
Hastings Technology Metals restructures $12m rights issue following positive response (0) February 2, 2018 Following positive reception to a $12 million capital raising venture announced on January 30, Hastings Technology Metals is to restructure its raising from a shareholder purchase plan to a non-renounceable ...
Newmont adds three years to Alliance contract (0) February 2, 2018 Gold miner Newmont Mining has extended its air charter contract with Alliance Aviation Services’ by a further three years.
Glencore to increase base metals production (0) February 2, 2018 Diversified miner Glencore looks set to increase its Australian base metals production this year after the local operations mostly recorded falls in output during 2017.
Lithium Australia to develop large-scale pilot plant by 2021 (0) February 2, 2018 Lithium Australia has committed to a large-scale pilot plant (LSPP) utilising its SiLeach technology, which underwent a preliminary feasibility study in July last year to positive results.
GAM plans to redevelop Greenbushes into world’s largest tantalum source (0) February 2, 2018 Global Advanced Metals (GAM) wants to launch direct tantalum mining at the Greenbushes operation in Western Australia in the next 12 months.
Lucapa sells more than 4000ct of diamonds (0) February 2, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company, with its project partners, has completed the first sale of alluvial diamonds in 2018 from the Lulo operation in Angola, offloading more than $US9 million worth of ...
Mineral Resources lines up Ausdrill for $180m lithium contract (0) February 1, 2018 Mining services company Ausdrill has received a letter of intent from miner Mineral Resources for a three-year contract at the Wodgina lithium operation in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
Stavely secures $8.3m capital raising for copper-gold exploration in Victoria (0) February 1, 2018 Stavely Minerals has announced successful capital raising of $8.3 million to fast-track its exploration projects in Victoria and Queensland.
Artemis locks in funding for Pilbara gold ventures (0) February 1, 2018 Junior explorer Artemis Resources has received commitments to raise $6.5 million in capital to fast track its planned mining and exploration activities in Western Australia.
Komatsu to ramp up automation deployment (0) February 1, 2018 Komatsu plans to accelerate the pace of mining automation through the ongoing development of its autonomous haulage system (AHS).
BDO predicts robots will replace over half of miners by 2020 (0) February 1, 2018 A report from global advisory organisation BDO Australia has predicted a number of future trends in the mining industry, including the prediction that 50 per cent of miners will be ...
Resolute Mining annual report: gross profits up, net profits down (0) February 1, 2018 Resolute Mining has released its annual report, detailing a fairly healthy 2017 financial year, with gold production nearly 10 per cent over annual guidance.