Caterpillar puts new XE range on show in Perth (0) November 4, 2019 Caterpillar has displayed its latest wheel loaders, articulated trucks and other equipment at the 2019 national Load and Haul event in Perth.
Syrah completes first production at battery plant (0) November 4, 2019 Syrah Resources has delivered first production of purified spherical graphite from its battery anode material (BAM) plant in Louisiana in the United States.
NRW emerges as leading bidder for BGC Contracting (0) November 4, 2019 NRW Holdings has confirmed it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the sale of BGC Contracting, subject to final documentation and conditions.
Rio Tinto doubles up with Swift, Empired contracts (0) November 4, 2019 Rio Tinto has contracted Swift Media as part of the miner’s strategy to provide entertainment systems at its workforce accommodation villages.
China dominates M&A deals as activity falls (0) November 4, 2019 The total merger and acquisition (M&A) deals for the metals and mining industry slipped by 6.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Macmahon settles Telfer dispute with Newcrest (0) November 4, 2019 Newcrest Mining has increased rates for Macmahon’s work at its Telfer gold project in Western Australia, putting an end to their contractual dispute.
Albemarle-MinRes suspend operations at Wodgina (0) November 4, 2019 Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have made their first major decision as joint venture partners of the Wodgina lithium operation, placing it on care and maintenance due to challenging market ...
Harsco to pilot Volvo autonomous hauler (0) November 4, 2019 Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) autonomous battery-electric hauler will be tested at a Harsco Corporation environmental division (HE) site ahead of public release.
Mining’s golden girls go on tour (0) November 4, 2019 Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual women in gold great diversity debate will travel to Melbourne and Sydney for the first time this month, in addition to its home city, Perth.
Iron ore’s dream run comes to an end (0) November 4, 2019 Deloitte has identified the rise and fall of iron ore, the impact of the United States-China trade disputes and gold’s record run as the three key trends affecting the commodity ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) November 4, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the BHP strategy for selecting suppliers in the mining marketplace.
Ausgold unearths seven-year mine potential at Katanning (0) November 1, 2019 Ausgold is backing potential to deliver a viable, standalone gold mining and processing operation at the Katanning gold project in Western Australia.
Fortescue boosts Pilbara jobs with ACE contract (0) November 1, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a $24 million contract to Australian Ceramics Engineering (ACE), as part of its commitment to supporting jobs in the Pilbara region.
IGO scraps downstream plant for BHP, Trafigura offtakes (0) November 1, 2019 Independent Group has identified value-maximising streams for its Nova operation in Western Australia, causing it to progress a feasibility study on its downstream nickel sulphate facility.
Hancock profits surge as Roy Hill nears production growth (0) November 1, 2019 Hancock Prospecting has delivered a 90 per cent increase in profits during the 2019 financial year, largely owing to its acquisitions and development efforts.
South32 keeps watch of technology risks (0) November 1, 2019 South32 chief technology officer Vanessa Torres has credited technology for enabling the company to develop natural resources.
Bis unveils grader for underground coal mines (0) November 1, 2019 Bis’ underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.
Rio Tinto lifts Pilbara shipment guidance for 2020 (0) November 1, 2019 Rio Tinto has increased its 2020 iron ore shipment guidance after a 10 per cent jump in its September quarter production totalling 87.3 million tonnes on the previous period.
South Australia erects centre for ‘leaner and cleaner’ mining (0) October 31, 2019 South Australia is welcoming a training ground for minerals industry experts, backed by $12.5 million in funding from BHP, OZ Minerals, Boart Longyear and other stakeholders.
Fortescue urges industry to focus on protecting data (0) October 31, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group head of cyber security Mark Wallace believes the mining industry is sitting on a gold mine of data, labelling it as “the strategic asset we need to ...
Australian resources key to combatting global poverty (0) October 31, 2019 Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan addressed the second day of the IMARC conference, saying a demanded action on climate change needed to be supported by Australia’s resources development.
Iluka mulls over BHP iron ore royalty demerger (0) October 31, 2019 Iluka Resources to see an increase in annual iron ore production within its Mining Area C royalty with BHP due to the development of the South Flank project in Western ...
Rio Tinto seals global equipment deal with FLSmidth (0) October 31, 2019 Rio Tinto has signed a five-year global equipment agreement with FLSmidth for the supply of fixed equipment, including minerals processing and materials handling technologies, spare parts, consumables, and maintenance, consultancy ...
BHP targets roots of global sustainability challenges (0) October 30, 2019 BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining’s task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.
Metso gives Outotec combination green light (0) October 30, 2019 Metso’s proposed tie-up with Outotec Oyj has been approved at an extraordinary general meeting held by the company in Helsinki.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Mader returns successful $50m IPO (0) October 2, 2019 Mader Group has completed its first day of trading on the ASX, after having completed a $50 million initial public offer.
Approaching the underground safely from the surface (0) October 2, 2019 Strata consolidation is a crucial aspect to the safety of any underground mining operation, as it provides stability around mine openings.
Perenti hails impact of Barminco acquisition (0) October 2, 2019 Barminco has delivered a bag of goods, along with changes, to parent company Perenti Global, with group managing director Mark Norwell describing the acquisition as fundamentally changing the business.
University of Newcastle leads a ‘new dawn’ for mining (0) October 2, 2019 An Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence based at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales has been established to work towards achieving zero-emission mining with more sustainable ...
Technology Metals strikes deal with leading Chinese vanadium producer (0) October 2, 2019 Technology Metals Australia has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Fengyuan Vanadium Technology Development to establish an offtake agreement for vanadium production.
Queensland misses out on $10bn uranium opportunity: QRC (0) October 1, 2019 Queensland has missed out on a multi-billion dollar addition to its resources and energy industry due to bans on uranium mining, according to the Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian ...
BMA extends Downer contract at Goonyella (0) October 1, 2019 Downer EDI has been awarded a two-year contract to provide mining and other related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland.
Australian Mines to re-negotiate Sconi offtake with SK Innovation (0) October 1, 2019 Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.
Arafura begins Nolans mine life extension plans (0) October 1, 2019 Arafura Resources has commenced drilling and metallurgical programs aimed at increasing the mine life of the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.
Epiroc unveils latest Pit Viper drilling rig (0) October 1, 2019 Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.
Bounty shareholders reject Amaroo proposal in landslide (0) October 1, 2019 The proposed recapitalisation plan offered by Amaroo Blackdown Investments to Bounty Mining was rejected in a shareholder vote in yesterday’s (September 30) general meeting.
Caterpillar meets changing needs with underground truck (0) October 1, 2019 Caterpillar has released the AD45 mining truck for underground hard rock mining, which is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards.
Bounty funding saga comes to a head at general meeting (0) September 30, 2019 Drama arose when Bounty Mining began negotiating a recapitalisation and new funding package with Amaroo Blackdown Investments. In response to this proposal, QCoal Group delivered other refinancing proposals to Bounty.
Caterpillar has displayed its latest wheel loaders, articulated trucks and other equipment at the 2019 national Load and Haul event in Perth.
Syrah Resources has delivered first production of purified spherical graphite from its battery anode material (BAM) plant in Louisiana in the United States.
NRW Holdings has confirmed it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the sale of BGC Contracting, subject to final documentation and conditions.
Rio Tinto has contracted Swift Media as part of the miner’s strategy to provide entertainment systems at its workforce accommodation villages.
The total merger and acquisition (M&A) deals for the metals and mining industry slipped by 6.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Newcrest Mining has increased rates for Macmahon’s work at its Telfer gold project in Western Australia, putting an end to their contractual dispute.
Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have made their first major decision as joint venture partners of the Wodgina lithium operation, placing it on care and maintenance due to challenging market ...
Independence Group (IGO) plans to strengthen its nickel portfolio after making an off-market takeover bid for Panoramic Resources.
Pentium Hydro has won a general works contract at the Roy Hill iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) autonomous battery-electric hauler will be tested at a Harsco Corporation environmental division (HE) site ahead of public release.
Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual women in gold great diversity debate will travel to Melbourne and Sydney for the first time this month, in addition to its home city, Perth.
Deloitte has identified the rise and fall of iron ore, the impact of the United States-China trade disputes and gold’s record run as the three key trends affecting the commodity ...
Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the BHP strategy for selecting suppliers in the mining marketplace.
Ausgold is backing potential to deliver a viable, standalone gold mining and processing operation at the Katanning gold project in Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a $24 million contract to Australian Ceramics Engineering (ACE), as part of its commitment to supporting jobs in the Pilbara region.
Independent Group has identified value-maximising streams for its Nova operation in Western Australia, causing it to progress a feasibility study on its downstream nickel sulphate facility.
Hancock Prospecting has delivered a 90 per cent increase in profits during the 2019 financial year, largely owing to its acquisitions and development efforts.
Peabody Energy is slashing labour and activity at Queensland’s North Goonyella mine as it continues to re-ventilate zone B.
South32 chief technology officer Vanessa Torres has credited technology for enabling the company to develop natural resources.
Bis’ underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.
People, technology and culture are the three keys at the centre of Anglo American’s drive to build a more sustainable industry.
South Australia is welcoming a training ground for minerals industry experts, backed by $12.5 million in funding from BHP, OZ Minerals, Boart Longyear and other stakeholders.
Fortescue Metals Group head of cyber security Mark Wallace believes the mining industry is sitting on a gold mine of data, labelling it as “the strategic asset we need to ...
Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan addressed the second day of the IMARC conference, saying a demanded action on climate change needed to be supported by Australia’s resources development.
Tyranna Resources has attained two highly prospective nickel projects, Dragon and Knight, in Western Australia’s eastern Wheatbelt region.
Iluka Resources to see an increase in annual iron ore production within its Mining Area C royalty with BHP due to the development of the South Flank project in Western ...
Rio Tinto has signed a five-year global equipment agreement with FLSmidth for the supply of fixed equipment, including minerals processing and materials handling technologies, spare parts, consumables, and maintenance, consultancy ...
BHP is continuing to change and improve the way it works with the mining supply chain. But there is a catch.
A group of top mining industry investors said quality over quantity is the key to raising capital in today’s tight market.
BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining’s task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.
Metso’s proposed tie-up with Outotec Oyj has been approved at an extraordinary general meeting held by the company in Helsinki.
Queensland resource explorer TerraCom has reached a binding agreement to purchase a substantial shareholding in Universal Coal.
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 Metals Group is attributing its record-breaking financial year to the diversity of the company’s leadership.
Safety and sustainability drive operational outcomes, according to Newcrest Mining chief development officer Michael Nossal.
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 has completed its second major gold pour from the Comet Vale project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
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 has adopted a moderation strategy at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia in the midst of market challenges.
Kalium Lakes has chosen a Wirtgen W220 milling machine for harvesting at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
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 ...
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Yancoal Australia has struck a supply agreement with Glencore Australia Oil to purchase diesel fuel from next month.
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 Mining is back on track at the Cook Colliery in Queensland following a roof fall that interrupted operations two weeks ago.
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 has approved to move the second expansion project at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory into the execution phase.
Rio Tinto Exploration has entered into a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with gold and base metals explorer Carawine Resources.
Samarco joint venture partners BHP and Vale have received a licence to continue iron ore operations in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.
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.
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Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein is backing mining’s value, saying the sector has brought Australia to its past economic prosperity.
New Century Resources’ upgraded scavenger circuit upgrade has been delivered to the Century zinc operation in Queensland.
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.
Silver Lake Resources heard the bell ring when its board approved the company’s development of the Santa underground gold project in Western Australia.
The energy and resources sector accounted for 30 per cent of public merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the 2019 financial year.
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 has unveiled its underground metals solution optimiser edition for mine planning users on schedule – its delivery was planned before the year’s end.
Heron Resources has completed its first export shipments from its Woodlawn zinc-copper mine in New South Wales.
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.
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 Mining is confident in hitting its production guidance for the 2020 financial year, despite a drop in its September quarterly output.
Climate-related risks and opportunities could impact the future prospects of the gold industry, according to the World Gold Council’s latest analysis.
Epiroc has launched its new generation SmartROC D65 Down Under surface drill, which is automated, future-proof and loaded with smart features.
Liebherr has released a replica model of the 800-tonne Liebherr R 9800 excavator, the biggest LEGO Technic set ever.
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.
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 Mining has experienced an interruption to its operation when a roof fell at its Cook Colliery in Queensland last week.
Millennium Minerals has secured additional funding to underpin the next leg of the Nullagine gold mine’s transformation in Western Australia.
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 Mineral Holdings has enjoyed a record-breaking quarter with gold production and costs running ahead of guidance.
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 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 has surfaced as one of the Australian-listed companies that is showing interest in acquiring up-for-sale BGC Contracting.
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 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 Resources has reaffirmed its 2019 guidance range after early production at the Gruyere joint venture project in Western Australia slightly exceeded expectations.
Broken Hill energy solutions company Cobalt Blue has entered into a test work cooperation agreement with OZ Minerals.
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 Resources has completed a $40 million share placement to fund development of the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Horizon Minerals has launched a counter proposal to purchase the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia from Focus Minerals.
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.
The Volvo Group plans to accelerate the development and commercialisation of autonomous transport solutions, with the mining industry a key target.
Hastings Technology Metals has awarded the engineering, procurement and contract management (EPCM) contract to DRA Pacific, for the Yangibana rare earths processing plant.
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Flinders Ports Holdings has today announced the launch of a new subsidiary, Flinders Warehousing and Distribution (FWD).
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 has revised its 2020 financial year guidance due to changing production expectations at its Gwalia mine in Western Australia.
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 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 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) and Whitehaven Coal have maintained a longstanding successful partnership in the Gunnedah region for several years.
European surface and overland conveyor manufacturer Roxon has launched its entire range of materials handling and conveyor solutions in Australia.
Fenner Dunlop has begun a new era of manufacturing, opening its new Brisbane branch.
BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has declared the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia 50 per cent complete.
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 has brought new standards of productivity and safety to underground mining through its Scooptram Automation Total.
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 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).
OZ Minerals remains on track to achieve its full-year production guidance at the Prominent Hill mine, while commissioning of the Carrapateena project continues.
The Australian nickel industry is being encouraged to see the opportunity for growth in the face of market challenges the metal faces.
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 Mitsui Coal has taken the title of completing the world’s largest wireless blast at the Poitrel coal mine using Orica WebGen technology.
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.
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved Bloomfield Collieries’ proposed expansion of Rix’s Creek south mine in the Hunter Valley.
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 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.
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 has combined artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence (HI) to create its next generation planning and scheduling module, InEight Basis.
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.
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.
The Western Australian Government is set to introduce a royalty arrangement for lithium producers to encourage downstream processing and manufacturing in the state.
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Core Lithium has struck conditional agreements with Todd River Resources for two new projects in the Northern Territory.
Elixir Energy Limited will commence its 2019 drilling campaign at the gigantic 30,000 square kilometres Nomgon IX coalbed methane production sharing contract.
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 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 has signed a memorandum of understanding with American graphite processing specialist Urbix.
Graphite producer Magnis Energy Technologies non-executive director Michael Stanley Whittingham has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
AVZ Minerals managing director Nigel Ferguson has met with the Tanzanian Government to advance transportation discussions for the Manono lithium and tin project.
Westgold Resources has faced further delay to recommencing its ore processing at its Meekatharra gold operations in Western Australia.
The winners of the 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced at Moda Events in Brisbane.
MICORMINE is set to move into its next growth phase with the appointment of chief executive officer Andrew Birch.
InEight explores why every project plan needs a boost from artificial intelligence (AI).
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.
Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields have achieved commercial production at the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia.
RPMGlobal and MineWare’s monitoring development collaboration has been shortlisted for Australian Mining’s 2019 Prospect Awards, in the Innovative Mining Solution category.
Great Southern Mining has partnered with Evolution Mining to start hyperspectral surveys across the Edinburgh Park and Johnnycake projects in Queensland.
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 has released its updated approvals, agreements and consents for the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Bounty Mining has signed a $90 million refinancing facility agreement with QCoal Bounty Holdings.
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.
Rio Tinto has awarded mining and utilities services company CAPE a contract for the Robe Valley sustaining project in Western Australia.
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 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.
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 is helping its customers monitor their environmental impact with the launch of the Maple program.
Resolute Mining has had a golden September quarter, pouring a total of 103,201 ounces of gold.
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 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 Resources has obtained the rights to a new nickel sulphide exploration terrain within the Nanutarra nickel project in Western Australia.
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 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.
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.
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Heron Resources has secured $91 million in funding which it will use to progress the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
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 has started at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia.
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 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 investors have flocked to gold as a safe haven commodity amid rising fears of a global recession.
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 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 ...
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 ...
Brisbane-based specialist project management consulting and advisory firm Siecap has appointed leading mining executive Caoilin Chestnutt as an advisory board member.
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Cardinal Resources has raised $17.6 million in cash proceeds for its Namdini project in Ghana, West Africa.
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.
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has abandoned the McIntosh graphite joint venture with Hexagon Resources.
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.
Metso has maintained its acquisition streak with the latest takeover of McCloskey International, a Canadian mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer.
Three of the four exploration metrics measured by S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Pipeline Activity Index (PAI) decreased between July and August.
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.
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 Australia Resources has proposed to make its Boggabri Coal employees the highest paid open-cut mine workers in in New South Wales’ Gunnedah Basin.
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.
Joint venture (JV) partners Independence Group and Buxton Resources have extended exploration efforts in Western Australia.
Mader Group has completed its first day of trading on the ASX, after having completed a $50 million initial public offer.
Strata consolidation is a crucial aspect to the safety of any underground mining operation, as it provides stability around mine openings.
Barminco has delivered a bag of goods, along with changes, to parent company Perenti Global, with group managing director Mark Norwell describing the acquisition as fundamentally changing the business.
Customers of Phoenix Contact can now extend the warranty of their power supplies products to five years, when they install a surge protection device with the products.
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence based at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales has been established to work towards achieving zero-emission mining with more sustainable ...
Technology Metals Australia has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Fengyuan Vanadium Technology Development to establish an offtake agreement for vanadium production.
BHP’s Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence team and Klaveness Digital have partnered to develop CargoValue, a shipping and logistics platform.
Legalisation of marijuana in North America has had a surprise but welcome effect on the other side of the world.
Queensland has missed out on a multi-billion dollar addition to its resources and energy industry due to bans on uranium mining, according to the Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian ...
Downer EDI has been awarded a two-year contract to provide mining and other related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland.
Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.
Arafura Resources has commenced drilling and metallurgical programs aimed at increasing the mine life of the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.
Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.
The proposed recapitalisation plan offered by Amaroo Blackdown Investments to Bounty Mining was rejected in a shareholder vote in yesterday’s (September 30) general meeting.
Caterpillar has released the AD45 mining truck for underground hard rock mining, which is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards.
Bis has become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla, South Australia, effective today.
Drama arose when Bounty Mining began negotiating a recapitalisation and new funding package with Amaroo Blackdown Investments. In response to this proposal, QCoal Group delivered other refinancing proposals to Bounty.