Australia secures domestic supply of critical minerals (0) March 16, 2022 The Federal Government has dedicated $243 million across Australia’s critical minerals industry to reduce the country’s reliance on Chinese resources.
Commonwealth pledges $128.5m to streamline environmental approvals (0) March 16, 2022 Australia’s mining industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent plan to protect the environment while supporting economic recovery and creating jobs in regional communities.
Scholar to research integrating EVs into mining (0) March 16, 2022 Professor Iqbal Husain secures a scholarship to undertake research at Curtin University on the integration of electric vehicles into mining.
Coates welcomes newest project manager (0) March 15, 2022 Coates Engineering Solutions (ES) has conducted a Q&A with new Transformation project manager Maykon Capelasso to provide a glimpse into the evolving world of equipment engineering and manufacturing.
Swift Networks commences key mining projects (0) March 15, 2022 Swift has commenced delivery of seven new projects across Australia’s mining industry including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Strandline, Oz Minerals and South32.
South32 expands K2Fly for dams and tailings (0) March 15, 2022 South32 has expanded its use of K2Fly software to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance across its Australian and South American operations.
Dartbrook coal mine finally wins five-year extension (0) March 15, 2022 Australian Pacific Coal has been granted a five-year extension for mining operations at Dartbrook coal mine following years of legal battles.
Feds fund Port Kembla Steelworks expansion (0) March 15, 2022 The Federal Government has given BlueScope Steel $55.4 million for a new facility at its Port Kembla operations in New South Wales, supporting coal and iron ore production in turn.
Meteorite discovery highlights space mining potential (0) March 15, 2022 Drone technology has allowed researchers from Curtin University to study the potential of mining asteroids as a source of rare elements, following the successful discovery of a meteorite in Western ...
WA nickel exploration in the CSIRO spotlight (0) March 15, 2022 Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have received funding to study indicator minerals in Western Australia and identify high-grade nickel bodies more efficiently.
OZ Minerals develops new mining provinces (0) March 14, 2022 OZ Minerals has identified expansions at its Prominent Hill and Carrapateena operations as potential multi-generational mining provinces.
India deal to boost critical mineral investment (0) March 14, 2022 The Australian Government has allocated $5.8 million to the three-year Australia-India Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
Iron ore miners weather the cyclical storm (0) March 14, 2022 A volatile iron ore price caused a few headaches for burgeoning producers in late 2021, but a first quarter recovery has allowed some to return bigger and better in 2022.
Mallina lithium gets DMIRS approval (0) March 14, 2022 Morella Corporation has received DMIRS approval for the Mallina lithium project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
QLD resources community repaid in full (0) March 11, 2022 The Queensland Government has added $53 million to the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF) to improve infrastructure and community wellbeing.
How high can it go? Coal forecasts exceed $500/t (0) March 11, 2022 An independent energy research company expects coal prices to rise above $US500 per tonne in 2022, as the world cuts off Russian resources.
Thiess gets win at Mount Holland lithium (0) March 11, 2022 Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract by Covalent Lithium to deliver mining services at the Mount Holland lithium mine in WA.
Victorian minerals sector sets the standard (0) March 11, 2022 The Victorian minerals industry has increased mineral exploration expenditure by 35 per cent, as its average quarterly growth rate continues to double the national average.
Diversification key to WA economy: CCIWA (0) March 11, 2022 The global acceleration toward decarbonisation will be a significant boost to Western Australia’s critical and battery minerals sectors. according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA’s (CCIWA) Outlook report.
Pilbara Ports continues increased exports (0) March 10, 2022 The Pilbara Ports Authority has seen increased throughput in both Dampier and Port Hedland in February 2022, combining for 52.4 million tonnes.
Uranium soars following Ukrainian war (0) March 10, 2022 The price of uranium has reached 10-year highs above $US53 per pound as supply concerns grow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Major miners committed to emissions accountability (0) March 10, 2022 Major miners Fortescue Metals Group, Aurizon and South32 have signed up to the new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report pilot.
BHP intake comes as coal prices surge (0) March 10, 2022 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has welcomed 51 new apprentices to its operations in the Bowen Basin including Queensland locals.
WA attracts investment following pandemic growth (0) March 10, 2022 The $100 million Investment Attraction Fund (IAF) has been initiated by the Western Australian Government to increase local jobs and demand across a range of sectors including mining.
Bill to help resources sector achieve net zero (0) March 10, 2022 The Western Australian Government will draft a new Bill which aims to provide the state’s mining and natural gas industries with decarbonisation opportunities.
Coal exports more than double (0) March 9, 2022 The ABS latest International Trade in Goods and Services data shows total coal exports increased 159 per cent on the same period last year.
Zenith, 5B break barriers for mine site solar (0) March 9, 2022 Zenith Energy and 5B have signed an ecosystem framework agreement for the deployment of renewable energy assets in Australia, giving mine sites greater access to clean energy.
Floods suspend gold mine as recovery continues (0) March 9, 2022 Catastrophic floods on Australia’s east coast have suspended operations at Aurelia Metals’ Dargues gold mine, 80km east of Canberra, while several major miners donate to recovery efforts.
Komatsu cuts red ribbon on massive facility (0) March 9, 2022 Komatsu has opened an innovation hub and distribution centre in Wacol, Queensland, showcasing the latest technology during its construction and upon completion in an interactive exhibition.
AI to automate MACA mining trucks (0) March 9, 2022 MACA and Position Partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SafeAI to automate a mixed fleet of 100 mining trucks.
Toolkit to assist exploration negotiations (0) March 9, 2022 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has launched a comprehensive toolkit to support Victorian mineral explorers and land owner/occupiers to negotiate access for exploration.
Iron ore, nickel prices compete for best-in-show (0) March 8, 2022 The iron ore price has reached six-month highs at $US156 ($212) per tonne (t) after it gained 8 per cent in five consecutive days of growth, mainly due to Russia’s ...
MO carbon filter keeps copper streams clean (0) March 8, 2022 Metso Outotec has launched an activated carbon (AC) filter for more efficient recovery and recycling of battery chemicals, as part of its Planet Positive range.
OZ Minerals crowd challenge announces finalists (0) March 8, 2022 Five teams have been selected to test ideas for the Electric Mine Simulation crowd challenge where they will be supported to develop ideas.
Territory grants a major boost for exploration (0) March 8, 2022 The Northern Territory Government has opened a record $3 million round of grants for the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program, addressing knowledge gaps and increasing exploration.
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Australian gold ends record streak in 2021 (0) March 7, 2022 Australia has produced its lowest annual gold volume since 2017, totalling 315 tonnes in 2021 after the first half saw the country momentarily overtake China.
Vic boosts exploration with latest land release (0) March 7, 2022 Victoria’s exploration sector is expected to grow in the coming years, as 11,000 square kilometres of land is released to the public in the state’s west.
Soil shows true mine rehabilitation takes decades (0) March 7, 2022 Researchers from Flinders University have studied soil bacteria from South32, Iluka and Alcoa to understand mine rehabilitation timeframes.
WA borders open to relieve skills shortage (0) March 7, 2022 The Western Australian mining industry has welcomed the opening of the state’s borders as an opportunity to relieve skill shortages in the sector, according to WA Chamber of Minerals and ...
Bowen widens horizons with Broadmeadow East (0) March 7, 2022 Bowen Coking Coal has received final approvals to begin mining at its 33 million tonne Broadmeadow East coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
How the Russian conflict could affect Gladstone (0) March 4, 2022 Australian aluminium production could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict if major aluminium company UC Rusal joins the growing list of Russian entities to be sanctioned.
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Roy Hill gets Swift entertainment (0) March 4, 2022 Roy Hill has entered into a $3.5 million three-year agreement with Swift to deploy Swift Access to Roy Hill’s mine permanent village.
Golding to surpass $1bn at Baralaba North (0) March 4, 2022 NRW Holdings subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a letter of intent to perform mining services for Wonbindi Coal at the Baralaba North mine in Queensland.
New Acland delays costing Queensland: QRC (0) March 4, 2022 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the State Government to finalise approvals for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 project, as coal prices surge on the back of ...
Coal price responds to Russia in a big way (0) March 3, 2022 The Newcastle coal futures broke through the $US400 per tonne barrier in response to Russian sanctions this week, more than doubling since the start of 2022.
Cobalt project in Broken Hill gets major win (0) March 3, 2022 Cobalt Blue Holdings’ $560 million Broken Hill Cobalt project has been granted Major Project Status by the Federal Government.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) March 3, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Perenti and more.
Industries combine for Indigenous working group (0) March 3, 2022 The Indigenous Reference Group has formed to advance the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation, with a number of mining representatives in attendance.
Sandvik introduces new Toro loader (0) March 3, 2022 Sandvik has added a new loader to its Toro family, the Toro LH307, featuring a multitude of design updates and new options.
Core Lithium secures Tesla supply deal (0) March 3, 2022 Core Lithium and Tesla have executed a legally binding term sheet for the supply of lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Auto-mate acts to nurture future mining skills (0) March 3, 2022 Auto-mate has continued its direct involvement in Austmine’s METS Career Pathway Program with the appointment of engineering graduate Vinuri Hewamalaweera.
Innovation roadshow to light up Newcastle in 2022 (0) March 2, 2022 Austmine’s Newcastle Mining Innovation Roadshow provides an opportunity for the mining and METS community to build relationships and share ideas about the future of the industry.
Hastings, FLSmidth spring into action at Yangibana (0) March 2, 2022 Hastings Technology Metals has re-activated a contract with FLSmidth for the design and construction of an acid-bake kiln at the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Hexagon levels up collision avoidance system (0) March 2, 2022 Hexagon Mining has introduced a significantly improved version of its collision avoidance system, consolidating technology into two hardware components.
The dotted line: February’s biggest contracts (0) March 2, 2022 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Pembroke Resources, SIMEC, Monadelphous and more.
Sandvik gets Glencore running day and night (0) March 2, 2022 Glencore has taken advantage of Sandvik’s AutoMine automation technology at the George Fisher zinc-lead-silver mine in Queensland, increasing productivity and cutting loading times.
Offshore off limits for NSW mining (0) March 2, 2022 The New South Wales Government remains committed to a balanced approach to the state’s mineral resources despite ruling out commercial applications for offshore exploration and mining.
Europcar WA in, Thrifty WA out after 24+ years (0) March 2, 2022 AUS Fleet Solutions, the company formally known as Thrifty WA, has dropped its more than 24-year association with the name in favour for greener pastures as Europcar WA.
acQuire EnviroSys software gets a revamp (0) March 1, 2022 acQuire has revealed a new look for its environmental data management solution, EnviroSys that represents a renewed focus on simplicity.
Emesent goes from good to great with Hovermap ST (0) March 1, 2022 Emesent has launched Hovermap ST for autonomous LiDAR (light detection and ranging) mapping, using a new technology to build on a solid reputation of mining data capture.
Nokia trials next-gen 5G with Sandvik mining equipment (0) March 1, 2022 Nokia and Telia are running a live trial with Sandvik, to demonstrate how 5G Edge Slicing functions can operate with different mining equipment.
Atlas Iron gets first ore at Miralga Creek (0) March 1, 2022 Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has announced its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia has achieved first ore earlier than expected.
Hexagon continues growth in auto-drill tech (0) March 1, 2022 Hexagon Mining has partnered with Phoenix Drill Control to improve its capability in autonomous drill technology, combining their platforms to streamline operations.
Record exploration defies dull December (0) March 1, 2022 Australian greenfield mineral exploration set a record of $1.207 billion in 2021, topping the previous high of $1.127 billion from 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Laverton Training Centre gets funding boost (0) March 1, 2022 Australian Potash has received a $250,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to establish the Laverton Training Centre (LTC) to provide vocational training programs and employment pathways for local Aboriginal ...
DDH1, Boart Longyear benefit from exploration boom (0) February 28, 2022 Drilling companies have reaped the rewards of a growing exploration sector, with records in revenue and orders flowing from the likes of DDH1, Boart Longyear and Epiroc.
Data to inform land management decisions (0) February 28, 2022 The US Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science Centre has released data from the newest Landsat satellite.
MCA to strengthen critical minerals exploration (0) February 28, 2022 The MCA and KOMIR have signed an MoU that will strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals in Australia.
Calidus commissioning Australia’s next big thing (0) February 28, 2022 Calidus Resources has begun commissioning its Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia, with first gold pour approaching in the coming three months.
New Century back to health after wild weather (0) February 28, 2022 New Century Resources has repaired its ball mill motor at the Century zinc mine in Queensland after severe weather put it out of action in January.
Australian Vanadium docks in Geraldton (0) February 25, 2022 Australian Vanadium signs a joint co-operation agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the use of facilities at the Port of Geraldton.
Massive funding paves the Outback Way (0) February 25, 2022 The Federal Government has committed $678m to seal the remaining 1000km of Australia’s Outback Way between Laverton, Western Australia and Winton, Queensland, connecting two major mining hubs.
Newmont partners with AusIMM (0) February 25, 2022 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has launched a two-year partnership with Newmont Corporation.
Glencore one step closer to Glendell extension (0) February 25, 2022 Glencore has received DPIE recommendation for its Glendell Continued Operations project in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW to be approved.
Iluka refinery to lead the Western world (0) February 25, 2022 Iluka Resources has made promising progress towards developing a rare earths refinery in Eneabba, Western Australia, with a government-backed feasibility study expected to be finalised in March.
Cobham extends FIFO contract with cobalt producer (0) February 25, 2022 Cobham Regional Services has been awarded a seven-year contract with Glencore subsidiary Minara Resources to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services to its Murrin Murrin site in the eastern Goldfields region ...
Increasing hydraulic uptime for the mining industry (0) February 24, 2022 BOA Hydraulics has evolved into one of the fastest-growing hydraulic companies, providing a turn-key hydraulic hose repair and maintenance solution.
Martin Engineering safety standards recognised for “zero deficiencies” (0) February 24, 2022 Martin Engineering has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in modern industrial safety with a RAVS Plus award from ISNetworld (ISN) – one of the world’s largest safety compliance groups.
Mastermyne takes control at Cook Colliery (0) February 24, 2022 Mastermyne will earn $280 million over four years as the mining operator at Constellation Mining’s Cook Colliery coal mine in Queensland.
Dolphin mine to focus on environment (0) February 24, 2022 Following its recent regulatory approvals, Group 6 Metals will redevelop the Dolphin Tungsten mine in a way that preserves the environment.
PYBAR broadens horizons with Maxwell coal contract (0) February 24, 2022 PYBAR Mining Services has been named the preferred contractor for access drift development at the Maxwell underground coal project in New South Wales.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 24, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Pilbara Minerals, Anglo American, Energy Resources of Australia and more.
Chinese demand to lift aluminium price: Fitch (0) February 24, 2022 Aluminium prices are predicted to maintain their momentum with an average of US$3000 per tonne in 2022, according to Fitch Solutions.
Curtin bestows honour upon resources legends (0) February 23, 2022 Curtin University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to two stalwarts of the Australian mining industry, Charlie Bass and Neil Warburton.
Industry, federal funding backs Indigenous leaders (0) February 23, 2022 The Federal Government has pumped $21.9 million into the next generation of Indigenous business leaders which has been well received by the mining industry.
Collecting metals without mining (0) February 23, 2022 EnviroGold Global has signed a binding definitive agreement to reprocess tailings at the Hellyer Gold Mine in Tasmania as part of a push towards metals without mining.
Despite COVID: The growing contractor catchcry (0) February 23, 2022 Australia’s major mining contractors have achieved varying degrees of growth of late, while COVID-19 looms over the industry.
NSW coal defies odds in challenging year (0) February 23, 2022 With robust international demand in 2021, the New South Wales coal sector weathered the COVID pandemic and market changes and emerged with positive export volumes and jobs.
WA prepares for worker shortage with online register (0) February 22, 2022 The Western Australian Government has launched an online registration system to allow critical workers who are asymptomatic close contacts of a COVID-19 case to temporarily attend work during their isolation ...
Iron ore outlook looking stronger by the day: Fitch (0) February 22, 2022 The iron ore price is forecast to remain above $US100 per tonne in the mid-term, as Chinese demand increases and supply remains stable.
Anglo American gets green light for Grosvenor restart (0) February 22, 2022 Anglo American has been cleared to restart its Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland after months of work to remedy a methane ignition from May 2020.
Rio Tinto, UWA pair up to boost geology research (0) February 22, 2022 Rio Tinto Iron Ore and the University of Western Australia have partnered to develop innovative data science solutions for automated geology and improve mining practices.
Aggreko takes the stress, emissions out of mine power (0) February 22, 2022 Aggreko has revolutionised mine power generation with its 1300kW ultra-low emissions package, able to remove 99 per cent of controlled emissions.
John Holland puts Gudai-Darri on track (0) February 22, 2022 Leading infrastructure and rail company John Holland has delivered 181km of rail line at Rio Tinto’s new Gudai-Darri production hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto ramps up Tassie renewables (0) February 21, 2022 Rio Tinto has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to investigate the development of new industries and boost the resources sector’s contribution to the state’s economy.
Push for affordable housing in mining communities (0) February 21, 2022 The Australian Mining Cities Alliance is campaigning for state and federal governments to address critical housing affordability barriers in mining cities and towns across Australia as part of the next ...
Swift signs seven to begin 2022 (0) February 21, 2022 Swift has revealed seven projects in mining and resources with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, OZ Minerals, South32 and Strandline Resources.
Emesent ready to execute global expansion plans (0) February 21, 2022 The Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics start-up is ready to implement global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed $32 million Series A round.
Micromine Nexus forms another piece of the puzzle (0) February 21, 2022 Micromine has further expanded its suite of digital mining products with Micromine Nexus, for data and task management to streamline exploration and mining teams.
Skills shortage despite employment increase: MCA (0) February 18, 2022 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest labour force data, revealing employment has increased by about 13,000 people.
DEAP expansion to streamline environmental approvals (0) February 18, 2022 The Federal Government’s expansion of the Digital Environmental Assessment Program will bring forward projects for the Western Australian mining sector, according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA.
La Niña to bring more heavy rain to mining areas (0) February 18, 2022 The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the La Niña weather pattern will continue causing disruptions to the mining sector.
Newcrest plays down Havieron ground delays (0) February 18, 2022 Newcrest Mining has suffered delays in the exploration and development of the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, but the extent remains unclear.
BCI marks construction milestone at Mardie (0) February 18, 2022 BCI Minerals has begun main construction at its Mardie salt and potash project in Western Australia beginning a two-year journey to first salt sales.
Sandvik closing in on another world-first (0) February 18, 2022 Sandvik has almost completed testing the largest battery-electric underground mining truck for use at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia.
Whitehaven rides record coal price through rough patch (0) February 17, 2022 Whitehaven Coal has made the best of a bad situation, achieving record first-half earnings despite lower production following the scheduled Narrabri mine longwall move.
Sandvik brings AutoMine to surface (0) February 17, 2022 Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling solution will be implemented in collaboration with existing Sandvik Leopard DI650i drill rigs on site.
SRG locks in $60m mining services (0) February 17, 2022 SRG Global has secured mining services contracts with gold miners in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
Veris pipeline passes $190m with Iron Bridge deal (0) February 17, 2022 Veris has become part of developments at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, signing a contract for pipeline infrastructure.
WA Govt investigates Gascoyne port infrastructure (0) February 17, 2022 The Western Australian Government will investigate the feasibility of a barge loading facility in Carnarvon, as it seeks to meet mining industry demand for port infrastructure in the Gascoyne region.
Critical minerals jobs creeping up on coal (0) February 16, 2022 The Queensland Government’s Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) has handed 13 companies the opportunity to develop the state’s “next wave of resources jobs” in new economy minerals.
Code of practice set to protect WA resource workers (0) February 16, 2022 ECU has helped shape a new initiative making WA the first in Australia to have a code of practice protecting the mental wellbeing of workers.
Iron ore falls hard on Chinese regulation (0) February 16, 2022 The iron ore price has dived $US10.5 per tonne (/t), as China’s trade regulators moved to cool the recent rally to five-month highs above $150 ($AUD209).
BHP, OZ Minerals to support SA water project (0) February 16, 2022 The Federal and South Australian governments have committed $15 million for a business case to take the Northern Water Supply project forward and further secure the state’s water future.
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Liontown agreement with Tesla sets up Kathleen Valley (0) February 16, 2022 Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Project is on its way to commencing commercial production with its newest agreement with Tesla.
Coronado becomes more ‘self-sufficient’ at Curragh (0) February 16, 2022 Coronado Global Resources will take over the management and operation of four mining fleets from Thiess at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
Mining the best in international belt technology (0) February 16, 2022 Gates range of high-performance belts for the mining sector leads the way in terms of innovative products for varying and complex mining applications.
Industry associations seek Govt support (0) February 15, 2022 SACOME and the Minerals Council of Australia are calling for government support to improve mining productivity.
Gold spikes as Russia closes in (0) February 15, 2022 The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal optimising mining organisations (0) February 15, 2022 RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor nickel en route to Kambalda concentrator (0) February 15, 2022 Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Pentium prioritises BHP with dual rotary rig (0) February 15, 2022 Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto enters the space race (0) February 15, 2022 Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Narrabri mine extension nears (0) February 14, 2022 Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ cements its place in SA (0) February 14, 2022 OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
Silver strong: Record demand forecast in 2022 (0) February 14, 2022 The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto co-designs milestone plan with Yinhawangka people (0) February 14, 2022 Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
Monadelphous’ $400m contracts cover all bases (0) February 14, 2022 Monadelphous has revealed a basket of new contracts in the resources and energy sectors worth about $400 million, including with South32, Newcrest and Codelco.
Traditional Owners deserve more agency, Committee suggests (0) February 11, 2022 The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia has discussed how best to integrate Australia’s Traditional Owners into land management practices, as they seek to leverage their native claim to land.
Pilbara deal boosts NRW contracts (0) February 11, 2022 NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
Queensland shows love for local manufacturing (0) February 11, 2022 Queensland’s resources sector has benefitted from a flurry of funding and local manufacturing developments, setting up both Rockhampton and Gladstone for the future.
MacKellar takes Western Plant Hire under its wing (0) February 11, 2022 MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
IMARC returns with new dates (0) February 11, 2022 Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Coal grants boost Sustainable Mineral Institute research (0) February 11, 2022 The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
Premium tool cabinets: The perfect workshop addition (0) February 11, 2022 CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
ARDVARC autonomous technology allows for superior drill control (0) February 11, 2022 FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Fortescue plans unrivalled renewables hub (0) February 10, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Aquila commissioning complete: Anglo American (0) February 10, 2022 Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG and Nokia create private network for mines (0) February 10, 2022 TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SIMEC blasts SRG Global with $150m deal (0) February 10, 2022 SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
Hercules EXO proves a grand Schlam (0) February 10, 2022 WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
SA floods recede to reconnect mining hubs (0) February 9, 2022 The South Australian Government has begun reopening parts of the Stuart Highway for trucks during daylight hours, after floods cut off key mining areas of Prominent Hill and Coober Pedy.
BHP ships direct to Pilbara (0) February 9, 2022 BHP will increase the direct shipping of supplies from Singapore to Port Hedland, providing local business opportunities for the Pilbara.
Perenti’s idoba makes giant leaps with Sumitomo (0) February 9, 2022 Perenti has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Corporation, through its mining technology business arm, idoba.
Red 5 on the road again with MLG (0) February 9, 2022 Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Webinar: Flexco Elevate digitally transforms conveyor productivity (0) February 9, 2022 Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Thiess locks in $1.5bn at Olive Downs (0) February 9, 2022 Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
Coal shiploader a boost for Gladstone (0) February 9, 2022 The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
BHP gets iron ore vessel moving (0) February 8, 2022 BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
Industry sentiment swells in 2022, survey says (0) February 8, 2022 A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
IMARC speaker addresses diversity in mining (0) February 8, 2022 Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
Red 5 crushing it at KOTH (0) February 8, 2022 Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
MRL introduces Bluetooth contact tracing (0) February 8, 2022 Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
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WA Govt continues mineral exploration investment (0) February 8, 2022 The Western Australian Government has continued its investment in mineral exploration by adding considerable funding to the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
OZ lines up West Musgrave with EPA approval (0) February 7, 2022 OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
Have your say on Queensland resources industry (0) February 7, 2022 Time is running out for Queenslanders to have their say on the State Government’s 30-year-plan to drive jobs and prosperity in a sustainable resources industry.
Hydra celebrates fuel cell progress (0) February 7, 2022 The Hydra Consortium has constructed its first prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell-based powertrain to test the technology in mining trucks and other mining applications.
BHP extends partnership into steel research (0) February 7, 2022 BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
Excited by uncertainty: Deloitte’s industry insights (0) February 4, 2022 “The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
Further upgrades announced for Pilbara ports (0) February 4, 2022 The NAIF will invest $255 million to common-user infrastructure, including the Pilbara Ports Authority, to support the Perdaman Urea Project.
Cat fleet hits global autonomous milestone (0) February 4, 2022 Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Iron ore sets new export revenue record (0) February 4, 2022 Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Goldilocks zone’ the key to metal discoveries (0) February 3, 2022 UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
Govt supports graphite projects with $239m (0) February 3, 2022 The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 moves red dirt at KOTH (0) February 3, 2022 Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore to expand Isaac Plains (0) February 3, 2022 Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) February 3, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Mineral Resources, De Grey Mining, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI).
Tasmanian Government backs greenfield exploration (0) February 3, 2022 Six Tasmanian mineral exploration projects will share in more than $270,000 in funding through round 6 of the State Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI).
Codelco calls on FLANDERS for autonomous conversion (0) February 3, 2022 Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
Cat undercarriage maximised with track service inspections (0) February 3, 2022 The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Kalgoorlie rare earths gets ministerial approval (0) February 2, 2022 Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Golding and SIMEC agree to $600m deal (0) February 2, 2022 NRW Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a three-year contract extension with OneSteel Manufacturing trading as SIMEC Mining.
Major miners make the grade in sustainability: S&P Global (0) February 2, 2022 Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
Yangibana rare earths benefits from NAIF funding (0) February 2, 2022 Hastings Technology Metals has received a $140 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to fund the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Solar project to power BHP (0) February 2, 2022 Construction has begun at one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems to power BHP Nickel West.
Port Hedland plan set to maximise mining exports (0) February 2, 2022 Major mining companies have welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to endorse the amended Port Hedland development plan completed by the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA).
Aqura acquired by Telstra after big year with miners (0) February 1, 2022 Aqura Technologies has been sold to Telstra for $30 million, handing a raft of mining infrastructure to one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies.
MEC integrates mining services (0) February 1, 2022 Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
COVID cases isolate dozens of WA mine staff (0) February 1, 2022 The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
The dotted line: January’s biggest contracts (0) February 1, 2022 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Stanmore Resources, BHP, South32 and more.
Gold prices are expected to average $US1900 per ounce in 2022, with Fitch Solutions revised price reflecting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Federal Government has dedicated $243 million across Australia’s critical minerals industry to reduce the country’s reliance on Chinese resources.
Australia’s mining industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent plan to protect the environment while supporting economic recovery and creating jobs in regional communities.
Professor Iqbal Husain secures a scholarship to undertake research at Curtin University on the integration of electric vehicles into mining.
Coates Engineering Solutions (ES) has conducted a Q&A with new Transformation project manager Maykon Capelasso to provide a glimpse into the evolving world of equipment engineering and manufacturing.
Swift has commenced delivery of seven new projects across Australia’s mining industry including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Strandline, Oz Minerals and South32.
South32 has expanded its use of K2Fly software to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance across its Australian and South American operations.
Australian Pacific Coal has been granted a five-year extension for mining operations at Dartbrook coal mine following years of legal battles.
The Federal Government has given BlueScope Steel $55.4 million for a new facility at its Port Kembla operations in New South Wales, supporting coal and iron ore production in turn.
Drone technology has allowed researchers from Curtin University to study the potential of mining asteroids as a source of rare elements, following the successful discovery of a meteorite in Western ...
FLSmidth has signed an agreement with Microsoft to accelerate its digital journey for the mining and cement industries.
Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have received funding to study indicator minerals in Western Australia and identify high-grade nickel bodies more efficiently.
Following the surge in nickel prices on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices may remain highly elevated over the course of 2022.
OZ Minerals has identified expansions at its Prominent Hill and Carrapateena operations as potential multi-generational mining provinces.
The Australian Government has allocated $5.8 million to the three-year Australia-India Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
A volatile iron ore price caused a few headaches for burgeoning producers in late 2021, but a first quarter recovery has allowed some to return bigger and better in 2022.
Morella Corporation has received DMIRS approval for the Mallina lithium project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The Queensland Government has added $53 million to the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF) to improve infrastructure and community wellbeing.
Suvo Strategic Minerals and Curtin University will investigate high reactivity metakaolin as a sustainable solution in decarbonising cement.
An independent energy research company expects coal prices to rise above $US500 per tonne in 2022, as the world cuts off Russian resources.
Thiess has been awarded a four-year contract by Covalent Lithium to deliver mining services at the Mount Holland lithium mine in WA.
The Victorian minerals industry has increased mineral exploration expenditure by 35 per cent, as its average quarterly growth rate continues to double the national average.
The global acceleration toward decarbonisation will be a significant boost to Western Australia’s critical and battery minerals sectors. according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA’s (CCIWA) Outlook report.
The Pilbara Ports Authority has seen increased throughput in both Dampier and Port Hedland in February 2022, combining for 52.4 million tonnes.
The price of uranium has reached 10-year highs above $US53 per pound as supply concerns grow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Major miners Fortescue Metals Group, Aurizon and South32 have signed up to the new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report pilot.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has welcomed 51 new apprentices to its operations in the Bowen Basin including Queensland locals.
The $100 million Investment Attraction Fund (IAF) has been initiated by the Western Australian Government to increase local jobs and demand across a range of sectors including mining.
The Western Australian Government will draft a new Bill which aims to provide the state’s mining and natural gas industries with decarbonisation opportunities.
Zenith Energy and 5B have signed an ecosystem framework agreement for the deployment of renewable energy assets in Australia, giving mine sites greater access to clean energy.
Catastrophic floods on Australia’s east coast have suspended operations at Aurelia Metals’ Dargues gold mine, 80km east of Canberra, while several major miners donate to recovery efforts.
Komatsu has opened an innovation hub and distribution centre in Wacol, Queensland, showcasing the latest technology during its construction and upon completion in an interactive exhibition.
MACA and Position Partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SafeAI to automate a mixed fleet of 100 mining trucks.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has launched a comprehensive toolkit to support Victorian mineral explorers and land owner/occupiers to negotiate access for exploration.
Metso Outotec has launched an activated carbon (AC) filter for more efficient recovery and recycling of battery chemicals, as part of its Planet Positive range.
Five teams have been selected to test ideas for the Electric Mine Simulation crowd challenge where they will be supported to develop ideas.
Australia has produced its lowest annual gold volume since 2017, totalling 315 tonnes in 2021 after the first half saw the country momentarily overtake China.
Researchers from Flinders University have studied soil bacteria from South32, Iluka and Alcoa to understand mine rehabilitation timeframes.
The Western Australian mining industry has welcomed the opening of the state’s borders as an opportunity to relieve skill shortages in the sector, according to WA Chamber of Minerals and ...
Bowen Coking Coal has received final approvals to begin mining at its 33 million tonne Broadmeadow East coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Australian aluminium production could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict if major aluminium company UC Rusal joins the growing list of Russian entities to be sanctioned.
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Keep up with the latest progress in Australian mines, including from OZ Minerals, Glencore, Iluka, Stanmore and Anglo American.
Roy Hill has entered into a $3.5 million three-year agreement with Swift to deploy Swift Access to Roy Hill’s mine permanent village.
NRW Holdings subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a letter of intent to perform mining services for Wonbindi Coal at the Baralaba North mine in Queensland.
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the State Government to finalise approvals for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 project, as coal prices surge on the back of ...
The Newcastle coal futures broke through the $US400 per tonne barrier in response to Russian sanctions this week, more than doubling since the start of 2022.
Cobalt Blue Holdings’ $560 million Broken Hill Cobalt project has been granted Major Project Status by the Federal Government.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Perenti and more.
The Indigenous Reference Group has formed to advance the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation, with a number of mining representatives in attendance.
Sandvik has added a new loader to its Toro family, the Toro LH307, featuring a multitude of design updates and new options.
Core Lithium and Tesla have executed a legally binding term sheet for the supply of lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Auto-mate has continued its direct involvement in Austmine’s METS Career Pathway Program with the appointment of engineering graduate Vinuri Hewamalaweera.
Austmine’s Newcastle Mining Innovation Roadshow provides an opportunity for the mining and METS community to build relationships and share ideas about the future of the industry.
Hastings Technology Metals has re-activated a contract with FLSmidth for the design and construction of an acid-bake kiln at the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has commenced the development of a regenerating battery-electric iron ore train project, the Infinity Train.
Hexagon Mining has introduced a significantly improved version of its collision avoidance system, consolidating technology into two hardware components.
Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Pembroke Resources, SIMEC, Monadelphous and more.
Glencore has taken advantage of Sandvik’s AutoMine automation technology at the George Fisher zinc-lead-silver mine in Queensland, increasing productivity and cutting loading times.
The New South Wales Government remains committed to a balanced approach to the state’s mineral resources despite ruling out commercial applications for offshore exploration and mining.
AUS Fleet Solutions, the company formally known as Thrifty WA, has dropped its more than 24-year association with the name in favour for greener pastures as Europcar WA.
acQuire has revealed a new look for its environmental data management solution, EnviroSys that represents a renewed focus on simplicity.
Emesent has launched Hovermap ST for autonomous LiDAR (light detection and ranging) mapping, using a new technology to build on a solid reputation of mining data capture.
Nokia and Telia are running a live trial with Sandvik, to demonstrate how 5G Edge Slicing functions can operate with different mining equipment.
Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has announced its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia has achieved first ore earlier than expected.
Hexagon Mining has partnered with Phoenix Drill Control to improve its capability in autonomous drill technology, combining their platforms to streamline operations.
Australian greenfield mineral exploration set a record of $1.207 billion in 2021, topping the previous high of $1.127 billion from 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Australian Potash has received a $250,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to establish the Laverton Training Centre (LTC) to provide vocational training programs and employment pathways for local Aboriginal ...
Drilling companies have reaped the rewards of a growing exploration sector, with records in revenue and orders flowing from the likes of DDH1, Boart Longyear and Epiroc.
The US Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science Centre has released data from the newest Landsat satellite.
The MCA and KOMIR have signed an MoU that will strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals in Australia.
Calidus Resources has begun commissioning its Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia, with first gold pour approaching in the coming three months.
New Century Resources has repaired its ball mill motor at the Century zinc mine in Queensland after severe weather put it out of action in January.
Global Road Technology has been recognised by market research firm Allied Market Research as a global leader in stopping dust as a mine or construction site hazard
Australian Vanadium signs a joint co-operation agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the use of facilities at the Port of Geraldton.
The Federal Government has committed $678m to seal the remaining 1000km of Australia’s Outback Way between Laverton, Western Australia and Winton, Queensland, connecting two major mining hubs.
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has launched a two-year partnership with Newmont Corporation.
Iluka Resources has made promising progress towards developing a rare earths refinery in Eneabba, Western Australia, with a government-backed feasibility study expected to be finalised in March.
Cobham Regional Services has been awarded a seven-year contract with Glencore subsidiary Minara Resources to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services to its Murrin Murrin site in the eastern Goldfields region ...
Westmoreland Kemmerer is a bituminous coal mine that has been active since 1897, first as an underground operation and then to surface mining in the 1950s.
The benefits of combining operational data management with predictive analytics are being discovered as mines look to digital transformation.
BOA Hydraulics has evolved into one of the fastest-growing hydraulic companies, providing a turn-key hydraulic hose repair and maintenance solution.
Martin Engineering has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in modern industrial safety with a RAVS Plus award from ISNetworld (ISN) – one of the world’s largest safety compliance groups.
Mastermyne will earn $280 million over four years as the mining operator at Constellation Mining’s Cook Colliery coal mine in Queensland.
Following its recent regulatory approvals, Group 6 Metals will redevelop the Dolphin Tungsten mine in a way that preserves the environment.
PYBAR Mining Services has been named the preferred contractor for access drift development at the Maxwell underground coal project in New South Wales.
Aluminium prices are predicted to maintain their momentum with an average of US$3000 per tonne in 2022, according to Fitch Solutions.
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Curtin University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to two stalwarts of the Australian mining industry, Charlie Bass and Neil Warburton.
The Federal Government has pumped $21.9 million into the next generation of Indigenous business leaders which has been well received by the mining industry.
Australia’s major mining contractors have achieved varying degrees of growth of late, while COVID-19 looms over the industry.
With robust international demand in 2021, the New South Wales coal sector weathered the COVID pandemic and market changes and emerged with positive export volumes and jobs.
The Western Australian Government has launched an online registration system to allow critical workers who are asymptomatic close contacts of a COVID-19 case to temporarily attend work during their isolation ...
The iron ore price is forecast to remain above $US100 per tonne in the mid-term, as Chinese demand increases and supply remains stable.
Anglo American has been cleared to restart its Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland after months of work to remedy a methane ignition from May 2020.
Aggreko has revolutionised mine power generation with its 1300kW ultra-low emissions package, able to remove 99 per cent of controlled emissions.
Leading infrastructure and rail company John Holland has delivered 181km of rail line at Rio Tinto’s new Gudai-Darri production hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to investigate the development of new industries and boost the resources sector’s contribution to the state’s economy.
The Australian Mining Cities Alliance is campaigning for state and federal governments to address critical housing affordability barriers in mining cities and towns across Australia as part of the next ...
Swift has revealed seven projects in mining and resources with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, OZ Minerals, South32 and Strandline Resources.
The Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics start-up is ready to implement global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed $32 million Series A round.
Micromine has further expanded its suite of digital mining products with Micromine Nexus, for data and task management to streamline exploration and mining teams.
Newcrest Mining has suffered delays in the exploration and development of the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, but the extent remains unclear.
BCI Minerals has begun main construction at its Mardie salt and potash project in Western Australia beginning a two-year journey to first salt sales.
Sandvik has almost completed testing the largest battery-electric underground mining truck for use at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia.
Whitehaven Coal has made the best of a bad situation, achieving record first-half earnings despite lower production following the scheduled Narrabri mine longwall move.
Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling solution will be implemented in collaboration with existing Sandvik Leopard DI650i drill rigs on site.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at New Hope Group, OceanaGold, Austral Resources and more.
SRG Global has secured mining services contracts with gold miners in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
Veris has become part of developments at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, signing a contract for pipeline infrastructure.
The Western Australian Government will investigate the feasibility of a barge loading facility in Carnarvon, as it seeks to meet mining industry demand for port infrastructure in the Gascoyne region.
ECU has helped shape a new initiative making WA the first in Australia to have a code of practice protecting the mental wellbeing of workers.
Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Project is on its way to commencing commercial production with its newest agreement with Tesla.
Coronado Global Resources will take over the management and operation of four mining fleets from Thiess at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
Gates range of high-performance belts for the mining sector leads the way in terms of innovative products for varying and complex mining applications.
The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
Global Road Technology is unveiling a range of dust control products as it further establishes itself as a leader in reducing mining dust pollution
Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
Bend-tech offers Sandvik safety handrails to suit a wide range of loader and truck models.
I4 Mining have created Dynamix, their real-time data consolidation and AI + IoT solution delivery platform, available to the mining sector.
BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
MRL is the first Australian resources company to roll out ...
OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
“The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
Keep up with the latest progress in Australian mines, including from BHP, Gascoyne, Austral and Strandline.
Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
A unified decision-making tool across the supply chain ensures that every facet of a mining operation is infused with analytics and insight.
An increase in mining title applications in Western Australia’s minerals sector has led to the appointment of a second mining warden.
Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
ESG is not new. In the 2010s, the pressure for companies to disclose its sustainability performance was seen as a branding exercise.