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Carnarvon reveals ambitious Dorado plans (0) July 25, 2019 Carnarvon Petroleum is doubling down on its appraisal of the Dorado oil and gas discovery on Western Australia’s North West Shelf.
Iluka production rises with Cataby contribution (0) July 25, 2019 Iluka has suffered a reduction in first half sales this year despite ramping up production of zircon, rutile and synthetic rutile (Z/R/SR).
Pilbara Minerals plots revival following Chinese slowdown (0) July 25, 2019 Chinese market conditions in the spodumene industry are set to moderate Pilbara Minerals’ production at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia in the coming months.
Fortescue delivers record shipments as Chinese demand spikes (0) July 25, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has achieved record quarterly shipments from the Pilbara as the iron ore giant continues to capitalise on strong Chinese demand.
Newcrest strengthens Cadia as Australia’s leading gold producer (0) July 25, 2019 Newcrest Mining has finished off the 2019 financial year with both quarterly and annual gold production records at the Cadia mine in New South Wales.
Primero rides high on $100m lithium contract (0) July 25, 2019 Mining and energy contractor Primero Group has increased its forecast revenue for the 2019 fiscal year by around 80 per cent year on year thanks to a spate of contract ...
Kalgoorlie-Boulder mayor questions FIFO impact on Goldfields (0) July 25, 2019 Kalgoorlie-Boulder mayor John Bowler has expressed his frustration regarding fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, telling a council meeting he is fed up with companies “bludging” ...
South32 shakes hands with Woodside for Worsley gas supply (0) July 25, 2019 South32 has reached a long-term gas purchase agreement with Woodside Energy for the Worsley Alumina bauxite mine in Western Australia.
Santos edges closer to NT gas exploration licence (0) July 25, 2019 Santos has received approval for the first environmental management plan (EMP) that has been awarded for onshore shale gas exploration in the Northern Territory since a fracking ban was lifted ...
MMA secures Neptune acquisition on back of improving market (0) July 24, 2019 Australian marine support company MMA Offshore has agreed to acquire subsea services provider Neptune Marine Services for at least $18.5 million.
Evolution meets production guidance, misses on costs (0) July 24, 2019 Evolution Mining has beaten the top end of the company’s production guidance at its three highest margin operations – Cowal in New South Wales, and Mt Carlton and Ernest Henry, ...
Kalium Lakes to fully fund potash project with raising (0) July 24, 2019 Kalium Lakes has taken a major step towards becoming Australia’s first potash producer by launching a $72 million raising that will complete funding for the Beyondie project in Western Australia.
Record year for Regis opens door for expansion (0) July 24, 2019 Gold miner Regis Resources says it expects a roughly 10 per cent increase to its current production levels by the 2022 financial year after announcing record annual production on Tuesday.
Vale drives recovery through processing resumption (0) July 24, 2019 Vale has received permission from the National Mining Agency (ANM) to partially resume dry processing operations at the Vargem Grande Complex.
Sandfire reaches record production with Monty ramp up (0) July 24, 2019 Sandfire Resources produced the highest amount of copper and gold in the June quarter against the three prior quarters, thanks to its Monty copper-gold mine in Western Australia.
Bridging the power gap for mines with scalable microgrids (0) July 24, 2019 Remote mines are now utilising scalable microgrids that can evolve with the lifecycle, improving flexibility and efficiency.
Australian diamond output to plummet following Argyle closure (0) July 24, 2019 The expected closure of Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in 2021 is set to significantly reduce Australia’s rough diamond output.
Aeris doubles down on M&A growth strategy (0) July 24, 2019 Aeris Resources has reiterated ambitious company plans for acquisition despite an unsuccessful bid to acquire Glencore’s CSA mine in New South Wales earlier this year.
BHP to invest $US400m to tackle ‘existential’ climate risks (0) July 24, 2019 BHP will launch a $US400 million ($571.1 million) climate investment program aimed at reducing emissions from its operations and those generated from the use of its resources.
Rema Tip Top extends national reach with Brisbane centre (0) July 24, 2019 Rema Tip Top has opened a ‘centre of excellence’ in Queensland to complement its existing west coast premises in Perth.
Swick awarded three-year extension with gold JV (0) July 23, 2019 Swick Mining Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at the Nevada Gold Mines Joint Venture (JV) in the United States, expanding the contractor’s work in hand to $353 ...
Queensland takes action on safety reset (0) July 23, 2019 Every miner would have attended a safety briefing focusing on the fatal risks at their mine site by the end of August, according to the Queensland Resources Council.
Altura to expand lithium project with Chinese backing (0) July 23, 2019 Altura Mining is set to receive a $22.4 million boost from China-based shareholder Ningbo Shanshan to advance its lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia.
Schenck Process to deliver screens and feeders to copper mine (0) July 23, 2019 Schenck Process has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture, supply and commission vibrating screens and feeders for the greenfield Mina Justa copper mine in Peru.
Blackham to offload potash tenements to Salt Lake (0) July 23, 2019 Blackham Resources is set to sell its Lake Way sulphate of potash (SOP) tenements and assets in Western Australia to Salt Lake Potash for $10 million in cash.
Glencore cuts the grind with energy-saving IsaMill spacers (0) July 23, 2019 Glencore Technology has introduced a new conical spacer that it claims can reduce specific energy requirements for grinding by up to 21.5 per cent.
Kingrose resumes Way Linggo operations following wall slippage (0) July 23, 2019 Gold producer Kingrose Mining has resumed mining at the Way Linggo project in Indonesia, following a pit wall failure last month which caused 4000 ounces of gold being removed from ...
OZ Minerals edges closer to Carrapateena production (0) July 23, 2019 OZ Minerals has reported strong progress on its growth strategy, headlined by the Carrapateena operation in South Australia remaining on track for first concentrate in 2019.
Komatsu unveils latest hydraulic rock breakers (0) July 23, 2019 Komatsu has released a range of hydraulic breakers matched to fit its own excavators and designed to work with machines from less than one tonne to more than 85 tonnes.
QLD resources job market prospers (0) July 23, 2019 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has highlighted the state’s resources jobs market is outperforming vacancies in the rest of Queensland’s economy at a high rate of 15 to one.
Northern Minerals boosts Browns Range pilot development (0) July 23, 2019 Northern Minerals will launch an ambitious ramp up of exploration and development at its Browns Range rare earths project in Western Australia after securing new funding.
Major mining companies on show at AIMEX (0) July 22, 2019 The Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) will return from August 27-29 at Sydney Olympic Park.
Galena boosts Abra production and mine life forecast (0) July 22, 2019 Galena Mining has delivered a feasibility study (FS) for the Abra base metals project in Western Australia that improves most key metrics compared to its pre-feasibility study (PFS).
Rumble inks Paterson Province deal with AIC (0) July 22, 2019 Rumble Resources and AIC Mines have signed an earn-in and exploration joint venture (JV) agreement to develop the Lamil gold-copper project in the Paterson Province, Western Australia.
Fenner Dunlop opens QLD manufacturing plant (0) July 22, 2019 Fenner Dunlop has continued its growth in Australia by adding a new local idler manufacturing plant in Brisbane.
MinRes faces infrastructure delays at Marillana JV (0) July 22, 2019 Mineral Resources and joint venture (JV) partner Brockman Mining have delayed a few key developments of the Marillana iron ore project in Western Australia for up to one year.
Kawasaki begins construction of Victorian coal-to-hydrogen plant (0) July 22, 2019 Kawasaki Heavy Industries subsidiary Hydrogen Engineering has started building works on important components of a government-backed pilot project in Victoria that converts brown coal to hydrogen.
Resolute expands growth plans for Ravenswood (0) July 22, 2019 Resolute Mining will ramp up an expansion of the Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland after announcing a major upgrade in mineral resources and ore reserves for the site.
Beyondie investment decision looms for Kalium Lakes (0) July 22, 2019 Kalium Lakes expects to make a final investment decision (FID) for the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia this quarter following a funding approval from the German ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) July 22, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the rise of mining salaries around the country.
Future of mining – digital transformation as a journey (0) July 22, 2019 To stay competitive, mines need to evolve their business and operation models to create a digitally enabled environment that is safe, efficient and sustainable.
Barminco proceeds with $800m copper contract (0) July 19, 2019 Ausdrill-owned contractor Barminco has secured one of its largest ever contract wins following the successful funding of a major copper mine in Botswana, Southern Africa.
ABB digital application unveiled to boost mine productivity (0) July 19, 2019 ABB launched the ABB Ability Operations Management System to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability through maximising coordination between situations in the mine and weekly production plans.
Anglo American production gains buoyed by QLD coal (0) July 19, 2019 Anglo American’s coal sites in Australia have helped the company achieve a 14 per cent rise in global production across its diverse operations.
Vale begins compensation process for families of Brumadinho victims (0) July 19, 2019 Vale has advised relatives of the victims who suffered from the B1 dam breach at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho that they can now register to receive compensation.
Western Areas to capitalise on nickel supply shortage (0) July 19, 2019 Western Areas has signalled its intentions to ramp up nickel production in response to signs of “tightening supply” of the commodity.
De Grey builds warchest for Pilbara growth (0) July 19, 2019 De Grey Mining is closing in on the next phase of an ambitious company expansion with the announcement of a capital raising to fund its acquisition of the Indee Gold ...
Mining sector third strongest contributor on job market (0) July 19, 2019 SEEK has released its July employment report, which indicated the mining, resources and energy sector is the employment market’s third strongest growth contributor.
MMG flags price slump on back of US-China trade war (0) July 19, 2019 Chinese-backed MMG has blamed the US-China trade dispute for a fall in base metal prices during the June quarter that affected the company’s results.
Stanmore Coal pins hopes on growth with Isaac Downs (0) July 19, 2019 Stanmore Coal has posted a company record in the June quarter to finish its 2019 financial year with 2.39 million tonnes of product.
Rapid deployment of power stations (0) July 19, 2019 Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) undertakes the fast mobilisation, set up and commissioning of power stations across Australia.
Chinese coal ban puts pressure on Yancoal (0) July 18, 2019 Yancoal has been affected by restrictions to Australian thermal coal deliveries into China during the June quarter, resulting in lower sales for the period.
Woodside returns dip on Pluto LNG issues, low prices (0) July 18, 2019 Woodside Petroleum has been impacted by an extension to planned maintenance at the Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility offshore Western Australia and lower-than-expected market prices.
MinRes works to overcome Wodgina commissioning concerns (0) July 18, 2019 Mineral Resources has responded to media speculation that approval for commissioning of the next stage of its Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia has been blocked.
South32 delivers production jump across Australian sites (0) July 18, 2019 South32 has recorded an uplift in production across its Australian operations – Cannington, Worsley Alumina and Illawarra.
Calidus expects 100,000oz/year at Warrawoona (0) July 18, 2019 Calidus Resources has revealed potential to produce around 100,000 ounces of gold a year at the Warrawoona project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia over an initial six-year mine ...
Regis progresses McPhillamys gold development (0) July 18, 2019 Regis Resources has submitted the development application and environmental impact statement to the New South Wales department of planning and industry (DPI) for its McPhillamys gold project.
CBH Resources to cut 130 jobs at Endeavour (0) July 17, 2019 CBH Resources expects to cut production and its workforce at the Endeavour lead-zinc mine north of Cobar in New South Wales following a “review of operational strategies.”
Metro considers Bauxite Hills mine life extension (0) July 17, 2019 Metro Mining has updated its reserve at the Bauxite Hills mine, resulting in a significant upgrade to the company’s alumina and silica output.
Australia’s LNG industry now a $50 billion earner (0) July 17, 2019 Australia’s liquified natural gas (LNG) sector is worth $50 billion as exports climbed 21 per cent in the 2019 financial year.
TNG faces hurdles in progressing Mount Peake approval (0) July 17, 2019 TNG has experienced hindrances in completing its final permitting process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern Territory.
BHP on track for successful year despite productivity losses (0) July 17, 2019 BHP remains optimistic about delivering high volumes over the next year despite recording approximately $US1 billion ($1.42 billion) in negative movement in productivity for the 2019 financial year.
Aeris beats full year copper guidance for Tritton operations (0) July 17, 2019 Aeris Resources has reported strong results from its Tritton copper operations in New South Wales, exceeding its full year production guidance.
Agrimin hands plant design contract to Primero (0) July 17, 2019 Western Australian-based minerals company Agrimin has awarded Primero Group an engineering design contract for its Mackay Potash project south of the Port of Wyndham.
Artemis expands Paterson Province holdings through Rincon acquisition (0) July 17, 2019 Artemis Resources has acquired Rincon Resources and its South Telfer project, which lies 12 kilometres from Newcrest’s Telfer mine.
WA mining salaries now higher than during boom (0) July 17, 2019 BDO Australia has reported that wages for some professions in the mining sector are rising above the levels seen in the last boom, particularly in Western Australia.
Even sewage can reduce operational expenses (0) July 17, 2019 As mining managers are constantly trying to find the answers to reduce operational costs it is possible that sewage treatment is being overlooked as part of the solution.
Mine electrification drives potential for reduced costs (0) July 16, 2019 The electrification of mines is not only good for the environment, but could improve project economics and strengthen licence to operate, according to mining executives from Australia and overseas.
Galaxy exceeds Mt Cattlin production expectations (0) July 16, 2019 Galaxy Resources has reported strong production results in the June quarter, beating its guidance at the Mt Cattlin operation in Western Australia.
BHP considers LNG ships for iron ore exports (0) July 16, 2019 BHP wants to introduce LNG-fuelled iron ore vessels, which could transport up to 10 per cent of its product in the coming years.
Rio Tinto hit by cost blowout at Oyu Tolgoi (0) July 16, 2019 Rio Tinto’s cost expectations for its majority-owned Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia have risen considerably as the company released its latest quarterly statement today.
Mincor finalises drafting of Nickel West offtake agreement (0) July 16, 2019 Mincor has completed the final drafting of its offtake agreement with BHP Nickel West regarding material from Mincor’s Kambalda nickel sulphide business.
Gascoyne posts production record despite administration (0) July 16, 2019 Gascoyne Resources has delivered record monthly production at the Dalgaranga gold operation in Western Australia.
METS Ignited announces $4m in project funding (0) July 16, 2019 Growth centre METS Ignited will provide $4 million in funding for collaborative projects that deliver innovation to the Australian mining and resources sector.
Bis extends contract with Glencore at Murrin Murrin (0) July 16, 2019 Bis Industries has strengthened a partnership with Glencore-owned Minara Resources at the Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt mine in Western Australia with a four-year contract extension.
Constructive welding with the Big Blue 400x (0) July 15, 2019 Construction sites are fraught with hazards. They can be particularly challenging for welding operators who are often required to work from dangerous positions, in chaotic environments.
Australian companies back Trump uranium import plan (0) July 15, 2019 Donald Trump’s decision to not issue a quota that would have limited uranium imports into the United States has been praised by Australian companies.
Record coal exports continue to drive Queensland economy (0) July 15, 2019 Queensland has set a record in metallurgical and thermal coal exports in June with 21.43 million tonnes of the commodity sent from the state.
Mitchell Services wins contract to blast Kirkalocka restart forward (0) July 15, 2019 Mitchell Services has secured a $33 million drill and blast contract at Adaman Resources’ Kirkalocka restart project in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals to explore Maslins in SA copper resource hunt (0) July 15, 2019 OZ Minerals will spend $10 million on a three-stage exploration program with Investigator Resources in order to earn up to 70 per cent of the Maslins project in South Australia.
Mount Gibson restart at Koolan Island makes the grade (0) July 15, 2019 Mount Gibson Iron has reported a positive restart to production at the Koolan Island operation in Western Australia, marking a “key transition period” for the company.
BHP introduces truck maintenance technology at Daunia (0) July 15, 2019 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has developed a system for truck maintenance at the Daunia coal mine in Queensland that reduces the average downtime for a regular service from two hours ...
Australia strengthens commitment to Antarctic mining ban (0) July 15, 2019 Australia is one of 54 national participants to continue its commitment to a ban on mining in the Antarctic as the Antarctic Treaty celebrated its 60th anniversary in the Czech ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) July 15, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the effort to improve mine safety in Queensland after another serious accident.
Rio Tinto previews world’s rarest pink and red diamonds at Argyle (0) July 12, 2019 Rio Tinto has unveiled its annual showcase of the world’s rarest pink and red diamonds at its Argyle mine site in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Alliance maintains strong Bald Hill performance (0) July 12, 2019 Alliance Mineral Assets has continued to build output at the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum mine in Western Australia, producing 38,717 wet metric tonnes of lithium concentrate in the June ...
Panoramic faces ongoing hurdles in Savannah ramp up (0) July 12, 2019 Panoramic Resources’ ramp up of the Savannah nickel project in Western Australia was well progressed in mining, paste filling and milling during the June quarter, despite not reaching its budget ...
TNT to offload Tasmanian assets in favour of American project (0) July 12, 2019 TNT Mines plans to sell its Aberfoyle and Great Pyramid tin and tungsten projects in north-eastern Tasmania to private Canadian company TinOne Resources.
BHP ramps up ‘bold’ Pilbara expansion plans (0) July 12, 2019 BHP’s ambitious expansion proposal for the Pilbara over the next century has been given approval by the Western Australian Government.
Lepidico shakes hands on Desert Lion merger (0) July 12, 2019 Lepidico and Desert Lion Energy have completed their merger, with work now set to launch at the combined company’s lithium project in Namibia.
Caterpillar hits emissions target with 794 AC truck (0) July 12, 2019 The Cat 794 AC mining truck has met the strictest United States emission standards, Tier 4, and is now using the same exhaust platform to progress its European Union Stage ...
Whitehaven growth defies softening coal markets (0) July 12, 2019 Whitehaven Coal has beaten its production guidance for the 2019 financial year on the back of strong performance at its New South Wales mines.
AVZ ramps up Manono development with GR Engineering contract (0) July 12, 2019 AVZ Minerals has appointed GR Engineering Services (GRES) as its definitive feasibility study (DFS) engineer for the company’s Manono lithium and tin project in Congo.
Golding restarts Baralaba North following accident (0) July 11, 2019 Baralaba North contractor Golding is producing at the Bowen Basin coal mine again after operations were suspended at the site due to the death of an employee last weekend.
OZ Minerals sets up future of Brazilian ‘strategic foothold’ (0) July 11, 2019 Oz Minerals will look to consolidate its Brazilian copper and gold assets through its strategy of operating multiple small and mid-sized mines in each of the Carajás and Gurupi provinces. ...
Kirkland Lake on track to reach Fosterville production targets (0) July 11, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold expects production at the Fosterville mine in Victoria to exceed its record quarterly levels in the remainder of the year.
QLD faces mine safety reset and additional inspectors (0) July 11, 2019 The Queensland Government has appointed three additional mines inspectors and another chief inspector as the resources industry grapples with recent mine-related tragedies.
From Mt Carlton to Flemington: the creation of the Melbourne Cup (0) July 11, 2019 The Melbourne Cup trophy is perhaps the most admired prize in Australian sport, but the meticulous process used to make it is sometimes overlooked.
Which mining skills are in demand around Australia? (0) July 11, 2019 Recruitment specialist Hays has revealed the skills that are in demand across Australia’s resources sector heading into the second half of the year.
Boss extends GR Engineering relationship for Honeymoon restart (0) July 11, 2019 Boss Resources has contracted GR Engineering Services as the lead study consultant for the definitive feasibility study (DFS) at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
RailCorp access to Hunter Valley coal network cut by four years (0) July 11, 2019 IPART has imposed a 5.3 per cent rate of return on the NSW Rail Access Undertaking, meaning RailCorp may only have 21 more years of access to the Hunter Valley ...
Positive outlook boosts Dacian plan at Mt Morgans (0) July 10, 2019 Dacian Gold has updated its mine plan for Mt Morgans, revealing the company’s strong confidence in its flagship Western Australian project.
Mining and resources salaries spike in 2019 (0) July 10, 2019 Jobs in the mining, resources and energy sector have experienced one of the highest salary increases of any Australian industry in 2019.
Boss enters phase two of Honeymoon uranium restart (0) July 10, 2019 Boss Resources has reached the second phase of its plan to restart the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
Sheffield increases high-grade zircon mining to a decade (0) July 10, 2019 Sheffield Resources could extend mining of the higher grade ore from seven to ten years at the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia, having registered a 10 per cent ...
Evolution growth plans accelerate as costs creep higher (0) July 10, 2019 Evolution Mining plans to significantly ramp up operational expansion and exploration despite reporting higher than anticipated costs for the 2019 financial year.
IGO investments to guide growth potential (0) July 10, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has secured a series of investments in junior explorers in Western Australia, strengthening the company’s potential for growth.
Intermin to divest WA gold projects to Kingwest (0) July 10, 2019 Intermin Resources has agreed to divest its Menzies and Goongarrie gold projects in Western Australia to Kingwest Resources for $8 million.
New Century continues streak of record production (0) July 10, 2019 New Century Resources has recorded its highest zinc production at the Century mine in the June quarter, just as the company advances plans to expand the Queensland operation.
Pilbara Minerals expansion on track as offtake signed (0) July 10, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has delivered a strong quarter of production ahead of plans to continue plant capacity growth at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project this year.
Millennium production on track following underground ramp up (0) July 10, 2019 Millennium Minerals has reported production in line with guidance at the Nullagine project in Western Australia, thanks to a ramp up of the Bartons underground mine.
St Barbara hits production target amid takeover talks (0) July 10, 2019 St Barbara has met its revised 2019 production guidance, while remaining on track to acquire Canada’s Atlantic Gold.
Components Only sets sights on key mining hubs abroad (0) July 9, 2019 Rapidly growing Australian business Components Only is establishing offices in the high-profile mining regions of Chile and Mongolia.
Altura inks new offtake agreement from lithium mine (0) July 9, 2019 Altura Mining has signed an offtake agreement with Chinese lithium materials producer Shandong Ruifu from its Altura lithium mine in Pilgangoora, Western Australia.
Women in Energy & Resources Leadership Summit comes to Brisbane for 10th year (0) July 9, 2019 Given the statistics, progress for gender parity appears slow, but the industry is experiencing an encouraging shift in the attitudes across the global energy and resources sector.
QLD launches expert reviews to investigate safety performance (0) July 9, 2019 The Queensland Government has initiated two independent reviews to identify changes needed to improve health and safety in the state’s mines following a spate fatal incidents.
Kalium Lakes awards Beyondie contract to Jaylon (0) July 9, 2019 Jaylon Environmental Systems will supply and install evaporation pond liners for Kalium Lakes’ Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia as part of a $15 million contract.
South32 updates Worsley mine expansion plan (0) July 9, 2019 South32 Worsley Alumina has submitted a revised proposal to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding the expansion of its Worsley mine in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto drives WA regional economy through FIFO program (0) July 9, 2019 Rio Tinto’s fly-in fly-out (FIFO) program has delivered strong economic benefits for regional towns in Western Australia through employment and high spending.
Thyssenkrupp sets 2050 target for climate neutrality (0) July 8, 2019 Industrial engineering group thyssenkrupp has launched an official plan of action in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and be climate neutral by 2050.
Australia needs more gas supply, not govt intervention: APPEA (0) July 8, 2019 The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) plans to work closely with the Australian Government on any proposed gas market reforms.
Jemena begins Atlas gas pipeline construction (0) July 8, 2019 Jemena has commenced construction of the Atlas gas pipeline south-west of Wandoan, Queensland.
Western Areas pushes Odysseus expansion towards first nickel (0) July 8, 2019 Western Areas continues to expand its Odysseus project in Western Australia through the development of further orebodies, while completing its early works program on schedule.
BHP studies Oak Dam with new exploration approach (0) July 8, 2019 The Oak Dam copper discovery in South Australia is still not locked in to become a new project despite ongoing drilling efforts, according to BHP.
QLD to hold crisis talks following latest tragic incident (0) July 8, 2019 The Queensland Government and resources industry will stage urgent discussions about the mining sector’s safety performance this week in light of four tragedies in the past six months.
Silver Lake follows IGO with Encounter investment (0) July 8, 2019 Silver Lake Resources has become a substantial shareholder in Encounter Resources as part of Encounter’s capital raising plans of approximately $1.4 million.
Argosy moves Rincon into production (0) July 8, 2019 Australian-based Argosy Minerals has launched lithium carbonate production at the Rincon lithium project in the Salta province of Argentina.
Junior explorers receive up to $30 million tax credits (0) July 8, 2019 The latest round of the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) has been oversubscribed, with 43 companies successfully applying for the $30 million of available credits for the 2019–20 year.
Fortescue launches $500 million Eliwana contract spree (0) July 8, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is expecting to hand out a further $500 million in contracts by the end 2019 as part of its construction of the Eliwana mine and rail development.
Operations halted at Baralaba North following tragic incident (0) July 8, 2019 A Golding worker has died at the Baralaba North coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Operations have been suspended at the site until further notice.
Top five mining stories last week (0) July 8, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including Woodside’s plan to create thousands of jobs to develop the Burrup Hub.
Fortescue breaks ground at Eliwana mine and rail project (0) July 5, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has officially started construction at the Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Stanmore bolsters excavator fleet at Isaac Plains East (0) July 5, 2019 Stanmore Coal has acquired a 600-tonne excavator, the CAT 6060, from Hasting Deering for its Isaac Plains East mine.
Beacon on track for gold production at Jaurdi (0) July 5, 2019 Beacon Minerals has commissioned a six-megawatt power station at its developing Jaurdi gold project in Western Australia.
Queensland enjoys more record export numbers (0) July 5, 2019 Queensland has broken another export record, having earnt $70 billion over the last 12 months for the first time according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
OceanaGold files for injunction amid local govt dispute (0) July 5, 2019 OceanaGold has endeavoured to keep its Didipio operations in the Philippines by filing an injunction against any unauthorised restraint of its operations.
‘Industry-shaping’ merger launched between Metso and Outotec (0) July 5, 2019 Metso and Outotec are merging to create a “leading company in process technology, equipment and services” for the minerals, metals and aggregates industries.
Strata Worldwide signs roof support distribution agreement with Burrell Mining (0) July 5, 2019 Strata to promote and distribute Burrell CAN roof support and Omega Block ventilation products to North American mining market
Explorer makes significant lithium discovery in North Queensland (0) July 5, 2019 Private exploration company Strategic Metals Australia (SMA) claims to have discovered a new lithium province in Georgetown, North Queensland.
Weir Minerals invests in future of tailings (0) July 5, 2019 Weir Minerals has extended its scope of service to the entire tailings process, from dewatering, transport and disposal to the conversion of tailings into a resource.
Gindalbie takeover gets nod from shareholders (0) July 5, 2019 Gindalbie Metals’ investors have approved the company’s $25 million sale to China-based Ansteel in a meeting, finalising a deal first announced in March.
Kalamazoo bolsters Victorian gold assets (0) July 5, 2019 Kalamazoo Resources is building momentum across its gold projects in Victoria through a set of exploration projects valued at $1.2 million.
Chalice drives Australian focus by offloading Canadian assets (0) July 4, 2019 Chalice has announced it is selling its wholly owned subsidiary, Chalice Gold Mines to Chantrell Ventures Corp for $C12 million ($13.1 million) in shares.
Loadscan expands into Australian market (0) July 4, 2019 Load volume scanning technology specialist Loadscan is following global demand and expanding its operations by opening up an office in New South Wales.
Queensland focuses on future gas supply with exploration approvals (0) July 4, 2019 The Queensland Government has given the green light to a joint venture between Santos and Shell, and for Bridgeport Energy to start gas exploration in the Surat Basin to boost ...
Galena secures major approvals to start Abra construction (0) July 4, 2019 Galena Mining has received final approval for construction, mining and production at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Independence Group exceeds Nova production forecast (0) July 4, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has beat its 2019 financial year production guidance at the Nova nickel-copper operation in Western Australia after delivering a record March quarter.
ERM completes CSA Global acquisition (0) July 4, 2019 Environmental Resources Management (ERM) has acquired CSA Global in a move that intends to provide additional capabilities to address clients’ challenges across the life cycle of the business.
Peabody starts North Goonyella re-entry following fire (0) July 4, 2019 Peabody has commenced a re-entry of Zone 1 of the North Goonyella mine in consultation with the Queensland Mine Inspectorate.
SCE wins Metropolitan coal contract with Peabody (0) July 4, 2019 Peabody has inked a deal with SCE to transport coal wash reject from its metropolitan mine at Helensburgh to a number of tipping locations in the Illawarra, New South Wales.
Capricorn drives Karlawinda development amid chairman appointment (0) July 3, 2019 Capricorn Metals has entered into an $18.26 million equity raising to further develop its Karlawinda gold project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Kalium Lakes seals a $102m funding deal (0) July 3, 2019 Kalium Lakes has received another credit approval from German KfW IPEX-Bank for $102 million of funding for the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia.
Perseus signs off on $214 million package for gold development (0) July 3, 2019 Perseus Mining has signed the documentation for a $US150 million ($214.5 million) cash advance facility to develop its Yaoure gold mine in Cote d’Iviore, West Africa.
Australian gold price bolstered by RBA interest rate cuts (0) July 3, 2019 The Australian gold price has kicked higher in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut interest rates to a record low of one per cent.
Red River plots Hillgrove gold restart with acquisition (0) July 3, 2019 Red River Resources will acquire the shuttered Hillgrove gold-antimony project in New South Wales from Bracken Resources for $4 million in shares.
Stanmore boosts NRW contract with new Isaac Plains East fleet (0) July 3, 2019 Stanmore Coal and NRW Holdings are set to maintain run-of-mine (ROM) coal volumes from the Isaac Plains East mine in Moranbah, Queensland with the addition of a third truck and ...
Panoramic to sell non-core operation to focus on Savannah (0) July 3, 2019 Panoramic Resources plans to offload its Canada-based Panoramic PGMs (Pan PGMs) subsidiary to Benton Resources for $9 million.
Coalition tax relief to benefit highly-paid miners (0) July 2, 2019 The Australian Government’s plan to reduce margins on income tax for workers in high-payingindustries such as mining has received a positive response from the industry.
Doral’s purchase of MZI’s Keysbrook mine saves jobs (0) July 2, 2019 MZI Resources has agreed to sell its Keysbrook mineral sands mine in Western Australia to Doral Mineral Sands, securing staff jobs that may have otherwise been axed.
Intermin ‘committed’ to acquire $40m Coolgardie project despite delay (0) July 2, 2019 Gold explorer Focus Minerals has extended its lock-out agreement with Intermin Resources for the sale of its Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia.
Iron ore price rise builds excitement for Australian exports (0) July 2, 2019 The Australian Government’s outlook for commodities export earnings has attracted excited analysis as iron ore prices continue to ascend.
Sheffield signs offtake agreement for Thunderbird project (0) July 2, 2019 Sheffield Resources has secured an offtake agreement for the sale of unroasted primary ilmenite from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in north west Western Australia.
SIMPEC maintains winning streak with contract extensions (0) July 2, 2019 SIMPEC has added around $5 million in extensions to its contracts across all the structural, mechanical and piping, and electrical and instrumentation disciplines in Western Australia.
BCI moves closer to funding for Mardie project (0) July 2, 2019 BCI Minerals has progressed its funding arrangements with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for the Mardie salt and potash project.
Metro drives Bauxite production through new deal with Aluminum Group (0) July 2, 2019 Metro Mining has signed a contract with state-owned Chinese company Aluminum Group to deliver 420,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite in the second half of this year.
Macmahon reappoints former director following double resignation (0) July 2, 2019 Macmahon has moved to replace its outgoing directors by reappointing old non-executive director, Vyril Vella.
Surging iron ore drives mineral export value towards 2020 peak (0) July 1, 2019 The Australian Government expects commodity export earnings to peak a year later than expected due to a swing in the global iron ore price and a slight weakened exchange rate ...
Queensland resources industry ramps up job growth (0) July 1, 2019 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors have signed an agreement to further boost resources jobs in the region.
OZ Minerals, Unearthed award $1m prize for exploration contest (0) July 1, 2019 OZ Minerals and resources-focused platform Unearthed have announced the winners for their Explorer Challenge, with the leading team securing $500,000.
First gold poured at Gruyere (0) July 1, 2019 The Gruyere joint venture between Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources has poured first gold at the Western Australian project.
Havilah takes steps to secure SIMEC funding (0) July 1, 2019 Havilah Resources is set to receive a capital injection of up to $100 million to fund work programs on its iron ore assets, copper projects and Mutooroo deposit in South ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) July 1, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the Australian gold price’s continued rise to new heights beyond $2000 an ounce.
BHP settles $250m royalty dispute with WA Government (0) June 28, 2019 The Western Australian McGowan Government has finalised an ongoing dispute with mining major BHP related to iron ore royalty deductions.
Rio Tinto continues Koodaideri contract spree (0) June 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has signed Vossloh Tie Technologies to supply its Koodaideri iron ore mining project with the delivery of concrete ties.
OceanaGold denies Didipio mine halt (0) June 28, 2019 OceanaGold has responded to recent reports that it has halted operations at its Didipio copper-gold mine in the Philippines as false.
Lynas consolidates Japan as priority customer through loan extension (0) June 28, 2019 Lynas has signed a 10-year extension for the Japan Australian Rare Earths (JARE) loan facility, reaffirming Japan as a priority for the company’s rare earths supply.
Kalium Lakes awards contracts for Beyondie expansion (0) June 28, 2019 Kalium Lakes has awarded key contracts to Shell Energy Australia and APA Group for the transportation and supply of gas to meet the requirements of its Beyondie sulphate of potash ...
Directors deliver double resignation at Macmahon (0) June 28, 2019 Macmahon Holdings has revealed that two directors, including its chairman, have resigned at the company.
OZ Minerals and Minotaur reveal strong copper results at Jericho (0) June 28, 2019 Minotaur Exploration has reported drill assays for 13 more holes from its 2019 drill campaign at the Jericho deposit on behalf of the site’s joint venture (JV) with Oz Minerals.
Epiroc unveils first fully autonomous surface drill rig (0) June 28, 2019 Epiroc has rolled out the SmartROC D65 surface drill rig, which enables drilling of entire drill patterns without the need for an operator.
Fortescue opens Port Hedland ore harbour facility (0) June 28, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has completed construction of its fleet of tugs and towage infrastructure at the company’s Herb Elliott Port at Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Whitehaven drives coal exploration through Micromine data system (0) June 28, 2019 Whitehaven Coal has ramped up its exploration in New South Wales and Queensland through introducing Micromine’s geological data management system, Geobank.
Minus the water on your mine site (0) June 27, 2019 The team at MTP understand the importance of dewatering and are proud to exclusively offer the Aquaplus SD, SDL and SDA Series pump range – specifically designed for mine site ...
Wall collapse at Middlemount results in tragic incident (0) June 27, 2019 Middlemount Coal has confirmed the death of a mineworker after a high wall collapsed on to an excavator with the worker inside.
Galaxy defers shipment from Mt Cattlin (0) June 27, 2019 Galaxy Resources has reported a shipment delay at its Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalum operations in Western Australia, which was intended for departure during the second quarter of this year.
TNG inks rail deal for Mount Peake project (0) June 27, 2019 TNG has signed a binding contract with rail provider Genesee & Wyoming Australia to haul material from the Mount Peake mine more than 1100 kilometres to a processing facility in ...
Lepidico halts lithium pilot plant operations during ramp up (0) June 27, 2019 Lepidico has suspended its lithium pilot plant shortly after launching leach discharge filter operations yesterday.
Rio Tinto board member steps down after nine months (0) June 27, 2019 Dame Moya Greene has resigned from her role as non-executive director of Rio Tinto with immediate effect, after spending nine months in the position.
Ansteel moves closer to $25m Gindalbie acquisition (0) June 27, 2019 China’s Ansteel has informed Gindalbie Metals that its $25 million purchase of the company is final, allowing the iron ore company to demerge from subsidiary Coda Minerals.
Hastings secures WA EPA backing for Yangibana rare earths project (0) June 27, 2019 The Western Australia EPA has recommended that Hastings Technology Metals gain environmental approval for its Yangibana rare earths project.
BHP targets pit-to-port automation through tech transformation (0) June 27, 2019 BHP will fully integrate and highly automate its value chain, from pit to port, by replicating the operations of the aerospace and automotive industries.
New Century expansion could add seven years of mine life (0) June 26, 2019 New Century Resources’ proposed expansion of the Century zinc mine in Queensland is showing potential to add an extra $422 million of cashflow and seven years of mine life through ...
Gold price continues to reach unprecedented levels (0) June 26, 2019 Global events continue to push the gold price in the United States and Australian dollar to record levels as the precious metal strengthens its position as a safe haven for ...
Ardea Resources to spin off NSW projects (0) June 26, 2019 Ardea Resources plans to spin out its gold and base metal tenements in New South Wales into a subsidiary named Godolphin Resources.
Sandvik unveils latest two-boom jumbo underground drill (0) June 26, 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced the DD320S hydraulic drill for underground mining and tunneling operations.
Millennium delivers first gold from expanded Nullagine plant (0) June 26, 2019 Millennium Minerals has reached a milestone at the Nullagine gold project by producing its first gold from the site’s stage one sulphide plant expansion.
Fortescue awards $179m of contracts to Aboriginal businesses (0) June 26, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded two contracts to the value of $179 million to Aboriginal businesses for work at the Solomon Hub iron ore operation in Western Australia.
The future of mining to be unleashed at AIMEX (0) June 26, 2019 Technological advancements, workforce changes, community collaborations and environmental challenges are the focus at this year’s Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX).
BHP hands out civil construction contract in Pilbara (0) June 26, 2019 BHP has awarded a contract to Central Systems to undertake civil construction works at the Mount Newman mine in Western Australia.
MOD Resources backs latest Sandfire takeover offer (0) June 25, 2019 Sandfire Resources has launched a second acquisition attempt for MOD Resources, this time with a bid that gives the target a $167 million value.