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Metallica secures Urquhart mining lease (0) January 4, 2018 Metallica Minerals has been granted a mining lease for its Urquhart bauxite project in Far North Queensland.
Fortescue welcomes fifth ore carrier to Port Hedland (0) January 4, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group’s latest ore carrier has arrived in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Glencore offloads Tahmoor coal mine to GFG Alliance (0) January 3, 2018 Britain’s GFG Alliance continues to build its Australian asset portfolio, with its SIMEC Mining division agreeing to acquire Glencore’s Tahmoor metallurgical coal mine in New South Wales.
CORE Skills unveils Data Science industry skills collaboration (0) December 20, 2017 CORE Skills has announced that Rio Tinto and ATCO will be foundation collaborators supporting its 2018 Geoscientist to Data Scientist industry skills pilot program.
Base Resources to acquire 85% of Toliara project for $100m (0) December 20, 2017 Base Resources has announced capital raising of $100 million to acquire an 85 per cent interest in the Madagascan Toliara Sands project from World Titane.
Atlas and Pilbara Minerals make lithium agreement (0) December 20, 2017 Atlas Iron has made a lithium deal with Pilbara Minerals as part of the iron major’s diversification strategy.
Orica to acquire GroundProbe for $205m (0) December 20, 2017 Explosives and blasting specialist Orica has secured a deal to acquire GroundProbe from Crescent Capital Partners for $205 million.
Metso and WEARX join forces to unlock potential (0) December 20, 2017 Metso and WEARX are working together to add more value for mineral processing customers.
BHP could quit World Coal Association, Minerals Council (0) December 20, 2017 BHP has released an industry association review that brings into question its membership of the World Coal Association (WCA) by March 2018 and has threatened to leave the Minerals Council ...
Downer wins $400m mining services contract at Gruyere gold project (0) December 20, 2017 Downer has been awarded a $400 million contract to provide mining services at the Gruyere gold joint venture between Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources in Western Australia.
Battery secures US offtake partner for graphite production (0) December 20, 2017 Battery Minerals has signed an offtake agreement that covers 20 per cent of the first phase of production from its Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique.
Iron ore finishes year strong as prices climb (0) December 19, 2017 Iron ore and coking coal prices have jumped to a three-month high, resulting in a strong finish to the year. Iron ore prices have averaged at $70.60 over the year ...
Coal demand down second year in row, says IEA report (0) December 19, 2017 A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that global coal demand is in decline for the second year in a row, having fallen by 1.9 per ...
West Wits Mining more than doubles gold resource estimate at Witwatersrand (0) December 19, 2017 West Wits Mining has announced a significant material increase at the Witwatersrand Basin, lifting its mineral resource estimate from 1.38 million ounces to 3.26 million ounces.
RPMGlobal secures MinVu in latest acquisition (0) December 19, 2017 Mining software developer RPMGlobal has agreed to acquire MinVu, a privately owned Australian provider of mine-wide operational reporting and analytics software.
CuDeco restarts Rocklands copper operations (0) December 19, 2017 Queensland copper producer CuDeco has resumed process plant operations and production at its Rocklands mine after work was suspended by the state’s mines department for safety reasons.
Rio Tinto to expand autonomous truck fleet in the Pilbara (0) December 18, 2017 Rio Tinto will work with Caterpillar and Komatsu to expand its fleet of autonomous haul trucks in the Pilbara by more than 50 per cent in 2019.
The future of mining: how smart solutions are boosting productivity (0) December 18, 2017 Automation and smart solutions are fast becoming a reality in the world of mining and boosting productivity along the way.
Prospect Resources makes ultra high-grade lithium discovery (0) December 18, 2017 Australian explorer Prospect Resources has returned lithium carbonate of 99.8 per cent purity from its Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe.
Kin Mining announces $10 million capital raising venture for gold exploration (0) December 18, 2017 Following the release of positive drilling results, Kin Mining plans to raise $10 million in equity to fund gold exploration at the Cardinia deposit, part of its Leonora gold project ...
Adani ends Carmichael partnership with Downer (0) December 18, 2017 Adani has decided to manage its $16 billion Carmichael coal mine development in Queensland’s Galilee Basin as an owner-operator, scrapping the agreements it had with contractor, Downer.
Pilbara, Fosterville set up future of gold (0) December 18, 2017 Australian Mining talks to Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott, who is optimistic about the future of Australia’s gold industry on both sides of the country.
Mining starts at Tyranna’s Eureka gold mine (0) December 15, 2017 Perth-based Tyranna Resources has commenced drilling at its Eureka gold mine, 50km to the north of Kalgoorlie.
Orica execs to get bonus cuts due to safety incidents (0) December 15, 2017 Orica chairman Malcolm Broomhead explained at the company’s annual general meeting that the several senior executives would receive bonus cuts in light of two work fatalities during the 2017 financial ...
Woodlawn project on schedule, says Heron Resources (0) December 15, 2017 Development at the 620 square-kilometre Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales is on budget and on track, according to project owners Heron.
Liebherr targets emerging Australian opportunities (0) December 15, 2017 Liebherr is aiming to expand its position in the Australian market by diversifying its machinery offering for a broader range of miners in the country.
Pilbara Minerals adds $50m to Pilgangoora development costs (0) December 15, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals will spend an extra $50 million on the stage one development of its Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
NAB quits funding of new thermal coal projects (0) December 15, 2017 National Australia Bank (NAB) will no longer fund new thermal coal projects in Australia, making it the first of the country’s ‘big four’ banks to officially quit support of the ...
Clean TeQ to deliver $3.5m water treatment plant at Fosterville mine (0) December 15, 2017 Clean TeQ has secured a $3.5 million contract to develop a mine water treatment plant at Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville operation in Victoria.
Lincom Group sells first Trakpactor 550 in Australia (0) December 14, 2017 Equipment provider Lincom Group, the largest distributor of crushing and screening equipment in Oceania, has delivered Australia’s first Trakpactor 550 from Powerscreen.
RCR increases infrastructure funding by $150m (0) December 14, 2017 Engineering and infrastructure firm RCR Tomlinson has announced that it has extended is bank guarantee from $195 million to $295 million and has received approval for insurance bonding facility increases ...
Mining named SEEK’s fastest growing jobs sector of 2017 (0) December 14, 2017 Online jobs portal SEEK has crowned mining, resources and energy as its fastest growing industry category for employment advertisements in 2017.
Buzz builds in Queensland with Glencore, Rio jobs resurgence (0) December 14, 2017 Leading miners Glencore and Rio Tinto have sent job seekers in Queensland’s mining industry into a frenzy over the past week.
Fortescue christens new iron ore carrier (0) December 14, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has christened its new ore carrier ‘FMG Matilda’ at a celebratory event in Guangzhou, China.
Newcrest to explore for Tanami gold after Encounter acquisition (0) December 14, 2017 Newcrest Mining is assessing a major tenement position in the Tanami region of Western Australia acquired by project generation alliance partner Encounter Resources.
Bridgestone merger forms Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (0) December 14, 2017 Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres (BSEM) and Bridgestone Engineered Products of Asia, Australian branch, (BSEA AU), are to integrate into a new, single company called Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA).
First Cobalt secures up to $30m in financing for cobalt projects (0) December 14, 2017 First Cobalt will issue 25.7 million of its company shares at a price of C$1.10 per share in order to raise C$25 million ($25.56 million), taking advantage of the rising ...
Monadelphous wins resources contracts worth $110m (0) December 14, 2017 Monadelphous has secured maintenance and construction contracts in the resources and infrastructure industries worth a combined value of around $110 million.
QLD Premier requests veto for $1bn Adani loan in letter to PM (0) December 13, 2017 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has sent a letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull requesting a veto on a $1 billion concessional loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for ...
Robotics researchers track autonomous underground machinery (0) December 13, 2017 Queensland University of Technology (QUT) robotics researchers say they have developed new technology to equip underground mining vehicles to navigate autonomously through dust, camera blur and bad lighting.
BGC secures Pilbara contract with NPJV for Atlas Iron’s Mt Webber project (0) December 13, 2017 BGC Contracting is to expand the presence of NPJV in the Pilbara by delivering the company’s contract mining and development workers to Atlas Iron’s Mt Webber mine.
Iluka gives Cataby project the green light (0) December 13, 2017 Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has approved development of its Cataby project in Western Australia after securing offtake agreements for majority of its synthetic rutile production.
ASIC report: Mining insolvencies have lowered nearly 18% since 2016 (0) December 13, 2017 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a report showing a reduction in mining sector insolvencies compared to last year’s figures.
Newcrest to sell gold operation for $81m (0) December 13, 2017 Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining is set to sell its majority stake in the Bonikro gold operation in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa to a consortium for $81 million.
Gascoyne executes Dalgaranga mining contract with NRW (0) December 13, 2017 Gold developer Gascoyne Resources has confirmed that NRW Holdings will be its mining contractor at the Dalgaranga operation in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Thor Mining gains option for Western Shaw Pilbara project (0) December 12, 2017 Thor Mining, a lithium, copper and tungsten-focused operator, has agreed to an option for the 75 per cent purchase of the Western Shaw project from Redstone Metals for $250,000 in ...
Mining and construction strongest Australian job sectors: survey (0) December 12, 2017 The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, a national employment survey covering the first quarter of 2018, has suggested the mining and construction industries are part of a burgeoning job market.
QCoal awards $100m of Byerwen contracts to Sedgman (0) December 12, 2017 Mineral processing contractor Sedgman has won contracts at QCoal Group’s Byerwen coal mine in Queensland worth almost $100 million.
New Maptek product CaveLogic offers productive 3D panel caving (0) December 12, 2017 Tech company Maptek, a software innovations provider with over 40 years of experience, has unveiled a new product called CaveLogic, designed to allow mining engineers to panel caves in a ...
Rio Tinto launches Far North Queensland recruitment drive (0) December 12, 2017 Rio Tinto is seeking more than 100 workers for a variety of roles at its bauxite operations in North Queensland.
Gascoyne purchases historical gold tenement north of Dalgaranga (0) December 12, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has purchased a new tenement immediately north of its $86 million Dalgaranga gold project called the Greencock gold prospect.
Total, Santos secure farm-in agreement with Melbana (0) December 12, 2017 French oil and gas major Total and Australia’s Santos have executed a seismic funding and farm-in agreement with Melbana Energy at the WA-488-P licence offshore northern Australia.
Kirkland Lake offloads Stawell gold mine to Australian equity fund (0) December 12, 2017 Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to sell the Stawell gold mine in Victoria to Melbourne-based equity fund, Arete Capital Partners.
BBI Group’s Pilbara iron ore railway ratified in parliament (0) December 11, 2017 Balla Balla Infrastructure Group (BBIG) has made significant progress with its Western Australia iron ore railway project, having received royal assent to become ratified as a WA act of parliament.
WA environmental watchdog backs BHP iron ore expansion (0) December 11, 2017 BHP’s plan to develop the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara has been recommended by the state’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Northern Star spends $23.2m on Echo stake (0) December 11, 2017 Gold miner Northern Star Resources has invested $23.2 million in Echo Resources to take a 16.4 per cent stake in the exploration company.
Barrick to fund Alicanto 2018 exploration plans (0) December 11, 2017 Barrick Gold has chosen to continue funding exploration at Alicanto Minerals’ Arakaka gold project in Guyana, South America, moving the contract between the companies into its third year.
OZ Minerals awards $312m EPC contract at Carrapateena to Downer, Ausenco (0) December 11, 2017 Joint venture partners Downer EDI and Ausenco have been awarded a $312 million contract at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Artemis Resources gets $6 million in funding for Radio Hill restart (0) December 11, 2017 Artemis Resources has secured $6 million in funding for the refurbishment of its 100 per cent-owned Radio Hill copper-nickel-cobalt plant, which is arranged to restart operations in the second quarter ...
Bougainville landowners to write 2000 signature petition over Panguna mine (0) December 11, 2017 Landowners in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, have expressed backing for an RTG Mining-led consortium to take over the abandoned Panguna mine instead of Bougainville Copper (BCL). ...
Welding fume: now classified as carcinogenic to humans (0) December 11, 2017 In early 2017, welding fume was reclassified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) to Group 1 (Carcinogenic to humans). This ...
Rugged in-vehicle computers: the answer to industry challenges (0) December 11, 2017 Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This ...
Resources industry recovery to gather momentum in 2018: analysts (0) December 11, 2017 According to the latest BIS Oxford Economics report, mining exploration, production and maintenance are all expected to lift significantly through 2018.
Locals launch legal action against PNG Gov’t over Nautilus deep sea project (0) December 8, 2017 Nautilus Minerals’ long-in-development Solwara 1 deep sea mining project, located in offshore Papua New Guinea, has fond itself the topic of local legal action against the PNG Government.
Queensland exploration grants to boost north-west activity (0) December 8, 2017 The Queensland Government has awarded $1.13 million of exploration grants, helping nine companies find new deposits of copper, gold and base metals in the state’s north west.
Kin to mine Leonora project (0) December 8, 2017 Gold developer Kin Mining has officially decided to mine its Leonora project in Western Australia.
A sea change for mining (0) December 8, 2017 Deep-sea mining has a storied history; people have been attempting to tap the mineral potential of the Earth’s oceans for decades, with mixed results. As far back as the 1960s, ...
Glencore seeks 200 workers for North Queensland projects (0) December 8, 2017 Glencore is to fill over 200 jobs for various copper and zinc operations in North Queensland, including operations in or near major mining towns such as Mount Isa, Cloncurry and ...
Tropicana JV to boost production, extend mine life with $46m expansion (0) December 8, 2017 Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have unveiled a $46 million plan to lift production and extend the life of the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
Boss banks on bull uranium market with Honeymoon acquisition (0) December 7, 2017 Uranium developer Boss Resources has secured a deal to acquire Wattle Mining, giving it 100 per cent ownership of the Honeymoon project in South Australia.
Australian Mining Cities Alliance launched (0) December 7, 2017 The Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA), a coalition between the mining towns of Broken Hill, Mount Isa and Kalgoorlie-Boulder, has been formally launched today in Canberra by minister for resources ...
Genesis Minerals commences drilling at Barimaia gold project in WA (0) December 7, 2017 A 2500-metre reverse circulation drilling program has commenced at the highly prospective Barimaia gold project in Western Australia.
BHP ends Pilbara contract with Incitec Pivot (0) December 7, 2017 Incitec Pivot’s contract to supply ammonium nitrate prill to BHP’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara will end in late 2019.
Major Finders shareholder rejects Eastern Field takeover offer (0) December 7, 2017 Finders Resources, the target of a recent takeover bid by Indonesian investment consortium Eastern Field Developments that the former has cited as “opportunistic”, has received the support of a major ...
WA Government to help fund 44 drilling projects (0) December 7, 2017 The Western Australian Government has announced that 44 projects will benefit from its Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program.
Sprott backs Kin with $35m funding package (0) December 7, 2017 Gold aspirant Kin Mining has secured $35 million in financial backing from Canada’s Sprott Private Resources Lending to advance development of its Leonora gold project in Western Australia.
Atlas Copco to acquire Rockdrill Services (0) December 7, 2017 Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Australian mining services company, Rockdrill Services.
Gascoyne Resources gain funding for Dalgaranga gold project with $60 million bank loan (0) December 7, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has entered into an agreement with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and National Australia Bank (NAB) for $60 million in funding for its Dalgaranga gold project in Western ...
Fortescue awards Port Hedland contract (0) December 7, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has appointed Kotug Australia as its towage services operator at Port Hedland.
South32 expects Dendrobium report by Q1 2018, Appin enters restart phase two (0) December 6, 2017 Paul Harvey, chief operating officer of South32, has stated that community and environmental impact assessments have begun at its Dendrobium coking coal mine in New South Wales.
BHP chief says mining must rise to challenge of environmental change (0) December 6, 2017 BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie delivered a speech at the Melbourne Mining Club’s 100th Luncheon yesterday, touching on topics as diverse as the unpredictable future of mining and China’s Belt ...
Renewables help cut energy bills in half: Deloitte (0) December 6, 2017 Miners could drive down energy costs by up to 50 per cent through the implementation of effective energy management programs, according to a Deloitte paper.
Adani referred to corporate watchdog over job claims (0) December 6, 2017 Adani’s claim of creating up to 10,000 new jobs at its $16 billion Carmichael coal project in Queensland have been derided by public interest group Environmental Justice Australia (EJA), which ...
Caterpillar partners with FTP Solutions (0) December 6, 2017 Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has formed a cooperative agreement with technology company FTP Solutions.
Atlas Copco bolsters haul truck range with MT54 (0) December 6, 2017 Atlas Copco has launched the Minetruck MT54, a haulage truck designed to ramp up productivity in the mining industry.
NTM Gold RC drilling completed at Redcliffe gold project in WA (0) December 5, 2017 Junior explorer NTM Gold has announced that it has completed reverse circulation drilling at the Nambi gold deposit in Western Australia.
From bank teller to diesel fitter — top Cat tradies a hot ticket for jobs (0) December 5, 2017 From trainee to teacher, diesel fitter Dannielle Weston knows all about getting her hands dirty: with every bay filled with machinery needing servicing, Caterpillar dealer Hastings Deering is reporting its ...
Gold exploration prospects rise (0) December 5, 2017 Prospects for gold explorers in Western Australia are stronger than they have been in a while. Exploration was the biggest casualty of the commodities downturn and the gold industry was ...
Fortescue appealing against federal court ruling for native title rights (0) December 5, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group will appeal a July court ruling giving the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) native title rights over a region of Pilbara land that throws into question Fortescue’s tenure ...
Finders urges shareholders to reject “opportunistic” takeover bid (0) December 5, 2017 Finders Resources has released a lengthy target statement on the ASX this morning urging shareholders to reject the “inadequate” and “opportunistic” takeover offer made by Indonesian copper consortium Eastern Field ...
Consolidated Zinc reports first results from Juarez mine (0) December 4, 2017 Consolidated Zinc has reported high-grade zinc results from initial assays at the Juarez mine in Mexico, part of the company’s Plomosas project.
Atlas Copco acquires US company Cate Drilling (0) December 4, 2017 Atlas Copco has announced its acquisition of major US drill supplier and operator Cate Drilling Solutions. The drilling company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently supplying drills for ...
Staying on top of big data (0) December 4, 2017 How to effectively manage big data can be baffling for mining companies. An explosion of new technologies is being offered to the industry, giving mining companies the opportunity to analyse ...
Simon Thompson to replace Jan du Plessis as Rio Tinto chairman (0) December 4, 2017 Simon Thompson, a former Anglo American executive director with over 20 years of experience, is to replace Jan du Plessis as Rio Tinto chairman in March 2018.
Anglo American expresses support for NSW Govt’s Drayton South renewal (0) December 4, 2017 Anglo American has expressed support for the New South Wales Government’s decision to renew operations at the Drayton South underground coal mine.
Clancy Exploration acquires Pilbara gold project from Red Field (0) December 1, 2017 Clancy Exploration, a junior copper, gold and base metal explorer based in Western Australia, has agreed to the purchase of the Hong Kong project in the Pilbara for $1.35 million ...
Novo and Artemis complete joint venture (0) December 1, 2017 The 50:50 joint venture between Novo Resources and Artemis Resources, first announced in May 2017 this year, is now in effect.
Sinosteel confident of iron ore mine expansion despite setbacks (0) December 1, 2017 Sinosteel Midwest Corp has backed the proposed expansion of its Blue Hills Mungada East iron ore mine in Western Australia despite opposition from the state government and environmental watchdog.
CuDeco suspends Rocklands copper operations (0) December 1, 2017 Copper producer CuDeco has temporarily suspended operations at its Rocklands mine process plant in Queensland.
Battery Minerals’ Montepuez graphite project progressing well (0) December 1, 2017 Following on from $20 million of capital raising earlier this month, extensive recruitment is now underway at Battery Minerals’ Montepuez graphite project.
Dacian Gold lines up Macmahon for $250m Mt Morgans contract (0) December 1, 2017 Macmahon Holdings has received a letter of award for a mining contract worth at least $250 million at Dacian Gold’s Mt Morgans gold operation in Western Australia.
Great Western makes gold discovery at Yandal West (0) November 30, 2017 Great Western Exploration has discovered significant gold deposits from assay results at its Yandal West project in Western Australia.
Celsius Resources recovers cobalt at Opuwo project (0) November 30, 2017 Western Australia-based Celsius Resources has recovered notable levels of cobalt during testing at its Opuwo project in Namibia.
Walkways: a safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly solution for remote mining (0) November 30, 2017 The impact of the mining industry on the environment has become a major focus for many organisations. Businesses are now looking for initiatives that allow them to limit the damage ...
BELAZ targets Australian market for global growth (0) November 30, 2017 Machinery manufacturer BELAZ believes the time is right for the company to make an impact in Australia with its mining equipment.
Fortescue names female CEO Gaines to replace Power (0) November 30, 2017 Elizabeth Gaines has been appointed as Fortescue Metals Group’s next chief executive officer to replace Nev Power.
Metro completes Bauxite Hills infrastructure ahead of 2018 production launch (0) November 30, 2017 Metro Mining has finalised critical marine infrastructure at its Bauxite Hills project and is on track to launch production at the Cape York peninsula operation in northern Queensland during the ...
Curtin Uni study says tailings ops need more time to prove effective (0) November 30, 2017 A paper from Curtin University’s Australian Research Council-funded Centre for Mine Site Restoration (CMSR) has stated that tailings teams need more time to restore the land after mine closures.
WA Government backs opposition to Sinosteel mine expansion (0) November 30, 2017 The Western Australian Government has dismissed appeals made against an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) decision that opposed Sinosteel Midwest Corp’s plans to expand the Blue Hills Mungana East iron ore ...
Roy Hill powers operations with Schneider Electric software (0) November 30, 2017 Roy Hill has worked with Schneider Electric to implement a software solution to consolidate end-to-end operational visibility and optimise the mining value chain for the integrated iron ore operations.
Macmahon locks in $350m Queensland coal contract (0) November 30, 2017 Contractor Macmahon has executed a $350 million mining services contract at the Byerwen coal mine in the Bowen Basin of Queensland.
YUMARR has a finger on the pulse (0) November 29, 2017 YUMARR Automation heads Nicky Guenther and Holger Salow discuss the growing demand for better and safer automation solutions in heavy industry.
Indigenous contractor Gumala marks 20 years of business (0) November 29, 2017 Indigenous mining contractor Gumala Enterprises has celebrated 20 years of business in Western Australia.
Hitachi prioritises mining with $875m innovation push (0) November 29, 2017 Hitachi held a Social Innovation Forum in Brisbane yesterday, revealing it had spent $875 million in Australian investment in social innovation over the last 18 months, the majority of which ...
RCR wins $33m innovation contract with Fortescue (0) November 29, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded RCR Tomlinson a $33 million contract to design, manufacture and construct a five-kilometre relocatable conveyor system for its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
WA Gov’t introduces Mining Act amendment following Forrest ruling (0) November 29, 2017 The state cabinet of the Western Australian McGowan Government has approved an amendment to the Mining Act to validate granted tenements.
Galaxy secures offtake contracts for 100% of Mt Cattlin lithium output (0) November 29, 2017 Lithium company Galaxy Resources has executed long-term offtake contracts with multiple customers in Asia.
Ausdrill wins contract extensions in Australia, Africa (0) November 29, 2017 Mining services company Ausdrill has secured contract extensions in Australia and Africa.
Adani ramps up search for Carmichael workers (0) November 28, 2017 Adani Australia says the creation of jobs across its Carmichael mine, rail and port projects in regional Queensland is “well under way”.
Kairos commences gold drilling at Roe Hills in Pilbara (0) November 28, 2017 Following positive cobalt returns from initial aircore drilling results, which are now being dispatched for assaying, Kairos is commencing gold drilling as its second phase of operation.
South32 to spin off coal operations into ‘South Africa Energy Coal’ (0) November 28, 2017 From April 2018, BHP subsidiary South32 will invest R 4.3 billion ($395 million) to manage South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) as a stand-alone, extending the mine life of Klipspruit colliery ...
Torrens project JV secures SA exploration approval (0) November 28, 2017 Aeris Resources’ exploration program for the Torrens project in South Australia has been approved by the state government.
Vote for CFMEU super union receives overwhelming support (0) November 28, 2017 A vote to join the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) with the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) — forming ...
Bald Hill to produce lithium in first quarter 2018 (0) November 28, 2017 Lithium developer Tawana Resources says its Bald Hill joint venture project in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia is on track to be producing early next year.
Australia needs to ‘address legacy’ of abandoned mines, says environmental study (0) November 28, 2017 The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has released a report detailing the environmental impacts of Australian mining, and its findings suggest the mining sector requires address.
BHP considers Olympic Dam expansion to lift productivity (0) November 28, 2017 BHP expects to deliver $US1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) in productivity gains from its Australian operations over the next two years through projects like the expansion of Olympic Dam.
Australian gold production steady as Cadia output rises (0) November 28, 2017 Australian gold production has dipped slightly in the September 2017 quarter as several leading mines registered lower output.
Rio to collaborate with China on global exploration (0) November 27, 2017 Rio Tinto has formed a mineral exploration collaborative partnership with China’s Minmetals.
Resolute Mining sells 72,000oz of gold above budget price (0) November 27, 2017 Resolute Mining has implemented a gold hedge following sales of 72,000 ounces of gold at an average price of $1715 per ounce, representing a premium over its budget $1600 price.
Artemis, Novo granted permit at Pilbara gold project (0) November 27, 2017 Pilbara gold explorer Artemis Resources has secured a 20,000-tonne excess tonnage permit from the Western Australian Government for extraction of bulk samples from the Purdy’s Reward project.
Cobalt Blue and Castillo achieve success in Broken Hill (0) November 27, 2017 Cobalt Blue and Castillo Copper are both making progress on cobalt projects in the Broken Hill region of New South Wales; the former has raised $2.5 million through Korean and ...
Palmer notches $200m court win against Chinese (0) November 27, 2017 Businessman Clive Palmer has described his victory in the long-running royalties battle against Chinese state-owned government enterprise Citic Pacific in the Pilbara as a “win for all Australians”.
Boart Longyear unveils new line of diamond drill bits (0) November 27, 2017 Boart Longyear has launched a new line of Longyear diamond drilling bits with the release of the first solution in the range, the Longyear Green Bit. The Longyear Diamond Bit Colour Series ...
Gold expert urges caution on Pilbara exploration rush (0) November 27, 2017 Surbiton Associates director Sandra Close believes the excitement generated by the gold exploration rush gripping the Pilbara in Western Australia should be kept in perspective.
WA Government supports mining ban in Helena-Aurora Range (0) November 27, 2017 Western Australian Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has agreed with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) over its findings that the Helena and Aurora Range in the Yilgarn area should be protected ...
Australian miners save millions with better risk management (0) November 24, 2017 As the mining industry evolves, the role of the industry insurer has to evolve with it. Demand for commodities is constantly changing as governments and businesses pursue renewable energy targets. Yet ...
Venturex discovers gold at Whim Creek copper-zinc project in Pilbara (0) November 24, 2017 Venturex has announced that a review of previous exploration from its Mays Find prospect — part of the Whim Creek copper-zinc project in the Pilbara, Western Australia — has revealed ...
South32 CEO addresses Appin coal mine culture issues, stresses inclusivity (0) November 24, 2017 Global resources producer South32 has had its annual general meeting (AGM), and commented on workplace concerns, despite ‘strong financial results’.
WPG and Marmota propose joint development of SA gold project (0) November 24, 2017 Gold companies WPG Resources and Marmota are joining forces to investigate how they can cooperate to develop the latter’s Aurora Tank gold project in South Australia.
Syrah reaches production milestone at Balama graphite operation (0) November 24, 2017 Syrah Resources has produced its first bagged saleable flake graphite from the Balama project in Mozambique.
Argosy secures Mina Tincal lithium tenement in Salar del Rincon (0) November 24, 2017 Argosy Minerals has acquired the title to the Mina Tincal tenement in Argentina until May 2018, having completed its due diligence.
Rio Tinto extends Chinese iron ore joint venture (0) November 24, 2017 Rio Tinto is extending its 30-year Channar Mining Joint Venture with China’s Sinosteel Corp in the Pilbara.
Finders upgrades Lerokis deposit resources by 34% (0) November 24, 2017 Copper company Finders has reported increases in measured, indicated and inferred resources at its Lerokis deposit of up to 34 per cent.
Downer Blasting Services secures $240m of contracts (0) November 24, 2017 Downer Blasting Services (DBS) has recently been awarded $240 million of new work in both open cut and underground mines in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Head nut system innovation to improve worker safety (0) November 24, 2017 A new system for changing out head nuts on gyratory crushers promises to improve speed and safety in mining operations.
Mining tech start-ups honoured (0) November 23, 2017 Three promising Australian mining tech start-ups have taken home awards at the Igniting METS Accelerator program graduation night.
Galena Mining finds ‘exceptional drill results’ at Abra base in Gascoyne (0) November 23, 2017 Galena Mining has announced high-grade lead-silver-zinc findings from its drilling program at the Abra deposit in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Evolution pushes for more mining grads, new COO announced (0) November 23, 2017 Jake Klein, chairman of gold miner Evolution Mining, has explained in an address at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) that the industry needs to focus on making mining attractive ...
More gold nuggets discovered in the Pilbara (0) November 23, 2017 Gold explorer Kalamazoo Resources has discovered two nugget occurrences at The Sisters project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Battery Minerals secures $20 million in capital for graphite projects (0) November 22, 2017 WA graphite explorer Battery Minerals has received $19.5 million in share placements and $500,000 from its drilling contractor (in return for equity) in order to fund its Balama and Montepuez ...
Newcrest secures another exploration partnership (0) November 22, 2017 Gold miner Newcrest Mining has signed an option and farm-in agreement with Toronto-listed Mirasol Resources at the Altazor High Sulfidation Epithermal (HSE) gold project in Chile.
Gascoyne Resources raises $21m for gold exploration (0) November 22, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has announced today that it has raised $21.5 million in shareholder and investor funds for aggressive exploration of its Dalgaranga and Glenburgh gold projects
WA Government plan to revive gold royalty hike shot down (0) November 22, 2017 The Western Australian Government’s hopes of introducing a gold royalty hike in the state have again hit a dead end.
West Wits acquires three Pilbara conglomerate gold leases (0) November 22, 2017 Australian producer West Wits Mining has announced it has acquired three in-production gold mining leases in the Pilbara with the intention of expanding its Tambina project, estimated to host a ...
BHP granted extension for Samarco clean up (0) November 21, 2017 BHP and Vale have had a request approved by the Federal Prosecutors’ Office in Brazil to receive an additional 150 days — ending April 20 2018 — to continue negotiations ...
Swift Networks wins three lithium mining contracts (0) November 21, 2017 Swift Networks has won multi-year contracts to provide entertainment content and online services to mines run by Pilbara Minerals, Talison Lithium and Altura Mining.
Pybar wins Mt Lyell mine contract (0) November 21, 2017 Underground contractor Pybar Mining Services has been awarded a contract by Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) for the rehabilitation of the main decline at the Mt Lyell copper mine in ...
Aurelia to acquire Peak Mines for $US58m (0) November 21, 2017 Aurelia Mines has secured a deal to acquire the Peak Mines operations in New South Wales from Toronto-listed New Gold for $US58 million ($76.7 million).
Liebherr showcases autonomous haulage surface mining solution (0) November 21, 2017 Equipment manufacturer Liebherr has unveiled its latest autonomous haulage solution for the mining industry in Germany.
OZ extends Prominent Hill mine life to 2029 (0) November 21, 2017 OZ Minerals has extended the mine life at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia to 2029 by making another addition to its underground reserves.
Total secures contract with Thiess (0) November 21, 2017 Oil and gas company Total has been awarded a three-year lubricant contract with mining services company, Thiess.
An opportunity for Australia’s mid-tier miners to thrive (0) November 21, 2017 Australia’s mid-tier mining sector has hit a turning point, with higher commodity prices and cautious spending improving returns.
Managing impacts of open cut mine blasting (0) November 20, 2017 EnviroSuite’s Matt Scholl discusses how predictive software has been effective in managing the impacts of blasting activities. Open cut mining operations are constantly faced with the challenge of conducting mining blasts ...
Cornwall Resources – A Micromine Case Study (0) November 20, 2017 Cornwall Resources is a joint venture between AIM listed Strategic Minerals and ASX listed New Age Exploration Ltd., exploring the exciting Redmoor tin-tungsten deposit. The project is near to Callington, within ...
Production starts at Capricorn as copper prices spike (0) November 20, 2017 The refurbished Capricorn copper mine in north-west Queensland has reached production with prices for the base metal improving.
Another conglomerate-hosted gold Strike in the Pilbara (0) November 20, 2017 Strike Resources has identified the presence of conglomerate-hosted gold at its Paulsens East tenement in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BBI Group joins forces with Brockman in the Pilbara (0) November 20, 2017 Brockman Mining hopes to unlock the potential of its Marillana project in the Pilbara through an agreement that will give it access to BBI Group’s (BBIG) proposed iron ore infrastructure ...
Copper Mountain to acquire Altona in $93m deal (0) November 20, 2017 Toronto-listed Copper Mountain Mining Corp will acquire Australian copper aspirant Altona Mining to gain access to the Cloncurry project in Queensland.
Prospect Awards review: Collaborative contractor BGC wins second straight award (0) November 20, 2017 BGC Contracting stands out in Australia’s mining services environment with a focused strategy that is benefitting miners around the country.
Bauxite Resources officially responds to Mercantile takeover bid (0) November 17, 2017 On November 8, Mercantile announced it was attempting to make a takeover bid for half of its unowned shares in Bauxite Resources.
Prospect Awards review: Carob fuel solution secures environmental award for Columbus Group (0) November 17, 2017 Columbus Group won the Metso Excellence in Environmental Management at the 2017 Prospect Awards in Sydney for its research into carob fuel.
Kalamazoo and Legacy make gold breakthroughs in WA (0) November 17, 2017 Kalamazoo and Legacy Iron Ore have announced that they have made significant gold breakthroughs at the Dom’s Hill and Kangaroo Bore projects, respectively.
QGC makes Surat Basin drone deal with Boeing co. Insitu (0) November 17, 2017 QGC has made a deal with unmanned systems provider Insitu Pacific to supply remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) for the former’s Queensland operations.
Capital Mining pulls out of cannabis investment (0) November 17, 2017 Junior Australian explorer Capital Mining has announced it is pulling out of medical cannabis investment through subsidiary Capital Cannabis Ltd (CCL), not to be confused with Californian equity company Cannabis ...
Magnets and drill swarms: ways to mine an asteroid (0) November 17, 2017 Planetary Resources, one of the premier researchers of commercial deep space exploration, has highlighted potential methods to mine asteroids in future.
Lucky Queensland man discovers one kilogram gold nugget (0) November 16, 2017 A prospector in Queensland has discovered an enormous gold nugget weighing in at over 1.17 kilograms.
MCA bankroll protest groups gather at BHP AGM (0) November 16, 2017 Ken MacKenzie, the recently anointed chairman of BHP, has delivered a speech at the company’s annual general meeting in Melbourne today, while social justice groups gathered outside.
Zeta buys Axelrock for $50m: ups stakes in GME, Alliance, Seacrest (0) November 16, 2017 Investment company Zeta Resources has announced it is to purchase Axelrock, a move that will sizeably increasing its stake in three of holding company Axelrock’s subsidiaries
Prospect Awards review: Rinehart ramps up contribution to mining at Roy Hill (0) November 16, 2017 The success of the Roy Hill iron ore operations highlights a long list of achievements in mining for Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart.
BHP sees solar and wind potential for US legacy mines (0) November 16, 2017 BHP has partnered with US firm Rocky Mountain Institute on the Sunshine for Mines program, focused on redevelopment of disused mining sites.
Mining leads SEEK ad growth for 10th straight month (0) November 16, 2017 The mining, resources and energy sector has recorded the largest annual growth of all industries on online recruitment portal SEEK for the 10th month in a row.
Thundelarra makes gold discovery at Crown Prince in WA (0) November 15, 2017 Gold exploration company Thundelarra has reported a new gold discovery at its Crown Prince tenement in Western Australia.
Boss Resources sets uranium project record in South Australia (0) November 15, 2017 Boss Resources has announced that field leach trialling (FLT) at its Honeymoon project in South Australia has produced record high results at its facility.
AWE seeks up to $48m to fund Waitsia gas project (0) November 15, 2017 AWE will raise up to $48 million through a share placement and purchase plan to help fund stage two of its Waitsia gas project in Western Australia.
Fortescue ends power agreement (0) November 15, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has officially terminated a purchase agreement with TransAlta Corp at the South Hedland Power Station in Western Australia.
Consolidated Zinc ramps up Plomosas project (0) November 15, 2017 Australian company Consolidated Zinc is revising its strategy at its Plomosas zinc mine in Mexico following positive scoping study results confirming it as a 100,000-tonnes-a-year project.
Newcrest targets growth opportunities (0) November 15, 2017 Newcrest Mining’s chairman believes the gold miner is well positioned for growth. Peter Hay said with the business turnaround progressing well and the company’s balance sheet strengthened, Newcrest was in ...
Prospect Awards review: Gwalia gold mine grows old gracefully (0) November 15, 2017 The historic Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia is set for the next stage in its 120-year life after St Barbara launched an extension project at the site this year.
OZ Minerals to invest $19m at nickel-copper project (0) November 15, 2017 OZ Minerals will proceed to the next stage of a farm-in agreement with Cassini Resources at the West Musgrave nickel-copper project in Western Australia by investing $19 million.
Western Australia architect plans $100m mining museum project (0) November 14, 2017 Architecture firm Cox has unveiled plans for a $100 million Museum of Mining in Western Australia to be built in time for the state’s 2029 bicentenary.
Shell to dump $3.5 billion stake in Woodside (0) November 14, 2017 Oil and gas giant Shell is parting ways with Woodside Petroleum after a long relationship as a key shareholder of the Australian company.
Kalamazoo reports 85% grade estimate increase at Mixy project in WA (0) November 14, 2017 Gold-copper explorer Kalamazoo, which recently announced plans to ramp up gold exploration in the Pilbara, has released updated estimates from its Mixy gold deposit, part of its flagship Snake Well ...
Rio Amrun contract boosts Aboriginal employment opportunities (0) November 14, 2017 A contract awarded by Rio Tinto at the Amrun bauxite project in North Queensland has led to an Indigenous-owned business creating 25 jobs for local Aboriginal people.
Prospect Awards review: Moranbah North scoops top Australian mine honours (0) November 14, 2017 A focused approach to improving the overall performance of Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine has proven rewarding for the major mining company.
Artemis Resources finds first gold nuggets at Mt OscarWits (0) November 14, 2017 Artemis Resources has added extensive prospectivity to its Mt OscarWits conglomerate in Western Australia following the recovery of ‘watermelon seed’ gold nuggets.
NSW coal mining jobs at highest point since March 2015 (0) November 14, 2017 The strong turnaround in coal prices and increased demand for New South Wales coal at key export markets is delivering more mining jobs for the state.
Altura lithium scoping results: plans to double capacity (0) November 13, 2017 Altura has announced plans this morning for an immediate feasibility study to double capacity of its Pilgangoora lithium project following positive scoping results.
Castle clocks gold at Coolyia Creek project in Pilbara (0) November 13, 2017 An orientation visit by Castle Minerals at the Coolyia Creek project’s Mt Roe and Hardey conglomerates in Western Australia has confirmed extensive gold mineralisation that is “more widespread than expected”, ...
Lucapa finds eighth Lulo diamond over 100ct (0) November 13, 2017 Australian-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a high-value 129.58 carat diamond from the Lulo operation in Angola, the mine’s eighth gem that has exceeded 100 carats.
Aurizon backs acquisition of Wiggins Island coal terminal (0) November 13, 2017 Rail operator Aurizon has confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with several parties about an acquisition and restructuring of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).