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Kalium Lakes to become one of world’s lowest cost potash producers (0) March 4, 2019 Kalium Lakes’ front-end engineering design (FEED) works at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia have delivered improved production and financial outcomes.
Vale CEO steps down over dam disaster (0) March 4, 2019 Vale chief executive officer Fabio Schvartsman has temporarily resigned from his role due to controversy related to the Brumadinho tailings dam disaster in Brazil in January.
Hancock-owned company invests in Victorian gold project (0) March 4, 2019 Gold Exploration Victoria (GEV) is investing just over $13 million to acquire around 11 per cent of Perth-based explorer Catalyst Metals.
Coolgardie Minerals enters voluntary administration (0) March 4, 2019 Coolgardie Minerals has entered voluntary administration following the commencement of gold ore production at its Geko project in Western Australia in November last year.
Australia achieves record gold production in 2018 (0) March 4, 2019 Australia’s gold producers have capitalised on a surging price for the precious metal by delivering an all-time production record last year.
BMA builds Bowen Basin apprenticeship program (0) March 4, 2019 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has welcomed a large intake of local apprentices to sites across the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Westgold cancels purchase of Doray gold projects (0) March 1, 2019 Westgold Resources will not go ahead with its planned purchase of Doray Minerals’ Andy Well and Gnaweeda gold projects announced in December last year.
Western Australia up to second in rankings as a place to invest (0) March 1, 2019 Western Australia is the only Australian state or territory to feature in the top 10 of the Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies for the second straight year.
Hastings Deering delivers haul truck service contract for New Hope (0) March 1, 2019 New Hope Group has completed a $10 million refit of its large haul trucks at the New Acland coal mine in Queensland.
Major contracts push Decmil to strong start in 2019 (0) March 1, 2019 Several Tier 1 mining contracts have helped push engineering contractor Decmil into profitability in its first-half report for 2019.
OZ Minerals, Unearthed to speed up mineral exploration with $1m competition (0) March 1, 2019 OZ Minerals has released two terabytes of project data online for the discovery of new exploration targets at the Mount Woods tenements of the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South ...
BGC ramps up contracting business sale process (0) March 1, 2019 BGC is exploring options for the sale of the group’s national contract mining, maintenance and civil construction business, BGC Contracting.
Rio Tinto to be part of climate change solution, not problem (0) February 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its transition to a low carbon future, emphasising it is the only major mining company without coal.
Hancock makes $591m offer to buy out Riversdale Resources (0) February 28, 2019 Hancock Prospecting has announced its intent to purchase the remaining shares in Canadian company Riversdale Resources that it doesn’t already own.
BHP diversifies leadership by promoting three women (0) February 28, 2019 BHP has bolstered its executive leadership team with four appointments, including the addition of three women.
Rio Tinto to return $US13.5 billion to shareholders (0) February 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has declared a victory for its “value-over-volume” strategy as it announced plans to return a record $US13.5 billion ($18.9 billion) to shareholders following a strong 2018.
Australian universities world’s top institutions for mining (0) February 28, 2019 Four out of the world’s top six universities for engineering – mineral and mining are found in Australia, the 2019 QS World University Rankings reported.
Civmec contract at South Flank to create up to 80 jobs (0) February 28, 2019 Civmec has secured a fabrication and assembly contract at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Lucapa secures first diamond sales from Mothae plant (0) February 28, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company’s first sale from its new Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa has returned $5.3 million at a tender in Antwerp, Belgium.
Rio Tinto reveals Paterson Province discovery (0) February 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has released long-awaited details of a promising copper-gold discovery at the Winu project in the Yeneena Basin of the Paterson Province in Western Australia.
AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing to advance lithium prospect (0) February 27, 2019 AVZ Minerals has raised $9.8 million which will fast-track its Manono lithium and tin project in the Congo toward production.
OZ Minerals growth strategy boosted by Prominent Hill (0) February 27, 2019 OZ Minerals is well placed to execute a major company expansion in South Australia this year with the completion of construction at Carrapateena and the ramp-up of operations at Prominent ...
Australia among top contributors to global mining deal value (0) February 27, 2019 The global value of financial deals in the mining industry fell by just under 15 per cent in 2018 despite an overall increase in mergers and acquisitions, according to research ...
BHP finds no significant deficiencies in stability of tailings dams (0) February 27, 2019 In the wake of ICMM’s announcement of new global tailings facilities standard for its members, BHP, its member company said it had increased the rigour of its management of tailings ...
National Group and BHP pair up for Peak Downs excavator delivery (0) February 27, 2019 The National Group has closed out a record breaking 2018 and started 2019 off with a bang by delivering a pair of brand new excavators into Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Clean coal demand drives Yancoal growth aspirations (0) February 27, 2019 Yancoal Australia has highlighted a continued energy industry demand for high efficiency thermal coal after posting record production and earnings for 2018.
Miners to get global standard for tailings facilities (0) February 27, 2019 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will develop an international standard for tailings facilities for its member companies, of which include BHP and Vale.
Ausdrill secures $123m African extension (0) February 27, 2019 Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has been awarded an $US88 million ($123 million) contract extension with Ghana Manganese Company.
Rema Tip Top pioneers training approach (0) February 27, 2019 The Rema Tip Top Academy in Perth was borne from an industry-wide demand for skilled labour, producing specialised tradespeople aligned to national certification standards and demonstrating best practice techniques, skills ...
Macmahon on track to achieve billion-dollar guidance (0) February 26, 2019 Macmahon enjoyed increased activity in key projects during the six months ending December 2018, which puts the company on track to earning a billion dollar revenue this mid-year.
Altura closes in on nameplate lithium target at Pilgangoora (0) February 26, 2019 Recent improvements to Altura Mining’s processing plant at Pilgangoora has seen the company edge ever closer to its lithium nameplate capacity.
Phosphate Hill to potentially take $120m hit as QLD rail repairs advance (0) February 26, 2019 Queensland Rail has created a taskforce to expedite repairs to over 200 kilometres of track on the Mount Isa line affected by the recent floods in the state.
Moranbah North operations restart (0) February 26, 2019 Anglo American has reportedly resumed operations at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland following last week’s underground incident at the site.
Barrick launches $25bn bid for Newmont (0) February 26, 2019 Barrick Gold has officially unveiled an offer to merge with Newmont Mining after several days of anticipation it would make a tilt for the gold rival.
AuStar inches closer to production at Victorian gold mines (0) February 26, 2019 AuStar Gold has transitioned its focus from exploration to production as it was advancing development of the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines in Victoria.
Millennium to build second underground mine at Nullagine (0) February 25, 2019 Millennium Minerals will raise around $15 million to develop a second underground mine and ramp-up exploration at Nullagine in the Pilbara.
Airman’s box-type compressor still a mining favourite (0) February 25, 2019 If there’s a service truck out at a remote mining site, the likelihood is it will have a box-style Airman portable diesel compressor mounted on its back.
Boss Resources to fast track Honeymoon uranium restart (0) February 25, 2019 Boss Resources could be well placed to meet the needs of a burgeoning uranium bull market after reporting a 30 per cent mineral resource increase at the Honeymoon mine restart ...
Weir Minerals backs industry partnerships as key to process optimisation (0) February 25, 2019 Weir Minerals has emphasised that suppliers need to maintain close ties with mining clients in order to effectively optimise processes.
Evolution gains access to East Kundana with Tribune investment (0) February 25, 2019 Evolution Mining has invested $41.3 million in Tribune Resources, owner of a key stake in the East Kundana gold operation in the Goldfields, Western Australia.
GR Engineering puts delays aside to secure new contracts (0) February 25, 2019 GR Engineering has maintained a contract winning streak that carried on to the December 2019 half year amid project development delays.
Ausdrill riding high on Barminco acquisition as expansion push continues (0) February 25, 2019 Ausdrill has reaped the benefits of last year’s Barminco acquisition, posting significant increased profit and revenue over the last half year.
Still room for fun as Northparkes $220m block cave gets under way (0) February 25, 2019 From shaking out moves at the Parkes Elvis Festival to commencing its next block cave mine, it’s all happening for Northparkes Mines.
Barrick considers Newmont takeover bid (0) February 25, 2019 The Canadian company has reviewed the opportunity to merge with the United States-based Newmont in an all-share, nil premium transaction.
Anglo American focuses on safety amid productivity gains (0) February 22, 2019 Anglo American produced 10 per cent more copper last year than in 2012 with just half the number of assets, the company revealed in its annual report.
Adani’s coal mine approval could take two years (0) February 22, 2019 Adani could wait up to two years to receive two environmental clearances for its Carmichael coal operations in Queensland, according to a Queensland Government official.
AusProof launches PES 60A plug and receptacle range (0) February 22, 2019 The launch of the PES 60A range now gives customers the opportunity to select from a greater AusProof range, offering a suite of high voltage couplers to low voltage restrained ...
First gold shipment from Hellyer heads to Korea (0) February 22, 2019 Mining revival in Tasmania sets sail with Hellyer gold mine’s first shipment of silver-lead-gold concentrate from the port of Burnie.
Glencore caps coal output in response to climate change (0) February 22, 2019 Australia’s largest coal company Glencore has taken the decision to maintain its coal output at current levels “to meet the growing needs of a lower carbon economy”.
Kirkland Lake sets 1Moz target in 2019 as Fosterville booms (0) February 22, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold could complete its rapid rise towards becoming a one million ounce a year gold producer sooner than the company previously expected.
Albemarle awards Kemerton lithium work to BGC Contracting (0) February 21, 2019 BGC Contracting has diversified into Western Australia’s ‘Lithium Valley’ for the first time with an earthworks construction contract at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium project.
Kalium Lakes to receive $74 million NAIF loan (0) February 21, 2019 Kalium Lakes has moved forward with its plans to become Australia’s first domestic producer of sulphate of potash (SOP) with the approval of a major funding boost.
MinRes earnings impacted by continued expansion works (0) February 21, 2019 Mineral Resources’ continued growth through acquisitions and project development has hit the company’s earnings in its latest financial report.
Constant upskilling key to remaining employable amid automation (0) February 21, 2019 Recruiting experts Hays has a few advice in helping workers embrace the age of automation, with half of Australian workers already seeing a shift in their responsibilities, an online poll ...
Emeco to invest $90m on equipment to drive mining growth (0) February 21, 2019 Mining equipment specialist Emeco Holdings will spend around $90 million on new assets to contribute to earnings and cash generation in the 2020 financial year.
Iluka nears Cataby completion amid mineral sands upswing (0) February 21, 2019 Iluka Resources has achieved strong results from its mineral sands operations in 2018, including a new production record for synthetic rutile.
Curtin calls for better protection of mine site animals (0) February 21, 2019 Curtin University research has found that the impact of mining on animals is overlooked in most site restoration assessments.
Moranbah North suspends coal operations following tragic accident (0) February 21, 2019 Anglo American has stopped production at its Moranbah North mine in central Queensland following a fatal incident yesterday.
Rio Tinto to bolster tailings management after Vale incident (0) February 21, 2019 Rio Tinto plans to strengthen how its global portfolio of tailings dams is managed in the wake of Vale’s latest disaster in Brazil.
More jobs growth in Western Australia (0) February 20, 2019 Western Australia ushers in the new year with a 2.7 per cent increase in job vacancies last month, crowning it as the dominant state in the mining sector.
Fortescue shows strong growth on back of improving market (0) February 20, 2019 Fortescue has posted a large boost to profits and a surge in iron ore prices for the six months ending December 31, 2018.
BHP productivity plans stall due to outages, train derailment (0) February 20, 2019 BHP has stated that productivity will be “broadly flat” in the 2019 financial year according to chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie.
CSIRO technology extracts phosphate from lower grade ores (0) February 20, 2019 CSIRO has developed a smelting process that allows soluble phosphate to be produced from low value ores, eliminating hazardous waste and improving environmental sustainability.
BHP hands out South Flank contract to Clough (0) February 19, 2019 BHP has awarded its latest contract for the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Clough.
Evolution goes underground at Cowal with Pybar (0) February 19, 2019 Evolution Mining’s expansion of the Cowal gold operations in New South Wales has moved forward with the award of an underground development contract to Pybar.
Brazil to decommission all upstream tailings dams by 2021 (0) February 19, 2019 The Brazilian Government has elected to impose a ban on all upstream tailings dams in light of Vale’s tailings dam disaster in January that killed at least 169 people.
New Hope pursues New Acland approval after Land Court breakthrough (0) February 19, 2019 New Hope Group has advanced to the next step of the embattled New Acland coal mine stage three project approvals process as it seeks final go ahead for the long-awaited ...
Aus Tin mines first ore block at Granville following mine expansion (0) February 19, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has recommenced mining at its Granville East mine in Tasmania, following the completion of a new tailings storage facility as part of the level two expansion of ...
Kalium Lakes given the go-ahead for Beyondie SOP project (0) February 19, 2019 Kalium Lakes has been granted all required approvals for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Lucapa unearths 12th Lulo diamond above 100 carats (0) February 19, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 128-carat diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, the 12th 100-plus carat gem it has secured from the African site.
Monadelphous contract at BHP’s South Flank to create 400 jobs (0) February 19, 2019 Monadelphous has been granted a construction works contract worth $108 million at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Glencore ups intake of apprentices in Australia (0) February 19, 2019 Glencore is supporting its status as one of Australia’s leading mining industry employers by boosting its number of apprentices in 2019.
Fortescue defends autonomous system after trucks collide (0) February 18, 2019 An autonomous truck at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek iron mine in the Pilbara has reversed into another stationary truck, the company confirmed on Friday.
AvidSys saves 150 jobs with purchase of RCR businesses (0) February 18, 2019 Indian-owned company AvidSys Group has purchased the remaining parts of RCR Tomlinson – RCR Resources, RCR Power and RCR Water West – following the recently announced sale of RCR Mining ...
Sedgman denied $49.9 million in costs dispute with Heron Resources (0) February 18, 2019 A claim from contractor Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs from contractor Heron has been rejected by the contract superintendent.
Lepidico develops battery-grade chemical producing lithium technology (0) February 18, 2019 Lepidico will concentrate its production of high purity lithium hydroxide rather than lithium carbonate, due to customer preferences for the battery compound.
Smart connections: How the Internet of Things is changing asset management (0) February 18, 2019 The opportunities with new technologies are endless and the capability of Cat product to connect remotely is leading the way in technology solutions for mining and exploration.
NRW locks in $62m rail contract with Fortescue (0) February 18, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has now officially awarded NRW Holdings an ambitious rail project contract first announced at the end of last year.
Adani coal development threatened by rare bird (0) February 18, 2019 Adani has labelled a draft report that recommends against the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland being developed because of its management plan for the rare black-throated finch ...
Civmec contracted by Albemarle to develop WA lithium plant (0) February 18, 2019 Engineering services company Civmec has been chosen by Albemarle Lithium to construct a lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia.
Flooded rail track in QLD to be repaired earlier than expected (0) February 15, 2019 A flooded rail track that has significantly impacted mineral shipments from major miners such as Glencore could be repaired ahead of schedule, according to railway operator Queensland Rail.
NRW grows business after finalising RCR acquisitions (0) February 15, 2019 NRW Holdings head Jules Pemberton says the company has received “positive engagements” from clients following its acquisition of two RCR Tomlinson companies.
Three quarters of mining jobs to change within five years (0) February 15, 2019 Technology adoption and innovation in the resources sector will have significant impact on hiring, with industry employment projections set to increase over the next five years, a report by advisory ...
Scott Morrison and Matt Canavan criticise anti-mining advocates (0) February 15, 2019 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has decried anti-mining advocates in a speech to the Minerals Council in Canberra as the coalition government revealed new plans for mining.
BHP seeks 75% copper growth project at Olympic Dam (0) February 15, 2019 BHP’s growth aspirations to significantly increase copper output at Olympic Dam have been recognised by the South Australian Government with major development status.
Gruyere JV targets 120,000oz gold in 2019 (0) February 15, 2019 The Gruyere gold joint venture expects to produce up to 120,000 ounces from the Western Australia operation this year after production starts in the June quarter.
Panoramic first shipment from Savannah restart sets sail (0) February 15, 2019 Panoramic Resources has shipped first concentrate from the company’s recommissioned Savannah project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Resources sector set for growth despite rising competition (0) February 14, 2019 The Morrison Government has released a new national resources plan to maintain the competitiveness of Australia’s resources sector.
South32 puts tailings management front and centre (0) February 14, 2019 South32 has highlighted tailings safety in its latest 2019 half-year report, emphasising the company’s dam management standard.
Cadia strengthens Newcrest profit with record output (0) February 14, 2019 Newcrest Mining more than doubled its half-yearly profit amid lower gold and copper prices, thanks to record high production at the Cadia operations in New South Wales.
Myanmar Metals confirms Bawdwin JV as world’s largest lead resource (0) February 14, 2019 A new report has confirmed Myanmar Metals’ Bawdwin project as the world’s largest primary lead resource, with an indicated resource of 37.2 million tonnes.
More mergers and acquisitions in store for 2019 (0) February 14, 2019 Australia hit a new record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) not seen since 2015 last year, totalling $164.1 billion in deals, with energy mining and utilities topping the target sectors.
Peabody praised for transforming Wilkie Creek site into grazing land (0) February 14, 2019 Peabody has received certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating nearly 90 hectares of the Wilkie Creek open cut mine in the Darling Downs region.
BHP commits $1.34bn to petroleum ventures (0) February 14, 2019 BHP has approved two major funding packages worth a combined $US952 million ($1.34 billion) to advance its petroleum prospects offshore the United States and Mexico.
Mandalay secures $45.7m to support gold development in Victoria (0) February 13, 2019 Mandalay Resources has raised $C43 million ($45.7 million) in funding to help develop operations such as the Costerfield gold-antimony operation in Victoria.
Evolution makes strides on back of positive cash returns (0) February 13, 2019 Evolution Mining continues to invest in the extension of mine life and production growth across Cowal in New South Wales and Mt Carlton in Queensland, while maintaining a positive cashflow ...
Wage pressure ‘inevitable’ as skills shortages worsen (0) February 13, 2019 Recruitment agency Hays expects skills shortages in mining to be a major concern as the sector competes with other growth industries around Australia.
Northern Star exploration signals growth for Pogo (0) February 13, 2019 Northern Star’s Pogo gold mine could see a boost to its mineral resource after returning strong exploration results outside of the existing resource.
Sandvik commissions new Australian dealer for mobile crushers (0) February 13, 2019 Sandvik has appointed Porter Group as its agent for Sandvik’s range of mobile crushers and screens for the whole of Australia.
John Howard to headline 2019 Diggers & Dealers (0) February 13, 2019 Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Coal Council slams Rocky Hill mine rejection in NSW (0) February 12, 2019 The Coal Council of Australia (CCA) has condemned the New South Wales Land and Environment Court’s decision to refuse Gloucester Resources’ appeal over the Rocky Hill mine development.
CIMIC secures major contract with Australia Pacific LNG (0) February 12, 2019 CIMIC Group has won a $90 million contract with Australia Pacific LNG to deliver over 300 coal seam gas wells in the Surat Basin, Queensland.
Newcrest tightens focus with $42m divestment (0) February 12, 2019 Newcrest Mining is selling its Séguéla gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, to Canadian miner Roxgold for $US30 million ($42.5 million).
Neometals makes start at battery recycling plant (0) February 12, 2019 Perth-based Neometals has commissioned the first stage of its lithium-ion battery recycling pilot project with SGS in Canada.
Flinders Mines plan to delist from ASX hits snag (0) February 11, 2019 The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in relation to Flinders Mines’ attempt to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Resolute not impacted by QLD monsoon at Ravenswood (0) February 11, 2019 Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland has avoided damage from the the extreme weather affecting the state over the past few weeks.
Intermin sets up $40m acquisition of Coolgardie gold project (0) February 11, 2019 Intermin Resources has secured an exclusivity deed with Focus Minerals to potentially acquire the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia for $40 million.
ERA increases rehab costs for Ranger uranium project (0) February 11, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has revised the rehabilitation cost for its Ranger uranium project in the Northern Territory following finalisation of its closure feasibility study.
NSW court blocks Gloucester coal development (0) February 11, 2019 The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal from miner Gloucester Resources regarding the refusal of its development application for the Rocky Hill coking coal mine.
UNSW proposes moon mining for rocket fuel (0) February 8, 2019 A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research team plans to investigate the prospect of mining water from the moon to help produce rocket fuel.
BHP continues Olympic Dam trial of light electric vehicles (0) February 8, 2019 BHP is trialling zero-emissions vehicles at the Olympic Dam operation in South Australia in an attempt to reduce exposure to particulate matter.
MICROMINE integrates in push for mining digitisation (0) February 8, 2019 Mining technology company MICROMINE has stated that the integration of the company’s services with third-party systems is key for advancing mining technology.
Fortescue, Rio Tinto prices rally as Vale declares force majeure (0) February 8, 2019 Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale’s has dropped significantly.
Altura Mining pushes lithium ramp up with funding package (0) February 7, 2019 Altura Mining is closing in on its capacity target of 220,000 tonnes per year at its flagship lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia.
Alliance Mineral Assets achieves lithium production record (0) February 7, 2019 Alliance Mineral Assets has posted record monthly production at the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum mine in Western Australia.
Barminco wins $100m Hindustan Zinc contract (0) February 7, 2019 Barminco has been awarded a $100 million underground mining services contract from Hindustan Zinc at the Rampura Agucha mine in India.
Glencore coal operations in Queensland hit by heavy rain (0) February 7, 2019 Production at Glencore’s Collinsville and Newlands coal mines in northern Queensland have been affected by heavy rain.
Epiroc product manager Jaco Naude discusses what inspires him (0) February 7, 2019 Epiroc creates a work environment that demonstrates its core values of innovation, collaboration and commitment for all employees.
Newmont pipeline for Tanami receives NT approval (0) February 7, 2019 The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has received conditional consent from the Northern Territory Government to operate the 440-kilometre Tanami gas pipeline serving Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine.
Coal leads Australian mining to 2018 export record (0) February 6, 2019 Australia’s resources exports delivered a record $248 billion in revenue in 2018, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Iron ore on way to $US100/tonne as Vale clampdown continues (0) February 6, 2019 The global iron ore price is expected to temporarily rise above $US100 ($138) per tonne due to fallout from Vale’s recent tailings dam disaster in Brazil, according to Capital Economics.
BHP forms alliance to clean up mining impacted lands and water (0) February 6, 2019 BHP has formed a partnership aimed at finding a sustainable way to both clean up legacy mining impacts and develop biomass to be used as feedstock for biofuels from the ...
CIMIC growth led by ‘strong performance of the mining sector’ (0) February 6, 2019 CIMIC Group has cited its mining contracts as a key factor in the company’s growth throughout 2018.
PitBull: The toughest hose reel designed with safety in mind (0) February 6, 2019 Many Australian mining companies and contractors have moved to Pit Bull hose reels for their rugged construction and user safety.
Production to restart at historic Victorian gold mines (0) February 5, 2019 Victorian gold mining is set for another boost with AuStar Gold on the verge of launching production from the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines.
Gold Fields to install massive hybrid solar facility at Granny Smith (0) February 5, 2019 South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to create a massive solar power generation system to help power the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton, Western ...
Glencore’s strong coal haul reflects operational recovery (0) February 5, 2019 Glencore Australia has overcome inclement weather and industrial action in the 2017 financial year to post a 7 per cent increase in annual coal production to 129.4 million tonnes for ...
OZ Minerals awards Carrapateena contract to GR Engineering (0) February 5, 2019 GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with OZ Minerals for the design and construction of a wellfield at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
RCR cleanout ramps up with $3m sale of energy division (0) February 5, 2019 The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) has revealed its recent purchase of RCR Tomlinson’s energy division cost the company $3 million in cash.
CU-River Mining to transform power station site in SA jobs boost (0) February 4, 2019 CU-River Mining has purchased the site of two former Port Augusta power stations from Flinders Power so that it can be turned into a $250 million port facility in the ...
Heron disputes $49.9m Woodlawn costs claim from Sedgman (0) February 4, 2019 Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs for works at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Lucapa secures $23m in historic diamond tender (0) February 4, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company, with its joint venture partners, has sold $US16.7 million ($22.9 million) of diamonds from its Lulo alluvial mine at a historic tender in Angola.
Low cost in-pit crushing option seals the deal for McLanahan (0) February 4, 2019 When one of Queensland’s newest contract miners was seeking low-cost solutions for processing raw coking coal, McLanahan was always the first port of call.
SIMEC continues deal with Havilah at iron ore projects (0) February 4, 2019 SIMEC Mining has extended its exclusivity period at Havilah Resources’ Maldorky and Grants iron ore projects in South Australia.
Sandvik releases large-scale underground loader (0) February 4, 2019 Sandvik has introduced the LH621i intelligent loader for large-scale underground production and mine development.
China’s commodity consumption is influencing metal prices (0) February 3, 2019 China dominates the global supply and demand of metals, and Asia is at the very centre of the debate on the future of the international mining industry.
Western Australian Government delivers battery industry strategy (0) February 1, 2019 The McGowan Government has launched the Western Australian Future Battery Industry Strategy, designed to aid the state’s growth as a battery minerals exporter.
Mining top industry for job ad growth in 2018 (0) February 1, 2019 Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on ...
Labor plans to stop Wallarah 2 coal project despite federal approval (0) February 1, 2019 Wyong Coal’s long-gestating Wallarah 2 coal project in New South Wales may have secured a federal government approval, but the project could still be nixed if Labor wins the next ...
Newmont awards Tanami contract to WorleyParsons (0) February 1, 2019 WorleyParsons has won a contract from Newmont Mining for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
QLD explorers hunt for next major discovery (0) February 1, 2019 The Queensland Government has unlocked more land for exploration companies to identify the next generation of resources projects.
Independence Group achieves production records at WA operations (0) February 1, 2019 Independence Group is on track to reach its guidance after delivering record results from the Nova and Tropicana mines in Western Australia.
BHP and Rio Tinto support Uluru Statement from the Heart (0) February 1, 2019 Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its objectives to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution and to establish ...
NRW Holdings to buy RCR Mining (0) January 31, 2019 NRW Holdings will purchase RCR Tomlinson’s mining and heat treatment divisions in the next two weeks for $10 million.
Northparkes Mines’ $220m expansion to create up to 180 jobs (0) January 31, 2019 Northparkes Mines has announced the final approval of a new block cave mine for its successful copper operation in the Parkes region of Central West New South Wales.
Flinders Mines postpones delisting due to shareholder backlash (0) January 31, 2019 Flinders Mines has postponed its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to deal with applications made to the Takeovers Panel by shareholders who disagree with the company’s plans.
Fortescue prices climb as West Pilbara Fines delight China (0) January 31, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is making a strong first impression with its higher grade product in China as prices for iron ore have increased for the miner.
Australian Bauxite ramps up operations at Tasmanian mine (0) January 31, 2019 Australian Bauxite has launched mining and screening at the Bald Hill mine in northern Tasmania to prepare for its next cargo of seaborne cement-grade product.
Iron ore prices rise on Brazil dam disaster concerns (0) January 31, 2019 Iron ore prices have been bolstered by the threat of supply disruptions caused by last week’s tailings dam disaster in Brazil.
MACA to extend Emerald relationship with $303m contract (0) January 31, 2019 MACA has secured a $US220 million ($303 million) agreement with Renaissance Minerals to supply equipment and mining services at the Okvau gold project in Cambodia.
Adani receives nearly 14,500 applications for Carmichael jobs (0) January 30, 2019 Adani has revealed that 14,498 job applications were received for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland by the end of December.
Sandfire stays on course as Monty ramps up (0) January 30, 2019 Sandfire Resources has maintained production guidance for the 2019 financial year following strong output in the December quarter and ramp up s at the Monty copper-gold mine.
Cadia production record boosts Newcrest output (0) January 30, 2019 Newcrest Mining has increased production at each of its four gold mines in the December quarter.
Syrah overcomes Balama fire to keep production on track (0) January 30, 2019 Syrah Resources has posted strong results in the December 2018 quarter in spite of production issues caused by a fire at the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique last October.
OZ Minerals strikes greenfields discovery deal with Red Metal (0) January 30, 2019 OZ Minerals and Red Metal have formed a joint venture agreement aimed at fast tracking the search for greenfields discoveries at projects in Western Australia and Queensland.
Conveyor Pulleys Australia becomes part of Fenner Dunlop group (0) January 30, 2019 Belle Banne Conveyor Services (BBCS) has acquired the Conveyor Pulleys Australia (CPA) business from Longship Enterprises.
Gold sector welcomes back $US1300 prices (0) January 29, 2019 The gold spot price has reached just over $US1300 ($1814) for the first time since May 2018.
Nominate for the 2019 Prospect Awards (0) January 29, 2019 The 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, the annual event celebrating the mining industry’s top talent, is accepting nominations for each category until August 9.
Latest Vale tailings dam breach could affect Samarco talks (0) January 29, 2019 A dam disaster in Brazil that left 60 people dead and over 300 missing last Friday has cast a new light on the safety record of iron ore major Vale.
Gruyere gold JV delivers first ore ahead of production launch (0) January 29, 2019 First ore has been mined on schedule at the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia this month.
Disruption, community expectations key challenges: Deloitte (0) January 29, 2019 Mining companies must navigate a market characterised by constant disruption and changing community expectations, according to Deloitte’s Tracking the Trends 2019.
Rio Tinto awards 100th contract in Pilbara work program (0) January 25, 2019 Rio Tinto’s procurement program in the Pilbara, Western Australia has achieved a milestone through the award of its 100th local work package in the region.
Australian Mines’ Sconi joins ranks of ‘prescribed projects’ in QLD (0) January 25, 2019 Australian Mines has received a prescribed project status from the Queensland Government for its Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium operations in Greenvale in North Queensland.
Pilbara Minerals ramps up Pilgangoora towards commercial start (0) January 25, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has set out ambitious plans for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, including a tentative stage three expansion for 2021.
Resolute kickstarts Ravenswood expansion with QLD Government agreement (0) January 25, 2019 Resolute Mining has begun the strategic review of Ravenswood operations’ expansion in Queensland, amid indecision of the gold mine’s future ownership.
NT lithium project gets Core contractor team (0) January 25, 2019 Core Lithium has awarded preferred contractor status for three components of the company’s Finniss lithium project near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Western Australia leads job growth in 2018 (0) January 25, 2019 Western Australia saw the highest rise in mining job vacancies in 2018 among Australia’s states and territories, according to a report from DFP Resources.
Epiroc manager discusses what inspires her (0) January 25, 2019 Finance manager Claudia Ledesma discusses in the latest video from Epiroc what inspires her about working for the company and being in the industry.
Sandvik launches ‘most durable’ xSeries blast hole drills (0) January 25, 2019 Sandvik has added a new diesel-powered rotary blast hole drills to its xSeries family, adding intelligence and improved operator ergonomics that facilitates safe drilling.
Adani’s road to Carmichael edges forward as work begins (0) January 25, 2019 Adani has launched roadworks for access to the Carmichael coal project in Queensland despite delays securing a key environmental approval from the state government.
Rio Tinto awards $65m Koodaideri contract to NRW (0) January 24, 2019 NRW Holdings has scooped a $65 million contract to deliver bulk earthworks at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore development in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Evolution gold production takes unexpected hits (0) January 24, 2019 Evolution Mining has overcome a series of “unanticipated events” at its gold mines to keep production on track to reach guidance this financial year.
Galaxy Resources lifts Mt Cattlin lithium outlook (0) January 24, 2019 Galaxy Resources has continued to perform positively at its global operations in Australia, Argentina and Canada to finish with zero debt.
OZ Minerals pushes for major project growth in 2019 (0) January 24, 2019 OZ Minerals will focus on a series of major project developments in 2019 after generating $1.1 billion in net revenues and exceeding its production guidance last year.
Western Areas advances Odysseus amid market volatility (0) January 24, 2019 Western Areas has shown strong progress at the Odysseus project at the Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia, with its stage two early works program kicking off with contractor Barminco on ...
China top concern for mining and metals (0) January 24, 2019 Slowdown in the Chinese economy is the biggest risk to the mining and metals sector in 2019, according to a survey of 51 key decision makers.
Minprovise gives something back to Pilbara community (0) January 24, 2019 Since being established in 2004, Australian mining services company Minprovise has continually endeavoured to give back to the communities and individuals around them that have contributed to the company’s exponential ...
Thyssenkrupp secures crusher contract with OZ Minerals (0) January 24, 2019 Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has signed a contract with Oz Minerals to supply crushing equipment to the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Northern Star builds momentum with Pogo ramp up (0) January 23, 2019 Northern Star Resources has reported productivity gains at the Pogo gold project in Alaska, United States as it settles in at last year’s acquisition.
Kalium Lakes secures Australian-first government approval for potash project (0) January 23, 2019 Kalium Lakes has received approval from the Australian Government for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara, Western Australia.
Western Australia drives mining comeback (0) January 23, 2019 Rising investment in Western Australian mining projects and record sales in 2017–18 could see the mining industry return to the conditions of the mining boom, according to research from IBISWorld.
Coal’s role in Labor’s hydrogen plan (0) January 23, 2019 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) stands behind the Federal Opposition’s national strategy to develop the country’s hydrogen sector, noting that “Australia is already leading the way”.
Valmec adds $22m of work in gas sector (0) January 23, 2019 Valmec has been awarded a contract with Jemena for facility construction works at the Atlas gas project in South West Queensland.
Airobotics secures approval for remote Australian drone operation (0) January 23, 2019 Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for ...
Queensland tackles mine safety with India (0) January 23, 2019 The Queensland Government has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Government to focus on mine safety management plans.
Sandvik acquires battery electric vehicle specialist (0) January 23, 2019 Sandvik has acquired privately-owned Artisan Vehicle Systems, a United States-based manufacturer of battery-powered underground mining equipment.
Australian Mines invests in North QLD to support Sconi development (0) January 22, 2019 Australian Mines has acquired 13 acres of freehold land to develop its Sconi cobalt-nickel scandium project in North Queensland.
Mineral Resources executes Marillana iron ore JV in Pilbara (0) January 22, 2019 Mineral Resources has declared its farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining for the Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, unconditional.
Sheffield secures LNG deal with Woodside and EDL for Thunderbird (0) January 22, 2019 Sheffield Resources has made a deal with Woodside Energy and Energy Developments (EDL) for the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) to the Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley ...
Train derailment, Olympic Dam outage hit BHP productivity for $US600m (0) January 22, 2019 BHP has revealed a $US600 million ($838.2 million) hit to its productivity following three high-profile unplanned outages.
Komatsu shifts AHS towards dedicated private LTE network (0) January 22, 2019 Komatsu America has qualified its FrontRunner Autonomous haulage System (AHS) to operate on private long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology.
National Group delivers two excavators to BHP coal mines (0) January 21, 2019 National Group has started 2019 in the same way it finished 2018 by delivering a pair of excavators into Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
GR Engineering wins $50m mine waste facility contract (0) January 21, 2019 GR Engineering Services has won a $50 million contract with a public unlisted infrastructure development company Tellus for the Sandy Ridge project’s underground waste facility in Western Australia.
Sandfire explores MOD Resources acquisition (0) January 21, 2019 Sandfire Resources has responded to media reports regarding its purported takeover of MOD Resources.
Swift bolsters resources sector contract portfolio (0) January 21, 2019 Communications provider Swift Networks has won multiple extensions, expansion and new contracts covering several sites in the resources industry.
Sandvik enhances underground drilling with automation upgrade (0) January 21, 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has upgraded its automation package for the DD422i and DD422iE underground drilling jumbos, enabling 24/7 drilling and boosting a mine’s overall operational productivity.
Yancoal targets NSW growth following record year (0) January 21, 2019 Coal producer Yancoal will ramp up exploratory work at its tier one assets to meet rising consumer demand following record production in 2018.
Ausdrill bags $113m Regis contract through Barminco (0) January 21, 2019 Ausdrill has won a series of mining services contracts in Western Australia worth $171 million, including underground work with Regis Resources via last year’s acquisition, Barminco.
Weir Minerals enhances pump maintenance with adjustment technology (0) January 20, 2019 Recognising that throatbush wear rate has a major impact in the overall efficiency of slurry pumps, Weir Minerals has developed improved rotating and axial adjustment technology.
Rio Tinto iron ore production rises on mine expansions (0) January 18, 2019 Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments from the Pilbara in Western Australia have remained strong in 2018 with a 2 per cent increase on 2017 to 338 million tonnes last year.