Santos reveals new chairman (0) October 23, 2017 Keith Spence will succeed Peter Coates as chairman of Santos in February next year.
Exploration technology ‘could save companies millions’ (0) October 23, 2017 A series of tests using deep-penetration technology in Western Australia could prove to be a game changer for the minerals exploration sector.
Peninsula divests South Africa uranium venture (0) October 20, 2017 Peninsula Energy, an Australian uranium mining company, has announced it is to divest its interest in the Karoo projects in South Africa. The company says it intends to divest so ...
Tawana completes funding for Bald Hill lithium mine (0) October 20, 2017 Up-and-coming Australian company Tawana Resources — one of the largest movers in capital growth according to Deloitte’s WA Index top 100 list from Diggers & Dealers 2017 — has finalised ...
The top risks facing mining in 2018 (0) October 20, 2017 Digital effectiveness has emerged as the number one risk for the mining and metals industry, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Top 10 business risks facing mining and metals ...
Mining automation market to grow by 50% (0) October 20, 2017 The global mining automation market is expected to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a report.
Malcolm Broomhead made BHP sustainability chairman (0) October 20, 2017 Ex-Orica CEO (currently board chairman) and BHP non-executive director Malcolm Broomhead has stepped in to replace Malcolm Brinded as chairman of the company’s sustainability committee.
BHP holds AGM, quashes rumours, CEO praised (0) October 20, 2017 Anglo-American operator BHP held its annual general meeting (AGM) in London yesterday and combative US hedge fund company Elliot Management, which owns 5 per cent of BHP, was in attendance.
WA exports up 18 per cent on 2016, iron ore leads the way (0) October 19, 2017 A Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety report has revealed that the state’s exports reached nearly $105 billion over the past year, an 18 per cent increase ...
Think tank finds inordinate coal push by MCA (0) October 19, 2017 The Australia Institute, a Canberra-based think tank that covers a wide range of subjects, has announced that the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is overzealous in its promotion of the ...
Primary Gold names contractor for Coolgardie project (0) October 19, 2017 Primary Gold has confirmed Hampton Mining and Civil as the preferred contractor for the development of its Coolgardie project in Western Australia.
De Grey hits big on Pilbara gold, buys 70% of Blue Moon (0) October 19, 2017 Rapidly expanding mining company De Grey has announced that it has secured a significant gold target through its Blue Moon tenement option following the discovery of over 1500 ounces of ...
CU River to invest $800m on Cairn Hill expansion (0) October 19, 2017 CU River Mining has secured an agreement that will fund an $800 million expansion of the Cairn Hill iron ore mine in South Australia.
Gascoyne lines up NRW for $300m Dalgaranga gold contract (0) October 19, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has chosen NRW Holdings as the preferred mining contractor for its Dalgaranga gold operation in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Maintenance season tools focus on safety and time-saving efficiency (0) October 18, 2017 A new generation of controlled fastening solutions from global professional bolting leader Enerpac is ready for the maintenance season following a series of product innovations relating to workplace efficiency, speed, ...
Rio Tinto to ‘vigorously defend’ United States fraud charges (0) October 18, 2017 Rio Tinto and two former leading executives, including Tom Albanese, have been charged with fraud in the United States over the company’s dealings in Mozambique earlier this decade.
Plymouth increases investment in San Jose lithium-tin project (0) October 18, 2017 The results of a recent scoping study into Spain’s San Jose lithium-tin project by Plymouth Minerals have proven fruitful, prompting the company to increase its interest from 50 to 75 ...
SA Liberals push 30 per cent mine royalty kitty for roads (0) October 18, 2017 The South Australian Liberal Opposition has announced plans to place 30 per cent of state mining royalties into a fund for road infrastructure improvements, to the tune of up to ...
Newcrest unveils $93m Telfer expansion (0) October 18, 2017 Newcrest Mining will spend $93 million to improve the operating margins and extend the life of the Telfer gold mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BHP to accelerate nickel project as interest spikes (0) October 18, 2017 BHP may bring forward development of stage two of its nickel sulphate plant at the Kwinana Refinery in Western Australia with interest in the product exceeding expectations.
Crater Gold fast tracks Croydon graphite drilling (0) October 17, 2017 Crater Gold is fast-tracking graphite drilling and testing at its Golden Gate project in Croydon, NW Queensland, with a planned start date of late October or early November 2017.
What Australians think of Adani’s Carmichael project (0) October 17, 2017 A Roy Morgan snap survey poll representing the views of 1,547 adult Australians has found that a majority believe that the Adani thermal mine project in Carmichael — north of ...
Medusa CEO comments on disappointing financial year (0) October 17, 2017 Medusa Mining managing director and chief executive officer Boyd Timler has commented on a rather disappointing financial year for the Australian operator, known for its high-profile operations in the Philippines.
FLSmidth optimises fine coal circuit (0) October 17, 2017 Mineral processing specialist FLSmidth is providing ongoing design and operational guidance to increase fine coal output and productivity improvements at one of New South Wales’ premier open pit coal mines.
Evolution Mining sees strong quarter results, gold and silver haul up (0) October 17, 2017 Evolution Mining has set several new company records following the publication of its quarterly report, including gold production, which hit 220,971 ounces (6.26 tonnes), and mine cash flow ($210.4 million, ...
Rio Tinto autonomous train project on track for 2018 launch (0) October 17, 2017 Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project has ramped up to a stage where it is now autonomously completing more than half of its train journeys in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Shell awards Prelude FLNG contract (0) October 17, 2017 Engineering and maintenance services provider EnerMech has been awarded a five-year contract for hose and hose fittings supply and services for Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in ...
Israeli tech firm Airobotics hiring Aussies for drone deal (0) October 16, 2017 Israeli autonomous drone company Airobotics has garnered much attention over its pilotless drone technology, the world’s first to secure an aviation licence.
South32 resumes production at Appin mine (0) October 16, 2017 South32 has restarted production at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales following a an operational review to improve performance.
BHP launches carbon capture collaboration with universities (0) October 16, 2017 BHP has launched a global collaboration with top international universities to accelerate a deeper understanding of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in a range of subsurface locations.
Queensland Mining sells copper project to Moly Mines for $53m (0) October 16, 2017 Queensland Mining (QML) has announced the sale of its flagship White Range copper project in northwest Queensland to unlisted company Moly Mines for $53 million ($45m in cash and $8m ...
Whittens wins contract at Pilgangoora lithium project (0) October 16, 2017 Whittens has secured its sixth contract for 2017 with RCR Tomlinson at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Tronox to sustain salt mine operations following WA Government agreement (0) October 13, 2017 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has introduced legislation to tweak a 1988 mining and processing agreement act, a move that allows local operator Tronox to explore new sources of raw ...
Montezuma upgrades WA manganese mine (0) October 13, 2017 Montezuma Mining has upgraded its 100 per cent-owned Yanneri Ridge manganese facility in Butcherbird, Western Australia — the largest onshore facility of its type in the country — following optimistic ...
Newmont set to increase gold output at Tanami (0) October 13, 2017 Newmont Mining’s $US120 million ($154 million) expansion of the Tanami gold mine on the border of Northern Territory and Western Australia was officially opened this week.
Where does all the gold go? (0) October 12, 2017 According to a new report from the World Gold Council, one country purchases over 100 tonnes a year in bars and coins.
GroundProbe adds technology to new underground system (0) October 12, 2017 Tech innovation company GroundProbe will present its new Geotech Monitoring LiDAR (GML-Underground) at the inaugural International Conference in Underground Mining Technology in Canada.
Northern Star to launch training program earlier than expected (0) October 12, 2017 Northern Star Resources executive chairman Bill Beament has expressed excitement at the renewed potential of his company’s $50 million apprenticeship program, first announced at the Diggers & Dealers conference in ...
Plymouth secures lucrative lithium-tin agreement (0) October 12, 2017 Perth-based company Plymouth Minerals has secured a 50 per cent stake in the San Jose lithium-tin mine in Spain from project partners Valoriza Minería.
Iron ore dips below $US60/tonne (0) October 12, 2017 The Iron ore price has fallen below $US60 a tonne for the first time since late June.
First zinc delivered from Thalanga (0) October 12, 2017 Red River Resources has delivered first zinc concentrate from the relaunched Thalanga mine in Queensland.
WorleyParsons raises $253 million to fund AFW takeover (0) October 11, 2017 Following on from the recent announcement that WorleyParsons was to purchase North Sea oil & gas provider AFW UK, the company has announced that it has raised $253 million from ...
Roy Hill unveils technology to ensure safety at iron ore operations (0) October 11, 2017 Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore ...
Century zinc mine on track for 2018 restart (0) October 11, 2017 New Century Resources has secured $US45 million ($58 million) in funding for the restart of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
NSW Government secures Springvale coal mine expansion (0) October 10, 2017 The New South Wales Government plans to allow Centennial Coal to continue operations at its Springvale mining operation, overriding a Land and Environment Court decision and securing over 600 jobs ...
Chevron snaps up three offshore interests off Western Australian coast (0) October 10, 2017 Chevron Australia has purchased three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, comprising 50 trillion cubic feet of gas resources over an area of 23,170 square kilometres.
WA Liberal Party blocks Labor’s gold royalty hike (0) October 10, 2017 A majority of 22 Liberal MPs are expected to vote in the Western Australian State Parliament Upper House against the Mark McGowan-led Labor Government’s plan to raise gold royalty fees ...
Newcrest delivers safety improvements (0) October 10, 2017 Newcrest Mining’s annual financial review (AFR) for 2017 has been released, and highlights some significant environmental regulation improvements over the previous year’s figures.
Mining industry unemployment almost halves in AusIMM survey (0) October 9, 2017 A survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has confirmed that employment of resources professionals is stabilising after an extended period of high unemployment during the industry ...
WorleyParsons to invest $303m in oil & gas expansion (0) October 9, 2017 Australian engineering firm WorleyParsons will spend $303 million (£182 million) to acquire UK-based oil & gas firm AFW to expand its presence to the North Sea marketplace.
Chevron starts LNG production at Wheatstone (0) October 9, 2017 Chevron has launched production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Wheatstone project in Western Australia.
Bowen Basin collaboration to boost mining jobs in QLD (0) October 9, 2017 The Paluszczuk Labor Government is encouraging collaboration between mining technology companies in the Bowen Basin through a pilot joint initiative with METS Ignited.
Isuzu signs on with MEGATRANS2018 (0) October 9, 2017 Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.
Aussie investor talks slow over Bougainville mine relaunch (0) October 9, 2017 Talks between Aussie investors and the Papua New Guinean Government have slowed over plans to reopen the Bougainsville gold mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, closed since 1989 due ...
Finders becomes takeover target for Indonesian shareholders (0) October 9, 2017 ASX-listed Finders Resources has received an off-market takeover bid from Eastern Field Developments, valuing the Perth-based Indonesian copper miner at around $178 million.
The El Niño weather event and its effects on water management in mining (0) October 6, 2017 Introduction
With our country experiencing another cyclic El Niño weather event, water use, water management and the competition for water will no doubt be brought in the minds of the public. ...
Altura locks in $26m to fund Pilgangoora lithium expansion (0) October 6, 2017 Lithium developer Altura Mining will raise $26 million through a share placement to help accelerate its expansion plans at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Port Hedland sees iron export increase to China (0) October 6, 2017 Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk mineral port, has reported an increase of 2 tonnes in iron ore shipments to China from August to September, representing a rise of 2.8 ...
Government iron ore price outlook remains below $US50 a tonne (0) October 6, 2017 The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science remains steadfast in its forecast that the iron ore price will average below $US50 a tonne in 2019.
Miners in WA’s Goldfields pursue unskilled workers (0) October 6, 2017 An abundance of positions for unskilled mine workers that have the potential of fetching an annual salary of $82,000 is being offered in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, according to human ...
CSIRO identifies growth opportunities for oil and gas sector (0) October 5, 2017 A new roadmap published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified several growth areas to aid the expansion of the Australian oil and gas industry, which ...
Argosy secures $15m for Rincon lithium project (0) October 5, 2017 Argosy Minerals has locked in $15 million in funding through a share placement that will help it accelerate development of the Rincon lithium project joint venture in Salta Province, Argentina.
2017 Prospect Awards finalists revealed (0) October 5, 2017 The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Adani selects Townsville and Rockhampton as Carmichael FIFO hubs (0) October 5, 2017 India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
UNSW Professor says off-world mining may launch in the next decade (0) October 4, 2017 Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
MinRes makes bid for Hazer clean fuel synthetic graphite tech (0) October 4, 2017 Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire pours first gold at Penny’s Find (0) October 4, 2017 Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining approval processes at risk of corruption: report (0) October 4, 2017 Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
WA gold royalty rate increase to cost 3000 jobs: CME (0) October 4, 2017 The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM and Adani highlight importance of infrastructure at IMARC (0) October 4, 2017 AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Safer, faster, cleaner oil storage (0) October 3, 2017 Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Adani faces tax haven criticism in new report (0) October 3, 2017 The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...
Kirkland Lake makes De Grey investment (0) October 3, 2017 Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to make a $5 million investment in Western Australian gold junior, De Grey Mining.
WA resources sector records marked sales increase in 2017 (0) October 2, 2017 Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that local mineral and petroleum industry has seen a 19 per cent increase in value over 2015-16 sales figures, with $105 billion in recorded ...
Rio completes first fully autonomous rail journey in Pilbara (0) October 2, 2017 Rio Tinto is a step closer to its goal of having a network of driverless trains in the Pilbara after undertaking the first fully autonomous rail journey at the Western ...
New Century to go ahead with Century zinc mine purchase (0) October 2, 2017 New Century Resources intends to pursue Century Bull’s 30 per cent share in the ongoing Century Mine rehabilitation project, increasing its ownership from 70 per cent to 100 per cent.
Fortescue and ANZ partner for ATSI business funding (0) October 2, 2017 Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has launched a $50 million boost for Aboriginal-owned businesses that has been funded by a partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ Banking
Komatsu unveils D375A-8 crawler dozer (0) October 2, 2017 Komatsu continues to launch the D375A-8 crawler dozer throughout the global mining market.
Sodexo showcases latest mining technology (0) October 2, 2017 Facility management company Sodexo has showcased its latest solution for mining at Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Florida, United States.
Queensland launches annual exploration program (0) September 28, 2017 The program provides a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and to further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus resources sector, according to the Queensland Government.
Could current engineering skills become redundant? (0) September 28, 2017 To remain employable engineers require environmentally-sustainable design knowledge, expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality (VR), and a willingness to continuously ask questions, according to ...
Less than a month until the Prospect Awards (0) September 28, 2017 The Australian Mining Prospect Awards return to Sydney next month, with the event to be held at the Ivy on October 26.
Nivek’s TED machine lifts productivity at Hunter Valley Operations (0) September 28, 2017 Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED), a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose machine, has made a positive impact at the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) in New South Wales.
Onsite to acquire GCS Hire (0) September 27, 2017 Onsite Rental Group plans to acquire Western Australian equipment hire business GCS Hire – the equipment hire division of Global Construction Services.
Sandvik launches narrow-vein loader (0) September 27, 2017 Sandvik is introducing a new three-tonne narrow-vein loader (LHD) that offers reliability, productivity and increased safety not previously seen in its size class.
ABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions (0) September 27, 2017 Global power and automation technology company ABB will strengthen its position in the electrification sector through the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion).
Yancoal increases Warkworth stake for $US230m (0) September 27, 2017 Yancoal Australia has exercised a call option to purchase Mitsubishi’s 28.9 per cent interest in the Warkworth coal joint venture in the Hunter Valley for $US230 million ($291.7 million).
Saracen to sell Red October gold mine (0) September 26, 2017 Saracen Mineral Holdings will offload the Red October gold mine in Western Australia to Matsa Resources for $2 million in cash and shares.
Rio Tinto unveils paid parental leave standard (0) September 26, 2017 Rio Tinto will implement a new global minimum standard for paid parental leave for its entire workforce from next month.
Fortescue deployment of Cat autonomous technology takes next step (0) September 26, 2017 Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group are moving ahead with the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Fluor JV wins BHP contract (0) September 26, 2017 BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Spence copper operation in Chile to the joint venture between Fluor Corporation and SalfaCorp.
Where to next for minerals processing? (0) September 25, 2017 FLSmidth country head Mark Clifford discusses the state of the minerals processing industry in Australia
Mergers and acquisitions double in first half of 2017 (0) September 25, 2017 Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector have nearly doubled during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, according figures from EY.
Minerals Council of Australia CEO to resign (0) September 25, 2017 Brendan Pearson will step down as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in October after working for the organisation for more than nine years.
NT records highest minerals sales (0) September 22, 2017 The Northern Territory has recorded minerals sales worth $3.63 billion during 2016-17, the highest ever minerals sales for the territory.
New Talisman acquires Newcrest’s Kiwi subsidiary (0) September 22, 2017 New Talisman has acquired Newcrest Mining subsidiary Newcrest New Zealand Exploration, which holds 80 per cent of the Rahu project.
Iron ore sheds another 5% (0) September 22, 2017 Iron ore prices have fallen significantly again, continuing a volatile year for the commodity.
Schenck Process to have new owner (0) September 22, 2017 European private equity firm IK Investment Partners has secured a deal to sell Schenck Process to fund manager Blackstone.
Rio to return Coal & Allied proceeds to shareholders (0) September 22, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to buy back another $US2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) worth of shares, returning the proceeds from the sale of Coal & Allied to shareholders.
The future of mining (0) September 21, 2017 A recap of the 2017 ABB Digital Transformation Summit in Brisbane, which explored the importance of implementing digitalisation across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Sandfire completes next stage of US copper project approval (0) September 21, 2017 Sandfire Resources subsidiary Tintina Resources has received a draft operating permit for the Black Butte copper project in Montana, USA, another key step that brings it closer to development.
Glencore awards diversity scholarship (0) September 21, 2017 Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines has awarded its inaugural Tim Underhill Diversity Scholarship in Mine Surveying, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS).
Newcrest awards minerals processing contract at Cadia (0) September 21, 2017 Eriez will supply Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales with proprietary separation equipment to enhance the site’s minerals processing activities.
Iron ore price in free fall (0) September 20, 2017 Iron ore fell another 4.1 per cent in value overnight to drop to its lowest mark since late July.
Queensland monument to honour fallen miners (0) September 20, 2017 The Queensland Government unveiled a permanent state monument at Redbank, Ipswich to honour miners who lost their lives in mine and quarry accidents.
Metso launches new attachment system for screening media (0) September 20, 2017 Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that makes media change-outs safer and faster, increasing productivity in minerals processing.
WA gold royalty hike is ‘bad policy’: Newcrest (0) September 20, 2017 Newcrest Mining has described the Western Australian Government’s plan to increase the state’s gold royalty rate by 50 per cent as bad policy.
Calidus Resources to form joint venture with Novo (0) September 20, 2017 Western Australian-based Calidus Resources is on track to form a joint venture with Canadian explorer Novo Resources for tenements surrounding the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara.
Growth in mining jobs gathers momentum (0) September 20, 2017 Advertising for resources industry jobs on online recruitment portal SEEK has grown by 72 per cent over the past year.
Gascoyne to receive $60m loan for Dalgaranga project (0) September 19, 2017 Gascoyne Resources is set to receive a loan of up to $60 million from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank to fund the development of the Dalgaranga gold ...
Improving environmental and energy management on mine sites (0) September 19, 2017 As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social licence to operate should remain a key priority.
Intermin, AXF complete joint venture agreement (0) September 19, 2017 Intermin Resources has completed its joint venture agreement with AXF Resources for the Richmond vanadium-molybdenum project in Queensland.
Syrah seeks $110m to increase graphite output (0) September 19, 2017 Syrah Resources plans to raise $110 million to fund the ramp up of production at the Balama graphite project in Mozambique, Africa.
Sandvik unveils new DS422i cable bolter (0) September 19, 2017 Sandvik has released the DS422i cable bolter for improved productivity, safety and process control.
BHP adds 1000 women to workforce (0) September 19, 2017 BHP’s workforce has grown to be more than 20 per cent female. The company increased its female representation by 2.9 per cent in the 2017 financial year, just below a ...
Miners rally against WA gold royalty hike to save jobs (0) September 19, 2017 Western Australian gold industry workers took to the streets of Kalgoorlie yesterday to protest the state government’s budget decision to increase its gold royalty rate.
Reuse-to-Fuse for HDPE pipe: maximising your workforce (0) September 18, 2017 A new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic eliminates the need for installer certification
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the fastest-growing piping material in mining applications, with adoption expected to increase ...
Neometals lodges patent for lithium process (0) September 18, 2017 Neometals has lodged an Australian provisional patent application for its technology to produce lithium titanate oxide for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Manufacturers equip the mines of tomorrow (0) September 18, 2017 Markets conditions have generally improved in mining. What has this meant for the world’s leading equipment manufacturers and their most advanced products?
Next round of applications open for WA co-funded drilling program (0) September 18, 2017 The Western Australian Government has launched applications for round 16 of its exploration drilling program, a month after announcing it would continue funding the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Rio Tinto CFO to retire (0) September 18, 2017 Rio Tinto chief financial officer Chris Lynch will retire from the role by the end of September 2018.
Power to step down as Fortescue CEO (0) September 15, 2017 Nev Power’s tenure as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group will come to an end in February next year.
Ramelius Resources signs second joint venture deal in the US (0) September 15, 2017 Ramelius Resources has signed its second farm-in and joint venture agreement in Nevada, USA, after securing a deal with Newmont Mining over its South Monitor gold project.
Caterpillar develops battery electric LHD (0) September 15, 2017 Caterpillar’s Underground Mining group is preparing to ship a proof-of-concept battery electric LHD (load, haul, dump machine) to a mine site located in Canada.
Komatsu takes aerial view of site surveying (0) September 15, 2017 Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement ...
Brierty loses Rio Tinto, Newmont contracts (0) September 14, 2017 Collapsed contractor Brierty has been stripped of its major mining contracts, including a $300 million job it was awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara three years ago.
Hastings Technology Metals enters rare earth supply deal (0) September 14, 2017 Hastings Technology Metals has entered a third memorandum of understanding with Qiandong Rare Earth Group (GQD) for the future supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its Yangibana project ...
Balla Balla iron ore project edges closer to development (0) September 14, 2017 Balla Balla Infrastructure Group’s (BBIG) $5.6 billion integrated iron ore project in the Pilbara is on track for development after the WA government validated the state agreement signed earlier this ...
SAB bags mining contract at Bauxite Hills (0) September 14, 2017 Metro Mining has awarded SAB Mining with the mining contract at its Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Nepean handles growth on the world stage (0) September 14, 2017 Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.
Gold market remains buoyant after July rally (0) September 14, 2017 Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of gold and silver in July in ABC Bullion’s precious metals review for the month.
Regulation and policy excellence a key focus at IMARC (0) September 13, 2017 Promoting best practice regulation and policy excellence will be a key focus at the 4th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
KGL seeks funds to advance Jervois copper project (0) September 13, 2017 KGL Resources plans to raise up to $12.4 million to accelerate its exploration program at the Jervois copper project in the Northern Territory.
Posiedon Nickel enters MOU with Lithium Australia (0) September 13, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithium Australia (LIT) to evaluate joint exploration and lithium processing at Lake Johnston in Western Australia.
Integration: the key to a digital mining future (0) September 13, 2017 Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
Prototype rig promises big changes for greenfields drilling (0) September 13, 2017 A prototype, coiled tubing (CT) drilling rig being developed by a research centre in Victoria has entered its second major field trial, promising cheaper, faster greenfields mineral exploration.
NT Government goes public with environmental security bonds (0) September 13, 2017 The Northern Territory’s Gunner Ministry is to release details of its environmental security bonds to the public in a bid for increased accountability within the NT mining industry.
Copper and zinc bounce back in 2017 following Chinese investment (0) September 12, 2017 Copper prices have rebounded following an advantageous sell-off last Friday that saw copper fall 3 per cent and zinc 3.1 per cent respectively on the London Metal Exchange.
Kidman and SQM agree to $US110 million lithium JV (0) September 12, 2017 Kidman Resources has finalised a $US110 million, 50-50 joint venture agreement with Chile’s SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile) at the Mt Holland lithium operations in Western Australia.
Origin Energy acquires $190m stake in Otway gas project (0) September 12, 2017 Origin Energy’s oil and gas division Lattice Energy has secured a $190 million deal with exploration company Benaris International to acquire a 27.7 per cent interest in the Otway gas ...
Pilbara Minerals begins work on Pilgangoora expansion (0) September 12, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has begun initial work at its 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion at the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Minerals institute to receive $2 million boost from WA Government (0) September 12, 2017 The Western Australian Government is offering support for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) in the form of a $3 million funding injection launched by Treasurer Ben Wyatt.
Sheffield Resources signs zircon supply deal (0) September 12, 2017 Sheffield Resources has secured an agreement with Indian ceramics company Ruby Ceramics for the sale of premium zircon from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Keith Spence will succeed Peter Coates as chairman of Santos in February next year.
A series of tests using deep-penetration technology in Western Australia could prove to be a game changer for the minerals exploration sector.
Peninsula Energy, an Australian uranium mining company, has announced it is to divest its interest in the Karoo projects in South Africa. The company says it intends to divest so ...
Up-and-coming Australian company Tawana Resources — one of the largest movers in capital growth according to Deloitte’s WA Index top 100 list from Diggers & Dealers 2017 — has finalised ...
Digital effectiveness has emerged as the number one risk for the mining and metals industry, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Top 10 business risks facing mining and metals ...
The global mining automation market is expected to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a report.
Ex-Orica CEO (currently board chairman) and BHP non-executive director Malcolm Broomhead has stepped in to replace Malcolm Brinded as chairman of the company’s sustainability committee.
Anglo-American operator BHP held its annual general meeting (AGM) in London yesterday and combative US hedge fund company Elliot Management, which owns 5 per cent of BHP, was in attendance.
MMG’s Dugald River zinc project in Queensland is on track to be producing by the end of 2017 significantly under budget.
Action Drill & Blast (ADB), a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has been awarded several mining contracts worth a combined $57 million.
A Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety report has revealed that the state’s exports reached nearly $105 billion over the past year, an 18 per cent increase ...
The Australia Institute, a Canberra-based think tank that covers a wide range of subjects, has announced that the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is overzealous in its promotion of the ...
Tyre company Bridgestone is merging two of its businesses to establish an enlarged mining-focused division.
Primary Gold has confirmed Hampton Mining and Civil as the preferred contractor for the development of its Coolgardie project in Western Australia.
Rapidly expanding mining company De Grey has announced that it has secured a significant gold target through its Blue Moon tenement option following the discovery of over 1500 ounces of ...
CU River Mining has secured an agreement that will fund an $800 million expansion of the Cairn Hill iron ore mine in South Australia.
Gascoyne Resources has chosen NRW Holdings as the preferred mining contractor for its Dalgaranga gold operation in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
A new generation of controlled fastening solutions from global professional bolting leader Enerpac is ready for the maintenance season following a series of product innovations relating to workplace efficiency, speed, ...
Rio Tinto and two former leading executives, including Tom Albanese, have been charged with fraud in the United States over the company’s dealings in Mozambique earlier this decade.
The results of a recent scoping study into Spain’s San Jose lithium-tin project by Plymouth Minerals have proven fruitful, prompting the company to increase its interest from 50 to 75 ...
The South Australian Liberal Opposition has announced plans to place 30 per cent of state mining royalties into a fund for road infrastructure improvements, to the tune of up to ...
BHP has released its September 2017 quarterly report and it shows positive growth across most of the company’s operations.
Newcrest Mining will spend $93 million to improve the operating margins and extend the life of the Telfer gold mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BHP may bring forward development of stage two of its nickel sulphate plant at the Kwinana Refinery in Western Australia with interest in the product exceeding expectations.
Crater Gold is fast-tracking graphite drilling and testing at its Golden Gate project in Croydon, NW Queensland, with a planned start date of late October or early November 2017.
A Roy Morgan snap survey poll representing the views of 1,547 adult Australians has found that a majority believe that the Adani thermal mine project in Carmichael — north of ...
Medusa Mining managing director and chief executive officer Boyd Timler has commented on a rather disappointing financial year for the Australian operator, known for its high-profile operations in the Philippines.
Eriez Flotation Division, an innovator in the mineral processing industry, has published a new brochure titled “This Changes Everything!”
The literature explains how coarse particle flotation (CPF) technology can increase mill ...
Mineral processing specialist FLSmidth is providing ongoing design and operational guidance to increase fine coal output and productivity improvements at one of New South Wales’ premier open pit coal mines.
Evolution Mining has set several new company records following the publication of its quarterly report, including gold production, which hit 220,971 ounces (6.26 tonnes), and mine cash flow ($210.4 million, ...
Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project has ramped up to a stage where it is now autonomously completing more than half of its train journeys in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Engineering and maintenance services provider EnerMech has been awarded a five-year contract for hose and hose fittings supply and services for Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in ...
Strategist MinEx Consulting has released the findings of a long-term report on the future of the Australian gold mining industry from 2017–2057.
Israeli autonomous drone company Airobotics has garnered much attention over its pilotless drone technology, the world’s first to secure an aviation licence.
South32 has restarted production at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales following a an operational review to improve performance.
OZ Minerals has announced in a quarterly release that it plans to accelerate pit closure at its Prominent Hill copper-gold operation.
BHP has launched a global collaboration with top international universities to accelerate a deeper understanding of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in a range of subsurface locations.
Queensland Mining (QML) has announced the sale of its flagship White Range copper project in northwest Queensland to unlisted company Moly Mines for $53 million ($45m in cash and $8m ...
Whittens has secured its sixth contract for 2017 with RCR Tomlinson at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
“Imagine having to breathe through a tiny tube that will continue to shrink in size over time: this is one of the many health risks posed from respirable mine dust”
In recent times, the exposure level to ...
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has introduced legislation to tweak a 1988 mining and processing agreement act, a move that allows local operator Tronox to explore new sources of raw ...
MMG managing director Jerry Jiao has expressed plans for the Chinese miner’s expansion and desire for new investments.
Montezuma Mining has upgraded its 100 per cent-owned Yanneri Ridge manganese facility in Butcherbird, Western Australia — the largest onshore facility of its type in the country — following optimistic ...
Newmont Mining’s $US120 million ($154 million) expansion of the Tanami gold mine on the border of Northern Territory and Western Australia was officially opened this week.
Energy giant Chevron is abandoning its $400 million exploration plans in South Australia’s Great Australian Bight.
Metalicity’s emergence as a zinc company has been boosted by the acquisition of two projects in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
According to a new report from the World Gold Council, one country purchases over 100 tonnes a year in bars and coins.
Whitehaven Coal is confident of a positive outlook for the company in the global coal market.
Tech innovation company GroundProbe will present its new Geotech Monitoring LiDAR (GML-Underground) at the inaugural International Conference in Underground Mining Technology in Canada.
Northern Star Resources executive chairman Bill Beament has expressed excitement at the renewed potential of his company’s $50 million apprenticeship program, first announced at the Diggers & Dealers conference in ...
Perth-based company Plymouth Minerals has secured a 50 per cent stake in the San Jose lithium-tin mine in Spain from project partners Valoriza Minería.
The Iron ore price has fallen below $US60 a tonne for the first time since late June.
Red River Resources has delivered first zinc concentrate from the relaunched Thalanga mine in Queensland.
Following on from the recent announcement that WorleyParsons was to purchase North Sea oil & gas provider AFW UK, the company has announced that it has raised $253 million from ...
The industry has commented on yesterday’s Liberal Party block of the Western Australian Labor Government’s planned gold royalty hike.
Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore ...
New Century Resources has secured $US45 million ($58 million) in funding for the restart of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
ABC Bullion’s Nicholas Frappell reviews the performance of the gold market in the September quarter in the company’s precious metals review for the three months.
The New South Wales Government plans to allow Centennial Coal to continue operations at its Springvale mining operation, overriding a Land and Environment Court decision and securing over 600 jobs ...
Mining companies have been urged to reassess traditional remuneration practices and adjust to the industry’s current business climate.
Chevron Australia has purchased three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, comprising 50 trillion cubic feet of gas resources over an area of 23,170 square kilometres.
A majority of 22 Liberal MPs are expected to vote in the Western Australian State Parliament Upper House against the Mark McGowan-led Labor Government’s plan to raise gold royalty fees ...
Newcrest Mining’s annual financial review (AFR) for 2017 has been released, and highlights some significant environmental regulation improvements over the previous year’s figures.
ASX-listed MMG has reported a mine death at its Las Bambas copper operation.
Gold Road Resources is broadening its search for the company’s next major greenfields discovery in Western Australia.
A survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has confirmed that employment of resources professionals is stabilising after an extended period of high unemployment during the industry ...
Western Australian mining operator Aspire has received a 30-year mining licence for its 90 per cent-owned Nuurstei Coking Coal Project in Mongolia.
Mining companies are pursuing potential employees who have a disability as a new method for increasing workforce diversity, Hays’ latest analysis on recruitment trends has revealed.
The Paluszczuk Labor Government is encouraging collaboration between mining technology companies in the Bowen Basin through a pilot joint initiative with METS Ignited.
Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.
Dacian Gold has hit first ore at its Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia four weeks ahead of schedule.
Talks between Aussie investors and the Papua New Guinean Government have slowed over plans to reopen the Bougainsville gold mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, closed since 1989 due ...
ASX-listed Finders Resources has received an off-market takeover bid from Eastern Field Developments, valuing the Perth-based Indonesian copper miner at around $178 million.
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With our country experiencing another cyclic El Niño weather event, water use, water management and the competition for water will no doubt be brought in the minds of the public. ...
Lithium developer Altura Mining will raise $26 million through a share placement to help accelerate its expansion plans at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Sydney-based energy company Ebony Energy — founded by former Santos chairman Stephen Gerlach — has completed a scoping study for its proposed $3 billion coal-to-gas project at the edge of ...
Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk mineral port, has reported an increase of 2 tonnes in iron ore shipments to China from August to September, representing a rise of 2.8 ...
South African gold producer Gold Fields is reconsidering its exploration expenditure in Western Australia in light of the proposed 50 per cent gold royalty hike (from 2.5 to 3.75 per ...
Aura Energy has received environmental approval by the Mauritian Government for its Tiris uranium project in Reguibat.
The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science remains steadfast in its forecast that the iron ore price will average below $US50 a tonne in 2019.
An abundance of positions for unskilled mine workers that have the potential of fetching an annual salary of $82,000 is being offered in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, according to human ...
A new roadmap published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified several growth areas to aid the expansion of the Australian oil and gas industry, which ...
Argosy Minerals has locked in $15 million in funding through a share placement that will help it accelerate development of the Rincon lithium project joint venture in Salta Province, Argentina.
The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Western Australian gold company Red 5 has finalised its acquisition of the Darlot mine and the King of the Hills project in the state’s Eastern Goldfields.
Australian-headquartered OceanaGold Corp has launched commercial production at its Haile gold mine in the United States.
India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program.
Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
Heron Resources is buoyant about the spike in zinc prices as it progresses development of the Woodlawn project in New South Wales.
Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals has seen an 18 per cent rise in pre-tax losses for its Drakelands Mine in County Devon, England.
Kin Mining continues to emerge as one of Western Australia’s most exciting gold mining prospects at the Leonora project in the Eastern Goldfields.
The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...
Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to make a $5 million investment in Western Australian gold junior, De Grey Mining.
Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that local mineral and petroleum industry has seen a 19 per cent increase in value over 2015-16 sales figures, with $105 billion in recorded ...
Rio Tinto is a step closer to its goal of having a network of driverless trains in the Pilbara after undertaking the first fully autonomous rail journey at the Western ...
New Century Resources intends to pursue Century Bull’s 30 per cent share in the ongoing Century Mine rehabilitation project, increasing its ownership from 70 per cent to 100 per cent.
OZ Minerals has launched work on phase one of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has launched a $50 million boost for Aboriginal-owned businesses that has been funded by a partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ Banking
Komatsu continues to launch the D375A-8 crawler dozer throughout the global mining market.
Facility management company Sodexo has showcased its latest solution for mining at Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Florida, United States.
The program provides a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and to further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus resources sector, according to the Queensland Government.
To remain employable engineers require environmentally-sustainable design knowledge, expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality (VR), and a willingness to continuously ask questions, according to ...
Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has introduced new EcoStruxure software solutions, bringing measurably profitable asset and operation reliability to the industrial market.
Origin Energy has agreed to sell upstream oil and gas business, Lattice Energy, to Beach Energy for $1.585 billion.
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards return to Sydney next month, with the event to be held at the Ivy on October 26.
Seven regional Queensland industry groups and economic development bodies have requested major mining houses review their payment terms for suppliers.
Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED), a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose machine, has made a positive impact at the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) in New South Wales.
Onsite Rental Group plans to acquire Western Australian equipment hire business GCS Hire – the equipment hire division of Global Construction Services.
Sandvik is introducing a new three-tonne narrow-vein loader (LHD) that offers reliability, productivity and increased safety not previously seen in its size class.
Global power and automation technology company ABB will strengthen its position in the electrification sector through the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion).
Yancoal Australia has exercised a call option to purchase Mitsubishi’s 28.9 per cent interest in the Warkworth coal joint venture in the Hunter Valley for $US230 million ($291.7 million).
Monadelphous has secured new maintenance and construction work in the resources industry worth $220 million.
Rio Tinto will implement a new global minimum standard for paid parental leave for its entire workforce from next month.
Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group are moving ahead with the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
FLSmidth country head Mark Clifford discusses the state of the minerals processing industry in Australia
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector have nearly doubled during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, according figures from EY.
Brendan Pearson will step down as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in October after working for the organisation for more than nine years.
Thiess has been awarded a $189 million contract extension to continue to operate the Jellinbah Plains open pit at the Jellinbah East coal mine in central Queensland.
The Northern Territory has recorded minerals sales worth $3.63 billion during 2016-17, the highest ever minerals sales for the territory.
New Talisman has acquired Newcrest Mining subsidiary Newcrest New Zealand Exploration, which holds 80 per cent of the Rahu project.
Metals company TNG is on track to sell its Melville Island exploration licence application (ELA) in the Northern Territory to Rio Tinto Exploration.
Iron ore prices have fallen significantly again, continuing a volatile year for the commodity.
European private equity firm IK Investment Partners has secured a deal to sell Schenck Process to fund manager Blackstone.
A recap of the 2017 ABB Digital Transformation Summit in Brisbane, which explored the importance of implementing digitalisation across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Liebherr has produced the largest non-segmented, large diameter bearing ever manufactured by the company, designed for compact bucket wheel excavators.
Sandfire Resources subsidiary Tintina Resources has received a draft operating permit for the Black Butte copper project in Montana, USA, another key step that brings it closer to development.
Minemax has released the new Tempo for developing detailed mine plans.
Seven Group Holdings plans to raise up to $400 million to help it buyout mining equipment hire company Coates Hire.
Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines has awarded its inaugural Tim Underhill Diversity Scholarship in Mine Surveying, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS).
Eriez will supply Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales with proprietary separation equipment to enhance the site’s minerals processing activities.
Aggreko is helping companies focus more on mining through a remote monitoring system that supports its power generation facilities at operations.
The Queensland Government unveiled a permanent state monument at Redbank, Ipswich to honour miners who lost their lives in mine and quarry accidents.
Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that makes media change-outs safer and faster, increasing productivity in minerals processing.
Newcrest Mining has described the Western Australian Government’s plan to increase the state’s gold royalty rate by 50 per cent as bad policy.
Western Australian-based Calidus Resources is on track to form a joint venture with Canadian explorer Novo Resources for tenements surrounding the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara.
Advertising for resources industry jobs on online recruitment portal SEEK has grown by 72 per cent over the past year.
Seven Group Holdings is set to take 100 per cent ownership of Coates Hire, a supplier of equipment to the mining industry.
Join over 120 METS and Mining professionals on Wednesday 4th October 2017, in Brisbane. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with some of Australia’s most forward thinking leaders ...
Gascoyne Resources is set to receive a loan of up to $60 million from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank to fund the development of the Dalgaranga gold ...
As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social licence to operate should remain a key priority.
Syrah Resources plans to raise $110 million to fund the ramp up of production at the Balama graphite project in Mozambique, Africa.
Sandvik has released the DS422i cable bolter for improved productivity, safety and process control.
BHP’s workforce has grown to be more than 20 per cent female. The company increased its female representation by 2.9 per cent in the 2017 financial year, just below a ...
Western Australian gold industry workers took to the streets of Kalgoorlie yesterday to protest the state government’s budget decision to increase its gold royalty rate.
The University of Adelaide will lead a $14.6 million research consortium to develop technologies designed to increase copper production in South Australia.
A new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic eliminates the need for installer certification
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the fastest-growing piping material in mining applications, with adoption expected to increase ...
Neometals has lodged an Australian provisional patent application for its technology to produce lithium titanate oxide for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Markets conditions have generally improved in mining. What has this meant for the world’s leading equipment manufacturers and their most advanced products?
Heron Resources will use Glencore’s IsaMill technology at its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
The Western Australian Government has launched applications for round 16 of its exploration drilling program, a month after announcing it would continue funding the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Ramelius Resources will acquire the Edna May gold mine in Western Australia from Evolution Mining for up to $90 million.
Rio Tinto chief financial officer Chris Lynch will retire from the role by the end of September 2018.
Nev Power’s tenure as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group will come to an end in February next year.
Ramelius Resources has signed its second farm-in and joint venture agreement in Nevada, USA, after securing a deal with Newmont Mining over its South Monitor gold project.
Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration shortly after entering receivership.
Sandvik has unveiled AutoMine Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new entry-level addition to the AutoMine family.
Caterpillar’s Underground Mining group is preparing to ship a proof-of-concept battery electric LHD (load, haul, dump machine) to a mine site located in Canada.
Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement ...
Collapsed contractor Brierty has been stripped of its major mining contracts, including a $300 million job it was awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara three years ago.
Hastings Technology Metals has entered a third memorandum of understanding with Qiandong Rare Earth Group (GQD) for the future supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its Yangibana project ...
Miners have returned to work at Glencore’s Tahmoor Colliery after it received a prohibition notice from the NSW Resources Regulator for elevated gas levels.
Metro Mining has awarded SAB Mining with the mining contract at its Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.
Promoting best practice regulation and policy excellence will be a key focus at the 4th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
Technology has been developed to turn recruitment in mining into a proactive process that is more efficient for companies.
KGL Resources plans to raise up to $12.4 million to accelerate its exploration program at the Jervois copper project in the Northern Territory.
Striker mobile crushers and screens has appointed Tasmanian-based Onetrak as its dealer for Australia.
Newcrest Mining expects the Cadia East gold mine in New South Wales to be producing at normal rates by March next year as it continues to recover from the April ...
Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithium Australia (LIT) to evaluate joint exploration and lithium processing at Lake Johnston in Western Australia.
Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
A prototype, coiled tubing (CT) drilling rig being developed by a research centre in Victoria has entered its second major field trial, promising cheaper, faster greenfields mineral exploration.
The Northern Territory’s Gunner Ministry is to release details of its environmental security bonds to the public in a bid for increased accountability within the NT mining industry.
Copper prices have rebounded following an advantageous sell-off last Friday that saw copper fall 3 per cent and zinc 3.1 per cent respectively on the London Metal Exchange.
Kidman Resources has finalised a $US110 million, 50-50 joint venture agreement with Chile’s SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile) at the Mt Holland lithium operations in Western Australia.
Pilbara Minerals has begun initial work at its 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion at the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government is offering support for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) in the form of a $3 million funding injection launched by Treasurer Ben Wyatt.