RCR Tomlinson goes into administration (0) November 23, 2018 Perth-based engineering company RCR Tomlinson has appointed administrators due to financial issues.
BHP CFO pushes for greater mining investment (0) November 22, 2018 BHP chief financial officer Peter Beaven has called for improved investment strategies in the mining industry to help aid medium and long-term growth for companies.
TNG obtains mineral leases for Mount Peake project (0) November 22, 2018 TNG Limited has been granted four mineral leases in its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project by the Northern Territory Government.
The race down under for lithium (0) November 22, 2018 Australia’s mid-tier mining sector is observed to charge ahead due to a surging and cautious demand for advanced technologies in 2018.
MinRes reveals $1.6bn Wodgina lithium agreement with Albemarle (0) November 22, 2018 Albemarle Corporation has secured an exclusivity agreement with Mineral Resources to potentially acquire half of the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia for $US1.15 billion ($1.58 billion).
Australia’s first Scania XT trucks head to the Pilbara (0) November 21, 2018 Scania’s first new truck generation XT mining chassis have arrived in Australia for work with a mining company in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Australian Mines moves $1.3bn Sconi project to next step (0) November 21, 2018 Australian Mines has released its bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland, revealing a capital requirement of $US974 million ($1.35 billion).
NRW pursues more growth after record year (0) November 21, 2018 NRW Holdings’ leadership is confident of the company’s contract prospects as it heads into the 2019 financial year.
RCR Tomlinson served class action due to share drop (0) November 21, 2018 Engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has requested an extension to its voluntary market suspension following news of a class action filed by a law firm on behalf of its shareholders.
BHP Nickel West mine receives EPA backing (0) November 21, 2018 BHP Billiton Nickel West proposal to build and operate a nickel sulphide mine near Leinster in Western Australia has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Greatland Gold excites with Paterson gold results (0) November 21, 2018 Greatland Gold has generated even more interest in the Paterson Province in Western Australia after announcing exciting results from its latest round of drilling in the region.
Caterpillar underground loader impresses during trials (0) November 21, 2018 Caterpillar has launched the Cat R1700 underground mining loader, which features a new design that has delivered high productivity and efficiency during field trials and in production studies.
Rio Tinto advances Citadel exploration venture (0) November 20, 2018 Rio Tinto subsidiary Rio Tinto Exploration has commenced the first of geophysical airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey at the Citadel Project in its farm-in with Antipa Minerals.
BHP ends longstanding dispute with Australian Tax Office (0) November 20, 2018 BHP has settled a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding taxes that were allegedly owed by the mining major over a 15-year period.
OZ Minerals awards FIFO contract to Cobham (0) November 20, 2018 Cobham Aviation Services has secured a three-year contract with OZ Minerals to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services between Adelaide, Port Augusta and the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Ausmex advances Canteen prospect with Newcrest (0) November 20, 2018 Ausmex has identified two prospective drill targets in an area shared with Newcrest Mining’s Canteen prospect near Cloncurry, Queensland.
Indonesian miner bids for Stanmore Coal (0) November 20, 2018 The Queensland-focused coal miner is the target of a $240 million takeover offer from a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Golden Energy and Resources.
Creating a progressive workforce (0) November 19, 2018 Australian Mining speaks to Josh Bryant about the changes he has made at Mitchell Services that led to him winning the 2018 Sick Safety Advocacy Award.
Austmine shares highlights from British Columbia mining mission (0) November 19, 2018 Austmine recently completed its first ever mining mission to British Columbia, Canada, a province rich with minerals ranging from high-quality met coal to copper and gold.
BHP finds brake failure as cause of train derailment (0) November 19, 2018 BHP’s preliminary internal investigation has found that the derailment of its iron ore freight train earlier this month was caused by a brake failure.
APA to expand gas footprint in WA Goldfields with contract renewal (0) November 19, 2018 Australia’s leading energy infrastructure provider APA Group has announced that it is extending its pipeline services to an existing mining customer in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to supply ethical aluminium for Nespresso coffee pods (0) November 19, 2018 Rio Tinto will be the first mining company to supply responsibly-sourced aluminium under an ethical standard for the production of coffee capsules after joining forces with Nespresso.
The Coal Nine Yards: Moranbah North’s winning streak (0) November 19, 2018 Anglo American’s Moranbah North operation has been recognised as SEW Eurodrive Coal Mine of the Year at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for the fourth time.
Image launches production at Boonanarring (0) November 19, 2018 Image Resources has achieved first production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
Pink diamond sells for world record price (0) November 16, 2018 A pink diamond that was first cut in the 1920s has reached a world-record sum at a Christie’s auction in Geneva.
Primero bolstered by contract win at South Flank (0) November 16, 2018 Contract engineering company Primero has secured a major contract at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Mining leads Australia’s job growth (0) November 16, 2018 The mining, resources and energy industry has joined healthcare and IT as one of the top three drivers of job ad growth in Australia.
Fortescue keeps focus on core iron ore business (0) November 16, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group, in celebrating its achievements in the past 2018 financial year, has reinforced its focus on building sustainable mines of the future.
Gender pay gap improves in mining (0) November 15, 2018 The Australian mining industry has closed the pay discrepancy gap between genders, according to a federal government report.
Adani confirms future amidst Asian coal demand strength (0) November 15, 2018 Adani Mining has reasserted the prospects of its Carmichael project in regional Queensland as the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that coal has made a recent comeback.
Cyclone project leads charge for WA zircon sector (0) November 15, 2018 Diatreme Resources has released a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Cyclone zircon project in Western Australia that forecasts it will cost $135.7 million to develop.
Northern Star terminates HBJ gold mine contract (0) November 15, 2018 Northern Star Resources has terminated its contract with Westgold Resources’ contracting business Australian Contract Mining (ACM) on a ‘without cause’ basis.
QLD mining companies to foot costs for abandoned mines (0) November 15, 2018 The Queensland State Government has passed a reform bill that means mining companies working in the state will now financially contribute to rehabilitation costs for abandoned mines.
Kalamazoo offloads Snake Well gold project to Adaman (0) November 15, 2018 Kalamazoo Resources is selling its Snake Well gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia to Adaman Resources for $7 million.
Epiroc releases latest battery-operated equipment (0) November 15, 2018 Epiroc has unveiled its second generation of battery-operated machines that have been designed to lower costs and make underground mining a healthier work environment.
Woodside CEO pushes for carbon policy overhaul (0) November 14, 2018 Woodside Energy chief executive Peter Coleman has encouraged large resources companies to take action on preventing climate change and form “a low-carbon society”.
Northern Star offers $150m to buy out East Kundana JV (0) November 14, 2018 Northern Star Resources has bid $150 million to acquire the 49 per cent stake it does not already own of the East Kundana joint venture in Western Australia from Tribune ...
ExxonMobil: Shovel lubrication solutions (0) November 14, 2018 This service is designed to optimise lubricant application and help enhance production through long equipment life and equipment reliability – which can help lower maintenance costs.
Broken Hill, Cobalt Blue in dispute over Thackaringa JV (0) November 14, 2018 Broken Hill Prospecting has issued a dispute notice to joint venture (JV) partner Cobalt Blue Holdings over the Thackaringa cobalt project near Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Meet the ifm experts — Darryl Blackeby (0) November 14, 2018 Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby — an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras).
Ramelius raises takeover offer for Explaurum (0) November 14, 2018 Ramelius Resources has sweetened its takeover offer for Explaurum by an additional 5 cents cash for each of the target’s share.
Rio Tinto delivers record Argyle Pink Diamonds tender (0) November 13, 2018 The tender featured 63 rare pink, red and violet diamonds from Rio’s Kimberley, Western Australia-based Argyle mine, including six hero diamonds, featured at the tender, named Magnificent Argyle.
Roy Hill bolsters iron ore trade ties with China (0) November 13, 2018 Roy Hill has signed two memoranda of understanding with Chinese companies during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Senex development of Roma North to deliver QLD jobs (0) November 13, 2018 Senex has launched construction of a gas processing facility and pipeline as part of its wider Western Surat gas project in Queensland.
BMSA: Adding customer value (0) November 12, 2018 Few companies understand your business like you do. Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia is one that does.
The benefits of layflat hoses in mine dewatering (0) November 12, 2018 Crusader Hose is the developer of the Flexibore 250 series flexible riser hose. National sales manager Daniel Seow discusses what it can bring to mine dewatering.
Pilbara Minerals approves Pilgangoora stage two expansion (0) November 12, 2018 Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with the stage two expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia after its board approved the project.
Mining ramp-up ignites bonanza for used equipment (0) November 12, 2018 Queensland-based auctioneer Lloyds has noted a large uptake of used equipment sales in the civil and mining industries due to an increase in works.
IGO to further Encounter’s Yeneena project (0) November 12, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Encounter in advancing the latter’s Yeneena copper-cobalt project in the Paterson province in Western Australia.
WA iron ore industry suffers another train derailment (0) November 12, 2018 Mineral Resources has revealed that about 30 iron ore wagons returning to its Koolyanobbing iron ore mine in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have derailed.
Radioline: The wireless system for extended systems (0) November 12, 2018 Radioline is the wireless system for extended systems. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel, without any programming.
Caterpillar introduces latest ultra-class trucks (0) November 9, 2018 Caterpillar has expanded its range of ultra-class mining trucks with a pair of new vehicles, the Cat 798 AC and Cat 796 AC.
More lithium jobs for WA after Albemarle approval (0) November 9, 2018 Albemarle Corp’s proposed Kemerton lithium plant in the South West region in Western Australia has received its environmental approval from the state government.
OceanaGold orders Glencore IsaMill technology (0) November 9, 2018 OceanaGold’s Haile open pit gold mine in South Carolina is to benefit from the installation of a Glencore Technology M10,000 IsaMill for ultrafine grinding.
Woodside to extend life of North West Shelf beyond 2025 (0) November 9, 2018 Woodside Energy has agreed to process the gas resources of Chevron’s Clio-Acme fields and the Woodside-led Browse joint venture at its North West Shelf facilities on Burrup Peninsula in Western ...
MinRes executes McIntosh JV with Hexagon Resources (0) November 9, 2018 Mineral Resources and Hexagon Resources have signed their joint venture (JV) agreement over the McIntosh graphite project in northern Western Australia.
Peabody’s Wilkie Creek rehabilitation creates jobs (0) November 8, 2018 Peabody Australia’s former Wilkie Creek coal mine has been transitioned to post-rehabilitation land uses, during which the company employed 100 per cent of its workforce from the local community of ...
BHP to focus on rail upgrades following runaway train (0) November 8, 2018 BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie says the company will continue to invest in its rail structure in light of Monday’s derailment of a BHP iron ore train in the ...
Boart Longyear launches bits that ‘cut faster and last longer’ (0) November 8, 2018 Drilling-focused US equipment company Boart Longyear has introduced a new series of diamond drilling bits that promise to double penetration rates compared to the competition.
Fortescue awards automation contract to Thiess (0) November 8, 2018 Thiess will install autonomous haulage technology at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek iron ore operation in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
BHP lines up exploration licences with $859m bid (0) November 8, 2018 BHP has won the bids to acquire a full ownership and operatorship of exploration licenses for two oil blocks in the offshore Orphan Basin, Eastern Canada.
Fortescue signs eight agreements with Chinese steel mills (0) November 8, 2018 Fortescue has secured eight memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese steel mills during the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
Queensland Land Court gives New Acland expansion New Hope (0) November 8, 2018 The Queensland Land Court has granted New Hope Group a conditional recommendation that the company receive a Stage 3 mining lease and associated environmental amendment applications for the New Acland ...
First ore train leaves Koolyanobbing since MinRes takeover (0) November 8, 2018 Mineral Resources has secured a milestone at the Koolyanobbing iron ore operation by delivering its first fully loaded train from the site to the Port of Esperance.
Epiroc keeps up momentum with another acquisition (0) November 7, 2018 Epiroc continues with its string of acquisitions with the takeover of Innovative Mining Products in Johannesburg in South Africa for an undisclosed amount.
BHP derails runaway train in Pilbara (0) November 7, 2018 A BHP iron ore train has derailed in the Pilbara region of Western Australia while attempting to deliver an iron ore shipment from Newman to Port Hedland.
Rio Tinto offloads NT uranium asset to Laramide (0) November 7, 2018 Rio Tinto has finalised its sale of the Murphy uranium tenements in the Northern Territory to Canadian company Laramide Resources.
Sedgman scoops $100m of coal contracts (0) November 7, 2018 Sedgman has been awarded $100 million of contracts with Mach Energy and QCoal to operate and maintain the Mount Pleasant and Byerwen coal handling and preparation plants (CHPP).
New Hope hits QLD record at New Acland (0) November 5, 2018 New Hope Group’s New Acland coal mine has received recognition from the Queensland Government for having the single largest area of certified rehabilitation of any open cut coal mine in ...
University of South Australia helps overcome skills gap (0) November 5, 2018 The University of South Australia will be attracting talent pools to the Australian minerals industry by developing an immersive virtual reality education and outreach program.
McLanahan’s big plans (0) November 5, 2018 As McLanahan continues to grow with the opening of a new flagship facility in New South Wales, Australian Mining talks to APAC sales and marketing director Chris Knowles about the ...
Andrew Forrest purchases $15m in Fortescue shares (0) November 5, 2018 Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has increased his holding in the company from 32.46 per cent to 33.87 per cent with the purchase of $US10.6 million ($15 million) of stock.
Emerging conveyor manufacturer delivers breakthrough (0) November 5, 2018 Conveyor Manufacturers Australia co-founder and director Ben Smith tells Australian Mining how the company developed a design philosophy that challenges the status quo.
How the Melbourne Cup is made (0) November 5, 2018 This year’s Melbourne Cup trophy has been made from gold from Evolution Mining’s Mt Rawdon gold mine in Queensland.
Kidman secures Mitsui offtake agreement (0) November 5, 2018 Kidman Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement with Japan’s Mitsui for the supply of lithium hydroxide from the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
Two dual winners recognised with METS Ignited Collaboration Award (0) November 5, 2018 Two joint partners Unearthed and Newcrest Mining as well as Core Resources and Mineral Technologies have won the METS Ignited Collaboration Award for 2018 because judges were blown away by ...
Tragic incident at Bengalla mine in Muswellbrook (0) November 5, 2018 Bengalla Mining Company has suspended its operations following the death of a man in an onsite accident at the Bengalla coal mine in Muswellbrook, New South Wales.
Strata Worldwide: Helping to protect miners (0) November 5, 2018 In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
TNG awards FEED contract to SMS Group (0) November 2, 2018 TNG Limited has appointed its metallurgical plant supplier and development partner SMS group to commence the key front-end engineering and design process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern ...
Evolution chair backs mid-tier strategy in gold sector (0) November 2, 2018 Evolution Mining executive chair Jake Klein believes the gold industry is suffering from “cognitive bias” regarding prices for the precious metal.
Kirkland Lake on target for 300,000oz at Fosterville (0) November 2, 2018 Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria is on track to reach its 2018 production guidance on the back of a record nine-month output.
Roy Hill performance jumps in second year of production (0) November 2, 2018 The Hancock-owned Roy Hill operation has revealed that its post-tax profits have jumped 69 per cent to $558 million in just the second year of production.
BMT blasts to an innovative future (0) November 2, 2018 By accurately measuring the movement of hard rock blasts in 3D, the BMM System can deliver a host of advantages to blasting operations.
CITIC rejects Clive Palmer Sino Iron legal action claims (0) November 2, 2018 CITIC has responded to comments made yesterday by Mineralogy head Clive Palmer in relation to recently launched legal action between the two companies.
QLD coal mine approval to deliver 350 jobs to Bowen Basin (0) November 2, 2018 Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Ironbark No. 1 coking coal mine has received approval from the Queensland State Government in a move that will deliver 350 local jobs to the project.
LOCTITE’s new repair resin cuts curing times (0) November 2, 2018 Designed to address the issue of damage and wear to conveyor belts, LOCTITE has developed the PC 7350 rubber repair PU resin, which enables in situ repairs to be done ...
IEA and NSW Government at odds on thermal coal future (0) November 1, 2018 An Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report has taken a dim view of New South Wales’ thermal coal exports, believing they are on an irreversible downward trend.
BHP awards contract extension to Greyhound (0) November 1, 2018 Greyhound has secured a five-year renewal of a contract to provide coach services in the Bowen Basin and Olympic Dam to BHP and its joint venture partners.
Ausdrill finalises Barminco acquisition (0) November 1, 2018 Ausdrill has completed the acquisition of underground hard rock contractor Barminco, creating the second largest Australian mining services company by revenue.
Bis launches futuristic, 20-tyre Rexx haul truck (0) November 1, 2018 Australian logistics company Bis has launched a new mine haul truck called Rexx that it claims can travel up to four times further than conventional dump trucks.
BHP to pay out $US10.4bn to shareholders (0) November 1, 2018 BHP has announced that it will return $US10.4 billion ($14.7 million) to shareholders at a price of 38 cents per share.
Clive Palmer offers development land to CITIC Pacific (0) November 1, 2018 Mineralogy head Clive Palmer has confirmed that his company offered thousands of square kilometres of land to CITIC Pacific for the development of its Sino Iron project in Western Australia.
Iluka restarts work at Sierra Rutile following strike talks (0) October 31, 2018 Iluka Resources subsidiary Sierra Rutile has announced that work has recommenced at its mineral sands operation in Sierra Leone, West Africa, following industrial action taken by workers last week.
Airobotics pushes funding past $US100m (0) October 31, 2018 Drone company Airobotics has raised $US30 million ($42.2 million) in its latest funding round to push its total capital to $US101 million.
LOCTITE Hybrid adhesives aim for best of both worlds (0) October 30, 2018 Henkel Australia and New Zealand has announced its recent advancement in hybrid adhesive technologies, LOCTITE Universal Structural Bonders, which have been developed to combine the high speed of an instant ...
Dassault partners with LogiCamms for VR tech distribution (0) October 30, 2018 Dassault Systèmes has built on an existing software collaboration with engineering services company LogiCamms to implement services such as Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Independence advances Nova for strong start to 2019 (0) October 30, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) managing director and chief executive officer Peter Bradford has stated that the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt and Tropicana gold projects in Western Australia are to “drive future growth” ...
Scania debuts XT mining trucks (0) October 30, 2018 Scania Australia has unveiled the latest XT mining and construction truck range at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne today.
New Century ships first zinc concentrate from Century restart (0) October 29, 2018 New Century Resources has loaded its first zinc concentrate from the Queensland-based Century zinc restart onto the shipping vessel MV Wunma at Karumba Port for shipping to China.
Rio Tinto sale agreement for Simandou lapses (0) October 29, 2018 Rio Tinto’s agreement to sell its stake in the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, west Africa, to Chinalco has lapsed.
Ausdrill-Barminco JV continues contract success in Africa (0) October 29, 2018 African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) has been awarded a $US375 million ($529 million) underground mining services contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s historic Obuasi gold project in Ghana, West Africa.
Lucapa delivers quarterly record at Lulo project (0) October 29, 2018 Lucapa increased mining volumes at its Lulo diamond project by 35 per cent to achieve a new quarterly record of 81,117 bulk cubic metres (BCM).
Mining’s value to Australia hits new heights (0) October 29, 2018 New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have reported that the mining industry contributed 8.8 per cent of Australia’s gross value in 2017–18, a figure around 87 per ...
Graphex lines up $US85m in funding to develop graphite project (0) October 29, 2018 Graphex Mining has taken a major step towards becoming a significant supplier of premium, coarse flake graphite by securing up to $US85 million ($119.8 million) with Castlelake to advance its ...
Roy Hill awards wear liner contract to H-E Parts (0) October 29, 2018 H-E Parts International has secured a three-year contract to supply rotable transfer chutes, liners and refurbishment services at the Roy Hill mine site and port facility in the Pilbara, Western ...
Finding work-life balance in the mining industry (0) October 29, 2018 Working on a remote site hundreds — sometimes thousands — of kilometres from family can put a strain on relationships, that’s for sure. So what are the alternatives?
Tawana, Alliance line up buyers for tantalum concentrate (0) October 26, 2018 Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets have secured a long-term offtake agreement for its high-grade tantalum concentrate from the Bald Hill mine on the back of strong prices.
Caterpillar hits milestone with 40,000th dozer (0) October 26, 2018 Caterpillar celebrated a major milestone yesterday with the production of its 40,000th large dozer, a 225,000lb (102,058kg) D11T model.
Newcrest, Roy Hill among finalists for major METS collaboration award (0) October 26, 2018 METS Ignited has chosen the finalists for its annual Collaboration Award, which will take place at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Gala Dinner on Wednesday October 31.
Evolution gains approval for Cowal extension (0) October 26, 2018 Gold miner Evolution Mining has secured state government approval to start construction of an exploration decline at the Cowal operation in New South Wales.
Ausdrill clears hurdle for Barminco acquisition (0) October 26, 2018 Ausdrill’s shareholders voted in favour of the proposed acquisition of Barminco at its annual general meeting yesterday.
Meet the ifm experts — Syed Ahmad (0) October 26, 2018 As an internal product specialist, Syed sees the difference that ifm solutions can make to businesses, helping them with preventative maintenance of machinery and automation.
Getting more impact from top hammer tooling (0) October 25, 2018 Jeff Hogan, global product manager at Top Hammer Tooling (Boart Longyear), offers some advice on how to take care of drill bits for efficiency improvements.
Victorian mining to benefit from state-backed investment (0) October 25, 2018 Victorian Minister for Resources Tim Pallas has announced successful tender for six local explorers in the Stavely mineral province of Western Victoria.
Fortescue readies high-grade product as shipping falls (0) October 25, 2018 Fortescue has posted a rise in production of 14 per cent year on year in what chief executive officer Elizabeth Gaines called “a strong start” to the company’s 2019 first ...
Caterpillar releases cost-saving drill bits (0) October 25, 2018 Caterpillar has released tricone drill bits that are suitable for severe rotary blasthole applications, with lowered cost of drilling proven in copper, iron ore and coal mines.
Fortescue to join 3D printing program with Aurora Labs (0) October 25, 2018 Technology company Aurora Labs has signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with Fortescue Metals Group to work on 3D printing technology for mining.
Lucapa overcomes snowfall to move Mothae towards production (0) October 25, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has commissioned the 1.1 million tonnes a year (Mt/y) treatment plant at its Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho in Southern Africa, despite the challenges of winter ...
Andrew Forrest’s lifetime of achievement (0) October 25, 2018 For the past 15 years the success of Fortescue Metals Group and growth of the Pilbara iron ore industry has been guided by one man – Andrew Forrest, winner of ...
Anglo American unveils semi-autonomous drill at Dawson coal mine (0) October 24, 2018 Anglo American has delivered a first for its metallurgical coal division following completion of a drill hole using a remote-operated, semi-autonomous drill at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland.
East Timor emerges as battery minerals target (0) October 24, 2018 East Timor is showing battery minerals potential across the country, leading Inca Minerals to lodge an applications for three exploration licences.
Australian nickel sector stepping up to meet global change (0) October 24, 2018 The nickel industry should be prepared for nickel shortages of 150,000–300,000t/y by the early 2020s due to increasing market demand, according to a Poseidon Nickel chief.
Newcrest gold production hit by shutdowns (0) October 24, 2018 Gold miner Newcrest Mining has recorded falls in production at three of its mines due to maintenance programs and unplanned outages.
Pure Minerals takes step towards Townsville processing facility (0) October 24, 2018 Pure Minerals’ newly-acquired Queensland Pacific Metals has obtained the permission to use Direct Nickel Projects’s nickel and cobalt processing method via a framework agreement.
Metso promises performance gains with new crusher (0) October 24, 2018 Equipment manufacturer Metso has said that its third-generation Superior MKIII primary gyratory crusher can deliver up to 30 per cent higher capacity and 70 per cent lower downtime in ...
INPEX ships first cargo from Ichthys LNG project (0) October 23, 2018 INPEX Corp’s first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Ichthys LNG project has departed from its onshore gas liquefaction plant in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Kidman, SQM hit milestone at $849m Mt Holland project (0) October 23, 2018 Kidman Resources expects the in-development Mt Holland lithium project in Western Australia to create 300 full time operational jobs and supply up to $1.7 billion in royalties to the WA ...
Rockbreaker features that increase uptime (0) October 23, 2018 Rammer has been setting standards for breaking for four decades and was the first brand to offer large and heavy duty rockbreakers for tough conditions.
CITIC takes legal action against Clive Palmer and Mineralogy (0) October 23, 2018 State-owned Chinese conglomerate CITIC and subsidiaries Sino Iron and Korean Steel have launched legal proceedings in the Australian Federal Court against magnate Clive Palmer and his company Mineralogy.
Western Areas lines up Odysseus to meet EV demand (0) October 23, 2018 Western Areas has approved the Odysseus nickel project at its Cosmos operations in Western Australia after delivering a positive definitive feasibility study (DFS).
MacKellar’s lifetime of loyalty continues with new 6040 (0) October 23, 2018 At 84 years young, Alastair MacKellar is still just as passionate and just as involved in working life as he was back in 1950, when he began his apprenticeship as ...
The cost of failing to obtain local community approval (0) October 23, 2018 There was a time when a resource project proponent could conduct its environmental studies, fill out its application forms and then go about arranging project finance whilst waiting for government ...
Strike Energy launches takeover offer for UIL (0) October 22, 2018 Oil and gas explorer Strike Energy has made an offer to acquire 100 per cent of shares in UIL Energy for 0.485 Strike shares per UIL ordinary share.
MinRes to buy Kumina iron ore project from BCI Minerals (0) October 22, 2018 BCI Minerals has secured the first sale of its Pilbara iron ore divestment process by agreeing to offload the Kumina project to Mineral Resources for up to $35 million.
Gold Fields awards $335m contract extensions to Barminco (0) October 19, 2018 Mining services major Barminco has been awarded two contract extensions worth $335 million in total at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
Has mining learnt from the boom and bust cycle? (0) October 19, 2018 The global mineral resources industry has not been as quick to ride on the waves of the boom and bust cycles as other industry peers, McKinsey & Company partner Prabhav ...
Kalgoorlie Super Pit rock falls lead to more job casualties (0) October 19, 2018 KCGM has slashed 140 positions from its workforce at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia after restructuring operations to reflect the impact of May’s rock falls.
Artemis executes deal with Pacton for use of Radio Hill (0) October 18, 2018 Artemis Resources has agreed to allow Canadian gold explorer Pacton Gold to use its Radio Hill processing plant facilities in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
South32 longwall changes deliver turnaround at Illawarra (0) October 18, 2018 South32 has increased production at its Illawarra metallurgical coal operation by 39 per cent following longwall moves at the Appin and Dendrobium collieries.
BHP chief criticises global trade war (0) October 18, 2018 BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has claimed that businesses are navigating “global volatility” in a thinly veiled reference to escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.
Innovation reflects Victoria’s standing in world mining (0) October 18, 2018 Carlton is better known for its boutique retail and dining than the production of niche mining equipment, but a locally owned and operated business is forging ahead in the earth ...
Downer awards contract to SRG Global at BMA mine (0) October 18, 2018 SRG Global has secured a $20 million contract with Downer for drilling works at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Blackwater coal mine in Queensland.
Four critical factors when purchasing a rockbreaker boom system (0) October 18, 2018 A correctly sized hydraulic rock breaker and suitably positioned boom system are well-recognised, safe and reliable solutions that can maximise the productivity of any crushing circuit.
Dacian ramps up gold production at Mt Morgans (0) October 17, 2018 Dacian Gold produced 29,316oz of gold from the Mt Morgans gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
OZ Minerals makes steady headway at Carrapateena (0) October 17, 2018 OZ Minerals is on the verge of starting a number of key activities at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia as it progresses the development.
BHP reveals impact of Olympic Dam disruption (0) October 17, 2018 BHP is reducing its 2019 copper guidance by 3 per cent following outages at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia and Spence operation in Chile.
DFP reports first fall in mining vacancies in 16 months (0) October 17, 2018 DFP’s latest Mining and Resources Job Index shows the industry experienced a 1.3 per cent decrease in job vacancies across the mining and resources sector overall in September.
Northern Minerals locks in funds for rare earth development (0) October 17, 2018 Northern Minerals has entered into two separate agreements for $27 million in funding for the development of its Browns Range heavy rare earth pilot plant in Western Australia.
Glencore to cut 430 jobs at Hail Creek mine (0) October 16, 2018 Glencore has announced a restructure of the Hail Creek coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland that will see 430 jobs at the operation slashed.
National Group delivers five Liebherr ultra-class trucks to BHP mine (0) October 16, 2018 National Group’s heavy transport solution business, National Heavy Haulage (NHH), has delivered five ultra-class Liebherr T 282 C dump trucks to BHP’s Peak Downs coal mine in the Bowen Basin, ...
World’s largest mineral exploration collaboration launched (0) October 16, 2018 A $218 million research organisation designed to develop mineral-discovery technologies has been launched by South Australian Energy and Mining Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan.
Fortescue Metals Group has agreed to fund CSIRO’s hydrogen R&D and select technologies for the next five years.
Perth-based engineering company RCR Tomlinson has appointed administrators due to financial issues.
BHP chief financial officer Peter Beaven has called for improved investment strategies in the mining industry to help aid medium and long-term growth for companies.
TNG Limited has been granted four mineral leases in its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project by the Northern Territory Government.
Evolution Mining has greenlit an expansion to the Cowal gold processing plant in New South Wales 12 months ahead of plan.
Australia’s mid-tier mining sector is observed to charge ahead due to a surging and cautious demand for advanced technologies in 2018.
Albemarle Corporation has secured an exclusivity agreement with Mineral Resources to potentially acquire half of the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia for $US1.15 billion ($1.58 billion).
Scania’s first new truck generation XT mining chassis have arrived in Australia for work with a mining company in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Australian Mines has released its bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland, revealing a capital requirement of $US974 million ($1.35 billion).
A dual-fuel hybrid truck trialled at New Hope Group’s New Acland mine in Queensland has captured the attention of the global mining industry.
NRW Holdings’ leadership is confident of the company’s contract prospects as it heads into the 2019 financial year.
BHP Billiton Nickel West proposal to build and operate a nickel sulphide mine near Leinster in Western Australia has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Neometals plans to update its Barrambie definitive feasibility study (DFS) next year, a decade after it was first released.
Greatland Gold has generated even more interest in the Paterson Province in Western Australia after announcing exciting results from its latest round of drilling in the region.
Caterpillar has launched the Cat R1700 underground mining loader, which features a new design that has delivered high productivity and efficiency during field trials and in production studies.
Rio Tinto subsidiary Rio Tinto Exploration has commenced the first of geophysical airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey at the Citadel Project in its farm-in with Antipa Minerals.
New Century Resources’ first shipment from the restarted Century zinc mine in Queensland has arrived in China.
BHP has settled a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding taxes that were allegedly owed by the mining major over a 15-year period.
Cobham Aviation Services has secured a three-year contract with OZ Minerals to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services between Adelaide, Port Augusta and the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Nepean Mining will design and deliver key equipment and infrastructure at Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Ironbark No. 1 coking coal project in Queensland.
Ausmex has identified two prospective drill targets in an area shared with Newcrest Mining’s Canteen prospect near Cloncurry, Queensland.
The Queensland-focused coal miner is the target of a $240 million takeover offer from a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Golden Energy and Resources.
Australian Mining speaks to Josh Bryant about the changes he has made at Mitchell Services that led to him winning the 2018 Sick Safety Advocacy Award.
Austmine recently completed its first ever mining mission to British Columbia, Canada, a province rich with minerals ranging from high-quality met coal to copper and gold.
BHP’s preliminary internal investigation has found that the derailment of its iron ore freight train earlier this month was caused by a brake failure.
Australia’s leading energy infrastructure provider APA Group has announced that it is extending its pipeline services to an existing mining customer in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto will be the first mining company to supply responsibly-sourced aluminium under an ethical standard for the production of coffee capsules after joining forces with Nespresso.
Pilbara Minerals has officially opened the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, with steady plans to progress its stage two expansion to 5Mt/y.
Anglo American’s Moranbah North operation has been recognised as SEW Eurodrive Coal Mine of the Year at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for the fourth time.
Image Resources has achieved first production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
National Group’s mine contracting business, National Mining Services, has delivered a Liebherr R 9800 excavator and three Komatsu 930E dump trucks to assist Idemitsu in boosting its production at the ...
A pink diamond that was first cut in the 1920s has reached a world-record sum at a Christie’s auction in Geneva.
Contract engineering company Primero has secured a major contract at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
The mining, resources and energy industry has joined healthcare and IT as one of the top three drivers of job ad growth in Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group, in celebrating its achievements in the past 2018 financial year, has reinforced its focus on building sustainable mines of the future.
Cat mining trucks working within the MineStar Command for hauling automation solution have reached one billion tonnes hauled.
The Australian mining industry has closed the pay discrepancy gap between genders, according to a federal government report.
Adani Mining has reasserted the prospects of its Carmichael project in regional Queensland as the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that coal has made a recent comeback.
Diatreme Resources has released a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Cyclone zircon project in Western Australia that forecasts it will cost $135.7 million to develop.
Northern Star Resources has terminated its contract with Westgold Resources’ contracting business Australian Contract Mining (ACM) on a ‘without cause’ basis.
The Queensland State Government has passed a reform bill that means mining companies working in the state will now financially contribute to rehabilitation costs for abandoned mines.
Kalamazoo Resources is selling its Snake Well gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia to Adaman Resources for $7 million.
Metso has collaborated with Rockwell Automation to launch an expanded Metso Metrics that maximises the performance of comminution circuits.
Epiroc has unveiled its second generation of battery-operated machines that have been designed to lower costs and make underground mining a healthier work environment.
The Pike River mine drift will be re-entered, eight years since multiple explosions occurred at the mine on November 19, 2010.
Newcrest Mining has entered a farm-in agreement with Canadian company Mirasol Resources at the Altazor gold project in northern Chile.
Woodside Energy chief executive Peter Coleman has encouraged large resources companies to take action on preventing climate change and form “a low-carbon society”.
Western Australian gold producers Silver Lake Resources and Doray Minerals have entered into an agreement to merge into a new company.
Northern Star Resources has bid $150 million to acquire the 49 per cent stake it does not already own of the East Kundana joint venture in Western Australia from Tribune ...
This service is designed to optimise lubricant application and help enhance production through long equipment life and equipment reliability – which can help lower maintenance costs.
Broken Hill Prospecting has issued a dispute notice to joint venture (JV) partner Cobalt Blue Holdings over the Thackaringa cobalt project near Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby — an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras).
Ramelius Resources has sweetened its takeover offer for Explaurum by an additional 5 cents cash for each of the target’s share.
National Group has rented five Liebherr T 282 C ultra-class trucks to BHP at the Peak Downs coal mine in the Bowen Basin, northern Queensland.
The tender featured 63 rare pink, red and violet diamonds from Rio’s Kimberley, Western Australia-based Argyle mine, including six hero diamonds, featured at the tender, named Magnificent Argyle.
Roy Hill has signed two memoranda of understanding with Chinese companies during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Senex has launched construction of a gas processing facility and pipeline as part of its wider Western Surat gas project in Queensland.
OZ Minerals has extended the mine life of the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia to 2030.
Few companies understand your business like you do. Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia is one that does.
Crusader Hose is the developer of the Flexibore 250 series flexible riser hose. National sales manager Daniel Seow discusses what it can bring to mine dewatering.
Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with the stage two expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia after its board approved the project.
Queensland-based auctioneer Lloyds has noted a large uptake of used equipment sales in the civil and mining industries due to an increase in works.
Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Encounter in advancing the latter’s Yeneena copper-cobalt project in the Paterson province in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto has completed a wharf and land sale to joint venture group LNG Canada for $576 million.
Sheffield Resources subsidiary Thunderbird Operations has awarded a $366.3 million mineral sands contract to GR Engineering Services.
Mineral Resources has revealed that about 30 iron ore wagons returning to its Koolyanobbing iron ore mine in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have derailed.
Radioline is the wireless system for extended systems. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel, without any programming.
Caterpillar has expanded its range of ultra-class mining trucks with a pair of new vehicles, the Cat 798 AC and Cat 796 AC.
Albemarle Corp’s proposed Kemerton lithium plant in the South West region in Western Australia has received its environmental approval from the state government.
OceanaGold’s Haile open pit gold mine in South Carolina is to benefit from the installation of a Glencore Technology M10,000 IsaMill for ultrafine grinding.
Woodside Energy has agreed to process the gas resources of Chevron’s Clio-Acme fields and the Woodside-led Browse joint venture at its North West Shelf facilities on Burrup Peninsula in Western ...
Altura Mining and Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium have signed a significant three-year lithium offtake deal.
Mineral Resources and Hexagon Resources have signed their joint venture (JV) agreement over the McIntosh graphite project in northern Western Australia.
Newcrest Mining is pulling out of a joint venture opportunity with gold explorer Alice Queen.
Peabody Australia’s former Wilkie Creek coal mine has been transitioned to post-rehabilitation land uses, during which the company employed 100 per cent of its workforce from the local community of ...
Drilling-focused US equipment company Boart Longyear has introduced a new series of diamond drilling bits that promise to double penetration rates compared to the competition.
Thiess will install autonomous haulage technology at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek iron ore operation in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
BHP has won the bids to acquire a full ownership and operatorship of exploration licenses for two oil blocks in the offshore Orphan Basin, Eastern Canada.
Fortescue has secured eight memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese steel mills during the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The Queensland Land Court has granted New Hope Group a conditional recommendation that the company receive a Stage 3 mining lease and associated environmental amendment applications for the New Acland ...
Mineral Resources has secured a milestone at the Koolyanobbing iron ore operation by delivering its first fully loaded train from the site to the Port of Esperance.
Autonomous drone startup Emesent has raised $3.5 million for its Hovermap system for underground mining.
Epiroc continues with its string of acquisitions with the takeover of Innovative Mining Products in Johannesburg in South Africa for an undisclosed amount.
Rio Tinto has finalised its sale of the Murphy uranium tenements in the Northern Territory to Canadian company Laramide Resources.
Peabody Australia has reached a 20-year milestone at its Coppabella coal mine in central Queensland.
Strandline Resources will launch a $3 million share placement to progress its mineral sands projects in Tanzania and Western Australia toward development and production.
Sedgman has been awarded $100 million of contracts with Mach Energy and QCoal to operate and maintain the Mount Pleasant and Byerwen coal handling and preparation plants (CHPP).
New Hope Group’s New Acland coal mine has received recognition from the Queensland Government for having the single largest area of certified rehabilitation of any open cut coal mine in ...
The University of South Australia will be attracting talent pools to the Australian minerals industry by developing an immersive virtual reality education and outreach program.
Coolgardie Minerals has commenced gold ore production at the Geko project near Coolgardie, Western Australia.
As McLanahan continues to grow with the opening of a new flagship facility in New South Wales, Australian Mining talks to APAC sales and marketing director Chris Knowles about the ...
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has increased his holding in the company from 32.46 per cent to 33.87 per cent with the purchase of $US10.6 million ($15 million) of stock.
Conveyor Manufacturers Australia co-founder and director Ben Smith tells Australian Mining how the company developed a design philosophy that challenges the status quo.
This year’s Melbourne Cup trophy has been made from gold from Evolution Mining’s Mt Rawdon gold mine in Queensland.
Kidman Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement with Japan’s Mitsui for the supply of lithium hydroxide from the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
New Century has experienced downtime at its Century operation in October due to a large weather event and a safety incident.
Two joint partners Unearthed and Newcrest Mining as well as Core Resources and Mineral Technologies have won the METS Ignited Collaboration Award for 2018 because judges were blown away by ...
Bengalla Mining Company has suspended its operations following the death of a man in an onsite accident at the Bengalla coal mine in Muswellbrook, New South Wales.
In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
TNG Limited has appointed its metallurgical plant supplier and development partner SMS group to commence the key front-end engineering and design process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern ...
Evolution Mining executive chair Jake Klein believes the gold industry is suffering from “cognitive bias” regarding prices for the precious metal.
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria is on track to reach its 2018 production guidance on the back of a record nine-month output.
The Hancock-owned Roy Hill operation has revealed that its post-tax profits have jumped 69 per cent to $558 million in just the second year of production.
By accurately measuring the movement of hard rock blasts in 3D, the BMM System can deliver a host of advantages to blasting operations.
CITIC has responded to comments made yesterday by Mineralogy head Clive Palmer in relation to recently launched legal action between the two companies.
Designed to address the issue of damage and wear to conveyor belts, LOCTITE has developed the PC 7350 rubber repair PU resin, which enables in situ repairs to be done ...
An Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report has taken a dim view of New South Wales’ thermal coal exports, believing they are on an irreversible downward trend.
Greyhound has secured a five-year renewal of a contract to provide coach services in the Bowen Basin and Olympic Dam to BHP and its joint venture partners.
Ausdrill has completed the acquisition of underground hard rock contractor Barminco, creating the second largest Australian mining services company by revenue.
Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines is optimistic that China’s trade dispute with the United States will not dampen iron ore demand from China.
Australian logistics company Bis has launched a new mine haul truck called Rexx that it claims can travel up to four times further than conventional dump trucks.
Mineralogy head Clive Palmer has confirmed that his company offered thousands of square kilometres of land to CITIC Pacific for the development of its Sino Iron project in Western Australia.
Inca Minerals has reported a large to giant sized carbonate replacement deposit at the South32-backed Greater Riqueza zinc-silver-lead project in Peru.
Iluka Resources subsidiary Sierra Rutile has announced that work has recommenced at its mineral sands operation in Sierra Leone, West Africa, following industrial action taken by workers last week.
Drone company Airobotics has raised $US30 million ($42.2 million) in its latest funding round to push its total capital to $US101 million.
Epiroc has acquired 34 per cent of Autonomous Solution Inc.’s subsidiary, the provider of technology solutions for autonomous fleets ASI Mining, in an undisclosed amount.
Henkel Australia and New Zealand has announced its recent advancement in hybrid adhesive technologies, LOCTITE Universal Structural Bonders, which have been developed to combine the high speed of an instant ...
Government-backed Earth Resources Regulation has streamlined processes to speed up approvals for operational changes at Victorian quarries and mine sites.
Dassault Systèmes has built on an existing software collaboration with engineering services company LogiCamms to implement services such as Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Rio Tinto is engaging the company’s team of global experts to develop a new chemical procedure to process a mineral known only to occur at Jadar in Serbia.
Independence Group (IGO) managing director and chief executive officer Peter Bradford has stated that the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt and Tropicana gold projects in Western Australia are to “drive future growth” ...
Doray Minerals has hit a new quarterly production record at the Deflector gold-copper project in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Scania Australia has unveiled the latest XT mining and construction truck range at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne today.
New Century Resources has loaded its first zinc concentrate from the Queensland-based Century zinc restart onto the shipping vessel MV Wunma at Karumba Port for shipping to China.
Rio Tinto’s agreement to sell its stake in the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, west Africa, to Chinalco has lapsed.
African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) has been awarded a $US375 million ($529 million) underground mining services contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s historic Obuasi gold project in Ghana, West Africa.
Lucapa increased mining volumes at its Lulo diamond project by 35 per cent to achieve a new quarterly record of 81,117 bulk cubic metres (BCM).
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have reported that the mining industry contributed 8.8 per cent of Australia’s gross value in 2017–18, a figure around 87 per ...
Graphex Mining has taken a major step towards becoming a significant supplier of premium, coarse flake graphite by securing up to $US85 million ($119.8 million) with Castlelake to advance its ...
H-E Parts International has secured a three-year contract to supply rotable transfer chutes, liners and refurbishment services at the Roy Hill mine site and port facility in the Pilbara, Western ...
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Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets have secured a long-term offtake agreement for its high-grade tantalum concentrate from the Bald Hill mine on the back of strong prices.
Caterpillar celebrated a major milestone yesterday with the production of its 40,000th large dozer, a 225,000lb (102,058kg) D11T model.
METS Ignited has chosen the finalists for its annual Collaboration Award, which will take place at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Gala Dinner on Wednesday October 31.
Ausdrill’s shareholders voted in favour of the proposed acquisition of Barminco at its annual general meeting yesterday.
As an internal product specialist, Syed sees the difference that ifm solutions can make to businesses, helping them with preventative maintenance of machinery and automation.
Jeff Hogan, global product manager at Top Hammer Tooling (Boart Longyear), offers some advice on how to take care of drill bits for efficiency improvements.
Victorian Minister for Resources Tim Pallas has announced successful tender for six local explorers in the Stavely mineral province of Western Victoria.
Fortescue has posted a rise in production of 14 per cent year on year in what chief executive officer Elizabeth Gaines called “a strong start” to the company’s 2019 first ...
Caterpillar has released tricone drill bits that are suitable for severe rotary blasthole applications, with lowered cost of drilling proven in copper, iron ore and coal mines.
Technology company Aurora Labs has signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with Fortescue Metals Group to work on 3D printing technology for mining.
Lucapa Diamond Company has commissioned the 1.1 million tonnes a year (Mt/y) treatment plant at its Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho in Southern Africa, despite the challenges of winter ...
For the past 15 years the success of Fortescue Metals Group and growth of the Pilbara iron ore industry has been guided by one man – Andrew Forrest, winner of ...
Barminco has been awarded a four-year contract extension worth $240 million with Independence Group (IGO).
Gold miner Newcrest Mining has ramped up its focus on developing digital operations through a partnership in India.
Anglo American has delivered a first for its metallurgical coal division following completion of a drill hole using a remote-operated, semi-autonomous drill at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland.
East Timor is showing battery minerals potential across the country, leading Inca Minerals to lodge an applications for three exploration licences.
The nickel industry should be prepared for nickel shortages of 150,000–300,000t/y by the early 2020s due to increasing market demand, according to a Poseidon Nickel chief.
Gold miner Newcrest Mining has recorded falls in production at three of its mines due to maintenance programs and unplanned outages.
Pure Minerals’ newly-acquired Queensland Pacific Metals has obtained the permission to use Direct Nickel Projects’s nickel and cobalt processing method via a framework agreement.
Equipment manufacturer Metso has said that its third-generation Superior MKIII primary gyratory crusher can deliver up to 30 per cent higher capacity and 70 per cent lower downtime in ...
INPEX Corp’s first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Ichthys LNG project has departed from its onshore gas liquefaction plant in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Qteq will join forces with Perth-based Wireline Services Group on the back of a string of acquisitions this year, including Surtech and Wellserv last May.
Rammer has been setting standards for breaking for four decades and was the first brand to offer large and heavy duty rockbreakers for tough conditions.
Western Areas has approved the Odysseus nickel project at its Cosmos operations in Western Australia after delivering a positive definitive feasibility study (DFS).
At 84 years young, Alastair MacKellar is still just as passionate and just as involved in working life as he was back in 1950, when he began his apprenticeship as ...
There was a time when a resource project proponent could conduct its environmental studies, fill out its application forms and then go about arranging project finance whilst waiting for government ...
WorleyParsons is set to acquire Jacobs Engineering Group’s energy, chemicals and resources (ECR) division for $US3.3 billion ($4.65 billion).
Oil and gas explorer Strike Energy has made an offer to acquire 100 per cent of shares in UIL Energy for 0.485 Strike shares per UIL ordinary share.
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Global Mining Association of China to boost excellence in the resources industry.
Galena Mining plans to divest its non-core assets into a separate entity, Metal Range, which will be self-funding and operate independently.
Strandline Resources has awarded a $24.7 million EPC contract at the Fungoni mineral sands project to GR Engineering Services.
BCI Minerals has secured the first sale of its Pilbara iron ore divestment process by agreeing to offload the Kumina project to Mineral Resources for up to $35 million.
Mining services major Barminco has been awarded two contract extensions worth $335 million in total at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
The global mineral resources industry has not been as quick to ride on the waves of the boom and bust cycles as other industry peers, McKinsey & Company partner Prabhav ...
KCGM has slashed 140 positions from its workforce at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia after restructuring operations to reflect the impact of May’s rock falls.
Caterpillar has introduced the MD6200 Rotary Blasthole Drill. It is the smallest drill of its type that the company has produced.
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville gold mine in Victoria has won the 2018 Australian Mining Prospect Awards Mine of the Year.
Artemis Resources has agreed to allow Canadian gold explorer Pacton Gold to use its Radio Hill processing plant facilities in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
South32 has increased production at its Illawarra metallurgical coal operation by 39 per cent following longwall moves at the Appin and Dendrobium collieries.
BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has claimed that businesses are navigating “global volatility” in a thinly veiled reference to escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.
Carlton is better known for its boutique retail and dining than the production of niche mining equipment, but a locally owned and operated business is forging ahead in the earth ...
SRG Global has secured a $20 million contract with Downer for drilling works at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Blackwater coal mine in Queensland.
A correctly sized hydraulic rock breaker and suitably positioned boom system are well-recognised, safe and reliable solutions that can maximise the productivity of any crushing circuit.
Dacian Gold produced 29,316oz of gold from the Mt Morgans gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
OZ Minerals is on the verge of starting a number of key activities at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia as it progresses the development.
BHP is reducing its 2019 copper guidance by 3 per cent following outages at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia and Spence operation in Chile.
An ultra-rare mineral named reidite has been found from what is possibly the world’s largest crater in Shark Bay in Western Australia.
DFP’s latest Mining and Resources Job Index shows the industry experienced a 1.3 per cent decrease in job vacancies across the mining and resources sector overall in September.
Northern Minerals has entered into two separate agreements for $27 million in funding for the development of its Browns Range heavy rare earth pilot plant in Western Australia.
Saracen has posted a new gold production target on the back of sustained record production, ending the quarter strong with 88,940 ounces (oz) of gold.
Glencore has announced a restructure of the Hail Creek coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland that will see 430 jobs at the operation slashed.
BHP is strengthening its exposure to South American copper by increasing a stake in Ecuador-focused SolGold.
The miner has reported that its AutoHaul autonomous trains in the Pilbara are now running at an average rate of 34 trains per day.
National Group’s heavy transport solution business, National Heavy Haulage (NHH), has delivered five ultra-class Liebherr T 282 C dump trucks to BHP’s Peak Downs coal mine in the Bowen Basin, ...
A $218 million research organisation designed to develop mineral-discovery technologies has been launched by South Australian Energy and Mining Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan.
CIMIC-owned Thiess has secured a $1.2 billion mining services contract at the Mt Arthur coal operation in the Hunter Valley.