Gold spikes as Russia closes in (0) February 15, 2022 The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal optimising mining organisations (0) February 15, 2022 RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor nickel en route to Kambalda concentrator (0) February 15, 2022 Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Pentium prioritises BHP with dual rotary rig (0) February 15, 2022 Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto enters the space race (0) February 15, 2022 Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Narrabri mine extension nears (0) February 14, 2022 Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ cements its place in SA (0) February 14, 2022 OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
Silver strong: Record demand forecast in 2022 (0) February 14, 2022 The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto co-designs milestone plan with Yinhawangka people (0) February 14, 2022 Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
Monadelphous’ $400m contracts cover all bases (0) February 14, 2022 Monadelphous has revealed a basket of new contracts in the resources and energy sectors worth about $400 million, including with South32, Newcrest and Codelco.
Traditional Owners deserve more agency, Committee suggests (0) February 11, 2022 The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia has discussed how best to integrate Australia’s Traditional Owners into land management practices, as they seek to leverage their native claim to land.
Pilbara deal boosts NRW contracts (0) February 11, 2022 NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
Queensland shows love for local manufacturing (0) February 11, 2022 Queensland’s resources sector has benefitted from a flurry of funding and local manufacturing developments, setting up both Rockhampton and Gladstone for the future.
MacKellar takes Western Plant Hire under its wing (0) February 11, 2022 MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
IMARC returns with new dates (0) February 11, 2022 Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Coal grants boost Sustainable Mineral Institute research (0) February 11, 2022 The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
Premium tool cabinets: The perfect workshop addition (0) February 11, 2022 CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
ARDVARC autonomous technology allows for superior drill control (0) February 11, 2022 FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Fortescue plans unrivalled renewables hub (0) February 10, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Aquila commissioning complete: Anglo American (0) February 10, 2022 Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG and Nokia create private network for mines (0) February 10, 2022 TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SIMEC blasts SRG Global with $150m deal (0) February 10, 2022 SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
Hercules EXO proves a grand Schlam (0) February 10, 2022 WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
SA floods recede to reconnect mining hubs (0) February 9, 2022 The South Australian Government has begun reopening parts of the Stuart Highway for trucks during daylight hours, after floods cut off key mining areas of Prominent Hill and Coober Pedy.
BHP ships direct to Pilbara (0) February 9, 2022 BHP will increase the direct shipping of supplies from Singapore to Port Hedland, providing local business opportunities for the Pilbara.
Perenti’s idoba makes giant leaps with Sumitomo (0) February 9, 2022 Perenti has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Corporation, through its mining technology business arm, idoba.
Red 5 on the road again with MLG (0) February 9, 2022 Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Webinar: Flexco Elevate digitally transforms conveyor productivity (0) February 9, 2022 Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Thiess locks in $1.5bn at Olive Downs (0) February 9, 2022 Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
Coal shiploader a boost for Gladstone (0) February 9, 2022 The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
BHP gets iron ore vessel moving (0) February 8, 2022 BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
Industry sentiment swells in 2022, survey says (0) February 8, 2022 A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
IMARC speaker addresses diversity in mining (0) February 8, 2022 Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
Red 5 crushing it at KOTH (0) February 8, 2022 Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
MRL introduces Bluetooth contact tracing (0) February 8, 2022 Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
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WA Govt continues mineral exploration investment (0) February 8, 2022 The Western Australian Government has continued its investment in mineral exploration by adding considerable funding to the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
OZ lines up West Musgrave with EPA approval (0) February 7, 2022 OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
Have your say on Queensland resources industry (0) February 7, 2022 Time is running out for Queenslanders to have their say on the State Government’s 30-year-plan to drive jobs and prosperity in a sustainable resources industry.
Hydra celebrates fuel cell progress (0) February 7, 2022 The Hydra Consortium has constructed its first prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell-based powertrain to test the technology in mining trucks and other mining applications.
BHP extends partnership into steel research (0) February 7, 2022 BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
Excited by uncertainty: Deloitte’s industry insights (0) February 4, 2022 “The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
Further upgrades announced for Pilbara ports (0) February 4, 2022 The NAIF will invest $255 million to common-user infrastructure, including the Pilbara Ports Authority, to support the Perdaman Urea Project.
Cat fleet hits global autonomous milestone (0) February 4, 2022 Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Iron ore sets new export revenue record (0) February 4, 2022 Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Goldilocks zone’ the key to metal discoveries (0) February 3, 2022 UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
Govt supports graphite projects with $239m (0) February 3, 2022 The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 moves red dirt at KOTH (0) February 3, 2022 Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore to expand Isaac Plains (0) February 3, 2022 Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) February 3, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Mineral Resources, De Grey Mining, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI).
Tasmanian Government backs greenfield exploration (0) February 3, 2022 Six Tasmanian mineral exploration projects will share in more than $270,000 in funding through round 6 of the State Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI).
Codelco calls on FLANDERS for autonomous conversion (0) February 3, 2022 Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
Cat undercarriage maximised with track service inspections (0) February 3, 2022 The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Kalgoorlie rare earths gets ministerial approval (0) February 2, 2022 Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Golding and SIMEC agree to $600m deal (0) February 2, 2022 NRW Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a three-year contract extension with OneSteel Manufacturing trading as SIMEC Mining.
Major miners make the grade in sustainability: S&P Global (0) February 2, 2022 Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
Yangibana rare earths benefits from NAIF funding (0) February 2, 2022 Hastings Technology Metals has received a $140 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to fund the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Solar project to power BHP (0) February 2, 2022 Construction has begun at one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems to power BHP Nickel West.
Port Hedland plan set to maximise mining exports (0) February 2, 2022 Major mining companies have welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to endorse the amended Port Hedland development plan completed by the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA).
Aqura acquired by Telstra after big year with miners (0) February 1, 2022 Aqura Technologies has been sold to Telstra for $30 million, handing a raft of mining infrastructure to one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies.
MEC integrates mining services (0) February 1, 2022 Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
COVID cases isolate dozens of WA mine staff (0) February 1, 2022 The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
The dotted line: January’s biggest contracts (0) February 1, 2022 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Stanmore Resources, BHP, South32 and more.
Gruyere goes for gold with increased production (0) January 31, 2022 Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia has produced a record amount of ore during the December quarter of 2021.
Swick powers towards merge with DDH1 (0) January 31, 2022 Swick Mining Services will merge with DDH1 on a positive note in February, after a strong finish to 2021 saw it improve rig utilisation while continuing to grow its fleet.
Department interactions to be streamlined (0) January 31, 2022 The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions enter into an administrative agreement.
Fed Govt puts confidence, investment into northern Australia (0) January 31, 2022 The Federal Government has invested in northern Australia with a further $2 billion towards critical infrastructure projects across the mining and agriculture sectors.
Newcrest remains on target and on schedule (0) January 31, 2022 Newcrest enjoyed a 10 per cent increase in production over the December quarter due to an increase in the company’s Cadia mill capacity with completion of the replacement and upgrade ...
McLanahan delivers mineral processing equipment to Mexico (0) January 30, 2022 When a new refinery needed mineral processing equipment the owners returned to their preferred supplier, McLanahan and its custom-engineered equipment.
Gold’s diversity leads to rise in demand (0) January 28, 2022 The World Gold Council has released its latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealing that annual demand has recovered.
Alien discovers out-of-this-world silver grades (0) January 28, 2022 Alien Metals has discovered historic silver grades at its Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, with one drill hole finding more than 36 kilograms of silver per tonne.
Green means go: First copper sighted at Anthill (0) January 28, 2022 Austral Resources has exposed first copper ore at the Anthill copper project in Queensland, allowing first ore to be stockpiled more than a month earlier than expected.
Coal lights up export price index: ABS (0) January 28, 2022 Coal and non-ferrous metals were among those to underpin Australia’s export price index for the December quarter, while China’s fall in demand for metalliferous ores weighed heavily.
Nova operation to reach its renewable Zenith (0) January 28, 2022 IGO has continued its partnership with Zenith Energy to prove it is possible to use 100 per cent renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.
Redevelopment of Dolphin mine begins (0) January 28, 2022 Construction activities have commenced on site for the redevelopment of Group 6 Metals wholly-owned Dolphin Tungsten mine on King Island.
Italian material handler makes tip top acquisition (0) January 28, 2022 Global provider of conveying, treatment technology and tyre repair products and services, REMA TIP TOP, has acquired the conveyor technology division of Nuova Emil Riv in northern Italy.
Covid causes further Kemerton delays (0) January 27, 2022 Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
Mining’s great comedown: WoodMac forecasts 2022 (0) January 27, 2022 In 2022, the mining industry will see relaxed commodity prices, action on net-zero plans and the continued struggle of rising labour costs, according to Wood Mackenzie.
MinRes sets its sites on lithium (0) January 27, 2022 Mineral Resources has seen strong growth in its lithium operations with spodumene prices rising 56 per cent from the previous quarter.
AdBlue shortage abates thanks to Incitec Pivot (0) January 27, 2022 Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the federal government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
BHP research to challenge nickel mineral system (0) January 27, 2022 BHP has signed a major research agreement to identify new areas for the discovery of metals critical to electric vehicles.
Rinehart honoured for service to mining sector (0) January 27, 2022 Roy Hill and Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 ...
Terrain Tamer expands to South Africa (0) January 25, 2022 Terrain Tamer 4WD Parts has recently expanded into South Africa, with their 16th warehouse opening in Bellville, an inner eastern suburb of Cape Town, to facilitate the service of the ...
China releases Aus coal from its ports (0) January 25, 2022 China has cleared most of the Australian coal that had been held at Chinese ports due to a coal import ban, according to Fengkuang Coal Logistics.
Mt Bundy gets major boost for the NT (0) January 25, 2022 Primary Gold’s Mt Bundy Gold Project has been awarded Major Project status, setting three mines in the Northern Territory up for restart.
Fortescue begins 2022 with wind in its sails (0) January 25, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has set records for second quarter and first half ore shipments, while achieving several milestones at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Metso Outotec announces world’s largest slurry pump (0) January 25, 2022 Metso:Outotec has revealed the latest addition to its mill discharge (MD) pump series, the MDM900, for use in heavy-duty concentrator plants.
Bellevue gold project on target and budget (0) January 25, 2022 Bellevue Gold remains confident of first production at its namesake Bellevue Gold project in June next year despite increased infrastructure turnouts during the development of the site.
AOG Energy 2023: Reconnecting the global Industry (0) January 24, 2022 Returning to Perth March 15-17 2023, AOG Energy will be a hub of industry professionals ready to collaborate and discover opportunity as the global supply chain reunites.
South32: Cannington hauls itself above expectations (0) January 24, 2022 South32’s Cannington silver-lead mine has had a successful second half of 2021 as it prepares to transition to 100 per cent truck haulage.
Elphinstone turns a new leaf for underground BEVs (0) January 24, 2022 Elphinstone has begun developing battery electric vehicles (BEV) for underground hard rock mining using internal investment and a federal government grant to get started.
Regis rockfall knocks gold guidance (0) January 24, 2022 Regis Resources has revised its gold production targets at the Duketon operation in Western Australia, due to a wall slip at its Rosemont main pit.
Calidus bringing solar to Warrawoona (0) January 24, 2022 Calidus has executed an agreement with Zenith Pacific for the construction of a 4MW solar farm with a 3.5MW battery energy storage system.
Fortescue reignites Oakajee vision with Sinosteel (0) January 24, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has joined with Sinosteel to investigate rail and port development at Oakajee in the Midwest region of Western Australia.
DeGrussa continues to perform for Sandfire (0) January 21, 2022 Sandfire Resources has overcome the impact of increasing diesel and power costs to record a production increase of around 3000 tonnes at its copper operations, according to its December quarterly ...
Port of Townsville gets a face lift (0) January 21, 2022 A Queensland-based contractor will use the country’s largest backhoe dredge to widen Townsville’s shipping channels, increasing potential for mineral exports in the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
WA backtracks on border reopening (0) January 21, 2022 The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.
Redpath raise the bore with Kirkland Lake (0) January 21, 2022 Kirkland Lake Gold has signed Redpath Mining to a raisebore contract at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria, extending a long-standing relationship until 2023.
Confident Tonkin ready for WA open borders (0) January 20, 2022 Northern Star Resources has taken lessons from its North American operations in managing workforce disruptions expected in Western Australia as border restrictions lift next month.
Grants support innovation in mining and resources (0) January 20, 2022 The Federal Government will provide more than $12 million in funding for Australian companies to commercialise their innovations.
New Wilkie combines coal and clean energy (0) January 20, 2022 New Wilkie Energy has begun ramping up its workforce to restart the Wilkie Creek coal mine in Queensland, in a project that merges coal with renewable energy.
Coronado production gets rained out (0) January 20, 2022 Saleable production for Coronado Global Resources was down 10 per cent on the previous quarter as a result of above-average rainfall.
Visa rebate incentive to alleviate skills shortage (0) January 20, 2022 The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA has welcomed visa incentives to help address current workforce shortages caused by COVID‑19.
Stanmore welcomes EPSA to Isaac Downs (0) January 19, 2022 Stanmore Resources has enlisted EPSA Pacific as the statutory coal mining operator at the Isaac Plains Complex, for a five-year term worth $564 million.
Lynas charts its own course through traffic (0) January 19, 2022 Lynas Rare Earths has chartered its own ship to transport its rare earth concentrate from Western Australia to Malaysia, easing the impact of global shipping delays.
Renison sorted for tin price record (0) January 19, 2022 The Renison tin mine in Tasmania will now benefit from a new ore sorting technology just in time for the tin price to an all-time high.
Burgundy buys diamonds from Ellendale (0) January 19, 2022 Burgundy has purchased a parcel of fancy yellow rough diamonds produced at the former Ellendale diamond mine.
Galena takes flight at Abra (0) January 19, 2022 Galena Mining has completed construction of the airstrip at its Abra base metals mine in Western Australia – an important achievement for its fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
Mining West buy a ‘turning point’ for MACA (0) January 19, 2022 MACA has completed its $175 million purchase of Downer’s Mining West business, while the sale of the Bluff coal mine to Bowen Coking Coal was also completed.
BHP trusts CIMIC for Port Hedland debottlenecking (0) January 18, 2022 BHP has chosen a CIMIC Group subsidiary for a debottlenecking project at Nelson Point in Port Hedland, Western Australia, in a contract worth $100 million.
Health and safety a priority as IMARC is postponed (0) January 18, 2022 The eighth International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) due to go ahead at the end of the month will be postponed organisers say.
Sandvik takes Toro by the horns (0) January 18, 2022 Sandvik has upgraded its Toro LH209L low-profile loader tailored to enhance its performance, reduce downtime and control emissions.
Kirkland production exceeds expectations, again (0) January 18, 2022 Kirkland Lake Gold has achieved record annual and quarterly production for 2021 and its fourth quarter, as the Fosterville gold mine smashed original targets in Victoria.
Mental health initiative a boost for mine workers (0) January 18, 2022 The Western Australian Government has launched a grant program to help prevent mental health injury at work and promote positive work practices, with a seperate initiative specifically targeted towards the ...
Coburn draws halfway line in the sand (0) January 17, 2022 Strandline Resources’ Coburn mineral sands project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has reached 50 per cent completion.
Further stamps of approval at Hastings’ Yangibana (0) January 17, 2022 Hastings Metals Technology has ticked another box for its Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia, receiving governmental approvals for environmental management and a revised mining proposal.
Liebherr wheels out new loaders (0) January 17, 2022 Liebherr has launched three new wheel loaders that will increase performance, productivity, and safety during daily use.
BHP joins the party on electric rail (0) January 17, 2022 BHP will add four battery-electric locomotives to its Western Australian rail network, becoming the fourth major miner to improve rail decarbonisation efforts in Australia since mid-December.
Rinehart seeks EPA approval for Mulga Downs mine (0) January 17, 2022 Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has filed for environmental approval for a 20 million tonne per annum (mtpa) iron ore mine on the family’s Mulga Downs station in the ...
BHP intern program to help skills shortage (0) January 14, 2022 BHP has targeted first-year university students to intern across a range of areas at the company, encouraging young people to mitigate mining’s skills shortage.
Cadia to trial Orica’s latest blast solution (0) January 14, 2022 Newcrest Mining’s Cadia underground gold mine in New South Wales will be the first commercial trial site for Orica’s mechanised development charging system Avatel.
Just how do we supply all these clean metals? (0) January 14, 2022 Metals demand in the clean energy transition may call for substitution between materials, while lithium supplies may need to increase seven-fold by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company.
Epiroc to connect mines with new AI system (0) January 14, 2022 Epiroc has released a new system that enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring to maximise productivity and safety at mines.
Rio Tinto shows interest in satellite start-up (0) January 14, 2022 Rio Tinto has formed an early adoption partnership with space data company Pixxel, to support the development of an imaging satellite with numerous benefits for mining.
Iron ore hits $130/t ahead of Chinese New Year (0) January 14, 2022 The price of Australian seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has topped $US130 per tonne for the first time since October 2021, thanks to increased Chinese steel production.
Nickel at 10-year high, but for how long? (0) January 13, 2022 The nickel price broke a 10-year high this week, at $US21,680 ($29,765) per tonne for the first time since September 2011 as reports of dwindling battery metal supplies worried investors.
Challenge to grow critical minerals (0) January 13, 2022 The SA Government has launched a challenge focussed on growing the state’s critical minerals processing and manufacturing capabilities.
NRW optimises Dalgaranga with MaxMine (0) January 13, 2022 NRW Holdings has agreed to install MaxMine technology across its mining contract at Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia to improve safety, productivity and environmental efficiency.
BHP to convert South Flank with autonomous haulage (0) January 13, 2022 BHP will transition its South Flank mine to autonomous haulage, less than a year after first ore was produced at the Western Australian site.
Tasmanian metal exports continue to grow (0) January 12, 2022 Tasmania has recorded its fourth consecutive month with annual export figures exceeding $4 billion, while 64.1 per cent of the state’s exports came from non-ferrous metals, metallic ores and metal ...
Iluka gets rare referral win (0) January 12, 2022 Iluka’s Eneabba rare earth refinery at the Eneabba mine site has made it through the Environmental Protection Authority referral process.
Iron ore recovery sees mines reopen (0) January 12, 2022 The price of seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has reached near three-month highs, according to Mysteel, now worth $US128.35 ($177) per dry metric tonne (dmt).
Zinc prices to stabilise: Fitch (0) January 12, 2022 Data from Fitch Solutions shows that zinc prices in 2022 have been revised upwards from $US2,550/tonne ($3,537/tonne) to $US2,900/tonne.
Bis hauls its way to the Hunter Valley (0) January 12, 2022 Hunter Valley Operations has awarded Bis a multi-year contract to deliver on-road haulage at its Howick-based processing facility.
WA seeks streamlined Mining Act (0) January 12, 2022 The Western Australian Government has proposed to amend the Mining Act 1978 to improve regulation and update approvals processes.
Thermal coal heats up as Indonesia mulls ban (0) January 11, 2022 Thermal coal prices have risen above $US200 per tonne for the first time since November began, owing to Indonesia’s export ban while it manages domestic supply issues.
Rio Tinto to charge up with Wabtec (0) January 11, 2022 Rio Tinto will purchase four battery-electric trains from Wabtec Corporation for use in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Fortescue considers taking backseat at Iron Bridge (0) January 11, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has indicated it’s open to contracting for mining services at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, contrary to its usual strategy.
Austral’s Anthill a ‘hive of activity’ (0) January 11, 2022 Austral Resources has seen first overburden moved at its Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, after Thiess was confirmed as the contractor late last year.
Hexagon drills into Minnovare (0) January 11, 2022 Hexagon has acquired Minnovare, a leading provider of drilling technology that improves the speed, cost and accuracy of underground drilling.
Iron ore export figures stay strong for PPA (0) January 11, 2022 Pilbara Ports Authority finished strong in 2021 as December’s total throughput of 68.5 million tonnes represented a 6 per cent increase compared to December 2020.
CIMIC brings the energy to Mica Creek (0) January 10, 2022 CIMIC Group’s UGL has been awarded a contract for the design and works at the Mica Creek solar farm project in Mount Isa.
Austin order surge sets up 2022 (0) January 10, 2022 Austin Engineering has closed 2021 with a significant order book boost, adding $60 million in November and December across Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Liontown charges up with Metso (0) January 10, 2022 Liontown has awarded a contract to Metso-Outotec for the design, fabrication and delivery of a SAG mill at Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.
Copper prices easing slightly: Fitch (0) January 10, 2022 Copper prices in 2022 are expected to be slightly higher than initial forecasts, as prices remain elevated over tight inventories.
Aurizon continues charge for green rail with UQ (0) January 10, 2022 Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Rinehart progresses Hardey iron ore (0) January 7, 2022 Hancock has signed a development agreement to lead a bankable feasibility study on the Hardey iron ore project in the West Pilbara.
Port Hedland SIA upgrade complete (0) January 7, 2022 The Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area upgrade is complete in Port Hedland, enhancing downstream processing for the iron ore and gas sectors of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Gas pipeline has potential to cut coal mine emissions (0) January 7, 2022 A study has investigated opportunities to capture fugitive emissions from underground and open-cut coal mines in the Bowen Basin to assist in Queensland’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gold price set to strengthen after rocky 2021 (0) January 7, 2022 2021 saw the gold price record its first calendar year decline since 2018, falling 4 per cent to end the year at $US1820 ($2500) per ounce of gold, according to ...
OZ Minerals breathes life into Prominent Hill expansion (0) January 7, 2022 OZ Minerals has selected long-time partner Zitrón Australia to design and manufacture a new primary underground ventilation system for the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.
Nickel prices to peak by 2027: Fitch (0) January 7, 2022 Nickel prices are expected to reach new record highs by 2027, according to data released by Fitch Solutions.
Fortescue on track to decarbonise fleet (0) January 6, 2022 Fortescue purchases two Battery Electric Locomotives to transport iron ore to port, continuing the decarbonisation of its locomotive fleet.
The dotted line: The biggest contracts of 2021 (0) January 6, 2022 After another big year in the resources industry, Australian Mining looks back at some of the most significant contracts to take place in 2021.
Australian lithium production to triple: Fitch (0) January 6, 2022 Fitch Solutions expects strong lithium production growth in the years to come with lithium reserves continuing to increase.
Preparing the workforce for an autonomous future (0) January 6, 2022 A collaboration between WesTrac and Rio Tinto has led to the creation of a tailored program to teach team members the fundamentals of operating within an autonomous mine site.
Energy Vault receives further backing for zinc refinery (0) January 6, 2022 Energy Vault has continued a string of significant partnerships and investments, as Korea Zinc contributed $50 million to have renewables deployed at its subsidiary’s refinery.
Panoramic first shipment exceeds expectations (0) January 6, 2022 Panoramic Resources has set sail on its first nickel-copper-cobalt concentrate shipment from Wyndham Port in Western Australia, significantly surpassing its target of up to 10,000 tonnes.
Race to decarbonise the energy sector (0) January 5, 2022 The massive global effort to decarbonise the energy sector is underway, and the race to net zero is shaping up to be an investment opportunity to define the decades to ...
South32, KCC to continue Worsley Alumina shipments (0) January 5, 2022 South32 and KCC have signed a six-year contract of affreightment for shipments of caustic soda to South32’s Worsley Alumina refinery in WA.
Copper waste to boost global battery sector (0) January 5, 2022 The University of Queensland (UQ) and Cobalt Blue Holdings will look into whether cobalt used for battery storage can be extracted from copper mine tailings in Mount Isa and Cloncurry.
Natural land resources to boost regional Queensland (0) January 5, 2022 The Natural Resource Recovery Program has been revamped to improve the productivity of Queensland’s land resources while supporting regional jobs.
Carmichael coal ready to set sail (0) January 5, 2022 Bravus Mining & Resources Carmichael mine has successfully delivered its first shipment of coal to the North Queensland Export Terminal.
Follow the leaders: This year’s biggest executive appointments (0) December 21, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Fortescue Metals Group, Anglo American, the New South Wales Government, Liontown Resources and Kirkland Lake Gold.
COB not letting cobalt go to waste (0) December 21, 2021 Cobalt Blue Holdings has executed a MOU with the state of Queensland to assess opportunities for the recovery of cobalt from mine waste.
PilMins guidance cuts a blip on the map (0) December 21, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has lowered its production targets at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia, as labour shortages slow the use of its newly commissioned Ngungaju plant.
Glencore powers Mica Creek solar farm to stage two (0) December 21, 2021 APA Group will begin stage two of the Mica Creek solar farm in Mount Isa in 2022, following an agreement with Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines.
Long-range Wi-Fi to connect industry (0) December 21, 2021 USYD researchers are developing a Wi-Fi system to achieve long-range communication, high data rates and low latency for the mining industry.
Westgold milestone at the crown of Meekatharra (0) December 21, 2021 Westgold Resources has reached the base of its historic Fenian’s deposit of the Paddy’s Flat gold mine in Meekatharra, Western Australia.
SA grants Great White mining lease (0) December 21, 2021 Andromeda Metals and Minotaur Exploration have been granted a mining lease for the Great White Kaolin project in South Australia.
Major projects pipeline soon to flow again (0) December 21, 2021 Australia’s resources and energy sector will see jobs and projects abounds in the coming years, with the committed pipeline’s value increasing 24 per cent in the 2021 major projects report.
Rio Tinto looks local for Pilbara rail cars (0) December 21, 2021 Rio Tinto has called for expressions of interest (EOI) to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.
Resources exports to skyrocket (0) December 20, 2021 Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to reach a record $379 billion in 2021-22, up from $310 billion in 2020-21.
RPMGlobal strengthens mine plan software suite (0) December 20, 2021 RPMGlobal (RPM) has continued to expand its software suite with the acquisition of three more mine plan optimisation products in partnership with Canadian research partner MIRARCO.
GenusPlus adds drilling prowess with Fortescue deal (0) December 20, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary Pilbara Energy Company has awarded a $30 million contract to GenusPlus for 98 kilometres of overhead transmission line in Western Australia.
Court gives New Acland new hope (0) December 20, 2021 The Land Court of Queensland has recommended that New Hope’s New Acland coal mine be granted stage three mining leases subject to conditions.
Commodity prices boost Queensland economic outlook (0) December 20, 2021 Queensland’s coal exports have delivered an extra $2.9 billion in royalties to the state’s budget, according to its mid-financial year update.
Mulga Rock and roll: Vimy gets green light (0) December 17, 2021 Vimy Resources has achieved “substantial commencement” at its Mulga Rock uranium project following confirmation by the WA DWER.
BHP sees potential in Energy Vault (0) December 17, 2021 BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Energy Vault to develop energy storage solutions in BHP operations and expand Energy Vault into Australia.
Mining’s crucial role in economic recovery (0) December 17, 2021 Australia’s fiscal outlook is expected to show a more than $7 billion improvement since the 2021‑22 Budget, with the nation’s resources and commodity sector playing a significant part in the ...
The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
Monadelphous has revealed a basket of new contracts in the resources and energy sectors worth about $400 million, including with South32, Newcrest and Codelco.
NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
Queensland’s resources sector has benefitted from a flurry of funding and local manufacturing developments, setting up both Rockhampton and Gladstone for the future.
MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at the CMEWA, BHP, and NAIF.
Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
Global Road Technology is unveiling a range of dust control products as it further establishes itself as a leader in reducing mining dust pollution
The South Australian Government has begun reopening parts of the Stuart Highway for trucks during daylight hours, after floods cut off key mining areas of Prominent Hill and Coober Pedy.
BHP will increase the direct shipping of supplies from Singapore to Port Hedland, providing local business opportunities for the Pilbara.
Perenti has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Corporation, through its mining technology business arm, idoba.
Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
Bend-tech offers Sandvik safety handrails to suit a wide range of loader and truck models.
I4 Mining have created Dynamix, their real-time data consolidation and AI + IoT solution delivery platform, available to the mining sector.
BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
MRL is the first Australian resources company to roll out ...
The Western Australian Government has continued its investment in mineral exploration by adding considerable funding to the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
Time is running out for Queenslanders to have their say on the State Government’s 30-year-plan to drive jobs and prosperity in a sustainable resources industry.
BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
“The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
The NAIF will invest $255 million to common-user infrastructure, including the Pilbara Ports Authority, to support the Perdaman Urea Project.
Keep up with the latest progress in Australian mines, including from BHP, Gascoyne, Austral and Strandline.
Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Six Tasmanian mineral exploration projects will share in more than $270,000 in funding through round 6 of the State Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI).
Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
Hastings Technology Metals has received a $140 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to fund the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Construction has begun at one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems to power BHP Nickel West.
A unified decision-making tool across the supply chain ensures that every facet of a mining operation is infused with analytics and insight.
An increase in mining title applications in Western Australia’s minerals sector has led to the appointment of a second mining warden.
Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Stanmore Resources, BHP, South32 and more.
ESG is not new. In the 2010s, the pressure for companies to disclose its sustainability performance was seen as a branding exercise.
Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia has produced a record amount of ore during the December quarter of 2021.
Swick Mining Services will merge with DDH1 on a positive note in February, after a strong finish to 2021 saw it improve rig utilisation while continuing to grow its fleet.
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions enter into an administrative agreement.
Newcrest enjoyed a 10 per cent increase in production over the December quarter due to an increase in the company’s Cadia mill capacity with completion of the replacement and upgrade ...
When a new refinery needed mineral processing equipment the owners returned to their preferred supplier, McLanahan and its custom-engineered equipment.
The World Gold Council has released its latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealing that annual demand has recovered.
Alien Metals has discovered historic silver grades at its Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, with one drill hole finding more than 36 kilograms of silver per tonne.
Austral Resources has exposed first copper ore at the Anthill copper project in Queensland, allowing first ore to be stockpiled more than a month earlier than expected.
Coal and non-ferrous metals were among those to underpin Australia’s export price index for the December quarter, while China’s fall in demand for metalliferous ores weighed heavily.
IGO has continued its partnership with Zenith Energy to prove it is possible to use 100 per cent renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.
Construction activities have commenced on site for the redevelopment of Group 6 Metals wholly-owned Dolphin Tungsten mine on King Island.
The team at CBC Dubbo isn’t just focused on delivering gearbox and motor products to end users, they are focused on delivering inventive engineering solutions
The Timken ES302 bearing coating ensures bearing lifespans can increase by a factor of six when compared to uncoated bearings.
Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
In 2022, the mining industry will see relaxed commodity prices, action on net-zero plans and the continued struggle of rising labour costs, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Mineral Resources has seen strong growth in its lithium operations with spodumene prices rising 56 per cent from the previous quarter.
Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the federal government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
BHP has signed a major research agreement to identify new areas for the discovery of metals critical to electric vehicles.
Roy Hill and Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 ...
Terrain Tamer 4WD Parts has recently expanded into South Africa, with their 16th warehouse opening in Bellville, an inner eastern suburb of Cape Town, to facilitate the service of the ...
China has cleared most of the Australian coal that had been held at Chinese ports due to a coal import ban, according to Fengkuang Coal Logistics.
Primary Gold’s Mt Bundy Gold Project has been awarded Major Project status, setting three mines in the Northern Territory up for restart.
Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths project in Western Australia is developing nicely with phase two of the project in progress.
Fortescue Metals Group has set records for second quarter and first half ore shipments, while achieving several milestones at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Metso:Outotec has revealed the latest addition to its mill discharge (MD) pump series, the MDM900, for use in heavy-duty concentrator plants.
Bellevue Gold remains confident of first production at its namesake Bellevue Gold project in June next year despite increased infrastructure turnouts during the development of the site.
CBC Power Transmission application engineering manager Brad Bickford says mines restarting creates one burning question: “what comes next?”
Returning to Perth March 15-17 2023, AOG Energy will be a hub of industry professionals ready to collaborate and discover opportunity as the global supply chain reunites.
South32’s Cannington silver-lead mine has had a successful second half of 2021 as it prepares to transition to 100 per cent truck haulage.
Elphinstone has begun developing battery electric vehicles (BEV) for underground hard rock mining using internal investment and a federal government grant to get started.
Regis Resources has revised its gold production targets at the Duketon operation in Western Australia, due to a wall slip at its Rosemont main pit.
Fortescue Metals Group has joined with Sinosteel to investigate rail and port development at Oakajee in the Midwest region of Western Australia.
Sandfire Resources has overcome the impact of increasing diesel and power costs to record a production increase of around 3000 tonnes at its copper operations, according to its December quarterly ...
A Queensland-based contractor will use the country’s largest backhoe dredge to widen Townsville’s shipping channels, increasing potential for mineral exports in the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.
Kirkland Lake Gold has signed Redpath Mining to a raisebore contract at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria, extending a long-standing relationship until 2023.
Northern Star Resources has taken lessons from its North American operations in managing workforce disruptions expected in Western Australia as border restrictions lift next month.
The Federal Government will provide more than $12 million in funding for Australian companies to commercialise their innovations.
Saleable production for Coronado Global Resources was down 10 per cent on the previous quarter as a result of above-average rainfall.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA has welcomed visa incentives to help address current workforce shortages caused by COVID‑19.
Lynas Rare Earths has chartered its own ship to transport its rare earth concentrate from Western Australia to Malaysia, easing the impact of global shipping delays.
The Renison tin mine in Tasmania will now benefit from a new ore sorting technology just in time for the tin price to an all-time high.
Burgundy has purchased a parcel of fancy yellow rough diamonds produced at the former Ellendale diamond mine.
Galena Mining has completed construction of the airstrip at its Abra base metals mine in Western Australia – an important achievement for its fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
The eighth International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) due to go ahead at the end of the month will be postponed organisers say.
Sandvik has upgraded its Toro LH209L low-profile loader tailored to enhance its performance, reduce downtime and control emissions.
Kirkland Lake Gold has achieved record annual and quarterly production for 2021 and its fourth quarter, as the Fosterville gold mine smashed original targets in Victoria.
Strandline Resources’ Coburn mineral sands project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has reached 50 per cent completion.
Hastings Metals Technology has ticked another box for its Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia, receiving governmental approvals for environmental management and a revised mining proposal.
Liebherr has launched three new wheel loaders that will increase performance, productivity, and safety during daily use.
BHP will add four battery-electric locomotives to its Western Australian rail network, becoming the fourth major miner to improve rail decarbonisation efforts in Australia since mid-December.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has filed for environmental approval for a 20 million tonne per annum (mtpa) iron ore mine on the family’s Mulga Downs station in the ...
Newcrest Mining’s Cadia underground gold mine in New South Wales will be the first commercial trial site for Orica’s mechanised development charging system Avatel.
Metals demand in the clean energy transition may call for substitution between materials, while lithium supplies may need to increase seven-fold by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company.
Epiroc has released a new system that enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring to maximise productivity and safety at mines.
The price of Australian seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has topped $US130 per tonne for the first time since October 2021, thanks to increased Chinese steel production.
Higher production demands across all bulk handling segments require increased efficiency at the lowest cost of operation.
The SA Government has launched a challenge focussed on growing the state’s critical minerals processing and manufacturing capabilities.
BHP will transition its South Flank mine to autonomous haulage, less than a year after first ore was produced at the Western Australian site.
Tasmania has recorded its fourth consecutive month with annual export figures exceeding $4 billion, while 64.1 per cent of the state’s exports came from non-ferrous metals, metallic ores and metal ...
The price of seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has reached near three-month highs, according to Mysteel, now worth $US128.35 ($177) per dry metric tonne (dmt).
Data from Fitch Solutions shows that zinc prices in 2022 have been revised upwards from $US2,550/tonne ($3,537/tonne) to $US2,900/tonne.
The Western Australian Government has proposed to amend the Mining Act 1978 to improve regulation and update approvals processes.
Rick Mulvey’s decision to upskill with CQUniversity’s Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management took his mining industry career into operations management.
Thermal coal prices have risen above $US200 per tonne for the first time since November began, owing to Indonesia’s export ban while it manages domestic supply issues.
Rio Tinto will purchase four battery-electric trains from Wabtec Corporation for use in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Austral Resources has seen first overburden moved at its Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, after Thiess was confirmed as the contractor late last year.
Hexagon has acquired Minnovare, a leading provider of drilling technology that improves the speed, cost and accuracy of underground drilling.
CIMIC Group’s UGL has been awarded a contract for the design and works at the Mica Creek solar farm project in Mount Isa.
Austin Engineering has closed 2021 with a significant order book boost, adding $60 million in November and December across Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Hancock has signed a development agreement to lead a bankable feasibility study on the Hardey iron ore project in the West Pilbara.
A study has investigated opportunities to capture fugitive emissions from underground and open-cut coal mines in the Bowen Basin to assist in Queensland’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2021 saw the gold price record its first calendar year decline since 2018, falling 4 per cent to end the year at $US1820 ($2500) per ounce of gold, according to ...
OZ Minerals has selected long-time partner Zitrón Australia to design and manufacture a new primary underground ventilation system for the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.
Fortescue purchases two Battery Electric Locomotives to transport iron ore to port, continuing the decarbonisation of its locomotive fleet.
Fitch Solutions expects strong lithium production growth in the years to come with lithium reserves continuing to increase.
A collaboration between WesTrac and Rio Tinto has led to the creation of a tailored program to teach team members the fundamentals of operating within an autonomous mine site.
Energy Vault has continued a string of significant partnerships and investments, as Korea Zinc contributed $50 million to have renewables deployed at its subsidiary’s refinery.
Panoramic Resources has set sail on its first nickel-copper-cobalt concentrate shipment from Wyndham Port in Western Australia, significantly surpassing its target of up to 10,000 tonnes.
South32 and KCC have signed a six-year contract of affreightment for shipments of caustic soda to South32’s Worsley Alumina refinery in WA.
Chalice Mining’s Stage 2 CMP for initial low-impact drilling at its Julimar nickel-copper-PGE project in WA has been approved.
The University of Queensland (UQ) and Cobalt Blue Holdings will look into whether cobalt used for battery storage can be extracted from copper mine tailings in Mount Isa and Cloncurry.
Bravus Mining & Resources Carmichael mine has successfully delivered its first shipment of coal to the North Queensland Export Terminal.
Pilbara Minerals has lowered its production targets at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia, as labour shortages slow the use of its newly commissioned Ngungaju plant.
USYD researchers are developing a Wi-Fi system to achieve long-range communication, high data rates and low latency for the mining industry.
Westgold Resources has reached the base of its historic Fenian’s deposit of the Paddy’s Flat gold mine in Meekatharra, Western Australia.
Andromeda Metals and Minotaur Exploration have been granted a mining lease for the Great White Kaolin project in South Australia.
Rio Tinto has called for expressions of interest (EOI) to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.
Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to reach a record $379 billion in 2021-22, up from $310 billion in 2020-21.
RPMGlobal (RPM) has continued to expand its software suite with the acquisition of three more mine plan optimisation products in partnership with Canadian research partner MIRARCO.
Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary Pilbara Energy Company has awarded a $30 million contract to GenusPlus for 98 kilometres of overhead transmission line in Western Australia.
A sea of Christmas, ‘Coates’ orange, food hampers was dispatched across the country this week to Mission Australia offices nationally.
Vimy Resources has achieved “substantial commencement” at its Mulga Rock uranium project following confirmation by the WA DWER.
Australia’s fiscal outlook is expected to show a more than $7 billion improvement since the 2021‑22 Budget, with the nation’s resources and commodity sector playing a significant part in the ...