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South32 evacuates Appin coal operation to investigate gas levels (0) June 30, 2017 South32 has again suspended operations at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales to investigate concerns about gas levels. The BHP spin-out said its workforce was evacuated from the mine, which ...
Underground trial of truck guidance technology at Hera delivers efficiencies (0) June 30, 2017 Guidance systems on trucks have been in use at surface operations for some time. Underground mines, however, have only recently started looking at this technology.
AngloGold locks in GR Engineering for Sunrise Dam EPC contract (0) June 30, 2017 GR Engineering has secured more work in the Western Australian gold industry, this time with AngloGold Ashanti.
Diggers and Dealers 2017 to continue despite venue closure (0) June 29, 2017 The 2017 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie will go ahead in August despite reports its venue, the Goldfields Arts Centre, will close tomorrow.
Interview with Craig Power: Using cloud technology for automating isolations (0) June 29, 2017 Isolations are a hot topic in the mining space. Not only do they contribute to the cost of major downtime, but they’re the first line of safety for people working ...
COPROD – Combining The Best Of Top Hammer And DTH Drill Strings (0) June 29, 2017 Drilling is a central component of the mining industry and operators are constantly looking for ways to develop more efficient and cost effective means of drilling to greater depths. COPROD ...
Iron ore developments rejected for environmental reasons (0) June 29, 2017 Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has knocked back the development of two iron ore projects in the state.
University of Queensland signs MOU in autonomous technology research venture (0) June 29, 2017 The University of Queensland (QUT) and the University of Nevada (UNR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to undertake development of new technology. Research between the two universities will seek ...
Iron ore rallies beyond $US60 a tonne (0) June 29, 2017 Iron ore prices have surged through the $US60 a tonne mark after advancing significantly for the second straight day.
BHP to launch production at Olympic Dam expansion project (0) June 29, 2017 BHP is on the verge of producing first ore from the Southern Mine area (SMA) at the massive Olympic Dam operation in South Australia.
Dyno Nobel unveils new explosive engineers app (0) June 29, 2017 Mine explosives manufacturer Dyno Nobel has released a new and improved version of its Explosives Engineers’ mobile app.
Newcrest restarts section of Cadia East mine following earthquake (0) June 28, 2017 Newcrest Mining has relaunched a key part of the Cadia East underground mine after it was cleared by New South Wales authorities to resume operations following a damaging earthquake in ...
Iron ore surges back towards $US60 a tonne (0) June 28, 2017 Iron ore prices exploded overnight, increasing by more than 5 per cent. In the largest one-day gain for the commodity in more than four months, iron ore finished trading at ...
Facing the men’s mental health stigma head on (0) June 28, 2017 Half of all Australian men will have a mental health problem at some point in their life and one-in-eight will experience depression yet they are far less likely to open ...
Musgrave decision on Murchison gold project pending (0) June 28, 2017 Musgrave Minerals is considering whether to purchase joint venture (JV) interest from the sale of assets in the Murchison gold project, in Western Australia. Silver Lake Resources has agreed the sale ...
Performance of precious metals fluctuates (0) June 28, 2017 Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of the precious metals sector in May in the second part of ABC Bullion’s review of the month.
Australia-based Cobalt One to merge with First Cobalt (0) June 28, 2017 Australian miner Equator Resources – also known as Colbalt One – is set to merge with Toronto-based First Cobalt. First Cobalt has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100 per ...
Rio changes board following exit of director (0) June 28, 2017 Ann Godbehere has been appointed as senior independent director of Rio Tinto’s board, less than a week after the resignation of director John Varley.
Australian resource jobs ‘at risk’ over skilled migration changes (0) June 27, 2017 A warning that “impulsive changes” to skilled migration policy will cost Australian jobs and drive up energy prices has been fired by the resources employer group AMMA. Australia’s mining industry has ...
Fortescue to increase Cat autonomous technology at iron ore mines (0) June 27, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group plans to deploy more autonomous haulage technology (AHS) at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Australian Government becomes a cornerstone investor in Pilbara Minerals (0) June 27, 2017 Australian Government-owned Clean Energy Finance Corp (CEFC) has emerged as a cornerstone investor in lithium aspirant Pilbara Minerals, which is developing the Pilgangoora project.
Rio Tinto to begin AC drilling programme in Tanzania (0) June 27, 2017 Drilling has been given the green light at Strandline Resources’ heavy mineral sands tenements in southern Tanzania after a two-stage joint venture agreement worth $14 million was finalised with Rio ...
Mining tech supplier EnviroSuite sells $15m consulting practice (0) June 27, 2017 Technology developer EnviroSuite has completed the sale of its entire consulting practice, Pacific Environment Consulting (PEC), to the world’s largest environmental consultant, Environmental Resources Management (ERM). EnviroSuite, whose clients include Rio ...
Yancoal outpoints Glencore in Coal & Allied takeover battle (0) June 27, 2017 Rio Tinto has again backed Yancoal as the buyer of its Hunter Valley thermal coal assets despite Glencore’s efforts to outbid the Chinese company.
BGC wins $700m contract at Boggabri coal mine in NSW (0) June 27, 2017 BGC Contracting has been awarded a $700 million mining and equipment maintenance services contract at the Boggabri coal mine in New South Wales by Idemitsu Australia Resources.
Monadelphous wins $170m of new contracts (0) June 26, 2017 Monadelphous has secured new construction and fabrication contracts, including in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, worth a combined $170 million.
A dozen Komatsu 830E trucks to arrive next month (0) June 26, 2017 National Plant & Equipment will soon welcome 12 new Komatsu 830E electric drive haul trucks to Australia.
BHP investment in South Flank iron ore project to generate hundreds of jobs (0) June 26, 2017 BHP is moving ahead with development of the South Flank iron ore project as a potential replacement for production from the ageing Yandi operation in the Pilbara region of Western ...
AMEC takes aim at WA mines department for ‘financial incompetence’ (0) June 26, 2017 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has slammed the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) for leaving a mine safety levy and trust fund $10 million ...
Metro secures Bauxite Hills environmental approval (0) June 26, 2017 Metro Mining has received final environmental approval for the Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Gold market holds firm in turbulent times (0) June 26, 2017 Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of gold in May in the first part of ABC Bullion’s precious metals review for the month.
Glencore improves offer for Rio coal assets (0) June 26, 2017 Glencore continues to pursue an acquisition of Rio Tinto’s coal mines, raising its previous offer for the Hunter Valley assets as it attempts to outbid China’s Yancoal.
Idemitsu-Ensham rolls out TMSystems on site HME (0) June 23, 2017 Ensham Resources (Idemitsu) have implemented the latest in Online OTR Tyre Monitoring Systems (TMS) for their fleet of HME Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Graders. The purpose is to reduce operational ...
Miners to fill WA Government budget hole by paying higher port fees (0) June 23, 2017 The Western Australian Government has announced that port fees for mining companies will increase as part of a budget repair program, generating about $95 million for the state.
Production to start at first NT gold mine in a decade (0) June 23, 2017 Emmerson Resources, with project partner Evolution Mining, has secured final approvals from the Northern Territory Government to launch production at the Edna Beryl gold operation in the Tennant Creek area.
Iluka to reopen South Australian mine, halt Victorian operation (0) June 23, 2017 Iluka Resources will restart mining at the Jacinth-Ambrosia zircon mine in South Australia in December, reflecting a lift in market conditions and boosting employment in the region.
Queensland to host first full-scale production trial of driverless dozers in Australia (0) June 23, 2017 An Australian first production trial aiming to increase mine efficiency and worker safety and longevity will kick off in Queensland next month thanks to a unique partnership between Wolff Group, ...
Rinehart wins mining award at Women in Industry event (0) June 23, 2017 Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart has won the Excellence in Mining award at this year’s Prime Creative Media Women in Industry Conference and Awards.
FLSmidth expands training network in Western Australia (0) June 23, 2017 For a number of years mineral processing specialists FLSmidth has run a series of training workshop at its facilities in Perth and Brisbane. A grinding mill workshop in Kalgoorlie is ...
WA Government approves Superior Gold project (0) June 22, 2017 Canada’s Superior Gold has received approval from Western Australian Government to develop and operate the Hermes project in the state’s northwest.
Evolution forms JV with Terramin in search of next major South Australian project (0) June 22, 2017 Evolution Mining has secured an earn-in joint venture agreement with Terramin subsidiary, Menninnie Metals, at the South Gawler gold-copper project in South Australia.
Rio suspends Pilbara mining contract with Brierty (0) June 22, 2017 Mining services company Brierty has confirmed that its Western Turner Syncline Stage 2 (WTS2) iron ore contract with Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region has been suspended and it has ...
Atlas Iron ditches Corunna Downs development four months after approval (0) June 22, 2017 Atlas Iron is halting development of its $53 million Corunna Downs project in the Pilbara region due to the recent fall in iron ore prices.
Monadelphous secures $600m contract at Woodside LNG operations (0) June 22, 2017 Monadelphous has won more work in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, with Woodside Petroleum awarding the engineering company a $600 million contract to provide maintenance services and brownfields offshore ...
Digitising the mining industry (0) June 22, 2017 Digital technology has the potential to shape the mines of the future. Deloitte’s Nicki Ivory tells Australian Mining how this movement continues to evolve.
MICROMINE’S Pitram wins international mining technology award (0) June 22, 2017 Finding the best possible technological solution for a mine planning, construction, modernisation or closure is a complex task and often involves analysis of alternative offers.
Gruyere gold JV locks in power contract with APA (0) June 21, 2017 Infrastructure company APA Group will construct a new gas transmission pipeline and gas-fired station to supply power to the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia as part of a 15-year, ...
Yancoal trumps Glencore as preferred buyer of Rio’s Hunter Valley coal assets (0) June 21, 2017 Rio Tinto has named China’s Yancoal as the preferred buyer of its Hunter Valley coal division, Coal & Allied Industries, ahead of Glencore, which made a superior bid earlier this ...
Rio director steps down after fraud conspiracy charge (0) June 21, 2017 Rio Tinto’s John Varley has resigned as a non-executive director of the company after being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud in the United Kingdom.
WA Government bans future uranium mines (0) June 21, 2017 A ban on uranium mining has returned to Western Australia. The state’s Labor Government, which stormed to power behind Mark McGowan in March, yesterday implemented a ban on uranium mining ...
Australian Maritime Systems wins contract at Chevron-operated Gorgon LNG project (0) June 21, 2017 Australian Maritime Systems Group (AMSG) has been awarded a contract by Chevron to design and install a new vessel tracking service (VTS) system to manage shipping to and from the ...
Whittens secures $22m contract at Mount Pleasant coal mine (0) June 20, 2017 Services company Whittens has been awarded a $22 million contract by G&S Engineering Services at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.
Rockwell Automation appoints new MD for Australia and New Zealand (0) June 20, 2017 Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as Rockwell Automaton’s managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
New 320-Ton Hauler Delivers Big Performance Advantages (0) June 20, 2017 In recent years, 320-ton electric-drive trucks have emerged as the go-to haulage option for mine sites around the world. Now, as many of those mines begin to replace their ageing ...
Australian Potash adds second off-take partner for Lake Wells project (0) June 20, 2017 Australian Potash has another off-take partner lined up for product from its Lake Wells project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards $100m Amrun power station contract to Aggreko (0) June 20, 2017 Rio Tinto has awarded Aggreko AusPac a contract to build and operate a 20MW power station at the $2.6 billion Amrun bauxite project in North Queensland.
Lithium Australia fails in Lepidico takeover pursuit (0) June 20, 2017 Lithium Australia’s attempt at a $23.8 million takeover of Lepidico has been unsuccessful.
New York, New York! BHP celebrates 30 years in the Big Apple (0) June 20, 2017 BHP is celebrating its 30-year anniversary of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the United States.
Are you not entertained, Rio workers? Expect a Swift upgrade (0) June 20, 2017 Communications provider Swift Networks has won a material contract to design and construct a remote networking solution at Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs workers’ village in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
White Cliffs locks in drilling contractor for gold project (0) June 20, 2017 Explorer White Cliffs Minerals has finalised a drilling contract with Geostandarf for activities at its Aucu gold project in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Lincom unveils compact Powerscreen Warrior 1200 (0) June 20, 2017 Lincom Group’s Powerscreen Warrior range includes high capacity, heavy duty, versatile machines capable of screening and separating a wide variety of material in the most challenging and demanding of applications.
Workers dispute continues at Glencore coal mine in Queensland (0) June 19, 2017 An industrial dispute over workplace agreements at Glencore’s Oaky North coal mine near Rockhampton in Queensland has now spanned six weeks.
New Hope takes New Acland coal expansion to the courts (0) June 19, 2017 New Hope Corporation will not give up on its proposed expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland.
Newcrest makes significant investment in gold explorer (0) June 19, 2017 Newcrest Mining has invested $US40 million in SolGold to help London-listed gold junior advance its flagship asset in Ecuador.
Mount Gibson off-take agreement with Chinese falls through (0) June 19, 2017 Mount Gibson Iron has terminated an off-take agreement with Xinyu Iron and Steel Group because the Chinese partner did not comply with the terms of the arrangement.
Korean consortium named as preferred Arrium bidder (0) June 16, 2017 A Korean consortium, including leading steel-maker POSCO, has been chosen as the preferred bidder for South Australian-based iron ore company Arrium, which entered voluntary administration in 2016.
BHP appoints former Amcor CEO as new chairman (0) June 16, 2017 Ken MacKenzie has been named as Jac Nasser’s successor as chairman of BHP.
Weir Minerals process-focused solution lifts CNC output (0) June 16, 2017 CNC Crushers raised throughput at the Roadstone Shaft 5 crushing plant in South Africa by 45 per cent, while cutting back on maintenance and simultaneously increasing production, after implementing a ...
WA gold miner fined for not securing stolen explosives (0) June 16, 2017 Gold company Avoca Mining has been fined $20,000 in Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to four charges related to the secure storage of explosives.
Pilbara taps market for $92m to complete Pilgangoora funding (0) June 16, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals is planning to finish of its funding campaign for the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia by raising up to $92 million.
Gruyere gold contract to create hundreds of jobs in Western Australia (0) June 15, 2017 Gold Road Resources, with project partner Gold Fields, has signed a $298 million engineering, procurement and construction contract with the Amec Foster Wheeler Civmec Joint Venture (ACJV) for the Gruyere ...
Limited tickets for Women In Industry left (0) June 15, 2017 Organisers have advised that limited tickets to the fourth annual Women in Industry Awards and Conference remain for next week’s event in Melbourne.
Monadelphous wins Ichthy LNG contract, adds $125m of work (0) June 15, 2017 Engineering company Monadelphous has secured new contracts and additional work worth a combined $125 million.
Civmec wins EPC contract with Alcoa (0) June 15, 2017 Civmec last week secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Alcoa, as well as other new construction and maintenance contracts for resources clients, worth a combined $90 million.
Disgruntled former Discovery Metals shareholders propose class action (0) June 15, 2017 Former shareholders of now-defunct Discovery Metals plan to launch class action against KPMG Financial Advisory Services over a valuation of the company that was made almost five years ago.
Matsa locks in mining services contractor for Fortitude gold project (0) June 15, 2017 Matsa Resources has awarded a mining services contract at the Fortitude gold project in Western Australia to Quadrio Earthmoving.
Boart Longyear Drilling Services delivers fully hands-free drilling (0) June 15, 2017 Mining companies increasingly expect drilling contractors to keep pace with their commitment for healthier and safer work sites for all employees, according to Boart Longyear.
Mining job opportunities continue to rise in Australia (0) June 15, 2017 Job opportunities in mining, resources and energy almost doubled on online recruitment portal SEEK in the year up to the end of May.
Adani’s Carmichael coal development to benefit from native title changes (0) June 15, 2017 Federal parliament has passed changes to native title law, removing legal uncertainties surrounding development of Adani’s $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
Australia contributes to sharp decline in global coal consumption (0) June 14, 2017 Australia has contributed as global coal consumption fell sharply for the second consecutive year in 2016, according to a BP report.
Independence offloads Victorian copper project for $47m (0) June 14, 2017 Independence Group plans to sell its Stockman copper-zinc project in Victoria to CopperChem for $47.2 million, clearing the way for it to focus on advancing the Nova operation in Western ...
WPG to expand Challenger gold mill (0) June 14, 2017 Gold miner WPG Resources has raised $7.2 million for expansion of the mill at the Challenger operation in South Australia.
Pilbara Minerals secures $US100m for lithium venture (0) June 14, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has completed a $US100 million ($132 million) bond issue, moving it closer to funding development of its Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Glencore executes copper off-take agreement with Red River (0) June 13, 2017 Red River Resources has secured an off-take agreement with Glencore for copper production from the Thalanga zinc project in Queensland.
New Mobile App Pitram Connect Integrating With PRIS (0) June 13, 2017 Designed by MICROMINE specialists, Pitram Connect through Pitram Restful Integration Services (PRIS) offers mine sites seamless third party data integration, and will be available on your mobile device. Pitram Connect provides ...
Rio Tinto to consider Glencore bid for NSW coal assets (0) June 13, 2017 The Australian mining marketplace is watching for Rio Tinto’s response to Glencore’s attempt to trump Yancoal Australia’s $US2.45 billion ($3.23 billion) offer for its coal operations in New South Wales.
Yagahong Alliance wins first contract for Monty copper-gold mine (0) June 13, 2017 Yagahong Alliance, a joint venture between Central Earthmoving and the Yugunga-Nya People, has been awarded an $8.2 million contract for the development of the Monty copper-gold mine in Western Australia.
Australian exploration activity continues downward trend (0) June 13, 2017 The latest mineral exploration data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that activity in Australia continues to fall.
Golden Mile reaches 60 million ounce milestone (0) June 13, 2017 June is a historic month for mining in the Goldfields region of Western Australia and locally operating gold joint venture, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM).
Top Six Tips On Weighing Up MIG Gun Consumables (0) June 9, 2017 When deciding on what brand of MIG gun to purchase, there is a lot more to consider than just the characteristics of the gun itself. Experience shows that consumables – the ...
New discovery at high-grade cobalt mine (0) June 9, 2017 Corazon Mining has identified new zones of cobalt at the Mt Gilmore cobalt-copper-gold project in New South Wales. The Cobalt Ridge prospect hosts one of the highest-grade cobalt deposits in Australia. Rich ...
Design phase for WA gas project announced (0) June 9, 2017 The design competition phase for the Waitsia gas project in the northern Perth Basin has been given the green light. Starting immediately, the competition for the project facilities will include a ...
Statoil to begin Great Australian Bight drilling (0) June 9, 2017 Statoil has been granted regulatory approval to revive exploration in the Great Australian Bight after signing a swap agreement with BP. The Norwegian company will take over two permits off Australia’s ...
Smarter Technology Solutions For Enhanced Productivity And Safety (0) June 8, 2017 Workers in mine sites are faced with hazardous and challenging environments on a daily basis. Noisy surroundings make it difficult for messages to get through between mine workers and can ...
Westgold to acquire Australian Contract Mining (0) June 8, 2017 Westgold Resources has signed an agreement to acquire Australian Contract Mining (ACM), one of the largest privately-owned specialist underground mining contractors in Australia. The deal will set Westgold back $2.5 million ...
Australian ‘fly-in, fly-out’ operator extends BHP Billiton mining contract (0) June 8, 2017 Alliance Aviation will continue to supply scheduled “fly-in, fly-out” chartered flights for BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHPIO) miners after its contract was extended. Australasia’s leading provider of contract, charter and allied ...
Mining leaders meet in Melbourne over industry’s future (0) June 8, 2017 Resource sector leaders are meeting in Melbourne on Thursday as Australian industry, including mining, faces a major change. Steve Knott, CEO for the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA), said resource employers ...
Quantum Resources to acquire WA aluminia specialist Halcyon (0) June 8, 2017 Quantum Resources is planning to enter the high purity alumina (HPA) market after announcing its interest in acquiring Australian private minerals exploration company, Halcyon Resources. Halcyon, which controls the Tambellup kaolin ...
AGL announces development of $295m gas-fired power station (0) June 7, 2017 AGL has announced plans to invest $295 million to develop a 210mW gas-fired power station alongside the company’s Torrens Island plant, near Adelaide. Construction of the Barker Inlet power station is scheduled ...
Kimberley Diamonds places last diamond mine into administration (0) June 7, 2017 Australian miner Kimberley Diamonds (KDL) has placed its last remaining diamond mine into administration. Following a vote, the company has closed its Lerala operation in Botswana, placing the mine into judiciary ...
New Australian mining technology to sweep the globe (0) June 7, 2017 New technology built in Australia could soon benefit the global mining industry, thanks to a commercialisation deal. CSIRO’s advanced mineral analysis and logging technology, HyLogger, has been licensed to Australian mining, ...
Adani’s $16b Carmichael coal mine gets go-ahead (0) June 6, 2017 Adani has given the green light to start work on the $16 billion Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin. Chairman Gautam Adani announced he had signed off on the project ...
Ausmex agrees Cloncurry mining venture in QLD (0) June 6, 2017 Ausmex Mining Group has acquired a joint venture with Queensland Mining Corporation (QMC) to explore and mine within the Cloncurry region. The company has completed the first and second sale under ...
AngloGold Ashanti agrees ore purchasing deal at WA gold mine (0) June 6, 2017 AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AGAA) has signed an ore purchase agreement to buy and treat all the ore excavated from Matsa Resources’ Trial Mine at the Fortitude gold project in Western Australia. A ...
Mining industry hits out at expected blow for Australian coal power (0) June 6, 2017 The mining industry has raised “serious concern” following reports that this week’s final Finkel review on the Future Security of the National Electricity Market may rule out modernised coal-fired power ...
Australian energy explorer to invest in California gas discovery (0) June 5, 2017 Magnum Gas and Power has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gasfields LLC to farm in to the Tulainyo high-pressure gas project in California’s Sacramento Basin. The Australian-based energy ...
Calibre signs SA engineering contract amid Magnetite Mines merger (0) June 5, 2017 New South Wales construction and maintenance specialist Calibre Group has signed a contract with Magnetite Mines to provide engineering services for a multi-stage project in South Australia. The first stage is ...
Survey at NT mine unearths ‘major anomaly’ (0) June 5, 2017 A geophysical survey in the Northern Territory has revealed a major geophysical anomaly at one of Korab Resources’ drill sites. The international mining and exploration company has reported “a large cobalt ...
KalNorth confirms sale of WA’s Kalpini project (0) June 5, 2017 KalNorth Gold Mines has confirmed the sale of its Kalpini project in Western Australia for $3.2 million. Following an agreement early last month, NBT Metals was granted an extension to make ...
Australian mining consultant RPM Global to aid coal study in Bangladesh (0) June 2, 2017 Brisbane-based mining software consultant RPM Global Holdings has entered into an advisory services contract with the Barapakuria Coal Mining Company (BCMCL) in Bangladesh. As a member of a three-team consortium, the ...
Wongawilli miners down tools as Delta SBD goes into administration (0) June 2, 2017 Operations at Wongawilli colliery have halted after its service provider was placed into voluntary administration, Wollongong Coal has confirmed. Administrators have stood down Delta SBD’s workforce – meaning work at the ...
Austmine 2017 winners: ‘Collaboration key to moving mining industry forward’ (0) June 2, 2017 Champions of the mining industry from across the globe were paid their dues at the biennial Austmine awards, held in Perth. This year’s finalists attended the Austmine 2017: Mining’s Innovation Imperative conference ...
BHP Billiton confirm evacuation amid fire investigation at WA mine (0) June 2, 2017 An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire, which disrupted production at the Mount Whaleback iron ore mine in Western Australia. BHP Billiton has confirmed an evacuation took place ...
Micromine turns GKZ International Conference in Moscow virtual (0) June 1, 2017 Mining companies from all over the world attended the GKZ International Conference at the Expocentre in Moscow earlier this week. Sponsored by Micromine Russia, the topic of this year’s conference was ...
Eastern Goldfields, Intermin Resources sign joint venture at WA gold mines (0) June 1, 2017 Eastern Goldfields (EG) has signed a joint venture agreement to explore some of Intermin Resources’ gold mining projects in Western Australia. The agreement includes certain tenements at Intermin Resources’ Menzies and ...
APA Group to buy Cooper Energy’s Orbust gas plant (0) June 1, 2017 APA Group has signed a deal with Cooper Energy to buy the Orbost natural-gas processing plant in Victoria as part of a $270 million project. The energy infrastructure company has agreed ...
QLD Land Court rejects $900m New Acland mine expansion (0) June 1, 2017 The Queensland Land Court (QLC) has recommended that New Hope Group’s $900 million expansion of the New Acland mine be rejected. While the potential economic benefits of the third stage of ...
LNG company ends funding in QLD gas project (0) May 31, 2017 Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (LNGL) will no longer fund maintenance for Queensland’s Fisherman’s Landing LNG (FLLNG) project, it has announced. Following a review of its asset portfolio, the Australian company has ...
EMC Metals secures EPCM contract for Lycopodium Minerals on scandium project (0) May 31, 2017 Brisbane-based Lycopodium Minerals has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract with EMC Metals Australia to build the Nyngan scandium project in New South Wales. Lycopodium has been awarded ...
Parliament to consider plans for cleaner coal-fired power plants (0) May 31, 2017 Changes to federal legislation to allow investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology could see coal-fired power plants use cleaner energy. Energy minister Josh Frydenberg has announced the move, which ...
Adani, Queensland Government enter royalty agreement for Carmichael project (0) May 31, 2017 The Queensland Government has signed a royalty agreement with Adani for the Carmichael coal project, bringing more certainty to its development.
Reducing The Environmental Impact On Mines (0) May 30, 2017 There are two main issues to consider when it comes to the environmental impacts of a mine: The erection of plant, and its ongoing effect on its surrounds; and How the site ...
Carbine Resources’ Mount Morgan project gets final heritage approval (0) May 30, 2017 The Queensland department of natural resources and mines (DNRM) has granted the final heritage approval for Carbine Resources’ Mount Morgan gold copper project, southwest of Rockhampton.
Black lung ‘catastrophic’ regulatory fail (0) May 30, 2017 The second report from the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into the resurgence of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis has found there to be a ‘catastrophic failure’ in the regulatory system designed to protect ...
Rio Tinto receives gold for innovative technologies (0) May 30, 2017 Rio Tinto’s Mine Automation System (MAS) and real-time video intelligence (RTVi) technologies have been awarded an innovation gold medal by Austmine, Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services association. The 2017 Austmine ...
Oil Search to farm-in to PNG exploration project (0) May 30, 2017 Sydney-based Oil Search has bought a 30 per cent stake in five licences in the emerging Eastern Foldbelt region of the onshore Papuan Gulf Basin. The company has made an agreement ...
Women in Industry 2017: Finalists announced (0) May 29, 2017 Nominations for the 2017 Women in Industry Awards are in, and there are some fantastic candidates that have been put forward.
Anglo American Coal Australia reinforces commitment to Queensland operations (0) May 29, 2017 Anglo American Coal Australia has announced its commitment to maintaining its operations in Queensland after citing an enhanced business performance toward the end of 2016.
Mining industry celebrates TAFE graduates (0) May 29, 2017 More than 100 guests from across the region’s mining industry celebrated the successes of 27 apprentices at the TAFE NSW 2017 Mining Skills Presentation. In its 12th year, the programme – ...
Queensland Government dismisses Adani’s ‘royalty holiday’ (0) May 29, 2017 The Queensland Government has unveiled a new resources policy on royalties, which will require Adani to pay all of its royalties for the Carmichael mine.
ABC Bullion gets full LBMA membership (0) May 26, 2017 ABC Bullion, the bullion trading arm of precious metals services provider Pallion Group, has been accredited as a full member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
UNSW develops autonomous 3D mapping drone (0) May 26, 2017 Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created an autonomous 3D mapping drone that reduces map surveying times.
Vista Gold receives management extension for Mt Todd gold mine (0) May 26, 2017 Northern Territory resources minister Ken Vowles has extended Vista Gold’s management of the Mt Todd gold mine, with a long term plan to reopen the site.
Employment conditions improve for Australian geoscientists (0) May 26, 2017 Employment prospects for Australian geoscientists improved during the first quarter of 2017, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientist’s latest employment survey.
ASIC bans Nathan Tinkler from managing companies (0) May 25, 2017 Nathan Tinkler is one of three former co-directors the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) banned from managing companies for between three and four years after failing to uphold their ...
Power plan to bridge gap between farmers and miners (0) May 25, 2017 Remote mining projects in farming areas could soon access baseload electricity from biomass plants powered by straw.
Rio Tinto to invest $30.9m in Pilbara iron ore project (0) May 25, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to invest $30.9 million to complete the project feasibility study for the development of its Koodaideri iron ore deposit in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Yancoal unveils $US710m bid for Mitsubishi Hunter Valley coal stake (0) May 25, 2017 Yancoal has launched a $US710 million ($946.9 million) offer for Mitsubishi’s stake in its Hunter Valley Operations Joint Venture (HVO JV) with Rio Tinto in New South Wales.
Schneider releases system architecture for the mining sector (0) May 24, 2017 Schneider Electric has released EcoStruxure for the mining industry a new system architecture and platform for the mining industry.
Heron awards $12m Woodlawn earthworks contract to Ertech (0) May 24, 2017 Heron Resources has awarded Ertech a $12 million earthworks contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project near Tarago in New South Wales.
Job security delays return to work for injured workers: report (0) May 24, 2017 Research has found fears over job security and finances are setting back recovery and return to work times for injured workers.
Adani delays Carmichael final investment decision over royalty uncertainty (0) May 24, 2017 Indian based Adani has indefinitely deferred its final investment decision on whether to proceed with the Carmichael project creating a political stir in Queensland.
Downer, Microsoft partner for cloud-based solutions (0) May 23, 2017 Engineering company Downer EDI has entered a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop cloud-based solutions and services that will enhance their respective markets.
Queensland Government proposes mine rehabilitation policy changes (0) May 23, 2017 The Queensland Government is proposing changes to the financial assurance and rehabilitation policy to improve mine remediation in the state.
CSIRO launches METS sector roadmap (0) May 23, 2017 The CSIRO has released a technology roadmap to increase the growth of Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
AMMA praises Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s $400m charity donation (0) May 23, 2017 The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has congratulated mining magnate Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola for their $400 million dollar donation to philanthropic causes.
Victoria launches second round of mineral exploration grants (0) May 22, 2017 The second round of grants under the Victorian Government’s TARGET program have been given to boost gold exploration in the state.
Westdrill fined $10k after truck incident at Pilbara mine (0) May 22, 2017 Drill and blast services company Westdrill has been fined $10,000 in Perth Magistrates Court for two mine safety breaches at Mineral Resources’ Iron Valley mine in the Pilbara.
WorleyParsons signs Shell EPCM services contract (0) May 22, 2017 Shell Global Solutions has awarded WorleyParsons a five year framework agreement to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Shell’s downstream projects worldwide.
RPM enters underground mine software deal (0) May 22, 2017 RPM Global has signed an agreement with Alford Mining Systems (AMS) to distribute the AMS Stope Optimisation software within RPM’s Underground software solutions.
Rio awards facility management contract to Pilbara Aboriginal business (0) May 19, 2017 Pilbara Aboriginal business Pindari has been awarded a long-term facilities management contract by Rio Tinto.
Tenders opened for safety works on Tennant Creek historic mines (0) May 19, 2017 The Northern Territory Government has announced a public tender to provide environmental and public safety work for historic mines near Tennant Creek.
BBI Group to acquire MinRes asset near $6bn iron ore development (0) May 19, 2017 BBI Group, which is developing the $6 billion Balla Balla infrastructure project in the Pilbara of Western Australia, has secured an agreement to acquire the Weelumurra iron ore asset from ...
Rio cuts payment terms to 30 days for smaller suppliers (0) May 19, 2017 Rio Tinto will reduce the payment terms for smaller suppliers to 30 days in a bid to improve cash flow for those businesses.
Rio Tinto and Barrick develop technologically innovative companies (0) May 19, 2017 Technological innovation has emerged as a necessity in the Australian mining industry. Most mining companies have committed to initiatives that add technological innovation to their operations, and the mining equipment, ...
Newcrest and South32 headline hackathon in Perth (0) May 18, 2017 This weekend will mark the fourth time Unearthed has hosted a resources technology hackathon in Perth since the inaugural event in 2014.
Micromine unveils latest version of fleet management software (0) May 18, 2017 Intuitive mining solutions provider Micromine has released the Pitram 4.8, the latest version of the fleet management and mine control solution.
ACCC backflips on Virgin-Alliance FIFO partnership (0) May 18, 2017 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve the Charter Alliance agreement between Virgin Australia and Alliance Aviation Services to provide fly-in fly-out (FIFO) services in Western ...
Trump political woes boost gold prices (0) May 18, 2017 As the United States ponders the uncertain future of President Donald Trump commodities markets have benefitted, especially gold.
Surge in mining jobs on Seek continues (0) May 18, 2017 The mining, resources and energy sector experienced the largest advertising growth of all industries on online recruitment portal Seek in April.
Fortescue signs lifting and rigging contract with Aboriginal supplier (0) May 17, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded Aboriginal-owned business Redspear Safety a three-year contract to supply lifting and rigging equipment across all of its sites.
MRV Metals’ Granite Belt project on track for restart (0) May 17, 2017 Moreton Resources subsidiary MRV Metals has received state government approval to restart the Granite Belt polymetallic project near Texas in Queensland.
TerraCom takes ownership of $1 coal mine (0) May 17, 2017 TerraCom subsidiary Orion Mining is officially the owner of the Blair Athol coal mine after the Queensland Government transferred the mining lease for the operation.
BHP talks up growth amid another Elliott assault (0) May 17, 2017 BHP chief executive officer Andrew McKenzie believes the foundation has been set to grow the company by up to 50 per cent.
Vango Mining, Dampier Gold enter joint venture partnership (0) May 16, 2017 Gold exploration company Vango Mining has entered a join venture agreement with Dampier Gold for the K2 gold deposit in Western Australia.
NSW Minerals Council seeks more regional mining support (0) May 16, 2017 The NSW Minerals Council has called for a 12-month moratorium on regulatory changes in the mining industry, one of the key priorities it wants the state government to address in ...
Police investigate ‘suspect package’ at Variscan gold project (0) May 16, 2017 Explorer Variscan Mines says a suspect package was found on one of its drilling rigs at the St Pierre gold project in France.
Lucapa 2017 diamond sales edge towards $20m (0) May 16, 2017 Lucapa Diamond Company has now sold close to $20 million worth of diamonds from the Lulo mine in Angola in 2017.
Dacian starts underground mining at WA gold project (0) May 16, 2017 Dacian Gold has launched underground mining in the Westralia mine area at the Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Real Energy, Santos sign Windorah gas project MoU (0) May 15, 2017 Real Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Santos Energy to enable raw gas from Real’s Windorah gas project to be processed into sale gas and supplied to ...
QLD geological data upgraded to boost gas, mineral exploration (0) May 15, 2017 The Queensland Government has launched an online database of $4 billion worth of upgraded geological data to boost mineral and gas exploration in the state.
Glencore adds Queensland coal mines to Mitchell Services drilling contract (0) May 15, 2017 Glencore has awarded Mitchell Services with a three-year contract to provide drill services across its Queensland coal operations.
BHP Billiton changes its name…to BHP (0) May 15, 2017 BHP Billiton has unveiled a rebranding campaign that will see its name revert to BHP.
The Semi-Mobile Sizer Station Helping To Cut Costs (0) May 12, 2017 Setting up and running a mining operation can be very expensive. Conveyor belts, trucks, loaders, scrapers, motor graders, draglines, labour… costs add up. Start-up costs for an open-pit mine that processes ...
Evonik’s Dynavis technology boosts coal mining efficiency (0) May 12, 2017 Evonik Industries is helping the mining industry to achieve the highest possible level of efficiency through its solutions.
Boart Longyear launches global training program for drilling (0) May 12, 2017 Boart Longyear has launched its new global training program for drillers, which incorporates the company’s standards and worldwide best practice.
Government betrayed mining by dropping exploration incentive: AMEC (0) May 12, 2017 The Australia Government’s decision to dump the exploration development incentive (EDI) is a betrayal of the mineral exploration industry in the country, according to the Association of Mining and Exploration ...
Managing rapid change indispensable for tomorrow’s miners (0) May 12, 2017 Change management skills will be in high demand in the coming decade, according to general manager of operations services at Newmont Asia Pacific Lara Bruhns.
MMG’s Dugald River begins recruitment (0) May 12, 2017 MMG has begun recruiting the first of hundreds of jobs at its Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland, targeting local employment from Cloncurry, Mt Isa and Townsville.
Newcrest to relaunch operations at earthquake-hit Cadia East by September (0) May 12, 2017 Newcrest Mining expects to restart production at the earthquake-hit Cadia East mine in New South Wales by the end of September.
Outotec wins process equipment contract for Gruyere gold project (0) May 12, 2017 Mining equipment manufacturer Outotec has been awarded a €14 million ($20.6 million) contract by the Amec Foster Wheeler Civmec Joint Venture (ACJV) for the delivery of process equipment at the ...
Maptek unveils latest solutions for mine planning (0) May 11, 2017 Mining technology developer Maptek has released Vulcan version 10.1, together with Eureka version 4.0 for mine planning and design.
South32 investigates hazardous gas levels at Illawarra coal operation (0) May 11, 2017 South32 evacuated all workers from one of its Illawarra coal sites in New South Wales last weekend due to potentially hazardous gas levels.
Seaco Global Australia marks position as strong container supplier (0) May 11, 2017 Container leasing company Seaco has continued to strengthen its presence both in Australia and worldwide since its amalgamation with Cronos Containers.
SRG, BGC Contracting sign term extension deal for Arrium’s SA iron ore projects (0) May 11, 2017 Complex services company SRG has secured an agreement with BGC Contracting to extend the terms of its drill and blast operations at Arrium’s South Middleback Ranges and Iron Knob mine ...
Carbine launches engineering activities at Mount Morgan (0) May 11, 2017 Carbine Resources is a step closer to development of the Mount Morgan gold-copper project in Queensland after starting key engineering and design work.
Heron locks in offtake agreement for Woodlawn operation (0) May 11, 2017 Heron Resources has secured an offtake agreement for the zinc, copper and lead production from its Woodlawn project near Tarago in New South Wales.
Komatsu Mining launched following Joy Global acquisition (0) May 11, 2017 Joy Global has officially been relaunched as Komatsu Mining Corp.
African Underground Mining Services drives growth for Immersive Technologies (0) May 11, 2017 Immersive Technologies has experienced investment growth for its underground solutions in Africa since the release of the IM360 simulator.
Pilbara Minerals pushes Pilgangoora towards construction with environmental approval (0) May 10, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has secured another environmental approval for the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Civmec wins contract for Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora project (0) May 10, 2017 Civmec has secured a contract to construct the civil component of Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora process plant, one of three major contracts awarded for the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Austmine 2017 Awards finalists announced (0) May 10, 2017 The finalists have been announced for Austmine’s biennial awards night, part of the Austmine 2017: Mining’s Innovation imperative conference in Perth.
Fortescue secures $US1.5bn in funding as investors back company (0) May 10, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has tapped into strong support from investors to complete a $US1.5 billion ($2.04 billion) bond offering.
Glencore to sell Tahmoor mine after shelving plans to close operation (0) May 9, 2017 Hundreds of coal mining jobs may be saved after Glencore today put its Tahmoor underground mine in New South Wales up for sale.
Monadelphous wins long-term Ichthys LNG contract (0) May 9, 2017 Monadelphous has been awarded a long-term maintenance services contract at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project offshore Western Australia.
Micromine’s Pitram Connect Mobile App Gives Mine Sites a Detailed View Of Their Data On Smartphones and Tablets (0) May 9, 2017 MICROMINE launches the new mobile app, Pitram Connect, offering a near real time overview of their mine’s data on their smartphone and tablets. Pitram clients can now easily track the performance of ...
Renascor Resources secures $100k grant for graphite research (0) May 9, 2017 Renascor Resources has been awarded a $100,000 research grant to conduct mineral processing test work at its Siviour graphite deposit in the Eyre Peninsula.
Arrow to award FEED contract for Surat Basin expansion (0) May 9, 2017 Arrow Energy plans to double the production capacity of its Tipton gas project in Queensland amid an east-coast gas shortage.
Construction begins at Byerwen coal project (0) May 9, 2017 Japan based JFE Steel Corporation will begin construction on its Byerwen joint venture project with QCoal, set to bring nearly 900 jobs to Queensland.
How To Improve Your Stick Welding Technique (0) May 9, 2017 Stick welding can be a hard process to learn as there is an array of issues that could cause problems. But don’t despair. There are techniques that can make the ...