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Mine companies could cost WA Govt $2.4 billion (0) October 28, 2016 Western Australian mining companies could cost the state government up to $2.4 billion if they decide to fight the proposed $5-a-tonne ‘levy’ on iron ore exports. The fee, which up until ...
East Timor’s Nobel laureate asks Australia to show ‘fair go’ over oil (0) October 28, 2016 According to a report in the Brisbane Times, East Timor’s former prime minister and Nobel laureate Dr Jose Ramos-Horta has appealed to Australia’s sense of a “fair go”, asking for ...
New IoT solution to help mining companies drive digital transformation (0) October 28, 2016 IFS is set to release a new product that it claims will shorten the time from ideas to tangible benefits for mining customers’ IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture ...
GE and Komatsu announce extended 10-year partnership (0) October 28, 2016 Komatsu and GE have announced a ten-year partnership agreement to provide electrical remanufacturing services for mining equipment and vehicles. At Komatsu’s Welshpool facility in Perth, GE will apply expertise to the ...
Eyewash solution for on site safety (0) October 27, 2016 Tobin’s Eyewash Systems are designed to be a quick and safe way to wash chemicals from the eyes.
National health and safety law harmonisation failing (0) October 27, 2016 According to a story today in Lawyers Weekly, the Model Work Health and Safety Act that was introduced in 2011 has failed to unify the various state-based health and safety ...
Mobile wireless monitor for industrial safety (0) October 27, 2016 Honeywell has announced the next generation of its AreaRAE Plus multi-threat monitor to help connected workers and safety managers make faster and more informed safety decisions.
WA iron ore pit will be inundated with water within days (0) October 27, 2016 The sea wall that separates an iron ore mine on Cockatoo Island from the Kimberley waters is at risk of collapse, after liquidators of Pluton Resources turned off the pumps ...
Wireless sub – technology for smarter, faster drilling (0) October 27, 2016 Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) has signed a licencing agreement for its technology for monitoring and optimising diamond drilling – the Wireless Sub – with Boart Longyear, ...
Iceland finds powerful energy source in volcanoes (0) October 26, 2016 Iceland is drilling into volcanoes to tap the energy created by magma, which could act as an innovative new form of renewable energy. The Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) is currently ...
Terex Cranes announce new president (0) October 26, 2016 Terex Corporation has announced that Steve Filipov will assume the role of President of Terex Cranes effective immediately. Filipov will also continue with his responsibilities as President of the Terex Material ...
Galaxy receives approvals to export from Esperance Port (0) October 26, 2016 Galaxy Resources has received key approvals from the Department of Environment Regulations and the Southern Ports Authority to export spodumene, produced at its Mt Cattlin Project, from SPA Port of ...
Current-limiting circuit breaker offer fast-acting protection (0) October 26, 2016 Industrial automation customers can improve their short-circuit protection with a new line of current-limiting, moulded-case circuit breakers, claims Rockwell Automation. The line expands the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140G moulded-case circuit breakers and ...
Coal price soars, sees mines reopen (0) October 25, 2016 The current surge in coal prices has signalled positivity in the resources sector, leading to announcements of mines reopening both in Australia and overseas.
Isolation solution for bulk handling and minerals processing (0) October 25, 2016 Air Springs Supply has released Marsh Mellow springs, a maintenance-free alternative to metal springs that do not require lubrication and will not suffer permanent compression.
Winners of the 2016 Prospect Awards (0) October 24, 2016 The 13th annual Prospect Awards took place this year in Sydney, celebrating the best of mining in Australia.
Santos sells Victorian gas assets to Cooper Energy (0) October 24, 2016 Santos has announced the sale of its Victorian gas assets to Copper Energy for $82 million, exiting from offshore Victoria.
Aussie among employees facing homicide charges for Brazil mine disaster (0) October 24, 2016 An Australian is among the 21 people Brazilian prosecutors have filed homicide charges against following BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine disaster in November last year.
Man dies after mine collapse in Queensland (0) October 24, 2016 A 62-year-old man has died after a makeshift mine collapsed on him in the remote outback area of Opalton.
Experience To Take On The Challenges (0) October 24, 2016 When it comes to safely delivering a successful drilling project there are a number of factors involved. Company safety culture, experience and a willingness to listen to and understand the ...
Evolution Mining fined after worker’s legs crushed (0) October 21, 2016 Evolution Mining, formerly La Mancha Resources, has been fined $95,000 after a worker’s legs were crushed by falling rocks at the Frog’s Leg gold mine.
QLD rock sample library expanded to boost exploration (1) October 21, 2016 Natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has officially opened the expanded Exploration Data Centre in Brisbane, hosting Queensland’s largest rock sample library.
Genesee & Wyoming Australia win Glencore rail assets (0) October 21, 2016 Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has entered an agreement to acquire Glencore Rail (GRail) for $1.14 billion, beating earlier bids from Pacific National and Aurizon.
New minerals processing screening system launched in Australia (0) October 20, 2016 Mineral processing technology company Haver & Boecker has launched to the Australian market its Niagara Scalper screening system.
Rox Resources acquires Collurabbie nickel gold project (0) October 20, 2016 Rox Resources has entered an agreement with Falcon Minerals to acquire the Collurabbie nickel gold project, north of Kalgoorlie in WA.
BHP says 50 per cent of its workers will be women by 2025 (0) October 20, 2016 BHP Billiton has announced its plan to make half its workforce women by 2025, in the lead up to the company’s annual general meeting in London today.
Growing use of drugs pose threat to resources sector: report (0) October 19, 2016 The increased use of drugs in Australia has posed increased challenges for employers in the mining and oil and gas sectors, according to a recent survey.
QLD mine sends first sulphide copper concentrate shipment to China (0) October 19, 2016 Queensland copper producer CuDeco has announced a milestone for its Rocklands Copper Mine, sending its first shipment of sulphide copper concentrate to China.
Liquid dispersant for increased road surface life (0) October 19, 2016 Australian fine particle management company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has released RT20 Dynamic, a liquid soil compaction aid to increase road surface life.
iSeekplant Endorsements – Changing The Face of Plant Hire (0) October 19, 2016 With yet another major product announcement – iSeekplant are back at it again. Not too long ago, the company went live with their Endorsements system, which solves the hassle of ...
Kal Tire, University of British Columbia partner for innovative tyre solutions (0) October 18, 2016 Kal Tire and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have formed a research partnership to develop technology and innovative solutions for the mining tyre industry.
Whitehaven Coal records increased coal output (0) October 18, 2016 Whitehaven Coal has recorded an increase in coal output following the release of their September quarterly report.
Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman to retire (0) October 18, 2016 Caterpillar chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman will retire from March next year after working for more than 41 years in the company.
WEARBACK: the transfer chute solution for reducing OPEX spend (0) October 18, 2016 WEARX’s WEARBACK transfer chute is the solution for maximising chute availability and eliminating significant down time costs. Poorly designed transfer chutes lead to costly downtime caused by blockages, spillage, skirt wear ...
Rock drill attachment for increased production (0) October 17, 2016 Joy Global has released the Montabert rock drill attachment, the CPA 295, to increase the production rate of conventional drill rigs.
Evolution acquires Marsden copper-gold project (0) October 17, 2016 Evolution Mining has entered an agreement with Newcrest to acquire the Marsden copper-gold project in NSW.
Macmahon CEO resigns, replacement announced (0) October 17, 2016 Sybrandt van Dyk is stepping down as Macmahon CEO next month, to be replaced by Michael Finnegan, the company’s current general manager of surface mining.
Black lung parliamentary inquiry begins in QLD (0) October 14, 2016 The CFMEU has welcomed the first day of public hearings for the Queensland parliamentary inquiry into black lung held in Brisbane today.
Oil setting up a comeback (0) October 14, 2016 Oil prices have crept up higher after with recent figures showing hefty draws in diesel and petrol, offsetting the first crude inventory build in six weeks.
WA uranium chase: the race for approval (0) October 14, 2016 Proponents of uranium mines in Western Australia are racing to gain environmental approvals ahead of the state election, according to the Conservation Council of Western Australia.
LatchFree dipper system to reduce rope shovel downtime (0) October 14, 2016 Caterpillar has released the LatchFree Dipper System, providing a solution to the most common cause of rope shovel downtime.
Power restored at Olympic Dam (0) October 14, 2016 Full power has been restored at BHP’s Olympic Dam following South Australia’s severe storms.
Emerson acquires corrosion monitoring technology provider (1201) October 13, 2016 Emerson has entered an agreement to acquire Permasense, a UK-based provider of non-intrusive corrosion monitoring technologies.
BP exits oil drilling in Great Australian Bight (1601) October 13, 2016 BP has opted out of its exploration drilling program in the Great Australian Bight (GAB), sparking frustration from the South Australian Government.
Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) to face prosecution after worker injury (5) October 13, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) following a serious worker injury at the Mt Thorley Warkworth mine.
QLD Government takes tougher stance on black lung prevention (115) October 13, 2016 From January 1 2017 current measures to protect coal mine workers from black lung will become regulations required by law.
SolGold rejects investment offer by BHP (30) October 12, 2016 Brisbane-based company SolGold has rejected an offer from BHP Billiton for a stake in its Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador.
Vertical shaft impactor for bulk materials released (0) October 12, 2016 Superior Industries, manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has released the Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI).
Rio Tinto to cut debt by US$1.5bn (24) October 12, 2016 Rio Tinto is reducing its debt by nearly $US1.5 billion as part of its debt reduction program.
Tickets on sale for 2016 Prospect Awards (0) October 12, 2016 Make sure you’re present at the Australian Mining industry’s night of nights.
First confirmed case of black lung from open cut coal mine (0) October 12, 2016 A 55-year-old Queensland man has been confirmed as Australia’s first case of black lung from an open cut coal mine.
Collinsville mine set to restart with 200 jobs up for grabs (1) October 11, 2016 Glencore’s Collinsville mine in northwest Queensland is restarting production aiming to hire up to 200 workers.
Caterpillar launches drive system for longwall conveyors (0) October 11, 2016 Caterpillar has released the HTD4100 High Torque Drive System for longwall armored face conveyors, which enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed, torque control, and real-time monitoring.
Prospect Awards 2016 finalists announced (59) October 11, 2016 Australian Mining congratulates all finalists for the 2016 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
BC Iron sells interest in Nullagine to Fortescue (0) October 10, 2016 BC Iron (BCI) is selling its 75 per cent stake in the mothballed Nullagine joint venture (NJV) to Fortescue.
WA named top destination for mining investment in Australia (0) October 10, 2016 Western Australia has been named the nation’s destination of choice for mining investment according to statistics from the state’s Department of Mines and Petroleu
Early detection and prevention a major priority for mine safety (0) October 10, 2016 Early detection and prevention are to remain a major focus of Queensland’s mine safety and health regime, says mine safety and health commissioner Kate du Preez.
QLD Government boosts Carmichael mine development (1284) October 10, 2016 The Queensland Government has deemed Adani’s Carmichael project a ‘critical infrastructure’ as part of its efforts to advance the mine’s development.
Glencore rail business goes off the tracks (0) October 7, 2016 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is still considering bids from Aurizon and Pacific National over the acquisition of Glencore’s Hunter Valley rail business.
Pilbara Minerals to acquire Lynas Find lithium project (0) October 7, 2016 Pilbara Minerals has entered a $5m agreement with Dakota Minerals to acquire the Lynas Find lithium project.
Sandvik opens ultrasonic testing facility for oil and gas (0) October 7, 2016 Sandvik has inaugurated a new fully automated ultrasonic testing facility for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in the oil and gas industry.
Stanmore Coal appoints new managing director (0) October 7, 2016 Dan Clifford has been appointed as the new managing director of Stanmore Coal, taking over from Nick Jorss.
Sandvik releases new drill bit range (0) October 7, 2016 Sandvik has launched the UNIFACE down-the-hole range of drill bits with an updated design to improve bit life and productivity.
Liebherr Australia celebrates 35 years of incorporation (6) October 6, 2016 Liebherr Australia is celebrating 35 years of incorporation this month, noting a steady growth of divisions, branches, and products over the years.
Caterpillar adds upgrades to equipment management system (1) October 6, 2016 Caterpillar has announced upgrades to the cat MineStar Terrain, part of its integrated mine operations and mobile equipment management system.
El Capitan secures ore deal with AuraSource (0) October 6, 2016 El Capitan Precious Metals has announced that it has executed its agreement with AuraSource, for the sale of up to 600,000 metric tonnes of head ore over the next 12 ...
Claire Rutkowski appointed Bentley Systems’ CIO (0) October 6, 2016 Claire Rutkowski has been appointed Bentley Systems’ new chief information officer, joining the company’s executive team.
Minetec wins $1m technology contract with Pybar (0) October 6, 2016 Minetec has secured a $1 million contract with Pybar to provide high precision tracking, visualisation and task management at South Australia’s Carrapateena mine.
WA gov not looking at increasing charges on miners (0) October 5, 2016 The WA state government is not considering raising taxes on mining companies despite Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ push for $5 levy.
Mines Safety Roadshow takes off in Kalgoorlie (0) October 5, 2016 The Department of Mines and Petroleum’s 12th annual Mine Safety Roadshow began in Kalgoorlie yesterday, promoting the importance of mine safety.
50 workers to be axed at Norton (0) October 5, 2016 Norton Gold Fields’ Homestead gold mine in WA is expected to close by the end of the year, making around 50 workers redundant.
Atlas Copco demonstrates its MT65 extra capacity by destroying a ‘band’. (0) October 5, 2016 In order to demonstrate the extra five tonnes of payload capacity in the MT65 underground truck, Atlas Copco crushes a ‘band’.
Komatsu unveil cabless autonomous trucks (0) October 5, 2016 Komatsu has unveiled its completely cabless, next gen autonomous truck at MINExpo.
Bradken board backs Hitachi takeover bid (0) October 5, 2016 Bradken’s board has supported a takeover bid worth $689 million from Japan’s Hitachi Construction Machinery.
Rio’s Western Turner Syncline mine expansion approved (0) October 4, 2016 The WA government has approved the extension of Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline (WTS) mine in the Pilbara.
GE launches suite of technologies to enhance mine productivity (0) October 4, 2016 GE Mining, a division of GE Transportation, has released Digital Mine, a suite of technologies to improve performance, reliability, safety, and operations.
BHP and OZ Minerals remain powerless in South Australia (0) October 4, 2016 BHP’s Olympic Dam and OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine remain without power following South Australia’s storms last week.
Austar sees another coalburst, two injured, operations halted (0) October 4, 2016 Yancoal’s Austar coal mine has recorded another dangerous coalburst, knocking two workers to the ground.
130 workers diagnosed with diesel-fume related lung cancer each year (0) October 4, 2016 The Cancer Council is calling for greater cancer awareness in workplaces following the rate of workers diagnosed with lung cancer from work-based exposure to diesel fumes.
Contractor fined for worker’s fatal crush incident (0) October 4, 2016 Rod Mitchell’s Transport and Exploration Services has been fined $110,000 for the death of a worker at the Woodie Woodie mine last year.
St Barbara to buy back debt (0) October 4, 2016 St Barbara is carrying out a US$57 million notes buyback to drive down its debt levels.
Wambo fined over second blast mishap (0) September 30, 2016 Wambo Coal has received a $60,000 fine following a blast mishap that sent an orange dust plume blowing towards Jerrys Plains in the NSW Hunter region in 2014.
Caterpillar launches new rotary drill to boost productivity (0) September 30, 2016 Caterpillar has released the MD6420C Rotary Drill for hard- and soft-rock applications.
Decmil win iron ore contract (0) September 30, 2016 Decmil Group has secured a contract to build the airstrip for Sino Iron at Cape Preston.
Atlas Copco launches Boomer S2 with bizarre video (0) September 30, 2016 Atlas Copco has demonstrated the robustness of its newly released automated Boomer S2 by letting the ‘Hydraulic Press Guy’ launch objects at it.
QLD MP claims corruption at Anglo American (0) September 30, 2016 QLD state member for Mirani, Jim Pearce, claims he will expose ‘corruption’ at Anglo American’s Queensland coal operations.
Liebherr unveils new 100 tonne mining truck (0) September 30, 2016 Liebherr has released yet another new mining truck, at this year’s MINExpo.
South Australian storms close Olympic Dam (0) September 30, 2016 South Australia’s largest mine, BHP’s Olympic Dam, was forced to halt production as storms battered the state.
Mine accident double amputee jailed over selling meth (0) September 29, 2016 Double amputee Bevan Coutts, who lost his legs in a mining accident in 2011, has received a two year jail sentence for selling meth to an undercover policeman.
South Australian storms shut down Prominent Hill (0) September 29, 2016 The storms battering South Australia have halted production at OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine.
Draeger launches new underground mine rescue equipment (0) September 29, 2016 Draeger has released the MRV 9000 mine rescue vehicle at this year’s MINExpo, along with the MRC 5000 underground mine refuge chamber.
MineARC develops intelligence system for refuge chambers (0) September 29, 2016 MineARC has released System Intelligence, a suite of monitoring systems for refuge chambers to enhance industrial safety.
90 workers cut at Anglo American coal mine (0) September 29, 2016 Up to 90 workers will be cut at Anglo American’s German Creek coal mine following a series of industrial actions and failed EBA negotiations.
Safe coal dust exposure levels don’t exist: study (0) September 28, 2016 Researchers at the University of Melbourne say there is little scientific evidence for current coal dust exposure regulations, following the resurgence of black lung in QLD.
New mine surveying scholarship for women (0) September 28, 2016 The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS), in collaboration with Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines, have announced a new scholarship to support women in mine surveying.
GE and Bosch sign IoT MoU (0) September 28, 2016 GE and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations will facilitate openness and growth of the Industrial Internet of Things.
Another appeal against GVK Hancock Alpha mine denied (0) September 28, 2016 The Queensland Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from an environmental group to stop GVK and Hancock Coal’s proposed Alpha coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
Iron ore oversupply to grow worse (0) September 28, 2016 The current iron ore market glut will only get worse in coming years as larger operators increase volumes and more mines come online.
Mining Act to be reviewed, receives SACOME nod (0) September 28, 2016 The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has welcomed Mineral Resources and Energy minister Tom Koutsantonis’ decision to review the state Mining Act.
UK opens first coal art gallery (0) September 28, 2016 The UK has opened its first art gallery dedicated to mining art.
Boart Longyear wins $1.4m to develop new drilling technology (0) September 28, 2016 The government of Ontario in Canada has awarded Boart Longyear CAD$1.37 million for a new mineral exploration drilling site and for drilling systems technology.
Cat unveils new underground loader (0) September 28, 2016 Caterpillar has released its new R1700K underground loader at MINExpo.
Cat develops new high torque longwall drive systems (0) September 28, 2016 Caterpillar has unveiled new longwall armoured face conveyor high torque drive systems at MINExpo.
Boart Longyear releases new drill rig and loader at MINExpo (0) September 27, 2016 Boart Longyear has unveiled its latest LF160 Drill Rig and Freedom Loader during this year’s MINExpo in Nevada.
World’s largest gold resources held in Africa (1) September 27, 2016 A new report by SNL Metals and Mining has found Africa holds the world’s largest resources of gold.
New website launched to combat proposed iron ore tax (0) September 27, 2016 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) together with the Chamber of Minerals & Energy have launched an Iron Ore Facts website in response to Brendon Grylls’ proposed tax.
Caterpillar launches new truck at MINExpo (0) September 27, 2016 Caterpillar’s newest large mining truck, the 794 AC, has made its mining debut at MINExpo 2016.
Centurion wins BHP freight contract (0) September 27, 2016 BHP has awarded a five-year freight contract to transport and logistics supplier Centurion, which will cover BHP Billiton’s Nickel West sites.
Caterpillar launches new underground truck (0) September 27, 2016 Caterpillar has unveiled its new AD22 underground truck at MINExpo.
Amec Foster Wheeler win Salamanca contract (0) September 27, 2016 Amec Foster Wheeler’s subsidiary, MDM Technical Africa, has won a contract for the world’s only under construction uranium mine.
Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program (0) September 27, 2016 Rio Tinto has begun yet another debt reduction program, launching a bond purchase program for up to US$3 billion.
Lucapa find second massive diamond in a week (0) September 27, 2016 Lucapa has uncovered a 172.67 carat diamond at its Lulo diamond project.
Goldcorp, Sandvik partner for world-first all electric mine (0) September 26, 2016 Goldcorp has partnered with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, to make its Borden Lake project one of the world’s first all-electric mines.
Mining industry shows signs of life, sales still remain weak: Caterpillar (0) September 26, 2016 Caterpillar has detected signs of improvement in the mining industry, however sales are yet to follow suit.
Ian Macfarlane appointed new QRC chief executive (922) September 26, 2016 Former QLD MP Ian Macfarlane has been appointed the new chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), taking over from Michael Roche.
Coking coal prices to remain high (0) September 26, 2016 Coking coal volatility is off the cards, with prices likely to remain high after recent rallies, Goldman Sachs believe.
Atlas Copco receives first underground truck orders (928) September 26, 2016 Byrnecut has ordered two of Atlas Copco’s latest MT65 haul trucks – the world’s largest capacity underground truck – following successful trials at St Barbara’s Gwalia mine in WA.
Management shake-up at Fortescue Metals (0) September 26, 2016 Two top FMG executives Stephen Pearce and Nick Cernotta, are stepping down from the company.
BHP again slams mining tax proposal, calls Grylls ‘misleading’ (0) September 23, 2016 BHP Billiton Australia’s head of minerals, Mike Henry, has slammed WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls for providing ‘misleading’ information over the company’s finances following Grylls’ proposed mining tax.
ASIC raids miner’s office (4) September 23, 2016 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has carried out a search of Excalibur Mining’s offices over allegations of insider trading.
Remediation begins for abandoned WA mine (0) September 23, 2016 Rehabilitation of the closed Black Diamond site in WA has commenced – the first of four to be remediated under the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Abandoned Mines Program.
New payload monitoring system for rope shovels developed (0) September 23, 2016 BMT WBM has developed the PULSETerraMetrix (PTM) system for managing the machine health, production, and payload measurement on large rope shovels.
Hughes Drilling enters administration (19) September 23, 2016 Contractor Hughes Drilling has appointed McGrathNicol as administrators.
GR Engineering wins processing facility contract (16) September 23, 2016 GR Engineering has won an EPC contract for Eastern Goldfields’ 1.2 mtpa Davyhurst processing facility.
Huge 23kg rock crashes into loader, strikes operator (0) September 22, 2016 A worker has sustained chest injuries after a large rock, weighing nearly 23kg, smashed through the windscreen of a front end loader at a quarry near Stradforth in NSW.
Massive 104 carat diamond discovered at Lulo (0) September 22, 2016 Lucapa Diamond has unearthed a 104 carat diamond at the Lulo Diamond project in Angola.
BHP CEO payout slashed (4) September 22, 2016 In the wake of its massive losses, BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen his payout halved year on year.
Rebecca Knol appoints as SACOME CEO (0) September 22, 2016 Rebecca Knol has been appointed as head of the Council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy.
ALROSA develop new diamond detection device (0) September 22, 2016 Russian diamond miner Alrosa has unveiled a device that can identify natural diamonds from manufactured and non-diamond imitations.
New haul truck tyres launched (0) September 22, 2016 Michelin Earthmover has unveiled its latest surface mining haul truck tyres, the MICHELIN XDR3 MB4.
World’s largest new diamond mine opens (0) September 21, 2016 The Gahcho Kue diamond mine – one of the largest new mines in the world – has officially opened in Canada’s North West Territories.
Former miner suing Anglo American over truck accident (0) September 21, 2016 A former Callide coal miner is suing Anglo American over a truck accident he claims has kept him out of work, however Anglo claims the man is lying.
Glencore sells stake in Abbot Point Coal Terminal to Adani (2) September 21, 2016 Glencore and Adani have reached an agreement over the future of Queensland’s Abbot Point Coal Terminal.
Laserbond wins Chinese technology contract (0) September 21, 2016 LaserBond has secured a contract to provide technology services for a Chinese minerals processing equipment manufacturer.
BHP awards inaugural Technology and Innovation award (0) September 21, 2016 BHP has launched its first Technology and Innovation award, with Henry Muller taking it out.
ICMM releases new sustainable guidance goals for mining (0) September 21, 2016 The International Council on Mining and Minerals has released new guidance to help miners achieve the UN’s new 17 sustainable development goals.
Australian Government secures $39m payout for coal carrier reef incident (0) September 20, 2016 The Australian Government has reached a $39.3 million dollar out of court settlement with the Chinese company responsible for the grounding of the Shen Neng 1 coal carrier off North ...
Pilbara iron ore skyrail gains EPA approval (7) September 20, 2016 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Mineral Resources’ plan to develop a ‘skyrail’ to transport iron ore through the Pilbara.
Goodyear to release ultra-large haulage tyre (0) September 20, 2016 Goodyear will unveil its latest ultra-large haul truck mining tyre, the RM-4B+, during MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, from September 26 – 28.
Drayton South coal mine expansion to be approved (0) September 20, 2016 Anglo American’s revised plans for its Drayton South coal mine expansion have been approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, despite Anglo’s plans to completely exit its Australian ...
Environmental group lodges appeal against Adani approval (0) September 20, 2016 The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) have launched another appeal against the Carmichael coal mine.
Mt Lyell restart uncertain despite government support (0) September 20, 2016 The decision to reopen Copper Mines of Tasmania’s (CMT) Mt Lyell mine is still on hold despite receiving a $25 million state government assistance package.
Rio Tinto coal miners lose bullying dismissal case (6) September 20, 2016 Workers who reportedly continually bullied a colleague for working too hard have lost their unfair dismissal case.
SEW EURODRIVE to open new Mackay facility (0) September 20, 2016 SEW Eurodrive has begun construction on its new Heavy Industrial Solutions Service centre in Mackay.
45 jobs slashed at Duralie mine (0) September 19, 2016 Yancoal is cutting 45 jobs at its Duralie open cut mine near Gloucester, NSW, citing geological problems rather than a decline in coal prices as the the cause.
More than a fifth of coal jobs lost: Coal Services (0) September 19, 2016 More than 20 per cent of coal mining jobs in NSW have gone since employment peaked in 2012, according to Coal Services.
Worker sustains burns, fractures after conveyor accident (890) September 19, 2016 $Worker sustains burns, fractures after conveyor accident$ A worker has been seriously injured after he was caught in a moving conveyor.
Coking coal train derails off Aurizon rail network in QLD (7) September 16, 2016 A train derailment on Aurizon’s rail network in Queensland’s Bowen Basin has temporarily affected Glencore and BHP’s coking coal supplies.
QLD appoints black lung parliamentary select committee (6) September 16, 2016 The Queensland Parliament has appointed a six-person Parliamentary select committee to inquire into black lung’s resurgence in the state, and find ways to prevent it.
Integrated visualisation system for mine data (0) September 16, 2016 Trimble has released Trimble Connected Mine which provides an integrated and complete view of mine data to improve operational and strategic decision making.
MTG to exhibit bucket protection solutions at MINExpo (0) September 16, 2016 MTG will present their latest integrated solutions for wear-parts for comprehensive bucket protection in a range of applications at this year’s MINExpo.
Palmer wants no more questioning over Queensland Nickel collapse (0) September 16, 2016 Clive Palmer is aiming to prevent liquidators from requesting him back in court, following their investigation into the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Downer secures mining contracts worth $250m (2) September 15, 2016 Downer has secured five contracts worth more than $250 million for mining services at several operations sites.
Tilt buckets for Caterpillar excavators (5) September 15, 2016 Caterpillar has released a new line of tilt buckets for the Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and wheel excavator models M314–M322.
Online cloud platform for operational management (3) September 15, 2016 Schneider Electric Australia has announced updates to its Wonderware Online cloud platform for operational data management.
QRC welcomes North West province exploration (0) September 14, 2016 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the government’s land release in the state’s North West province for minerals exploration.
Rio Tinto and GE partner to improve Pilbara rail network (10) September 14, 2016 Rio Tinto has partnered with GE for maintenance services to support its locomotive network in the Pilbara, Australia’s largest privately owned operated rail system.
Court dismisses conservation group action against Springvale mine (0) September 14, 2016 The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed a case by environmental group 4nature against the approval of the Springvale underground coal mine north of Lithgow.
Gladstone to get new LNG operations terminal (0) September 14, 2016 A new marine operations terminal will be constructed on Gladstone Port Corporation land, expected to generate more than 100 local jobs.
60metre road train launched at new Perth manufacturing site (0) September 14, 2016 WA owned heavy road transport equipment manufacturer Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) unveiled its latest 60m road train during the opening of its new workshop in Perth.
Barrick Gold and Cisco partner for digitally revamped mines (14) September 13, 2016 Barrick Gold has partnered with Cisco to digitally reinvent their mining business to improve their systems, processes, and productivity.
Hedweld opens new manufacturing facility in the Hunter (0) September 13, 2016 Hedweld Engineering has opened a new manufacturing facility in Mt. Thorley, NSW, to foster innovation in the Hunter region.
Aussie developed wall mount power system (0) September 13, 2016 Power management company Eaton has launched an Australian developed wall mount power system for oil and gas, mining, and transportation industries requiring battery backed DC power.
Aggreko celebrates two years without a lost time injury (0) September 13, 2016 Aggreko AusPac has celebrated achieving one million man-hours, or two years, without a lost time injury (LTI), highlighting the company’s focus on safety.
Gas monitor for improved safety (5) September 13, 2016 Industrial workers are exposed to a wide range of hazards on any given day. Chemicals for example, are a major issue in production plants, with dangerous chemicals ranging from corrosive ...
Tenders to open for QLD North West Minerals Province exploration (0) September 13, 2016 Exploration in Queensland’s North West Minerals Province will be open for tender this Friday, with potential for gold, copper, zinc, and lead resources.
CFMEU backs call for black lung compensation levy (1) September 12, 2016 The CFMEU is supporting the Black Lung Victims Group’s call for a 10c a tonne industry funded compensation levy for victims of the disease.
Panasonic unveils world-first fully rugged detachable laptop (0) September 12, 2016 Panasonic has released their latest Toughbook 20, the world’s first fully rugged detachable laptop.
Two dead in fatal Chile Orica factory accident (0) September 12, 2016 Two workers were killed by an explosion at a Chilean Orica factory over the weekend.
White Rivers, Harmony strike gold in South Africa (46) September 12, 2016 Harmony Gold and White Rivers Exploration have discovered a major gold deposit in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin, one of the world’s largest unmined gold resources areas.
Hunter Quarries to face prosecution after worker death (0) September 12, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Hunter Quarries following the death of an employee at the Karuah Quarry in 2014.
Clive Palmer fronts court over Queensland Nickel collapse (0) September 9, 2016 Clive Palmer has provided evidence in Brisbane Federal Court today over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
New plant control system for increased efficiency (0) September 9, 2016 Rockwell’s new PlantPAx Distributed Control System helps industrial producers modernise their plants and reduce time to market.
Lucapa unearths largest pink diamond at Lulo to date (0) September 9, 2016 Lucapa Diamond has discovered a 38.6 carat pink diamond at their Lulo Diamond project in Angola.
Iron ore price begins to slip (1) September 9, 2016 The price of iron ore has slumped to a six-week low, hitting $US57.40 a tonne, according to The Steel Index.
ARENA’s $92m large scale solar grant winners announced (25) September 9, 2016 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the 12 projects that will receive their share of a $92 million grant.
Emerson wins Shell Prelude FLNG contract (0) September 8, 2016 Emerson has secured a contract with Shell Australia to provide automation maintenance and reliability services for their Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
South Australian 3D exploration model released (0) September 8, 2016 A new South Australian 3D exploration model has been launched, to view underground geological landscapes of an entire state to depths of up to 100km.
CSIRO launches new hybrid energy technology hub (0) September 8, 2016 The CSIRO has launched the new Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems, a collaborative facility to research renewable and hybrid energy technologies.
Volvo puts a self-driving truck to work in the mines (29) September 8, 2016 Volvo has tested out its self-driving technology truck underground to work in a Swedish mine.
Queensland to get new gas pipeline (5) September 8, 2016 APA, one of Australia’s largest natural gas infrastructure businesses, has announced the creation of a new $80 million gas pipeline project in southern Queensland.
Wiluna uranium project extension given EPA nod (1) September 7, 2016 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended the approval of an extension to Toro Energy’s Wiluna Uranium project in WA.
Tasmanian Government to restart Mt Lyell mine (906) September 7, 2016 The Tasmanian Government is providing $25 million to Vendata Resources to restart the Mt Lyell copper mine by 2017.
Young Mining suspension notice lifted (0) September 7, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator has lifted its suspension notice on Young Mining after it had failed to pay its environmental rehabilitation security deposits.
15th case of black lung confirmed (0) September 7, 2016 A 54-year-old man has been confirmed as the 15th worker in Queensland to be diagnosed with black lung since its resurgence in May last year.
Woodside acquires half of BHP’s Scarborough assets (0) September 6, 2016 Woodside has entered an agreement to acquire half of BHP Billiton’s Scarborough area assets in the Canarvon Basin, in offshore Western Australia.
Micromine releases new mine management software (0) September 6, 2016 MICROMINE has released Pitram 2015 Version 4.6, its flagship underground fleet management and mine control software.
Philippines mines face suspension over environmental breaches (0) September 6, 2016 More mines in the Philippines are facing suspension for breaching environmental regulations after a seven-week long review by the government.
Mining companies called to cease mining in World Heritage Sites (0) September 6, 2016 Some of the largest mining companies in the world have called for companies, including those in the oil and gas industry, to stop mining in World Heritage Sites.
Rio Tinto sued over possible link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer (0) September 6, 2016 Rio Tinto, together with healthcare company Johnson & Johnson, is being sued over claims talcum powder from their mines led to five women developing ovarian cancer.
BHP slams proposed mining tax (6) September 5, 2016 BHP head of minerals in Australia, Mike Henry, has hit back against WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ mining tax proposal which would make WA the highest iron ore tax region ...
Staying safe in the workplace: Safety in Action 2016 (0) September 5, 2016 This year’s Safety in Action event will highlight the importance of mental and physical health in the workplace.
Caterpillar may close Belgian manufacturing plant: 2000 jobs to go (7) September 5, 2016 Caterpillar may close its construction equipment facility in Gosselies, Belgium, laying off nearly 2000 workers if confirmed.
WA DMP appoints new acting director general (0) September 5, 2016 The West Australian Department of Mines & Petroleum has appointed Dr. Tim Griffin as its new acting director general.
Former Rio Tinto iron ore chief now heading Aurizon (0) September 5, 2016 Ousted Rio Tinto iron head Andrew Harding has been appointed as the head of Aurizon.
BHP launches new mining blog (0) September 5, 2016 BHP has unveiled a new blog – Prospects – focusing in global trends in mining and resources.
Internet of Things jumpstarts asset allocation in Oil & Gas Sector (1014) September 5, 2016 For too long businesses in the resources industry have worked in operational silos; with the left hand rarely knowing what the right hand is doing, there is often no clarity ...
Rio Tinto sells Zululand colliery (6) September 5, 2016 Rio Tinto has sold its stake in the Zululand anthracite colliery to Menar Holding.
Minerals Council of Australia rejects iron ore tax (0) September 2, 2016 The Minerals Council of Australia has rejected the need for a new iron ore tax following a decrease in the mining sector’s capital expenditure.
Coal miner gets million-dollar payout from Rio Tinto (1) September 2, 2016 Rio Tinto has been ordered to pay a former coal miner more than a million dollars in damages after illegally standing him down.