BMA invests $4.2m in Goonyella automation (0) June 12, 2020 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has supported more than 30 local businesses in central Queensland as it rolls out autonomous haulage at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine.
Galileo searches for the next Nova with Fraser Range survey (0) June 11, 2020 Galileo Mining has started electromagnetic (EM) surveying at tenements in search for its next nickel target in Western Australia’s Fraser Range region, which houses IGO’s prospective Nova nickel mine.
Follow the leaders: This week’s appointments (0) June 11, 2020 Stay on top of the latest executive appointments across the mining sector over the past week, including a new chief executive at Mithril Resources and Australian Potash project director.
Centaurus hits high-grade nickel sulphides at Jaguar (0) June 11, 2020 Centaurus Metals has achieved positive exploration results from the Jaguar nickel sulphide project in Brazil’s Carajás mineral province – just months into acquiring the project from Vale.
Mackay METS centre to boost mining supply chain (0) June 11, 2020 Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has inspected the finishing touches on the new Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence, which will open next month.
IGO, Metals X form $32m Paterson JV (0) June 11, 2020 Metals X has locked in a $32 million joint venture with IGO at the Paterson base metals exploration project in Western Australia.
Sheffield mixes up Thunderbird products (0) June 11, 2020 Sheffield Resources has progressed its review of the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia in a bid to cut expenditure.
Veteran mining giant recognised with Queen’s Birthday honour (0) June 11, 2020 Veteran mining magnate Ron Manners has been appointed as an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his achievements in the mining industry and philanthropy.
ABC Refinery accreditation opens up golden opportunities (0) June 10, 2020 ABC Refinery has received accreditation from the CME Group, one of the world’s largest gold exchanges which trades the equivalent of nearly 27 million ounces ($70 billion) daily.
Virus forces TNG to delay Mount Peake offtake (0) June 10, 2020 TNG and Indian mining conglomerate Vimson Group have delayed the completion of an offtake agreement due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Copper reaches highest price in three months (0) June 10, 2020 Copper has risen to a three-month high of $US5700 ($8193) per tonne this week in a sign the base metal is bouncing back from its COVID-19 slump.
Newcrest, Greatland inch closer to Havieron mining lease (0) June 10, 2020 Greatland Gold and Newcrest Mining have reached a land usage agreement with a prescribed Aboriginal body corporate for the Havieron joint venture project in Western Australia.
Singida’s deep reserve confirmed by Micromine (0) June 10, 2020 Shanta Gold has tapped the resource estimation powers of Micromine to confirm the presence of an impressive gold reserve at its Singida project, in central Tanzania.
Port Hedland expansion sets up WA job opportunities (0) June 10, 2020 The port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has contributed a whopping $64.1 billion to the Australian economy in 2018–2019, but this is set to increase even further over the ...
QRC calls for 10-year freeze on Queensland resources royalties (0) June 10, 2020 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the Queensland Government to freeze all resource royalties for the next decade in a bid to help the regions recover from COVID-19.
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Grosvenor gas levels rise following May accident (0) June 9, 2020 Anglo American has kept its operations at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland suspended, which has led to oxidation of coal and gas levels to rise.
Iron ore prices soar as Vale shuts mines down (0) June 9, 2020 Australia’s big iron ore miners are set to cash in on surging iron ore prices as Brazil’s Vale has been hit with coronavirus-related troubles.
West is best, WA Premier tells FIFO workers (0) June 9, 2020 Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is encouraging fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers to relocate to the state permanently, following an announcement of new home building incentives.
BMD wins largest Adani Carmichael contract yet (0) June 5, 2020 Adani Australia has awarded BMD a $350 million contract for civil construction works for the Carmichael rail network in Queensland.
IGO, Encounter to begin Yeneena on ground exploration (0) June 5, 2020 Encounter Resources has commenced on ground exploration activity at its Yeneena copper-cobalt joint venture (JV) project with IGO in Western Australia.
QLD exploration interest surges on the back of grants (0) June 5, 2020 Queensland explorers are lining up for the next round of exploration grants, with the state government receiving twice as many applications compared with the previous round.
Macmahon secures Byerwen contract extension (0) June 5, 2020 Macmahon Holdings has won a $700 million contract extension from Byerwen Coal to continue work at its coking coal mine in Queensland.
Kalium Lakes to fast-track Beyondie construction (0) June 5, 2020 Kalium Lakes is set to accelerate the development of its Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia by mobilising contract works in the coming weeks.
Lake Disappointment receives WA government project approval (0) June 5, 2020 Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson.
PROK to supply pulleys at Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project (0) June 5, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded PROK a major contract to design and construct conveyor pulleys at the Iron Bridge magnetite project near Port Hedland, Western Australia.
iTWOsafe available for purchase online (0) June 4, 2020 There is no doubt the mining industry will have to adopt different practices to not only manage the current requirements of social distancing, but to also manage any future breakouts ...
Clive Palmer secures win in QLD court (0) June 4, 2020 The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a $124 million claim by liquidator John Park against the Clive Palmer-led Mineralogy Queensland Nickel.
Fortescue awards $11m in contracts to Aboriginal-owned business (0) June 4, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has contracted Mallard Deemy to construct and install laboratory, storage and administrative facilities for the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
False COVID-19 test result declared for late QLD miner (0) June 3, 2020 The passing of a 30-year-old Blackwater miner has been incorrectly linked to COVID-19, with a post-mortem test confirming a false positive result for the virus.
Hastings to supply Schaeffler with rare earths for 10 years (0) June 3, 2020 Hastings Technology Metals has inked a master agreement with German automotive supplier Schaeffler Technologies AG for the supply of its mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC).
Evolution considers sale of Cracow gold mine (0) June 2, 2020 Evolution Mining has confirmed media speculation that it is evaluating the divestment of the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Newmont on track to reach 2020 emissions targets (0) June 2, 2020 Newmont has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, with the company’s 2019 sustainability report showing that it has almost fulfilled this year’s targets.
Iron ore prices break $US100/t (0) June 2, 2020 Iron ore prices have moved beyond $US100 ($147) per tonne this week following supply concerns and uncertainty in the iron ore market due to worsening COVID-19 situation in Brazil.
Hastings Deering to offer 40 apprenticeship positions (0) June 2, 2020 Hastings Deering is set to open applications for its 2021 apprenticeship program to fill 40 new positions across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Alliance pursue next major nickel discovery (0) June 1, 2020 Australian Vanadium, Lithium Australia and private company Mercator Metals have banded together to explore nickel sulphides in the Coates Mafic Intrusion, part of Australian Vanadium’s Coates project near Perth in ...
Rio Tinto to review plans for Aboriginal site (0) June 1, 2020 Rio Tinto intends to urgently review mining plans at the Juukan Gorge area in Western Australia after the company detonated explosives at a sacred Indigenous site.
Monadelphous revels in $150m of contract wins (0) June 1, 2020 Monadelphous Group has secured construction and maintenance contracts, including with four Australian mining giants, worth a combined value of around $150 million.
BMA, Adani to hire local QLD residents (0) May 29, 2020 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and Adani Mining are recruiting their future workers, with applications for each company’s apprenticeship and graduate programs now open.
Endeavour Awards finalists 2020 (0) May 29, 2020 The finalists of the 17th Endeavour Awards have been announced despite the challenges that the manufacturing sector faces.
Rio Tinto reveals breakthrough scandium extraction from waste (0) May 28, 2020 Rio Tinto has uncovered a new method to recover high-purity scandium oxide using waste from the production of titanium dioxide at its production facilities in Canada.
Antipa pushes Citadel ahead through Rio Tinto agreement (0) May 28, 2020 Joint venture partners Rio Tinto and Antipa Minerals have further progressed the exploration program at the Citadel project in the Paterson province of Western Australia.
AusIMM, Cahoot upskill sector with Mining 4.0 Academy (0) May 28, 2020 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has teamed up with Cahoot Learning to launch the Mining 4.0 Academy, which comprises practical courses to uplift skills and capabilities.
Pit N Portal wins Kambalda contract with Mincor (0) May 28, 2020 Mincor Resources has awarded an underground mining contract to Pit N Portal for the Kambalda nickel operations in Western Australia.
More certainty in new project agreements: ScoMo (0) May 27, 2020 The federal government has created industrial relations working groups that will initiate discussions regarding casual and fixed term employees, while also adding greenfields agreements to the agenda.
Iron ore prices soar amid Brazil’s worsening COVID-19 crisis (0) May 27, 2020 Brazil’s worsening COVID-19 crisis and the reduced shipment of iron ore from the South American country have led to a surge in global iron ore prices on the back of resilient ...
Legend uncovers Mawson’s best drill hole to date (0) May 27, 2020 Legend Mining is honing in on what could be a potential Nova-style discovery, recording its best drill hole result so far at the Rockford project’s Mawson prospect in Western Australia.
Fortescue selects Downer for $450m Eliwana contract (0) May 27, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has again contracted Downer to complete works at the Eliwana iron ore mine in Western Australia, this time for early mining and maintenance services.
Downer contracts Track’em for ‘complex’ project (0) May 27, 2020 Downer has awarded its third contract to Track’em this year for the tracking of materials for development and maintenance work on a coal seam gas facility.
Palmer lodges challenge over WA border closure (0) May 26, 2020 Clive Palmer has submitted documents to the High Court opposing the Western Australia border closure, calling it “unconstitutional”.
Demand for Australian minerals slows during April (0) May 26, 2020 Australian commodities have continued to be on demand throughout April despite exports slipping from record-high levels in March.
Vale departs New Caldonia as a New Century dawns (0) May 26, 2020 New Century Resources is set to acquire Vale’s Goro nickel-cobalt mine in New Caledonia, a move that is supported by substantial shareholder IGO.
MCA urges federal government to consider mining reforms (0) May 26, 2020 Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is pushing the federal government to introduce reforms to protect the minerals industry and fast track Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery.
Sandvik shifts mindset underground with Artisan Z50 (0) May 26, 2020 The Artisan Z50 battery-electric haul truck has given underground mining companies a vision of what a cleaner, safer mining future could look like in Australia earlier than many expected.
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Western Areas takes Panoramic stake as Savannah re-start looms (0) May 25, 2020 Panoramic Resources has found a saviour in Western Areas as part of plans to raise up to $90 million to undertake development activities prior to re-starting the Savannah mine in ...
BHP a step closer to boosting Olympic Dam copper output (0) May 25, 2020 The South Australian Government has advanced BHP’s proposal to increase copper production at the Olympic Dam mine from 200,000 to 350,000 tonnes per annum.
Ausmex puts Gilded Rose off the market (0) May 25, 2020 Ausmex Mining Group has offloaded the Gilded Rose gold project in Queensland for $4 million after facing difficulties selling the asset.
Sandfire keeps DeGrussa on track despite restrictions (0) May 25, 2020 Sandfire Resources has continued to operate the DeGrussa mine in Western Australia at full capacity, achieving strong production and milling rates during the June quarter.
Fortescue eyes copper with strategic investment (0) May 25, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has diversified its asset portfolio further into copper by investing $C1.38 million ($1.5 million) in Candente Copper, which owns a large-scale open pit project in Peru.
Edgar Basto becomes president of BHP Minerals Australia (0) May 25, 2020 BHP has appointed Edgar Basto as its Minerals Australia president, effective July 1, having been in the role of acting president since last November.
Victoria minerals exploration gets cash boost (0) May 22, 2020 Victoria is set to defer the collection of $3.5 million in rent and annual fees until January next year to give an immediate boost to mining and exploration companies.
Quantum technology potentially worth $4bn for mineral exploration (0) May 22, 2020 Australia’s emerging quantum technology sector can increase mineral exploration and is identified as “the most promising long-term opportunity for Australia”, according to CSIRO’s ‘Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry’ report.
Court ruling on casual entitlements sparks industry outcry (0) May 22, 2020 Casual workers who have worked regular and systematic hours are now entitled a permanent employee’s entitlements, according to a Federal Court of Australia judgment.
Kalium Lakes to overcome setback at Beyondie project (0) May 22, 2020 Kalium Lakes will advance the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia through to first production by raising fresh working capital.
What are the roles in demand across mining? (0) May 21, 2020 The mining and resources industry has not been one of the biggest contributors to job advertising growth in the first half of May, but it is not void of opportunities.
CSIRO reveals unique mineral detection method (0) May 21, 2020 Mining and exploration companies may soon pinpoint reserves of valuable minerals using a new water tasting approach developed by the CSIRO.
NRW rides out COVID-19 off the back of contract success (0) May 21, 2020 NRW Holdings has released a performance report for April 2020 that shows the company remains in good stead following a string of successful contracts and acquisitions this financial year.
Whitehaven clears Vickery expansion hurdle (0) May 21, 2020 The New South Wales Government has given Whitehaven Coal the all-clear to extend the Vickery coal mine in New South Wales.
CopperString 2.0 powers Queensland’s future mining jobs (0) May 21, 2020 The Queensland Government is fast tracking the CopperString 2.0 high voltage transmission line to provide cheaper power and turbo-charge investment across the North West Minerals Province.
Micromine introduces a new suite of chart-stoppers (0) May 20, 2020 A picture paints a thousand words and new charting technology available in the latest release of MICROMINE’s award-winning software suite, takes visual data display to the next level.
Rio Tinto to relax COVID-19 restrictions in WA (0) May 20, 2020 Rio Tinto is set de-escalate its coronavirus controls in Western Australia as the state enters its second phase of easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Tianqi Group to offload stakes in lithium subsidiary (0) May 20, 2020 Tianqi Lithium has suffered another blow from the softening lithium market after its parent company, Chengdu Tianqi Industry Group, put part of the the company on sale.
Gold Industry Group presents job opportunities (0) May 20, 2020 The Gold Industry Group has launched a new online hub to act as a source of information on job and career pathway opportunities in the Australian gold industry.
BHP halts Jimblebar operations to boost safety (0) May 20, 2020 BHP has briefly paused operations at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia after a few weeks of low level safety accidents.
Image hangs on to guidance despite slipping sales (0) May 20, 2020 Image Resources has noted softening demand for heavy mineral concentrate in May after completing its sale as planned a month prior.
Australian Pacific Coal to modify Dartbrook restart proposal (0) May 19, 2020 Australian Pacific Coal’s appeal to extend the mothballed Dartbrook underground coal mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley remains in negotiation between the company and the Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
QLD to launch resources community fund (0) May 19, 2020 The Queensland Government has reached an agreement with major resources companies in the state to create a $100 million Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).
AusIMM continues to deliver 2020 conferences (0) May 19, 2020 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is set to launch a series of digital conferences this year, including the uranium, lithium and Minesafe conferences.
Agrimin achieves major status for Mackay potash project (0) May 18, 2020 The Australian government has granted a major project status to Agrimin’s Mackay potash project in Western Australia, highlighting its significance to the economy.
Glencore ventures to Ireland for zinc (0) May 18, 2020 Glencore is aiming to expand its zinc portfolio by increasing an interest in Vancouver-based junior Group Eleven Resources.
Gold Fields powers Agnew mine with hybrid renewable energy (0) May 18, 2020 Gold Fields and EDL have completed the 56 megawatt hybrid renewable project in the Agnew mine in Western Australia, delivering up to 70 per cent of the mine’s power requirements.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 18, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Rio Tinto creating an additional 300 jobs to support its Western Australian iron ore business.
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Gold prices zig zag to three-year highs (0) May 15, 2020 Australian gold prices have climbed back up to three-year highs at the end of this week, hitting $2673.56, according to data from ABC Bullion.
Gascoyne puts Dalgaranga back on track (0) May 15, 2020 Gascoyne has produced more than six thousand ounces of gold at record grades for the fourth consecutive month at the Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia.
Red 5 launches King of the Hills recruitment drive (0) May 15, 2020 Red 5 remains on track to complete the final feasibility studies for the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
Legend flags huge mineralised system in Mawson (0) May 15, 2020 Legend Mining’s latest diamond drillhole results at the Rockford project in Western Australia have provided further evidence that a large mineralised system is present at the Mawson prospect.
Pembroke secures go-ahead for Olive Downs coal mine (0) May 15, 2020 Pembroke Resources has received a mine approval from Australia’s environmental and government authorities for the Olive Downs coal project in Moranbah, Queensland.
BHP-backed SolGold accepts $155m funding from Franco-Nevada (0) May 14, 2020 SolGold has signed a $US100 million ($155 million) agreement with Franco-Nevada Corp for the Alpala copper-gold project and the Cascabel license in northern Ecuador.
METS sector wins funding boost to help revive exports (0) May 14, 2020 The Australian Government is backing small and medium enterprises with a funding package worth more than $4.9 million for export hubs across the country.
Metso, Outotec stride towards merger (0) May 14, 2020 The European Commission has approved the proposed combination of Metso’s minerals business and Outotec, with the merger on track for completion in June.
Rio Tinto provides $165m in contract works to Civmec (0) May 14, 2020 Rio Tinto has awarded Civmec with a contract for significant development works at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A operational hub in the Robe Valley, Western Australia.
Techking’s supply of specialist tyres unaffected by pandemic (0) May 14, 2020 Leading global tyre manufacturer Techking’s supply of high-quality tyres for the Australian mining and construction industries remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rio Tinto eyes M&A opportunities amid COVID-19 uncertainties (0) May 13, 2020 Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques has noted that his company is keeping a close watch on merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in a bid to overcome the market uncertainties ...
Newmont joins study on the role of independent mining inquiries (0) May 13, 2020 Newmont has formed a partnership with the University of Queensland and the Australian National University to study the role and effectiveness of independent inquiries in the mining industry.
Major gold discoveries plummet in the past decade (0) May 13, 2020 Gold may have been making headlines for high prices and being a safe haven for investors, but S&P Global Market Intelligence has reported a decade of underperformance for gold discoveries.
Caterpillar expands MineStar Solutions with Edge (0) May 13, 2020 Caterpillar is set to augment the Cat MineStar Solutions suite of technologies with a new platform, MineStar Edge, which is also suitable for smaller mining operations.
Alkane hands back Orange East tenement to RareX (0) May 12, 2020 Alkane has given back the RareX-owned Orange East gold project to focus its attention on its highly prospective discoveries at the Boda copper-gold deposit in New South Wales.
2020 Women in Industry Awards nominations now open (0) May 12, 2020 The Women in Industry Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate the success of females in the mining industry, with 2020 award nominations open until July 3.
Mining achieves record tax, royalty payments (0) May 12, 2020 Australia’s minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
Newmont gives Valmec second Tanami contract (0) May 12, 2020 Valmec has secured a contract with Newmont for the Tanami gold mine’s stage two expansion project in the Northern Territory.
Horizon Minerals kicks off gold mining at Boorara (0) May 12, 2020 Horizon Minerals has mobilised its mining operations at the Boorara gold mine near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
Queensland to probe Grosvenor accident (0) May 12, 2020 The Queensland Government will investigate what caused an underground explosion at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland last week.
Mining councils challenge environmental act for post-COVID-19 recovery (0) May 12, 2020 The Minerals Council of Australia is among mining councils that have called for a reform of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to aid a better environment, more ...
Chalice builds momentum at Julimar discovery (0) May 11, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has confirmed widespread platinum-group elements (PGE) mineralisation at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
Mining contracts strengthen CIMIC performance (0) May 11, 2020 CIMIC Group has delivered strong results for the 2020 March quarter, with its mining operations showing growth during the recent impact of COVID-19.
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Alkane’s latest Tomingley approval could extend mine life (0) May 11, 2020 Alkane Resources has received approval from the New South Wales Resources Regulator to build an exploration drive at the Tomingley gold operations near Dubbo to access more deposits.
Stanmore backs Golden Investments’ takeover bid (0) May 11, 2020 Stanmore Coal’s board has urged shareholders to accept an offer from Singapore-based Golden Investments to buy-out the company.
Mineral exports climb in March despite pandemic (0) May 11, 2020 Solid growth in mineral exports during March has guided Australia’s trade surplus to a record $10.6 billion in seasonally adjusted terms.
Anglo American re-enters Grosvenor after accident (0) May 11, 2020 Anglo American has commenced a staged re-entry of the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after receiving approval from the state’s mines inspectorate.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 11, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the future of Australian diamond miner Gibb River Diamonds.
BHP expedites hiring plans, appoints new board members (0) May 8, 2020 BHP has allocated six-month contracts to around 1100 of the 1500 people that were targeted for recruitment through the company’s contractor partners.
Barrick cancels Porgera guidance following mine lease block (0) May 8, 2020 Barrick Gold has withdrawn its 2020 guidance from the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea following the government’s decision not to renew the Canadian company’s 20-year special mining lease.
Australian Potash receives EPA approval for Lake Wells (0) May 8, 2020 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has backed Australian Potash to start minor and preliminary works at its Lake Wells sulphate of potash project.
Ability to attract talent relies on industry narrative: BDO (0) May 8, 2020 Attracting the millennial talent pool is crucial for mining companies to retain their social licence to operate, according to BDO’s global head of natural resources Sherif Andrawes.
Western Australia eases formal procedures amid COVID-19 (0) May 8, 2020 Western Australia is set to streamline administrative procedures to encourage more individuals and businesses to use government online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relief for Queensland explorers with government’s new package (0) May 7, 2020 The Queensland Government has joined other Australian states in extending financial support for explorers in a bid to increase job opportunities in the resources sector.
Sandvik launches Peak Screening solution (0) May 7, 2020 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled its Peak Screening solution for mining and quarrying operations, which can be customised for site-specific requirements.
Next-gen Cat 6060 steps up efficiency, safety, durability (0) May 7, 2020 Caterpillar has released its next-generation Cat 6060 hydraulic shovel, which has multiple design enhancements for better performance and increased durability.
Anglo American suspends Grosvenor mine (0) May 7, 2020 Anglo American has halted operations at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland after an accident that injured five people.
Major mining companies trial particle sorting technique (0) May 7, 2020 BHP, Norton Gold Fields and Saracen Mineral Holdings are working with the Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction on a study that could transform the way ore particles are ...
Newmont buoyant behind higher production, gold prices (0) May 6, 2020 Newmont has reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter of this year, a period that included a number of activities that impacted its Australian operations.
Mining giants urged to ramp up emissions reduction efforts (0) May 6, 2020 Only two of the 10 largest mining companies are on track to limit climate change to two degrees Celsius, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).
Geoscientist jobs set to overcome coronavirus despite taking hit (0) May 6, 2020 Unemployment rates for geoscientists continued to rise in the 2020 March quarter, however fears of a severe impact to the sector from COVID-19 has not yet transpired, according to the ...
St Barbara’s Simberi mine life extended to FY2035 (0) May 6, 2020 St Barbara is aiming to expand the Simberi sulphide project in Papua New Guinea after a pre-feasibility study (PFS) confirmed mine life at the project would be extended to 35 ...
Fortescue optimistic about Chinese steel recovery (0) May 6, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines is confident that Chinese steel demand will support Australia’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
IGO, Rumble thunder into Fraser Range (0) May 6, 2020 IGO is set to begin drilling for nickel, copper and zinc at the Thunderdome joint venture project in the Fraser Range, Western Australia.
Chalice’s discovery streak continues at Julimar (0) May 5, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has completed drilling at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) discovery within Western Australia’s Julimar project.
Anson targets ground near major WA nickel discovery (0) May 5, 2020 Anson Resources has agreed to acquire the Bull nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) project located on the same strike as Chalice Gold Mines’ Julimar discovery.
AVZ to drive Manono forward with $10.6m raising (0) May 5, 2020 AVZ Minerals has executed an equity placement that will see Chinese lithium chemical producer Yibin Tianyi Lithium Industry take a 9 per cent stake in the company for $10.6 million.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has supported more than 30 local businesses in central Queensland as it rolls out autonomous haulage at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine.
Galileo Mining has started electromagnetic (EM) surveying at tenements in search for its next nickel target in Western Australia’s Fraser Range region, which houses IGO’s prospective Nova nickel mine.
Stay on top of the latest executive appointments across the mining sector over the past week, including a new chief executive at Mithril Resources and Australian Potash project director.
Centaurus Metals has achieved positive exploration results from the Jaguar nickel sulphide project in Brazil’s Carajás mineral province – just months into acquiring the project from Vale.
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has inspected the finishing touches on the new Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence, which will open next month.
Metals X has locked in a $32 million joint venture with IGO at the Paterson base metals exploration project in Western Australia.
Sheffield Resources has progressed its review of the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia in a bid to cut expenditure.
CPS Conveyors has launched its new sales office in Santiago, Chile.
Veteran mining magnate Ron Manners has been appointed as an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his achievements in the mining industry and philanthropy.
Bellevue Gold has uncovered impressive grades after kicking off its maiden drilling program at the Government Well prospect in Western Australia.
ABC Refinery has received accreditation from the CME Group, one of the world’s largest gold exchanges which trades the equivalent of nearly 27 million ounces ($70 billion) daily.
Tasmania has thrown a lifeline to mining explorers that are facing capital constraints as a result of the pandemic.
TNG and Indian mining conglomerate Vimson Group have delayed the completion of an offtake agreement due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Copper has risen to a three-month high of $US5700 ($8193) per tonne this week in a sign the base metal is bouncing back from its COVID-19 slump.
Greatland Gold and Newcrest Mining have reached a land usage agreement with a prescribed Aboriginal body corporate for the Havieron joint venture project in Western Australia.
Shanta Gold has tapped the resource estimation powers of Micromine to confirm the presence of an impressive gold reserve at its Singida project, in central Tanzania.
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The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the Queensland Government to freeze all resource royalties for the next decade in a bid to help the regions recover from COVID-19.
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BHP has reiterated its commitment to socially responsible partnerships in the area of human rights with the launch of the BHP Ethical Supply Chain program.
Anglo American has kept its operations at the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland suspended, which has led to oxidation of coal and gas levels to rise.
Australia’s big iron ore miners are set to cash in on surging iron ore prices as Brazil’s Vale has been hit with coronavirus-related troubles.
National Plant & Equipment has increased its fleet availability on the back of RPMGlobal’s asset management solution, AMT.
Rio Tinto has awarded Primero a material contract extension for the Koodaideri iron ore project in Western Australia.
AngloGold Ashanti has recorded a solid operational start to 2020 and surpassed a significant milestone at the Tropicana mine in Western Australia.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is encouraging fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers to relocate to the state permanently, following an announcement of new home building incentives.
De Grey Mining has expanded its drilling activities at the Hemi Discovery in Western Australia.
Adani Australia has awarded BMD a $350 million contract for civil construction works for the Carmichael rail network in Queensland.
Mines in the Kimberly region of Western Australia are set to benefit from the the state government’s lift on interstate travel restrictions.
Australia has inked an agreement with India to supply critical minerals needed for the new energy economy.
Encounter Resources has commenced on ground exploration activity at its Yeneena copper-cobalt joint venture (JV) project with IGO in Western Australia.
Altura Mining has completed a strategic review of its Western Australian lithium agreement with Sayona Mining in the Pilbara region.
Queensland explorers are lining up for the next round of exploration grants, with the state government receiving twice as many applications compared with the previous round.
Macmahon Holdings has won a $700 million contract extension from Byerwen Coal to continue work at its coking coal mine in Queensland.
Kalium Lakes is set to accelerate the development of its Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia by mobilising contract works in the coming weeks.
Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded PROK a major contract to design and construct conveyor pulleys at the Iron Bridge magnetite project near Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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Cat dealer Hastings Deering has completed its first reconciliation action plan, outlining the company’s strategy to contribute to the nationwide goal of reconciliation.
Evolution Mining has agreed to sell the Cracow gold mine in Queensland to junior producer Aeris Resources in a deal worth up to $125 million.
IGO has pledged to back Legend Mining’s proposal to raise $20 million in funding to progress the Rockford project in Western Australia.
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a $124 million claim by liquidator John Park against the Clive Palmer-led Mineralogy Queensland Nickel.
Musgrave Minerals has noted impressive results for its drilling campaign at the Cue project in the Murchison district of Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has contracted Mallard Deemy to construct and install laboratory, storage and administrative facilities for the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
In keeping with MEC Mining’s positive and proactive approach to serving its clients’ needs, the company has Alessandro Dotta as its principal underground mining engineer.
The passing of a 30-year-old Blackwater miner has been incorrectly linked to COVID-19, with a post-mortem test confirming a false positive result for the virus.
Hastings Technology Metals has inked a master agreement with German automotive supplier Schaeffler Technologies AG for the supply of its mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC).
Perseus Mining intends to acquire Exore Resources in a deal that values the target at just under $60 million.
Queensland has provided the coal industry with regulatory certainty over rail and port infrastructure that is critical to the sector.
EHR Resources has partnered with North Arrow Minerals to explore the Naujaat diamond project in Canada under a new agreement.
Inmarsat has launched a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution for monitoring mining tailings storage facilities.
Newcrest Mining has raised an additional $200 million, after attracting $1 billion in funding during April, to support its gold expansion in Ecuador.
Newmont has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, with the company’s 2019 sustainability report showing that it has almost fulfilled this year’s targets.
Iron ore prices have moved beyond $US100 ($147) per tonne this week following supply concerns and uncertainty in the iron ore market due to worsening COVID-19 situation in Brazil.
Hastings Deering is set to open applications for its 2021 apprenticeship program to fill 40 new positions across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Vulcan Energy Resources has doubled its share price since its low point in March, when COVID-19 struck global markets.
Rio Tinto intends to urgently review mining plans at the Juukan Gorge area in Western Australia after the company detonated explosives at a sacred Indigenous site.
The High Court on Friday dismissed Fortescue Metals Group’s application to appeal a native title decision covering its Solomon iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Monadelphous Group has secured construction and maintenance contracts, including with four Australian mining giants, worth a combined value of around $150 million.
Middle Island Resources has encountered a fifth new gold deposit that concluded its first drilling campaign at the Sandstone project in Western Australia this year.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and Adani Mining are recruiting their future workers, with applications for each company’s apprenticeship and graduate programs now open.
BHP is backing Austmine’s next mining innovation conference, which will be held in Perth on May 25-27 next year.
The finalists of the 17th Endeavour Awards have been announced despite the challenges that the manufacturing sector faces.
Brisbane-based Components Only, the high-profile supplier of heavy equipment components, has welcomed Jeffery Chua to its expanding operations.
Rio Tinto has uncovered a new method to recover high-purity scandium oxide using waste from the production of titanium dioxide at its production facilities in Canada.
Joint venture partners Rio Tinto and Antipa Minerals have further progressed the exploration program at the Citadel project in the Paterson province of Western Australia.
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has teamed up with Cahoot Learning to launch the Mining 4.0 Academy, which comprises practical courses to uplift skills and capabilities.
The Queensland Government has called on the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) to maximise the resource sector’s role in post-coronavirus recovery.
Mincor Resources has awarded an underground mining contract to Pit N Portal for the Kambalda nickel operations in Western Australia.
CSIRO has discovered that distinctive rock patterns in the Yilgarn province in Western Australia could indicate the presence of gold deposits.
Fortescue Metals Group is set to return to normal operational rosters of two weeks on, one week off, starting from June 22.
The federal government has created industrial relations working groups that will initiate discussions regarding casual and fixed term employees, while also adding greenfields agreements to the agenda.
Legend Mining is honing in on what could be a potential Nova-style discovery, recording its best drill hole result so far at the Rockford project’s Mawson prospect in Western Australia.
Metso has updated its crushing and screening mining stations with two modularised variants that aim to deliver lower capital expenditure.
BHP is taking steps to protect and support the remote Aboriginal communities it operates in, on top of its $50 million vital resources fund.
Minerals mined for use in the building and construction sector in Western Australia will not see an increase in royalty rates for the next five years.
Metro Mining expects to put back its planned $51.4 million Bauxite Hills expansion amid market uncertainties sparked by the COVID-19.
Downer has awarded its third contract to Track’em this year for the tracking of materials for development and maintenance work on a coal seam gas facility.
Australian commodities have continued to be on demand throughout April despite exports slipping from record-high levels in March.
New Century Resources is set to acquire Vale’s Goro nickel-cobalt mine in New Caledonia, a move that is supported by substantial shareholder IGO.
Lynas Corporation’s contract for a United States-based heavy rare earth separation facility is uncertain after the government decided to rethink its decision.
The Victorian Government has granted Stavely Minerals two key retention licences to advance the Stavely copper-gold and Ararat copper projects in Victoria.
The Artisan Z50 battery-electric haul truck has given underground mining companies a vision of what a cleaner, safer mining future could look like in Australia earlier than many expected.
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The South Australian Government has advanced BHP’s proposal to increase copper production at the Olympic Dam mine from 200,000 to 350,000 tonnes per annum.
Ausmex Mining Group has offloaded the Gilded Rose gold project in Queensland for $4 million after facing difficulties selling the asset.
Sandfire Resources has continued to operate the DeGrussa mine in Western Australia at full capacity, achieving strong production and milling rates during the June quarter.
Core Lithium is set to sign an agreement with Geneva-based Transamine for product from the Finniss project in the Northern Territory.
Fortescue Metals Group has diversified its asset portfolio further into copper by investing $C1.38 million ($1.5 million) in Candente Copper, which owns a large-scale open pit project in Peru.
BHP has appointed Edgar Basto as its Minerals Australia president, effective July 1, having been in the role of acting president since last November.
Victoria is set to defer the collection of $3.5 million in rent and annual fees until January next year to give an immediate boost to mining and exploration companies.
Australia’s emerging quantum technology sector can increase mineral exploration and is identified as “the most promising long-term opportunity for Australia”, according to CSIRO’s ‘Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry’ report.
Casual workers who have worked regular and systematic hours are now entitled a permanent employee’s entitlements, according to a Federal Court of Australia judgment.
Kalium Lakes will advance the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia through to first production by raising fresh working capital.
The mining and resources industry has not been one of the biggest contributors to job advertising growth in the first half of May, but it is not void of opportunities.
Mining and exploration companies may soon pinpoint reserves of valuable minerals using a new water tasting approach developed by the CSIRO.
NRW Holdings has released a performance report for April 2020 that shows the company remains in good stead following a string of successful contracts and acquisitions this financial year.
The New South Wales Government has given Whitehaven Coal the all-clear to extend the Vickery coal mine in New South Wales.
Australian Vanadium has signed an agreement with Westgold Resources for water access assistance at its Western Australian vanadium project.
The Queensland Government is fast tracking the CopperString 2.0 high voltage transmission line to provide cheaper power and turbo-charge investment across the North West Minerals Province.
A picture paints a thousand words and new charting technology available in the latest release of MICROMINE’s award-winning software suite, takes visual data display to the next level.
Rio Tinto is set de-escalate its coronavirus controls in Western Australia as the state enters its second phase of easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Tianqi Lithium has suffered another blow from the softening lithium market after its parent company, Chengdu Tianqi Industry Group, put part of the the company on sale.
Alkane Resources has pledged to progress with its plan to separate from Australian Strategic Materials, the owner of the $1.3 billion Dubbo project.
Rio Tinto is ready to launch a diamond drilling program at Alderan Resources’ Frisco copper-gold-silver project in Utah, United States.
The Gold Industry Group has launched a new online hub to act as a source of information on job and career pathway opportunities in the Australian gold industry.
Newcrest Mining has secured adequate levels of water to continue producing without restraint at the Cadia operations in New South Wales.
BHP has briefly paused operations at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia after a few weeks of low level safety accidents.
Newmont Corporation has revised its 2020 outlook due to uncertainty associated with coronavirus, including changes to its development schedule and budget.
Image Resources has noted softening demand for heavy mineral concentrate in May after completing its sale as planned a month prior.
The Mongolian Government has notified Rio Tinto that it will develop a state-owned coal-fired power plant to fuel the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine.
Australian Pacific Coal’s appeal to extend the mothballed Dartbrook underground coal mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley remains in negotiation between the company and the Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is set to launch a series of digital conferences this year, including the uranium, lithium and Minesafe conferences.
Metso and Outotec have announced a board of directors ahead of the two companies’ combined Metso Outotec organisation.
The Australian government has granted a major project status to Agrimin’s Mackay potash project in Western Australia, highlighting its significance to the economy.
TerraCom has tightened its hold on Universal Coal as it moves to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in the company.
Glencore is aiming to expand its zinc portfolio by increasing an interest in Vancouver-based junior Group Eleven Resources.
Fortescue Metal Group has contracted Cundaline to complete the West Canning Basin earthworks at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has awarded scholarships to three women in the minerals industry to help them secure company board positions.
Gold Fields and EDL have completed the 56 megawatt hybrid renewable project in the Agnew mine in Western Australia, delivering up to 70 per cent of the mine’s power requirements.
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Australian gold prices have climbed back up to three-year highs at the end of this week, hitting $2673.56, according to data from ABC Bullion.
Gascoyne has produced more than six thousand ounces of gold at record grades for the fourth consecutive month at the Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia.
Red 5 remains on track to complete the final feasibility studies for the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
Alcoa is still reviewing the future of its aluminum smelting business amid the COVID-19 crisis and stock overhang.
RPMGlobal has helped Arianne Phosphate move the Lac à Paul phosphate project in Canada closer to development with its mining stimulation tool, HAULSIM.
Pembroke Resources has received a mine approval from Australia’s environmental and government authorities for the Olive Downs coal project in Moranbah, Queensland.
SolGold has signed a $US100 million ($155 million) agreement with Franco-Nevada Corp for the Alpala copper-gold project and the Cascabel license in northern Ecuador.
The Australian Government is backing small and medium enterprises with a funding package worth more than $4.9 million for export hubs across the country.
Chalice Gold Mines has received strong backing for the next stage of the Julimar project in Western Australia, raising $30 million.
The European Commission has approved the proposed combination of Metso’s minerals business and Outotec, with the merger on track for completion in June.
Rio Tinto has awarded Civmec with a contract for significant development works at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A operational hub in the Robe Valley, Western Australia.
Infrastructure SA has released a 20-year infrastructure strategy for South Australia that includes short- and long-term strategies to grow the state’s resources sector.
Leading global tyre manufacturer Techking’s supply of high-quality tyres for the Australian mining and construction industries remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Group’s premier brand, National Plant & Equipment (NPE), has delivered a brand new Cat 994K Wheel Loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo Mine Site.
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BHP chief executive Mike Henry has expressed his confidence in the company’s employees to deliver “safer, leaner and high performing” operations in all parts of the business.
Alacer Gold has merged with Canada’s SSR Mining through a $2.6 billion buyout deal, capitalising on a global surge in gold prices.
Caterpillar is set to augment the Cat MineStar Solutions suite of technologies with a new platform, MineStar Edge, which is also suitable for smaller mining operations.
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National Plant and Equipment has delivered Australia’s first rental Cat 994K wheel loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine in Western Australia.
The Women in Industry Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate the success of females in the mining industry, with 2020 award nominations open until July 3.
Australia’s minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
Horizon Minerals has mobilised its mining operations at the Boorara gold mine near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
The Minerals Council of Australia is among mining councils that have called for a reform of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to aid a better environment, more ...
Chalice Gold Mines has confirmed widespread platinum-group elements (PGE) mineralisation at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
CIMIC Group has delivered strong results for the 2020 March quarter, with its mining operations showing growth during the recent impact of COVID-19.
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Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered another 100-plus carat white diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, central Africa.
Alkane Resources has received approval from the New South Wales Resources Regulator to build an exploration drive at the Tomingley gold operations near Dubbo to access more deposits.
Track’em’s materials tracking platform has driven growth in the company despite a focus on guarding budgets during COVID-19.
Solid growth in mineral exports during March has guided Australia’s trade surplus to a record $10.6 billion in seasonally adjusted terms.
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BHP has allocated six-month contracts to around 1100 of the 1500 people that were targeted for recruitment through the company’s contractor partners.
Rio Tinto’s annual general meeting has revealed an increase in shareholder votes that encouraged the company to set scope three emissions target.
Barrick Gold has withdrawn its 2020 guidance from the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea following the government’s decision not to renew the Canadian company’s 20-year special mining lease.
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has backed Australian Potash to start minor and preliminary works at its Lake Wells sulphate of potash project.
Attracting the millennial talent pool is crucial for mining companies to retain their social licence to operate, according to BDO’s global head of natural resources Sherif Andrawes.
Kirkland Lake Gold expects the coronavirus pandemic to impact production profile of the Fosterville operations in Victoria.
Conveyor Products & Solutions (CPS) is supplying the first all composite roller conveyor in the Pilbara region to BHP’s South Flank iron ore project.
The Queensland Government has joined other Australian states in extending financial support for explorers in a bid to increase job opportunities in the resources sector.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled its Peak Screening solution for mining and quarrying operations, which can be customised for site-specific requirements.
ITM’s focus on customers’ safety and the continuous improvement of its products has driven the design of the new ITM Liebherr R9350 Easy Master Link.
Caterpillar has released its next-generation Cat 6060 hydraulic shovel, which has multiple design enhancements for better performance and increased durability.
BHP, Norton Gold Fields and Saracen Mineral Holdings are working with the Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction on a study that could transform the way ore particles are ...
Newmont has reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter of this year, a period that included a number of activities that impacted its Australian operations.
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RPMGlobal has laid the foundations for future enhancements to the XPAC Solutions scheduling tool, which includes upgrades to its user interface.
St Barbara is aiming to expand the Simberi sulphide project in Papua New Guinea after a pre-feasibility study (PFS) confirmed mine life at the project would be extended to 35 ...
IGO is set to begin drilling for nickel, copper and zinc at the Thunderdome joint venture project in the Fraser Range, Western Australia.
Anson Resources has agreed to acquire the Bull nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) project located on the same strike as Chalice Gold Mines’ Julimar discovery.
AVZ Minerals has executed an equity placement that will see Chinese lithium chemical producer Yibin Tianyi Lithium Industry take a 9 per cent stake in the company for $10.6 million.