How the Russian conflict could affect Gladstone (0) March 4, 2022 Australian aluminium production could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict if major aluminium company UC Rusal joins the growing list of Russian entities to be sanctioned.
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Roy Hill gets Swift entertainment (0) March 4, 2022 Roy Hill has entered into a $3.5 million three-year agreement with Swift to deploy Swift Access to Roy Hill’s mine permanent village.
Golding to surpass $1bn at Baralaba North (0) March 4, 2022 NRW Holdings subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a letter of intent to perform mining services for Wonbindi Coal at the Baralaba North mine in Queensland.
New Acland delays costing Queensland: QRC (0) March 4, 2022 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the State Government to finalise approvals for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 project, as coal prices surge on the back of ...
Coal price responds to Russia in a big way (0) March 3, 2022 The Newcastle coal futures broke through the $US400 per tonne barrier in response to Russian sanctions this week, more than doubling since the start of 2022.
Cobalt project in Broken Hill gets major win (0) March 3, 2022 Cobalt Blue Holdings’ $560 million Broken Hill Cobalt project has been granted Major Project Status by the Federal Government.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) March 3, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Perenti and more.
Industries combine for Indigenous working group (0) March 3, 2022 The Indigenous Reference Group has formed to advance the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation, with a number of mining representatives in attendance.
Sandvik introduces new Toro loader (0) March 3, 2022 Sandvik has added a new loader to its Toro family, the Toro LH307, featuring a multitude of design updates and new options.
Core Lithium secures Tesla supply deal (0) March 3, 2022 Core Lithium and Tesla have executed a legally binding term sheet for the supply of lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Auto-mate acts to nurture future mining skills (0) March 3, 2022 Auto-mate has continued its direct involvement in Austmine’s METS Career Pathway Program with the appointment of engineering graduate Vinuri Hewamalaweera.
Innovation roadshow to light up Newcastle in 2022 (0) March 2, 2022 Austmine’s Newcastle Mining Innovation Roadshow provides an opportunity for the mining and METS community to build relationships and share ideas about the future of the industry.
Hastings, FLSmidth spring into action at Yangibana (0) March 2, 2022 Hastings Technology Metals has re-activated a contract with FLSmidth for the design and construction of an acid-bake kiln at the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Hexagon levels up collision avoidance system (0) March 2, 2022 Hexagon Mining has introduced a significantly improved version of its collision avoidance system, consolidating technology into two hardware components.
The dotted line: February’s biggest contracts (0) March 2, 2022 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Pembroke Resources, SIMEC, Monadelphous and more.
Sandvik gets Glencore running day and night (0) March 2, 2022 Glencore has taken advantage of Sandvik’s AutoMine automation technology at the George Fisher zinc-lead-silver mine in Queensland, increasing productivity and cutting loading times.
Offshore off limits for NSW mining (0) March 2, 2022 The New South Wales Government remains committed to a balanced approach to the state’s mineral resources despite ruling out commercial applications for offshore exploration and mining.
Europcar WA in, Thrifty WA out after 24+ years (0) March 2, 2022 AUS Fleet Solutions, the company formally known as Thrifty WA, has dropped its more than 24-year association with the name in favour for greener pastures as Europcar WA.
acQuire EnviroSys software gets a revamp (0) March 1, 2022 acQuire has revealed a new look for its environmental data management solution, EnviroSys that represents a renewed focus on simplicity.
Emesent goes from good to great with Hovermap ST (0) March 1, 2022 Emesent has launched Hovermap ST for autonomous LiDAR (light detection and ranging) mapping, using a new technology to build on a solid reputation of mining data capture.
Nokia trials next-gen 5G with Sandvik mining equipment (0) March 1, 2022 Nokia and Telia are running a live trial with Sandvik, to demonstrate how 5G Edge Slicing functions can operate with different mining equipment.
Atlas Iron gets first ore at Miralga Creek (0) March 1, 2022 Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has announced its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia has achieved first ore earlier than expected.
Hexagon continues growth in auto-drill tech (0) March 1, 2022 Hexagon Mining has partnered with Phoenix Drill Control to improve its capability in autonomous drill technology, combining their platforms to streamline operations.
Record exploration defies dull December (0) March 1, 2022 Australian greenfield mineral exploration set a record of $1.207 billion in 2021, topping the previous high of $1.127 billion from 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Laverton Training Centre gets funding boost (0) March 1, 2022 Australian Potash has received a $250,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to establish the Laverton Training Centre (LTC) to provide vocational training programs and employment pathways for local Aboriginal ...
DDH1, Boart Longyear benefit from exploration boom (0) February 28, 2022 Drilling companies have reaped the rewards of a growing exploration sector, with records in revenue and orders flowing from the likes of DDH1, Boart Longyear and Epiroc.
Data to inform land management decisions (0) February 28, 2022 The US Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science Centre has released data from the newest Landsat satellite.
MCA to strengthen critical minerals exploration (0) February 28, 2022 The MCA and KOMIR have signed an MoU that will strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals in Australia.
Calidus commissioning Australia’s next big thing (0) February 28, 2022 Calidus Resources has begun commissioning its Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia, with first gold pour approaching in the coming three months.
New Century back to health after wild weather (0) February 28, 2022 New Century Resources has repaired its ball mill motor at the Century zinc mine in Queensland after severe weather put it out of action in January.
Australian Vanadium docks in Geraldton (0) February 25, 2022 Australian Vanadium signs a joint co-operation agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the use of facilities at the Port of Geraldton.
Massive funding paves the Outback Way (0) February 25, 2022 The Federal Government has committed $678m to seal the remaining 1000km of Australia’s Outback Way between Laverton, Western Australia and Winton, Queensland, connecting two major mining hubs.
Newmont partners with AusIMM (0) February 25, 2022 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has launched a two-year partnership with Newmont Corporation.
Glencore one step closer to Glendell extension (0) February 25, 2022 Glencore has received DPIE recommendation for its Glendell Continued Operations project in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW to be approved.
Iluka refinery to lead the Western world (0) February 25, 2022 Iluka Resources has made promising progress towards developing a rare earths refinery in Eneabba, Western Australia, with a government-backed feasibility study expected to be finalised in March.
Cobham extends FIFO contract with cobalt producer (0) February 25, 2022 Cobham Regional Services has been awarded a seven-year contract with Glencore subsidiary Minara Resources to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services to its Murrin Murrin site in the eastern Goldfields region ...
Increasing hydraulic uptime for the mining industry (0) February 24, 2022 BOA Hydraulics has evolved into one of the fastest-growing hydraulic companies, providing a turn-key hydraulic hose repair and maintenance solution.
Martin Engineering safety standards recognised for “zero deficiencies” (0) February 24, 2022 Martin Engineering has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in modern industrial safety with a RAVS Plus award from ISNetworld (ISN) – one of the world’s largest safety compliance groups.
Mastermyne takes control at Cook Colliery (0) February 24, 2022 Mastermyne will earn $280 million over four years as the mining operator at Constellation Mining’s Cook Colliery coal mine in Queensland.
Dolphin mine to focus on environment (0) February 24, 2022 Following its recent regulatory approvals, Group 6 Metals will redevelop the Dolphin Tungsten mine in a way that preserves the environment.
PYBAR broadens horizons with Maxwell coal contract (0) February 24, 2022 PYBAR Mining Services has been named the preferred contractor for access drift development at the Maxwell underground coal project in New South Wales.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 24, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Pilbara Minerals, Anglo American, Energy Resources of Australia and more.
Chinese demand to lift aluminium price: Fitch (0) February 24, 2022 Aluminium prices are predicted to maintain their momentum with an average of US$3000 per tonne in 2022, according to Fitch Solutions.
Curtin bestows honour upon resources legends (0) February 23, 2022 Curtin University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to two stalwarts of the Australian mining industry, Charlie Bass and Neil Warburton.
Industry, federal funding backs Indigenous leaders (0) February 23, 2022 The Federal Government has pumped $21.9 million into the next generation of Indigenous business leaders which has been well received by the mining industry.
Collecting metals without mining (0) February 23, 2022 EnviroGold Global has signed a binding definitive agreement to reprocess tailings at the Hellyer Gold Mine in Tasmania as part of a push towards metals without mining.
Despite COVID: The growing contractor catchcry (0) February 23, 2022 Australia’s major mining contractors have achieved varying degrees of growth of late, while COVID-19 looms over the industry.
NSW coal defies odds in challenging year (0) February 23, 2022 With robust international demand in 2021, the New South Wales coal sector weathered the COVID pandemic and market changes and emerged with positive export volumes and jobs.
WA prepares for worker shortage with online register (0) February 22, 2022 The Western Australian Government has launched an online registration system to allow critical workers who are asymptomatic close contacts of a COVID-19 case to temporarily attend work during their isolation ...
Iron ore outlook looking stronger by the day: Fitch (0) February 22, 2022 The iron ore price is forecast to remain above $US100 per tonne in the mid-term, as Chinese demand increases and supply remains stable.
Anglo American gets green light for Grosvenor restart (0) February 22, 2022 Anglo American has been cleared to restart its Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland after months of work to remedy a methane ignition from May 2020.
Rio Tinto, UWA pair up to boost geology research (0) February 22, 2022 Rio Tinto Iron Ore and the University of Western Australia have partnered to develop innovative data science solutions for automated geology and improve mining practices.
Aggreko takes the stress, emissions out of mine power (0) February 22, 2022 Aggreko has revolutionised mine power generation with its 1300kW ultra-low emissions package, able to remove 99 per cent of controlled emissions.
John Holland puts Gudai-Darri on track (0) February 22, 2022 Leading infrastructure and rail company John Holland has delivered 181km of rail line at Rio Tinto’s new Gudai-Darri production hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto ramps up Tassie renewables (0) February 21, 2022 Rio Tinto has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to investigate the development of new industries and boost the resources sector’s contribution to the state’s economy.
Push for affordable housing in mining communities (0) February 21, 2022 The Australian Mining Cities Alliance is campaigning for state and federal governments to address critical housing affordability barriers in mining cities and towns across Australia as part of the next ...
Swift signs seven to begin 2022 (0) February 21, 2022 Swift has revealed seven projects in mining and resources with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, OZ Minerals, South32 and Strandline Resources.
Emesent ready to execute global expansion plans (0) February 21, 2022 The Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics start-up is ready to implement global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed $32 million Series A round.
Micromine Nexus forms another piece of the puzzle (0) February 21, 2022 Micromine has further expanded its suite of digital mining products with Micromine Nexus, for data and task management to streamline exploration and mining teams.
Skills shortage despite employment increase: MCA (0) February 18, 2022 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest labour force data, revealing employment has increased by about 13,000 people.
DEAP expansion to streamline environmental approvals (0) February 18, 2022 The Federal Government’s expansion of the Digital Environmental Assessment Program will bring forward projects for the Western Australian mining sector, according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA.
La Niña to bring more heavy rain to mining areas (0) February 18, 2022 The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the La Niña weather pattern will continue causing disruptions to the mining sector.
Newcrest plays down Havieron ground delays (0) February 18, 2022 Newcrest Mining has suffered delays in the exploration and development of the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, but the extent remains unclear.
BCI marks construction milestone at Mardie (0) February 18, 2022 BCI Minerals has begun main construction at its Mardie salt and potash project in Western Australia beginning a two-year journey to first salt sales.
Sandvik closing in on another world-first (0) February 18, 2022 Sandvik has almost completed testing the largest battery-electric underground mining truck for use at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia.
Whitehaven rides record coal price through rough patch (0) February 17, 2022 Whitehaven Coal has made the best of a bad situation, achieving record first-half earnings despite lower production following the scheduled Narrabri mine longwall move.
Sandvik brings AutoMine to surface (0) February 17, 2022 Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling solution will be implemented in collaboration with existing Sandvik Leopard DI650i drill rigs on site.
SRG locks in $60m mining services (0) February 17, 2022 SRG Global has secured mining services contracts with gold miners in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
Veris pipeline passes $190m with Iron Bridge deal (0) February 17, 2022 Veris has become part of developments at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, signing a contract for pipeline infrastructure.
WA Govt investigates Gascoyne port infrastructure (0) February 17, 2022 The Western Australian Government will investigate the feasibility of a barge loading facility in Carnarvon, as it seeks to meet mining industry demand for port infrastructure in the Gascoyne region.
Critical minerals jobs creeping up on coal (0) February 16, 2022 The Queensland Government’s Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) has handed 13 companies the opportunity to develop the state’s “next wave of resources jobs” in new economy minerals.
Code of practice set to protect WA resource workers (0) February 16, 2022 ECU has helped shape a new initiative making WA the first in Australia to have a code of practice protecting the mental wellbeing of workers.
Iron ore falls hard on Chinese regulation (0) February 16, 2022 The iron ore price has dived $US10.5 per tonne (/t), as China’s trade regulators moved to cool the recent rally to five-month highs above $150 ($AUD209).
BHP, OZ Minerals to support SA water project (0) February 16, 2022 The Federal and South Australian governments have committed $15 million for a business case to take the Northern Water Supply project forward and further secure the state’s water future.
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Liontown agreement with Tesla sets up Kathleen Valley (0) February 16, 2022 Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Project is on its way to commencing commercial production with its newest agreement with Tesla.
Coronado becomes more ‘self-sufficient’ at Curragh (0) February 16, 2022 Coronado Global Resources will take over the management and operation of four mining fleets from Thiess at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
Mining the best in international belt technology (0) February 16, 2022 Gates range of high-performance belts for the mining sector leads the way in terms of innovative products for varying and complex mining applications.
Industry associations seek Govt support (0) February 15, 2022 SACOME and the Minerals Council of Australia are calling for government support to improve mining productivity.
Gold spikes as Russia closes in (0) February 15, 2022 The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal optimising mining organisations (0) February 15, 2022 RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor nickel en route to Kambalda concentrator (0) February 15, 2022 Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Pentium prioritises BHP with dual rotary rig (0) February 15, 2022 Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto enters the space race (0) February 15, 2022 Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Narrabri mine extension nears (0) February 14, 2022 Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ cements its place in SA (0) February 14, 2022 OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
Silver strong: Record demand forecast in 2022 (0) February 14, 2022 The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto co-designs milestone plan with Yinhawangka people (0) February 14, 2022 Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
Monadelphous’ $400m contracts cover all bases (0) February 14, 2022 Monadelphous has revealed a basket of new contracts in the resources and energy sectors worth about $400 million, including with South32, Newcrest and Codelco.
Traditional Owners deserve more agency, Committee suggests (0) February 11, 2022 The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia has discussed how best to integrate Australia’s Traditional Owners into land management practices, as they seek to leverage their native claim to land.
Pilbara deal boosts NRW contracts (0) February 11, 2022 NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
Queensland shows love for local manufacturing (0) February 11, 2022 Queensland’s resources sector has benefitted from a flurry of funding and local manufacturing developments, setting up both Rockhampton and Gladstone for the future.
MacKellar takes Western Plant Hire under its wing (0) February 11, 2022 MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
IMARC returns with new dates (0) February 11, 2022 Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Coal grants boost Sustainable Mineral Institute research (0) February 11, 2022 The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
Premium tool cabinets: The perfect workshop addition (0) February 11, 2022 CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
ARDVARC autonomous technology allows for superior drill control (0) February 11, 2022 FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Fortescue plans unrivalled renewables hub (0) February 10, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Aquila commissioning complete: Anglo American (0) February 10, 2022 Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG and Nokia create private network for mines (0) February 10, 2022 TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SIMEC blasts SRG Global with $150m deal (0) February 10, 2022 SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
Hercules EXO proves a grand Schlam (0) February 10, 2022 WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
SA floods recede to reconnect mining hubs (0) February 9, 2022 The South Australian Government has begun reopening parts of the Stuart Highway for trucks during daylight hours, after floods cut off key mining areas of Prominent Hill and Coober Pedy.
BHP ships direct to Pilbara (0) February 9, 2022 BHP will increase the direct shipping of supplies from Singapore to Port Hedland, providing local business opportunities for the Pilbara.
Perenti’s idoba makes giant leaps with Sumitomo (0) February 9, 2022 Perenti has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Corporation, through its mining technology business arm, idoba.
Red 5 on the road again with MLG (0) February 9, 2022 Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Webinar: Flexco Elevate digitally transforms conveyor productivity (0) February 9, 2022 Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Thiess locks in $1.5bn at Olive Downs (0) February 9, 2022 Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
Coal shiploader a boost for Gladstone (0) February 9, 2022 The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
BHP gets iron ore vessel moving (0) February 8, 2022 BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
Industry sentiment swells in 2022, survey says (0) February 8, 2022 A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
IMARC speaker addresses diversity in mining (0) February 8, 2022 Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
Red 5 crushing it at KOTH (0) February 8, 2022 Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
MRL introduces Bluetooth contact tracing (0) February 8, 2022 Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
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WA Govt continues mineral exploration investment (0) February 8, 2022 The Western Australian Government has continued its investment in mineral exploration by adding considerable funding to the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
OZ lines up West Musgrave with EPA approval (0) February 7, 2022 OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
Have your say on Queensland resources industry (0) February 7, 2022 Time is running out for Queenslanders to have their say on the State Government’s 30-year-plan to drive jobs and prosperity in a sustainable resources industry.
Hydra celebrates fuel cell progress (0) February 7, 2022 The Hydra Consortium has constructed its first prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell-based powertrain to test the technology in mining trucks and other mining applications.
BHP extends partnership into steel research (0) February 7, 2022 BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
Excited by uncertainty: Deloitte’s industry insights (0) February 4, 2022 “The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
Further upgrades announced for Pilbara ports (0) February 4, 2022 The NAIF will invest $255 million to common-user infrastructure, including the Pilbara Ports Authority, to support the Perdaman Urea Project.
Cat fleet hits global autonomous milestone (0) February 4, 2022 Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Iron ore sets new export revenue record (0) February 4, 2022 Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Goldilocks zone’ the key to metal discoveries (0) February 3, 2022 UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
Govt supports graphite projects with $239m (0) February 3, 2022 The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 moves red dirt at KOTH (0) February 3, 2022 Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore to expand Isaac Plains (0) February 3, 2022 Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) February 3, 2022 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Mineral Resources, De Grey Mining, and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI).
Tasmanian Government backs greenfield exploration (0) February 3, 2022 Six Tasmanian mineral exploration projects will share in more than $270,000 in funding through round 6 of the State Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI).
Codelco calls on FLANDERS for autonomous conversion (0) February 3, 2022 Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
Cat undercarriage maximised with track service inspections (0) February 3, 2022 The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Kalgoorlie rare earths gets ministerial approval (0) February 2, 2022 Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Golding and SIMEC agree to $600m deal (0) February 2, 2022 NRW Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a three-year contract extension with OneSteel Manufacturing trading as SIMEC Mining.
Major miners make the grade in sustainability: S&P Global (0) February 2, 2022 Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
Yangibana rare earths benefits from NAIF funding (0) February 2, 2022 Hastings Technology Metals has received a $140 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to fund the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Solar project to power BHP (0) February 2, 2022 Construction has begun at one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems to power BHP Nickel West.
Port Hedland plan set to maximise mining exports (0) February 2, 2022 Major mining companies have welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to endorse the amended Port Hedland development plan completed by the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA).
Aqura acquired by Telstra after big year with miners (0) February 1, 2022 Aqura Technologies has been sold to Telstra for $30 million, handing a raft of mining infrastructure to one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies.
MEC integrates mining services (0) February 1, 2022 Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
COVID cases isolate dozens of WA mine staff (0) February 1, 2022 The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
The dotted line: January’s biggest contracts (0) February 1, 2022 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Stanmore Resources, BHP, South32 and more.
Gruyere goes for gold with increased production (0) January 31, 2022 Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia has produced a record amount of ore during the December quarter of 2021.
Swick powers towards merge with DDH1 (0) January 31, 2022 Swick Mining Services will merge with DDH1 on a positive note in February, after a strong finish to 2021 saw it improve rig utilisation while continuing to grow its fleet.
Department interactions to be streamlined (0) January 31, 2022 The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions enter into an administrative agreement.
Fed Govt puts confidence, investment into northern Australia (0) January 31, 2022 The Federal Government has invested in northern Australia with a further $2 billion towards critical infrastructure projects across the mining and agriculture sectors.
Newcrest remains on target and on schedule (0) January 31, 2022 Newcrest enjoyed a 10 per cent increase in production over the December quarter due to an increase in the company’s Cadia mill capacity with completion of the replacement and upgrade ...
McLanahan delivers mineral processing equipment to Mexico (0) January 30, 2022 When a new refinery needed mineral processing equipment the owners returned to their preferred supplier, McLanahan and its custom-engineered equipment.
Gold’s diversity leads to rise in demand (0) January 28, 2022 The World Gold Council has released its latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealing that annual demand has recovered.
Alien discovers out-of-this-world silver grades (0) January 28, 2022 Alien Metals has discovered historic silver grades at its Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, with one drill hole finding more than 36 kilograms of silver per tonne.
Green means go: First copper sighted at Anthill (0) January 28, 2022 Austral Resources has exposed first copper ore at the Anthill copper project in Queensland, allowing first ore to be stockpiled more than a month earlier than expected.
Coal lights up export price index: ABS (0) January 28, 2022 Coal and non-ferrous metals were among those to underpin Australia’s export price index for the December quarter, while China’s fall in demand for metalliferous ores weighed heavily.
Nova operation to reach its renewable Zenith (0) January 28, 2022 IGO has continued its partnership with Zenith Energy to prove it is possible to use 100 per cent renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.
Redevelopment of Dolphin mine begins (0) January 28, 2022 Construction activities have commenced on site for the redevelopment of Group 6 Metals wholly-owned Dolphin Tungsten mine on King Island.
Italian material handler makes tip top acquisition (0) January 28, 2022 Global provider of conveying, treatment technology and tyre repair products and services, REMA TIP TOP, has acquired the conveyor technology division of Nuova Emil Riv in northern Italy.
Covid causes further Kemerton delays (0) January 27, 2022 Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
Mining’s great comedown: WoodMac forecasts 2022 (0) January 27, 2022 In 2022, the mining industry will see relaxed commodity prices, action on net-zero plans and the continued struggle of rising labour costs, according to Wood Mackenzie.
MinRes sets its sites on lithium (0) January 27, 2022 Mineral Resources has seen strong growth in its lithium operations with spodumene prices rising 56 per cent from the previous quarter.
AdBlue shortage abates thanks to Incitec Pivot (0) January 27, 2022 Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the federal government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
BHP research to challenge nickel mineral system (0) January 27, 2022 BHP has signed a major research agreement to identify new areas for the discovery of metals critical to electric vehicles.
Rinehart honoured for service to mining sector (0) January 27, 2022 Roy Hill and Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 ...
Terrain Tamer expands to South Africa (0) January 25, 2022 Terrain Tamer 4WD Parts has recently expanded into South Africa, with their 16th warehouse opening in Bellville, an inner eastern suburb of Cape Town, to facilitate the service of the ...
China releases Aus coal from its ports (0) January 25, 2022 China has cleared most of the Australian coal that had been held at Chinese ports due to a coal import ban, according to Fengkuang Coal Logistics.
Mt Bundy gets major boost for the NT (0) January 25, 2022 Primary Gold’s Mt Bundy Gold Project has been awarded Major Project status, setting three mines in the Northern Territory up for restart.
Fortescue begins 2022 with wind in its sails (0) January 25, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has set records for second quarter and first half ore shipments, while achieving several milestones at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Metso Outotec announces world’s largest slurry pump (0) January 25, 2022 Metso:Outotec has revealed the latest addition to its mill discharge (MD) pump series, the MDM900, for use in heavy-duty concentrator plants.
Bellevue gold project on target and budget (0) January 25, 2022 Bellevue Gold remains confident of first production at its namesake Bellevue Gold project in June next year despite increased infrastructure turnouts during the development of the site.
AOG Energy 2023: Reconnecting the global Industry (0) January 24, 2022 Returning to Perth March 15-17 2023, AOG Energy will be a hub of industry professionals ready to collaborate and discover opportunity as the global supply chain reunites.
South32: Cannington hauls itself above expectations (0) January 24, 2022 South32’s Cannington silver-lead mine has had a successful second half of 2021 as it prepares to transition to 100 per cent truck haulage.
Elphinstone turns a new leaf for underground BEVs (0) January 24, 2022 Elphinstone has begun developing battery electric vehicles (BEV) for underground hard rock mining using internal investment and a federal government grant to get started.
Regis rockfall knocks gold guidance (0) January 24, 2022 Regis Resources has revised its gold production targets at the Duketon operation in Western Australia, due to a wall slip at its Rosemont main pit.
Calidus bringing solar to Warrawoona (0) January 24, 2022 Calidus has executed an agreement with Zenith Pacific for the construction of a 4MW solar farm with a 3.5MW battery energy storage system.
Fortescue reignites Oakajee vision with Sinosteel (0) January 24, 2022 Fortescue Metals Group has joined with Sinosteel to investigate rail and port development at Oakajee in the Midwest region of Western Australia.
DeGrussa continues to perform for Sandfire (0) January 21, 2022 Sandfire Resources has overcome the impact of increasing diesel and power costs to record a production increase of around 3000 tonnes at its copper operations, according to its December quarterly ...
Port of Townsville gets a face lift (0) January 21, 2022 A Queensland-based contractor will use the country’s largest backhoe dredge to widen Townsville’s shipping channels, increasing potential for mineral exports in the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
WA backtracks on border reopening (0) January 21, 2022 The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.
Redpath raise the bore with Kirkland Lake (0) January 21, 2022 Kirkland Lake Gold has signed Redpath Mining to a raisebore contract at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria, extending a long-standing relationship until 2023.
Confident Tonkin ready for WA open borders (0) January 20, 2022 Northern Star Resources has taken lessons from its North American operations in managing workforce disruptions expected in Western Australia as border restrictions lift next month.
Grants support innovation in mining and resources (0) January 20, 2022 The Federal Government will provide more than $12 million in funding for Australian companies to commercialise their innovations.
New Wilkie combines coal and clean energy (0) January 20, 2022 New Wilkie Energy has begun ramping up its workforce to restart the Wilkie Creek coal mine in Queensland, in a project that merges coal with renewable energy.
Coronado production gets rained out (0) January 20, 2022 Saleable production for Coronado Global Resources was down 10 per cent on the previous quarter as a result of above-average rainfall.
Australian aluminium production could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict if major aluminium company UC Rusal joins the growing list of Russian entities to be sanctioned.
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Keep up with the latest progress in Australian mines, including from OZ Minerals, Glencore, Iluka, Stanmore and Anglo American.
Roy Hill has entered into a $3.5 million three-year agreement with Swift to deploy Swift Access to Roy Hill’s mine permanent village.
NRW Holdings subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a letter of intent to perform mining services for Wonbindi Coal at the Baralaba North mine in Queensland.
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is calling on the State Government to finalise approvals for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 project, as coal prices surge on the back of ...
The Newcastle coal futures broke through the $US400 per tonne barrier in response to Russian sanctions this week, more than doubling since the start of 2022.
Cobalt Blue Holdings’ $560 million Broken Hill Cobalt project has been granted Major Project Status by the Federal Government.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Perenti and more.
The Indigenous Reference Group has formed to advance the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation, with a number of mining representatives in attendance.
Sandvik has added a new loader to its Toro family, the Toro LH307, featuring a multitude of design updates and new options.
Core Lithium and Tesla have executed a legally binding term sheet for the supply of lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Auto-mate has continued its direct involvement in Austmine’s METS Career Pathway Program with the appointment of engineering graduate Vinuri Hewamalaweera.
Austmine’s Newcastle Mining Innovation Roadshow provides an opportunity for the mining and METS community to build relationships and share ideas about the future of the industry.
Hastings Technology Metals has re-activated a contract with FLSmidth for the design and construction of an acid-bake kiln at the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has commenced the development of a regenerating battery-electric iron ore train project, the Infinity Train.
Hexagon Mining has introduced a significantly improved version of its collision avoidance system, consolidating technology into two hardware components.
Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at Pembroke Resources, SIMEC, Monadelphous and more.
Glencore has taken advantage of Sandvik’s AutoMine automation technology at the George Fisher zinc-lead-silver mine in Queensland, increasing productivity and cutting loading times.
The New South Wales Government remains committed to a balanced approach to the state’s mineral resources despite ruling out commercial applications for offshore exploration and mining.
AUS Fleet Solutions, the company formally known as Thrifty WA, has dropped its more than 24-year association with the name in favour for greener pastures as Europcar WA.
acQuire has revealed a new look for its environmental data management solution, EnviroSys that represents a renewed focus on simplicity.
Emesent has launched Hovermap ST for autonomous LiDAR (light detection and ranging) mapping, using a new technology to build on a solid reputation of mining data capture.
Nokia and Telia are running a live trial with Sandvik, to demonstrate how 5G Edge Slicing functions can operate with different mining equipment.
Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has announced its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia has achieved first ore earlier than expected.
Hexagon Mining has partnered with Phoenix Drill Control to improve its capability in autonomous drill technology, combining their platforms to streamline operations.
Australian greenfield mineral exploration set a record of $1.207 billion in 2021, topping the previous high of $1.127 billion from 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Australian Potash has received a $250,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to establish the Laverton Training Centre (LTC) to provide vocational training programs and employment pathways for local Aboriginal ...
Drilling companies have reaped the rewards of a growing exploration sector, with records in revenue and orders flowing from the likes of DDH1, Boart Longyear and Epiroc.
The US Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science Centre has released data from the newest Landsat satellite.
The MCA and KOMIR have signed an MoU that will strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals in Australia.
Calidus Resources has begun commissioning its Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia, with first gold pour approaching in the coming three months.
New Century Resources has repaired its ball mill motor at the Century zinc mine in Queensland after severe weather put it out of action in January.
Global Road Technology has been recognised by market research firm Allied Market Research as a global leader in stopping dust as a mine or construction site hazard
Australian Vanadium signs a joint co-operation agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the use of facilities at the Port of Geraldton.
The Federal Government has committed $678m to seal the remaining 1000km of Australia’s Outback Way between Laverton, Western Australia and Winton, Queensland, connecting two major mining hubs.
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has launched a two-year partnership with Newmont Corporation.
Iluka Resources has made promising progress towards developing a rare earths refinery in Eneabba, Western Australia, with a government-backed feasibility study expected to be finalised in March.
Cobham Regional Services has been awarded a seven-year contract with Glencore subsidiary Minara Resources to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services to its Murrin Murrin site in the eastern Goldfields region ...
Westmoreland Kemmerer is a bituminous coal mine that has been active since 1897, first as an underground operation and then to surface mining in the 1950s.
The benefits of combining operational data management with predictive analytics are being discovered as mines look to digital transformation.
BOA Hydraulics has evolved into one of the fastest-growing hydraulic companies, providing a turn-key hydraulic hose repair and maintenance solution.
Martin Engineering has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in modern industrial safety with a RAVS Plus award from ISNetworld (ISN) – one of the world’s largest safety compliance groups.
Mastermyne will earn $280 million over four years as the mining operator at Constellation Mining’s Cook Colliery coal mine in Queensland.
Following its recent regulatory approvals, Group 6 Metals will redevelop the Dolphin Tungsten mine in a way that preserves the environment.
PYBAR Mining Services has been named the preferred contractor for access drift development at the Maxwell underground coal project in New South Wales.
Aluminium prices are predicted to maintain their momentum with an average of US$3000 per tonne in 2022, according to Fitch Solutions.
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Curtin University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to two stalwarts of the Australian mining industry, Charlie Bass and Neil Warburton.
The Federal Government has pumped $21.9 million into the next generation of Indigenous business leaders which has been well received by the mining industry.
EnviroGold Global has signed a binding definitive agreement to reprocess tailings at the Hellyer Gold Mine in Tasmania as part of a push towards metals without mining.
Australia’s major mining contractors have achieved varying degrees of growth of late, while COVID-19 looms over the industry.
With robust international demand in 2021, the New South Wales coal sector weathered the COVID pandemic and market changes and emerged with positive export volumes and jobs.
The Western Australian Government has launched an online registration system to allow critical workers who are asymptomatic close contacts of a COVID-19 case to temporarily attend work during their isolation ...
The iron ore price is forecast to remain above $US100 per tonne in the mid-term, as Chinese demand increases and supply remains stable.
Anglo American has been cleared to restart its Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland after months of work to remedy a methane ignition from May 2020.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore and the University of Western Australia have partnered to develop innovative data science solutions for automated geology and improve mining practices.
Aggreko has revolutionised mine power generation with its 1300kW ultra-low emissions package, able to remove 99 per cent of controlled emissions.
Leading infrastructure and rail company John Holland has delivered 181km of rail line at Rio Tinto’s new Gudai-Darri production hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto has partnered with the Tasmanian Government to investigate the development of new industries and boost the resources sector’s contribution to the state’s economy.
The Australian Mining Cities Alliance is campaigning for state and federal governments to address critical housing affordability barriers in mining cities and towns across Australia as part of the next ...
Swift has revealed seven projects in mining and resources with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, OZ Minerals, South32 and Strandline Resources.
The Australian autonomous mapping and data analytics start-up is ready to implement global expansion plans after closing an oversubscribed $32 million Series A round.
Micromine has further expanded its suite of digital mining products with Micromine Nexus, for data and task management to streamline exploration and mining teams.
The Federal Government’s expansion of the Digital Environmental Assessment Program will bring forward projects for the Western Australian mining sector, according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the La Niña weather pattern will continue causing disruptions to the mining sector.
Newcrest Mining has suffered delays in the exploration and development of the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, but the extent remains unclear.
BCI Minerals has begun main construction at its Mardie salt and potash project in Western Australia beginning a two-year journey to first salt sales.
Sandvik has almost completed testing the largest battery-electric underground mining truck for use at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia.
Whitehaven Coal has made the best of a bad situation, achieving record first-half earnings despite lower production following the scheduled Narrabri mine longwall move.
Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling solution will be implemented in collaboration with existing Sandvik Leopard DI650i drill rigs on site.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at New Hope Group, OceanaGold, Austral Resources and more.
SRG Global has secured mining services contracts with gold miners in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
Veris has become part of developments at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, signing a contract for pipeline infrastructure.
The Western Australian Government will investigate the feasibility of a barge loading facility in Carnarvon, as it seeks to meet mining industry demand for port infrastructure in the Gascoyne region.
The Queensland Government’s Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) has handed 13 companies the opportunity to develop the state’s “next wave of resources jobs” in new economy minerals.
ECU has helped shape a new initiative making WA the first in Australia to have a code of practice protecting the mental wellbeing of workers.
Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Project is on its way to commencing commercial production with its newest agreement with Tesla.
Coronado Global Resources will take over the management and operation of four mining fleets from Thiess at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
Gates range of high-performance belts for the mining sector leads the way in terms of innovative products for varying and complex mining applications.
The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
RPMGlobal has released a multi-site optimiser that evaluates multiple operations to maximise the value of an entire mining organisation.
Mincor Resources has sent the first parcel of ore from its Kambalda nickel operations to BHP Nickel West’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by BHP Nickel West for drilling and monitoring of bore holes.
Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine in North-West NSW is one step closer to extending the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044.
OZ Minerals has extended a deal with Adbri for the supply of cementitious materials to its Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia with a $10 million contract.
The Silver Institute has forecast global silver demand to rise to a record 1.112 billion ounces in 2022 as traditional and green technologies increase its use.
Rio Tinto and the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation have agreed on a co-designed management plan to ensure the protection of significant social and cultural heritage values.
Monadelphous has revealed a basket of new contracts in the resources and energy sectors worth about $400 million, including with South32, Newcrest and Codelco.
NRW Holdings has announced it has secured a number of new contracts valued at $110 million across the resources and infrastructure sectors.
MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
Australia’s largest annual mining and resources event, IMARC has been rescheduled for October 17-19, 2022, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.
FLANDERS’ ARDVARC control system combines PLC control with Windows-based computer applications to co-ordinate control of any electric, or electric-over hydraulically controlled OEM drill rig.
Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.
Anglo American has made its first longwall shear at the new Aquila coal mine in Central Queensland, adding seven years of life to the existing Capcoal operations.
TPG Telecom has signed a MoU with Nokia to develop and deliver mobile private network innovations for the mining sector.
SRG Global has been awarded a $150 million contract for the provision of mining services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations in SA.
WA-based product and services supplier Schlam has launched its next-generation dump body that offers iron ore miners both a higher payload potential and longer service life.
Global Road Technology is unveiling a range of dust control products as it further establishes itself as a leader in reducing mining dust pollution
BHP will increase the direct shipping of supplies from Singapore to Port Hedland, providing local business opportunities for the Pilbara.
Red 5 has awarded a contract to MLG Oz for integrated haulage and road maintenance services at the King of the Hills gold project in WA.
Austmine will host Flexco Elevate – a Flexco subsidiary for belt conveyor technology – at a webinar on Monday, February 28, to discuss the benefits of optimised conveyor equipment.
Pembroke Resources awards Thiess a contract for the provision of mining services at the Olive Downs coking coal complex in the Bowen Basin.
The Queensland Government has invested more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
Bend-tech offers Sandvik safety handrails to suit a wide range of loader and truck models.
I4 Mining have created Dynamix, their real-time data consolidation and AI + IoT solution delivery platform, available to the mining sector.
BHP’s world first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier has set sail between Western Australia and Asia.
A leading recruitment agency for the mining industry has found the sentiment towards mining’s prospects in 2022 is largely positive, with salaries also expected to improve.
Mining companies understand the value and need to manage diverse workforces, and this is becoming increasingly critical for the workforces’ strategies like talent attraction, retention, and career development.
Red 5 has begun commissioning the crushing circuit at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, as the company targets first gold next quarter.
Mineral Resources (MRL) has introduced Bluetooth contact tracing technology across its sites and corporate offices to ensure operations continue as normal.
MRL is the first Australian resources company to roll out ...
OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.
BHP will extend its partnership at the University of Newcastle with a further $10 million in funding to support ongoing research.
“The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining industry’s history,” according to Deloitte’s 14th annual Tracking the Trends report for mining.
Keep up with the latest progress in Australian mines, including from BHP, Gascoyne, Austral and Strandline.
Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.
Australian resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
UK and Australian researchers have come to understand the specific temperature that allows green metals to rise into Earth’s crust, aiding exploration and discovery.
The Australian Government has approved two loans worth $239 million for Australian companies to produce highly purified graphite.
Red 5 has commenced open pit mining at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with first gold production fast approaching.
Stanmore Resources has approved the expansion of its Isaac Plains CHPP in Queensland after the plant achieved record feed rates.
Codelco will convert its Radomiro Tomic copper mine to an automated drilling operation over three years, courtesy of US engineering company FLANDERS.
The Mackellar Group prides itself on maximising the uptime of its equipment by investing in genuine Cat parts and regular Custom Track Service (CTS) Inspections.
Lynas Rare Earths’ Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility has been issued the Ministerial Statement under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Rio Tinto, Newmont, Gold Fields, Anglo American and Alcoa were all among the mining operators recognised in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2022.
Construction has begun at one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems to power BHP Nickel West.
A unified decision-making tool across the supply chain ensures that every facet of a mining operation is infused with analytics and insight.
An increase in mining title applications in Western Australia’s minerals sector has led to the appointment of a second mining warden.
Global mining consultancy MEC Mining has acquired Integrated Geological Mining Services, based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID-19 at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions.
ESG is not new. In the 2010s, the pressure for companies to disclose its sustainability performance was seen as a branding exercise.
Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia has produced a record amount of ore during the December quarter of 2021.
Swick Mining Services will merge with DDH1 on a positive note in February, after a strong finish to 2021 saw it improve rig utilisation while continuing to grow its fleet.
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions enter into an administrative agreement.
Newcrest enjoyed a 10 per cent increase in production over the December quarter due to an increase in the company’s Cadia mill capacity with completion of the replacement and upgrade ...
When a new refinery needed mineral processing equipment the owners returned to their preferred supplier, McLanahan and its custom-engineered equipment.
The World Gold Council has released its latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealing that annual demand has recovered.
Alien Metals has discovered historic silver grades at its Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, with one drill hole finding more than 36 kilograms of silver per tonne.
Austral Resources has exposed first copper ore at the Anthill copper project in Queensland, allowing first ore to be stockpiled more than a month earlier than expected.
Coal and non-ferrous metals were among those to underpin Australia’s export price index for the December quarter, while China’s fall in demand for metalliferous ores weighed heavily.
IGO has continued its partnership with Zenith Energy to prove it is possible to use 100 per cent renewables to meet the demands of an operational mine site.
Construction activities have commenced on site for the redevelopment of Group 6 Metals wholly-owned Dolphin Tungsten mine on King Island.
The team at CBC Dubbo isn’t just focused on delivering gearbox and motor products to end users, they are focused on delivering inventive engineering solutions
The Timken ES302 bearing coating ensures bearing lifespans can increase by a factor of six when compared to uncoated bearings.
Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
In 2022, the mining industry will see relaxed commodity prices, action on net-zero plans and the continued struggle of rising labour costs, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Mineral Resources has seen strong growth in its lithium operations with spodumene prices rising 56 per cent from the previous quarter.
Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the federal government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
BHP has signed a major research agreement to identify new areas for the discovery of metals critical to electric vehicles.
Roy Hill and Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 ...
Terrain Tamer 4WD Parts has recently expanded into South Africa, with their 16th warehouse opening in Bellville, an inner eastern suburb of Cape Town, to facilitate the service of the ...
China has cleared most of the Australian coal that had been held at Chinese ports due to a coal import ban, according to Fengkuang Coal Logistics.
Primary Gold’s Mt Bundy Gold Project has been awarded Major Project status, setting three mines in the Northern Territory up for restart.
Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths project in Western Australia is developing nicely with phase two of the project in progress.
Fortescue Metals Group has set records for second quarter and first half ore shipments, while achieving several milestones at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Metso:Outotec has revealed the latest addition to its mill discharge (MD) pump series, the MDM900, for use in heavy-duty concentrator plants.
Bellevue Gold remains confident of first production at its namesake Bellevue Gold project in June next year despite increased infrastructure turnouts during the development of the site.
CBC Power Transmission application engineering manager Brad Bickford says mines restarting creates one burning question: “what comes next?”
Returning to Perth March 15-17 2023, AOG Energy will be a hub of industry professionals ready to collaborate and discover opportunity as the global supply chain reunites.
South32’s Cannington silver-lead mine has had a successful second half of 2021 as it prepares to transition to 100 per cent truck haulage.
Elphinstone has begun developing battery electric vehicles (BEV) for underground hard rock mining using internal investment and a federal government grant to get started.
Regis Resources has revised its gold production targets at the Duketon operation in Western Australia, due to a wall slip at its Rosemont main pit.
Fortescue Metals Group has joined with Sinosteel to investigate rail and port development at Oakajee in the Midwest region of Western Australia.
Sandfire Resources has overcome the impact of increasing diesel and power costs to record a production increase of around 3000 tonnes at its copper operations, according to its December quarterly ...
A Queensland-based contractor will use the country’s largest backhoe dredge to widen Townsville’s shipping channels, increasing potential for mineral exports in the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.
Kirkland Lake Gold has signed Redpath Mining to a raisebore contract at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria, extending a long-standing relationship until 2023.
The Federal Government will provide more than $12 million in funding for Australian companies to commercialise their innovations.