Nickel prices rocket to six-year high (0) February 17, 2021 Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have reached their highest point since September 2014 off the back of battery demand predictions in 2021.
Liebherr, ThoroughTec ink training simulator agreement (0) February 17, 2021 Liebherr Mining has teamed up with ThoroughTec Simulation to provide operators with advanced training stimulators to safely enhance their skills with heavy mining equipment.
Whitehaven renews sales contracts despite soft market (0) February 17, 2021 Whitehaven Coal has reported a 79 per cent decline in its earnings during the second half of last year on the prior corresponding period due to the pressures of low ...
St Barbara prepares Gwalia comeback (0) February 17, 2021 St Barbara is plotting a strategy to increase production at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia after output fell in 2020 due to a series of challenges.
Fortescue leadership cull amid Iron Bridge fallout (0) February 17, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed that its chief operating officer and two company directors have resigned following a review of the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Evolution pursues Cowal, Red Lake expansion (0) February 17, 2021 Evolution Mining has boosted its ore reserves by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year following expansion of its inventory at the Cowal underground gold mine in New South Wales.
Gruyere JV to raise gold production (0) February 16, 2021 Gold Road Resources expects gold production at the Gruyere mine in Western Australia to reach up to 300,000 ounces this year.
Maximus webs out Redback gold plans (0) February 16, 2021 Maximus Resources has unearthed gold grades as high as 48.4 grams per tonne at the Redback deposit near Western Australian gold and nickel mining district, Kambalda.
Victorian mining industry value climbs (0) February 16, 2021 Victoria’s gold industry production value has jumped by almost $1 billion in the past year, according to Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report 2019-2020.
Image flags lower Boonanarring production (0) February 16, 2021 Image Resources has set a lower production target at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia in 2021 despite hitting last year’s guidance.
BHP to strengthen iron ore assets amid price uncertainty (0) February 16, 2021 BHP has constructed 90 per cent of the South Flank iron ore project in Western Australia, keeping the development on track to start production by mid 2021.
SRG Global locks in $150m Fortescue contract (0) February 16, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a five-year, $150 million contract for maintenance and shutdown services across its rail and port sites in Western Australia to SRG Global.
Fortescue drives Chichester Hub autonomous light vehicles forward (0) February 16, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has advanced its futuristic mining mobility plans, deploying four autonomous Ford Ranger light vehicles at the Chichester Hub mining operations in Western Australia.
Atlas Iron hits Sanjiv Ridge crushing milestone (0) February 15, 2021 Atlas Iron has crushed first direct shipping ore at the Sanjiv Ridge (formerly Corunna Downs) mine in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
Aurizon anticipates coal export growth (0) February 15, 2021 Aurizon Holdings is confident of the long-term demand for Australian coal from international markets despite a 10 per cent drop in exports during the second half of last year.
Anglo American to halve Aquila water consumption (0) February 15, 2021 Anglo American has commissioned a reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at the Aquila metallurgical coal project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Fenix delays maiden iron ore shipment (0) February 15, 2021 Fenix Resources has suspended loading of its maiden iron ore shipment after facing mechanical issues that resulted in an oil spill at Geraldton Port in Western Australia.
Miners swoop on rare earth opportunities (0) February 12, 2021 Australian miners are making moves on rare earths projects as the commodity gains momentum driven by demand from the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Newcrest to pursue growth beyond Tier 1 assets (0) February 12, 2021 Newcrest Mining managing director Sandeep Biswas has revealed that the company intends to expand its asset holding by adding more Tier 1 and Tier 2 orebodies to its gold portfolio.
DDH1 to float on ASX amid rising drill activities (0) February 12, 2021 Australia’s largest diamond core drilling contractor DDH1 is set to float on the ASX by launching an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $150 million.
Macmahon wins $220m Deflector gold mine contract (0) February 12, 2021 Macmahon Holdings has signed a four-year, $220 million contract with Silver Lake Resources to perform mining works at the Deflector gold-copper mine in Western Australia.
Coal to dominate India’s energy generation until 2040 (0) February 12, 2021 Coal is forecast to hold its top position as India’s largest single source of electricity in 2040, despite the rising use of renewable energy, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
Newcrest backs away from WA joint venture (0) February 11, 2021 Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from its joint venture (JV) with Encounter Resources at the Aileron copper-gold-rare earths project in Western Australia.
Northern Star renews underground strategy for greener operations (0) February 11, 2021 Northern Star Resources has released its climate change strategy as a merged company on the eve of it officially joining forces with Super Pit co-owner Saracen Mineral Holdings.
Newmont maintains industry leading gold reserves (0) February 11, 2021 Newmont Corporation increased its gold reserves by six million ounces to 94.2 million during 2020 despite facing the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wodgina lithium project to remain on hold (0) February 11, 2021 Joint venture partners Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) will keep the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia on care and maintenance despite improving market conditions for the commodity.
Bathurst to cease NZ coal operation (0) February 11, 2021 Bathurst Resources is set to close its Canterbury coal mine on the South Island of New Zealand due to ongoing costs and regulatory delays.
BHP, JFE to decarbonise steelmaking (0) February 11, 2021 BHP has established another working collaboration that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the steelmaking process, this time with Japanese Steel producer JFE Steel.
Saracen says sayonara to ASX (0) February 10, 2021 Saracen Mineral Holdings has exited the ASX on a high after merging with fellow Super Pit operator Northern Star Resources, today reporting gold production records from its Western Australian operations.
Metals X to sell copper assets to Cyprium (0) February 10, 2021 Metals X has agreed to sell its copper portfolio, including the Nifty copper operation, to Cyprium Metals for $60 million.
Pantoro to restart Norseman with $57m contract (0) February 10, 2021 GR Engineering Services is set to deliver $57 million worth of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for Pantoro at the Norseman gold project in Western Australia.
GWR completes first iron ore shipment (0) February 10, 2021 Golden West Resources (GWR) has embarked on its maiden iron ore shipment, overcoming wet weather and haulage issues.
Northern Minerals eyes early Browns Range production (0) February 10, 2021 Northern Minerals expects to receive first cashflow from the Browns Range project in Western Australia two years earlier than expected by developing a standalone beneficiation plant.
SIMPEC, IronMerge establish JV (0) February 10, 2021 SIMPEC expects to enhance its ability to win work in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after forming a joint venture (JV) with Aboriginal-owned mining and civil works service company, IronMerge.
Mach sets up expansion at Mount Pleasant (0) February 9, 2021 Mach Energy Australia submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the New South Wales Government to double the Mount Pleasant coal mine’s output.
Pilbara to lead decades of Australian iron ore prosperity (0) February 9, 2021 Australia’s iron ore resource base is capable of sustaining production for at least six decades, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Rio Tinto implements stricter FIFO health screening (0) February 9, 2021 Rio Tinto has introduced antigen screening at its Perth Airport operations control centre in response to last week’s COVID-19 lockdown in Western Australia.
Caterpillar, ThoroughTec ink global data agreement (0) February 9, 2021 Caterpillar Mining has chosen ThoroughTec Simulation as its approved supplier of mining equipment simulators via a global agreement.
Epiroc updates drill bits for longer life (0) February 9, 2021 Epiroc has launched two drill bit products, the Omega S rotary and Epsilon² tricone, to boost drilling performance and longevity in underground and surface mining.
Fortescue hands communications contract to Aqura (0) February 9, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded communications company Aqura Technologies with a $1.1 million infrastructure contract for the Kangi accomodation village in Western Australia.
Australia to produce 25% of world’s nickel supply (0) February 8, 2021 Global nickel demand is expected to rise by 2.6 million tonnes in 2040, with Australia’s greenfield and brownfield projects to play a significant role in future demand, according to a ...
NT sinks seabed mining plans (0) February 8, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has decided not to lift a ban on seabed mining in its waters following a public consultation last October.
Ora Banda pours first Davyhurst gold (0) February 8, 2021 Ora Banda Mining has poured its first gold at the Davyhurst project in Western Australia after recommissioning the operation’s process plant.
Fenix JV to expand Iron Ridge resource (0) February 8, 2021 Fenix Resources has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Scorpion Minerals for iron ore tenements that are adjacent to the Iron Ridge project in Western Australia.
Iron ore, gold, copper break export records (0) February 8, 2021 Australia’s resources industry has delivered revenue records for iron ore, gold and copper in 2020, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
NTM Gold wins lease ahead of Dacian merger (0) February 5, 2021 NTM Gold has received a mining lease for the Redcliffe gold project in Western Australia, drawing it closer to the potential development of a mine hub.
Glencore coal output drops amid soft market (0) February 5, 2021 Glencore has suffered a blow to its Australian coal production across all product categories during the second half of last year.
Swick flicks demerger aside until 2022 (0) February 5, 2021 Swick Mining Services has deferred the demerger of Orexplore Technologies until the 2022 financial year.
Rinehart invests in lithium as prices hike (0) February 5, 2021 Lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has secured commitments for $120 million in funding, with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting becoming a significant investor in the company.
WA FIFO work to return under strict health protocols (0) February 5, 2021 Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers will be allowed to travel from the Perth, Peel and South West regions this weekend, pending no further locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
South32 coal mine extension axed (0) February 5, 2021 South32’s proposed mine life extension for the Dendrobium mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the New South Wales Government Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
RMX’s rare earth results could spark catalysts to come (0) February 5, 2021 Promising results from an assessment of radiometric data at Red Mountain Mining’s Mt Mansbridge heavy rare earths project has put the company in a strong position to reach several milestones ...
Iron ore prices resurface after dive (0) February 4, 2021 The price of Australian iron ore fines has moved back above $US150 ($US196.31) per dry metric tonne after sharp falls in recent weeks.
Australian Government amends Native Title Act (0) February 4, 2021 Australian Parliament has passed the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2020, which allows a native title to impose conditions for land use agreements.
New Acland delay prompts calls for reform (0) February 4, 2021 New Hope Group’s proposal for the stage three expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland has received another setback with the High Court of Australia referring the case ...
BHP extends Pilbara education program (0) February 4, 2021 BHP has renewed an education partnership agreement with the Western Australian Government that will help prepare students across the Pilbara region for school.
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K2fly backs up Sateva acquisition with Decipher deal (0) February 4, 2021 K2fly is set to acquire Decipher’s mining business to strengthen the former’s growing suite in tailings and rehabilitation solutions, after nearly a year of partnership.
White Rock Minerals to buy AusStar for $23m (0) February 4, 2021 White Rock Minerals is set to acquire AuStar Gold for $23 million in a deal that will help it become an Australian gold producer.
BHP to halve Nickel West emissions (0) February 3, 2021 BHP has signed a renewable power purchase agreement with Risen Energy to slash emissions at the Nickel West Kwinana refinery in Western Australia by up to 50 per cent.
Copper to ascend in 2021 (0) February 3, 2021 Copper has been forecast to outdo the performance of other mining commodities this year, according to a White & Case 2021 survey.
Ok Tedi bounces back after fire (0) February 3, 2021 Ok Tedi Mining has returned to usual production levels after a fire damaged two processing circuits at the Papua New Guinean copper-gold-silver mine during December.
Boss to fast track Honeymoon as supply shortages loom (0) February 3, 2021 Boss Energy is on track to complete an enhanced feasibility study (EFS) on the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia in the coming quarter, with anticipation for a uranium price ...
Cokal contracts Harmoni for coking coal project (0) February 3, 2021 Cokal has appointed Indonesia’s Harmoni Panca Utama to provide contract mining services at the Bumi Barito Mineral coal development project in the country’s Central Kalimantan province.
Barminco contract at Agnew extended to 2023 (0) February 2, 2021 Gold Fields has awarded a $200 million contract extension to Barminco for underground mining at the Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
WA miners suspend FIFO flights until Friday (0) February 2, 2021 BHP and Fortescue Metals Group are among mining companies that have cancelled fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flights to and from Perth during this week’s lockdown in Western Australia.
Reddit investors switch to silver (0) February 2, 2021 Silver prices have shot up to an eight-year high of almost $US30 ($39.35) after Reddit investors moved from GameStop shares to purchasing the precious metal.
Mineral from Mars found in Antarctic ice (0) February 2, 2021 Researchers in Antarctica have stumbled upon traces of jarosite, a mineral commonly found on Mars, which might confirm theories suggesting there is water on the red planet.
Aggreko on path to net zero emissions by 2050 (0) February 2, 2021 Aggreko plans to invest up to $600 million a year to support the mining sector’s energy transition, responding to the industry’s requests for energy alternatives to fossil diesel.
WA lockdown disrupts Perth FIFO workers (0) February 1, 2021 Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in Western Australia have been impacted by the state government’s decision to impose a snap five-day lockdown on three regions last night.
Fosterville keeps Kirkland Lake afloat as Canadian mines struggle (0) February 1, 2021 Kirkland Lake Gold president and chief executive officer Tony Makuch has described 2020 as the company’s best year ever despite it withdrawing production guidance in April due to the COVID-19 ...
Calidus continues Warrawoona expansion (0) February 1, 2021 Calidus Resources has acquired the remaining share in the tenements that are located at the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia from Novo Resources.
OZ Minerals to begin Carrapateena block cave expansion (0) February 1, 2021 OZ Minerals has received board approval to progress the block cave expansion at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia after deferring the decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sandvik rolls out Toro LH410 loader (0) February 1, 2021 Sandvik has unveiled the Toro LH410 loader, which features a superior lift height and revamped technologies for underground mining applications.
NRW wins $123m Roper Bar contract (0) January 29, 2021 Nathan River Resources has contracted NRW Holdings at the Roper Bar iron ore project in the Northern Territory.
Western Areas confident of strengthening nickel market (0) January 29, 2021 Western Areas has capitalised on strong nickel trading during the December quarter despite being impacted by lower grades at the Forrestania operations in Western Australia.
Ernest Henry drives Evolution performance (0) January 29, 2021 Evolution Mining has reported a negative all-in sustaining cost at the Glencore-operated Ernest Henry copper-gold mine in Queensland.
Rio Tinto continues digital transformation with Palantir (0) January 29, 2021 Rio Tinto has inked a multi-year enterprise partnership with data software company Palantir Technologies to create and combine raw data to represent critical mining operations.
RMIT offers tech facilities for use by mining partners (0) January 29, 2021 RMIT University and Amira Global have teamed up to allow mining companies to use the university’s test facilities to develop innovation and technology solutions for the resources sector.
Mining employment smashes records (0) January 29, 2021 Australia’s mining workforce has continued a steady climb in numbers, with national coal mining employment reaching a record high, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Anglo American coal output dips with Grosvenor suspension (0) January 29, 2021 Anglo American has reported a 33 per cent drop in its export metallurgical coal production in the December quarter compared with the prior corresponding period.
Galaxy recharges Mt Cattlin as lithium rebounds (0) January 29, 2021 Galaxy Resources has delivered record shipments of lithium concentrate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalite mine in Western Australia off the back of increased lithium demand.
Downer, Coates Hire trial digital avoidance barrier (0) January 28, 2021 Downer has joined forces with Coates Hire and Sitech WA to trial a safety technology that prevents massive machinery entering restricted areas in real time.
Tropicana position strengthens amid IGO exit plans (0) January 28, 2021 IGO has surpassed its production and cost guidances for the December quarter at the Tropicana gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
Newcrest culls Cadia costs into negative territory (0) January 28, 2021 Newcrest Mining has reported its lowest ever quarterly all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) at the Cadia gold-copper mine in New South Wales.
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Fortescue adds record shipments to list of milestones (0) January 28, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has capitalised on strong demand from international customers by finishing the first half of the 2021 financial year with a record 90.7 million tonnes in iron ore ...
Rio Tinto appoints Australian CEO in executive shake up (0) January 28, 2021 Rio Tinto has unveiled a new executive team, including a chief executive of Australia, chief executive of iron ore and chief operating officer, as it works to rebuild stakeholder trust ...
Regis plans golden future at McPhillamys (0) January 28, 2021 Regis Resources hopes to commence construction at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales during the second half of the year.
Newcrest selects Eriez equipment for Cadia Valley expansion (0) January 28, 2021 Newcrest Mining has ordered four Eriez coarse particle flotation equipment, HydroFloat separators, fo stage two of its Cadia Valley expansion project in New South Wales.
Mincor blasts way to Kambalda’s newest nickel mines (0) January 27, 2021 Mincor Resources has completed the first blasts at the Cassini nickel project and Northern Operations in Western Australia after mining contractor Pit N Portal mobilised at both sites.
Iluka to pause Capel operations (0) January 27, 2021 Iluka Resources will be suspending operations at synthetic rutile kiln 2 (SR2) at the Capel rutile operations in Western Australia from February for three to six months.
Laneway hits Agate Creek production milestone (0) January 27, 2021 Laneway Resources has poured first gold at the Agate Creek gold mine in North Queensland with the production of a 3.2 kilogram gold dorè bar.
Silver Lake sets Deflector up for growth (0) January 27, 2021 Silver Lake Resources has ramped up a plant upgrade at the Deflector copper-gold mine in Western Australia, with the project positioned for growth after the current fiscal year.
BHP, Rio Tinto among most valuable Australian brands (0) January 27, 2021 BHP and Rio Tinto have managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to remain two of Australia’s most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s Australia’s 100 report.
Australian coal exporters brush Chinese ban aside (0) January 27, 2021 Australia has overcome China’s alleged coal import ban, with its coal exports increasing during December, according to Australian Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt.
Coda Minerals boosts copper project ownership (0) January 25, 2021 Coda Minerals has secured an additional 19 per cent interest in the Elizabeth Creek copper project in South Australia with Terrace Mining subsidiary Torrens Mining, bringing the company’s total project ...
Dacian secures Mt Morgans future through merger, exploration (0) January 25, 2021 Dacian Gold has finished its first quarter of solely using open pit and stockpile ore by producing 27,162 ounces of gold at the Mt Morgans mine in Western Australia, putting ...
Gruyere JV elevates production output (0) January 25, 2021 Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have improved the production rates at the Gruyere joint venture (JV) in Western Australia, while flagging the potential for further increases in 2021.
Mount Gibson benefits from strong iron ore prices (0) January 25, 2021 Mount Gibson has sold 2.3 metric tonnes of iron ore in the first half of the 2021 financial year ahead of entering a new phase of operations at the Koolan ...
Perenti locks in $307m of contract wins (0) January 22, 2021 Perenti Global has secured more than $307 million in new work and contract extensions with Evolution Mining, Gold Fields, Western Areas and Consolidated Minerals.
Port Hedland empties in preparation for Cyclone Lucas (0) January 22, 2021 Port Hedland has cleared all large vessels from the port’s anchorage as Cyclone Lucas approaches the coast of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Forrest unveils Fortescue’s green steel plans (0) January 22, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has revealed his ambitions to build Australia’s first green steel pilot plant this year.
Fortescue guides project development with contract awards (0) January 22, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has signed an $80 million contract at the Solomon Hub and two contracts worth over $13 million at the Iron Bridge project in Western Australia.
DRA gains second major Carmichael contract (0) January 21, 2021 Bravus Mining and Resources (formerly Adani) has awarded DRA Global with a $140 million coal preparation contract for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland.
Coronado confident of Chinese demand for Australian coal (0) January 21, 2021 Coronado Global Resources is hopeful that China’s suspension of Australian coal imports may have a positive long-term effect, with the impact to be offset by global steel producers restarting activities.
OZ Minerals replaces Downer with Byrnecut at Carrapateena (0) January 21, 2021 Byrnecut will take over as OZ Minerals’ underground mining contractor at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia after incumbent contractor, Downer, announced plans to divest its mining services business.
South32 moves on from Eagle Downs coal project (0) January 21, 2021 South32 has stepped away from the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland after deciding it’s not financially viable.
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Northern Star, Saracen performance peaks ahead of merger (0) January 21, 2021 Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings have both delivered operational records just weeks shy of their proposed merger being completed.
Riley mine to Venture into production next quarter (0) January 20, 2021 Venture Minerals has set a pathway for iron ore production at the Riley mine in Tasmania by next quarter after completing construction of the wet screening plant.
New Century cuts Century rehabilitation bills (0) January 20, 2021 New Century Resources has secured a $14 million cost reduction for the rehabilitation of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Major miners grant $100m in contracts to Civmec (0) January 20, 2021 Civmec has won contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and Alcoa of Australia across Western Australia worth a combined value of more than $100 million.
Alkane amps up gold production guidance (0) January 20, 2021 Alkane Resources is finalising feasibility plans for the Roswell and San Antonio underground mines in New South Wales in the coming months after increasing its gold production guidance by 2000 ...
BHP sets iron ore record as prices surge (0) January 20, 2021 BHP has capitalised on a 35 per cent increase in prices for its iron ore mined in the Pilbara by delivering a production record for the second half of 2020.
Yancoal plots NSW coal mine expansion (0) January 20, 2021 Yancoal has flagged the possibility of an underground operation at the Mount Thorley Warkworth thermal and coking coal project in New South Wales.
Sexual harassment in mining triggers MCA taskforce (0) January 20, 2021 The Australian Human Rights Commission has found that 40 per cent of workers in the mining sector experienced sexual harassment in the past five years.
Australian iron ore prices rise in China (0) January 19, 2021 Prices for Australia’s high-grade iron ore fines have increased this week after data on China’s steel output in 2020 was revealed.
Linden seeks Second Fortune with Mako contract (0) January 19, 2021 Linden Gold Alliance has awarded Mako Mining with a $46 million contract for underground mining services at the Second Fortune Gold project in Western Australia.
SA to transform power station into mining port (0) January 19, 2021 The South Australian Government has given Port Augusta Operations the go-ahead to build a port facility in the Upper Spencer Gulf that will service mining operations.
QLD miners bunker down for ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi (0) January 19, 2021 Queensland miners have again found themselves facing the potential of an extreme weather event as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi edged closer to Townsville this morning.
Rio Tinto flags production delay at Winu (0) January 19, 2021 Rio Tinto has pushed its production timeframe at the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia by a year despite drilling progress made in 2020.
Newmont strengthens Alliance with aviation contract extension (0) January 19, 2021 Newmont Mining has signed a three-year contract extension with Alliance Aviation Services, which provides air-charter services to the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
A drill designed for drillers (0) January 19, 2021 RTDrill has unveiled its latest down-the-hole hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
Surge in school girls attend mining camp (0) January 18, 2021 Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines is hosting a record number of secondary school aged girls at the annual Girls’ Focus on Mining Camp in the Goldfields this week.
Rio Tinto, BHP awaiting permits for US copper project (0) January 18, 2021 Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP are continuing to engage with Native American tribes as they seek permission to develop the Resolution copper project in Arizona, the United States.
New Century ships half a million tonnes of zinc (0) January 18, 2021 New Century Resources is anticipating a rise in zinc prices due to an increase in global demand as governments boost infrastructure projects to drive their economic recovery plans.
Saracen shareholders back Northern Star merger (0) January 18, 2021 Saracen Mineral Holdings has received virtually unanimous support from its shareholders for the company’s proposed merger with Northern Star Resources.
BHP to act on elevated Pilbara dust levels (0) January 18, 2021 BHP plans to build a first-of-its-kind wind fence in Australia at the Finucane Island off the coast of Port Hedland to mitigate dust issues in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
QLD considers mine camps to quarantine travellers (0) January 15, 2021 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is mulling over quarantining overseas travellers returning to the state at mining camps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the state.
Resolute guides recovery from Syama delays (0) January 15, 2021 Resolute Mining has poured 89,888 ounces of gold in the December quarter despite disruptions at the Syama gold mine in Mali.
Bardoc moves towards mid-tier position (0) January 15, 2021 Bardoc Gold has progressed its mid-tier aspirations after forming an agreement with MRI Trading AG to acquire the Bardoc project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
WA Kaolin begins Wickepin plant construction (0) January 15, 2021 WA Kaolin has started building works on the production plant at the Wickepin kaolin clay project in Western Australia.
Galan claims majority stake in Greenbushes South (0) January 15, 2021 Galan Lithium has joined a band of companies in Western Australia’s South East region in acquiring part of the Greenbushes lithium strike, as it scoops up 80 per cent of ...
Rio Tinto to commercialise scandium oxide in 2021 (0) January 15, 2021 Rio Tinto has commenced construction of a commercial scale scandium demonstration plant at the For et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Quebec, Canada.
Weir improves Tronox’s asset management practices (0) January 14, 2021 Weir Minerals has implemented its total asset management plan at Tronox’s mineral sands mine in Cooljarloo, Western Australia to slash maintenance costs and frequency.
Tasmania to boost visibility of resources sector (0) January 14, 2021 The Tasmanian Government is aiming to grow its mineral resources sector with a $2.4 million upgrade to the Mineral Resources Tasmania Core Library at Mornington.
NRW stands by Primero takeover offer (0) January 14, 2021 NRW Holdings has stressed that it will not increase its $100 million takeover bid for Primero Group after declaring a final offer price for the target.
Whitehaven cautious of project spending (0) January 14, 2021 Whitehaven Coal is wary of investing in its development projects due to turbulent coal markets that have been amplified by Chinese restrictions on imports from Australia.
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Rio Tinto secures longer future at NZ aluminium smelter (0) January 14, 2021 Rio Tinto will extend operations at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand until 2024 thanks to a new electricity agreement struck with Meridian Energy.
Shandong Gold to seal Cardinal acquisition (0) January 13, 2021 The fight for Cardinal Resources ownership is nearing a conclusion after all of the company’s directors accepted Shandong Gold Mining’s takeover bid.
Core receives key government approval for Finniss (0) January 13, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has granted Core Lithium with a mining lease for the BP33 lithium deposit, which is a key component of the Finniss lithium project near Darwin.
RPMGlobal advances mine design process (0) January 13, 2021 RPMGlobal’s Strategic Design Optimiser for stope development and design will hit its first mine site in 2021 following an inaugural sale to a Canadian mine.
Rio Tinto in danger of Oyu Tolgoi roadblock (0) January 13, 2021 The Government of Mongolia will review and evaluate Rio Tinto’s plans for the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project if the development does not prove to be economically beneficial.
BHP seeks scope 3 emissions cut from iron ore (0) January 13, 2021 BHP’s in-house capital unit, BHP Ventures, has participated in Boston Metal’s $US50 million ($64 million) funding to develop a technology that converts iron ore to steel with zero carbon emissions.
Newcrest gives Havieron project green light (0) January 13, 2021 Newcrest Mining has received regulatory and funding approval for the Havieron joint venture with Greatland Gold in Western Australia.
Roy Hill alters plans for Pilbara mine (0) January 12, 2021 Roy Hill Iron Ore has amended its Pilbara mine proposal to significantly increase its ground disturbance footprint, incorporate a water strategy and revise waste material management.
Microwaved coal turns into graphite (0) January 12, 2021 Researchers have discovered that coal powder can be transformed into graphite using a conventional microwave oven.
Australian Pacific Coal hits another Dartbrook snag (0) January 12, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal is appealing the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association in opposing the extension of the Dartbrook coal mine life from 2022 ...
Travel restrictions slash QLD FIFO workforce (0) January 12, 2021 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has forecast a 60 per cent reduction in fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers at the state’s resources projects this week due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Sandvik rolls out DD212 narrow-vein drill rig (0) January 12, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has upgraded its DD210 development drill rig by introducing the DD212, a single-boom, electro-hydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development.
Dalgaranga guides Gascoyne’s success (0) January 11, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has produced more than 20,000 ounces at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region for the third consecutive quarter.
Lithium prices move out of gloom (0) January 11, 2021 Lithium prices are showing promise of breaking a downward spell that has spanned almost three year after rising for the first time this year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
Kathleen Valley hosts large hard rock resource: Liontown (0) January 11, 2021 Liontown Resources has taken the next step in establishing the Kathleen Valley lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, having commenced project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Lucapa banks record carat price at Mothae (0) January 11, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has reaped $US5.6 million ($7.2 million) from this year’s first sale of diamonds from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
Tianqi shareholders vote in favour of IGO JV (0) January 11, 2021 IGO has received strong support from Tianqi Lithium Energy’s shareholders for its plans to become a joint venture (JV) partner.
BHP trials Toyota EVs at Nickel West (0) January 8, 2021 BHP and Toyota have joined forces to trial light electric vehicles (LEV) at the Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
Gold-copper explorer makes ASX debut (0) January 8, 2021 Torrens Mining has made its first appearance on the ASX this week after raising $10 million to progress its gold and copper exploration in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
End of ERA at Ranger mine (0) January 8, 2021 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will halt processing activities at the Ranger mine in the Northern Territory today after four decades of operation.
Researchers remove cyanide from gold leaching process (0) January 8, 2021 Researchers from Curtin University have delivered a technology that will significantly enhance the leaching rates for gold ore without using cyanide.
Trek gains Fortescue, De Grey-endorsed exploration targets (0) January 8, 2021 Trek Metals is set to expand its footprint in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, having secured an agreement to acquire gold and iron ore tenements from Tambourah Mines.
NT Government grants KGL authority to mine Jervois (0) January 8, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has approved KGL Resources’ mining management plan to develop the Jervois copper project after the mining company completed a pre-feasibility study.
Peel bullish on copper focus with $17m acquisition (0) January 7, 2021 Peel Mining has regained complete ownership of its Mallee Bull copper and May Day gold deposits in New South Wales via a $17 million deal with CBH Resources.
Ramelius gold production outperforms expectations (0) January 7, 2021 Ramelius Resources has exceeded its gold production guidance for the December 2020 quarter, with 72,896 ounces to round out the calendar year.
Oxbotica to launch autonomous mining vehicle software (0) January 7, 2021 Oxbotica plans to accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for the mining industry after being backed by a suite of global investors.
Lithium market poised for recovery: Pilbara Minerals (0) January 7, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has reached record December quarter shipments at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia while flagging a rebound in the lithium market.
Aeris to bolster Cracow’s future with Pride (0) January 6, 2021 Aeris Resources chairman Andre Labuschagne believes that a 260 per cent mineral resource increase at the Roses Pride deposit will revitalise the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Chalice gains access to Julimar Forest (0) January 6, 2021 Chalice Mining has received permission to extend exploration for the Julimar nickel-copper-platinum group element project in Western Australia to the Julimar State Forest.
Argonaut Resources to advance prospect near Carrapateena (0) January 6, 2021 Argonaut Resources has been granted approval by the South Australian Government to conduct a major drilling program around the western shoreline of Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island and the Carrapateena ...
Malabar gets green light for Hunter Valley coal mine (0) January 6, 2021 The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has given Malabar Resources the go-ahead to develop the Maxwell underground coal project in the Hunter Valley.
QLD miners wary of wild weather (0) January 5, 2021 The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned North Queensland mining companies to expect intense rainfall and potential life-threatening flash flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen crosses the state.
Iron ore prices to ease: Trading Economics (0) January 5, 2021 Iron ore prices have climbed to more than $US165 ($215) in the new year but analysts are anticipating that the highs will not extend throughout 2021.
CIMIC finalises Thiess sale (0) January 5, 2021 CIMIC Group has closed 2020 by completing the sale of a 50 per cent interest in Thiess to Elliott Advisors, with chairman Juan Santamaria saying the deal does not downplay ...
Dacian rolls into 2021 with Mt Morgans expansion goal (0) January 5, 2021 Dacian Gold is on track to hit its 2021 financial year production target thanks to the solid performance of the Mt Morgans gold operation in Western Australia.
Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have reached their highest point since September 2014 off the back of battery demand predictions in 2021.
Liebherr Mining has teamed up with ThoroughTec Simulation to provide operators with advanced training stimulators to safely enhance their skills with heavy mining equipment.
BHP expects iron ore demand will remain strong due to increases in Chinese steelmaker activity.
Whitehaven Coal has reported a 79 per cent decline in its earnings during the second half of last year on the prior corresponding period due to the pressures of low ...
St Barbara is plotting a strategy to increase production at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia after output fell in 2020 due to a series of challenges.
Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed that its chief operating officer and two company directors have resigned following a review of the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Evolution Mining has boosted its ore reserves by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year following expansion of its inventory at the Cowal underground gold mine in New South Wales.
Gold Road Resources expects gold production at the Gruyere mine in Western Australia to reach up to 300,000 ounces this year.
Maximus Resources has unearthed gold grades as high as 48.4 grams per tonne at the Redback deposit near Western Australian gold and nickel mining district, Kambalda.
Victoria’s gold industry production value has jumped by almost $1 billion in the past year, according to Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report 2019-2020.
Image Resources has set a lower production target at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia in 2021 despite hitting last year’s guidance.
BHP has constructed 90 per cent of the South Flank iron ore project in Western Australia, keeping the development on track to start production by mid 2021.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a five-year, $150 million contract for maintenance and shutdown services across its rail and port sites in Western Australia to SRG Global.
Fortescue Metals Group has advanced its futuristic mining mobility plans, deploying four autonomous Ford Ranger light vehicles at the Chichester Hub mining operations in Western Australia.
Atlas Iron has crushed first direct shipping ore at the Sanjiv Ridge (formerly Corunna Downs) mine in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
Aurizon Holdings is confident of the long-term demand for Australian coal from international markets despite a 10 per cent drop in exports during the second half of last year.
Anglo American has commissioned a reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at the Aquila metallurgical coal project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
FLSmidth has launched the Knelson GX Concentrating Cones to enhance recovery of precious metals.
Fenix Resources has suspended loading of its maiden iron ore shipment after facing mechanical issues that resulted in an oil spill at Geraldton Port in Western Australia.
Australian miners are making moves on rare earths projects as the commodity gains momentum driven by demand from the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Newcrest Mining managing director Sandeep Biswas has revealed that the company intends to expand its asset holding by adding more Tier 1 and Tier 2 orebodies to its gold portfolio.
Australia’s largest diamond core drilling contractor DDH1 is set to float on the ASX by launching an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $150 million.
Macmahon Holdings has signed a four-year, $220 million contract with Silver Lake Resources to perform mining works at the Deflector gold-copper mine in Western Australia.
Coal is forecast to hold its top position as India’s largest single source of electricity in 2040, despite the rising use of renewable energy, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
Komatsu has furthered the sustainability of Australian mining by commissioning an advanced low-emission mining truck, the Tier-4 930E-5.
Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from its joint venture (JV) with Encounter Resources at the Aileron copper-gold-rare earths project in Western Australia.
Northern Star Resources has released its climate change strategy as a merged company on the eve of it officially joining forces with Super Pit co-owner Saracen Mineral Holdings.
Isatis.neo is Geovariances’ smart and powerful software solution for resource estimation and comprehensive geostatistical studies.
Newmont Corporation increased its gold reserves by six million ounces to 94.2 million during 2020 despite facing the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Greatland Gold, Department of Regional New South Wales, Auroch Minerals and more.
Joint venture partners Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) will keep the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia on care and maintenance despite improving market conditions for the commodity.
Bathurst Resources is set to close its Canterbury coal mine on the South Island of New Zealand due to ongoing costs and regulatory delays.
BHP has established another working collaboration that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the steelmaking process, this time with Japanese Steel producer JFE Steel.
Saracen Mineral Holdings has exited the ASX on a high after merging with fellow Super Pit operator Northern Star Resources, today reporting gold production records from its Western Australian operations.
Metals X has agreed to sell its copper portfolio, including the Nifty copper operation, to Cyprium Metals for $60 million.
Golden West Resources (GWR) has embarked on its maiden iron ore shipment, overcoming wet weather and haulage issues.
Northern Minerals expects to receive first cashflow from the Browns Range project in Western Australia two years earlier than expected by developing a standalone beneficiation plant.
SIMPEC expects to enhance its ability to win work in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after forming a joint venture (JV) with Aboriginal-owned mining and civil works service company, IronMerge.
Mach Energy Australia submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the New South Wales Government to double the Mount Pleasant coal mine’s output.
Rio Tinto has introduced antigen screening at its Perth Airport operations control centre in response to last week’s COVID-19 lockdown in Western Australia.
Caterpillar Mining has chosen ThoroughTec Simulation as its approved supplier of mining equipment simulators via a global agreement.
Australia is one of four countries responsible for the substantial decrease in rough diamond production during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Epiroc has launched two drill bit products, the Omega S rotary and Epsilon² tricone, to boost drilling performance and longevity in underground and surface mining.
The Northern Territory Government has decided not to lift a ban on seabed mining in its waters following a public consultation last October.
Ora Banda Mining has poured its first gold at the Davyhurst project in Western Australia after recommissioning the operation’s process plant.
Glencore has suffered a blow to its Australian coal production across all product categories during the second half of last year.
Swick Mining Services has deferred the demerger of Orexplore Technologies until the 2022 financial year.
Lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has secured commitments for $120 million in funding, with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting becoming a significant investor in the company.
Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers will be allowed to travel from the Perth, Peel and South West regions this weekend, pending no further locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
South32’s proposed mine life extension for the Dendrobium mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the New South Wales Government Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
Promising results from an assessment of radiometric data at Red Mountain Mining’s Mt Mansbridge heavy rare earths project has put the company in a strong position to reach several milestones ...
Australian Parliament has passed the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2020, which allows a native title to impose conditions for land use agreements.
New Hope Group’s proposal for the stage three expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland has received another setback with the High Court of Australia referring the case ...
K2fly is set to acquire Decipher’s mining business to strengthen the former’s growing suite in tailings and rehabilitation solutions, after nearly a year of partnership.
Almost half of the mining industry’s workforce is considering a move to renewables, according to a recruitment report.
BHP has signed a renewable power purchase agreement with Risen Energy to slash emissions at the Nickel West Kwinana refinery in Western Australia by up to 50 per cent.
Ravenswood Gold is ramping up the expansion of the Ravenswood mine in North Queensland, creating more than 160 new jobs.
Copper has been forecast to outdo the performance of other mining commodities this year, according to a White & Case 2021 survey.
Ok Tedi Mining has returned to usual production levels after a fire damaged two processing circuits at the Papua New Guinean copper-gold-silver mine during December.
Boss Energy is on track to complete an enhanced feasibility study (EFS) on the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia in the coming quarter, with anticipation for a uranium price ...
Cokal has appointed Indonesia’s Harmoni Panca Utama to provide contract mining services at the Bumi Barito Mineral coal development project in the country’s Central Kalimantan province.
MACA has completed a takeover of Downer’s Mining West business, including its four ongoing contracts in Western Australia.
A leading Australian gold miner has hired Minetek to deliver a custom ventilation solution for an underground crusher in central New South Wales.
Gold Fields has awarded a $200 million contract extension to Barminco for underground mining at the Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
BHP and Fortescue Metals Group are among mining companies that have cancelled fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flights to and from Perth during this week’s lockdown in Western Australia.
Silver prices have shot up to an eight-year high of almost $US30 ($39.35) after Reddit investors moved from GameStop shares to purchasing the precious metal.
Researchers in Antarctica have stumbled upon traces of jarosite, a mineral commonly found on Mars, which might confirm theories suggesting there is water on the red planet.
Aggreko plans to invest up to $600 million a year to support the mining sector’s energy transition, responding to the industry’s requests for energy alternatives to fossil diesel.
Kirkland Lake Gold president and chief executive officer Tony Makuch has described 2020 as the company’s best year ever despite it withdrawing production guidance in April due to the COVID-19 ...
OZ Minerals has received board approval to progress the block cave expansion at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia after deferring the decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sandvik has unveiled the Toro LH410 loader, which features a superior lift height and revamped technologies for underground mining applications.
Nathan River Resources has contracted NRW Holdings at the Roper Bar iron ore project in the Northern Territory.
Western Areas has capitalised on strong nickel trading during the December quarter despite being impacted by lower grades at the Forrestania operations in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto has inked a multi-year enterprise partnership with data software company Palantir Technologies to create and combine raw data to represent critical mining operations.
RMIT University and Amira Global have teamed up to allow mining companies to use the university’s test facilities to develop innovation and technology solutions for the resources sector.
Australia’s mining workforce has continued a steady climb in numbers, with national coal mining employment reaching a record high, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Anglo American has reported a 33 per cent drop in its export metallurgical coal production in the December quarter compared with the prior corresponding period.
Galaxy Resources has delivered record shipments of lithium concentrate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalite mine in Western Australia off the back of increased lithium demand.
Downer has joined forces with Coates Hire and Sitech WA to trial a safety technology that prevents massive machinery entering restricted areas in real time.
IGO has surpassed its production and cost guidances for the December quarter at the Tropicana gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
Newcrest Mining has reported its lowest ever quarterly all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) at the Cadia gold-copper mine in New South Wales.
Fortescue Metals Group has capitalised on strong demand from international customers by finishing the first half of the 2021 financial year with a record 90.7 million tonnes in iron ore ...
Rio Tinto has unveiled a new executive team, including a chief executive of Australia, chief executive of iron ore and chief operating officer, as it works to rebuild stakeholder trust ...
Regis Resources hopes to commence construction at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales during the second half of the year.
Chalice Mining has defined four additional high-grade zones at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
Mincor Resources has completed the first blasts at the Cassini nickel project and Northern Operations in Western Australia after mining contractor Pit N Portal mobilised at both sites.
Iluka Resources will be suspending operations at synthetic rutile kiln 2 (SR2) at the Capel rutile operations in Western Australia from February for three to six months.
Grange Resources is moving closer to producing higher quality iron ore pellets at the Savage River magnetite iron ore operations in Tasmania.
Silver Lake Resources has ramped up a plant upgrade at the Deflector copper-gold mine in Western Australia, with the project positioned for growth after the current fiscal year.
BHP and Rio Tinto have managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to remain two of Australia’s most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s Australia’s 100 report.
Australia has overcome China’s alleged coal import ban, with its coal exports increasing during December, according to Australian Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt.
Dacian Gold has finished its first quarter of solely using open pit and stockpile ore by producing 27,162 ounces of gold at the Mt Morgans mine in Western Australia, putting ...
Mount Gibson has sold 2.3 metric tonnes of iron ore in the first half of the 2021 financial year ahead of entering a new phase of operations at the Koolan ...
Perenti Global has secured more than $307 million in new work and contract extensions with Evolution Mining, Gold Fields, Western Areas and Consolidated Minerals.
Port Hedland has cleared all large vessels from the port’s anchorage as Cyclone Lucas approaches the coast of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has revealed his ambitions to build Australia’s first green steel pilot plant this year.
Newcrest Mining has commenced early works at the Havieron gold-copper joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia.
Bravus Mining and Resources (formerly Adani) has awarded DRA Global with a $140 million coal preparation contract for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland.
Byrnecut will take over as OZ Minerals’ underground mining contractor at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia after incumbent contractor, Downer, announced plans to divest its mining services business.
The Australian Government is conducting a qualification trial to deliver faster training to the mining sector.
Pilbara Minerals has finalised its acquisition of the Altura lithium project in Western Australia from Altura Mining for $201 million.
Venture Minerals has set a pathway for iron ore production at the Riley mine in Tasmania by next quarter after completing construction of the wet screening plant.
New Century Resources has secured a $14 million cost reduction for the rehabilitation of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Civmec has won contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and Alcoa of Australia across Western Australia worth a combined value of more than $100 million.
Alkane Resources is finalising feasibility plans for the Roswell and San Antonio underground mines in New South Wales in the coming months after increasing its gold production guidance by 2000 ...
BHP has capitalised on a 35 per cent increase in prices for its iron ore mined in the Pilbara by delivering a production record for the second half of 2020.
Yancoal has flagged the possibility of an underground operation at the Mount Thorley Warkworth thermal and coking coal project in New South Wales.
The Australian Human Rights Commission has found that 40 per cent of workers in the mining sector experienced sexual harassment in the past five years.
Linden Gold Alliance has awarded Mako Mining with a $46 million contract for underground mining services at the Second Fortune Gold project in Western Australia.
The South Australian Government has given Port Augusta Operations the go-ahead to build a port facility in the Upper Spencer Gulf that will service mining operations.
Queensland miners have again found themselves facing the potential of an extreme weather event as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi edged closer to Townsville this morning.
Rio Tinto has pushed its production timeframe at the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia by a year despite drilling progress made in 2020.
Newmont Mining has signed a three-year contract extension with Alliance Aviation Services, which provides air-charter services to the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
RTDrill has unveiled its latest down-the-hole hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines is hosting a record number of secondary school aged girls at the annual Girls’ Focus on Mining Camp in the Goldfields this week.
New Century Resources is anticipating a rise in zinc prices due to an increase in global demand as governments boost infrastructure projects to drive their economic recovery plans.
FLSmidth is in talks to acquire thyssenkrupp’s mining business, potentially creating further consolidation in the global mining equipment and technology space.
BHP plans to build a first-of-its-kind wind fence in Australia at the Finucane Island off the coast of Port Hedland to mitigate dust issues in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is mulling over quarantining overseas travellers returning to the state at mining camps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the state.
Resolute Mining has poured 89,888 ounces of gold in the December quarter despite disruptions at the Syama gold mine in Mali.
WA Kaolin has started building works on the production plant at the Wickepin kaolin clay project in Western Australia.
Galan Lithium has joined a band of companies in Western Australia’s South East region in acquiring part of the Greenbushes lithium strike, as it scoops up 80 per cent of ...
Rio Tinto has commenced construction of a commercial scale scandium demonstration plant at the For et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Quebec, Canada.
Weir Minerals has implemented its total asset management plan at Tronox’s mineral sands mine in Cooljarloo, Western Australia to slash maintenance costs and frequency.
Itochu Corporation plans to start divesting its thermal coal mining assets in Australia from this year.
NRW Holdings has stressed that it will not increase its $100 million takeover bid for Primero Group after declaring a final offer price for the target.
Whitehaven Coal is wary of investing in its development projects due to turbulent coal markets that have been amplified by Chinese restrictions on imports from Australia.
Rio Tinto will extend operations at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand until 2024 thanks to a new electricity agreement struck with Meridian Energy.
The Northern Territory Government has granted Core Lithium with a mining lease for the BP33 lithium deposit, which is a key component of the Finniss lithium project near Darwin.
RPMGlobal’s Strategic Design Optimiser for stope development and design will hit its first mine site in 2021 following an inaugural sale to a Canadian mine.
The Government of Mongolia will review and evaluate Rio Tinto’s plans for the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project if the development does not prove to be economically beneficial.
BHP’s in-house capital unit, BHP Ventures, has participated in Boston Metal’s $US50 million ($64 million) funding to develop a technology that converts iron ore to steel with zero carbon emissions.
Newcrest Mining has received regulatory and funding approval for the Havieron joint venture with Greatland Gold in Western Australia.
Roy Hill Iron Ore has amended its Pilbara mine proposal to significantly increase its ground disturbance footprint, incorporate a water strategy and revise waste material management.
Australian Pacific Coal is appealing the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association in opposing the extension of the Dartbrook coal mine life from 2022 ...
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has forecast a 60 per cent reduction in fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers at the state’s resources projects this week due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Austmine has received the federal government’s business grant for the annual Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence Conference and Exhibition.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has upgraded its DD210 development drill rig by introducing the DD212, a single-boom, electro-hydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development.
Gascoyne Resources has produced more than 20,000 ounces at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region for the third consecutive quarter.
Liontown Resources has taken the next step in establishing the Kathleen Valley lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, having commenced project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Lucapa Diamond Company has reaped $US5.6 million ($7.2 million) from this year’s first sale of diamonds from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
IGO has received strong support from Tianqi Lithium Energy’s shareholders for its plans to become a joint venture (JV) partner.
BHP and Toyota have joined forces to trial light electric vehicles (LEV) at the Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
The Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has docked its first LNG-fuelled vessel to commence a focus on lower emissions in the maritime industry.
Torrens Mining has made its first appearance on the ASX this week after raising $10 million to progress its gold and copper exploration in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will halt processing activities at the Ranger mine in the Northern Territory today after four decades of operation.
The Northern Territory Government has approved KGL Resources’ mining management plan to develop the Jervois copper project after the mining company completed a pre-feasibility study.
Peel Mining has regained complete ownership of its Mallee Bull copper and May Day gold deposits in New South Wales via a $17 million deal with CBH Resources.
Oxbotica plans to accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for the mining industry after being backed by a suite of global investors.
Pilbara Minerals has reached record December quarter shipments at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia while flagging a rebound in the lithium market.
Aeris Resources chairman Andre Labuschagne believes that a 260 per cent mineral resource increase at the Roses Pride deposit will revitalise the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Chalice Mining has received permission to extend exploration for the Julimar nickel-copper-platinum group element project in Western Australia to the Julimar State Forest.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned North Queensland mining companies to expect intense rainfall and potential life-threatening flash flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen crosses the state.
CIMIC Group has closed 2020 by completing the sale of a 50 per cent interest in Thiess to Elliott Advisors, with chairman Juan Santamaria saying the deal does not downplay ...