GFG Alliance drives SA iron ore sector with Whyalla steel expansion (0) December 11, 2018 GFG Alliance executive chairman Sanjeev Gupta has revealed the company is planning to construct a steel plant in Whyalla, South Australia, that will be the largest in the western world.
Northern Star releases right over Cannon gold mine (0) December 11, 2018 Northern Star Resources’ subsidiary HBJ has terminated its right-to-mine at the Southern Gold-owned Cannon gold mine in Western Australia.
Dacian delivers first ore from Allanson deposit (0) December 10, 2018 Dacian is set to reach commercial production targets at its Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia after achieving first ore at the Allanson deposit.
BHP Nickel West gains approval for Venus mine (0) December 10, 2018 BHP Nickel West has received state government approval to develop its Venus nickel sulphate deposit near Leinster in the northern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Lucapa unveils 78ct white diamond (0) December 10, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a large 78 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa, highlighting the potential of the emerging operation.
Sun Metals $300m zinc refinery expansion to create hundreds of jobs (0) December 10, 2018 Zinc producer Sun Metals Corporation is set to deliver hundreds of new roles to Queensland following state government approval of a $300 million expansion to its refinery 15km south of ...
OZ Minerals offers $1m reward for next SA discovery (0) December 7, 2018 OZ Minerals has offered a $1 million reward for the geologists or data scientists who help find its next discovery near the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.
Newmont updates Australian outlook following Super Pit incident (0) December 7, 2018 Newmont Mining expects to produce 1.5 million ounces of gold in Australia in 2019 due to lower mining rates at the Super Pit and continued stripping at Boddington in Western ...
Tribune puts faith in Philippines mining industry (0) December 7, 2018 Western Australian miner Tribune Resources has acquired 100 per cent of Prometheus Developments, which owns the high-grade Diwalwal gold project in the southern Philippines.
BHP introduces safer Saraji tyre handling system (0) December 7, 2018 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in the Bowen Basin has made the handling of heavy vehicle earth moving tyres safer with a new device.
MACA shapes up for $172m Yandal gold contracts (0) December 7, 2018 Echo Resources has signed a letter of intent to award MACA two mining contracts at the Yandal gold project in Western Australia.
Panoramic completes sale of Lanfranchi in WA (0) December 7, 2018 Panoramic Resources has agreed to sell its Lanfranchi nickel project to a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas-based Black Mountain Metals for $15.1 million, months after a formal Board decision to ...
Psychological distress, bullying headline FIFO concerns (0) December 6, 2018 In one of the most comprehensive fly-in fly-out (FIFO) research studies undertaken in Australia, rates of psychological distress, workplace bullying and burnout were found significantly higher among FIFO workers than ...
New Hope helps koala population thrive at New Acland (0) December 6, 2018 Koala populations in the area of New Hope’s New Acland coal mine in Queensland have remained relatively stable over the past two decades, the results of an independent scientific study ...
Adani regional recruitment drive ramps up (0) December 6, 2018 Adani has accelerated its search for employees to support the Carmichael mine and rail project in Queensland following the announcement that the development is now funded.
West African Resources’ Sanbrado project now fully funded (0) December 6, 2018 Gold explorer West African Resources is ready to start development of the Sanbrado gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa after securing $US200 million ($275 million) in funding.
Lynas operation in Malaysia at risk over waste dispute (0) December 5, 2018 The Malaysian Government has set Lynas licence renewal conditions related to waste removal at its Lynas Advanced Material Plant (LAMP) near Kuantan, Malaysia.
Total — a preferred mining partner (0) December 5, 2018 With decades of reliable supply and added value to our customers, Total Mining Solutions is committed to helping the mining industry reduce costs, sustain operations and provide high-quality lubrication and ...
EPIK LNG terminal to be built at Newcastle Port (0) December 5, 2018 South Korea-based Epik has signed an agreement with Port of Newcastle to develop an LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal.
New Hope on track for larger Bengalla stake (0) December 5, 2018 New Hope has sealed the deal on its acquisition of Wesfarmers’ stake in the Bengalla joint venture (JV) in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
Queensland coal industry enjoys exploration surge (0) December 5, 2018 The Queensland resources sector is experiencing increased exploration spending, particularly in the coal sector, according to a report from the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC).
Lucapa ramps up capacity at Mothae diamond mine (0) December 5, 2018 Lucapa Diamond company has commenced its commercial diamond recoveries at Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho, Southern Africa.
Tawana ceases trading following Alliance merger (0) December 5, 2018 Tawana Resources saw its last day of public trading yesterday as its long-planned merger with Alliance Mineral Assets came into effect.
The Advitech Group celebrates a 30 year contribution to industry (0) December 5, 2018 The Advitech Group has delivering science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEM&M) solutions to industry — locally, nationally and internationally — since 1988.
Western Australia leads rise in exploration spending (0) December 4, 2018 Mineral exploration is trending up, with a 3.6 per cent quarterly growth to $561.4 million in the September quarter according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Cobalt Blue puts Thackaringa JV dilution into effect (0) December 4, 2018 Cobalt Blue now holds 93.68 per cent interest in the Thackaringa cobalt project, and Broken Hill the remaining 6.32 per cent after the latter had failed to submit payment for ...
SIMPEC secures contract at Rio Tinto iron ore project (0) December 4, 2018 SIMPEC has won a $4 million contract at Rio Tinto’s $US579 million ($787 million) Robe River joint venture project, West Angelas, in the Pilbara.
Image Resources ramps up production at Boonanarring (0) December 4, 2018 Image Resources has commenced production ramp-up at its 100 per cent-owned Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
Mining committee calls for royalty reform for Australia’s regions (0) December 4, 2018 A government committee report chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended a series of steps be taken to ensure mining wealth is fairly distributed back to regional Australians.
Valmec extends Australia Pacific LNG contract (0) December 4, 2018 Valmec has been awarded $25 million of services and construction contracts, including a renewal of its long-term services contract with Origin Energy at the Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland.
Gold production to accelerate at Edna Beryl (0) December 4, 2018 Territory Resources has purchased the Edna Beryl Mining Company (EBMC) in the Northern Territory as part of its strategic alliance with Emmerson Resources.
Rio Tinto recreates life on coral reef in Western Australia (0) December 4, 2018 Rio Tinto’s commitment to environmental sustainability has proven what has never been done before: vibrancy of life can be orchestrated on human-made reef.
Rio Tinto CEO targets a reinvention of mining (0) December 3, 2018 Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques wants mining to reinvent itself and pioneer the industry into the 21st century
AVZ adds size to world’s biggest lithium-rich deposit (0) December 3, 2018 AVZ Minerals has reported an increase in the size of the world’s largest hard rock spodumene deposit at its 60 per cent-owned Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Skills shortage drives up wages (0) December 3, 2018 In the midst of mining skills shortage, the rate of employees who received a pay rise in the last year has jumped, Mining People International has revealed.
Rio Tinto ships first bauxite from Amrun (0) December 3, 2018 Rio Tinto has made its first shipment of bauxite from the Amrun project in Queensland six weeks ahead of schedule.
Mining brings economic growth to regional WA, QLD (0) December 3, 2018 Mining was a key contributor to Perth’s improving gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017–18, but the city requires “alternate sources of economic growth”, according to a new report by SGS ...
Watpac nears deal for mining and civil business (0) December 3, 2018 Watpac today revealed that it is undertaking due diligence with a potential buyer of the mining and civil part of the company.
Clive Palmer questions WA Government over CITIC dispute (0) November 30, 2018 A disagreement has emerged between the Western Australian Government and Clive Palmer over the dispute between the mining magnate’s company, Mineralogy, and China’s CITIC Pacific.
Adani’s new plan for Carmichael pleases some, surprises others (0) November 30, 2018 Adani Group’s move to self-fund development of the Carmichael mine and rail in Queensland is set to deliver on the company’s promise to create jobs and business opportunities in the ...
BHP awards Decmil contract extension at Mulla Mulla (0) November 30, 2018 Decmil Australia has won a contract extension to help bolster operations at BHP’s $US3.4 billion ($4.6 billion) South Flank project and Mining Area C in the Pilbara.
Adani declares Carmichael project 100% financed (0) November 29, 2018 India’s Adani Group plans to fund the entire Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the Galilee Basin in Queensland itself, Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow has revealed.
Iluka strike action continues at Sierra Rutile (0) November 29, 2018 Iluka Resources has faced further strike action by its workforce at the Sierra Rutile operations, drawing the intervention of the President of Sierra Leone.
Orocobre, Toyota approve $400m Olaroz lithium expansion (0) November 29, 2018 Brisbane-based Orocobre and junior joint venture partner Toyota Tsusho have agreed to a $US295 million ($404 million) Stage 2 expansion of the Salar de Olaroz lithium brine project in Argentina.
Caterpillar lowers costs with D11 dozer (0) November 29, 2018 Caterpillar has released a new Cat D11 dozer that features its latest load-sensing hydraulics and high-horsepower reverse.
Eastern Goldfields signals voluntary administration (0) November 29, 2018 Eastern Goldfields has announced that it may go into voluntary administration following the collapse of a $75 million recapitalisation.
BHP awards $250m South Flank contract to Thyssenkrupp (0) November 29, 2018 Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has won a contract to deliver the largest rail mounted stackers and reclaimers in the world to BHP’s $4.6 billion South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western ...
Tawana in the clear for Alliance merger (0) November 28, 2018 Tawana Resources has agreed to proceed with its 100 per cent acquisition by Alliance Mineral Assets, following fears that the merged company might not be able to trade on the ...
BHP discovery near Olympic Dam drives junior activity (0) November 28, 2018 Junior miners Cohiba Minerals and Auroch Minerals have talked up the potential of their projects in the wake of BHP’s revelation of a discovery near Olympic Dam in South Australia.
McLanahan showcases flagship NSW facility (0) November 28, 2018 McLanahan will celebrate the recent launch of its new 18,000 square metre manufacturing facility at Cameron Park in New South Wales with a private tour on Friday.
WA Government to ban fracking on 98% of land (0) November 28, 2018 The Western Australian Government has banned hydraulic fracturing over 98 per cent of the state, with traditional owners and farmers having the right to say no to fracking production for ...
The next projects to boost NSW mining (0) November 28, 2018 Twenty-five projects worth almost $11 billion are lined up at various planning stages over the next two decades in New South Wales.
RCR Tomlinson collapse highlights subcontractor crisis (0) November 27, 2018 The Australian Subcontractors Association (ASA) has called on the government to provide greater protection for subcontractors in the wake of engineering firm RCR Tomlinson’s recent administration woes.
BHP unveils copper discovery near Olympic Dam (0) November 27, 2018 BHP has identified iron oxide, copper, gold mineralised system near Australia’s largest reserve of copper and uranium ore, the Olympic Dam operations in South Australia.
Stanmore Coal rejects $240m takeover offer (0) November 27, 2018 The board of Stanmore Coal has turned down Golden Investments’ $240 million takeover bid, calling it “inadequate”.
Cadia East bounces back as Australia’s top gold producer (0) November 26, 2018 Australian gold production was only a few thousand ounces shy of the previous quarter, totalling 81 tonnes during the third quarter of 2018 and contributing to $16 billion in annual ...
Yancoal makes bid for Hong Kong listing with public offer (0) November 26, 2018 Yancoal has announced an initial public offer on the Hong Kong stock exchange that would see the company become listed on both the Australian and Hong Kong stock exchange.
SIMPEC awarded second contract at Iluka project (0) November 26, 2018 Iluka Resources has awarded a $1.7 million contract to SIMPEC for its new mineral sands mine development at Cataby in Western Australia.
Bis wins Whitehaven contract extension at Gunnedah (0) November 26, 2018 Whitehaven Coal has awarded mining services company Bis a contract extension to provide haulage services at its Tarrawonga and Rocglen coal mine in New South Wales.
Equipment shortage looms in stronger commodities market (0) November 23, 2018 An increase in demand for commodities globally has led to tightening access to mining equipment and labour, an Ernst & Young (EY) report revealed.
RCR Tomlinson goes into administration (0) November 23, 2018 Perth-based engineering company RCR Tomlinson has appointed administrators due to financial issues.
BHP CFO pushes for greater mining investment (0) November 22, 2018 BHP chief financial officer Peter Beaven has called for improved investment strategies in the mining industry to help aid medium and long-term growth for companies.
TNG obtains mineral leases for Mount Peake project (0) November 22, 2018 TNG Limited has been granted four mineral leases in its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project by the Northern Territory Government.
The race down under for lithium (0) November 22, 2018 Australia’s mid-tier mining sector is observed to charge ahead due to a surging and cautious demand for advanced technologies in 2018.
MinRes reveals $1.6bn Wodgina lithium agreement with Albemarle (0) November 22, 2018 Albemarle Corporation has secured an exclusivity agreement with Mineral Resources to potentially acquire half of the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia for $US1.15 billion ($1.58 billion).
Australia’s first Scania XT trucks head to the Pilbara (0) November 21, 2018 Scania’s first new truck generation XT mining chassis have arrived in Australia for work with a mining company in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Australian Mines moves $1.3bn Sconi project to next step (0) November 21, 2018 Australian Mines has released its bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland, revealing a capital requirement of $US974 million ($1.35 billion).
NRW pursues more growth after record year (0) November 21, 2018 NRW Holdings’ leadership is confident of the company’s contract prospects as it heads into the 2019 financial year.
RCR Tomlinson served class action due to share drop (0) November 21, 2018 Engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has requested an extension to its voluntary market suspension following news of a class action filed by a law firm on behalf of its shareholders.
BHP Nickel West mine receives EPA backing (0) November 21, 2018 BHP Billiton Nickel West proposal to build and operate a nickel sulphide mine near Leinster in Western Australia has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Greatland Gold excites with Paterson gold results (0) November 21, 2018 Greatland Gold has generated even more interest in the Paterson Province in Western Australia after announcing exciting results from its latest round of drilling in the region.
Caterpillar underground loader impresses during trials (0) November 21, 2018 Caterpillar has launched the Cat R1700 underground mining loader, which features a new design that has delivered high productivity and efficiency during field trials and in production studies.
Rio Tinto advances Citadel exploration venture (0) November 20, 2018 Rio Tinto subsidiary Rio Tinto Exploration has commenced the first of geophysical airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey at the Citadel Project in its farm-in with Antipa Minerals.
BHP ends longstanding dispute with Australian Tax Office (0) November 20, 2018 BHP has settled a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding taxes that were allegedly owed by the mining major over a 15-year period.
OZ Minerals awards FIFO contract to Cobham (0) November 20, 2018 Cobham Aviation Services has secured a three-year contract with OZ Minerals to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services between Adelaide, Port Augusta and the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Ausmex advances Canteen prospect with Newcrest (0) November 20, 2018 Ausmex has identified two prospective drill targets in an area shared with Newcrest Mining’s Canteen prospect near Cloncurry, Queensland.
Indonesian miner bids for Stanmore Coal (0) November 20, 2018 The Queensland-focused coal miner is the target of a $240 million takeover offer from a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Golden Energy and Resources.
Creating a progressive workforce (0) November 19, 2018 Australian Mining speaks to Josh Bryant about the changes he has made at Mitchell Services that led to him winning the 2018 Sick Safety Advocacy Award.
Austmine shares highlights from British Columbia mining mission (0) November 19, 2018 Austmine recently completed its first ever mining mission to British Columbia, Canada, a province rich with minerals ranging from high-quality met coal to copper and gold.
BHP finds brake failure as cause of train derailment (0) November 19, 2018 BHP’s preliminary internal investigation has found that the derailment of its iron ore freight train earlier this month was caused by a brake failure.
APA to expand gas footprint in WA Goldfields with contract renewal (0) November 19, 2018 Australia’s leading energy infrastructure provider APA Group has announced that it is extending its pipeline services to an existing mining customer in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to supply ethical aluminium for Nespresso coffee pods (0) November 19, 2018 Rio Tinto will be the first mining company to supply responsibly-sourced aluminium under an ethical standard for the production of coffee capsules after joining forces with Nespresso.
The Coal Nine Yards: Moranbah North’s winning streak (0) November 19, 2018 Anglo American’s Moranbah North operation has been recognised as SEW Eurodrive Coal Mine of the Year at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for the fourth time.
Image launches production at Boonanarring (0) November 19, 2018 Image Resources has achieved first production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
Pink diamond sells for world record price (0) November 16, 2018 A pink diamond that was first cut in the 1920s has reached a world-record sum at a Christie’s auction in Geneva.
Primero bolstered by contract win at South Flank (0) November 16, 2018 Contract engineering company Primero has secured a major contract at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Mining leads Australia’s job growth (0) November 16, 2018 The mining, resources and energy industry has joined healthcare and IT as one of the top three drivers of job ad growth in Australia.
Fortescue keeps focus on core iron ore business (0) November 16, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group, in celebrating its achievements in the past 2018 financial year, has reinforced its focus on building sustainable mines of the future.
Gender pay gap improves in mining (0) November 15, 2018 The Australian mining industry has closed the pay discrepancy gap between genders, according to a federal government report.
Adani confirms future amidst Asian coal demand strength (0) November 15, 2018 Adani Mining has reasserted the prospects of its Carmichael project in regional Queensland as the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that coal has made a recent comeback.
Cyclone project leads charge for WA zircon sector (0) November 15, 2018 Diatreme Resources has released a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Cyclone zircon project in Western Australia that forecasts it will cost $135.7 million to develop.
Northern Star terminates HBJ gold mine contract (0) November 15, 2018 Northern Star Resources has terminated its contract with Westgold Resources’ contracting business Australian Contract Mining (ACM) on a ‘without cause’ basis.
QLD mining companies to foot costs for abandoned mines (0) November 15, 2018 The Queensland State Government has passed a reform bill that means mining companies working in the state will now financially contribute to rehabilitation costs for abandoned mines.
Kalamazoo offloads Snake Well gold project to Adaman (0) November 15, 2018 Kalamazoo Resources is selling its Snake Well gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia to Adaman Resources for $7 million.
Epiroc releases latest battery-operated equipment (0) November 15, 2018 Epiroc has unveiled its second generation of battery-operated machines that have been designed to lower costs and make underground mining a healthier work environment.
Woodside CEO pushes for carbon policy overhaul (0) November 14, 2018 Woodside Energy chief executive Peter Coleman has encouraged large resources companies to take action on preventing climate change and form “a low-carbon society”.
Northern Star offers $150m to buy out East Kundana JV (0) November 14, 2018 Northern Star Resources has bid $150 million to acquire the 49 per cent stake it does not already own of the East Kundana joint venture in Western Australia from Tribune ...
ExxonMobil: Shovel lubrication solutions (0) November 14, 2018 This service is designed to optimise lubricant application and help enhance production through long equipment life and equipment reliability – which can help lower maintenance costs.
Broken Hill, Cobalt Blue in dispute over Thackaringa JV (0) November 14, 2018 Broken Hill Prospecting has issued a dispute notice to joint venture (JV) partner Cobalt Blue Holdings over the Thackaringa cobalt project near Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Meet the ifm experts — Darryl Blackeby (0) November 14, 2018 Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby — an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras).
Ramelius raises takeover offer for Explaurum (0) November 14, 2018 Ramelius Resources has sweetened its takeover offer for Explaurum by an additional 5 cents cash for each of the target’s share.
Rio Tinto delivers record Argyle Pink Diamonds tender (0) November 13, 2018 The tender featured 63 rare pink, red and violet diamonds from Rio’s Kimberley, Western Australia-based Argyle mine, including six hero diamonds, featured at the tender, named Magnificent Argyle.
Roy Hill bolsters iron ore trade ties with China (0) November 13, 2018 Roy Hill has signed two memoranda of understanding with Chinese companies during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Senex development of Roma North to deliver QLD jobs (0) November 13, 2018 Senex has launched construction of a gas processing facility and pipeline as part of its wider Western Surat gas project in Queensland.
BMSA: Adding customer value (0) November 12, 2018 Few companies understand your business like you do. Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia is one that does.
The benefits of layflat hoses in mine dewatering (0) November 12, 2018 Crusader Hose is the developer of the Flexibore 250 series flexible riser hose. National sales manager Daniel Seow discusses what it can bring to mine dewatering.
Pilbara Minerals approves Pilgangoora stage two expansion (0) November 12, 2018 Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with the stage two expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia after its board approved the project.
Mining ramp-up ignites bonanza for used equipment (0) November 12, 2018 Queensland-based auctioneer Lloyds has noted a large uptake of used equipment sales in the civil and mining industries due to an increase in works.
IGO to further Encounter’s Yeneena project (0) November 12, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Encounter in advancing the latter’s Yeneena copper-cobalt project in the Paterson province in Western Australia.
WA iron ore industry suffers another train derailment (0) November 12, 2018 Mineral Resources has revealed that about 30 iron ore wagons returning to its Koolyanobbing iron ore mine in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have derailed.
Radioline: The wireless system for extended systems (0) November 12, 2018 Radioline is the wireless system for extended systems. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel, without any programming.
Caterpillar introduces latest ultra-class trucks (0) November 9, 2018 Caterpillar has expanded its range of ultra-class mining trucks with a pair of new vehicles, the Cat 798 AC and Cat 796 AC.
More lithium jobs for WA after Albemarle approval (0) November 9, 2018 Albemarle Corp’s proposed Kemerton lithium plant in the South West region in Western Australia has received its environmental approval from the state government.
OceanaGold orders Glencore IsaMill technology (0) November 9, 2018 OceanaGold’s Haile open pit gold mine in South Carolina is to benefit from the installation of a Glencore Technology M10,000 IsaMill for ultrafine grinding.
Woodside to extend life of North West Shelf beyond 2025 (0) November 9, 2018 Woodside Energy has agreed to process the gas resources of Chevron’s Clio-Acme fields and the Woodside-led Browse joint venture at its North West Shelf facilities on Burrup Peninsula in Western ...
MinRes executes McIntosh JV with Hexagon Resources (0) November 9, 2018 Mineral Resources and Hexagon Resources have signed their joint venture (JV) agreement over the McIntosh graphite project in northern Western Australia.
Peabody’s Wilkie Creek rehabilitation creates jobs (0) November 8, 2018 Peabody Australia’s former Wilkie Creek coal mine has been transitioned to post-rehabilitation land uses, during which the company employed 100 per cent of its workforce from the local community of ...
BHP to focus on rail upgrades following runaway train (0) November 8, 2018 BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie says the company will continue to invest in its rail structure in light of Monday’s derailment of a BHP iron ore train in the ...
Boart Longyear launches bits that ‘cut faster and last longer’ (0) November 8, 2018 Drilling-focused US equipment company Boart Longyear has introduced a new series of diamond drilling bits that promise to double penetration rates compared to the competition.
Fortescue awards automation contract to Thiess (0) November 8, 2018 Thiess will install autonomous haulage technology at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek iron ore operation in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
BHP lines up exploration licences with $859m bid (0) November 8, 2018 BHP has won the bids to acquire a full ownership and operatorship of exploration licenses for two oil blocks in the offshore Orphan Basin, Eastern Canada.
Fortescue signs eight agreements with Chinese steel mills (0) November 8, 2018 Fortescue has secured eight memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese steel mills during the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
Queensland Land Court gives New Acland expansion New Hope (0) November 8, 2018 The Queensland Land Court has granted New Hope Group a conditional recommendation that the company receive a Stage 3 mining lease and associated environmental amendment applications for the New Acland ...
First ore train leaves Koolyanobbing since MinRes takeover (0) November 8, 2018 Mineral Resources has secured a milestone at the Koolyanobbing iron ore operation by delivering its first fully loaded train from the site to the Port of Esperance.
Epiroc keeps up momentum with another acquisition (0) November 7, 2018 Epiroc continues with its string of acquisitions with the takeover of Innovative Mining Products in Johannesburg in South Africa for an undisclosed amount.
BHP derails runaway train in Pilbara (0) November 7, 2018 A BHP iron ore train has derailed in the Pilbara region of Western Australia while attempting to deliver an iron ore shipment from Newman to Port Hedland.
Rio Tinto offloads NT uranium asset to Laramide (0) November 7, 2018 Rio Tinto has finalised its sale of the Murphy uranium tenements in the Northern Territory to Canadian company Laramide Resources.
Sedgman scoops $100m of coal contracts (0) November 7, 2018 Sedgman has been awarded $100 million of contracts with Mach Energy and QCoal to operate and maintain the Mount Pleasant and Byerwen coal handling and preparation plants (CHPP).
New Hope hits QLD record at New Acland (0) November 5, 2018 New Hope Group’s New Acland coal mine has received recognition from the Queensland Government for having the single largest area of certified rehabilitation of any open cut coal mine in ...
University of South Australia helps overcome skills gap (0) November 5, 2018 The University of South Australia will be attracting talent pools to the Australian minerals industry by developing an immersive virtual reality education and outreach program.
McLanahan’s big plans (0) November 5, 2018 As McLanahan continues to grow with the opening of a new flagship facility in New South Wales, Australian Mining talks to APAC sales and marketing director Chris Knowles about the ...
Andrew Forrest purchases $15m in Fortescue shares (0) November 5, 2018 Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has increased his holding in the company from 32.46 per cent to 33.87 per cent with the purchase of $US10.6 million ($15 million) of stock.
Emerging conveyor manufacturer delivers breakthrough (0) November 5, 2018 Conveyor Manufacturers Australia co-founder and director Ben Smith tells Australian Mining how the company developed a design philosophy that challenges the status quo.
How the Melbourne Cup is made (0) November 5, 2018 This year’s Melbourne Cup trophy has been made from gold from Evolution Mining’s Mt Rawdon gold mine in Queensland.
Kidman secures Mitsui offtake agreement (0) November 5, 2018 Kidman Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement with Japan’s Mitsui for the supply of lithium hydroxide from the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
Two dual winners recognised with METS Ignited Collaboration Award (0) November 5, 2018 Two joint partners Unearthed and Newcrest Mining as well as Core Resources and Mineral Technologies have won the METS Ignited Collaboration Award for 2018 because judges were blown away by ...
Tragic incident at Bengalla mine in Muswellbrook (0) November 5, 2018 Bengalla Mining Company has suspended its operations following the death of a man in an onsite accident at the Bengalla coal mine in Muswellbrook, New South Wales.
Strata Worldwide: Helping to protect miners (0) November 5, 2018 In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
TNG awards FEED contract to SMS Group (0) November 2, 2018 TNG Limited has appointed its metallurgical plant supplier and development partner SMS group to commence the key front-end engineering and design process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern ...
Evolution chair backs mid-tier strategy in gold sector (0) November 2, 2018 Evolution Mining executive chair Jake Klein believes the gold industry is suffering from “cognitive bias” regarding prices for the precious metal.
Kirkland Lake on target for 300,000oz at Fosterville (0) November 2, 2018 Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria is on track to reach its 2018 production guidance on the back of a record nine-month output.
GFG Alliance executive chairman Sanjeev Gupta has revealed the company is planning to construct a steel plant in Whyalla, South Australia, that will be the largest in the western world.
Northern Star Resources’ subsidiary HBJ has terminated its right-to-mine at the Southern Gold-owned Cannon gold mine in Western Australia.
Dacian is set to reach commercial production targets at its Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia after achieving first ore at the Allanson deposit.
Fleetwood Australia has received a contract extension from Rio Tinto at Karratha in Western Australia for a further one year period.
BHP Nickel West has received state government approval to develop its Venus nickel sulphate deposit near Leinster in the northern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a large 78 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa, highlighting the potential of the emerging operation.
Zinc producer Sun Metals Corporation is set to deliver hundreds of new roles to Queensland following state government approval of a $300 million expansion to its refinery 15km south of ...
OZ Minerals has offered a $1 million reward for the geologists or data scientists who help find its next discovery near the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.
Westgold Resources has decided to sell the majority of its lithium royalties instead of its previously planned demerger.
Newmont Mining expects to produce 1.5 million ounces of gold in Australia in 2019 due to lower mining rates at the Super Pit and continued stripping at Boddington in Western ...
An Ernst & Young report has named the licence to operate as the leading risk facing the mining and metals industries over the next two years.
Rio Tinto has reopened its New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter’s (NZAS) Potline 4 at Tiwai Point on the South Island.
Western Australian miner Tribune Resources has acquired 100 per cent of Prometheus Developments, which owns the high-grade Diwalwal gold project in the southern Philippines.
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in the Bowen Basin has made the handling of heavy vehicle earth moving tyres safer with a new device.
Echo Resources has signed a letter of intent to award MACA two mining contracts at the Yandal gold project in Western Australia.
Panoramic Resources has agreed to sell its Lanfranchi nickel project to a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas-based Black Mountain Metals for $15.1 million, months after a formal Board decision to ...
An Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) survey suggests Australia should adopt a less regulated approach in order to future proof its workforce.
In one of the most comprehensive fly-in fly-out (FIFO) research studies undertaken in Australia, rates of psychological distress, workplace bullying and burnout were found significantly higher among FIFO workers than ...
Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have increased their annual production forecast for the Gruyere gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
Koala populations in the area of New Hope’s New Acland coal mine in Queensland have remained relatively stable over the past two decades, the results of an independent scientific study ...
Paladin Energy is taking steps to progress the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in preparation for a decision to take the mine out of care and maintenance.
Adani has accelerated its search for employees to support the Carmichael mine and rail project in Queensland following the announcement that the development is now funded.
By monitoring blast movement, the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project reduced misclassification and recovered $335,000 in one blast
Gold explorer West African Resources is ready to start development of the Sanbrado gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa after securing $US200 million ($275 million) in funding.
Sandvik has secured an agreement with Nokia to further develop its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the mining industry.
The Malaysian Government has set Lynas licence renewal conditions related to waste removal at its Lynas Advanced Material Plant (LAMP) near Kuantan, Malaysia.
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South Korea-based Epik has signed an agreement with Port of Newcastle to develop an LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal.
New Hope has sealed the deal on its acquisition of Wesfarmers’ stake in the Bengalla joint venture (JV) in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
The Queensland resources sector is experiencing increased exploration spending, particularly in the coal sector, according to a report from the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC).
Lucapa Diamond company has commenced its commercial diamond recoveries at Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho, Southern Africa.
Tawana Resources saw its last day of public trading yesterday as its long-planned merger with Alliance Mineral Assets came into effect.
Havilah Resources has reported the discovery of a significant iron ore deposit in the Grants Iron Ore Basin in South Australia.
Wolff Mining has received the Contract Miner of the Year Award for its innovative work at the Curragh mine in Queensland.
The Advitech Group has delivering science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEM&M) solutions to industry — locally, nationally and internationally — since 1988.
Mineral exploration is trending up, with a 3.6 per cent quarterly growth to $561.4 million in the September quarter according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Cobalt Blue now holds 93.68 per cent interest in the Thackaringa cobalt project, and Broken Hill the remaining 6.32 per cent after the latter had failed to submit payment for ...
SIMPEC has won a $4 million contract at Rio Tinto’s $US579 million ($787 million) Robe River joint venture project, West Angelas, in the Pilbara.
Image Resources has commenced production ramp-up at its 100 per cent-owned Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
A government committee report chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended a series of steps be taken to ensure mining wealth is fairly distributed back to regional Australians.
Valmec has been awarded $25 million of services and construction contracts, including a renewal of its long-term services contract with Origin Energy at the Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland.
Territory Resources has purchased the Edna Beryl Mining Company (EBMC) in the Northern Territory as part of its strategic alliance with Emmerson Resources.
Rio Tinto’s commitment to environmental sustainability has proven what has never been done before: vibrancy of life can be orchestrated on human-made reef.
Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques wants mining to reinvent itself and pioneer the industry into the 21st century
Fortescue Metals Group is preparing to meet changing Chinese demand for iron ore with its new West Pilbara Fines product.
AVZ Minerals has reported an increase in the size of the world’s largest hard rock spodumene deposit at its 60 per cent-owned Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kirkland Lake Gold is confident the best is yet to come from its Fosterville mine near Bendigo.
In the midst of mining skills shortage, the rate of employees who received a pay rise in the last year has jumped, Mining People International has revealed.
Rio Tinto has made its first shipment of bauxite from the Amrun project in Queensland six weeks ahead of schedule.
Mining was a key contributor to Perth’s improving gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017–18, but the city requires “alternate sources of economic growth”, according to a new report by SGS ...
Watpac today revealed that it is undertaking due diligence with a potential buyer of the mining and civil part of the company.
The Fosterville gold mine in Victoria continues to be a star performer of Kirkland Lake Gold, which is set to achieve another production record this quarter and exceed its 2018 ...
A disagreement has emerged between the Western Australian Government and Clive Palmer over the dispute between the mining magnate’s company, Mineralogy, and China’s CITIC Pacific.
Brisbane-based Alliance Aviation Services has extended an air charter contract with BHP Nickel West by five years.
Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Buxton Resources to advance its Double Magic-Merlin nickel-copper project in the West Kimberley region, Western Australia.
Decmil Australia has won a contract extension to help bolster operations at BHP’s $US3.4 billion ($4.6 billion) South Flank project and Mining Area C in the Pilbara.
India’s Adani Group plans to fund the entire Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the Galilee Basin in Queensland itself, Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow has revealed.
Iluka Resources has faced further strike action by its workforce at the Sierra Rutile operations, drawing the intervention of the President of Sierra Leone.
Brisbane-based Orocobre and junior joint venture partner Toyota Tsusho have agreed to a $US295 million ($404 million) Stage 2 expansion of the Salar de Olaroz lithium brine project in Argentina.
Caterpillar has released a new Cat D11 dozer that features its latest load-sensing hydraulics and high-horsepower reverse.
Eastern Goldfields has announced that it may go into voluntary administration following the collapse of a $75 million recapitalisation.
Rio Tinto has approved a $US2.6 billion ($3.5 billion) investment in the Koodaideri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has won a contract to deliver the largest rail mounted stackers and reclaimers in the world to BHP’s $4.6 billion South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western ...
Tawana Resources has agreed to proceed with its 100 per cent acquisition by Alliance Mineral Assets, following fears that the merged company might not be able to trade on the ...
Junior miners Cohiba Minerals and Auroch Minerals have talked up the potential of their projects in the wake of BHP’s revelation of a discovery near Olympic Dam in South Australia.
McLanahan will celebrate the recent launch of its new 18,000 square metre manufacturing facility at Cameron Park in New South Wales with a private tour on Friday.
Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson and chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques have commented on the importance of tackling climate change issues.
The Western Australian Government has banned hydraulic fracturing over 98 per cent of the state, with traditional owners and farmers having the right to say no to fracking production for ...
Anglo American is formally moving to a 30-day payment policy for small- and medium-sized businesses in Australia.
Twenty-five projects worth almost $11 billion are lined up at various planning stages over the next two decades in New South Wales.
Understanding some of the broader challenges that the mining industry faces allows the team at SMC to provide the best possible support.
The Australian Subcontractors Association (ASA) has called on the government to provide greater protection for subcontractors in the wake of engineering firm RCR Tomlinson’s recent administration woes.
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its 68.62 per cent stake in Rössing Uranium to China National Uranium Corporation (CNUC) for up to $US106.5 million ($147.6 million).
BHP has identified iron oxide, copper, gold mineralised system near Australia’s largest reserve of copper and uranium ore, the Olympic Dam operations in South Australia.
The board of Stanmore Coal has turned down Golden Investments’ $240 million takeover bid, calling it “inadequate”.
BHP has changed its procurement policies, extending preferred payment terms of 30 days to all Australian businesses in local areas.
New Hope Corporation has secured deals with minority partners Taipower and Mitsui to cement a controlling stake in the Bengalla thermal coal mine in New South Wales.
The latest version of the Miller Big Blue 800X – a multi-arc, three phase engine-driven welding machine – is now available. The new release Big Blue 800X Duo Air Pak ...
The Kalgoorlie Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia is being expanded for the first time in nearly a decade.
Galaxy Resources has completed the sale of its northern tenements at the Salar del Hombre Muerto in Argentina to POSCO.
Hitachi has joined forces with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to develop technologies for mining equipment.
Australian gold production was only a few thousand ounces shy of the previous quarter, totalling 81 tonnes during the third quarter of 2018 and contributing to $16 billion in annual ...
Yancoal has announced an initial public offer on the Hong Kong stock exchange that would see the company become listed on both the Australian and Hong Kong stock exchange.
MacMines Austasia has received the environmental nod from the Queensland Government for its greenfield China Stone coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
Iluka Resources has awarded a $1.7 million contract to SIMPEC for its new mineral sands mine development at Cataby in Western Australia.
Whitehaven Coal has awarded mining services company Bis a contract extension to provide haulage services at its Tarrawonga and Rocglen coal mine in New South Wales.
Australian Potash has completed its final brine transfer into the final harvest pond at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia.
An increase in demand for commodities globally has led to tightening access to mining equipment and labour, an Ernst & Young (EY) report revealed.
Red 5 and Northern Star have celebrated anniversaries at the Darlot and Kanowna Belle gold mines.
Northern Star internal contractor Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS) has delivered the highest ore recovery in the life of its gold operation in the Kalgoorlie within two months.
Lithium Australia has produced lithium-ion (Li-ION) battery material directly from mine waste using its SiLeach process.
Fortescue Metals Group has agreed to fund CSIRO’s hydrogen R&D and select technologies for the next five years.
Perth-based engineering company RCR Tomlinson has appointed administrators due to financial issues.
BHP chief financial officer Peter Beaven has called for improved investment strategies in the mining industry to help aid medium and long-term growth for companies.
TNG Limited has been granted four mineral leases in its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project by the Northern Territory Government.
Evolution Mining has greenlit an expansion to the Cowal gold processing plant in New South Wales 12 months ahead of plan.
Australia’s mid-tier mining sector is observed to charge ahead due to a surging and cautious demand for advanced technologies in 2018.
Albemarle Corporation has secured an exclusivity agreement with Mineral Resources to potentially acquire half of the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia for $US1.15 billion ($1.58 billion).
Scania’s first new truck generation XT mining chassis have arrived in Australia for work with a mining company in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Australian Mines has released its bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland, revealing a capital requirement of $US974 million ($1.35 billion).
A dual-fuel hybrid truck trialled at New Hope Group’s New Acland mine in Queensland has captured the attention of the global mining industry.
NRW Holdings’ leadership is confident of the company’s contract prospects as it heads into the 2019 financial year.
BHP Billiton Nickel West proposal to build and operate a nickel sulphide mine near Leinster in Western Australia has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Neometals plans to update its Barrambie definitive feasibility study (DFS) next year, a decade after it was first released.
Greatland Gold has generated even more interest in the Paterson Province in Western Australia after announcing exciting results from its latest round of drilling in the region.
Caterpillar has launched the Cat R1700 underground mining loader, which features a new design that has delivered high productivity and efficiency during field trials and in production studies.
Rio Tinto subsidiary Rio Tinto Exploration has commenced the first of geophysical airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey at the Citadel Project in its farm-in with Antipa Minerals.
New Century Resources’ first shipment from the restarted Century zinc mine in Queensland has arrived in China.
BHP has settled a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding taxes that were allegedly owed by the mining major over a 15-year period.
Cobham Aviation Services has secured a three-year contract with OZ Minerals to provide fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services between Adelaide, Port Augusta and the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Nepean Mining will design and deliver key equipment and infrastructure at Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Ironbark No. 1 coking coal project in Queensland.
Ausmex has identified two prospective drill targets in an area shared with Newcrest Mining’s Canteen prospect near Cloncurry, Queensland.
The Queensland-focused coal miner is the target of a $240 million takeover offer from a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Golden Energy and Resources.
Australian Mining speaks to Josh Bryant about the changes he has made at Mitchell Services that led to him winning the 2018 Sick Safety Advocacy Award.
Austmine recently completed its first ever mining mission to British Columbia, Canada, a province rich with minerals ranging from high-quality met coal to copper and gold.
BHP’s preliminary internal investigation has found that the derailment of its iron ore freight train earlier this month was caused by a brake failure.
Australia’s leading energy infrastructure provider APA Group has announced that it is extending its pipeline services to an existing mining customer in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto will be the first mining company to supply responsibly-sourced aluminium under an ethical standard for the production of coffee capsules after joining forces with Nespresso.
Pilbara Minerals has officially opened the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, with steady plans to progress its stage two expansion to 5Mt/y.
Anglo American’s Moranbah North operation has been recognised as SEW Eurodrive Coal Mine of the Year at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for the fourth time.
Image Resources has achieved first production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
National Group’s mine contracting business, National Mining Services, has delivered a Liebherr R 9800 excavator and three Komatsu 930E dump trucks to assist Idemitsu in boosting its production at the ...
A pink diamond that was first cut in the 1920s has reached a world-record sum at a Christie’s auction in Geneva.
Contract engineering company Primero has secured a major contract at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
The mining, resources and energy industry has joined healthcare and IT as one of the top three drivers of job ad growth in Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group, in celebrating its achievements in the past 2018 financial year, has reinforced its focus on building sustainable mines of the future.
Cat mining trucks working within the MineStar Command for hauling automation solution have reached one billion tonnes hauled.
The Australian mining industry has closed the pay discrepancy gap between genders, according to a federal government report.
Diatreme Resources has released a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Cyclone zircon project in Western Australia that forecasts it will cost $135.7 million to develop.
Northern Star Resources has terminated its contract with Westgold Resources’ contracting business Australian Contract Mining (ACM) on a ‘without cause’ basis.
Kalamazoo Resources is selling its Snake Well gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia to Adaman Resources for $7 million.
Metso has collaborated with Rockwell Automation to launch an expanded Metso Metrics that maximises the performance of comminution circuits.
Epiroc has unveiled its second generation of battery-operated machines that have been designed to lower costs and make underground mining a healthier work environment.
The Pike River mine drift will be re-entered, eight years since multiple explosions occurred at the mine on November 19, 2010.
Newcrest Mining has entered a farm-in agreement with Canadian company Mirasol Resources at the Altazor gold project in northern Chile.
Woodside Energy chief executive Peter Coleman has encouraged large resources companies to take action on preventing climate change and form “a low-carbon society”.
Western Australian gold producers Silver Lake Resources and Doray Minerals have entered into an agreement to merge into a new company.
Northern Star Resources has bid $150 million to acquire the 49 per cent stake it does not already own of the East Kundana joint venture in Western Australia from Tribune ...
This service is designed to optimise lubricant application and help enhance production through long equipment life and equipment reliability – which can help lower maintenance costs.
Broken Hill Prospecting has issued a dispute notice to joint venture (JV) partner Cobalt Blue Holdings over the Thackaringa cobalt project near Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Meet product sales manager Darryl Blackeby — an expert in the vision and identification product range of ifm (such as sensor cameras).
Ramelius Resources has sweetened its takeover offer for Explaurum by an additional 5 cents cash for each of the target’s share.
National Group has rented five Liebherr T 282 C ultra-class trucks to BHP at the Peak Downs coal mine in the Bowen Basin, northern Queensland.
The tender featured 63 rare pink, red and violet diamonds from Rio’s Kimberley, Western Australia-based Argyle mine, including six hero diamonds, featured at the tender, named Magnificent Argyle.
Roy Hill has signed two memoranda of understanding with Chinese companies during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
Senex has launched construction of a gas processing facility and pipeline as part of its wider Western Surat gas project in Queensland.
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Crusader Hose is the developer of the Flexibore 250 series flexible riser hose. National sales manager Daniel Seow discusses what it can bring to mine dewatering.
Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with the stage two expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia after its board approved the project.
Queensland-based auctioneer Lloyds has noted a large uptake of used equipment sales in the civil and mining industries due to an increase in works.
Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Encounter in advancing the latter’s Yeneena copper-cobalt project in the Paterson province in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto has completed a wharf and land sale to joint venture group LNG Canada for $576 million.
Sheffield Resources subsidiary Thunderbird Operations has awarded a $366.3 million mineral sands contract to GR Engineering Services.
Mineral Resources has revealed that about 30 iron ore wagons returning to its Koolyanobbing iron ore mine in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia have derailed.
Radioline is the wireless system for extended systems. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel, without any programming.
Caterpillar has expanded its range of ultra-class mining trucks with a pair of new vehicles, the Cat 798 AC and Cat 796 AC.
Albemarle Corp’s proposed Kemerton lithium plant in the South West region in Western Australia has received its environmental approval from the state government.
OceanaGold’s Haile open pit gold mine in South Carolina is to benefit from the installation of a Glencore Technology M10,000 IsaMill for ultrafine grinding.
Woodside Energy has agreed to process the gas resources of Chevron’s Clio-Acme fields and the Woodside-led Browse joint venture at its North West Shelf facilities on Burrup Peninsula in Western ...
Altura Mining and Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium have signed a significant three-year lithium offtake deal.
Mineral Resources and Hexagon Resources have signed their joint venture (JV) agreement over the McIntosh graphite project in northern Western Australia.
Newcrest Mining is pulling out of a joint venture opportunity with gold explorer Alice Queen.
Peabody Australia’s former Wilkie Creek coal mine has been transitioned to post-rehabilitation land uses, during which the company employed 100 per cent of its workforce from the local community of ...
Drilling-focused US equipment company Boart Longyear has introduced a new series of diamond drilling bits that promise to double penetration rates compared to the competition.
Thiess will install autonomous haulage technology at Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek iron ore operation in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
BHP has won the bids to acquire a full ownership and operatorship of exploration licenses for two oil blocks in the offshore Orphan Basin, Eastern Canada.
Fortescue has secured eight memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese steel mills during the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The Queensland Land Court has granted New Hope Group a conditional recommendation that the company receive a Stage 3 mining lease and associated environmental amendment applications for the New Acland ...
Mineral Resources has secured a milestone at the Koolyanobbing iron ore operation by delivering its first fully loaded train from the site to the Port of Esperance.
Autonomous drone startup Emesent has raised $3.5 million for its Hovermap system for underground mining.
Epiroc continues with its string of acquisitions with the takeover of Innovative Mining Products in Johannesburg in South Africa for an undisclosed amount.
Rio Tinto has finalised its sale of the Murphy uranium tenements in the Northern Territory to Canadian company Laramide Resources.
Peabody Australia has reached a 20-year milestone at its Coppabella coal mine in central Queensland.
Strandline Resources will launch a $3 million share placement to progress its mineral sands projects in Tanzania and Western Australia toward development and production.
Sedgman has been awarded $100 million of contracts with Mach Energy and QCoal to operate and maintain the Mount Pleasant and Byerwen coal handling and preparation plants (CHPP).
New Hope Group’s New Acland coal mine has received recognition from the Queensland Government for having the single largest area of certified rehabilitation of any open cut coal mine in ...
The University of South Australia will be attracting talent pools to the Australian minerals industry by developing an immersive virtual reality education and outreach program.
Coolgardie Minerals has commenced gold ore production at the Geko project near Coolgardie, Western Australia.
As McLanahan continues to grow with the opening of a new flagship facility in New South Wales, Australian Mining talks to APAC sales and marketing director Chris Knowles about the ...
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has increased his holding in the company from 32.46 per cent to 33.87 per cent with the purchase of $US10.6 million ($15 million) of stock.
Conveyor Manufacturers Australia co-founder and director Ben Smith tells Australian Mining how the company developed a design philosophy that challenges the status quo.
This year’s Melbourne Cup trophy has been made from gold from Evolution Mining’s Mt Rawdon gold mine in Queensland.
Kidman Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement with Japan’s Mitsui for the supply of lithium hydroxide from the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
New Century has experienced downtime at its Century operation in October due to a large weather event and a safety incident.
Two joint partners Unearthed and Newcrest Mining as well as Core Resources and Mineral Technologies have won the METS Ignited Collaboration Award for 2018 because judges were blown away by ...
Bengalla Mining Company has suspended its operations following the death of a man in an onsite accident at the Bengalla coal mine in Muswellbrook, New South Wales.
In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
TNG Limited has appointed its metallurgical plant supplier and development partner SMS group to commence the key front-end engineering and design process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern ...
Evolution Mining executive chair Jake Klein believes the gold industry is suffering from “cognitive bias” regarding prices for the precious metal.
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria is on track to reach its 2018 production guidance on the back of a record nine-month output.