OZ Minerals invests in mining innovation and flexibility (0) September 13, 2021 OZ Minerals have revealed the companies selected to participate in its Scalable and Adaptable Mining Challenge – an initiative aimed at fostering innovative solutions for integrated mine design.
Common mining waste produces hydrogen at QUT (0) September 10, 2021 Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found a use for a mining by-product in hydrogen fuel and lithium-ion batteries.
Byrnecut secures landmark contract at Abra (0) September 10, 2021 Byrnecut has finalised a four-year contract with Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining that will see the company commence portal and decline development at the Abra Base Metals Project.
Lessons on leading through uncertainty with Nadja West (0) September 10, 2021 While it’s tempting to view the pandemic as a one-off event that will act as a turning point in our history, it is instead serving to accelerate industry trends that ...
Carmichael jobs on offer as Bravus recommits to MacKellar (0) September 10, 2021 Bravus Mining and Resources has extended its contract with MacKellar Group for a further five years that will see the family-owned business continue its work at the Carmichael coal mine ...
Komatsu to teleoperate excavator at MINExpo (0) September 10, 2021 Komatsu will give a sneak peek of its remote-controlled hydraulic excavator at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, operating its PC7000-11 from over 600km away.
Resource royalties return record revenue for WA (0) September 10, 2021 Record contributions from the mining and resources sector have helped lift Western Australia to a State Budget surplus of $5.6 billion.
Epiroc VA20 drill rig satisfies safety and hip-pocket (0) September 9, 2021 Epiroc has released the VA20 drill rig for affordable flexibility and productivity, with modular components allowing for 280 metres of drilling depth.
New Century zinc exploits receive Senex gas boost (0) September 9, 2021 Senex will provide New Century Resources seven petajoules (PJ) of natural gas over the next three years to support the mining company’s zinc production.
Red 5 continues KOTH hype as first gold approaches (0) September 9, 2021 Red 5 has continued attracting attention at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with Minister Bill Johnston paying a visit before first production next year.
Sandvik adds AutoCycle to autonomous drill rig (0) September 9, 2021 Sandvik has unveiled AutoCycle as part of its AutoMine Surface Drilling suite, for the remote control of multiple drill rigs at the touch of a button.
SafetyCulture endorses video analysis software (0) September 8, 2021 Provider of mobile safety solutions, Safety Culture, has invested big in world-leading artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics platform Unleash live, to enhance workplace safety.
Burgundy buy to produce Fancy diamonds from the rough (0) September 8, 2021 Burgundy Diamond Mines has made its first purchase of third-party rough diamonds to be sent to its purpose-built cut and polish facility in Perth, Western Australia.
Local government agencies push for Fringe Benefits Tax reform (0) September 8, 2021 A consortium of local government authorities from around Australia are lobbying for regional housing support in response to the issues of housing affordability and living costs in Australia’s mining communities.
MRIWA boosted by additional funding from WA (0) September 8, 2021 The Western Australia Government is contributing an additional $6 million to the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) across the next four years until 2024-25.
Lake Wells microgrid creates greenest SOP project (0) September 8, 2021 Australian Potash has selected PWR Hybrid to build, own and operate a 35MW hybrid renewable microgrid at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in WA.
NRW’s Primero wins $290 million contract at Mt Holland (0) September 8, 2021 NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Primero Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at Covalent Lithium’s Mt Holland concentrator project in Western Australia.
Curtin bridges gap between Australian mining and technology (0) September 8, 2021 Researchers from Curtin University have begun studying the viability of broadband fibre optic acoustic sensing technology in Australian mining applications.
New ABB technology holds the key to digital mining (0) September 8, 2021 ABB has launched its ABB Ability eMine, a new portfolio of electrification technologies set to fully facilitate all-electric mines from mine to port.
Sandvik’s latest OptiMine integrates ‘brain’ and ‘nervous system’ (0) September 8, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled the latest in mine optimisation, integrating Newtrax into the latest OptiMine for a comprehensive solution in digital processing.
Position Partners with USQ for spatial science equipment (0) September 8, 2021 Position Partners has allowed the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to upgrade its technology fleet for over 650 survey and spatial science students.
WA Govt outlines resources priorities with strategic report (0) September 7, 2021 The Western Australian Government has released its mineral and petroleum resources development strategy, prioritising six points including regional areas, exploration, and streamlined approvals.
Sandvik upgrades its Leopard DI650i drill rig (0) September 7, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has added an option for reverse circulation (RC) sampling to its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig.
New MPS technology to further unlock precious metals (0) September 7, 2021 Western Australia company Mining and Process Solutions (MPS) is developing new glycine heap leaching technology with the aim to unlock significant value from copper oxides, gold and nickel ores.
Risk and reward for Australian critical minerals: KPMG (0) September 7, 2021 KPMG has outlined a rising lack of trust and increased competition as risk factors for the Australian minerals industry, with plenty of opportunity arising as a result, according to its ...
Mastermyne acquisition expands hard rock services (0) September 7, 2021 Mastermyne has acquired PYBAR Mining Services for $47 million to expand its offering in hard rock mining, while proposing a name change to better reflect the business.
State-of-the-art gas plant installed at Davyhurst gold mine (0) September 7, 2021 Aggreko has introduced its new efficient gas engines at a Western Australia gold mine as the company continue their support of low-emission mining projects.
Prominent Hill operations resume after incident (0) September 6, 2021 Operations at the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia are resuming progressively following suspension on Sunday afternoon due to the fatal injury of a Byrnecut employee working underground.
NRW reveals $120 million Golding contract win (0) September 6, 2021 NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a five-year contract extension with Southern Cross Fertilisers, extending Golding’s mining contract at Phosphate Hill until 2026.
Haver & Boecker seal bagging deal with WA Kaolin (0) September 6, 2021 Haver & Boecker Australia has been contracted by WA Kaolin to supply a valve bag filling machine to the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
High-tech research to enhance drill core sampling (0) September 6, 2021 Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have partnered with Minalyze to build a laboratory for non-destructive compositional analysis of drill core samples.
Thiess recognised for Mount Pleasant rehabilitation (0) September 6, 2021 Thiess has been highlighted for its best-practice rehabilitation at the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales by the state’s Resources Regulator.
COVID Safe Commute Plan: Improving employee tracking and safety (0) September 6, 2021 Queensland remote worker management software company JESI have announced its Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan, a new technology platform that allows workers to digitally log their journeys to and from ...
Newcrest receives government grant for long-range network (0) September 3, 2021 The Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative has revealed its 11th round of recipients, with 22 projects sharing in $47 million in grants.
Australian trade backed by coal: ABS (0) September 3, 2021 Thermal and coking coal production have helped the overall balance of goods and services to record levels in July, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) trade data.
GR Engineering to start construction works at Mt Ida (0) September 3, 2021 GR Engineering has secured a $73 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Aurenne Alt Resources at the Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia.
The project is expected to ...
Tasmanian Budget backs exploration and diversity (0) September 3, 2021 The Tasmanian Government has given mining a boost in its Budget for 2021-22 with further investment in the Exploration Drilling Grant initiative and the Geoscience initiative.
Rio Tinto vaccination blitz now underway (0) September 3, 2021 Rio Tinto has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination blitz in the Pilbara with appointments now available in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
New MTG distribution centre opens in Australia (0) September 3, 2021 Metalogenia (MTG) is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution centre, located in Perth, Western Australia.
Its establishment is part of the company’s strategy to improve its global supply ...
Making sustainability achievable and profitable (0) September 3, 2021 Mining is moving steadily towards a goal of net zero carbon emissions, with players big and small rethinking their approach to sustainability.
Capricorn excited by early Karlawinda production (0) September 2, 2021 After the Karlawinda Gold project poured first gold on June 30, the Capricorn Metals operation has continued to grow with continuous processing throughout August.
The dotted line: August’s biggest contracts (0) September 2, 2021 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at NRW Holdings, Thiess, Macmahon and Monadelphous.
OceanaGold resumes in NZ after copping COVID shutdowns (0) September 2, 2021 OceanaGold has recommenced operations at its Macrae and Waihi gold operations in New Zealand, after COVID-19 spikes caused their shutdown from mid-August.
BCI awards $16 million pump contract at Mardie (0) September 2, 2021 BCI Minerals has granted a $16 million contract to Western Australian company Ertech’s Geomarine business for the construction of a main seawater pump structure at its Mardie Salt and Potash ...
Mandatory vaccination on the table at BHP (0) September 2, 2021 BHP has considered a mandatory vaccination policy for its Australian workplaces, as it rolls out 300 AstraZeneca voluntary vaccines at the Mount Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.
HARTING is a powerful partner for future-proof power, data and signal transmission (0) September 2, 2021 Globalisation, demographic change and climate issues – these megatrends are having a major impact on industry. Tomorrow’s manufacturing must also be more strongly converted to energy efficiency and sustainability.
HARTING is ...
New report shows Celsius Resources is undervalued (0) September 2, 2021 A new research report by international research analysts ARC has revealed ASX listed copper-gold mining company Celsius Resources is undervalued.
Autonomous training milestone for Rio Tinto and WesTrac (0) September 1, 2021 More than 100 Rio Tinto employees have completed Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie over the past six months in preparation for work ...
National Group helps clients safeguard against post-COVID equipment shortages (0) September 1, 2021 Mining companies need to plan their equipment-rental needs further in advance to safeguard against potential supply shortages when COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd says.
Fortescue closes in on hydrogen-powered haul truck roll out (0) September 1, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group will look to roll out its new hydrogen-powered haul truck in the second half of this decade with the company having commenced testing of the new vehicle.
Loudoun Weir project preserves QLD tin mining history (0) September 1, 2021 A heritage-listed piece of Australia’s tin mining history has been preserved through a $95,000 Queensland Department of Resources project.
OZ Minerals leads waste management initiative (0) September 1, 2021 OZ Minerals has announced a new initiative called the Waste to Value Challenge which will gather ideas from across the industry to address issues of extraction and processing waste.
Kanmantoo racing towards restart, Hillgrove says (0) September 1, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has revealed opportunities to expand the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, will a decline to commence in late 2021.
BHP backs local business at Olympic Dam (0) September 1, 2021 BHP has increased its value to local communities at the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia, including a refuelling contract for Indigenous-owned business, Zancott Knight.
State government blocks new NSW coal project (0) September 1, 2021 An application for a new coal mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the state’s Independent Planning Commission, with the project’s potential impacts deemed to outweigh its benefits.
Atlas Iron awards unprecedented contract for Indigenous business (0) August 31, 2021 Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has handed a joint venture mining contract to Ozland and East West Pilbara (EWP) at its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Exploration booming across the board, ABS finds (0) August 31, 2021 Gold, iron ore, copper and minerals have all seen increased exploration expenditure in 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which affirmed a positive outlook for the Australian ...
BHP, Cat combine for sustainable mining trucks (0) August 31, 2021 BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.
Hillgrove to trial Komatsu cutting machine at Kanmantoo (0) August 31, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has received a grant from the South Australian Government to trial Komatsu’s latest underground mining technology at its Kanmantoo copper mine.
Swick to test first fully electric diamond drill in WA (0) August 31, 2021 Drilling contractor Swick Mining Services will test the first prototype of its Gen3 E-Rig at a Western Australian client’s site in October this year.
Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI drive tire inspection technology (0) August 31, 2021 Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has joined forces with tech specialists Pitcrew AI to create a new automated solution for the detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire ...
Aggreko goes deeper with latest bulk air cooler (0) August 31, 2021 Aggreko has released its latest modular bulk air coolers (BACs) for underground mines which are twice as big and three times more effective than the previous model.
New initiative to educate next generation of miners (0) August 30, 2021 A new campaign has been launched as part of National Skills Week to educate school leavers about industry insights, related life skills and the different career paths into the mining ...
BHP kicking COVID goals at Mt Arthur (0) August 30, 2021 BHP has become the first company to rollout voluntary workplace vaccine delivery in the New South Wales resources sector, as the Mount Arthur coal mine administered 5000 rapid antigen tests.
Australia surpasses China in gold production (0) August 30, 2021 Australian gold production for the first half of 2021 was four tonnes more than China’s figures for the same period, according to Melbourne consulting group Surbiton Associates.
NSW mining pipeline flows with record metals projects (0) August 30, 2021 The NSW Minerals Council has assessed the growth potential of the state’s mining projects pipeline, with 32 projects underway at various stages.
ICMM paving the way for improved water reporting (0) August 27, 2021 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
Old protein finds new use detecting rare earth elements (0) August 27, 2021 Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered a new way to detect terbium, a valuable rare earth element, in difficult environments like acid mine waste.
Intertek minerals laboratory to tackle global testing backlog (0) August 27, 2021 Global product analysis company Intertek has officially opened one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced minerals laboratories in Perth, Western Australia.
New research paving the way for post-mining land transformations (0) August 27, 2021 The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) has released its research priorities for the next three years, outlining renewed pathways and studies to improve post-mining transitions.
World-first Magneto-EX robot to revolutionise mine capability (0) August 27, 2021 The new Magneto-EX robot is the first device to be developed that’s suitable for use for hazardous area inspections, optimising data capture capabilities and safety on mine sites.
POSCO continues Australian investment with Renascor offtake (0) August 27, 2021 Australia’s critical minerals sector has received further offshore backing after Renascor Resources entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery manufacturer POSCO.
Health and safety a priority for rescheduled IMARC (0) August 26, 2021 The 2021 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has been rescheduled to be held next year due to travel and gathering restrictions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
Hastings gets an early start on Yangibana project (0) August 26, 2021 Hastings Technology Metals has begun site works on its Yangibana rare earths project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
CR Mining’s GRIPAssist: Ensuring GET safety and efficiency (0) August 26, 2021 The GRIPAssist is CR Mining’s revolutionary safety, maintenance and productivity solution designed to efficiently and safely remove and reposition ground engagement tools (GET) with a minimal requirement for human interaction, ...
The tech innovators strutting their stuff at MINExpo 2021 (0) August 26, 2021 Taking place from September 13-15, MINExpo welcomes the most ambitious innovators in the global mining industry, with cutting-edge equipment, services and technologies on display.
Miners rattled by COVID rollercoaster, survey says (0) August 26, 2021 Workers in the mining sector are feeling more overworked and insecure in their industry than the rest of the nation, according to an employee sentiment report from ELMO.
New bill a boon for NT mining industry (0) August 26, 2021 New reforms introduced by the Australian Government are paving the way for Northern Territory’s mining industry to grow and expand.
Bravus selects custom-built Ultrahaul tray at Carmichael (0) August 26, 2021 Bravus Mining & Resources has awarded SMW Group a contract for Ultrahaul mine truck trays and a bore field maintenance program at its Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
Iluka setting up WA for self-sufficient rare earths (0) August 26, 2021 Iluka Resources has continued to develop its Western Australian mineral sands operations, after Eneabba began phase two construction and Capel rebounded from a suspension in the first half of 2021.
Northern Star to focus on employee education in 2022 (0) August 25, 2021 Northern Star have pledged their commitment to advancing their employees, announcing several development and education initiatives for the 2022 financial year.
BMA accelerates electric vehicle capacity (0) August 25, 2021 The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has deployed light-duty battery electric vehicles and fast chargers at its Bowen Basin coal mines in Queensland.
New hydrogen plant for Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery (0) August 25, 2021 Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation are joining forces to explore the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone.
Cat 777G hits sweet spot in water truck solutions (0) August 25, 2021 Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System and MineStar Edge technology.
Alemlube hose reels present a safer option (0) August 25, 2021 Alemlube has launched its new HR90000 series, providing a more durable and functional hose reel for mine sites.
Macmahon welcomes $600m in mine cutbacks (0) August 25, 2021 Macmahon has welcomed the commissioning of significant bodies of work in 2021, as both the Tropicana and Telfer gold mines undergo mine altering cutbacks.
BHP training program an investment in WA workforce (0) August 25, 2021 Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating ...
WA commodities enable post-pandemic expansion (0) August 24, 2021 The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia has recognised commodities as the saviour of the state’s economy from the pandemic.
Incentives discussed for large energy consumers (0) August 24, 2021 The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
BHP pledges $30m to Future of Work Program (0) August 24, 2021 BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler has called on the mining industry, government and education sector to address a worrying shortfall in mining engineer graduates.
Hay Point a laser focus for Perth METS company (0) August 24, 2021 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland.
Big contract wins position Monadelphous strongly going forward (0) August 24, 2021 Monadelphous has defined its 2021 financial year by capital investments and strategic forward planning, with $950 million of new contracts and contract extensions secured across their resources, energy and infrastructure ...
Yancoal to ‘wash harder’ as pandemic lingers (0) August 24, 2021 Yancoal has implemented a new strategy to maximise its coal product value, while playing catch up in the second half of 2021.
Aqura gets Federal funding for underground 5G (0) August 24, 2021 Aqura Technologies has received a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Government to help commercialise its 5G LTE networks in mining applications.
Mother nature recycles trash to create diamonds (0) August 23, 2021 New research from Curtin University has provided a model that explains the formation and locations of all three major types of diamonds, which could impact the way the gems are ...
TerraCom to extend Blair Athol coal mine life (0) August 23, 2021 TerraCom has extended the life of its Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin by approximately 10 years.
IGO sees lithium progress at Kwinana refinery (0) August 23, 2021 IGO has helped to produce the first lithium hydroxide chemical product from the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery, as part of its joint venture (Lithium JV) with Tianqi Lithium Corporation.
Ampcontrol, LAVO connect to power progress (0) August 23, 2021 Ampcontrol, LAVO and Boundary Power have created a strategic partnership to develop power storage solutions for data centres, industrial and mining applications.
Rio Tinto commits to stamping out sexual harassment (0) August 23, 2021 Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating sexual harassment from its operations and acknowledges change is needed to eliminate it from the mining sector.
Newcrest sets date for molybdenum plant at Cadia (0) August 20, 2021 Newcrest Mining has continued to invest in its future as it revealed it has begun commissioning another plant at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales.
NRW excited by METS growth despite COVID-19 impact (0) August 20, 2021 NRW Holdings is excited by its METS capabilities going forward as the company makes its move into lithium and hydrogen energy sectors.
Metso Outotec to supply sustainable flotation technology in WA (0) August 20, 2021 Metso Outotec is deploying its Concorde cell flotation technology for a “major nickel producer in Western Australia” with start-up of the new flotation cells set to commence in 2022.
ABS shows jobs and earnings ride COVID turbulence (0) August 20, 2021 Employment and wages have shown promising signs in the mining industry, with a return to record total full-time earnings, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report for May 2021.
Rio Tinto partners with WA Govt for vaccine plan (0) August 20, 2021 Rio Tinto will launch an industry-first COVID-19 vaccination program, targeting Western Australian communities in the Pilbara and the fly-in fly-out workforce from September.
Chicago Pneumatic brings power and light to APAC (0) August 19, 2021 Chicago Pneumatic Portable Equipment Australia has partnered with BlastOne to offer its portable compressors, light towers and generator lines across Australia and New Zealand.
Bowen Basin’s latest coal player enters the ring (0) August 19, 2021 Vitrinite has begun bulk sample mining at its Vulcan mine complex in Queensland, before an imminent mining license allows a ramp up to two million tonnes per annum.
Komatsu training facility fights WA skills shortage (0) August 19, 2021 Komatsu has revealed plans to build a $6 million training facility in Perth, with completion scheduled before mid-2022 to help alleviate Western Australia’s skills shortage.
Newcrest to unlock Cadia expansion in 2021 (0) August 19, 2021 Newcrest Mining is set to begin early works on the PC1-2 expansion at the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, after a pre-feasibility study outlined a 90 per cent ...
Dana donates support and supplies to electric vehicle training (0) August 19, 2021 Dana Australia is backing the maintenance of electric mining vehicles at TAFE Queensland’s electrification facility by providing technical training support and Sandvik equipment.
SICK has been shaping the mining industry for decades (0) August 19, 2021 With a wide range of sensors and systems for increasing safety and monitoring potentially hazardous situations in the mine site, SICK is your industry expert.
National Pump & Energy expands with Vortex Group acquisition (0) August 18, 2021 National Pump & Energy (NPE) has acquired Vortex Group in a move that will enhance its ability to service its mining customers through dewatering, hydromining and water management solutions.
Metso Outotec educates industry on minerals processing (0) August 18, 2021 Metso Outotec has released a comprehensive handbook on the practices of minerals processing and materials handling, emphasising knowledge as one of a miner’s most important assets.
Westport grows legs as WA demands trade growth (0) August 18, 2021 The long deliberated Westport, south of Perth, has been the subject of a market briefing, as plans for Western Australia’s latest port facility look to satiate the state’s trade needs.
OZ set to dig deeper at Prominent Hill (0) August 18, 2021 OZ Minerals has received the go-ahead to construct a hoisting shaft at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia, adding four years to its mine life.
Vocus sets new horizon for mining connectivity (0) August 17, 2021 Vocus has continued to connect Australia’s mining industry, this time with a $500 million Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) to enhance the Pilbara mining region.
Major miners back BluVein trolley-charging technology (0) August 17, 2021 BluVein has received financial backing from seven major mining companies to further development of its ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology.
ARC research to de-risk mining supply chains (0) August 17, 2021 The Australian Research Council has provided $83 million in funding for early career projects in areas including mining equipment, critical minerals processing, and resource technology and services.
Metso Outotec mill sets up Thunderbox expansion (0) August 17, 2021 Metso Outotec has been chosen to supply its Premier SAG Mill for Northern Star Resources’ Thunderbox gold mine expansion, north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Monadelphous keeps BHP, Rio Tinto in the pipeline (0) August 17, 2021 Monadelphous has secured a bulk of contracts worth around $200 million, securing several long-term relationships in Queensland and Western Australia.
GFG relies on best in the Bis for materials handling (0) August 16, 2021 Bis has signed a new multi-year contract with GFG Alliance’s Whyalla integrated mining and steelworks which will see the company continue providing materials handling and export facilities services at the ...
SA researchers tackle tools to electrify mining (0) August 16, 2021 The University of Adelaide will lead a project to develop tools and guidelines for mining’s transition to battery electric vehicles, funded by the FBICRC.
Coronado ties NRW at Curragh until 2026 (0) August 16, 2021 NRW Holdings has signed a letter of intent with Coronado Curragh to extend its mining services deal at the Curragh coal mine to 2026, adding around $1 billion to the ...
Historic mining agreement for QLD’s Barada Barna people (0) August 13, 2021 The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation (BBAC) has announced a native title agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) which will provide intergenerational benefits for the Barada Barna people of central Queensland.
Pilbara Ports saves time and money for mining region (0) August 13, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has continued to improve the mining supply chain across the Pilbara region of Western Australia through the ramp up of direct shipping from international ports.
IMARC announces inaugural First Nations partner (0) August 13, 2021 The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has revealed Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia (IWIMRA) as its First Nations partner for the event.
Sustainable researchers seek coal industry partners (0) August 13, 2021 The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) researchers are seeking partners in the state’s coal industry to help trial a new technique for predicting the rate at which coal ...
Charge On electrification initiative enters phase two (0) August 13, 2021 The Charge On Innovation Challenge has moved into its pitch phase in August after 21 mining companies joined in to develop systems for electrification.
OZ Minerals invests in mining’s hydrogen future (0) August 13, 2021 Seven teams have been selected as finalists for OZ Minerals’ Hydrogen Hypothesis challenge which, through their prospective projects, demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as a safe and effective energy source ...
Beer on tap for Thought Leadership Series (0) August 12, 2021
METS Ignited chief executive officer Adrian Beer will feature as a panellist for the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s Thought Leadership Series which will hold high-level discussions on the ...
Aqura signs multi-year BHP internet services deal (0) August 12, 2021 Aqura Technologies has inked a $1.4 million deal with BHP to provide managed support services for the miner’s West Australian Iron Ore accommodation village entertainment networks.
The contract will see Aqura ...
Decmil’s growing reputation wins Fortescue works (0) August 12, 2021 Decmil has continued its relationship with Fortescue Metals Group after securing a surface water management contract at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Thiess wins $920m Mount Pleasant contract extension (0) August 12, 2021 MACH Energy has awarded Thiess a four-and-a-half-year contract extension which will see the mining services contractor continue its work at its Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales into ...
Hillery Group wins big break for Bowen Rail, Bravus (0) August 12, 2021 Bowen Rail Company has handed a rail yard contract to Hillery Group to facilitate the transport of coal from Bravus’ Carmichael mine in Queensland.
Newcrest to extend Telfer mine life (0) August 12, 2021 Newcrest Mining has committed to a cutback at its Telfer operation, securing the future of the Western Australian gold-copper mine.
Local workers key to skills shortage, survey says (0) August 12, 2021 The best solution to the skills shortage in the resources sector is to back Australian workers for mining jobs, according to a new Mining People International survey.
AMCA seeks tax reform to boost regional workforce (0) August 11, 2021 Australian Mining Cities Alliance chair and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler is lobbying the Australian Government to exclude regional accommodation from the Fringe Benefit Tax in an attempt to ...
How native Australian plants could be a boon for mining industry (0) August 11, 2021 Native Australian plants could be used to extract rare earth minerals with less environmental impact than mining practices, according to a study by the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Abra plant a step closer following equipment order (0) August 11, 2021 Abra Mining, Galena Mining’s joint venture company for the Abra Base Metals Project, has placed orders for the Western Australian processing plant’s ball mill and concentrate filter.
Thiess electrifies with Liebherr haul trucks (0) August 11, 2021 Thiess has added five of Liebherr’s electric T 264 haul trucks to its operations in Chile, each with a 240-tonne payload to bolster a growing impact on the South American ...
QPM goes even greener with gas supply deal (0) August 11, 2021 Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding for a gas supply at its Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub.
Australia to assist India mineral exploration (0) August 11, 2021 Australia has taken another step towards becoming a major supplier of critical minerals to India with the release of Austrade’s report, Unlocking Australia-India Critical Minerals Partnership Potential.
COVID-19 scare temporarily shuts Boggabri mine (0) August 10, 2021 Idemitsu has confirmed a worker returned a positive COVID-19 test at its Boggabri coal mine in New South Wales, before further testing revealed the case was a false positive.
Orefox funding to boost QLD critical mineral discoveries (0) August 10, 2021 OreFox has secured funding that will see the geological data analytics company further commercialise its cutting-edge proprietary artificial intelligence technology to assist the Queensland mining sector.
Red 5 determined to pour gold in mid-2022 (0) August 10, 2021 Red 5 has continued to defy labour shortage obstacles as it passed the halfway mark in constructing its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia.
Fenner Dunlop offers new mobile option for conveyor maintenance (0) August 10, 2021 Conveyor belt company Fenner Dunlop has introduced the iBelt mobile Beltguage to accurately monitor the wear and tear of its conveyors in a greater range of environments.
GR Engineering to build Bardoc processing facility (0) August 10, 2021 Bardoc Gold has named GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor to construct the processing plant for its namesake project in Western Australia.
Queensland FIFO workers get call-up for vaccination hub (0) August 9, 2021 Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has included fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in a new priority vaccination list, as the state prepares a vaccination hub at Brisbane Airport.
Researchers create nanocrystals using gold processing technique (0) August 9, 2021 Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered a method to produce nanocrystals from mined metals using amalgamation, with the potential for the new compositions to be used in lithium-ion batteries.
Mining lease error identified in Queensland (0) August 9, 2021 The Queensland Government has found over 900 mining leases were operating without a valid mining tenure and is seeking to retroactively approve them.
Australian exploration shrugs off COVID-19 (0) August 9, 2021 Gold and silver have attracted almost half of Australia’s exploration expenditure in the June quarter of 2021, according to a report from Austex.
Albemarle hit by labour shortage at Kemerton (0) August 9, 2021 Albemarle has delayed the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant until early 2022 following labour shortages in Western Australia.
WA bolsters exploration funding (0) August 6, 2021 The Western Australian Government has increased its contribution to the Exploration Incentive Scheme by $2.5 million, just days after it opened for applications.
K2fly onwards and upwards with Alcoa deal (0) August 6, 2021 Alcoa has signed K2fly to a tailings management contract across seven bauxite mines globally, furthering the industry’s commitment to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.
Resources industry digs up export record (0) August 6, 2021 Australia’s resources industry has shipped $299.6 billion in export revenue during the 2020-21 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Aurizon just the ticket to get Macarthur on the move (0) August 6, 2021 Aurizon has agreed to transport up to 500,000 tonnes of direct-shipment ore per year for Macarthur Minerals, between Kalgoorlie and Kwinana in Western Australia.
Fortescue clear of outbreak at Cloudbreak (0) August 6, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has been cleared of any COVID-19 cases after a positive test scare shut down its Cloudbreak mine site in Western Australia this week.
Alkane drives Tomingley with heavy equipment splurge (0) August 6, 2021 Alkane Resources has purchased a $16 million fleet of Sandvik, Epiroc, Cat and Volvo machines to operate at the Tomingley gold extension project in New South Wales.
High Court finds WorkPac was never committed to contractor (0) August 5, 2021 The High Court of Australia has overturned a decision by the Federal Court, declaring a Glencore contractor was not a permanent employee of WorkPac and therefore was not owed back-paid ...
Aqura contract continues BHP connection (0) August 5, 2021 Aqura Technologies has won a contract for technology and communications infrastructure upgrades to BHP’s Western Australia Iron Ore accommodation precincts in the Pilbara region.
Whitehaven moves Winchester South towards approval (0) August 5, 2021 Whitehaven Coal’s $1 billion Winchester South metallurgical coal project in Queensland remains on track after the state government released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS).
NT bans seabed mining following community consultation (0) August 5, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has banned subsea (seabed) mining with a Declaration of Prohibited Action gazetted in a bid to protect its coastal and marine environment.
Miners work toward skills shortage solution (0) August 5, 2021 Roy Hill has suggested filling vacant mining roles with out-of-work airline pilots to combat the resource sector’s growing skills shortage.
Plantwide optimizer: The enterprise results you need (0) August 5, 2021 While Advanced Process Control technologies have been around for a while, companies still struggle to achieve the maturity of implementation needed to optimise their processes along the entire life cycle. ...
Fortescue worker returns positive COVID-19 test (0) August 4, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has been advised by the Western Australian Department of Health that a maintenance contractor at its Cloudbreak site has returned a weak positive test result for ...
MRC acquisition supports Coxons’ mining maintenance (0) August 4, 2021 Coxons Group has enhanced its asset availability and support network with the acquisition of MRC Australia, bringing together two specialists in fleet management and cooling solutions.
WA government funding to boost exploration drilling (0) August 4, 2021 Exploration companies can apply for Western Australian Government assistance with round 24 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 2 of the co-funded Energy Analysis Project ...
Potential ‘cold war’ with China could wreak havoc for mining (0) August 4, 2021 Oxford University professor of globalisation and development Ian Goldin has warned the Australian mining sector that tensions with China could escalate into a ‘cold war’ with further impacts on supply ...
Sandvik expands into ground support and reinforcement (0) August 4, 2021 Sandvik has taken full ownership of Rocbolt technologies in China, South Africa and Mongolia, while joint venture partner Jennmar will retain its stake in Rocbolt’s Australian branch.
NT charges up battery metals development (0) August 4, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has partnered with the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) to advance its foothold on the battery supply chain, including the establishment of new mining ...
Austrade helps business follow friendship in India (0) August 4, 2021 The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has strengthened the relationship between Australian manufacturers and the Indian mining sector.
Curtin opens doors to metals research lab (0) August 3, 2021 Curtin University has opened a research and teaching hub at the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie to accelerate understanding of sustainable solutions for the resources sector.
LIVINWell tour to boost mental health education in students (0) August 3, 2021 The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN will aim to empower Australian students to speak up and provide practical tools on mental health when their third national tour starts this month.
BHP targets Mount Keith ramp up (0) August 3, 2021 BHP has set itself to expand production by 40 per cent at its Mount Keith nickel mine in Western Australia, with a new SAG mill, flotation technology and two new ...
Atlas Iron hires Primero for Miralga Creek (0) August 3, 2021 Atlas Iron has awarded Primero a four-year crushing services contract for the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals have revealed the companies selected to participate in its Scalable and Adaptable Mining Challenge – an initiative aimed at fostering innovative solutions for integrated mine design.
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found a use for a mining by-product in hydrogen fuel and lithium-ion batteries.
Byrnecut has finalised a four-year contract with Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining that will see the company commence portal and decline development at the Abra Base Metals Project.
BHP has partnered with exploration technology company, KoBold Metals, in the hunt for metals and critical minerals to be used in clean energy technology.
While it’s tempting to view the pandemic as a one-off event that will act as a turning point in our history, it is instead serving to accelerate industry trends that ...
Bravus Mining and Resources has extended its contract with MacKellar Group for a further five years that will see the family-owned business continue its work at the Carmichael coal mine ...
Komatsu will give a sneak peek of its remote-controlled hydraulic excavator at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, operating its PC7000-11 from over 600km away.
Poseidon Nickel aims to ‘fill the mill’ at Black Swan as the company aims to capitalise on a strengthening nickel price outlook.
Record contributions from the mining and resources sector have helped lift Western Australia to a State Budget surplus of $5.6 billion.
Loadscan have launched a new volume measurement scanner designed for mining’s harshest surface and underground environments.
Epiroc has released the VA20 drill rig for affordable flexibility and productivity, with modular components allowing for 280 metres of drilling depth.
Senex will provide New Century Resources seven petajoules (PJ) of natural gas over the next three years to support the mining company’s zinc production.
Red 5 has continued attracting attention at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with Minister Bill Johnston paying a visit before first production next year.
Sandvik has unveiled AutoCycle as part of its AutoMine Surface Drilling suite, for the remote control of multiple drill rigs at the touch of a button.
Provider of mobile safety solutions, Safety Culture, has invested big in world-leading artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics platform Unleash live, to enhance workplace safety.
Burgundy Diamond Mines has made its first purchase of third-party rough diamonds to be sent to its purpose-built cut and polish facility in Perth, Western Australia.
A consortium of local government authorities from around Australia are lobbying for regional housing support in response to the issues of housing affordability and living costs in Australia’s mining communities.
The Western Australia Government is contributing an additional $6 million to the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) across the next four years until 2024-25.
Australian Potash has selected PWR Hybrid to build, own and operate a 35MW hybrid renewable microgrid at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in WA.
NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Primero Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at Covalent Lithium’s Mt Holland concentrator project in Western Australia.
Researchers from Curtin University have begun studying the viability of broadband fibre optic acoustic sensing technology in Australian mining applications.
ABB has launched its ABB Ability eMine, a new portfolio of electrification technologies set to fully facilitate all-electric mines from mine to port.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled the latest in mine optimisation, integrating Newtrax into the latest OptiMine for a comprehensive solution in digital processing.
Position Partners has allowed the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to upgrade its technology fleet for over 650 survey and spatial science students.
The Western Australian Government has released its mineral and petroleum resources development strategy, prioritising six points including regional areas, exploration, and streamlined approvals.
Western Australia company Mining and Process Solutions (MPS) is developing new glycine heap leaching technology with the aim to unlock significant value from copper oxides, gold and nickel ores.
KPMG has outlined a rising lack of trust and increased competition as risk factors for the Australian minerals industry, with plenty of opportunity arising as a result, according to its ...
Mastermyne has acquired PYBAR Mining Services for $47 million to expand its offering in hard rock mining, while proposing a name change to better reflect the business.
Aggreko has introduced its new efficient gas engines at a Western Australia gold mine as the company continue their support of low-emission mining projects.
Operations at the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia are resuming progressively following suspension on Sunday afternoon due to the fatal injury of a Byrnecut employee working underground.
NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a five-year contract extension with Southern Cross Fertilisers, extending Golding’s mining contract at Phosphate Hill until 2026.
Haver & Boecker Australia has been contracted by WA Kaolin to supply a valve bag filling machine to the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have partnered with Minalyze to build a laboratory for non-destructive compositional analysis of drill core samples.
Thiess has been highlighted for its best-practice rehabilitation at the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales by the state’s Resources Regulator.
Queensland remote worker management software company JESI have announced its Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan, a new technology platform that allows workers to digitally log their journeys to and from ...
The Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative has revealed its 11th round of recipients, with 22 projects sharing in $47 million in grants.
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GR Engineering has secured a $73 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Aurenne Alt Resources at the Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia.
The project is expected to ...
Rio Tinto has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination blitz in the Pilbara with appointments now available in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
Metalogenia (MTG) is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution centre, located in Perth, Western Australia.
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After the Karlawinda Gold project poured first gold on June 30, the Capricorn Metals operation has continued to grow with continuous processing throughout August.
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OceanaGold has recommenced operations at its Macrae and Waihi gold operations in New Zealand, after COVID-19 spikes caused their shutdown from mid-August.
BCI Minerals has granted a $16 million contract to Western Australian company Ertech’s Geomarine business for the construction of a main seawater pump structure at its Mardie Salt and Potash ...
Covalent Lithium has signed a lease with the Western Australian Government for a new Kwinana lithium refinery, south of Perth.
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A new research report by international research analysts ARC has revealed ASX listed copper-gold mining company Celsius Resources is undervalued.
More than 100 Rio Tinto employees have completed Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie over the past six months in preparation for work ...
Mining companies need to plan their equipment-rental needs further in advance to safeguard against potential supply shortages when COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd says.
Fortescue Metals Group will look to roll out its new hydrogen-powered haul truck in the second half of this decade with the company having commenced testing of the new vehicle.
A heritage-listed piece of Australia’s tin mining history has been preserved through a $95,000 Queensland Department of Resources project.
OZ Minerals has announced a new initiative called the Waste to Value Challenge which will gather ideas from across the industry to address issues of extraction and processing waste.
Hillgrove Resources has revealed opportunities to expand the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, will a decline to commence in late 2021.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions have released a new 15-tonne size class loader, the Toro LH515i.
BHP has increased its value to local communities at the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia, including a refuelling contract for Indigenous-owned business, Zancott Knight.
An application for a new coal mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the state’s Independent Planning Commission, with the project’s potential impacts deemed to outweigh its benefits.
Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has handed a joint venture mining contract to Ozland and East West Pilbara (EWP) at its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Gold, iron ore, copper and minerals have all seen increased exploration expenditure in 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which affirmed a positive outlook for the Australian ...
BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.
Hillgrove Resources has received a grant from the South Australian Government to trial Komatsu’s latest underground mining technology at its Kanmantoo copper mine.
Drilling contractor Swick Mining Services will test the first prototype of its Gen3 E-Rig at a Western Australian client’s site in October this year.
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has joined forces with tech specialists Pitcrew AI to create a new automated solution for the detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire ...
Aggreko has released its latest modular bulk air coolers (BACs) for underground mines which are twice as big and three times more effective than the previous model.
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A new campaign has been launched as part of National Skills Week to educate school leavers about industry insights, related life skills and the different career paths into the mining ...
BHP has become the first company to rollout voluntary workplace vaccine delivery in the New South Wales resources sector, as the Mount Arthur coal mine administered 5000 rapid antigen tests.
The NSW Minerals Council has assessed the growth potential of the state’s mining projects pipeline, with 32 projects underway at various stages.
PIMS Group will provide underground mining services for the Millennium and Mavis Downs coal site in Queensland as part of a five-year partnership with M Mining.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered a new way to detect terbium, a valuable rare earth element, in difficult environments like acid mine waste.
Global product analysis company Intertek has officially opened one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced minerals laboratories in Perth, Western Australia.
The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) has released its research priorities for the next three years, outlining renewed pathways and studies to improve post-mining transitions.
Australia’s critical minerals sector has received further offshore backing after Renascor Resources entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery manufacturer POSCO.
The 2021 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has been rescheduled to be held next year due to travel and gathering restrictions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal has planted 40,000 trees across almost 200 hectares in the rehabilitation of its Maules Creek operation in New South Wales.
Hastings Technology Metals has begun site works on its Yangibana rare earths project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
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Taking place from September 13-15, MINExpo welcomes the most ambitious innovators in the global mining industry, with cutting-edge equipment, services and technologies on display.
Workers in the mining sector are feeling more overworked and insecure in their industry than the rest of the nation, according to an employee sentiment report from ELMO.
New reforms introduced by the Australian Government are paving the way for Northern Territory’s mining industry to grow and expand.
Iluka Resources has continued to develop its Western Australian mineral sands operations, after Eneabba began phase two construction and Capel rebounded from a suspension in the first half of 2021.
Northern Star have pledged their commitment to advancing their employees, announcing several development and education initiatives for the 2022 financial year.
The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has deployed light-duty battery electric vehicles and fast chargers at its Bowen Basin coal mines in Queensland.
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation are joining forces to explore the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone.
Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System and MineStar Edge technology.
Alemlube has launched its new HR90000 series, providing a more durable and functional hose reel for mine sites.
Macmahon has welcomed the commissioning of significant bodies of work in 2021, as both the Tropicana and Telfer gold mines undergo mine altering cutbacks.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating ...
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The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler has called on the mining industry, government and education sector to address a worrying shortfall in mining engineer graduates.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland.
Yancoal has implemented a new strategy to maximise its coal product value, while playing catch up in the second half of 2021.
Aqura Technologies has received a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Government to help commercialise its 5G LTE networks in mining applications.
New research from Curtin University has provided a model that explains the formation and locations of all three major types of diamonds, which could impact the way the gems are ...
TerraCom has extended the life of its Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin by approximately 10 years.
IGO has helped to produce the first lithium hydroxide chemical product from the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery, as part of its joint venture (Lithium JV) with Tianqi Lithium Corporation.
Ampcontrol, LAVO and Boundary Power have created a strategic partnership to develop power storage solutions for data centres, industrial and mining applications.
Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating sexual harassment from its operations and acknowledges change is needed to eliminate it from the mining sector.
Newcrest Mining has continued to invest in its future as it revealed it has begun commissioning another plant at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales.
NRW Holdings is excited by its METS capabilities going forward as the company makes its move into lithium and hydrogen energy sectors.
Metso Outotec is deploying its Concorde cell flotation technology for a “major nickel producer in Western Australia” with start-up of the new flotation cells set to commence in 2022.
Employment and wages have shown promising signs in the mining industry, with a return to record total full-time earnings, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report for May 2021.
Vale has employed the digital expertise of Schneider Electric and AVEVA to integrate, centralise and remotely monitor its Brazilian operations.
Austin Engineering will upgrade and automate the design and manufacturing facilities at its Perth hub as part of a $6.5 million investment.
Vitrinite has begun bulk sample mining at its Vulcan mine complex in Queensland, before an imminent mining license allows a ramp up to two million tonnes per annum.
Komatsu has revealed plans to build a $6 million training facility in Perth, with completion scheduled before mid-2022 to help alleviate Western Australia’s skills shortage.
Newcrest Mining is set to begin early works on the PC1-2 expansion at the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, after a pre-feasibility study outlined a 90 per cent ...
Dana Australia is backing the maintenance of electric mining vehicles at TAFE Queensland’s electrification facility by providing technical training support and Sandvik equipment.
Sepura has launched AutoMate, a new application set to improve both operational performance and staff safety at mining sites.
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Metso Outotec has released a comprehensive handbook on the practices of minerals processing and materials handling, emphasising knowledge as one of a miner’s most important assets.
The long deliberated Westport, south of Perth, has been the subject of a market briefing, as plans for Western Australia’s latest port facility look to satiate the state’s trade needs.
Evolution Mining has implemented new software at the Mungari gold operations in Western Australia, with the aim to mitigate unplanned downtime and improve plant performance.
Komatsu has launched its new D475A-8 mining dozer, providing a durable, efficient and versatile new option for mining operations.
Vocus has continued to connect Australia’s mining industry, this time with a $500 million Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) to enhance the Pilbara mining region.
BluVein has received financial backing from seven major mining companies to further development of its ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology.
The Australian Research Council has provided $83 million in funding for early career projects in areas including mining equipment, critical minerals processing, and resource technology and services.
Metso Outotec has been chosen to supply its Premier SAG Mill for Northern Star Resources’ Thunderbox gold mine expansion, north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mitchell Services will purchase nine new LF160 drill rigs as part of a material capital investment program the company is conducting.
Bis has signed a new multi-year contract with GFG Alliance’s Whyalla integrated mining and steelworks which will see the company continue providing materials handling and export facilities services at the ...
The University of Adelaide will lead a project to develop tools and guidelines for mining’s transition to battery electric vehicles, funded by the FBICRC.
NRW Holdings has signed a letter of intent with Coronado Curragh to extend its mining services deal at the Curragh coal mine to 2026, adding around $1 billion to the ...
Mining has commenced at Calidus’ Warrawoona gold project, with ore now being delivered to the run-of-mine (ROM) pad.
The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation (BBAC) has announced a native title agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) which will provide intergenerational benefits for the Barada Barna people of central Queensland.
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has revealed Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia (IWIMRA) as its First Nations partner for the event.
The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) researchers are seeking partners in the state’s coal industry to help trial a new technique for predicting the rate at which coal ...
The Charge On Innovation Challenge has moved into its pitch phase in August after 21 mining companies joined in to develop systems for electrification.
METS Ignited chief executive officer Adrian Beer will feature as a panellist for the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s Thought Leadership Series which will hold high-level discussions on the ...
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Aqura Technologies has inked a $1.4 million deal with BHP to provide managed support services for the miner’s West Australian Iron Ore accommodation village entertainment networks.
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Decmil has continued its relationship with Fortescue Metals Group after securing a surface water management contract at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Bowen Rail Company has handed a rail yard contract to Hillery Group to facilitate the transport of coal from Bravus’ Carmichael mine in Queensland.
Caterpillar has launched its new 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel fitted with added engine configuration to elevate its efficiency.
Newcrest Mining has committed to a cutback at its Telfer operation, securing the future of the Western Australian gold-copper mine.
Australian Mining Cities Alliance chair and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler is lobbying the Australian Government to exclude regional accommodation from the Fringe Benefit Tax in an attempt to ...
Native Australian plants could be used to extract rare earth minerals with less environmental impact than mining practices, according to a study by the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Thiess has added five of Liebherr’s electric T 264 haul trucks to its operations in Chile, each with a 240-tonne payload to bolster a growing impact on the South American ...
Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding for a gas supply at its Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub.
Australia has taken another step towards becoming a major supplier of critical minerals to India with the release of Austrade’s report, Unlocking Australia-India Critical Minerals Partnership Potential.
Idemitsu has confirmed a worker returned a positive COVID-19 test at its Boggabri coal mine in New South Wales, before further testing revealed the case was a false positive.
OreFox has secured funding that will see the geological data analytics company further commercialise its cutting-edge proprietary artificial intelligence technology to assist the Queensland mining sector.
Scania Western Australia has moved into a more efficient parts warehouse outside Perth, to better service its customers in a range of industries such as mining.
Conveyor belt company Fenner Dunlop has introduced the iBelt mobile Beltguage to accurately monitor the wear and tear of its conveyors in a greater range of environments.
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has included fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in a new priority vaccination list, as the state prepares a vaccination hub at Brisbane Airport.
Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered a method to produce nanocrystals from mined metals using amalgamation, with the potential for the new compositions to be used in lithium-ion batteries.
The Queensland Government has found over 900 mining leases were operating without a valid mining tenure and is seeking to retroactively approve them.
Albemarle has delayed the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant until early 2022 following labour shortages in Western Australia.
Alcoa has signed K2fly to a tailings management contract across seven bauxite mines globally, furthering the industry’s commitment to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.
Australia’s resources industry has shipped $299.6 billion in export revenue during the 2020-21 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Aurizon has agreed to transport up to 500,000 tonnes of direct-shipment ore per year for Macarthur Minerals, between Kalgoorlie and Kwinana in Western Australia.
Alkane Resources has purchased a $16 million fleet of Sandvik, Epiroc, Cat and Volvo machines to operate at the Tomingley gold extension project in New South Wales.
The High Court of Australia has overturned a decision by the Federal Court, declaring a Glencore contractor was not a permanent employee of WorkPac and therefore was not owed back-paid ...
Whitehaven Coal’s $1 billion Winchester South metallurgical coal project in Queensland remains on track after the state government released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS).
Roy Hill has suggested filling vacant mining roles with out-of-work airline pilots to combat the resource sector’s growing skills shortage.
Dyno Nobel’s BlastWeb 4G delivers safety benefits while increasing operational efficiency for underground mines.
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Coxons Group has enhanced its asset availability and support network with the acquisition of MRC Australia, bringing together two specialists in fleet management and cooling solutions.
Exploration companies can apply for Western Australian Government assistance with round 24 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 2 of the co-funded Energy Analysis Project ...
Curtin University has opened a research and teaching hub at the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie to accelerate understanding of sustainable solutions for the resources sector.
The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN will aim to empower Australian students to speak up and provide practical tools on mental health when their third national tour starts this month.
BHP has set itself to expand production by 40 per cent at its Mount Keith nickel mine in Western Australia, with a new SAG mill, flotation technology and two new ...
Atlas Iron has awarded Primero a four-year crushing services contract for the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto and BHP have joined forces with Komatsu to create and commission zero emission haulage solutions.
Minnovare and LiveMine have partnered their drill optimisation technologies, streamlining the recording and management of data for their customers.