2017 Prospect Awards finalists revealed (0) October 5, 2017 The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Adani selects Townsville and Rockhampton as Carmichael FIFO hubs (0) October 5, 2017 India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
UNSW Professor says off-world mining may launch in the next decade (0) October 4, 2017 Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
MinRes makes bid for Hazer clean fuel synthetic graphite tech (0) October 4, 2017 Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire pours first gold at Penny’s Find (0) October 4, 2017 Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining approval processes at risk of corruption: report (0) October 4, 2017 Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
WA gold royalty rate increase to cost 3000 jobs: CME (0) October 4, 2017 The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM and Adani highlight importance of infrastructure at IMARC (0) October 4, 2017 AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Safer, faster, cleaner oil storage (0) October 3, 2017 Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Adani faces tax haven criticism in new report (0) October 3, 2017 The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...
Kirkland Lake makes De Grey investment (0) October 3, 2017 Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to make a $5 million investment in Western Australian gold junior, De Grey Mining.
WA resources sector records marked sales increase in 2017 (0) October 2, 2017 Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that local mineral and petroleum industry has seen a 19 per cent increase in value over 2015-16 sales figures, with $105 billion in recorded ...
Rio completes first fully autonomous rail journey in Pilbara (0) October 2, 2017 Rio Tinto is a step closer to its goal of having a network of driverless trains in the Pilbara after undertaking the first fully autonomous rail journey at the Western ...
New Century to go ahead with Century zinc mine purchase (0) October 2, 2017 New Century Resources intends to pursue Century Bull’s 30 per cent share in the ongoing Century Mine rehabilitation project, increasing its ownership from 70 per cent to 100 per cent.
Fortescue and ANZ partner for ATSI business funding (0) October 2, 2017 Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has launched a $50 million boost for Aboriginal-owned businesses that has been funded by a partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ Banking
Komatsu unveils D375A-8 crawler dozer (0) October 2, 2017 Komatsu continues to launch the D375A-8 crawler dozer throughout the global mining market.
Sodexo showcases latest mining technology (0) October 2, 2017 Facility management company Sodexo has showcased its latest solution for mining at Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Florida, United States.
Queensland launches annual exploration program (0) September 28, 2017 The program provides a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and to further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus resources sector, according to the Queensland Government.
Could current engineering skills become redundant? (0) September 28, 2017 To remain employable engineers require environmentally-sustainable design knowledge, expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality (VR), and a willingness to continuously ask questions, according to ...
Less than a month until the Prospect Awards (0) September 28, 2017 The Australian Mining Prospect Awards return to Sydney next month, with the event to be held at the Ivy on October 26.
Nivek’s TED machine lifts productivity at Hunter Valley Operations (0) September 28, 2017 Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED), a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose machine, has made a positive impact at the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) in New South Wales.
Onsite to acquire GCS Hire (0) September 27, 2017 Onsite Rental Group plans to acquire Western Australian equipment hire business GCS Hire – the equipment hire division of Global Construction Services.
Sandvik launches narrow-vein loader (0) September 27, 2017 Sandvik is introducing a new three-tonne narrow-vein loader (LHD) that offers reliability, productivity and increased safety not previously seen in its size class.
ABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions (0) September 27, 2017 Global power and automation technology company ABB will strengthen its position in the electrification sector through the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion).
Yancoal increases Warkworth stake for $US230m (0) September 27, 2017 Yancoal Australia has exercised a call option to purchase Mitsubishi’s 28.9 per cent interest in the Warkworth coal joint venture in the Hunter Valley for $US230 million ($291.7 million).
Saracen to sell Red October gold mine (0) September 26, 2017 Saracen Mineral Holdings will offload the Red October gold mine in Western Australia to Matsa Resources for $2 million in cash and shares.
Rio Tinto unveils paid parental leave standard (0) September 26, 2017 Rio Tinto will implement a new global minimum standard for paid parental leave for its entire workforce from next month.
Fortescue deployment of Cat autonomous technology takes next step (0) September 26, 2017 Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group are moving ahead with the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Fluor JV wins BHP contract (0) September 26, 2017 BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Spence copper operation in Chile to the joint venture between Fluor Corporation and SalfaCorp.
Where to next for minerals processing? (0) September 25, 2017 FLSmidth country head Mark Clifford discusses the state of the minerals processing industry in Australia
Mergers and acquisitions double in first half of 2017 (0) September 25, 2017 Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector have nearly doubled during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, according figures from EY.
Minerals Council of Australia CEO to resign (0) September 25, 2017 Brendan Pearson will step down as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in October after working for the organisation for more than nine years.
NT records highest minerals sales (0) September 22, 2017 The Northern Territory has recorded minerals sales worth $3.63 billion during 2016-17, the highest ever minerals sales for the territory.
New Talisman acquires Newcrest’s Kiwi subsidiary (0) September 22, 2017 New Talisman has acquired Newcrest Mining subsidiary Newcrest New Zealand Exploration, which holds 80 per cent of the Rahu project.
Iron ore sheds another 5% (0) September 22, 2017 Iron ore prices have fallen significantly again, continuing a volatile year for the commodity.
Schenck Process to have new owner (0) September 22, 2017 European private equity firm IK Investment Partners has secured a deal to sell Schenck Process to fund manager Blackstone.
Rio to return Coal & Allied proceeds to shareholders (0) September 22, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to buy back another $US2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) worth of shares, returning the proceeds from the sale of Coal & Allied to shareholders.
The future of mining (0) September 21, 2017 A recap of the 2017 ABB Digital Transformation Summit in Brisbane, which explored the importance of implementing digitalisation across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Sandfire completes next stage of US copper project approval (0) September 21, 2017 Sandfire Resources subsidiary Tintina Resources has received a draft operating permit for the Black Butte copper project in Montana, USA, another key step that brings it closer to development.
Glencore awards diversity scholarship (0) September 21, 2017 Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines has awarded its inaugural Tim Underhill Diversity Scholarship in Mine Surveying, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS).
Newcrest awards minerals processing contract at Cadia (0) September 21, 2017 Eriez will supply Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales with proprietary separation equipment to enhance the site’s minerals processing activities.
Iron ore price in free fall (0) September 20, 2017 Iron ore fell another 4.1 per cent in value overnight to drop to its lowest mark since late July.
Queensland monument to honour fallen miners (0) September 20, 2017 The Queensland Government unveiled a permanent state monument at Redbank, Ipswich to honour miners who lost their lives in mine and quarry accidents.
Metso launches new attachment system for screening media (0) September 20, 2017 Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that makes media change-outs safer and faster, increasing productivity in minerals processing.
WA gold royalty hike is ‘bad policy’: Newcrest (0) September 20, 2017 Newcrest Mining has described the Western Australian Government’s plan to increase the state’s gold royalty rate by 50 per cent as bad policy.
Calidus Resources to form joint venture with Novo (0) September 20, 2017 Western Australian-based Calidus Resources is on track to form a joint venture with Canadian explorer Novo Resources for tenements surrounding the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara.
Growth in mining jobs gathers momentum (0) September 20, 2017 Advertising for resources industry jobs on online recruitment portal SEEK has grown by 72 per cent over the past year.
Gascoyne to receive $60m loan for Dalgaranga project (0) September 19, 2017 Gascoyne Resources is set to receive a loan of up to $60 million from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank to fund the development of the Dalgaranga gold ...
Improving environmental and energy management on mine sites (0) September 19, 2017 As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social licence to operate should remain a key priority.
Intermin, AXF complete joint venture agreement (0) September 19, 2017 Intermin Resources has completed its joint venture agreement with AXF Resources for the Richmond vanadium-molybdenum project in Queensland.
Syrah seeks $110m to increase graphite output (0) September 19, 2017 Syrah Resources plans to raise $110 million to fund the ramp up of production at the Balama graphite project in Mozambique, Africa.
Sandvik unveils new DS422i cable bolter (0) September 19, 2017 Sandvik has released the DS422i cable bolter for improved productivity, safety and process control.
BHP adds 1000 women to workforce (0) September 19, 2017 BHP’s workforce has grown to be more than 20 per cent female. The company increased its female representation by 2.9 per cent in the 2017 financial year, just below a ...
Miners rally against WA gold royalty hike to save jobs (0) September 19, 2017 Western Australian gold industry workers took to the streets of Kalgoorlie yesterday to protest the state government’s budget decision to increase its gold royalty rate.
Reuse-to-Fuse for HDPE pipe: maximising your workforce (0) September 18, 2017 A new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic eliminates the need for installer certification
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the fastest-growing piping material in mining applications, with adoption expected to increase ...
Neometals lodges patent for lithium process (0) September 18, 2017 Neometals has lodged an Australian provisional patent application for its technology to produce lithium titanate oxide for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Manufacturers equip the mines of tomorrow (0) September 18, 2017 Markets conditions have generally improved in mining. What has this meant for the world’s leading equipment manufacturers and their most advanced products?
Next round of applications open for WA co-funded drilling program (0) September 18, 2017 The Western Australian Government has launched applications for round 16 of its exploration drilling program, a month after announcing it would continue funding the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Rio Tinto CFO to retire (0) September 18, 2017 Rio Tinto chief financial officer Chris Lynch will retire from the role by the end of September 2018.
Power to step down as Fortescue CEO (0) September 15, 2017 Nev Power’s tenure as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group will come to an end in February next year.
Ramelius Resources signs second joint venture deal in the US (0) September 15, 2017 Ramelius Resources has signed its second farm-in and joint venture agreement in Nevada, USA, after securing a deal with Newmont Mining over its South Monitor gold project.
Caterpillar develops battery electric LHD (0) September 15, 2017 Caterpillar’s Underground Mining group is preparing to ship a proof-of-concept battery electric LHD (load, haul, dump machine) to a mine site located in Canada.
Komatsu takes aerial view of site surveying (0) September 15, 2017 Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement ...
Brierty loses Rio Tinto, Newmont contracts (0) September 14, 2017 Collapsed contractor Brierty has been stripped of its major mining contracts, including a $300 million job it was awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara three years ago.
Hastings Technology Metals enters rare earth supply deal (0) September 14, 2017 Hastings Technology Metals has entered a third memorandum of understanding with Qiandong Rare Earth Group (GQD) for the future supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its Yangibana project ...
Balla Balla iron ore project edges closer to development (0) September 14, 2017 Balla Balla Infrastructure Group’s (BBIG) $5.6 billion integrated iron ore project in the Pilbara is on track for development after the WA government validated the state agreement signed earlier this ...
SAB bags mining contract at Bauxite Hills (0) September 14, 2017 Metro Mining has awarded SAB Mining with the mining contract at its Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Nepean handles growth on the world stage (0) September 14, 2017 Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.
Gold market remains buoyant after July rally (0) September 14, 2017 Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of gold and silver in July in ABC Bullion’s precious metals review for the month.
Regulation and policy excellence a key focus at IMARC (0) September 13, 2017 Promoting best practice regulation and policy excellence will be a key focus at the 4th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
KGL seeks funds to advance Jervois copper project (0) September 13, 2017 KGL Resources plans to raise up to $12.4 million to accelerate its exploration program at the Jervois copper project in the Northern Territory.
Posiedon Nickel enters MOU with Lithium Australia (0) September 13, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithium Australia (LIT) to evaluate joint exploration and lithium processing at Lake Johnston in Western Australia.
Integration: the key to a digital mining future (0) September 13, 2017 Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
Prototype rig promises big changes for greenfields drilling (0) September 13, 2017 A prototype, coiled tubing (CT) drilling rig being developed by a research centre in Victoria has entered its second major field trial, promising cheaper, faster greenfields mineral exploration.
NT Government goes public with environmental security bonds (0) September 13, 2017 The Northern Territory’s Gunner Ministry is to release details of its environmental security bonds to the public in a bid for increased accountability within the NT mining industry.
Copper and zinc bounce back in 2017 following Chinese investment (0) September 12, 2017 Copper prices have rebounded following an advantageous sell-off last Friday that saw copper fall 3 per cent and zinc 3.1 per cent respectively on the London Metal Exchange.
Kidman and SQM agree to $US110 million lithium JV (0) September 12, 2017 Kidman Resources has finalised a $US110 million, 50-50 joint venture agreement with Chile’s SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile) at the Mt Holland lithium operations in Western Australia.
Origin Energy acquires $190m stake in Otway gas project (0) September 12, 2017 Origin Energy’s oil and gas division Lattice Energy has secured a $190 million deal with exploration company Benaris International to acquire a 27.7 per cent interest in the Otway gas ...
Pilbara Minerals begins work on Pilgangoora expansion (0) September 12, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has begun initial work at its 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion at the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Minerals institute to receive $2 million boost from WA Government (0) September 12, 2017 The Western Australian Government is offering support for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) in the form of a $3 million funding injection launched by Treasurer Ben Wyatt.
Sheffield Resources signs zircon supply deal (0) September 12, 2017 Sheffield Resources has secured an agreement with Indian ceramics company Ruby Ceramics for the sale of premium zircon from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Evolution Mining mulls sale of Edna May gold mine (0) September 12, 2017 Evolution Mining is considering the sale of its Edna May gold mine in Western Australia, after receiving several acquisition offers.
MACA secures $60m to expand mining fleet (0) September 12, 2017 Contractor MACA is set to grow its mining services business after raising $60 million through a share placement.
Drills delivering impressive results in Australia’s mining regions (0) September 11, 2017 Caterpillar’s rotary blasthole drills have begun to make a significant impact in some of the country’s most prominent mining regions, like the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and the ...
Rio Tinto upgrades Kestrel coal mine (0) September 11, 2017 Rio Tinto has increased its coal reserves at the Kestrel underground coal mine in the Bowen Basin in Queensland by almost 50 per cent.
Queensland Bauxite’s project gets environmental approval (0) September 11, 2017 The Queensland Department Heritage Protection (DEHP) has approved the environmental authority (EA) for Queensland Bauxite’s South Johnstone project at Camp Creek, taking it a step closer to production.
The technological expectations of mining become reality (0) September 11, 2017 Technology is moving and taking mining along for the ride. A panel of Sandvik experts provides an insight into the latest technology developments at the company and what the industry ...
Hastings Deering raising the bar for Dig Day 2017 (0) September 11, 2017 Queensland and Northern Territory’s exclusive Caterpillar dealer, Hastings Deering, are pulling out all stops for the 2017 Dig Day, to be held in Brisbane on Saturday October 14.
Independence unveils Nova nickel operation (0) September 11, 2017 Independence Group (IGO) has officially opened the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia.
South East Asia Resources enters lithium deal (0) September 8, 2017 Western Australian based company South East Asia Resources has entered an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of private company Centralist, which includes five exploration licences in emerging lithium producing ...
ABM signs deal with Traditional Owners for Lake Mackay project (0) September 8, 2017 ABM Resources has signed an exploration agreement with the Central Land Council – the representatives of the Traditional Owners – for the Lake Mackay joint venture project in Northern Territory. ...
Bannerman MD expects uranium market to bounce back (0) September 8, 2017 The uranium sector’s pricing doldrums are destined to mother a bull market in the near to short term, according to Bannerman Resources managing director Brandon Munro.
Western Australian gold royalty hike slammed by mining industry (0) September 8, 2017 A Western Australian Government decision to increase royalties for gold producers in its latest State Budget has angered the mining industry, which fears the move will close mines and cost ...
First female GM starts at KCGM (0) September 7, 2017 Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) has appointed Cecile Thaxter as its first female general manager.
Poseidon Nickel enters another gold processing deal at Black Swan (0) September 7, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Empire Resources to evaluate the option of processing gold ore from the Penny’s Find gold project at Poseidon’s Black Swan ...
Sandvik launches new low profile loader (0) September 7, 2017 Sandvik has released the LH115L five tonne low profile loader for challenging mining conditions.
Contractor Brierty appoints administrators (0) September 7, 2017 Mining and civil works contractor Brierty has appointed administrators following low profits and market uncertainty.
MACA secures Pilgangoora open pit mining contract (0) September 7, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has awarded the open pit mining contract for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia to MACA.
Valmec secures energy services contracts worth $11.2m (0) September 6, 2017 Australian energy services group Valmec has continued to build its order book, securing new and additional contracts worth approximately $11.2 million.
Shell Australia signs gas supply deal in Queensland (0) September 6, 2017 The Swanbank E power station near Ipswich will begin supplying power to Queensland again on January 1, after electricity generator Stanwell corporation signed a gas supply deal with Shell Australia.
Guess who’s back? New 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9002NC launches (0) September 6, 2017 Over 20 years ago, Speedglas launched the 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet Series 9000. Many welders still consider the classic Speedglas 9000 model the perfect balance of welding helmet shape, size, and weight. So, ...
Welders, don’t let your health go up in smoke (0) September 6, 2017 Increasing knowledge about the health hazards associated with breathing welding fumes and gases above certain concentrations and the serious illnesses that can result emphasises the need to educate, train and ...
Peabody sells majority of Burton mine for $US11 million (0) September 6, 2017 Peabody Energy has entered an agreement to sell the majority of its Burton coal mine in Queensland to the Lenton joint venture for $US11 million ($13.7 million).
Sandfire looks ahead following DeGrussa success (0) September 6, 2017 Western Australian miner Sandfire Resources has continued its strong performance at the DeGrussa copper-gold operation a year on from winning the coveted Mine of the Year accolade at the 2016 ...
Monax Mining earns stake in Western Queen gold project (0) September 5, 2017 Monax Mining has entered a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Ramelius Resources for the Western Queen gold project in Western Australia.
Strike Energy moves to South Australia (0) September 5, 2017 Australian-listed oil and gas company Strike Energy has relocated from Sydney to Adelaide, set to create around 85 resources jobs in the state.
NRW’s Golding wins coal mining services contract (0) September 5, 2017 Golding Contractors, recently acquired by NRW Holdings, has been awarded a mining services contract at Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Broadlea open cut coal mine in Queensland.
AIMEX boosts business for the METS sector (0) September 4, 2017 Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition – Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) has energised the next era of mining professionals, with early reports recording more than 4,900 attendees for the event.
Ausgold capitalises on WA exploration scheme (0) September 4, 2017 Ausgold has secured a $150,000 grant through the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS), which will be used to conduct drilling activities at its Katanning gold project.
Drug use a growing concern in mining: survey (0) September 4, 2017 Drug use is a growing issue in Australia’s mining industry, according to a survey from Mining People International (MPi).
Thiess secures $437m coal contract (0) September 4, 2017 Thiess has been awarded a $437 million contract at the Gunung Bara Utama (GBU) coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Newmont launches production at Tanami expansion project (0) September 1, 2017 Newmont Mining is on track to increase production at the Tanami gold operation by 80,000 ounces a year after completing an expansion project at the Northern Territory site.
Kingston Resources to form new gold, lithium group (0) September 1, 2017 Australian-listed Kingston Resources (KSN) is set to merge with Canadian-listed WCB Resources (WCB) to create a new Australasian focused gold and lithium development and exploration group.
Rio Tinto waves goodbye to Coal & Allied (0) September 1, 2017 Rio Tinto has completed the $2.69 billion sale of its thermal coal business Coal & Allied in the New South Wales Hunter Valley to Yancoal Australia.
Arrium sale to GFG Alliance complete (0) September 1, 2017 KordaMentha Restructuring has completed the sale of Arrium Group companies to Britain’s GFG Alliance after it secured the deal to acquire the business.
Thiess bags $300m contract extension (0) September 1, 2017 Thiess, CIMIC’s mining services provider, has secured a $300 million contract extension at Harum Energy’s Mahakam Sumber Jaya (MSJ) coal mine in Indonesia.
Construction starts at Woodlawn Zinc-Copper mine (0) August 31, 2017 Heron Resources has marked the start of works at its wholly owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper project
Construction of the 1.5Mtpa processing plant and associated infrastructure is expected to take approximately 15 months with commissioning ...
Rio Tinto opens $US338 million Silvergrass iron ore mine (0) August 31, 2017 Rio Tinto has officially opened its $US338 million ($427.2 million) Silvergrass iron ore mine in Western Australia.
The project is the 16th mine at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations and will ...
WA heavy earths developer gets $38m New Yorker backing (0) August 31, 2017 Australian heavy rare earths developer Northern Minerals has secured a US$30 million (A$37.9 million) loan from a New York financier to further its research and development (R&D) operations.
Innovation Structured Finance (ISF) ...
More than one million ounces of gold defined at Leonora mine (0) August 31, 2017 Kin Mining has announced an upward revision of its mineral resources for the Leonora gold project in Western Australia.
Gold resources have risen by 42 per cent on their previous estimate, ...
Search for Realm replacement underway as MD resigns (0) August 29, 2017 Australian mining company Realm Resources has announced that its managing director Glen Lewis has resigned for personal reasons.
Lewis will support Realm for a short period while the company’s management searches for ...
Experts to speak at safety forum for mine managers (0) August 29, 2017 Mines and petroleum minister Bill Johnston has opened the Registered Managers Forum at the Pan Pacific Perth.
The forum gives mine managers and key decision makers the opportunity to work together to ...
WA lithium research to ‘transform energy use’ in Australia (0) August 29, 2017 Researchers at Murdoch University are developing lithium technology which will transform the way the world uses energy.
Dean of the School of Engineering and Information Technology, Professor Bogdan Dlugogorski, said Murdoch University was ...
Glencore announces sale of QLD thermal coal mine (0) August 29, 2017 Glencore has begun the sale process of its Rolleston thermal coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Together with its joint venture partners Itochu and Sumitomo, the company said the move was part of ...
Adani to begin Carmichael coal project in October (0) August 29, 2017 Indian energy giant Adani Enterprises will start work on its Queensland-based Carmichael coal project in October and is targeting its first shipment by March 2020, according to reports.
Reuters is reporting ...
Mining resumes at WA site following suspension (0) August 29, 2017 Mining has resumed at Metals X’s Nifty copper project following remedial repairs to the secondary escape-way to an underground mine.
Operations were suspended for nine days at the Western Australian mine ...
MICROMINE gears up for Mining World Central Asia (0) August 28, 2017 MICROMINE is excited to be exhibiting at Mining World Central Asia 2017 from September 20 – 22 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Mining World Central Asia (UFI Approved Event) is the largest ...
Improving environmental and energy management on site (0) August 28, 2017 As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social license to operate should remain a key priority.
Magnis Resources strikes lithium supply deal (0) August 28, 2017 Australian listed Magnis Resources has strengthened its position in the lithium market after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with German lithium-ion battery consortium TerraE-Holding GmBH to supply raw materials ...
WA miners deliver golden results (0) August 28, 2017 Western Australia’s gold miners are shining bright during the current reporting season for ASX-listed companies.
Dacian Gold selects natural gas for Mt Morgans project (0) August 28, 2017 Dacian Gold has chosen to use a natural gas and a gas-fired power station to generate electricity at its Mount Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Poseidon forms gold processing alliance with Northern Star (0) August 28, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has secured an agreement to explore options for processing Northern Star Resources’ gold at its Black Swan operations in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
WA royalty hike threatens gold industry (0) August 28, 2017 Annual gold production in Australia continued its slow upward trend in the 2017 financial year, according to gold consultants, Surbiton Associates.
Trends defining the future of mining, minerals and metals (0) August 25, 2017 Worldwide population growth, together with upward trends in urbanisation and industrialisation, will continue to drive increasing demand for commodities from mining and minerals industries.
Queensland bans 100 per cent FIFO on large projects (0) August 25, 2017 The Queensland Government has passed a law prohibiting 100 per cent fly in fly out (FIFO) workers on large resources projects near regional communities.
KGL’s Jervois copper project gets extension (0) August 25, 2017 The Northern Territory Government has granted KGL Resources an additional mining lease for it Jervois copper project, extending its production area.
Breaker secures funds to advance greenfields gold discovery (0) August 25, 2017 Breaker Resources has raised $10 million through a share placement to continue exploration at the Lake Roe gold project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
WA exploration scheme set to return (0) August 25, 2017 The Western Australian Government plans to continue funding the $10 million a year Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Improvement in employment conditions for geoscientists slows down (0) August 25, 2017 An improvement in employment prospects for professionals in Australia’s exploration and mining industry has slowed, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ (AIG) latest employment survey.
Queensland outlaws underground coal gasification (0) August 25, 2017 Underground coal gasification (UCG) has been banned in Queensland after legislation was passed through state parliament yesterday.
Vibration in mineral processing equipment can be costly (0) August 24, 2017 Condition monitoring of machinery by way of vibration measurement can forestall expensive, otherwise unforeseen breakdowns with consequent loss of production.
Michael Wright appointed as CIMIC deputy CEO (0) August 24, 2017 Mining and construction contractor CIMIC Group has selected Thiess managing director Michael Wright as the new deputy CEO.
Ausdrill goes for gold (0) August 24, 2017 Contracts in the gold sector are driving the performance of mining services group, Ausdrill.
NRW on track for $111m contract at OZ Minerals project (0) August 24, 2017 NRW Holdings has reported that its participation in the early contractor involvement process at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia is nearing completion and it is now finalising ...
The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Western Australian gold company Red 5 has finalised its acquisition of the Darlot mine and the King of the Hills project in the state’s Eastern Goldfields.
Australian-headquartered OceanaGold Corp has launched commercial production at its Haile gold mine in the United States.
India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program.
Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
Heron Resources is buoyant about the spike in zinc prices as it progresses development of the Woodlawn project in New South Wales.
Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals has seen an 18 per cent rise in pre-tax losses for its Drakelands Mine in County Devon, England.
Kin Mining continues to emerge as one of Western Australia’s most exciting gold mining prospects at the Leonora project in the Eastern Goldfields.
The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...
Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to make a $5 million investment in Western Australian gold junior, De Grey Mining.
Tungsten Mining is raising up to $13.5 million to advance development of the Mt Mulgine tungsten project in Western Australia.
Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that local mineral and petroleum industry has seen a 19 per cent increase in value over 2015-16 sales figures, with $105 billion in recorded ...
Rio Tinto is a step closer to its goal of having a network of driverless trains in the Pilbara after undertaking the first fully autonomous rail journey at the Western ...
New Century Resources intends to pursue Century Bull’s 30 per cent share in the ongoing Century Mine rehabilitation project, increasing its ownership from 70 per cent to 100 per cent.
OZ Minerals has launched work on phase one of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has launched a $50 million boost for Aboriginal-owned businesses that has been funded by a partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ Banking
Komatsu continues to launch the D375A-8 crawler dozer throughout the global mining market.
Facility management company Sodexo has showcased its latest solution for mining at Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Florida, United States.
The program provides a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and to further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus resources sector, according to the Queensland Government.
To remain employable engineers require environmentally-sustainable design knowledge, expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality (VR), and a willingness to continuously ask questions, according to ...
Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has introduced new EcoStruxure software solutions, bringing measurably profitable asset and operation reliability to the industrial market.
Origin Energy has agreed to sell upstream oil and gas business, Lattice Energy, to Beach Energy for $1.585 billion.
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards return to Sydney next month, with the event to be held at the Ivy on October 26.
Seven regional Queensland industry groups and economic development bodies have requested major mining houses review their payment terms for suppliers.
Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED), a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose machine, has made a positive impact at the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) in New South Wales.
Onsite Rental Group plans to acquire Western Australian equipment hire business GCS Hire – the equipment hire division of Global Construction Services.
Sandvik is introducing a new three-tonne narrow-vein loader (LHD) that offers reliability, productivity and increased safety not previously seen in its size class.
Global power and automation technology company ABB will strengthen its position in the electrification sector through the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion).
Yancoal Australia has exercised a call option to purchase Mitsubishi’s 28.9 per cent interest in the Warkworth coal joint venture in the Hunter Valley for $US230 million ($291.7 million).
Monadelphous has secured new maintenance and construction work in the resources industry worth $220 million.
Saracen Mineral Holdings will offload the Red October gold mine in Western Australia to Matsa Resources for $2 million in cash and shares.
Rio Tinto will implement a new global minimum standard for paid parental leave for its entire workforce from next month.
Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group are moving ahead with the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Spence copper operation in Chile to the joint venture between Fluor Corporation and SalfaCorp.
FLSmidth country head Mark Clifford discusses the state of the minerals processing industry in Australia
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector have nearly doubled during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, according figures from EY.
Brendan Pearson will step down as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in October after working for the organisation for more than nine years.
Thiess has been awarded a $189 million contract extension to continue to operate the Jellinbah Plains open pit at the Jellinbah East coal mine in central Queensland.
The Northern Territory has recorded minerals sales worth $3.63 billion during 2016-17, the highest ever minerals sales for the territory.
New Talisman has acquired Newcrest Mining subsidiary Newcrest New Zealand Exploration, which holds 80 per cent of the Rahu project.
Metals company TNG is on track to sell its Melville Island exploration licence application (ELA) in the Northern Territory to Rio Tinto Exploration.
Iron ore prices have fallen significantly again, continuing a volatile year for the commodity.
European private equity firm IK Investment Partners has secured a deal to sell Schenck Process to fund manager Blackstone.
Rio Tinto plans to buy back another $US2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) worth of shares, returning the proceeds from the sale of Coal & Allied to shareholders.
A recap of the 2017 ABB Digital Transformation Summit in Brisbane, which explored the importance of implementing digitalisation across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Liebherr has produced the largest non-segmented, large diameter bearing ever manufactured by the company, designed for compact bucket wheel excavators.
Sandfire Resources subsidiary Tintina Resources has received a draft operating permit for the Black Butte copper project in Montana, USA, another key step that brings it closer to development.
Minemax has released the new Tempo for developing detailed mine plans.
Seven Group Holdings plans to raise up to $400 million to help it buyout mining equipment hire company Coates Hire.
Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines has awarded its inaugural Tim Underhill Diversity Scholarship in Mine Surveying, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS).
Eriez will supply Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales with proprietary separation equipment to enhance the site’s minerals processing activities.
Aggreko is helping companies focus more on mining through a remote monitoring system that supports its power generation facilities at operations.
Iron ore fell another 4.1 per cent in value overnight to drop to its lowest mark since late July.
The Queensland Government unveiled a permanent state monument at Redbank, Ipswich to honour miners who lost their lives in mine and quarry accidents.
Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that makes media change-outs safer and faster, increasing productivity in minerals processing.
Newcrest Mining has described the Western Australian Government’s plan to increase the state’s gold royalty rate by 50 per cent as bad policy.
Western Australian-based Calidus Resources is on track to form a joint venture with Canadian explorer Novo Resources for tenements surrounding the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara.
Advertising for resources industry jobs on online recruitment portal SEEK has grown by 72 per cent over the past year.
Seven Group Holdings is set to take 100 per cent ownership of Coates Hire, a supplier of equipment to the mining industry.
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Gascoyne Resources is set to receive a loan of up to $60 million from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank to fund the development of the Dalgaranga gold ...
As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social licence to operate should remain a key priority.
Syrah Resources plans to raise $110 million to fund the ramp up of production at the Balama graphite project in Mozambique, Africa.
Sandvik has released the DS422i cable bolter for improved productivity, safety and process control.
BHP’s workforce has grown to be more than 20 per cent female. The company increased its female representation by 2.9 per cent in the 2017 financial year, just below a ...
Western Australian gold industry workers took to the streets of Kalgoorlie yesterday to protest the state government’s budget decision to increase its gold royalty rate.
The University of Adelaide will lead a $14.6 million research consortium to develop technologies designed to increase copper production in South Australia.
A new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic eliminates the need for installer certification
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Neometals has lodged an Australian provisional patent application for its technology to produce lithium titanate oxide for use in lithium-ion batteries.
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Heron Resources will use Glencore’s IsaMill technology at its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
The Western Australian Government has launched applications for round 16 of its exploration drilling program, a month after announcing it would continue funding the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Ramelius Resources will acquire the Edna May gold mine in Western Australia from Evolution Mining for up to $90 million.
Rio Tinto chief financial officer Chris Lynch will retire from the role by the end of September 2018.
Nev Power’s tenure as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group will come to an end in February next year.
Ramelius Resources has signed its second farm-in and joint venture agreement in Nevada, USA, after securing a deal with Newmont Mining over its South Monitor gold project.
Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration shortly after entering receivership.
India’s Adani will launch construction on a solar energy plant at Moranbah in Queensland by the end of the year.
Sandvik has unveiled AutoMine Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new entry-level addition to the AutoMine family.
Caterpillar’s Underground Mining group is preparing to ship a proof-of-concept battery electric LHD (load, haul, dump machine) to a mine site located in Canada.
Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement ...
Collapsed contractor Brierty has been stripped of its major mining contracts, including a $300 million job it was awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara three years ago.
Hastings Technology Metals has entered a third memorandum of understanding with Qiandong Rare Earth Group (GQD) for the future supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its Yangibana project ...
Miners have returned to work at Glencore’s Tahmoor Colliery after it received a prohibition notice from the NSW Resources Regulator for elevated gas levels.
Balla Balla Infrastructure Group’s (BBIG) $5.6 billion integrated iron ore project in the Pilbara is on track for development after the WA government validated the state agreement signed earlier this ...
Metro Mining has awarded SAB Mining with the mining contract at its Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.
Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of gold and silver in July in ABC Bullion’s precious metals review for the month.
Promoting best practice regulation and policy excellence will be a key focus at the 4th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
Technology has been developed to turn recruitment in mining into a proactive process that is more efficient for companies.
KGL Resources plans to raise up to $12.4 million to accelerate its exploration program at the Jervois copper project in the Northern Territory.
Striker mobile crushers and screens has appointed Tasmanian-based Onetrak as its dealer for Australia.
Newcrest Mining expects the Cadia East gold mine in New South Wales to be producing at normal rates by March next year as it continues to recover from the April ...
Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithium Australia (LIT) to evaluate joint exploration and lithium processing at Lake Johnston in Western Australia.
Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
A prototype, coiled tubing (CT) drilling rig being developed by a research centre in Victoria has entered its second major field trial, promising cheaper, faster greenfields mineral exploration.
The Northern Territory’s Gunner Ministry is to release details of its environmental security bonds to the public in a bid for increased accountability within the NT mining industry.
Copper prices have rebounded following an advantageous sell-off last Friday that saw copper fall 3 per cent and zinc 3.1 per cent respectively on the London Metal Exchange.
Kidman Resources has finalised a $US110 million, 50-50 joint venture agreement with Chile’s SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile) at the Mt Holland lithium operations in Western Australia.
Pilbara Minerals has begun initial work at its 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion at the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government is offering support for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) in the form of a $3 million funding injection launched by Treasurer Ben Wyatt.
Sheffield Resources has secured an agreement with Indian ceramics company Ruby Ceramics for the sale of premium zircon from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Evolution Mining is considering the sale of its Edna May gold mine in Western Australia, after receiving several acquisition offers.
Contractor MACA is set to grow its mining services business after raising $60 million through a share placement.
Caterpillar’s rotary blasthole drills have begun to make a significant impact in some of the country’s most prominent mining regions, like the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and the ...
Red River Resources has launched production at the Thalanga zinc operation in Queensland as prices for the metal have risen by about 20 per cent this year.
Queensland copper producer Cudeco has awarded Oz Mining the Phase 2 mining contract at its Rocklands project near Cloncurry.
Mineral Commodities (MRC) has signed an agreement with Gold Terrace to farm into the Munglinup graphite project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto has increased its coal reserves at the Kestrel underground coal mine in the Bowen Basin in Queensland by almost 50 per cent.
The Queensland Department Heritage Protection (DEHP) has approved the environmental authority (EA) for Queensland Bauxite’s South Johnstone project at Camp Creek, taking it a step closer to production.
Technology is moving and taking mining along for the ride. A panel of Sandvik experts provides an insight into the latest technology developments at the company and what the industry ...
Queensland and Northern Territory’s exclusive Caterpillar dealer, Hastings Deering, are pulling out all stops for the 2017 Dig Day, to be held in Brisbane on Saturday October 14.
Independence Group (IGO) has officially opened the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia.
Mining consultants with tendering, project management and procurement strategy skills have emerged as the most sought-after at online recruitment marketplace, Expert360.
Queensland mine operators will face harsher penalties for breaking mine health and safety regulations under new legislation introduced to parliament.
The uranium sector’s pricing doldrums are destined to mother a bull market in the near to short term, according to Bannerman Resources managing director Brandon Munro.
A Western Australian Government decision to increase royalties for gold producers in its latest State Budget has angered the mining industry, which fears the move will close mines and cost ...
Weir Minerals has announced plans open new service centres, expanding its reach in the global mining industry.
Eriez Flotation Division has released a new brochure that explains how particle flotation (CPF) technology can increase mill throughput.
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) has appointed Cecile Thaxter as its first female general manager.
Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Empire Resources to evaluate the option of processing gold ore from the Penny’s Find gold project at Poseidon’s Black Swan ...
Sandvik has released the LH115L five tonne low profile loader for challenging mining conditions.
Mining and civil works contractor Brierty has appointed administrators following low profits and market uncertainty.
New research has found there is strong public support for the construction of a low emission coal-fired power station in New South Wales.
Pilbara Minerals has awarded the open pit mining contract for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia to MACA.
The Gold Industry Group will launch a gold Discovery Trail at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay next month.
Mineral Blue announces Fedora, a socially responsible encryption system.
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Australian energy services group Valmec has continued to build its order book, securing new and additional contracts worth approximately $11.2 million.
The Western Australian Government may make changes to the state’s mining act following a High Court decision that blocked mining on Andrew Forrest’s cattle station in the Pilbara.
The Swanbank E power station near Ipswich will begin supplying power to Queensland again on January 1, after electricity generator Stanwell corporation signed a gas supply deal with Shell Australia.
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Australian Mines plans to acquire the multi-commodity Sconi project in North Queensland from joint venture partner Metallica Minerals for $10 million.
Peabody Energy has entered an agreement to sell the majority of its Burton coal mine in Queensland to the Lenton joint venture for $US11 million ($13.7 million).
Western Australian miner Sandfire Resources has continued its strong performance at the DeGrussa copper-gold operation a year on from winning the coveted Mine of the Year accolade at the 2016 ...
Gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold is consolidating its presence in Australia with a $C56 million ($56.6 million) investment in another Canadian company, Novo Resources.
Monax Mining has entered a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Ramelius Resources for the Western Queen gold project in Western Australia.
TerraCom has announced a further extension to the Blair Athol mine life following increased coal resources.
Australia’s mining industry continues to spend more on exploration after several years in the doldrums for the sector.
Australian-listed oil and gas company Strike Energy has relocated from Sydney to Adelaide, set to create around 85 resources jobs in the state.
BHP has extended Mitchell Services’ underground drilling contract at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Golding Contractors, recently acquired by NRW Holdings, has been awarded a mining services contract at Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Broadlea open cut coal mine in Queensland.
BHP is confident the heap leach extraction technology it is testing at Olympic Dam has the potential to help lift the mine’s annual copper production to more than 450,000 tonnes, ...
Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition – Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) has energised the next era of mining professionals, with early reports recording more than 4,900 attendees for the event.
Drug use is a growing issue in Australia’s mining industry, according to a survey from Mining People International (MPi).
Thiess has been awarded a $437 million contract at the Gunung Bara Utama (GBU) coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The Australian Government plans to revive greenfields exploration through a new scheme.
MOD Resources plans to double its exploration budget at the Botswana copper project to $10 million.
Newmont Mining is on track to increase production at the Tanami gold operation by 80,000 ounces a year after completing an expansion project at the Northern Territory site.
Australian-listed Kingston Resources (KSN) is set to merge with Canadian-listed WCB Resources (WCB) to create a new Australasian focused gold and lithium development and exploration group.
Rio Tinto has completed the $2.69 billion sale of its thermal coal business Coal & Allied in the New South Wales Hunter Valley to Yancoal Australia.
KordaMentha Restructuring has completed the sale of Arrium Group companies to Britain’s GFG Alliance after it secured the deal to acquire the business.
Ausdrill has raised $100 million through a share placement to help fund its growth plans in Africa.
Thiess, CIMIC’s mining services provider, has secured a $300 million contract extension at Harum Energy’s Mahakam Sumber Jaya (MSJ) coal mine in Indonesia.
Heron Resources has marked the start of works at its wholly owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper project
Construction of the 1.5Mtpa processing plant and associated infrastructure is expected to take approximately 15 months with commissioning ...
Rio Tinto has officially opened its $US338 million ($427.2 million) Silvergrass iron ore mine in Western Australia.
The project is the 16th mine at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations and will ...
Kin Mining has announced an upward revision of its mineral resources for the Leonora gold project in Western Australia.
Gold resources have risen by 42 per cent on their previous estimate, ...
Australian mining company Realm Resources has announced that its managing director Glen Lewis has resigned for personal reasons.
Lewis will support Realm for a short period while the company’s management searches for ...
Mines and petroleum minister Bill Johnston has opened the Registered Managers Forum at the Pan Pacific Perth.
The forum gives mine managers and key decision makers the opportunity to work together to ...
Researchers at Murdoch University are developing lithium technology which will transform the way the world uses energy.
Dean of the School of Engineering and Information Technology, Professor Bogdan Dlugogorski, said Murdoch University was ...
Glencore has begun the sale process of its Rolleston thermal coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Together with its joint venture partners Itochu and Sumitomo, the company said the move was part of ...
Mining has resumed at Metals X’s Nifty copper project following remedial repairs to the secondary escape-way to an underground mine.
Operations were suspended for nine days at the Western Australian mine ...
BHP suspended production at its Eagle Ford shale operation in South Texas as Hurricane Harvey struck near the area on Saturday.
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As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social license to operate should remain a key priority.
Australian listed Magnis Resources has strengthened its position in the lithium market after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with German lithium-ion battery consortium TerraE-Holding GmBH to supply raw materials ...
Western Australia’s gold miners are shining bright during the current reporting season for ASX-listed companies.
Dacian Gold has chosen to use a natural gas and a gas-fired power station to generate electricity at its Mount Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Poseidon Nickel has secured an agreement to explore options for processing Northern Star Resources’ gold at its Black Swan operations in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Worldwide population growth, together with upward trends in urbanisation and industrialisation, will continue to drive increasing demand for commodities from mining and minerals industries.
The Queensland Government has passed a law prohibiting 100 per cent fly in fly out (FIFO) workers on large resources projects near regional communities.
Breaker Resources has raised $10 million through a share placement to continue exploration at the Lake Roe gold project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government plans to continue funding the $10 million a year Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
An improvement in employment prospects for professionals in Australia’s exploration and mining industry has slowed, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ (AIG) latest employment survey.
Underground coal gasification (UCG) has been banned in Queensland after legislation was passed through state parliament yesterday.
Condition monitoring of machinery by way of vibration measurement can forestall expensive, otherwise unforeseen breakdowns with consequent loss of production.
Mining and construction contractor CIMIC Group has selected Thiess managing director Michael Wright as the new deputy CEO.
Contracts in the gold sector are driving the performance of mining services group, Ausdrill.
Black lung sufferers will have better access to workers compensation after a new bill passed by the Queensland Government.
NRW Holdings has reported that its participation in the early contractor involvement process at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia is nearing completion and it is now finalising ...