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Australis Oil & Gas acquires Encana shale assets (0) March 2, 2017 Australis Oil & Gas subsidiary Australis TMS, has entered a US$80 million ($104 million) agreement to acquire all of Encana Oil & Gas’ Tuscaloosa Marine Shale (TMS) assets.
WA still Australia’s top spot for mining investment (0) March 2, 2017 Western Australia remains the most attractive jurisdiction in Australia for mining investment, according to Canadian think-tank, the Fraser Institute.
Woodside chief executive takes $1m pay cut (0) March 1, 2017 Woodside Petroleum cut the pay of chief executive officer Peter Coleman by more than $1 million in 2016.
BC Iron, Kalium Lakes enter potash joint venture (0) March 1, 2017 BC Iron and Kalium Lakes have entered a joint venture agreement for the Carnegie potash project in Western Australia.
Black lung strikes 19th worker (0) March 1, 2017 Another Queensland coal miner has been diagnosed with black lung, the 19th person to be confirmed with the disease since its resurgence in Australia.
Macmahon reveals Indonesian contract, acquisition of mine assets (0) March 1, 2017 Macmahon Holdings, which is a takeover target of leading contractor Cimic, has signed an agreement for what it calls a “potentially transformational transaction” that raises doubt about its suitor’s acquisition ...
Newcrest partners with Unearthed Melbourne (0) March 1, 2017 Newcrest Mining has partnered with Unearthed once again for its upcoming hackathon in Melbourne from March 17-19.
EMR Capital completes $US210m Golden Grove acquisition (0) March 1, 2017 Mining private equity manager EMR Capital has completed its acquisition of MMG’s Golden Grove mine in Western Australia.
Toxic coal mine discharge affects the Blue Mountains (0) February 28, 2017 A Western Sydney University study has found toxic discharge from the Clarence Colliery in New South Wales is affecting the Heritage listed Blue Mountains area.
Mining continues significant contribution in New South Wales (0) February 28, 2017 The New South Wales Minerals Council’s latest expenditure survey has found that the 23 participating mining companies directly injected $10.8 billion in the state’s economy in 2015/16.
Woodside, GE partner to boost LNG in WA (0) February 28, 2017 Woodside Energy, together with GE, have signed an agreement to support the use of LNG as a key fuel source in Western Australia.
Fortescue dismisses reports of Wesfarmers coal bid (0) February 28, 2017 Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has denied it will make an offer for Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
Mining still Seek’s top paying industry in Australia (0) February 28, 2017 Mining, resources and energy remains the highest paid industry on online jobs portal Seek despite a slight year-on-year fall.
Making Every Bit Count (0) February 27, 2017 The trend towards adopting CSR (corporate social responsibility) structures within companies started early as the 70s and 80s. Today that trend has become a critical pillar in decision making across ...
Scientists unearth the reason for world’s richest ore deposits (0) February 27, 2017 Scientists have identified why some of the richest ore deposits such as copper, zinc and uranium were during the middle period of the Earth’s history.
South east Australia on track for new gas supplies (0) February 27, 2017 APA Group has signed an agreement with Cooper Energy to develop Gippsland Basin gas projects – bringing new gas supply sources to south east Australia.
Macmahon fires back at CIMIC, rejects takeover offer (0) February 27, 2017 Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has labelled the takeover offer it received from Cimic Group as “inadequate” and “opportunistic”, while advising its shareholders to reject the bid.
Altura’s Pilgangoora lithium project hits next milestone (0) February 27, 2017 Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora lithium project is another step closer to full production after the Western Australian department of mines (DMP) approved its project management plan.
Monadelphous bags contracts with Fortescue, BHP (0) February 27, 2017 Monadelphous has secured $120 million worth of new contracts and additional work for resources companies including Fortescue Metals Group and BHP Billiton.
Australian gold output at its highest since 1999 (0) February 27, 2017 Australian gold mine production reached a 17-year high in 2016, according to gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates.
Cudeco awards mining services contract for Rocklands mine (0) February 24, 2017 Queensland copper producer Cudeco has awarded Andy’s Earthmovers (Asia Pacific) a contract to provide mining services at its Rocklands copper mine.
Mining moves: Incitec Pivot, Fortescue, Cudeco (0) February 24, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international mining industry.
Ten-year roadmap for Australia’s energy resources sector released (0) February 24, 2017 National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has released a 10-year roadmap to boost competitiveness in Australia’s coal, oil and gas, and uranium energy resources industries.
Tomra helps recover massive 227-carat Lucapa diamond (0) February 24, 2017 Lucapa Diamond’s recent recovery of a 227-carat stone from the Lulo mine in Angola was assisted by an X-ray transmission (XRT) sorting technology developed by Norway’s Tomra.
Anglo American Hunter Valley coal mine expansion suffers another setback (0) February 24, 2017 Anglo American’s expansion plan for the Drayton South coal operation in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales has again been knocked back.
Wearx appoints new innovations and technology manager (0) February 23, 2017 Mine processing plant wear solutions provider WEARX has welcomed Dr Tobias Krull as the company’s new Innovation and Technology manager.
Ausdrill locks in $200 million of contract extensions in WA’s Goldfields (0) February 23, 2017 Mining services company Ausdrill has secured more than $200 million worth of contract extensions with two of its existing clients in the Goldfields region of Western Australia – Kalgoorlie Consolidated ...
South32 coal acquisition comes under fire from ACCC (0) February 23, 2017 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns about South32’s proposed acquisition of Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan coal assets in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
Queensland’s Olive Downs mine steps closer to production (0) February 23, 2017 Pembroke Resources’ $1 billion Olive Downs coal mine near Moranbah in Queensland is getting closer to production, after receiving a coordinated project status.
Dacian again seeks funds for Mt Morgan gold development (0) February 23, 2017 Dacian Gold has unveiled new plans to raise funds for development of the Mt Morgans gold project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Queensland approves Blair Athol coal mine, 600 jobs on the way (0) February 22, 2017 Queensland’s department of natural resources and mines (DNRM) has approved the move of the Blair Athol coal mine to TerraCom subsidiary Orion Mining
Fortescue delivers profit boost as iron ore rebounds (0) February 22, 2017 Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported a strong rise in half-year profit off the back of soaring prices for the commodity.
Parkway Minerals enters lithium salt lake market (0) February 22, 2017 Parkway Minerals has expanded into Western Australia’s salt lake sector, acquiring the Lake Barlee potash/lithium brine project northwest of Kalgoorlie.
Altura’s Pilgangoora lithium project receives approval to mine (0) February 22, 2017 The Western Australian department of mines and petroleum (DMP) has approved Altura Mining’s proposal for the Pilgangoora lithium project in the Pilbara.
BHP Billiton uses higher commodity prices, productivity push to increase profit (0) February 22, 2017 BHP Billiton has delivered a significant rise in profit during the first half of the 2017 financial year, helped by a resurgence in commodity prices and a company push to ...
Goyder to replace Chaney as Woodside chairman (0) February 21, 2017 Richard Goyder will take over as chairman of Woodside Petroleum next year, his second major appointment since Wesfarmers announced he would step down as managing director of the company earlier ...
Senex invests $50m in Western Surat Gas project (0) February 21, 2017 Senex Energy has approved its first major investment in the Western Surat Gas project in Queensland, providing $50 million to the project’s well drilling campaign.
Beadell taps market for $51m to fund Brazilian mine upgrades (0) February 21, 2017 Brazilian gold miner Beadell Resources will raise up to $51 million to fund mine upgrades and exploration activities at its Tucano operation.
RPM launches improved mine simulation software (0) February 21, 2017 RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has released the Haulsim 2.3 mine simulation software.
Action Drill and Blast wins gold contract at Telfer (0) February 21, 2017 Action Drill and Blast (ADB) was last week awarded a $40 million contract to provide drilling and blasting services for mining contractor Macmahon Holdings at Newcrest Mining’s Telfer gold mine ...
Aurecon appoints new energy and resources MD (0) February 20, 2017 Engineering company Aurecon has appointed Alex Wonhas as the new global managing director to lead its energy and resources business.
South32 forms exploration alliance with AusQuest (0) February 20, 2017 South32 and AusQuest have formed an alliance to develop exploration opportunities in Australia and internationally.
Oil Search proposes PNG contract for Monadelphous joint venture (0) February 20, 2017 Monadelphous, in a joint venture with Jacobs Engineering, has received a letter of intent for a five-year, $50 million per annum contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at ...
Gascoyne to raise $55m for Dalgaranga gold project development (0) February 20, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has raised $55 million in capital to develop the Dalgaranga gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Mining moves: MMG appoints new CEO, and more (0) February 17, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
Minprovise to provide crusher for Rio’s Silvergrass mine (0) February 17, 2017 Western Australia based engineering company Minprovise has secured a contract to supply a primary crusher for Rio Tinto’s Silvergass iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
Superior Industries to debut latest belt cleaner at CONEXPO (0) February 17, 2017 Bulk material processing and handling system supplier Superior Industries will debut its Exterra Secondary Belt Cleaner at this year’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Origin posts $1.7 billion loss (0) February 17, 2017 Origin Energy has released their latest half year results, citing a $1.68 billion loss.
Atlas Iron to develop Corunna Downs iron ore project (0) February 16, 2017 Atlas Iron has approved the development of the Corunna Downs iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Innovators to abound at Austmine 2017 (0) February 16, 2017 Austmine 2017: Mining’s Innovation Imperative, is coming to Perth’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 22-24. The biennial conference and exhibition will feature more than 50 speakers from across the globe, ...
Fulton Hogan wins $45m contract at Rio Tinto’s Amrun (0) February 16, 2017 Rio Tinto has awarded civil construction company Fulton Hogan a $45 million contract to build a dam supplying water to its Amrun bauxite project in Queensland.
Massive diamond found in Angola (0) February 16, 2017 Australian-based Lucapa and its partners Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P. and Rosas and Petalas, are pleased to announce the recovery of a 227 carat diamond from the Lulo Diamond Project ...
Gruyere gold project receives final approval (0) February 15, 2017 The Gruyere gold project joint venture has received the final mining approval from the Western Australian department of mines and petroleum.
Heemskirk tin project gets mining lease (0) February 15, 2017 Stellar Resources has been granted a Mining Lease to Stellar’s wholly owned subsidiary Columbus Metals over the Heemskirk tin project. “Granting of an ML is a major step forward for Stellar’s ...
Broula King joint venture gold mine fined for lack of monitoring (0) February 15, 2017 The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Broula King joint venture with a fine of $15,000 for failing to undertake monitoring required by the company’s environment protection licence at ...
Tremaine appointed CFO for Origin Energy (0) February 15, 2017 Origin Energy today announced the appointment of Lawrie Tremaine as its new chief financial officer. He will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO, Frank Calabria. Tremaine joins ...
NRW secures $110m contract for Altura’s Pilgangoora Lithium project (0) February 14, 2017 Altura Mining has awarded NRW Holdings a $110 million contract for mine development and drill and blast services at its Pilgangoora Lithium project in Western Australia.
Iron ore surges past US$90 a tonne (0) February 14, 2017 For the first time in two-and-a-half years, iron ore prices have soared past US$90 a tonne.
Macmahon preferred mining contractor for Batu Hijau mine (0) February 14, 2017 Macmahon Holdings Limited has announced it has signed a three-year MOU with Indonesia’s PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara. The agreement will see Macmahon assist AMNT to evaluate options to accelerate production ...
Sodexo wins $22m Amrun contract with 20 per cent Indigenous employment target (0) February 14, 2017 Rio Tinto has awarded a A$22 million integrated services contract to facilities management provider Sodexo, which includes an Indigenous employment target of 20 per cent within two years. Sodexo will supply ...
Are You Sure You Have The Right Metal Extraction Diluents For Your Mining Plant? (0) February 13, 2017 Does it correctly protect the health of the operators? Is this really the most effective product to reduce your costs? This article discusses what factors to consider when choosing which metal ...
Newcrest posts positive half year results (0) February 13, 2017 Newcrest Mining has released the results for the first half of the 2017 financial year, recording a statutory profit of $187 million.
Three new non-executive directors join Rio’s board (0) February 13, 2017 Rio Tinto has appointed three new non-executive directors including former Shell chief financial officer Simon Henry.
Why Move To The Internet of Things ? (0) February 13, 2017 The mining industry has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous, challenging, and logistically complex markets in the world. Operations largely take place in vast, remote, and geographically ...
Pybar wins mining services contract at Thalanga zinc project (0) February 13, 2017 Red River Resources is getting closer to restarting production at its Thalanga zinc project, awarding the West 45 underground mining contract to Pybar Mining Services.
Ultra short term scheduling tool for mine planning (0) February 13, 2017 RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has released the ultra short term scheduling tool XECUTE 1.3 for more efficient mine planning.
Mt Gibson’s Iron Hill mine given green light (0) February 10, 2017 Mt Gibson Iron has received approval for development of the Iron Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Mid-West region.
BHP invests $US2.2b in Mad Dog Phase 2 (0) February 10, 2017 BHP Billiton is investing US$2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) as part of its share in the development of the Mad Dog Phase 2 oil project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Up close with Howard Porter’s 33-axle Superquad (0) February 10, 2017 Howard Porter has unveiled a brand-new ‘Superquad Series Three’ road train, calling it the world’s largest combination of its type to date.
Mining moves: Highlands Pacific chairman to step down next month, and more (0) February 10, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
QLD company’s exploration technologies help achieve greater depths (0) February 9, 2017 Brisbane based company Gap Geophysics has developed new technologies to investigate further depths during mineral exploration.
Lulo Diamonds first sale of 2017 reaches nearly $5 million (0) February 9, 2017 The first sale of diamonds for the year from Lucapa Diamond’s Lulo project in Angola has sold for nearly $5 million.
Thiess wins $134m of mining contracts in Indonesia (0) February 9, 2017 CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider Thiess has secured $134 million worth of contracts to provide mining solutions to coal mines in Indonesia.
Metalicity locks in Chinese partnership (0) February 9, 2017 Metalicity has secured a joint venture agreement with China Nonferrous Metals Company (CNFC) that will help it advance the Admiral Bay zinc project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto surges to profit as commodity prices bounce back (0) February 9, 2017 Rising commodity prices have guided Rio Tinto to a full-year profit of $US4.6 billion ($6.02 billion) in 2016, a massive turnaround from the previous year.
Mt Marion delivers first lithium shipment to China (0) February 8, 2017 Mineral Resources’ Mt Marion joint venture project in the Western Australian goldfields, sent its first lithium concentrate shipment to China on Tuesday.
Pembroke Resources to build coal mine in Bowen Basin (0) February 8, 2017 Pembroke Resources is planning to build a coal mine at Olive Downs in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, after purchasing some of its projects from Peabody Energy.
Mining engineers top employability list (0) February 8, 2017 Mining engineering graduates top the list of employable graduates, according to a study from Graduate Careers Australia.
Galaxy raises $61 million for development of lithium projects (0) February 8, 2017 Lithium company Galaxy Resources has raised $61 million to help fund development of projects in Argentina and Canada, and to strengthen its balance sheet.
Uber-like recruitment technology launched for Australian mining (0) February 8, 2017 Tech company Workfast has extended an Uber-like, on-demand recruitment platform it launched last year to the Australian mining industry.
EPA fines Origin Energy $15,000 over ash dam dust (0) February 7, 2017 The NSW EPA has fined Origin Energy Eraring $15,000 after dust was blown offsite from an ash dam at its Eraring Power Station.
FIFO software aims to deliver cost and time savings (0) February 7, 2017 A new disruptive technology will enable resources companies to save 9.2 hours per fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) swing, software company iHandover claims.
Pilbara Ports records high monthly shipping throughput (0) February 7, 2017 The Pilbara Ports Authority has recorded an increase in monthly throughput, delivering 52.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January, up 12 per cent from the same time last year.
Research on FIFO lifestyle to find links to wellbeing (0) February 7, 2017 A new Central Queensland (CQ) University study aims to assess how the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker lifestyle affects the wellbeing of miners and their partners.
Women make up half of apprentices in mining program (0) February 7, 2017 Young women will make up half the mining apprentices taking part in a work readiness program that kicks off in Queensland today.
WA’s largest gas storage facility closer to full operations (0) February 6, 2017 The largest gas storage facility in Western Australia is set to be fully operational by June this year, expected to boost energy security in the state.
Roy Hill awards contract to Guma ICRG (0) February 6, 2017 Guma Indigenous Construction Resources Group (ICRG) has been awarded a contract to carry out the Roy Hill port sump installation project at the miner’s operations near Port Hedland in Western ...
Lithium Australia launches takeover offer for Lepidico (0) February 6, 2017 Activity in Australia’s emerging lithium industry continues to heat up with Lithium Australia planning a $23.8 million takeover offer for explorer and developer Lepidico.
Tiger Resources appoints Sampson to lead the company (0) February 6, 2017 Copper miner Tiger Resources has appointed Brad Sampson as the company’s chief executive officer and managing director.
Black lung case confirmed in NSW (0) February 6, 2017 A NSW coal mine worker has been diagnosed with coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), or black lung, the first confirmed case in the state since the 1970s.
Crystal-Clear Communications for a Safer Industrial Environment (0) February 6, 2017 Noise attenuation headsets and two-way radio communicators are an essential part of safety in noisy workplaces. An effective communications headset solution with group communicator capability ensures clear transfer of information ...
Japanese company launches drones for Aussie mining industry (0) February 3, 2017 Japanese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provider Terra Drone has launched an office in Brisbane, aiming to bring more drone technology to Australia’s mining sector.
Panoramic Resources on track to extend Savannah mine life (0) February 3, 2017 Panoramic Resources could potentially extend the mine life of its Savannah nickel operations by up to 10 years, following the release of the project’s feasibility study.
Australian mining exports soar in December as turnaround continues (0) February 3, 2017 Mining exports in the country skyrocketed in December on the back of a surge in coal and iron ore shipments.
Mining moves: Syrah Resources appoints new managing director, and more (0) February 3, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
OceanaGold plans to battle Philippines move to suspend mine (0) February 3, 2017 Australia’s OceanaGold plans to take legal action if a proposed move in the Philippines to suspend or close a series of mines in the country, including its Didipio operation, for ...
Santos seeks Narrabri approval as project controversy returns (0) February 2, 2017 Australian energy company Santos has submitted a state development application and environmental statement for the Narrabri coal seam gas project in New South Wales amid continued opposition to its plans ...
What’s on show at CONEXPO 2017 (0) February 2, 2017 This year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, exhibiting the latest mining equipment and technology.
Miners need to balance financial discipline and growth to deliver value: Deloitte (0) February 2, 2017 Intensifying the focus on shareholder value has been identified as a key trend for mining companies in Deloitte’s latest Tracking the Trends industry report.
Drones boost mine remediation in the NT (0) February 2, 2017 Drones are being used to inspect legacy mines in the Northern Territory, helping aid remediation efforts.
CFMEU slams proposed coal industry 15-year redundancy pay cap (0) February 1, 2017 The CFMEU has slammed a proposed decision by the Fair Work Commission to cap coal mine workers’ redundancy payments after a maximum of 15 years.
Danakili secures milestones for Colluli potash project (0) February 1, 2017 Danakali has been awarded crucial mining licences for the Colluli potash project in Eritrea, adding to the signing of the mining agreement with the country’s government.
Cimic takes aim at performance of takeover target Macmahon (0) February 1, 2017 Leading contractor CIMIC has strongly criticised the recent financial and operational performance of takeover target Macmahon Holdings.
BHP Billiton coal alliance offers hundreds of jobs in Queensland (0) February 1, 2017 More jobs are returning to Australia’s coal industry. Queensland’s coal sector in the Bowen Basin is the beneficiary on this occasion, with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) offering hundreds ...
Lucapa acquires stake in African diamond company (0) January 31, 2017 Australia’s Lucapa Diamond has secured a 70 per cent interest in Mothae Diamonds, which holds significant diamond resources in Lesotho, Southern Africa.
Iluka cuts 90 jobs, expects full-year loss due to impairments (0) January 31, 2017 Minerals sands miner Iluka Resources has made about 90 positions redundant following a company review that also flagged a significant impairment.
UQ receives $1.2m for resources sector projects (0) January 31, 2017 Three research projects from the University of Queensland (UQ) have received $1.2 million in grants to develop solutions for the resources industry.
Fortescue iron ore shipments fall slightly (0) January 31, 2017 Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported a minor drop in shipments for the December 2016 quarter.
Smart mining market set to boom (0) January 31, 2017 The smart mining market is on track for substantial growth in the coming years, a new report by Transparency Market Research has found.
Newcrest remains on target despite decline in output (0) January 30, 2017 Newcrest Mining has reported a slight drop in gold production during the December quarter after selling a mine and lowering output at one of its key mines.
Aggreko acquires US heating and cooling company (0) January 30, 2017 Temporary power generation company Aggreko has acquired US-based TuCo Industrial Products, a temporary heat and air conditioning equipment provider for the construction, industrial and commercial industries.
Australian uranium industry plays a role in global production growth (0) January 30, 2017 Australia’s Four Mile uranium mine in South Australia, previously a joint venture between Quasar Resources and Alliance Resources, is playing a part in a global lift in production of the ...
Woodside, Rio trial LNG-fuelled bulk carriers (0) January 30, 2017 Woodside Energy, together with Rio Tinto and BHP, are taking part in a joint study to assess the viability of using LNG-fuelled iron ore bulk carriers.
Oz Minerals increases focus on copper expansion (0) January 30, 2017 Oz Minerals has lifted its copper production target for the next two years as the company’s focus continues to shift towards the base metal ahead of gold.
Harwin becomes NSW energy and resources minister after cabinet reshuffle (0) January 30, 2017 Don Harwin has been appointed New South Wales energy and resources minister following a state government cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
Brockman Mining wins port access for Project Maverick (0) January 27, 2017 Brockman Mining has signed a deal to use the Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility at Port Hedland, Western Australia for its Project Maverick iron ore resource.
BHP releases online shipping platform (0) January 27, 2017 BHP Billiton has released an online auctioning platform for shippers to offer the best haulage price for commodities such as iron ore to its customers.
Mining moves: Primary Gold appoints managing director, and more (0) January 27, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
Exploration project aims to keep gas in Australia (0) January 27, 2017 The Queensland Government has released land for gas exploration in the Surat Basin, under strict conditions that the gas produced is sold in Australia.
Macmahon knocks back CIMIC takeover offer, believes it undervalues company (0) January 27, 2017 Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has dismissed a takeover bid made for the company by CIMIC Group because “it does not represent fair value”.
Atlas Copco introduces new automation software (0) January 27, 2017 Atlas Copco has launched the Dynamic tunnelling package, new automation software which it says improves accuracy of the excavation as drill plans are always fitted for the current section.
Roy Hill partners with IT provider Ajilon (0) January 26, 2017 Roy Hill has partnered with IT consulting and services provider Ajilon to boost its business analytics processes.
AMMA chief recognised for industry contribution on Australia Day (0) January 26, 2017 Australian Mines and Metals Association chief executive Steve Knott has been appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of today’s Australia Day ...
Aussie data analysis system wins big at geoscience awards (0) January 25, 2017 The Australian Geoscience Data Cube has won the 2016 Content Platform of the Year category at this year’s Geospatial World Leadership Awards.
Sandfire to repay DeGrussa debt ahead of schedule (0) January 25, 2017 Sandfire Resources will use a strong cash position to repay the remaining debt it owes for a $380 million facility it secured for development of the DeGrussa copper-gold project in ...
Gulf Industrials enters joint venture deal in Ghana (0) January 25, 2017 Gulf Industrials has entered a joint venture agreement with Cassius Mining for the Bolgatanga gold exploration project in Ghana.
Tychean expands into diamond industry with acquisition (0) January 25, 2017 Tychean Resources has agreed to buy a 74 per cent stake in South African-based diamond company, Blom Diamonds.
BHP Billiton delivers record iron ore output as prices surge (0) January 25, 2017 BHP Billiton is making the most of higher iron ore prices, lifting output at its Pilbara mines in Western Australia to a record during the December 2016 half year.
Rio Tinto to offload Hunter Valley coal assets to China’s Yancoal (0) January 25, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to sell subsidiary Coal & Allied Industries to China’s Yancoal for up to $US2.45 billion ($3.23 billion).
BHP, Vale in fresh Samarco legal battle (0) January 24, 2017 A Brazilian bank has filed a class action suit against BHP Billiton and joint venture partner Vale, over $2.2 billion notes used to fund the failed Samarco project.
CIMIC unveils takeover offer for Macmahon (0) January 24, 2017 Leading mining contractor CIMIC Group has launched an unconditional takeover bid for Perth-based mining services company, Macmahon Holdings.
Curtin Uni revamps accommodation to attract mining students (0) January 24, 2017 Curtin University, in collaboration with the WA Government, has opened a newly refurbished student accommodation facility in Kalgoorlie to bring more mining students to the region.
Gruyere gold project receives environmental approval (0) January 24, 2017 The Gruyere gold project joint venture between Australia’s Gold Road Resources and South Africa’s Gold Fields has received its environmental approval from the Western Australian Government.
WPG trucks first ore from Tarcoola (0) January 24, 2017 WPG Resources has trucked first ore from the Tarcoola gold mine in South Australia to the Challenger processing plant for treatment.
Balla Balla iron ore project moves to next stage with state agreement (0) January 24, 2017 The Western Australian Government has confirmed that a state agreement has been signed with Balla Balla Infrastructure Group to develop a $5.6 billion integrated iron ore project in the Pilbara ...
Schlumberger holds strong in 2016 results (0) January 23, 2017 Oil and gas services provider Schlumberger has recorded an increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2016 upon release of its full year results.
New Zealand company on track to develop Pilbara mine (0) January 23, 2017 A new $5 billion iron ore project is on the cards for the Pilbara, set to create more than 12,000 jobs for the region.
OceanaGold pours first gold at US mine (0) January 23, 2017 Dual-listed OceanaGold Corp has poured first gold from the Haile mine in South Carolina, United States.
Ardea to list on the ASX next month (0) January 23, 2017 Heron Resources spin-off, Ardea Resources, will list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in February by raising up to $6 million from an initial public offering (IPO).
New Hope for coal mine expansion after federal breakthrough (0) January 23, 2017 New Hope Group has finally received federal approval for the $900 million expansion of its New Acland coal mine in Queensland, a decade after first proposing the growth project.
Moody’s lifts Fortescue rating on back of iron ore strength (0) January 20, 2017 Moody’s Investor Service has upgraded Fortescue’s (FMG) credit ratings amid the higher iron ore price.
BHP, Vale negotiate Samarco clean up costs (0) January 20, 2017 Vale, BHP Billiton Brazil and Samarco have entered a preliminary agreement with Brazil’s Federal Prosecutors’ Office over remediation fees following the Samarco tailings dam failure.
Boyne aluminium smelter poised to slash workforce, lower production (0) January 20, 2017 Rio Tinto’s Boyne Smelters (BSL) is set to announce a round of job cuts after it revealed plans to reduce production.
Mining moves: Doray Minerals appoints new managing director, and more (0) January 20, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry, including the appointment of a managing director at Doray Minerals and Fortescue’s new ...
Rio Tinto’s latest Amrun contract to create 150 jobs in Queensland (0) January 20, 2017 Rio Tinto has awarded a $70 million bulk earthworks contract to civil engineering firm QBirt for the development of mine infrastructure at the Amrun bauxite project in northern Queensland.
South32 overcomes challenges to keep production targets in reach (0) January 19, 2017 Despite performance challenges South32 believes it remains on track to achieve the 2017 financial year production guidance set at most of its operations.
Samarco restart ‘probable’ in March (0) January 19, 2017 Brazil’s mines and energy minister Fernando Coelho Filho has suggested a restart of production at Samarco is likely in March.
EnerMech acquires electrical supplier EPS Group (0) January 19, 2017 Engineering company EnerMech has acquired oil and gas electrical services supplier EPS Group in Australia and the Americas.
Caterpillar to expand range of autonomous trucks (0) January 19, 2017 Caterpillar has launched a project that will see the mining equipment manufacturer move further into autonomous technology.
Rio Tinto, Chinalco end exploration joint venture in China (0) January 19, 2017 Rio Tinto and Aluminium Corp of China (Chinalco) have reportedly terminated their joint venture set up to explore for copper.
Struggling uranium market pushes ERA to another impairment (0) January 18, 2017 Rio Tinto subsidiary Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is anticipating it will report a $231 million impairment for 2016 as lower uranium prices continue to impact the company.
Swift Networks to keep Ichthys entertained (0) January 18, 2017 Communications company Swift Networks has won a contract to supply a broad suite of services, including entertainment content, connectivity and related support to the INPEX-operated Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
RCR Tomlinson secures EPC contract at Pilbara lithium project (0) January 18, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia to RCR Tomlinson.
Hexagon Mining snaps up Perth-based tech company MiPlan (0) January 18, 2017 Hexagon Mining has acquired Perth-based technology company MiPlan, a developer of mobile software applications for field data collection, fleet management, production management and reporting.
Atlas Copco plans to spin-off mining division (0) January 18, 2017 Swedish equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco is planning to split into two companies next year, with its mining and construction tools division shaping as the basis of a new entity.
Rio Tinto boosts iron ore shipments as Pilbara mines lift output (0) January 17, 2017 Rio Tinto has cited a three per cent increase in Pilbara iron ore shipments in 2016 compared to 2015.
Australian LNG developments trigger export growth: EnergyQuest (0) January 17, 2017 Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports surged in 2016 as a plethora of new projects in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland triggered a flood of new shipments to ...
Fortescue locks in Gaines as new CFO (0) January 17, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has appointed one of its directors, Elizabeth Gaines, to the role of chief financial officer.
WA-based Kalamazoo Resources lists on the ASX (0) January 17, 2017 Western Australia gold and copper explorer Kalamazoo Resources has listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after successfully raising $5 million in capital.
WA approves Cameco uranium project despite environmental concern (0) January 17, 2017 Cameco’s proposed Yeelirrie mine in the Goldfields region of Western Australia is the latest uranium development to be approved by the state government.
Endeavour, Acacia Mining in talks over possible merger (0) January 17, 2017 Gold companies Endeavour Mining and Acacia Mining are discussing a possible merger that could make one of the largest precious metal companies in Africa.
Latest drill rig might be the most efficient yet: Atlas Copco (0) January 16, 2017 Mining equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco believes the new SmartROC CL might be the most efficient surface drill rig it has ever built, providing Australian mining companies with potential to lower ...
Ozcon heads into voluntary liquidation (0) January 16, 2017 Industrial supply company OZCON Industries has been placed in voluntary liquidation after letting go of 92 workers last week.
Rio Tinto abandons Mexican tie-up with Azure (0) January 16, 2017 Rio Tinto subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, has walked away from a potential joint venture with Azure Minerals at the Promontorio copper-gold project in Mexico.
New Indonesian mining laws to impact Australian nickel companies (0) January 16, 2017 Australian miners are likely to be affected by changes made to Indonesia’s mining policy for exports of minerals including nickel and bauxite.
Goldcorp sells Mexican mine for nearly $US440m (0) January 13, 2017 Goldcorp has entered an agreement to sell its Los Filos mine in Mexico to Leagold $US438 million.
Queensland industrial supplier closes, 92 jobs lost (0) January 13, 2017 More than 90 workers will lose their jobs today after industrial supply company OZCON closes its Queensland business.
Remsafe collaboration with FLSmidth to deliver new opportunities (0) January 13, 2017 Australia’s Remsafe has secured a collaboration agreement with mine equipment manufacturer FLSmidth.
Echo expands gold footprint with Metaliko takeover (0) January 13, 2017 Echo Resources has bolstered its gold portfolio in Western Australia after completing a takeover of Metaliko Resources.
SEW Eurodrive to deliver advanced load testing capability to Queensland (0) January 13, 2017 SEW-EURODRIVE’s new service centre in Mackay will include an advanced load testing facility for gearboxes and complete drive assemblies that will provide breakthrough capability to the mining industry in Queensland.
Intermin secures gold prospects in WA’s Goldfields (0) January 12, 2017 Gold explorer Intermin Resources has acquired the Kanowna North project and a new exploration prospect at the Yarmony project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Danakali awards Colluli potash contract to Fluor (0) January 12, 2017 Australian developer Danakali has awarded Fluor with a front-end engineering, design and optimisation (FEED) contract at the Colluli potash project in Eritrea, East Africa.
Australian exploration budgets fall to a decade low (0) January 12, 2017 Exploration budgets in Australia continue to fall, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Dacian Gold launches construction at Mt Morgans (0) January 12, 2017 Construction has started at Dacian Gold’s Mt Morgans project in Western Australia following the receipt of several WA Government approvals.
Iron ore sails past $US80 yet again (0) January 11, 2017 The iron ore price has jumped above $US80 once again amid a subtle start from China’s smaller mining players.
Diatreme Resources gets environmental nod for mineral sands mine (0) January 11, 2017 WA environment minister Albert Jacob has approved the development of Diatreme Resources’ Cyclone zircon project in the state’s Eucla Basin.
Paladin addresses financial position with complex restructure (0) January 11, 2017 Paladin Energy is planning an extensive financial restructure as it continues to face challenges in the global uranium market.
Australia to lead Asian growth in LNG production (0) January 11, 2017 Led by increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity in Australia, Platts Analytics has forecast a 16 per cent rise in Asian output in 2017.
Schlumberger expands offering with Peak Well Systems acquisition (0) January 10, 2017 Schlumberger has acquired Peak Well Systems, a Perth-based company focussed on the design and development of downhole tools for flow control, well intervention and well integrity.
Gascoyne Resources purchases Dalgaranga gold project (0) January 10, 2017 Gascoyne Resources has completed the purchase of the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia, moving to 100 per cent ownership of the operations.
Toro secures environmental approval for Wiluna uranium expansion (0) January 10, 2017 Toro Energy’s expansion of the Wiluna uranium project has received environmental approval from the Western Australian government.
Coal, gas drive $1.6 billion increase in Queensland exports (0) January 10, 2017 Queensland has recorded a $1.6 billion increase in exports, driven by the rising value of hard coking coal and liquefied natural gas exports.
WA company acquires Congolese gold project (0) January 10, 2017 Western Australia based company Vector Resources has completed the acquisition of the Maniema gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Queensland METS sector receives government funding boost (0) January 9, 2017 The Queensland Government has provided a $2.7 million investment in the state’s mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
Commodities rally set to lift Australian export earnings to a record (0) January 9, 2017 Improved commodity prices are expected to push Australia’s mining and energy export earnings to a record in 2016-17, according to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
Up to 500 jobs expected at new QLD coal mine (0) January 9, 2017 Plans for the Styx Coal project in Queensland have commenced, expected to create up to 500 jobs in the region.
Port Hedland stamps monthly delivery record (0) January 9, 2017 Port Hedland has set a new monthly throughput record, delivering 44.5 million tonnes in December 2016, a 17 per cent increase from the same month last year.
Agriculture business offers jobs to retrenched Stawell gold mine workers (0) January 6, 2017 Nectar Farms aims to provide job opportunities for the retrenched Stawell gold mine workers following the operation’s closure last year.
Estrella Resources acquires Mt Edwards Lithium (0) January 6, 2017 Estrella Resources has completed the acquisition of Mt Edwards Lithium after a shareholders meeting on December 28 2016.
DMP grants mining lease for WA gold project (0) January 6, 2017 The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has granted Echo Resources a mining lease for the Julius gold project.
Merlin Diamonds unearths Australia’s fifth largest diamond (0) January 6, 2017 Merlin Diamonds has discovered a 35.26 carat brown diamond at the Merlin diamond mine in the Northern Territory, the fifth largest diamond unearthed in Australia.
Emerson launches reservoir modelling software (0) January 5, 2017 Emerson Automation Solutions has unveiled the Roxar API (Application Programming Interface), an extensibility solution for reservoir modelling that complements its Roxar RMS software.
Oxair wins services contract for Prelude LNG facility (0) January 5, 2017 Perth-based company Oxair Gas Systems has secured a contract to maintain the nitrogen generator plant on-board Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility.
Water sealing barrier for improved blasting released (0) January 3, 2017 Australian blasting company BlastBoss has released Dryshot, a structural water sealing barrier to improve blasting performance.
WA’s largest gas storage facility to be built (0) January 3, 2017 Duet Group subsidiary DBP Development Group (DDG) is constructin what the company calls the largest gas storage facility in Western Australia.
Driving Efficiency in 2017 (0) January 1, 2017 While electricity deregulation was supposed to increase market competition and provide economic benefits to the mining and process industries, thanks to the increase in coal and gas prices along with ...
Alcoa inks major bauxite export deal (0) December 29, 2016 Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals has secured a contract to supply around 400,000 bone dry metric tonnes of bauxite from its Huntly mine in Western Australia.
Female engineering graduates on the rise at UQ (0) December 27, 2016 A record number of women have graduated from engineering at the University of Queensland, well above the national average.
Wipro wins Woodside IT contract (0) December 22, 2016 Global information technology business Wipro has been awarded a three-year IT infrastructure services and digital transformation contract at oil and gas company Woodside.
Metalicity acquires Fortescue’s WA lithium tenements (0) December 21, 2016 Metalicity has entered an agreement to acquire Fortescue’s (FMG) lithium exploration portfolio in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, including the Lynas Find North lithium project.