More mergers and acquisitions in store for 2019 (0) February 14, 2019 Australia hit a new record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) not seen since 2015 last year, totalling $164.1 billion in deals, with energy mining and utilities topping the target sectors.
BHP commits $1.34bn to petroleum ventures (0) February 14, 2019 BHP has approved two major funding packages worth a combined $US952 million ($1.34 billion) to advance its petroleum prospects offshore the United States and Mexico.
Evolution makes strides on back of positive cash returns (0) February 13, 2019 Evolution Mining continues to invest in the extension of mine life and production growth across Cowal in New South Wales and Mt Carlton in Queensland, while maintaining a positive cashflow ...
Wage pressure ‘inevitable’ as skills shortages worsen (0) February 13, 2019 Recruitment agency Hays expects skills shortages in mining to be a major concern as the sector competes with other growth industries around Australia.
Northern Star exploration signals growth for Pogo (0) February 13, 2019 Northern Star’s Pogo gold mine could see a boost to its mineral resource after returning strong exploration results outside of the existing resource.
John Howard to headline 2019 Diggers & Dealers (0) February 13, 2019 Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Coal Council slams Rocky Hill mine rejection in NSW (0) February 12, 2019 The Coal Council of Australia (CCA) has condemned the New South Wales Land and Environment Court’s decision to refuse Gloucester Resources’ appeal over the Rocky Hill mine development.
Newcrest tightens focus with $42m divestment (0) February 12, 2019 Newcrest Mining is selling its Séguéla gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, to Canadian miner Roxgold for $US30 million ($42.5 million).
Neometals makes start at battery recycling plant (0) February 12, 2019 Perth-based Neometals has commissioned the first stage of its lithium-ion battery recycling pilot project with SGS in Canada.
Flinders Mines plan to delist from ASX hits snag (0) February 11, 2019 The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in relation to Flinders Mines’ attempt to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Resolute not impacted by QLD monsoon at Ravenswood (0) February 11, 2019 Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland has avoided damage from the the extreme weather affecting the state over the past few weeks.
Intermin sets up $40m acquisition of Coolgardie gold project (0) February 11, 2019 Intermin Resources has secured an exclusivity deed with Focus Minerals to potentially acquire the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia for $40 million.
ERA increases rehab costs for Ranger uranium project (0) February 11, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has revised the rehabilitation cost for its Ranger uranium project in the Northern Territory following finalisation of its closure feasibility study.
NSW court blocks Gloucester coal development (0) February 11, 2019 The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal from miner Gloucester Resources regarding the refusal of its development application for the Rocky Hill coking coal mine.
UNSW proposes moon mining for rocket fuel (0) February 8, 2019 A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research team plans to investigate the prospect of mining water from the moon to help produce rocket fuel.
MICROMINE integrates in push for mining digitisation (0) February 8, 2019 Mining technology company MICROMINE has stated that the integration of the company’s services with third-party systems is key for advancing mining technology.
Fortescue, Rio Tinto prices rally as Vale declares force majeure (0) February 8, 2019 Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale’s has dropped significantly.
Barminco wins $100m Hindustan Zinc contract (0) February 7, 2019 Barminco has been awarded a $100 million underground mining services contract from Hindustan Zinc at the Rampura Agucha mine in India.
Newmont pipeline for Tanami receives NT approval (0) February 7, 2019 The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has received conditional consent from the Northern Territory Government to operate the 440-kilometre Tanami gas pipeline serving Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine.
Coal leads Australian mining to 2018 export record (0) February 6, 2019 Australia’s resources exports delivered a record $248 billion in revenue in 2018, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Iron ore on way to $US100/tonne as Vale clampdown continues (0) February 6, 2019 The global iron ore price is expected to temporarily rise above $US100 ($138) per tonne due to fallout from Vale’s recent tailings dam disaster in Brazil, according to Capital Economics.
BHP forms alliance to clean up mining impacted lands and water (0) February 6, 2019 BHP has formed a partnership aimed at finding a sustainable way to both clean up legacy mining impacts and develop biomass to be used as feedstock for biofuels from the ...
Production to restart at historic Victorian gold mines (0) February 5, 2019 Victorian gold mining is set for another boost with AuStar Gold on the verge of launching production from the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines.
Gold Fields to install massive hybrid solar facility at Granny Smith (0) February 5, 2019 South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to create a massive solar power generation system to help power the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton, Western ...
Glencore’s strong coal haul reflects operational recovery (0) February 5, 2019 Glencore Australia has overcome inclement weather and industrial action in the 2017 financial year to post a 7 per cent increase in annual coal production to 129.4 million tonnes for ...
OZ Minerals awards Carrapateena contract to GR Engineering (0) February 5, 2019 GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with OZ Minerals for the design and construction of a wellfield at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
RCR cleanout ramps up with $3m sale of energy division (0) February 5, 2019 The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) has revealed its recent purchase of RCR Tomlinson’s energy division cost the company $3 million in cash.
CU-River Mining to transform power station site in SA jobs boost (0) February 4, 2019 CU-River Mining has purchased the site of two former Port Augusta power stations from Flinders Power so that it can be turned into a $250 million port facility in the ...
Heron disputes $49.9m Woodlawn costs claim from Sedgman (0) February 4, 2019 Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs for works at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Lucapa secures $23m in historic diamond tender (0) February 4, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company, with its joint venture partners, has sold $US16.7 million ($22.9 million) of diamonds from its Lulo alluvial mine at a historic tender in Angola.
China’s commodity consumption is influencing metal prices (0) February 3, 2019 China dominates the global supply and demand of metals, and Asia is at the very centre of the debate on the future of the international mining industry.
Mining top industry for job ad growth in 2018 (0) February 1, 2019 Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on ...
Labor plans to stop Wallarah 2 coal project despite federal approval (0) February 1, 2019 Wyong Coal’s long-gestating Wallarah 2 coal project in New South Wales may have secured a federal government approval, but the project could still be nixed if Labor wins the next ...
Newmont awards Tanami contract to WorleyParsons (0) February 1, 2019 WorleyParsons has won a contract from Newmont Mining for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
QLD explorers hunt for next major discovery (0) February 1, 2019 The Queensland Government has unlocked more land for exploration companies to identify the next generation of resources projects.
BHP and Rio Tinto support Uluru Statement from the Heart (0) February 1, 2019 Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its objectives to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution and to establish ...
NRW Holdings to buy RCR Mining (0) January 31, 2019 NRW Holdings will purchase RCR Tomlinson’s mining and heat treatment divisions in the next two weeks for $10 million.
Northparkes Mines’ $220m expansion to create up to 180 jobs (0) January 31, 2019 Northparkes Mines has announced the final approval of a new block cave mine for its successful copper operation in the Parkes region of Central West New South Wales.
Flinders Mines postpones delisting due to shareholder backlash (0) January 31, 2019 Flinders Mines has postponed its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to deal with applications made to the Takeovers Panel by shareholders who disagree with the company’s plans.
Australian Bauxite ramps up operations at Tasmanian mine (0) January 31, 2019 Australian Bauxite has launched mining and screening at the Bald Hill mine in northern Tasmania to prepare for its next cargo of seaborne cement-grade product.
MACA to extend Emerald relationship with $303m contract (0) January 31, 2019 MACA has secured a $US220 million ($303 million) agreement with Renaissance Minerals to supply equipment and mining services at the Okvau gold project in Cambodia.
Sandfire stays on course as Monty ramps up (0) January 30, 2019 Sandfire Resources has maintained production guidance for the 2019 financial year following strong output in the December quarter and ramp up s at the Monty copper-gold mine.
Syrah overcomes Balama fire to keep production on track (0) January 30, 2019 Syrah Resources has posted strong results in the December 2018 quarter in spite of production issues caused by a fire at the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique last October.
OZ Minerals strikes greenfields discovery deal with Red Metal (0) January 30, 2019 OZ Minerals and Red Metal have formed a joint venture agreement aimed at fast tracking the search for greenfields discoveries at projects in Western Australia and Queensland.
Nominate for the 2019 Prospect Awards (0) January 29, 2019 The 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, the annual event celebrating the mining industry’s top talent, is accepting nominations for each category until August 9.
Disruption, community expectations key challenges: Deloitte (0) January 29, 2019 Mining companies must navigate a market characterised by constant disruption and changing community expectations, according to Deloitte’s Tracking the Trends 2019.
Rio Tinto awards 100th contract in Pilbara work program (0) January 25, 2019 Rio Tinto’s procurement program in the Pilbara, Western Australia has achieved a milestone through the award of its 100th local work package in the region.
NT lithium project gets Core contractor team (0) January 25, 2019 Core Lithium has awarded preferred contractor status for three components of the company’s Finniss lithium project near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Western Australia leads job growth in 2018 (0) January 25, 2019 Western Australia saw the highest rise in mining job vacancies in 2018 among Australia’s states and territories, according to a report from DFP Resources.
Epiroc manager discusses what inspires her (0) January 25, 2019 Finance manager Claudia Ledesma discusses in the latest video from Epiroc what inspires her about working for the company and being in the industry.
Sandvik launches ‘most durable’ xSeries blast hole drills (0) January 25, 2019 Sandvik has added a new diesel-powered rotary blast hole drills to its xSeries family, adding intelligence and improved operator ergonomics that facilitates safe drilling.
Adani’s road to Carmichael edges forward as work begins (0) January 25, 2019 Adani has launched roadworks for access to the Carmichael coal project in Queensland despite delays securing a key environmental approval from the state government.
Rio Tinto awards $65m Koodaideri contract to NRW (0) January 24, 2019 NRW Holdings has scooped a $65 million contract to deliver bulk earthworks at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore development in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Evolution gold production takes unexpected hits (0) January 24, 2019 Evolution Mining has overcome a series of “unanticipated events” at its gold mines to keep production on track to reach guidance this financial year.
Galaxy Resources lifts Mt Cattlin lithium outlook (0) January 24, 2019 Galaxy Resources has continued to perform positively at its global operations in Australia, Argentina and Canada to finish with zero debt.
OZ Minerals pushes for major project growth in 2019 (0) January 24, 2019 OZ Minerals will focus on a series of major project developments in 2019 after generating $1.1 billion in net revenues and exceeding its production guidance last year.
Western Areas advances Odysseus amid market volatility (0) January 24, 2019 Western Areas has shown strong progress at the Odysseus project at the Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia, with its stage two early works program kicking off with contractor Barminco on ...
China top concern for mining and metals (0) January 24, 2019 Slowdown in the Chinese economy is the biggest risk to the mining and metals sector in 2019, according to a survey of 51 key decision makers.
Minprovise gives something back to Pilbara community (0) January 24, 2019 Since being established in 2004, Australian mining services company Minprovise has continually endeavoured to give back to the communities and individuals around them that have contributed to the company’s exponential ...
Thyssenkrupp secures crusher contract with OZ Minerals (0) January 24, 2019 Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has signed a contract with Oz Minerals to supply crushing equipment to the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Northern Star builds momentum with Pogo ramp up (0) January 23, 2019 Northern Star Resources has reported productivity gains at the Pogo gold project in Alaska, United States as it settles in at last year’s acquisition.
Western Australia drives mining comeback (0) January 23, 2019 Rising investment in Western Australian mining projects and record sales in 2017–18 could see the mining industry return to the conditions of the mining boom, according to research from IBISWorld.
Coal’s role in Labor’s hydrogen plan (0) January 23, 2019 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) stands behind the Federal Opposition’s national strategy to develop the country’s hydrogen sector, noting that “Australia is already leading the way”.
Valmec adds $22m of work in gas sector (0) January 23, 2019 Valmec has been awarded a contract with Jemena for facility construction works at the Atlas gas project in South West Queensland.
Airobotics secures approval for remote Australian drone operation (0) January 23, 2019 Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for ...
Queensland tackles mine safety with India (0) January 23, 2019 The Queensland Government has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Government to focus on mine safety management plans.
Sandvik acquires battery electric vehicle specialist (0) January 23, 2019 Sandvik has acquired privately-owned Artisan Vehicle Systems, a United States-based manufacturer of battery-powered underground mining equipment.
Mineral Resources executes Marillana iron ore JV in Pilbara (0) January 22, 2019 Mineral Resources has declared its farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining for the Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, unconditional.
Sheffield secures LNG deal with Woodside and EDL for Thunderbird (0) January 22, 2019 Sheffield Resources has made a deal with Woodside Energy and Energy Developments (EDL) for the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) to the Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley ...
Komatsu shifts AHS towards dedicated private LTE network (0) January 22, 2019 Komatsu America has qualified its FrontRunner Autonomous haulage System (AHS) to operate on private long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology.
GR Engineering wins $50m mine waste facility contract (0) January 21, 2019 GR Engineering Services has won a $50 million contract with a public unlisted infrastructure development company Tellus for the Sandy Ridge project’s underground waste facility in Western Australia.
Swift bolsters resources sector contract portfolio (0) January 21, 2019 Communications provider Swift Networks has won multiple extensions, expansion and new contracts covering several sites in the resources industry.
Sandvik enhances underground drilling with automation upgrade (0) January 21, 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has upgraded its automation package for the DD422i and DD422iE underground drilling jumbos, enabling 24/7 drilling and boosting a mine’s overall operational productivity.
Yancoal targets NSW growth following record year (0) January 21, 2019 Coal producer Yancoal will ramp up exploratory work at its tier one assets to meet rising consumer demand following record production in 2018.
Ausdrill bags $113m Regis contract through Barminco (0) January 21, 2019 Ausdrill has won a series of mining services contracts in Western Australia worth $171 million, including underground work with Regis Resources via last year’s acquisition, Barminco.
Weir Minerals enhances pump maintenance with adjustment technology (0) January 20, 2019 Recognising that throatbush wear rate has a major impact in the overall efficiency of slurry pumps, Weir Minerals has developed improved rotating and axial adjustment technology.
Rio Tinto iron ore production rises on mine expansions (0) January 18, 2019 Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments from the Pilbara in Western Australia have remained strong in 2018 with a 2 per cent increase on 2017 to 338 million tonnes last year.
3M highlights importance of respirator fit testing (0) January 18, 2019 In working environments where close fitting respirators are required as a control, it is essential that they fit and seal against the face correctly to provide the expected levels of ...
Aus Tin resumes operations at Granville project (0) January 18, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has marked a return to processing operations following the completion of a new tailings storage facility at the Granville tin project in Tasmania.
CIMIC contract spree in resources continues (0) January 18, 2019 UGL has secured the latest contracts in the resources industry for parent company CIMIC Group with $200 million of extensions to supply maintenance and turnaround services for oil and gas ...
European Metals receives interest for Cinovec lithium project (0) January 18, 2019 European Metals has confirmed the receipt of an indicative offer from Krupa Global Investments (KGI) to purchase the largest lithium deposit in Europe, Cinovec, northwest of Prague.
South32 moves ahead with Inca investment (0) January 18, 2019 South32 has agreed to purchase 60 per cent of Inca Minerals’ Greater Riqueza project in Peru for $US9 million ($12.5 million) subject to certain conditions.
Rinehart keeps top spot on Aussie rich list (0) January 18, 2019 Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart remains Australia’s richest person despite the fall in iron ore prices during 2018.
Whitehaven Coal achieves record production amid market growth (0) January 17, 2019 Whitehaven Coal is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of 22–23 million tonnes after achieving record quarterly output of 7.4 million tonnes in the December 2018 quarter.
Woodside awards contracts for Scarborough JV with BHP (0) January 17, 2019 Woodside Petroleum has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for the proposed Scarborough gas project in Western Australia.
MICROMINE to optimise underground mines with machine learning (0) January 17, 2019 MICROMINE will be releasing new underground mining precision software to refine and enhance loading and haulage processes, as part of its Pitram solution, in early 2019.
Lucapa makes sparkling start at Mothae diamond mine (0) January 17, 2019 Western Australian-based diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company has commenced commercial production at the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Queensland coal exports hit new record in 2018 (0) January 16, 2019 Queensland’s coal exports totalled at record-breaking 223 million tonnes in 2018, surpassing the last record set in 2016 by 2 million tonnes, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) said.
NQ Minerals declares production milestone at Hellyer (0) January 16, 2019 NQ Minerals has completed commissioning of the gold processing plant at the Hellyer gold mine in Tasmania, signalling a start to commercial production.
Matsa wraps up mining at Red Dog (0) January 16, 2019 Matsa Resources has hauled the last ore from the Red Dog gold project to AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine.
Hindustan Zinc increases production with Loadscan measurement systems (0) January 16, 2019 The world’s second largest zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has boosted operational performance at its oldest mine Rajpua-Dariba and mine complex Zawar in Rajasthan, India, by using New Zealand’s original invention load ...
Panoramic drives recruitment for Savannah as first shipment nears (0) January 15, 2019 Panoramic Resources is only weeks away from shipping first concentrate from its Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project as recommissioning of the Western Australian operation accelerates.
Komatsu recruitment drive looks to mining’s future (0) January 15, 2019 Mining, construction and utilities company Komatsu has launched its biggest ever recruitment drive to employ technicians across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Rio Tinto forms Peru copper joint venture (0) January 14, 2019 Valor Resources has announced a joint venture with Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott Exploration Company for its Berenguela copper-silver-manganese project in south-eastern Peru.
Lucapa to sell large Lulo diamonds in historic event (0) January 14, 2019 Western Australia-based Lucapa Diamond Company has announced it is offering several diamonds from its Lulo mine in Angola, central Africa, in a competitive bid.
Altura ramps up towards Pilgangoora capacity (0) January 14, 2019 Altura Mining has overcome a series of setbacks on its journeys towards achieving stage one target nameplate capacity of 220,000 tonnes a year at its Pilgangoora lithium project in Western ...
Takeovers Panel stalls Flinders Mines delisting (0) January 14, 2019 Flinders Mines’ shareholders have submitted proposals to the Takeovers Panel to prevent the company’s attempted delisting from the ASX.
Production spikes at Thalanga (0) January 14, 2019 Red River Resources has delivered record operating performance during the December quarter at the Thalanga operations in Queensland.
West coast LNG producers lead exports (0) January 14, 2019 Australian LNG export revenue last year has risen 67.8 per cent to $43.3 billion on 2017, making LNG the country’s third largest export in 2018 after coal and iron ore, ...
Syrah begins commercial production at Balama (0) January 14, 2019 Syrah Resources has started commercial production at the Balama operation in Mozambique, southeast Africa, following a review of its monthly metrics.
The end nears for Ranger uranium mine (0) January 11, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia’s (ERA) Ranger mine in the Northern Territory is heading towards full closure as it explores rehabilitation options with parent company Rio Tinto.
Australian Vanadium accelerates Gabanintha with extra funding (0) January 11, 2019 Australian Vanadium has ended 2018 strong with a cash injection of $6.2 million, allowing it to proceed to Gabanintha vanadium project’s definitive feasibility studies (DFS).
Perseus awards Lycopodium $132m Yaouré contract (0) January 11, 2019 Gold-focused Perseus Mining has chosen Lycopodium to supply engineering and supply works at the Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, in a $US95.1 million ($132.3 million) deal.
Boart Longyear strengthens rods and bits range (0) January 11, 2019 Boart Longyear’s DriftMaster rods and bits are designed with a unique thread profile for added endurance and strength in the most demanding tunnelling, bolting and drifting applications.
Dozer rollover investigation under way at Saraji (0) January 10, 2019 The Queensland Mines Inspectorate has launched a formal investigation into the dozer rollover at the Saraji coal mine on New Year’s Eve.
Impact of automation ‘very positive’ on employment (0) January 10, 2019 The transformation of mine sites to fully automated mines will bring great benefits to workers, including the removal of conditions attached to fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work, technical recruitment services provider Fircroft ...
Coal forecast to drop off in 2019 as demand softens (0) January 10, 2019 Black coal mining has been predicted by IBISWorld to be one of the Australian industries that will experience a decline in revenues this year as market conditions turn.
Construction to start at Dargues gold project (0) January 10, 2019 Diversified Minerals has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Dargues gold project in New South Wales to DRA Global.
Kirkland Lake poised to become 1Moz gold producer in 2021 (0) January 9, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold has continued to experience success at the Fosterville mine in Victoria, with a greater amount of high-grade quartz-veins than it previously estimated.
LNG exports spike to another QLD record (0) January 9, 2019 The Port of Gladstone in Queensland exported 20.58 million tonnes of LNG exports in 2018, resulting in a new annual record.
Dacian Gold begins commercial production at Mt Morgans (0) January 9, 2019 Dacian Gold has met its goal of achieving a December start to commercial production at the Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards rail renewal services contract to Downer (0) January 9, 2019 Downer Group has won a five-year rail renewal services contract with Rio Tinto Iron Ore, adding to the track construction and tyre management services it previously provided to the mining ...
Northparkes Mines set for $200m growth project (0) January 8, 2019 China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) and Sumitomo have approved the development of a new block cave mine to expand the Northparkes Mines copper-gold operation in New South Wales.
Cobalt 27 to acquire Highlands Pacific in long-delayed deal (0) January 8, 2019 Cobalt 27 has agreed to acquire all the remaining shares in Highlands Pacific that it does not already own to increase its exposure to nickel-cobalt mine Ramu in Papua New ...
Construction starts on WA’s largest lithium plant (0) January 8, 2019 Albemarle Corp has entered the new year by commencing the construction of its Kemerton lithium hydroxide conversion site in Western Australia.
Mining groups slam plan for Galilee Basin coal ban (0) January 8, 2019 The QRC and CFMEU have joined forces to criticise an Australian Greens Party proposal to ban thermal coal mining in the Galilee Basin, Queensland.
RCR finds buyer for energy division (0) January 8, 2019 The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) is to purchase RCR Tomlinson subsidiary RCR Energy Service.
Mach Energy launches coal production at Mount Pleasant (0) January 7, 2019 Mach Energy has entered 2019 as Australia’s newest coal producer after reaching production at the Mount Pleasant project in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales in late December.
Pilbara Minerals to expand Pilgangoora with Asian investment (0) January 7, 2019 Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with its planned expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia thanks to recent funding developments with Chinese and South Korean companies.
NRW lines up Eliwana contract with Fortescue (0) January 7, 2019 NRW has been selected by Fortescue Metals Group as its preferred contractor at the Eliwana rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Tropicana gold mine shows underground potential (0) December 20, 2018 Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have confirmed that underground mining is technically and financially viable at the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
WorleyParsons ramps up Aurora Labs 3D printing tech (0) December 20, 2018 Perth-based Aurora Labs is finalising the details of a new joint venture business with WorleyParsons that will accelerate the company’s 3D printing ambitions in the mining space.
OZ Minerals, Minotaur to escalate drilling at Eloise (0) December 20, 2018 Joint venture partners OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration have concluded their 2018 field season at the Eloise project in north-west Queensland ahead of a ramp up of drilling at the ...
Rio Tinto trials autonomous Scania truck (0) December 20, 2018 Scania is testing an autonomous transport system at Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt operation in Western Australia.
Heron starts commissioning of Woodlawn project (0) December 20, 2018 Heron Resources has commissioned the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales, on track to achieve first production in early 2019.
Sydney equity firm takes major share in MICROMINE (0) December 20, 2018 Mining technology company MICROMINE is to receive a major boost through equity firm Potentia Capital, which is investing an undisclosed majority stake in the business.
Rio Tinto in talks to extend Pilbara iron ore JV (0) December 19, 2018 Rio Tinto is discussing an extension of the Bao-HI iron ore joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with partner China Baowu Group.
Australian Vanadium highlights Gabanintha potential in study (0) December 19, 2018 Australian Vanadium has moved closer to capitalising on the emerging vanadium market after releasing its pre-feasibility study (PFS) and maiden ore reserve for the Gabanintha project in Western Australia.
Ramelius proceeds with Explaurum takeover as Alkane bows out (0) December 19, 2018 The board of gold company Explaurum has urged shareholders to accept a revised takeover offer from Ramelius Resources, overriding a recently approved investment by Alkane Resources.
Woodside commissions Pluto pipeline in WA (0) December 19, 2018 Woodside Energy has commissioned the Pluto domestic gas pipeline by supplying first gas to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia.
Glencore makes move on Mitsubishi coal assets (0) December 19, 2018 Mitsubishi Corporation has sold its two thermal coal assets in Queensland for $750 million in a deal involving Glencore.
Newcrest ups stake in SolGold (0) December 19, 2018 Newcrest Mining is increasing its stake in copper-gold explorer SolGold to take its stake to 15.23 per cent of the company.
Perth Mint appoints Sam Walsh as chairman (0) December 19, 2018 Former Rio Tinto chief executive officer Sam Walsh has been appointed chairman of Gold Corporation, operator of The Perth Mint.
Walsh will succeed Don Mackay-Coghill, who held the position of chairman ...
Dacian Gold closes in on 10-year mine life at Mt Morgans (0) December 19, 2018 Dacian Gold is on track to establish a 10-year mine life while averaging more than 200,000 ounces a year at its Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton in West Australia.
BHP hits higher grades at Olympic Dam with new decline (0) December 18, 2018 BHP has launched the operation of an underground ramp that will improve access to higher-grade copper at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Fortescue safe from bushfire burning in Pilbara (0) December 18, 2018 Fortescue Metal Group’s Solomon Hub iron ore operation in the Pilbara has been affected by a large bushfire over the past week.
BMA awards $150m Caval Ridge contract extension to Thiess (0) December 18, 2018 Thiess has secured a $150 million contract extension at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Caval Ridge coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Mt Holland lithium project shapes up for JV partners (0) December 18, 2018 Covalent Lithium believes it has confirmed a compelling case for an integrated mine-to-refinery project producing battery-grade lithium at the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards Pilbara contract SIMPEC (0) December 18, 2018 SIMPEC has won a $4.5 million contract at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port facility in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto offloads aluminium smelter to GFG Alliance (0) December 17, 2018 Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its largest aluminium smelter in Europe, Aluminium Dunkerque, to Liberty House for $US500 million ($697 million).
Resolute produces first gold at Syama (0) December 17, 2018 Resolute Mining has extracted first ore from the Syama underground mine in Mali in West Africa on schedule, with the commissioning of fully autonomous fleet next on the its agenda.
MinRes sets up Wodgina with Albemarle partnership (0) December 17, 2018 Mineral Resources has set the next stage of the 30-year Wodgina lithium project in motion with its acceptance of a proposed joint venture with United States company Albemarle Corporation.
Fitzroy targets inexperienced mine workers for Ironbark No. 1 (0) December 14, 2018 Fitzroy Australia Resources plans to fill half of the jobs it is creating at the Ironbark No. 1 coal project in Queensland with workers who are new to the industry.
Reaching zero harm workplaces at Austmine 2019 (0) December 14, 2018 Austmine has lined up some of the industry’s most knowledgeable thought-leaders to share their expertise as they discuss reaching for zero-harm workplaces, driverless trucks, autonomous skills and much more.
Potash developers to enjoy lower rental rates in WA (0) December 14, 2018 Sulphate of potash (SOP) producers are set to enjoy lower potash rental rates in Western Australia early next year as the existing rental rate was found to be “inappropriate”.
Australia hit a new record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) not seen since 2015 last year, totalling $164.1 billion in deals, with energy mining and utilities topping the target sectors.
Peabody has received certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating nearly 90 hectares of the Wilkie Creek open cut mine in the Darling Downs region.
BHP has approved two major funding packages worth a combined $US952 million ($1.34 billion) to advance its petroleum prospects offshore the United States and Mexico.
Mandalay Resources has raised $C43 million ($45.7 million) in funding to help develop operations such as the Costerfield gold-antimony operation in Victoria.
Evolution Mining continues to invest in the extension of mine life and production growth across Cowal in New South Wales and Mt Carlton in Queensland, while maintaining a positive cashflow ...
Recruitment agency Hays expects skills shortages in mining to be a major concern as the sector competes with other growth industries around Australia.
Northern Star’s Pogo gold mine could see a boost to its mineral resource after returning strong exploration results outside of the existing resource.
Sandvik has appointed Porter Group as its agent for Sandvik’s range of mobile crushers and screens for the whole of Australia.
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
The Coal Council of Australia (CCA) has condemned the New South Wales Land and Environment Court’s decision to refuse Gloucester Resources’ appeal over the Rocky Hill mine development.
CIMIC Group has won a $90 million contract with Australia Pacific LNG to deliver over 300 coal seam gas wells in the Surat Basin, Queensland.
Newcrest Mining is selling its Séguéla gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, to Canadian miner Roxgold for $US30 million ($42.5 million).
Perth-based Neometals has commissioned the first stage of its lithium-ion battery recycling pilot project with SGS in Canada.
The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in relation to Flinders Mines’ attempt to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland has avoided damage from the the extreme weather affecting the state over the past few weeks.
Intermin Resources has secured an exclusivity deed with Focus Minerals to potentially acquire the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia for $40 million.
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has revised the rehabilitation cost for its Ranger uranium project in the Northern Territory following finalisation of its closure feasibility study.
The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal from miner Gloucester Resources regarding the refusal of its development application for the Rocky Hill coking coal mine.
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research team plans to investigate the prospect of mining water from the moon to help produce rocket fuel.
BHP is trialling zero-emissions vehicles at the Olympic Dam operation in South Australia in an attempt to reduce exposure to particulate matter.
Mining technology company MICROMINE has stated that the integration of the company’s services with third-party systems is key for advancing mining technology.
Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale’s has dropped significantly.
Altura Mining is closing in on its capacity target of 220,000 tonnes per year at its flagship lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia.
Alliance Mineral Assets has posted record monthly production at the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum mine in Western Australia.
Barminco has been awarded a $100 million underground mining services contract from Hindustan Zinc at the Rampura Agucha mine in India.
Production at Glencore’s Collinsville and Newlands coal mines in northern Queensland have been affected by heavy rain.
Epiroc creates a work environment that demonstrates its core values of innovation, collaboration and commitment for all employees.
The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has received conditional consent from the Northern Territory Government to operate the 440-kilometre Tanami gas pipeline serving Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine.
Australia’s resources exports delivered a record $248 billion in revenue in 2018, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The global iron ore price is expected to temporarily rise above $US100 ($138) per tonne due to fallout from Vale’s recent tailings dam disaster in Brazil, according to Capital Economics.
BHP has formed a partnership aimed at finding a sustainable way to both clean up legacy mining impacts and develop biomass to be used as feedstock for biofuels from the ...
CIMIC Group has cited its mining contracts as a key factor in the company’s growth throughout 2018.
Many Australian mining companies and contractors have moved to Pit Bull hose reels for their rugged construction and user safety.
Victorian gold mining is set for another boost with AuStar Gold on the verge of launching production from the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines.
South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to create a massive solar power generation system to help power the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton, Western ...
Glencore Australia has overcome inclement weather and industrial action in the 2017 financial year to post a 7 per cent increase in annual coal production to 129.4 million tonnes for ...
GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with OZ Minerals for the design and construction of a wellfield at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) has revealed its recent purchase of RCR Tomlinson’s energy division cost the company $3 million in cash.
CU-River Mining has purchased the site of two former Port Augusta power stations from Flinders Power so that it can be turned into a $250 million port facility in the ...
Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs for works at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Lucapa Diamond Company, with its joint venture partners, has sold $US16.7 million ($22.9 million) of diamonds from its Lulo alluvial mine at a historic tender in Angola.
When one of Queensland’s newest contract miners was seeking low-cost solutions for processing raw coking coal, McLanahan was always the first port of call.
SIMEC Mining has extended its exclusivity period at Havilah Resources’ Maldorky and Grants iron ore projects in South Australia.
Sandvik has introduced the LH621i intelligent loader for large-scale underground production and mine development.
China dominates the global supply and demand of metals, and Asia is at the very centre of the debate on the future of the international mining industry.
The McGowan Government has launched the Western Australian Future Battery Industry Strategy, designed to aid the state’s growth as a battery minerals exporter.
Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on ...
Wyong Coal’s long-gestating Wallarah 2 coal project in New South Wales may have secured a federal government approval, but the project could still be nixed if Labor wins the next ...
The Queensland Government has unlocked more land for exploration companies to identify the next generation of resources projects.
Independence Group is on track to reach its guidance after delivering record results from the Nova and Tropicana mines in Western Australia.
Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its objectives to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution and to establish ...
NRW Holdings will purchase RCR Tomlinson’s mining and heat treatment divisions in the next two weeks for $10 million.
Northparkes Mines has announced the final approval of a new block cave mine for its successful copper operation in the Parkes region of Central West New South Wales.
Flinders Mines has postponed its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to deal with applications made to the Takeovers Panel by shareholders who disagree with the company’s plans.
Fortescue Metals Group is making a strong first impression with its higher grade product in China as prices for iron ore have increased for the miner.
Australian Bauxite has launched mining and screening at the Bald Hill mine in northern Tasmania to prepare for its next cargo of seaborne cement-grade product.
Iron ore prices have been bolstered by the threat of supply disruptions caused by last week’s tailings dam disaster in Brazil.
MACA has secured a $US220 million ($303 million) agreement with Renaissance Minerals to supply equipment and mining services at the Okvau gold project in Cambodia.
Adani has revealed that 14,498 job applications were received for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland by the end of December.
Sandfire Resources has maintained production guidance for the 2019 financial year following strong output in the December quarter and ramp up s at the Monty copper-gold mine.
Newcrest Mining has increased production at each of its four gold mines in the December quarter.
Syrah Resources has posted strong results in the December 2018 quarter in spite of production issues caused by a fire at the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique last October.
OZ Minerals and Red Metal have formed a joint venture agreement aimed at fast tracking the search for greenfields discoveries at projects in Western Australia and Queensland.
Belle Banne Conveyor Services (BBCS) has acquired the Conveyor Pulleys Australia (CPA) business from Longship Enterprises.
The gold spot price has reached just over $US1300 ($1814) for the first time since May 2018.
The 2019 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, the annual event celebrating the mining industry’s top talent, is accepting nominations for each category until August 9.
A dam disaster in Brazil that left 60 people dead and over 300 missing last Friday has cast a new light on the safety record of iron ore major Vale.
First ore has been mined on schedule at the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia this month.
Mining companies must navigate a market characterised by constant disruption and changing community expectations, according to Deloitte’s Tracking the Trends 2019.
Rio Tinto’s procurement program in the Pilbara, Western Australia has achieved a milestone through the award of its 100th local work package in the region.
Australian Mines has received a prescribed project status from the Queensland Government for its Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium operations in Greenvale in North Queensland.
Pilbara Minerals has set out ambitious plans for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, including a tentative stage three expansion for 2021.
Resolute Mining has begun the strategic review of Ravenswood operations’ expansion in Queensland, amid indecision of the gold mine’s future ownership.
Core Lithium has awarded preferred contractor status for three components of the company’s Finniss lithium project near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Western Australia saw the highest rise in mining job vacancies in 2018 among Australia’s states and territories, according to a report from DFP Resources.
Finance manager Claudia Ledesma discusses in the latest video from Epiroc what inspires her about working for the company and being in the industry.
Sandvik has added a new diesel-powered rotary blast hole drills to its xSeries family, adding intelligence and improved operator ergonomics that facilitates safe drilling.
NRW Holdings has scooped a $65 million contract to deliver bulk earthworks at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore development in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Evolution Mining has overcome a series of “unanticipated events” at its gold mines to keep production on track to reach guidance this financial year.
Galaxy Resources has continued to perform positively at its global operations in Australia, Argentina and Canada to finish with zero debt.
OZ Minerals will focus on a series of major project developments in 2019 after generating $1.1 billion in net revenues and exceeding its production guidance last year.
Western Areas has shown strong progress at the Odysseus project at the Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia, with its stage two early works program kicking off with contractor Barminco on ...
Slowdown in the Chinese economy is the biggest risk to the mining and metals sector in 2019, according to a survey of 51 key decision makers.
Since being established in 2004, Australian mining services company Minprovise has continually endeavoured to give back to the communities and individuals around them that have contributed to the company’s exponential ...
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has signed a contract with Oz Minerals to supply crushing equipment to the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Northern Star Resources has reported productivity gains at the Pogo gold project in Alaska, United States as it settles in at last year’s acquisition.
Kalium Lakes has received approval from the Australian Government for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rising investment in Western Australian mining projects and record sales in 2017–18 could see the mining industry return to the conditions of the mining boom, according to research from IBISWorld.
Valmec has been awarded a contract with Jemena for facility construction works at the Atlas gas project in South West Queensland.
Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for ...
The Queensland Government has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Government to focus on mine safety management plans.
Sandvik has acquired privately-owned Artisan Vehicle Systems, a United States-based manufacturer of battery-powered underground mining equipment.
Australian Mines has acquired 13 acres of freehold land to develop its Sconi cobalt-nickel scandium project in North Queensland.
Mineral Resources has declared its farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining for the Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, unconditional.
Sheffield Resources has made a deal with Woodside Energy and Energy Developments (EDL) for the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) to the Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley ...
BHP has revealed a $US600 million ($838.2 million) hit to its productivity following three high-profile unplanned outages.
Komatsu America has qualified its FrontRunner Autonomous haulage System (AHS) to operate on private long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology.
National Group has started 2019 in the same way it finished 2018 by delivering a pair of excavators into Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
GR Engineering Services has won a $50 million contract with a public unlisted infrastructure development company Tellus for the Sandy Ridge project’s underground waste facility in Western Australia.
Sandfire Resources has responded to media reports regarding its purported takeover of MOD Resources.
Communications provider Swift Networks has won multiple extensions, expansion and new contracts covering several sites in the resources industry.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has upgraded its automation package for the DD422i and DD422iE underground drilling jumbos, enabling 24/7 drilling and boosting a mine’s overall operational productivity.
Coal producer Yancoal will ramp up exploratory work at its tier one assets to meet rising consumer demand following record production in 2018.
Ausdrill has won a series of mining services contracts in Western Australia worth $171 million, including underground work with Regis Resources via last year’s acquisition, Barminco.
Recognising that throatbush wear rate has a major impact in the overall efficiency of slurry pumps, Weir Minerals has developed improved rotating and axial adjustment technology.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments from the Pilbara in Western Australia have remained strong in 2018 with a 2 per cent increase on 2017 to 338 million tonnes last year.
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Aus Tin Mining has marked a return to processing operations following the completion of a new tailings storage facility at the Granville tin project in Tasmania.
UGL has secured the latest contracts in the resources industry for parent company CIMIC Group with $200 million of extensions to supply maintenance and turnaround services for oil and gas ...
European Metals has confirmed the receipt of an indicative offer from Krupa Global Investments (KGI) to purchase the largest lithium deposit in Europe, Cinovec, northwest of Prague.
South32 has agreed to purchase 60 per cent of Inca Minerals’ Greater Riqueza project in Peru for $US9 million ($12.5 million) subject to certain conditions.
Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart remains Australia’s richest person despite the fall in iron ore prices during 2018.
Newcrest Mining is further establishing its focus on digital technology through a partnership with services provider Interlate.
Whitehaven Coal is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of 22–23 million tonnes after achieving record quarterly output of 7.4 million tonnes in the December 2018 quarter.
South32’s longwall developments at Illawarra Coal in New South Wales continue to pay off with improved production results.
Contract workers at the Wongawilli Colliery in the Southern Coalfields of New South Wales have ended their industrial action against site owner Wollongong Coal ahead of schedule.
Woodside Petroleum has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for the proposed Scarborough gas project in Western Australia.
MICROMINE will be releasing new underground mining precision software to refine and enhance loading and haulage processes, as part of its Pitram solution, in early 2019.
Western Australian-based diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company has commenced commercial production at the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Queensland’s coal exports totalled at record-breaking 223 million tonnes in 2018, surpassing the last record set in 2016 by 2 million tonnes, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) said.
NQ Minerals has completed commissioning of the gold processing plant at the Hellyer gold mine in Tasmania, signalling a start to commercial production.
Matsa Resources has hauled the last ore from the Red Dog gold project to AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine.
Recruitment agency Hays has revealed the mining skills most in demand moving into 2019.
A large sinkhole 13 metres in depth has trapped two mining vehicles at an open pit mine in Western Australia.
The world’s second largest zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has boosted operational performance at its oldest mine Rajpua-Dariba and mine complex Zawar in Rajasthan, India, by using New Zealand’s original invention load ...
Alliance has revised its lithium offtake agreement following the transfer of offtake rights to Chinese joint venture Jiangxi Bao Jiang Lithium Industrial (JBJLIL).
Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on some of its iron ore customers after a fire broke out at its Cape Lambert export facility on January 10.
Panoramic Resources is only weeks away from shipping first concentrate from its Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project as recommissioning of the Western Australian operation accelerates.
Singaporean company Golden Investments will not increase or extend its $240 million takeover offer for Stanmore Coal beyond next week’s deadline.
Mining, construction and utilities company Komatsu has launched its biggest ever recruitment drive to employ technicians across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Millennium Minerals’ Nullagine gold project is now operating at a continuous run rate of 100,000 ounces per year.
Newmont Mining has secured a $US10 billion ($13.9 billion) acquisition of Goldcorp in a deal that will form a world-leading gold producer.
Valor Resources has announced a joint venture with Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott Exploration Company for its Berenguela copper-silver-manganese project in south-eastern Peru.
Western Australia-based Lucapa Diamond Company has announced it is offering several diamonds from its Lulo mine in Angola, central Africa, in a competitive bid.
Altura Mining has overcome a series of setbacks on its journeys towards achieving stage one target nameplate capacity of 220,000 tonnes a year at its Pilgangoora lithium project in Western ...
Red River Resources has delivered record operating performance during the December quarter at the Thalanga operations in Queensland.
Australian LNG export revenue last year has risen 67.8 per cent to $43.3 billion on 2017, making LNG the country’s third largest export in 2018 after coal and iron ore, ...
Syrah Resources has started commercial production at the Balama operation in Mozambique, southeast Africa, following a review of its monthly metrics.
Australian Vanadium has ended 2018 strong with a cash injection of $6.2 million, allowing it to proceed to Gabanintha vanadium project’s definitive feasibility studies (DFS).
Gold-focused Perseus Mining has chosen Lycopodium to supply engineering and supply works at the Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, in a $US95.1 million ($132.3 million) deal.
Boart Longyear’s DriftMaster rods and bits are designed with a unique thread profile for added endurance and strength in the most demanding tunnelling, bolting and drifting applications.
The Queensland Mines Inspectorate has launched a formal investigation into the dozer rollover at the Saraji coal mine on New Year’s Eve.
The transformation of mine sites to fully automated mines will bring great benefits to workers, including the removal of conditions attached to fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work, technical recruitment services provider Fircroft ...
Black coal mining has been predicted by IBISWorld to be one of the Australian industries that will experience a decline in revenues this year as market conditions turn.
Western Areas’ recently approved Odysseus underground nickel project in Western Australia is on track after hitting several early-stage milestones.
Diversified Minerals has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Dargues gold project in New South Wales to DRA Global.
Kirkland Lake Gold has continued to experience success at the Fosterville mine in Victoria, with a greater amount of high-grade quartz-veins than it previously estimated.
The Port of Gladstone in Queensland exported 20.58 million tonnes of LNG exports in 2018, resulting in a new annual record.
CIMIC Group company Sedgman has been awarded a $155 million minerals processing contract at QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine in Central Queensland.
Dacian Gold has met its goal of achieving a December start to commercial production at the Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia.
Downer Group has won a five-year rail renewal services contract with Rio Tinto Iron Ore, adding to the track construction and tyre management services it previously provided to the mining ...
China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) and Sumitomo have approved the development of a new block cave mine to expand the Northparkes Mines copper-gold operation in New South Wales.
Cobalt 27 has agreed to acquire all the remaining shares in Highlands Pacific that it does not already own to increase its exposure to nickel-cobalt mine Ramu in Papua New ...
Albemarle Corp has entered the new year by commencing the construction of its Kemerton lithium hydroxide conversion site in Western Australia.
Sandvik has expanded its Ranger DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs with a pair of non-cabin versions.
Resolute Mining’s growth ambitions at its gold operations in West Africa and Australia remain on target.
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in Queensland has returned to normal operations following a fatal accident last week.
Mach Energy has entered 2019 as Australia’s newest coal producer after reaching production at the Mount Pleasant project in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales in late December.
NRW has been selected by Fortescue Metals Group as its preferred contractor at the Eliwana rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia.
CIMIC has moved into 2019 with a strengthened order book of work in the coal mining industry.
National Group’s premier brand National Plant & Equipment (NPE), has delivered the first of two new Liebherr R 996B excavators to Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek site.
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Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have confirmed that underground mining is technically and financially viable at the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
Perth-based Aurora Labs is finalising the details of a new joint venture business with WorleyParsons that will accelerate the company’s 3D printing ambitions in the mining space.
Joint venture partners OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration have concluded their 2018 field season at the Eloise project in north-west Queensland ahead of a ramp up of drilling at the ...
Scania is testing an autonomous transport system at Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt operation in Western Australia.
Sandvik is working with several major mining houses to further the development of battery electric solutions for hard rock mining operations.
Mining technology company MICROMINE is to receive a major boost through equity firm Potentia Capital, which is investing an undisclosed majority stake in the business.
Rio Tinto is discussing an extension of the Bao-HI iron ore joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with partner China Baowu Group.
Australian Vanadium has moved closer to capitalising on the emerging vanadium market after releasing its pre-feasibility study (PFS) and maiden ore reserve for the Gabanintha project in Western Australia.
The board of gold company Explaurum has urged shareholders to accept a revised takeover offer from Ramelius Resources, overriding a recently approved investment by Alkane Resources.
Woodside Energy has commissioned the Pluto domestic gas pipeline by supplying first gas to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia.
Mitsubishi Corporation has sold its two thermal coal assets in Queensland for $750 million in a deal involving Glencore.
Newcrest Mining is increasing its stake in copper-gold explorer SolGold to take its stake to 15.23 per cent of the company.
Former Rio Tinto chief executive officer Sam Walsh has been appointed chairman of Gold Corporation, operator of The Perth Mint.
Walsh will succeed Don Mackay-Coghill, who held the position of chairman ...
BHP has launched the operation of an underground ramp that will improve access to higher-grade copper at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Fortescue Metal Group’s Solomon Hub iron ore operation in the Pilbara has been affected by a large bushfire over the past week.
Thiess has secured a $150 million contract extension at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Caval Ridge coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Covalent Lithium believes it has confirmed a compelling case for an integrated mine-to-refinery project producing battery-grade lithium at the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
SIMPEC has won a $4.5 million contract at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port facility in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group’s first shipment of the higher-grade West Pilbara Fines iron ore has left Western Australia for China.
Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its largest aluminium smelter in Europe, Aluminium Dunkerque, to Liberty House for $US500 million ($697 million).
BHP has completed a $US5.2 billion ($7.3 billion) buyback of company shares for distribution to shareholders.
The first signs of impending breakdown in machinery typically include tiny changes in vibration that warn of excessive wear in the bearings upon which efficient functioning depends.
Resolute Mining has extracted first ore from the Syama underground mine in Mali in West Africa on schedule, with the commissioning of fully autonomous fleet next on the its agenda.
Mineral Resources has set the next stage of the 30-year Wodgina lithium project in motion with its acceptance of a proposed joint venture with United States company Albemarle Corporation.
Fitzroy Australia Resources plans to fill half of the jobs it is creating at the Ironbark No. 1 coal project in Queensland with workers who are new to the industry.
Austmine has lined up some of the industry’s most knowledgeable thought-leaders to share their expertise as they discuss reaching for zero-harm workplaces, driverless trucks, autonomous skills and much more.
Sulphate of potash (SOP) producers are set to enjoy lower potash rental rates in Western Australia early next year as the existing rental rate was found to be “inappropriate”.