Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 16, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at the Gold Industry Group, Envirosuite and Fortescue Metals Group.
‘Last piece of this puzzle’ for efficient electric vehicles (0) December 16, 2021 ABB and Amazon Web Services have continued their relationship in a collaboration with MEDATech for end-to-end electric vehicle solutions to achieve sustainability goals.
Perenti joins AROSE to focus on remote operations (0) December 16, 2021 Perenti and its newly formed technology-driven service offering, idoba, have joined the AROSE consortium in a bid to strengthen its global mining services.
Forgotten silver mine sparks Alien interest (0) December 15, 2021 Alien Metals has mobilised to restart the Elizabeth Hill silver mine near Karratha in Western Australia, with machinery and equipment weeks from re-entering the dormant operation.
ASM signs over critical minerals to Korea (0) December 15, 2021 Australian Strategic Materials will begin producing critical metals from its Korean Metals Plant next year, in a collaboration with the Korean Mine Rehabilitation and Resource Corporation.
Major OEMs investigate alternative fuels (0) December 15, 2021 Sanvik and Caterpillar have made significant strides in alternative fuels for mining applications, including HVO to replace diesel and hydrogen-powered haul trains.
Fortescue and Alinta Energy switch on solar (0) December 15, 2021 Alinta Energy’s Chichester Hub Solar Farm has begun production for Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Copper Mountain climbs aboard $836m Eva mine (0) December 15, 2021 Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has approved the beginning of development at the Eva copper project in Queensland with commissioning planned for 2024.
29Metals flags processing changes at Capricorn (0) December 15, 2021 29Metals has announced it will be transitioning its Capricorn copper mine’s processing operations in Far North Queensland ‘in-house’ from February 2022.
Newcrest approved to build upon Cadia expansion (0) December 14, 2021 Newcrest Mining has been approved to further expand the processing capacity of Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, with tailings storage repairs also signed off.
Mining regions face restrictions as WA opens (0) December 14, 2021 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that the state’s key mining regions of the Pilbara and the Goldfields could face additional restrictions if their populations don’t reach the target ...
Mineral ores to sand out sustainability crisis (0) December 14, 2021 Researchers from the SMI and UNIGE are exploring ore-sand as a sustainable source of sand, that could reduce the waste produced by mining.
Australia to work with Korea on critical minerals (0) December 14, 2021 Australia and the Republic of Korea have created an agreement on critical minerals that will strengthen cooperation in resources and energy.
Roy Hill maintains MACA’s momentum (0) December 14, 2021 Roy Hill has signed MACA to a $70 million mining services contract at its namesake iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Hydrogen rail on the Aurizon for Anglo (0) December 14, 2021 Aurizon and Anglo American have begun investigating hydrogen-powered bulk freight trains to create more sustainable supply chains in mining.
QME receives strong support from major suppliers (0) December 14, 2021 Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.
Glencore shifting to seven-day roster (0) December 13, 2021 Glencore’s Mount Isa mines has announced MICO will be changing its primary rosters to a seven days on/seven days off roster.
Vimy moves with haste at Mulga Rock uranium (0) December 13, 2021 Vimy Resources has begun development of the Mulga Rock uranium project in Western Australia, after receiving approval for its operational radiation management plan (ORMP).
Komatsu helps Wabtec reach safety milestone (0) December 13, 2021 Wabtec Corporation has successfully tested its new mining collision awareness system solution with a Komatsu machine intervention controller.
Mineral exports put focus on port infrastructure (0) December 13, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes (Mt) for November 2021, a four per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2020.
Orica selling Minova to Aurelius Group (0) December 13, 2021 Orica has announced it will sell its Minova business to Aurelius Group for $180 million, subject to transaction costs.
End of an era for Fortescue as Gaines steps down (0) December 10, 2021 Fortescue has announced that Elizabeth Gaines will transition away from her role as CEO into a role as a non-executive director.
Gradual retirement to help skills shortages (0) December 10, 2021 New research from ECU shows moving into retirement gradually could be the key to helping the skilled worker shortage in the mining industry.
Civmec makes waves with Covalent contract (0) December 10, 2021 Civmec has pushed its contract pipeline to $1.15 billion with work to be conducted at Covalent Lithium’s lithium refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia.
Curragh continues following staged restart (0) December 10, 2021 Coronado Global Resources has resumed full operations at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland, after a gradual restart followed an incident in the dragline operations in November.
ANL improves shipping services in the Pilbara (0) December 10, 2021 ANL has updated its shipping service to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, operating three loops from Singapore to Darwin, Port Hedland and Dampier.
NSW strategy to open exploration for critical minerals (0) December 10, 2021 The New South Wales Government will make it easier for exploration companies to search for critical minerals by removing Mineral Allocation Areas (MAA) as part of its Critical Minerals and ...
Know where you stand on COVID-19 insurance (0) December 10, 2021 Proactive Insurance Management director Lee O’Connor discusses the possible impacts COVID-19 may have on miners’ insurance claims.
Fortescue makes a beeline for green rail (0) December 9, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed two new locomotives to its research and development facility outside Perth as the miner tests a new fuel system to decarbonise rail freight.
Mining equipment to see steady growth (0) December 9, 2021 The global mining equipment market is forecast to exceed $US90 billion ($125 billion) by 2027, as urbanisation demands more resources, according to Global Market Insights.
Rail trial to keep Queensland junior miners on track (0) December 9, 2021 The Queensland Government is funding a $1.8 million trial aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line rail corridor in a transport ...
South32 tweaks mine extension to please the people (0) December 9, 2021 South32 has released its new Dendrobium mine extension plan, following it being declared State Significant Infrastructure earlier this week.
Initiative manufacturing resources jobs (0) December 9, 2021 The Federal Government will open applications for round two of the integration and translation streams of the modern manufacturing initiative.
Milestone for Metso Outotec support services (0) December 9, 2021 Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services (LCS) agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
Bubble Pit bursts old mine design theory (0) December 8, 2021 The University of Melbourne has been sponsored by AMIRA Global, Newcrest Mining and Newmont to develop an open pit mine design based on the physical properties of soap bubbles.
Anglo American considers COVID mandate (0) December 8, 2021 Anglo American has advised its Australian workforce of an intention to require full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry to all its sites, offices and camps from March 1, ...
Skills gaps addressed in battery mineral processing (0) December 8, 2021 The Western Australian Government has identified several skills gaps to be addressed in the growth of Australia’s battery industries, with some miners reskilling to transition into minerals processing.
IMARC offers complimentary expo passes in 2022 (0) December 8, 2021 As lockdown rules ease and borders reopen, planning for the International Mining and Resources Conference is back on track for the rescheduled dates of January 31 to February 2, 2022.
Sandvik simulators to teach TAFE students (0) December 8, 2021 A leading Victorian TAFE has acquired two advanced simulators for students to experience the operation of Sandvik drilling rigs at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre.
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Partnership to focus on underground pedestrian safety (0) December 8, 2021 Perenti Global’s Barminco has partnered with Sandvik subsidiary NewTrax to improve the safety of pedestrians working near heavy vehicles (HVs) underground.
Boss almost ready to start Honeymoon (0) December 8, 2021 Boss Energy has approved the project execution plan for the restart of the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
Tasmania the fastest growing economy (0) December 7, 2021 Tasmania has clocked a third consecutive month maintaining 12-month export figures above $4 billion, underpinned by mined materials and metal scraps.
Fluid inspiration draws on 160 years of drive design (0) December 7, 2021 the Fenner name has become synonymous with power transmission and is regarded in the industrial space as a global leader in full package drive solutions for mining pump applications.
Thiess to make a mountain from an Anthill (0) December 7, 2021 Thiess has secured two mining services contracts worth a combined $200m, partnering with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Austral Resources.
Rio Tinto to receive five-year dump body supply (0) December 7, 2021 Rio Tinto has given a $300 million contract for the supply of dump bodies to a global leader in mining equipment, design and manufacture.
MinRes hauls in autonomous road trains (0) December 7, 2021 Mineral Resources has announced a partnership with automation specialist Hexagon to develop an autonomous road train solution.
Europcar adds all corners of WA for fleet hire (0) December 7, 2021 Western Australians will gain greater access to regional hubs such as Port Hedland, Paraburdoo, Geraldton and Bunbury with the expansion of Europcar for private and commercial car hire.
Epiroc autonomy readies Cadia expansion (0) December 7, 2021 Newcrest has credited Epiroc for its help converting Panel Cave 1 at the Cadia East gold mine in News South Wales into a semi-autonomous integrated production level.
Iron Road and Andromeda explore port potential (0) December 7, 2021 Iron Road and Andromeda Metals have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a deep, multi-commodity port at Cape Hardy in South Australia.
South32 Dendrobium mine gets significant win (0) December 6, 2021 A proposal to extend South32’s Dendrobium coal mine in Port Kembla, NSW has been declared state significant infrastructure.
Queensland thinks local for mining leases (0) December 6, 2021 The Queensland Government will focus on the Central Highlands Gemfields as it reforms its state-wide administrative systems for small-scale mining.
BHP to reconsult Mt Arthur workforce on vaccine (0) December 6, 2021 BHP has had its vaccine mandate overturned by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) at the Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales, with a recommendation to consult the workforce ...
A greener Coates for assets (0) December 6, 2021 Coates explains how a proactive approach to safety, sustainability and innovation translates to better choices and benefits for customers
Renewed Focus on Coolgardie gold project (0) December 6, 2021 West Australian gold explorer Focus Minerals has approved a plan to resume mining operations at its fully-owned Coolgardie gold project.
Sandvik creates Digital Mining division with Deswik (0) December 3, 2021 Sandvik has agreed to acquire Deswik for digital mine planning software and announced a new Digital Mining Technologies business area within its Mining and Rock Solutions business.
OZ breaks through on Carrapateena expansion (0) December 3, 2021 OZ Minerals has begun expanding its block cave at the Carrapateena gold mine in South Australia after access levels for a second crusher were reached in the sub level cave ...
Bridgestone gets Otraco from Downer (0) December 3, 2021 Downer has completed the sale of Otraco to Bridgestone Mining Solutions for an enterprise value of $79 million.
Komatsu, PIMS Group giving life to coal (0) December 3, 2021 Komatsu and PIMS Group have formed an agreement that will help extend the life of multiple Queensland coal mines.
OceanaGold first production at Macraes underground (0) December 3, 2021 Golden Point underground mine at the OceanaGold Macraes operation has achieved its first production of five thousand tonnes of ore.
Coal and gas the star export performers: Pitt (0) December 3, 2021 Australia’s energy and resources exports increased by 41 per cent over the three months to October this year compared to the same period last year, according to Australian Bureau of ...
Hydro Tasmania to power King Island (0) December 2, 2021 Hydro Tasmania will receive $2 million in funding to assist with the cost of upgrading the existing public power line infrastructure on King Island.
Bolstering businesses as they cut carbon (0) December 2, 2021 Management consultancy firm Siecap Project Management and Advisory, headquartered in Brisbane, has stepped up to help businesses navigate this potentially complex transition, launching a suite of services aimed at easing ...
Top three technology trends set to disrupt mining (0) December 2, 2021 Technology is shaping the mines of tomorrow, with AspenTech, Dassault Systemès and Epiroc at the cutting-edge of the Mining, Engineering, Technology and Services (METS) sector.
Gold contribution a shining example (0) December 2, 2021 The World Gold Council (WGC) has highlighted the social and economic impact of its largest gold mining members, including a $37.9 billion contribution to GDP and exponential job creation.
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MinRes, Roy Hill contract continues close ties (0) December 2, 2021 Roy Hill has contracted Mineral Resources subsidiary CSI Mining Services to work on its iron ore operation in Western Australia, continuing the companies’ strong relationship.
Metso Outotec mills into virtual reality (0) December 2, 2021 Metso Outotec is launching a virtual inspection tool for horizontal grinding mill linings, with the innovative platform utilising 3D scanning.
Reconnect WA program to target skilled workers (0) December 2, 2021 The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current ...
Miner minority face dismissal on vaccine deadline (0) December 1, 2021 The Western Australian vaccination mandate has now come into effect for the resources industry, leaving a minority of workers on indefinite leave and facing unemployment.
BHP Olympic Dam awarded Copper Mark accreditation (0) December 1, 2021 BHP Olympic Dam has become the first Australian mine to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that recognises responsible production practice.
Babylon revs up WA coal industry with Premier Coal (0) December 1, 2021 Babylon Pump & Power has added another significant contract to its books, signing Premier Coal to a $16 million deal at its namesake coal mine in Western Australia.
Liebherr to unveil new Kalgoorlie branch (0) December 1, 2021 Liebherr-Australia is set to open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie in January 2022, its third in Western Australia.
Hexagon and RCF Jolimont donate $1m worth of tech (0) December 1, 2021 Hexagon and RCF Jolimont have teamed up to donate $1 million worth of training and software to Curtin University and the WA School of Mines.
Weir cone crusher caters to more miners (0) December 1, 2021 Weir Minerals has released the Trio TC84XR to build upon the Trio TC live-shaft cone crusher range with higher power and capacity.
Water release to develop Queensland critical minerals (0) December 1, 2021 The Queensland Government is making thousands of litres of water available for the state’s north west, including for Multicom’s St Elmo vanadium mine near Julia Creek.
NSW Critical Minerals Hub an Australian first (0) November 30, 2021 The New South Wales Government has released the state’s first Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, as part of a drive to be a global leader in the field.
CME backs historic First Nations partnership (0) November 30, 2021 The Federal Government has partnered with the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance to strengthen safeguards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, ensuring Indigenous involvement in project planning on their ...
Gold takes a well-earned break in exploration (0) November 30, 2021 Gold was down in terms of exploration expenditure for the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while iron ore made up ground by $23.8 million.
MinRes, Roy Hill, Hancock have big port plans (0) November 30, 2021 Mineral Resources has partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore hits 1000 truck bodies from Austin (0) November 30, 2021 Austin Engineering has delivered its 1000th truck body to Rio Tinto Iron Ore in WA, with the arrival of the high-performance ULTIMA truck body.
Dynamic awarded six new drilling contracts (0) November 29, 2021 Dynamic Group Holdings has been awarded six short-term contracts to both its subsidiaries Dynamic Drill & Blast and Orlando Drilling.
WA mining sector helps boost royalties surplus (0) November 29, 2021 Royalty collections from the Western Australian mining industry have helped the State Government to a $4.4 billion surplus for the three months to September 30.
BHP to receive Schlam Hercules dump body supply (0) November 29, 2021 Schlam has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply its new and improved Hercules dump body to BHP Minerals Australia.
Pilbara industrial hubs to grow with lots of lots (0) November 29, 2021 Industrial hubs in Karratha and Port Hedland have been opened to new tenants, as DevelopmentWA invests in the Pilbara mining industry of Western Australia.
China reclaims top gold production title (0) November 29, 2021 Australian gold mine production declined in the third quarter of 2021 allowing China to return to the top of the world’s gold production.
Selecting the right rollers for your belt conveyor system (0) November 29, 2021 Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and ...
The best of both worlds for machine technology (0) November 29, 2021 Strata Worldwide has begun a strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK, combining for a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers.
Position Partners wins fastest growing new partner (0) November 29, 2021 Intelligent positioning solutions provider Position Partners has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing New Partner’ at the Australian Rajant Partners Summit held in Brisbane in November.
Sandfire preparing for ‘life after DeGrussa’ (0) November 26, 2021 Sandfire Resources chairman Derek La Ferla has discussed the possibility of transitioning the Western Australian DeGrussa operations from copper to gold, as the mine approaches its scheduled end of life.
QUT funding to develop AI-enabled mine rehabilitation (0) November 26, 2021 QUT has secured $1.14 million to develop Australia’s first AI-enabled mine site rehab system and new advanced materials from mining waste.
ADI mineral exploration initiative extended (0) November 26, 2021 The ADI for advancing mineral exploration, has been extended until 2025 in SA, with another $11.5 million committed to the program.
Ravenswood installs revolutionary gold assay tech (0) November 26, 2021 Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
Federal initiative to drive resources technology research (0) November 26, 2021 Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities, with a focus on resources and critical minerals technology.
Curragh to continue after dragline incident (0) November 25, 2021 Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
Iron ore teeters on $US100/t as Chinese steel chokes (0) November 25, 2021 Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 per tonne.
Palaszczuk proposes Resources Plan to 2050 (0) November 25, 2021 The Queensland Government has unveiled its Resources Industry Development Plan to transform the sector through diversification, sustainable partnerships, and regulatory efficiency.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder to assess FIFO policy (0) November 25, 2021 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking submissions on a Draft Workforce Accommodation Policy which aims to provide guidance on potential accommodation development applications, including a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
Effective dust and noise monitoring essential to worker safety (0) November 25, 2021 Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise.
Coates launches its own foundation (0) November 25, 2021 Coates has launched the Coates Foundation to provide strategy and structure to Coates’ philanthropic work and its approach to ‘giving back’ to communities.
BME gives Australia access to AXXIS (0) November 25, 2021 BME has released the next generation of its AXXIS electronic detonation system – AXXIS Titanium – to be rolled out to large mining customers across Australia.
Victorian Government blocks Fingerboards mine (0) November 24, 2021 The Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Bairnsdale in Victoria will not proceed with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne concluding the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Pioneering excellence in the mining sector (0) November 24, 2021 Ahrens’ water storage division delivers critical projects across the mining industry, including at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine.
Examining ESG goals with Industry 4.0 (0) November 24, 2021 I4 Mining have released a new report examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector, this time exploring the impact the technology can have on ESG ...
Monadelphous growth defies the odds (0) November 24, 2021 Monadelphous has been a standout performer in a strong mining industry throughout the pandemic, vastly expanding its workforce despite its peers suffering from labour shortages.
‘How, not how much,’ the key for battery metals: BHP (0) November 24, 2021 BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals produced – as copper demand doubles and nickel quadruples – to 2050.
Gekko to lead construction at G6M Dolphin mine (0) November 24, 2021 Group 6 Metals has executed a construction contract with Gekko Systems for the redevelopment of G6M’s Dolphin mine.
Vanadium processing plant on the cards for Queensland (0) November 24, 2021 The Queensland Government has recognised the importance of vanadium as a new economy mineral with plans for a processing plant in Townsville.
Coal could become carbon neutral with new tech (0) November 23, 2021 The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology could provide a net-zero avenue for coal by producing saleable hydrogen as a by-product, while capturing the emitted CO2.
Mining gets AI boost with new research centre (0) November 23, 2021 A new research centre to focus on next-generation AI technology has been launched at the AIML at the University of Adelaide.
Northern Star lights up KCGM with power grab (0) November 23, 2021 Northern Star has solidified the power supply to the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), taking the option to purchase Newmont Corporation’s power business.
Skilled immigration to bolster resources sector (0) November 23, 2021 Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
Demystifying ESG to enhance value creation for miners (0) November 22, 2021 Matthew Fifield from Pacific Road Capital shares insights on ESG investing ahead of the International Mining and Resources Conference – January 31 until February 2.
Haver & Boecker Niagara drop new liners (0) November 22, 2021 Haver & Boecker Niagara has introduced its new Drop Guard wear liners that are a significant timesaver compared to traditional liners.
New Hope stays positive on coal demand (0) November 22, 2021 New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia’s coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
Strandline secures mine-to-ship services with Qube (0) November 22, 2021 Strandline Resources has signed Qube Bulk for haulage and logistics at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia, covering all 2.25 million tonnes produced over 10 years.
‘Not my first rodeo’, Ellison bullish at MinRes (0) November 19, 2021 Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has given a staunch presentation at an annual general meeting, outlining how MinRes would muscle its way towards low-cost, high-volume operations.
First Quantum cuts red ribbon at Ravensthorpe (0) November 19, 2021 First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME (0) November 19, 2021 The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on ...
Roy Hill expands Pilbara network, Aqura partnership (0) November 18, 2021 Roy Hill has contracted Aqura Technologies to provide a private 4G LTE network expansion at its Pilbara iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
Wagners to provide McArthur River haulage services (0) November 18, 2021 Wagners has secured a contract to haul zinc and lead from McArthur River mine to the Bing Bong Loading Facility and Mount Isa Mines.
Monadelphous secures BHP, Rio Tinto contracts (0) November 18, 2021 Monadelphous has secured new contracts with BHP and Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of WA worth approximately $110 million.
Quantum leap: Feds make major tech investment (0) November 18, 2021 The Federal Government has invested in future quantum technologies with the release of the Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, focussing on mining, defence, and communications.
Survey: Environmental technology in sustainability (0) November 17, 2021 This survey seeks to understand how industry uses technology in environmental rehabilitation and restoration efforts, including land rehabilitation, species protection and carbon sequestration.
Austral in ‘full swing’ with first blast at Anthill (0) November 17, 2021 Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
Permit changes set to benefit opal industry (0) November 17, 2021 The Queensland Government has introduced shorter exploration grants for explorers in the state’s opal fields in an effort to free up land faster for boulder opal mining.
RPMGlobal goes hybrid for HAULSIM software (0) November 17, 2021 RPMGlobal has developed its mining simulation platform in partnership with major mining companies to include hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.
Micromine reveals end-to-end digital ecosystem (0) November 17, 2021 Micromine reveals a new strategy to improve product clarity, deliver end-to-end, integrated digital solutions, and better serve its clients.
Victoria gold production at 100-year high (0) November 16, 2021 Gold mining in Victoria is booming with annual production over 2019-20 reaching the highest yearly level since 1906.
Coal down but not out: COP26, Morrison (0) November 16, 2021 Australia’s coal industry is fighting hard to assure itself that a ‘phasing down’ of coal power, as agreed upon at COP26, would not mean the end of coal altogether.
Clough construction plays its part at South Flank (0) November 16, 2021 Clough has completed the construction of an ore-handling plant (OHP) at BHP’s South Flank project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
SRG secures short-term with Roy Hill, Rio Tinto (0) November 16, 2021 SRG Global has secured seven contracts with multiple Tier 1 clients for its asset services segment, including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and at major Western Australian nickel and cobalt ...
SCEE ramps up village security for BHP (0) November 16, 2021 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Gold price spike brings value for smart business (0) November 15, 2021 Spot gold prices have hit another five-month high – the second time in 2021 they’ve peaked at such an interval – reaching $US1866 ($2544) per ounce to end Friday, November ...
Ravenswood expansion going for Olympic gold (0) November 15, 2021 Ravenswood gold mine has been touted as the supplier of gold for the Brisbane Olympic medals in 2032, as the government pushes for its expansion.
Babylon secures supply contract with Rio Tinto (0) November 15, 2021 Babylon Power and Pump has secured a contract for the supply of off-site repair services with Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
Wallis Drilling sells RIG Technologies to Orica (0) November 15, 2021 Wallis Drilling has sold its RIG Technologies business, which specialises in logging while drilling, to explosives and blasting systems giant Orica for an estimated $12 million.
Forrest calls for net-zero shipping at COP26 (0) November 12, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest is calling for a net zero 2040 target to be embraced by the entire shipping industry as the mining sector focusses on lowering emissions.
BHP hungry for more nickel, copper (0) November 12, 2021 BHP is looking at investing in additional early-stage development projects, as the company looks to grow its copper and nickel portfolio.
Liontown roars towards earlier Kathleen Valley production (0) November 12, 2021 Liontown Resources is rapidly progressing its Kathleen Valley lithium project near Leinster in Western Australia with first production forecast to begin a year ahead of schedule.
Mining engineer salaries increase (0) November 12, 2021 Wages for engineers in the mining industry rose strongly over the past 12 months, increasing between 2.6 and 2.7 per cent, according to the Association of Professional Engineers Australia (APEA).
ECU engineering hubs to boost resources research (0) November 12, 2021 Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled its $10 million state-of-the-art engineering facilities, designed to drive innovative research and strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing, green energy, technology and mining industries.
MACA facilitates blasthole improvement tech (0) November 12, 2021 MACA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aquirian for the development and commercialisation of the Collar Keeper blasthole quality control system.
Price crunch to continue as iron ore falls below $US90 (0) November 11, 2021 The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US90 per tonne for the first time since May 2020, marking a new low for the iron ...
Martin Engineering supports breast cancer research (0) November 11, 2021 Martin Engineering has announced the completion of this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.
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Epiroc completes the electric vehicle puzzle (0) November 11, 2021 Epiroc has bolstered its support for battery electric vehicles (BEV) with a range of charging products for mining equipment, both fixed and mobile, with remote monitoring capabilities.
Technology will decarbonise Australia: MCA (0) November 11, 2021 The resources sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1 billion technology fund to boost investment in Australian companies to develop new low emissions technology.
IGO bolsters renewable energy supply at Nova (0) November 11, 2021 IGO has signed an agreement with Australian Vanadium to trial its vanadium redox flow battery standalone power system at its Nova operation in WA.
I4 shows foresight with digital mining report (0) November 11, 2021 I4 Mining has outlined a suitable pathway to zero-harm, zero-carbon and zero-waste for the mining industry in a report highlighting key digital mining technologies.
Newmont, Caterpillar form net-zero partnership (0) November 11, 2021 Newmont has formed a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
Envirosuite clears the air with Aeroqual (0) November 11, 2021 Envirosuite has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aeroqual to combine their environmental technologies for air quality monitoring in the mining, waste, and industrial sectors.
Lynas Rare Earths begins contracting for process plant (0) November 10, 2021 Lynas Rare Earths has kicked off construction of its Kalgoorlie processing facility, awarding a formative contract to a WestStar Industrial subsidiary for $12 million.
Bravus and MacKellar to offer paid traineeships (0) November 10, 2021 Sixty regional Queenslanders will have the chance to get their foot in the door of a high-paid mining career as the Carmichael mine moves closer to exporting its first coal.
Coal prices face stark forecasts to 2024: KPMG (0) November 10, 2021 KPMG has predicted the decline of coal prices towards 2024 with a fall of more than 20 per cent on the horizon for hard coking coal.
NSW mining communities to benefit from new projects (0) November 10, 2021 NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes.
Odysseus ramp up gains pace with construction contracts (0) November 10, 2021 Western Areas continues to advance development of the long-life Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia with the signing of two construction contracts.
Epiroc’s new tube drilling system a ‘game changer’ (0) November 9, 2021 Epiroc launches ET51, a new tube drilling system that greatly outperforms its predecessor, the previous T51 tube drilling system.
Queensland resources loves locals, reaps rewards (0) November 9, 2021 The Queensland resources sector has splashed an increasing amount of cash on local suppliers in recent years, with local expenditure rising $4 billion from 2019 to 2020.
Chalice makes Australian history at Gonneville (0) November 9, 2021 Chalice Mining has confirmed an historic mineral resource at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum deposit in Western Australia, becoming the largest nickel sulphide discovery in more than 20 years.
Weir secures Motion Metrics acquisition (0) November 9, 2021 The Weir Group will acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business for an initial consideration of £89 million ($162.8 million).
Metso Outotec to develop Pilbara service centre (0) November 9, 2021 Metso Outotec will establish a new service centre in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to increase its service capabilities for the resources industry.
Veris recognised with Iron Bridge pipeline contract (0) November 9, 2021 Veris Australia has won a $2 million contract to provide surveying, pipeline design, data and GIS support services for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Gascoyne region of Western ...
Research improves major miners’ maintenance (0) November 8, 2021 The University of Western Australia has worked in partnership with Curtin University, CSIRO, Alcoa, BHP and Roy Hill to improve the maintenance duties of large processing plants.
Mastermyne doubles in size with PYBAR acquisition (0) November 8, 2021 Mastermyne Group has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of leading hard rock mining services company PYBAR Mining Services (PYBAR).
Mastermyne has advised that the PYBAR acquisition can be integrated ...
Cat calls on latest tech for improved loaders (0) November 8, 2021 Caterpillar has released two new medium-size wheel loaders, using recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs.
BHP sells QLD coal mines to Stanmore for $1.8bn (0) November 8, 2021 BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure.
BMC owns the Poitrel and ...
Anglo American sets sights on carbon neutral shipping (0) November 8, 2021 Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
Digital atlas to boost Queensland mineral exploration (0) November 8, 2021 Explorers now have access to the latest 3D models and data to help find new economy minerals in Queensland’s Far North with the release of the new North East Queensland ...
Perenti denies Macmahon M&A talk (0) November 5, 2021 Perenti Global has shut down speculation it is advancing a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal, with Macmahon Holdings named as the possible company being targeted.
Orica opens Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane (0) November 5, 2021 Orica has revealed its new Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane, providing the foundation for the company’s digital transformation aspirations.
Australia left behind in transition from coal: COP26 (0) November 5, 2021 Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list.
The Global ...
Final registrations for Great Diversity Debate (0) November 5, 2021 The Gold Industry Group is calling for final registrations for its annual Great Diversity Debate on November 12, exploring the topic of working from home.
Galena sets sights on first production at Abra (0) November 5, 2021 Galena Mining has set its sights on beginning construction at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia this year, with first production to begin in ...
Australian exports fall on iron ore prices (0) November 5, 2021 Australia has seen a fall in goods and services exports for September owing to poor iron ore prices, according to the Bureau of Statistics.
Labour shortages cause Kemerton concerns (0) November 5, 2021 Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
Weir boosts mill performance with new hydrocyclone (0) November 4, 2021 Weir Minerals has bolstered its Cavex hydrocyclone range with the release of its Cavex 2 650, delivering process improvements combined with digital technology.
Licensing lingo made clear by WA Department (0) November 4, 2021 The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has provided updated information on the criteria for explorers and prospectors, highlighting land disturbance limits.
CSIRO reveals future of critical metals (0) November 4, 2021 Powerful and counterintuitive insights into the future supply and demand of critical metals have been uncovered in a new report by CSIRO.
Sandvik stays steps ahead with new Toro engine (0) November 4, 2021 Sandvik has offered the 16-litre Stage V engine for the Toro TH551i mining truck, adding power and reducing emissions for mines to future proof operations.
Mastermyne to retry Crinum restart following incident (0) November 4, 2021 Mastermyne has restarted surface works at the Crinum coal mine in Queensland, following an incident involving a fall of ground in September.
NT taskforce set up to secure mineral opportunities (0) November 4, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has established an industry-led Mineral Development Taskforce which will investigate and identify strategies to activate and secure ongoing private investment in mineral projects.
Iron ore drops below $US100 in wake of COP26 (0) November 3, 2021 The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US100 ($134.6) per tonne for the second time in as many months, as China capped steelmaking capacities.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at the Gold Industry Group, Envirosuite and Fortescue Metals Group.
ABB and Amazon Web Services have continued their relationship in a collaboration with MEDATech for end-to-end electric vehicle solutions to achieve sustainability goals.
Perenti and its newly formed technology-driven service offering, idoba, have joined the AROSE consortium in a bid to strengthen its global mining services.
Alien Metals has mobilised to restart the Elizabeth Hill silver mine near Karratha in Western Australia, with machinery and equipment weeks from re-entering the dormant operation.
Australian Strategic Materials will begin producing critical metals from its Korean Metals Plant next year, in a collaboration with the Korean Mine Rehabilitation and Resource Corporation.
Sanvik and Caterpillar have made significant strides in alternative fuels for mining applications, including HVO to replace diesel and hydrogen-powered haul trains.
Alinta Energy’s Chichester Hub Solar Farm has begun production for Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has approved the beginning of development at the Eva copper project in Queensland with commissioning planned for 2024.
29Metals has announced it will be transitioning its Capricorn copper mine’s processing operations in Far North Queensland ‘in-house’ from February 2022.
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that the state’s key mining regions of the Pilbara and the Goldfields could face additional restrictions if their populations don’t reach the target ...
Researchers from the SMI and UNIGE are exploring ore-sand as a sustainable source of sand, that could reduce the waste produced by mining.
Australia and the Republic of Korea have created an agreement on critical minerals that will strengthen cooperation in resources and energy.
Roy Hill has signed MACA to a $70 million mining services contract at its namesake iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Aurizon and Anglo American have begun investigating hydrogen-powered bulk freight trains to create more sustainable supply chains in mining.
Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.
Glencore’s Mount Isa mines has announced MICO will be changing its primary rosters to a seven days on/seven days off roster.
Vimy Resources has begun development of the Mulga Rock uranium project in Western Australia, after receiving approval for its operational radiation management plan (ORMP).
Wabtec Corporation has successfully tested its new mining collision awareness system solution with a Komatsu machine intervention controller.
Pilbara Ports Authority delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes (Mt) for November 2021, a four per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2020.
Orica has announced it will sell its Minova business to Aurelius Group for $180 million, subject to transaction costs.
Fortescue has announced that Elizabeth Gaines will transition away from her role as CEO into a role as a non-executive director.
New research from ECU shows moving into retirement gradually could be the key to helping the skilled worker shortage in the mining industry.
Civmec has pushed its contract pipeline to $1.15 billion with work to be conducted at Covalent Lithium’s lithium refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia.
Coronado Global Resources has resumed full operations at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland, after a gradual restart followed an incident in the dragline operations in November.
ANL has updated its shipping service to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, operating three loops from Singapore to Darwin, Port Hedland and Dampier.
Clough has been awarded a shutdown scope at Newcrest’s Lihir Gold project on Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea.
The New South Wales Government will make it easier for exploration companies to search for critical minerals by removing Mineral Allocation Areas (MAA) as part of its Critical Minerals and ...
Proactive Insurance Management director Lee O’Connor discusses the possible impacts COVID-19 may have on miners’ insurance claims.
Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed two new locomotives to its research and development facility outside Perth as the miner tests a new fuel system to decarbonise rail freight.
The global mining equipment market is forecast to exceed $US90 billion ($125 billion) by 2027, as urbanisation demands more resources, according to Global Market Insights.
The Queensland Government is funding a $1.8 million trial aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line rail corridor in a transport ...
South32 has released its new Dendrobium mine extension plan, following it being declared State Significant Infrastructure earlier this week.
Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services (LCS) agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
The University of Melbourne has been sponsored by AMIRA Global, Newcrest Mining and Newmont to develop an open pit mine design based on the physical properties of soap bubbles.
Anglo American has advised its Australian workforce of an intention to require full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry to all its sites, offices and camps from March 1, ...
The Western Australian Government has identified several skills gaps to be addressed in the growth of Australia’s battery industries, with some miners reskilling to transition into minerals processing.
As lockdown rules ease and borders reopen, planning for the International Mining and Resources Conference is back on track for the rescheduled dates of January 31 to February 2, 2022.
A leading Victorian TAFE has acquired two advanced simulators for students to experience the operation of Sandvik drilling rigs at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre.
The CYBERMINE simulators are programmed to display ...
Perenti Global’s Barminco has partnered with Sandvik subsidiary NewTrax to improve the safety of pedestrians working near heavy vehicles (HVs) underground.
Boss Energy has approved the project execution plan for the restart of the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
The global leader in bulk handling conveyor accessories has redesigned one of its most popular tail protection devices for improved safety and convenience.
Tasmania has clocked a third consecutive month maintaining 12-month export figures above $4 billion, underpinned by mined materials and metal scraps.
the Fenner name has become synonymous with power transmission and is regarded in the industrial space as a global leader in full package drive solutions for mining pump applications.
Thiess has secured two mining services contracts worth a combined $200m, partnering with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Austral Resources.
Rio Tinto has given a $300 million contract for the supply of dump bodies to a global leader in mining equipment, design and manufacture.
Mineral Resources has announced a partnership with automation specialist Hexagon to develop an autonomous road train solution.
Western Australians will gain greater access to regional hubs such as Port Hedland, Paraburdoo, Geraldton and Bunbury with the expansion of Europcar for private and commercial car hire.
Newcrest has credited Epiroc for its help converting Panel Cave 1 at the Cadia East gold mine in News South Wales into a semi-autonomous integrated production level.
Iron Road and Andromeda Metals have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a deep, multi-commodity port at Cape Hardy in South Australia.
The Minister for Indigenous Australians has released the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation.
A proposal to extend South32’s Dendrobium coal mine in Port Kembla, NSW has been declared state significant infrastructure.
BHP has had its vaccine mandate overturned by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) at the Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales, with a recommendation to consult the workforce ...
Coates explains how a proactive approach to safety, sustainability and innovation translates to better choices and benefits for customers
West Australian gold explorer Focus Minerals has approved a plan to resume mining operations at its fully-owned Coolgardie gold project.
Sandvik has agreed to acquire Deswik for digital mine planning software and announced a new Digital Mining Technologies business area within its Mining and Rock Solutions business.
OZ Minerals has begun expanding its block cave at the Carrapateena gold mine in South Australia after access levels for a second crusher were reached in the sub level cave ...
Downer has completed the sale of Otraco to Bridgestone Mining Solutions for an enterprise value of $79 million.
Komatsu and PIMS Group have formed an agreement that will help extend the life of multiple Queensland coal mines.
Golden Point underground mine at the OceanaGold Macraes operation has achieved its first production of five thousand tonnes of ore.
Australia’s energy and resources exports increased by 41 per cent over the three months to October this year compared to the same period last year, according to Australian Bureau of ...
Hydro Tasmania will receive $2 million in funding to assist with the cost of upgrading the existing public power line infrastructure on King Island.
Management consultancy firm Siecap Project Management and Advisory, headquartered in Brisbane, has stepped up to help businesses navigate this potentially complex transition, launching a suite of services aimed at easing ...
Technology is shaping the mines of tomorrow, with AspenTech, Dassault Systemès and Epiroc at the cutting-edge of the Mining, Engineering, Technology and Services (METS) sector.
The World Gold Council (WGC) has highlighted the social and economic impact of its largest gold mining members, including a $37.9 billion contribution to GDP and exponential job creation.
In a ...
Metso Outotec is launching a virtual inspection tool for horizontal grinding mill linings, with the innovative platform utilising 3D scanning.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Newmont Corporation, DEVELOP and CSIRO.
The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current ...
BHP Olympic Dam has become the first Australian mine to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that recognises responsible production practice.
Babylon Pump & Power has added another significant contract to its books, signing Premier Coal to a $16 million deal at its namesake coal mine in Western Australia.
As the Australian mining industry continues to grow, so does the Australian Mining editorial team.
Liebherr-Australia is set to open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie in January 2022, its third in Western Australia.
Hexagon and RCF Jolimont have teamed up to donate $1 million worth of training and software to Curtin University and the WA School of Mines.
Weir Minerals has released the Trio TC84XR to build upon the Trio TC live-shaft cone crusher range with higher power and capacity.
The Queensland Government is making thousands of litres of water available for the state’s north west, including for Multicom’s St Elmo vanadium mine near Julia Creek.
A look at the most exciting mining innovations from November, featuring Komatsu, RPMGlobal, Orica and Epiroc.
The Federal Government has partnered with the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance to strengthen safeguards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, ensuring Indigenous involvement in project planning on their ...
Gold was down in terms of exploration expenditure for the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while iron ore made up ground by $23.8 million.
Austin Engineering has delivered its 1000th truck body to Rio Tinto Iron Ore in WA, with the arrival of the high-performance ULTIMA truck body.
Industry leaders from Kirkland Lake Gold and Schneider Electric discuss the pathway to net-zero emissions in mining ahead of IMARC in late January.
Dynamic Group Holdings has been awarded six short-term contracts to both its subsidiaries Dynamic Drill & Blast and Orlando Drilling.
Royalty collections from the Western Australian mining industry have helped the State Government to a $4.4 billion surplus for the three months to September 30.
Schlam has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply its new and improved Hercules dump body to BHP Minerals Australia.
Australian gold mine production declined in the third quarter of 2021 allowing China to return to the top of the world’s gold production.
Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and ...
Strata Worldwide has begun a strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK, combining for a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers.
Intelligent positioning solutions provider Position Partners has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing New Partner’ at the Australian Rajant Partners Summit held in Brisbane in November.
Sandfire Resources chairman Derek La Ferla has discussed the possibility of transitioning the Western Australian DeGrussa operations from copper to gold, as the mine approaches its scheduled end of life.
QUT has secured $1.14 million to develop Australia’s first AI-enabled mine site rehab system and new advanced materials from mining waste.
Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities, with a focus on resources and critical minerals technology.
Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 per tonne.
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Resources Industry Development Plan to transform the sector through diversification, sustainable partnerships, and regulatory efficiency.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking submissions on a Draft Workforce Accommodation Policy which aims to provide guidance on potential accommodation development applications, including a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
The Joe Lord Core Library in Kalgoorlie has been opened following its expansion as part of the COVID-19 Goldfields-Esperance Recovery Plan.
Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise.
Coates has launched the Coates Foundation to provide strategy and structure to Coates’ philanthropic work and its approach to ‘giving back’ to communities.
BME has released the next generation of its AXXIS electronic detonation system – AXXIS Titanium – to be rolled out to large mining customers across Australia.
The Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Bairnsdale in Victoria will not proceed with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne concluding the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Ahrens’ water storage division delivers critical projects across the mining industry, including at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine.
I4 Mining have released a new report examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector, this time exploring the impact the technology can have on ESG ...
BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals produced – as copper demand doubles and nickel quadruples – to 2050.
Group 6 Metals has executed a construction contract with Gekko Systems for the redevelopment of G6M’s Dolphin mine.
The Queensland Government has recognised the importance of vanadium as a new economy mineral with plans for a processing plant in Townsville.
Northern Star has solidified the power supply to the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), taking the option to purchase Newmont Corporation’s power business.
Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
Matthew Fifield from Pacific Road Capital shares insights on ESG investing ahead of the International Mining and Resources Conference – January 31 until February 2.
Orica and Alpha HPA have joined Rio Tinto in signing a statement of cooperation with the government, to pave the way to clean energy.
Haver & Boecker Niagara has introduced its new Drop Guard wear liners that are a significant timesaver compared to traditional liners.
New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia’s coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
Strandline Resources has signed Qube Bulk for haulage and logistics at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia, covering all 2.25 million tonnes produced over 10 years.
MMG has submitted a revised referral under the EPBC Act for preliminary works of a new TSF at South Marionoak to avoid closure by 2024.
Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has given a staunch presentation at an annual general meeting, outlining how MinRes would muscle its way towards low-cost, high-volume operations.
First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on ...
Wagners has secured a contract to haul zinc and lead from McArthur River mine to the Bing Bong Loading Facility and Mount Isa Mines.
Monadelphous has secured new contracts with BHP and Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of WA worth approximately $110 million.
The Federal Government has invested in future quantum technologies with the release of the Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, focussing on mining, defence, and communications.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Bellevue Gold, Swift and Bisalloy Steel.
This survey seeks to understand how industry uses technology in environmental rehabilitation and restoration efforts, including land rehabilitation, species protection and carbon sequestration.
Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
The Queensland Government has introduced shorter exploration grants for explorers in the state’s opal fields in an effort to free up land faster for boulder opal mining.
Four mineral exploration licence applications are opening for public comment following the North Central Victorian Goldfield Ground Release.
RPMGlobal has developed its mining simulation platform in partnership with major mining companies to include hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.
Orica has reported the successful first production blast for WebGen 200 at a customer site in Moose Creek Quarry in Canada.
Micromine reveals a new strategy to improve product clarity, deliver end-to-end, integrated digital solutions, and better serve its clients.
Australia’s coal industry is fighting hard to assure itself that a ‘phasing down’ of coal power, as agreed upon at COP26, would not mean the end of coal altogether.
Clough has completed the construction of an ore-handling plant (OHP) at BHP’s South Flank project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
SRG Global has secured seven contracts with multiple Tier 1 clients for its asset services segment, including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and at major Western Australian nickel and cobalt ...
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Spot gold prices have hit another five-month high – the second time in 2021 they’ve peaked at such an interval – reaching $US1866 ($2544) per ounce to end Friday, November ...
Golding has signed a contract with Aberdare Collieries to extend the current CMA at Kogan Creek mine beyond 30 June 2022.
Ravenswood gold mine has been touted as the supplier of gold for the Brisbane Olympic medals in 2032, as the government pushes for its expansion.
Babylon Power and Pump has secured a contract for the supply of off-site repair services with Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
Wallis Drilling has sold its RIG Technologies business, which specialises in logging while drilling, to explosives and blasting systems giant Orica for an estimated $12 million.
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest is calling for a net zero 2040 target to be embraced by the entire shipping industry as the mining sector focusses on lowering emissions.
Liontown Resources is rapidly progressing its Kathleen Valley lithium project near Leinster in Western Australia with first production forecast to begin a year ahead of schedule.
Wages for engineers in the mining industry rose strongly over the past 12 months, increasing between 2.6 and 2.7 per cent, according to the Association of Professional Engineers Australia (APEA).
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled its $10 million state-of-the-art engineering facilities, designed to drive innovative research and strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing, green energy, technology and mining industries.
The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US90 per tonne for the first time since May 2020, marking a new low for the iron ...
Martin Engineering has announced the completion of this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.
The global leader in bulk material handling technologies ...
Epiroc has bolstered its support for battery electric vehicles (BEV) with a range of charging products for mining equipment, both fixed and mobile, with remote monitoring capabilities.
IGO has signed an agreement with Australian Vanadium to trial its vanadium redox flow battery standalone power system at its Nova operation in WA.
I4 Mining has outlined a suitable pathway to zero-harm, zero-carbon and zero-waste for the mining industry in a report highlighting key digital mining technologies.
Newmont has formed a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
Envirosuite has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aeroqual to combine their environmental technologies for air quality monitoring in the mining, waste, and industrial sectors.
Lynas Rare Earths has kicked off construction of its Kalgoorlie processing facility, awarding a formative contract to a WestStar Industrial subsidiary for $12 million.
Sixty regional Queenslanders will have the chance to get their foot in the door of a high-paid mining career as the Carmichael mine moves closer to exporting its first coal.
KPMG has predicted the decline of coal prices towards 2024 with a fall of more than 20 per cent on the horizon for hard coking coal.
NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes.
Western Areas continues to advance development of the long-life Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia with the signing of two construction contracts.
Epiroc launches ET51, a new tube drilling system that greatly outperforms its predecessor, the previous T51 tube drilling system.
The Queensland resources sector has splashed an increasing amount of cash on local suppliers in recent years, with local expenditure rising $4 billion from 2019 to 2020.
Chalice Mining has confirmed an historic mineral resource at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum deposit in Western Australia, becoming the largest nickel sulphide discovery in more than 20 years.
The Weir Group will acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business for an initial consideration of £89 million ($162.8 million).
Metso Outotec will establish a new service centre in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to increase its service capabilities for the resources industry.
Veris Australia has won a $2 million contract to provide surveying, pipeline design, data and GIS support services for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Gascoyne region of Western ...
Mastermyne Group has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of leading hard rock mining services company PYBAR Mining Services (PYBAR).
Mastermyne has advised that the PYBAR acquisition can be integrated ...
Caterpillar has released two new medium-size wheel loaders, using recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs.
BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure.
BMC owns the Poitrel and ...
Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
Perenti Global has shut down speculation it is advancing a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal, with Macmahon Holdings named as the possible company being targeted.
Orica has revealed its new Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane, providing the foundation for the company’s digital transformation aspirations.
Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list.
The Global ...
The Gold Industry Group is calling for final registrations for its annual Great Diversity Debate on November 12, exploring the topic of working from home.
Galena Mining has set its sights on beginning construction at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia this year, with first production to begin in ...
Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
Weir Minerals has bolstered its Cavex hydrocyclone range with the release of its Cavex 2 650, delivering process improvements combined with digital technology.
Powerful and counterintuitive insights into the future supply and demand of critical metals have been uncovered in a new report by CSIRO.
Sandvik has offered the 16-litre Stage V engine for the Toro TH551i mining truck, adding power and reducing emissions for mines to future proof operations.
Mastermyne has restarted surface works at the Crinum coal mine in Queensland, following an incident involving a fall of ground in September.
The Northern Territory Government has established an industry-led Mineral Development Taskforce which will investigate and identify strategies to activate and secure ongoing private investment in mineral projects.
The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US100 ($134.6) per tonne for the second time in as many months, as China capped steelmaking capacities.