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- New WA Government replaces mines minister after a week (0) March 22, 2017
Peter Tinley’s tenure as Western Australian mines and petroleum minister is over after barely a week.
- Key mining jobs back in demand: One Key Resources (0) March 22, 2017
Labour hire and managed workforce services company One Key Resources is seeing a rebound in demand for qualified mining personnel.
- Growing number of women applying for engineering degrees (0) March 21, 2017
The University of Sydney has found more women are opting to study engineering and computing undergraduate degrees.
- Vital to ramp up aggressive gold exploration campaign (0) March 21, 2017
Vital Metals has raised $5 million through a share placement to aggressively expand gold exploration activities at three sites in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
- Downer unveils $1.3bn takeover bid for Spotless (0) March 21, 2017
Engineering company Downer EDI has launched a $1.26 billion takeover offer for catering and contracting group, Spotless.
- Empire Resources secures $7.5m funding for gold mine (0) March 21, 2017
Empire Resources has secured $7.5 million in funding for its Penny’s Find gold mine in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields, set to take the mine into full production.
- MinRes to form tech joint venture with Hazer (0) March 21, 2017
Diversified mining group Mineral Resources (MinRes) and tech company Hazer Group are planning to form a joint venture to develop a commercial-scale synthetic graphite plant.
- Worker dies at Savage River mine in Tasmania (0) March 20, 2017
A 32-year-old mine worker has died after a fall from height at Grange Resources’ Savage River mine in Tasmania.
- South Australia grants gas exploration funding (0) March 20, 2017
The South Australian Government has released the first round of grants for gas exploration and development projects in the state.
- Gascoyne lines up GR Engineering for gold contract (0) March 20, 2017
GR Engineering has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Gascoyne Resources for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a minerals processing facility at the Dalgaranga gold project ...
- Making condition-based monitoring a reality with the IoT (0) March 20, 2017
Condition-based monitoring is an essential component of predictive maintenance, recording changes in equipment that could lead to a fault. This is necessary across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, ...
- Queensland Premier visit to India adds certainty to Carmichael coal development (0) March 20, 2017
Development of Adani’s Carmichael coal project appears more certain following a visit to India by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week.
- Altona’s Cloncurry copper project set to bring nearly 600 jobs (0) March 17, 2017
Altona Mining’s Cloncurry copper project in Queensland is nearing development, after securing more approvals toward its funding.
- Mining moves: WA Mines Minister, Hexagon, Doray (0) March 17, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
- Campaign against Adani coal project misses the point: AMMA (0) March 17, 2017
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has slammed the latest campaign against Adani’s proposed Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
- Flexco releases wear resistant urethane skirting (0) March 17, 2017
Flexco has released a new product to its line of mineral containment solutions, urethane skirting.
- Caterpillar’s latest articulated truck features next generation cab (0) March 17, 2017
Caterpillar has unveiled the Cat 745 articulated truck, which features a world-class cab design, re-engineered from inside-out using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation.
- Data driven technologies to transform mining operations (0) March 16, 2017
Data driven technologies are set to transform the way mines are run for several decades to come, according to Dr Penny Stewart, managing director and founder of PETRA Data Science.
- Global governance system needed to address minerals demand: study (0) March 16, 2017
New research has called for a global resource governance framework to address the growing demand for minerals.
- Metro bauxite mine to employ 200 in North Queensland (0) March 16, 2017
Metro Mining is preparing to launch construction of the Bauxite Hills mine near Weipa in North Queensland in July.
- Peabody signs wastewater treatment contract for NSW coal mine (0) March 16, 2017
Peabody Energy has signed a contract with wastewater solutions provider SciDev to provide an OptiFlox treatment system at its Wilpinjong coal mine in New South Wales.
- Rockwell and Gekko form mining software partnership (0) March 16, 2017
Rockwell Automation and Gekko Systems have joined forces to develop software solutions that assist mining companies to account for metal content in ore processing plants and provide the analytical capability ...
- How to Choose the Right Anti-Seize Lubricants (0) March 15, 2017
Maintenance engineers in industries like mining, manufacturing, power, oil and gas know the importance of good quality anti-seize lubrication. These could include the protection of metal parts from rust, corrosion, ...
- About 800 workers stood down at Ichthys LNG project (0) March 15, 2017
Laing O’Rourke has demobilised about 800 of its people from the $46 billion Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project near Darwin because of a pay dispute.
- AMMA opposes Queensland’s proposed FIFO regulations (0) March 15, 2017
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has opposed the Queensland Government’s plans to enforce greater regulations on fly-in fly-out workers in the state.
- Seek hosts 500 jobs for mining engineers in WA (0) March 15, 2017
The volume of mining jobs being advertised in Australia continues to significantly outpace what was on offer in 2016, according to the latest data from online jobs portal Seek.
- WA DMP appoints first mental health and wellbeing inspector (0) March 15, 2017
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has appointed its first mental health and wellbeing inspector of mines, Amy Douglas-Martens.
- New WA Government threatens future of uranium industry (0) March 15, 2017
Western Australia’s new government has been urged to support the ongoing development of uranium projects in the state.
- Online counselling service offered for SA mine workers (0) March 15, 2017
A free online counselling service is being offered to South Australian mining and quarry workers in an effort to relieve mental health issues.
- Apollo Minerals acquires French tungsten project (0) March 14, 2017
Sydney-based Apollo Minerals has acquired Ariege Tungstene SAS, which holds an 80 per cent interest in the Couflens tungsten-copper-gold project in the south of France.
- Perseus receives funding to boost growth strategy (0) March 14, 2017
Perseus Mining has secured US$60 million ($79 million) of debt financing from Macquarie Bank to fund its gold operations in Africa.
- Geoscientist employment recovery slows down (0) March 14, 2017
The improvement in employment prospects that Australia’s geoscientists experienced during 2016 came to an end in the final quarter of the year, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).
- Coal and gold deals on the way for Australian mining (0) March 14, 2017
Australia’s mining industry can expect an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) this year, especially in the coal and gold sectors, according to Herbert Smith Freehills.
- Caterpillar unveils MD6250 blasthole drill (0) March 14, 2017
Caterpillar has launched the MD6250 blasthole drill, which it says delivers optimum drilling efficiency in single- and multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole modes.
- Orion Gold enters joint venture with Independence Group (0) March 13, 2017
Orion Gold has entered a joint venture with Independence Group (IGO) for the Fraser Range nickel-copper project in Western Australia.
- Sandvik, IBM partner to bring advanced analytics for mining sector (0) March 13, 2017
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has partnered with IBM to develop data driven productivity and predictive maintenance services for the mining and rock excavation industry.
- Rio Tinto launches Central Queensland University scholarships (0) March 13, 2017
Rio Tinto has launched its Central Queensland University scholarship program for 2017, available to first year science and engineering students at the university’s Mackay campus.
- RCR Tomlinson wins EPC contract at Gannawarra Solar Farm (0) March 13, 2017
RCR Tomlinson has secured a contract to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the Gannawarra Solar Farm in Victoria.
- Researchers develop method to detect mercury using gold (0) March 13, 2017
Researchers from the Tyndall National Institute based at the University College Cork, Ireland, are developing a method for detecting mercury using gold.
- 5 Ways To Reduce Fuel Costs At a Mine Site (0) March 10, 2017
This article shows how in the current environment of low commodity returns, miners are under pressure to reduce operating costs. One way they can do this is by reducing fuel ...
- Thousands of mining jobs on the way for the NT (0) March 10, 2017
The Northern Territory Government has signed Project Facilitation Agreements (PFA) for two mining projects, set to bring more than 2000 jobs to the territory.
- Mining moves: Rio Tinto, Ausgold, Volvo (0) March 10, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
- Another Queensland worker diagnosed with black lung (0) March 10, 2017
The number of mine workers diagnosed with black lung in Australia has risen, with the 20th case confirmed in Queensland.
- Curtin University mining program ranks second in the world (0) March 10, 2017
Western Australia’s Curtin University has ranked second in the world for its mineral and mining engineering program in a global survey that analyses popular subject areas.
- Rio Tinto confirms retirement of chairman du Plessis (0) March 10, 2017
Rio Tinto has officially announced that Jan du Plessis will retire as chairman.
- Rio Tinto chairman to step down (0) March 9, 2017
Jan du Plessis will reportedly step down as Rio Tinto chairman, a position he has held for eight years.
- Lithium Australia denies using toxic chemicals to develop technology (0) March 9, 2017
Lithium Australia wants to bust a myth that a process it is developing for lithium recovery uses toxic reagents.
- Metso unveils cost-cutting minerals processing technology (0) March 9, 2017
Metso has launched a new rock crushing technology, which it says cuts operational costs by 10 per cent and enables 10 per cent higher uptime compared to traditional cone crushers.
- Intermin Resources acquires Echo’s Anthill gold project (0) March 9, 2017
Intermin Resources has entered an agreement with Echo Resources to acquire the Anthill gold project northwest of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia.
- Newcrest enters deal for Alice Queen copper-gold project (0) March 9, 2017
Alice Queen has entered a heads of agreement with Newcrest for a proposed farm-in on its Mendooran copper-gold project in New South Wales.
- Fortescue’s latest iron ore vessel arrives at Port Hedland (0) March 9, 2017
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed its second ore carrier – FMG Grace – into Port Hedland.
- Takeovers Panel clears the way for Macmahon Indonesian deal (0) March 8, 2017
The Takeover Panel has decided not to become involved in Cimic’s proposed acquisition of Macmahon Holdings.
- Maptek launches smaller, lighter laser scanners (0) March 8, 2017
Maptek has unveiled the third generation I-Site XR3 and LR3 laser scanners – a smaller, lighter model offering an improvement in range capability while retaining reliability and usability.
- RPM delivers new mining work management solution (0) March 8, 2017
Tech company RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has launched its latest product – Operations Manager.
- Hexagon unveils GeoLogic for geological modelling (0) March 8, 2017
Hexagon Mining has introduced GeoLogic, a new product for the mining industry that leverages the power of implicit modelling by sequencing surfaces and solids to create an airtight geological model.
- Queensland project to identify gender diversity opportunities in mining (0) March 8, 2017
Mackay-based association Resources Industry Network (RIN) is calling for the local business community to participate in a gender diversity research project.
- Ravenswood mining restarts, jobs on the horizon for Queensland (0) March 7, 2017
Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood expansion project has taken a crucial step forward with the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection providing the final environmental approval.
- CIMIC sends Macmahon bid to the Takeovers Panel for review (0) March 7, 2017
Contractor Cimic has turned to the Takeovers Panel in its attempt to acquire Macmahon Holdings, which is trying to block the bid through a deal with Indonesia’s PT Amman Mineral ...
- OPEC countries adhere to production cuts (0) March 7, 2017
The 10 Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members are getting closer to reaching their production reduction goals, dropping output in January to an average of 32.03 million barrels ...
- Iron ore price falls below $US90 a tonne (0) March 7, 2017
The iron ore price has dropped to its lowest mark in almost a month after falling below $US90 a tonne overnight.
- Programmed targets employment for 5000 Indigenous Australians (0) March 6, 2017
Mining services provider Programmed has set a goal to employ 5000 Indigenous Australians across its operations.
- BHP inks oil deal with Pemex Mexico (0) March 6, 2017
BHP Billiton has signed a contract with Pemex Exploration & Production Mexico to finish work on the Trion discovery in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
- Dacian to award Mt Morgans EPC contract to GR Engineering (0) March 6, 2017
Dacian Gold is set to award the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia to GR Engineering.
- Mulga Rock uranium project receives final approval (0) March 6, 2017
Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium project has been approved by minister for the environment and energy Josh Frydenberg; the final approval required before beginning production.
- Metso invests in Australian manufacturing to meet mining demand (0) March 6, 2017
Metso is expanding its global manufacturing capacity for rubber screening media used in minerals processing by investing in three new injection presses, including one for its Australian facility.
- Rio Tinto slashes more jobs at Queensland aluminium smelter (0) March 6, 2017
Rio Tinto is cutting more jobs and production at the Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone in Queensland.
- Miners must embrace the digital revolution: Deloitte (0) March 3, 2017
Deloitte is encouraging mining companies to put digital thinking at the centre of their business strategies and practices to help positively transform decision making.
- NSW Greens coal plan to cost thousands of jobs: Minerals Council (0) March 3, 2017
A Greens plan to shut down New South Wales’ coal industry has been slammed by the state’s leading mining body.
- Mining moves: BC Iron increases size of board, and more (0) March 3, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
- World’s largest new diamond mine begins production (0) March 3, 2017
The world’s largest new diamond mine Gahcho Kue, located in Canada’s North West Territories, has begun commercial production.
- Lulo diamonds sell for more than $9 million (0) March 3, 2017
Lucapa Diamonds has sold $9.1 million worth of diamonds from its Lulo project in Angola at the completion of its second sale for 2017.
- CIMIC takeover tussle with Macmahon intensifies (0) March 3, 2017
The back-and-forth takeover battle between leading contractor Cimic and its target Macmahon Holdings continues as the suitor’s bid edges towards closing next week.
- Attila Century zinc mine acquisition to generate Queensland jobs (0) March 2, 2017
Attila Resources has entered an agreement with MMG to acquire the Century zinc mine in north west Queensland.
- Mining M&A and capital raising 2016 trends, 2017 outlook [infographic] (0) March 2, 2017
Ernst & Young (EY) expects an upward trend in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising activity to continue in 2017, the company outlined in its latest mining and metals ...
- Caterpillar enters tyre deal with Continental (0) March 2, 2017
Caterpillar has partnered with international automotive supplier Continental to equip its Cat off-highway trucks with new rigid dump truck (RTD) master tyres.
- Peabody awards $70m contract extension to Ausdrill subsidiary (0) March 2, 2017
Ausdrill subsidiary BTP Equipment has secured a $70 million contract extension at Peabody Energy’s Hunter Valley and Bowen Basin coal operations.
- Australis Oil & Gas acquires Encana shale assets (0) March 2, 2017
Australis Oil & Gas subsidiary Australis TMS, has entered a US$80 million ($104 million) agreement to acquire all of Encana Oil & Gas’ Tuscaloosa Marine Shale (TMS) assets.
- WA still Australia’s top spot for mining investment (0) March 2, 2017
Western Australia remains the most attractive jurisdiction in Australia for mining investment, according to Canadian think-tank, the Fraser Institute.
- Woodside chief executive takes $1m pay cut (0) March 1, 2017
Woodside Petroleum cut the pay of chief executive officer Peter Coleman by more than $1 million in 2016.
- BC Iron, Kalium Lakes enter potash joint venture (0) March 1, 2017
BC Iron and Kalium Lakes have entered a joint venture agreement for the Carnegie potash project in Western Australia.
- Black lung strikes 19th worker (0) March 1, 2017
Another Queensland coal miner has been diagnosed with black lung, the 19th person to be confirmed with the disease since its resurgence in Australia.
- Macmahon reveals Indonesian contract, acquisition of mine assets (0) March 1, 2017
Macmahon Holdings, which is a takeover target of leading contractor Cimic, has signed an agreement for what it calls a “potentially transformational transaction” that raises doubt about its suitor’s acquisition ...
- Newcrest partners with Unearthed Melbourne (0) March 1, 2017
Newcrest Mining has partnered with Unearthed once again for its upcoming hackathon in Melbourne from March 17-19.
- EMR Capital completes $US210m Golden Grove acquisition (0) March 1, 2017
Mining private equity manager EMR Capital has completed its acquisition of MMG’s Golden Grove mine in Western Australia.
- Toxic coal mine discharge affects the Blue Mountains (0) February 28, 2017
A Western Sydney University study has found toxic discharge from the Clarence Colliery in New South Wales is affecting the Heritage listed Blue Mountains area.
- Mining continues significant contribution in New South Wales (0) February 28, 2017
The New South Wales Minerals Council’s latest expenditure survey has found that the 23 participating mining companies directly injected $10.8 billion in the state’s economy in 2015/16.
- Woodside, GE partner to boost LNG in WA (0) February 28, 2017
Woodside Energy, together with GE, have signed an agreement to support the use of LNG as a key fuel source in Western Australia.
- Fortescue dismisses reports of Wesfarmers coal bid (0) February 28, 2017
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has denied it will make an offer for Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
- Mining still Seek’s top paying industry in Australia (0) February 28, 2017
Mining, resources and energy remains the highest paid industry on online jobs portal Seek despite a slight year-on-year fall.
- Making Every Bit Count (0) February 27, 2017
The trend towards adopting CSR (corporate social responsibility) structures within companies started early as the 70s and 80s. Today that trend has become a critical pillar in decision making across ...
- Scientists unearth the reason for world’s richest ore deposits (0) February 27, 2017
Scientists have identified why some of the richest ore deposits such as copper, zinc and uranium were during the middle period of the Earth’s history.
- South east Australia on track for new gas supplies (0) February 27, 2017
APA Group has signed an agreement with Cooper Energy to develop Gippsland Basin gas projects – bringing new gas supply sources to south east Australia.
- Macmahon fires back at CIMIC, rejects takeover offer (0) February 27, 2017
Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has labelled the takeover offer it received from Cimic Group as “inadequate” and “opportunistic”, while advising its shareholders to reject the bid.
- Altura’s Pilgangoora lithium project hits next milestone (0) February 27, 2017
Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora lithium project is another step closer to full production after the Western Australian department of mines (DMP) approved its project management plan.
- Monadelphous bags contracts with Fortescue, BHP (0) February 27, 2017
Monadelphous has secured $120 million worth of new contracts and additional work for resources companies including Fortescue Metals Group and BHP Billiton.
- Australian gold output at its highest since 1999 (0) February 27, 2017
Australian gold mine production reached a 17-year high in 2016, according to gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates.
- Cudeco awards mining services contract for Rocklands mine (0) February 24, 2017
Queensland copper producer Cudeco has awarded Andy’s Earthmovers (Asia Pacific) a contract to provide mining services at its Rocklands copper mine.
- Mining moves: Incitec Pivot, Fortescue, Cudeco (0) February 24, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international mining industry.
- Ten-year roadmap for Australia’s energy resources sector released (0) February 24, 2017
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has released a 10-year roadmap to boost competitiveness in Australia’s coal, oil and gas, and uranium energy resources industries.
- Tomra helps recover massive 227-carat Lucapa diamond (0) February 24, 2017
Lucapa Diamond’s recent recovery of a 227-carat stone from the Lulo mine in Angola was assisted by an X-ray transmission (XRT) sorting technology developed by Norway’s Tomra.
- Anglo American Hunter Valley coal mine expansion suffers another setback (0) February 24, 2017
Anglo American’s expansion plan for the Drayton South coal operation in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales has again been knocked back.
- Wearx appoints new innovations and technology manager (0) February 23, 2017
Mine processing plant wear solutions provider WEARX has welcomed Dr Tobias Krull as the company’s new Innovation and Technology manager.
- Ausdrill locks in $200 million of contract extensions in WA’s Goldfields (0) February 23, 2017
Mining services company Ausdrill has secured more than $200 million worth of contract extensions with two of its existing clients in the Goldfields region of Western Australia – Kalgoorlie Consolidated ...
- South32 coal acquisition comes under fire from ACCC (0) February 23, 2017
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns about South32’s proposed acquisition of Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan coal assets in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
- Queensland’s Olive Downs mine steps closer to production (0) February 23, 2017
Pembroke Resources’ $1 billion Olive Downs coal mine near Moranbah in Queensland is getting closer to production, after receiving a coordinated project status.
- Dacian again seeks funds for Mt Morgan gold development (0) February 23, 2017
Dacian Gold has unveiled new plans to raise funds for development of the Mt Morgans gold project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
- Queensland approves Blair Athol coal mine, 600 jobs on the way (0) February 22, 2017
Queensland’s department of natural resources and mines (DNRM) has approved the move of the Blair Athol coal mine to TerraCom subsidiary Orion Mining
- Fortescue delivers profit boost as iron ore rebounds (0) February 22, 2017
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported a strong rise in half-year profit off the back of soaring prices for the commodity.
- Parkway Minerals enters lithium salt lake market (0) February 22, 2017
Parkway Minerals has expanded into Western Australia’s salt lake sector, acquiring the Lake Barlee potash/lithium brine project northwest of Kalgoorlie.
- Altura’s Pilgangoora lithium project receives approval to mine (0) February 22, 2017
The Western Australian department of mines and petroleum (DMP) has approved Altura Mining’s proposal for the Pilgangoora lithium project in the Pilbara.
- BHP Billiton uses higher commodity prices, productivity push to increase profit (0) February 22, 2017
BHP Billiton has delivered a significant rise in profit during the first half of the 2017 financial year, helped by a resurgence in commodity prices and a company push to ...
- Goyder to replace Chaney as Woodside chairman (0) February 21, 2017
Richard Goyder will take over as chairman of Woodside Petroleum next year, his second major appointment since Wesfarmers announced he would step down as managing director of the company earlier ...
- Senex invests $50m in Western Surat Gas project (0) February 21, 2017
Senex Energy has approved its first major investment in the Western Surat Gas project in Queensland, providing $50 million to the project’s well drilling campaign.
- Beadell taps market for $51m to fund Brazilian mine upgrades (0) February 21, 2017
Brazilian gold miner Beadell Resources will raise up to $51 million to fund mine upgrades and exploration activities at its Tucano operation.
- RPM launches improved mine simulation software (0) February 21, 2017
RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has released the Haulsim 2.3 mine simulation software.
- Action Drill and Blast wins gold contract at Telfer (0) February 21, 2017
Action Drill and Blast (ADB) was last week awarded a $40 million contract to provide drilling and blasting services for mining contractor Macmahon Holdings at Newcrest Mining’s Telfer gold mine ...
- Aurecon appoints new energy and resources MD (0) February 20, 2017
Engineering company Aurecon has appointed Alex Wonhas as the new global managing director to lead its energy and resources business.
- South32 forms exploration alliance with AusQuest (0) February 20, 2017
South32 and AusQuest have formed an alliance to develop exploration opportunities in Australia and internationally.
- Oil Search proposes PNG contract for Monadelphous joint venture (0) February 20, 2017
Monadelphous, in a joint venture with Jacobs Engineering, has received a letter of intent for a five-year, $50 million per annum contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at ...
- Gascoyne to raise $55m for Dalgaranga gold project development (0) February 20, 2017
Gascoyne Resources has raised $55 million in capital to develop the Dalgaranga gold project in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
- Mining moves: MMG appoints new CEO, and more (0) February 17, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
- Minprovise to provide crusher for Rio’s Silvergrass mine (0) February 17, 2017
Western Australia based engineering company Minprovise has secured a contract to supply a primary crusher for Rio Tinto’s Silvergass iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
- Superior Industries to debut latest belt cleaner at CONEXPO (0) February 17, 2017
Bulk material processing and handling system supplier Superior Industries will debut its Exterra Secondary Belt Cleaner at this year’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Origin posts $1.7 billion loss (0) February 17, 2017
Origin Energy has released their latest half year results, citing a $1.68 billion loss.
- Atlas Iron to develop Corunna Downs iron ore project (0) February 16, 2017
Atlas Iron has approved the development of the Corunna Downs iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
- Innovators to abound at Austmine 2017 (0) February 16, 2017
Austmine 2017: Mining’s Innovation Imperative, is coming to Perth’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 22-24. The biennial conference and exhibition will feature more than 50 speakers from across the globe, ...
- Fulton Hogan wins $45m contract at Rio Tinto’s Amrun (0) February 16, 2017
Rio Tinto has awarded civil construction company Fulton Hogan a $45 million contract to build a dam supplying water to its Amrun bauxite project in Queensland.
- Massive diamond found in Angola (0) February 16, 2017
Australian-based Lucapa and its partners Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P. and Rosas and Petalas, are pleased to announce the recovery of a 227 carat diamond from the Lulo Diamond Project ...
- Gruyere gold project receives final approval (0) February 15, 2017
The Gruyere gold project joint venture has received the final mining approval from the Western Australian department of mines and petroleum.
- Heemskirk tin project gets mining lease (0) February 15, 2017
Stellar Resources has been granted a Mining Lease to Stellar’s wholly owned subsidiary Columbus Metals over the Heemskirk tin project. “Granting of an ML is a major step forward for Stellar’s ...
- Broula King joint venture gold mine fined for lack of monitoring (0) February 15, 2017
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Broula King joint venture with a fine of $15,000 for failing to undertake monitoring required by the company’s environment protection licence at ...
- Tremaine appointed CFO for Origin Energy (0) February 15, 2017
Origin Energy today announced the appointment of Lawrie Tremaine as its new chief financial officer. He will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO, Frank Calabria. Tremaine joins ...
- NRW secures $110m contract for Altura’s Pilgangoora Lithium project (0) February 14, 2017
Altura Mining has awarded NRW Holdings a $110 million contract for mine development and drill and blast services at its Pilgangoora Lithium project in Western Australia.
- Iron ore surges past US$90 a tonne (0) February 14, 2017
For the first time in two-and-a-half years, iron ore prices have soared past US$90 a tonne.
- Macmahon preferred mining contractor for Batu Hijau mine (0) February 14, 2017
Macmahon Holdings Limited has announced it has signed a three-year MOU with Indonesia’s PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara. The agreement will see Macmahon assist AMNT to evaluate options to accelerate production ...
- Sodexo wins $22m Amrun contract with 20 per cent Indigenous employment target (0) February 14, 2017
Rio Tinto has awarded a A$22 million integrated services contract to facilities management provider Sodexo, which includes an Indigenous employment target of 20 per cent within two years. Sodexo will supply ...
- Are You Sure You Have The Right Metal Extraction Diluents For Your Mining Plant? (0) February 13, 2017
Does it correctly protect the health of the operators? Is this really the most effective product to reduce your costs? This article discusses what factors to consider when choosing which metal ...
- Newcrest posts positive half year results (0) February 13, 2017
Newcrest Mining has released the results for the first half of the 2017 financial year, recording a statutory profit of $187 million.
- Three new non-executive directors join Rio’s board (0) February 13, 2017
Rio Tinto has appointed three new non-executive directors including former Shell chief financial officer Simon Henry.
- Why Move To The Internet of Things ? (0) February 13, 2017
The mining industry has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous, challenging, and logistically complex markets in the world. Operations largely take place in vast, remote, and geographically ...
- Pybar wins mining services contract at Thalanga zinc project (0) February 13, 2017
Red River Resources is getting closer to restarting production at its Thalanga zinc project, awarding the West 45 underground mining contract to Pybar Mining Services.
- Ultra short term scheduling tool for mine planning (0) February 13, 2017
RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has released the ultra short term scheduling tool XECUTE 1.3 for more efficient mine planning.
- Mt Gibson’s Iron Hill mine given green light (0) February 10, 2017
Mt Gibson Iron has received approval for development of the Iron Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Mid-West region.
- BHP invests $US2.2b in Mad Dog Phase 2 (0) February 10, 2017
BHP Billiton is investing US$2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) as part of its share in the development of the Mad Dog Phase 2 oil project in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Up close with Howard Porter’s 33-axle Superquad (0) February 10, 2017
Howard Porter has unveiled a brand-new ‘Superquad Series Three’ road train, calling it the world’s largest combination of its type to date.
- Mining moves: Highlands Pacific chairman to step down next month, and more (0) February 10, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
- QLD company’s exploration technologies help achieve greater depths (0) February 9, 2017
Brisbane based company Gap Geophysics has developed new technologies to investigate further depths during mineral exploration.
- Lulo Diamonds first sale of 2017 reaches nearly $5 million (0) February 9, 2017
The first sale of diamonds for the year from Lucapa Diamond’s Lulo project in Angola has sold for nearly $5 million.
- Thiess wins $134m of mining contracts in Indonesia (0) February 9, 2017
CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider Thiess has secured $134 million worth of contracts to provide mining solutions to coal mines in Indonesia.
- Metalicity locks in Chinese partnership (0) February 9, 2017
Metalicity has secured a joint venture agreement with China Nonferrous Metals Company (CNFC) that will help it advance the Admiral Bay zinc project in Western Australia.
- Rio Tinto surges to profit as commodity prices bounce back (0) February 9, 2017
Rising commodity prices have guided Rio Tinto to a full-year profit of $US4.6 billion ($6.02 billion) in 2016, a massive turnaround from the previous year.
- Mt Marion delivers first lithium shipment to China (0) February 8, 2017
Mineral Resources’ Mt Marion joint venture project in the Western Australian goldfields, sent its first lithium concentrate shipment to China on Tuesday.
- Pembroke Resources to build coal mine in Bowen Basin (0) February 8, 2017
Pembroke Resources is planning to build a coal mine at Olive Downs in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, after purchasing some of its projects from Peabody Energy.
- Mining engineers top employability list (0) February 8, 2017
Mining engineering graduates top the list of employable graduates, according to a study from Graduate Careers Australia.
- Galaxy raises $61 million for development of lithium projects (0) February 8, 2017
Lithium company Galaxy Resources has raised $61 million to help fund development of projects in Argentina and Canada, and to strengthen its balance sheet.
- Uber-like recruitment technology launched for Australian mining (0) February 8, 2017
Tech company Workfast has extended an Uber-like, on-demand recruitment platform it launched last year to the Australian mining industry.
- EPA fines Origin Energy $15,000 over ash dam dust (0) February 7, 2017
The NSW EPA has fined Origin Energy Eraring $15,000 after dust was blown offsite from an ash dam at its Eraring Power Station.
- FIFO software aims to deliver cost and time savings (0) February 7, 2017
A new disruptive technology will enable resources companies to save 9.2 hours per fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) swing, software company iHandover claims.
- Pilbara Ports records high monthly shipping throughput (0) February 7, 2017
The Pilbara Ports Authority has recorded an increase in monthly throughput, delivering 52.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January, up 12 per cent from the same time last year.
- Research on FIFO lifestyle to find links to wellbeing (0) February 7, 2017
A new Central Queensland (CQ) University study aims to assess how the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker lifestyle affects the wellbeing of miners and their partners.
- Women make up half of apprentices in mining program (0) February 7, 2017
Young women will make up half the mining apprentices taking part in a work readiness program that kicks off in Queensland today.
- WA’s largest gas storage facility closer to full operations (0) February 6, 2017
The largest gas storage facility in Western Australia is set to be fully operational by June this year, expected to boost energy security in the state.
- Roy Hill awards contract to Guma ICRG (0) February 6, 2017
Guma Indigenous Construction Resources Group (ICRG) has been awarded a contract to carry out the Roy Hill port sump installation project at the miner’s operations near Port Hedland in Western ...
- Lithium Australia launches takeover offer for Lepidico (0) February 6, 2017
Activity in Australia’s emerging lithium industry continues to heat up with Lithium Australia planning a $23.8 million takeover offer for explorer and developer Lepidico.
- Tiger Resources appoints Sampson to lead the company (0) February 6, 2017
Copper miner Tiger Resources has appointed Brad Sampson as the company’s chief executive officer and managing director.
- Black lung case confirmed in NSW (0) February 6, 2017
A NSW coal mine worker has been diagnosed with coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), or black lung, the first confirmed case in the state since the 1970s.
- Crystal-Clear Communications for a Safer Industrial Environment (0) February 6, 2017
Noise attenuation headsets and two-way radio communicators are an essential part of safety in noisy workplaces. An effective communications headset solution with group communicator capability ensures clear transfer of information ...
- Japanese company launches drones for Aussie mining industry (0) February 3, 2017
Japanese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provider Terra Drone has launched an office in Brisbane, aiming to bring more drone technology to Australia’s mining sector.
- Panoramic Resources on track to extend Savannah mine life (0) February 3, 2017
Panoramic Resources could potentially extend the mine life of its Savannah nickel operations by up to 10 years, following the release of the project’s feasibility study.
- Australian mining exports soar in December as turnaround continues (0) February 3, 2017
Mining exports in the country skyrocketed in December on the back of a surge in coal and iron ore shipments.
- Mining moves: Syrah Resources appoints new managing director, and more (0) February 3, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
- OceanaGold plans to battle Philippines move to suspend mine (0) February 3, 2017
Australia’s OceanaGold plans to take legal action if a proposed move in the Philippines to suspend or close a series of mines in the country, including its Didipio operation, for ...
- Santos seeks Narrabri approval as project controversy returns (0) February 2, 2017
Australian energy company Santos has submitted a state development application and environmental statement for the Narrabri coal seam gas project in New South Wales amid continued opposition to its plans ...
- What’s on show at CONEXPO 2017 (0) February 2, 2017
This year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, exhibiting the latest mining equipment and technology.
- Miners need to balance financial discipline and growth to deliver value: Deloitte (0) February 2, 2017
Intensifying the focus on shareholder value has been identified as a key trend for mining companies in Deloitte’s latest Tracking the Trends industry report.
- Drones boost mine remediation in the NT (0) February 2, 2017
Drones are being used to inspect legacy mines in the Northern Territory, helping aid remediation efforts.
- CFMEU slams proposed coal industry 15-year redundancy pay cap (0) February 1, 2017
The CFMEU has slammed a proposed decision by the Fair Work Commission to cap coal mine workers’ redundancy payments after a maximum of 15 years.
- Danakili secures milestones for Colluli potash project (0) February 1, 2017
Danakali has been awarded crucial mining licences for the Colluli potash project in Eritrea, adding to the signing of the mining agreement with the country’s government.
- Cimic takes aim at performance of takeover target Macmahon (0) February 1, 2017
Leading contractor CIMIC has strongly criticised the recent financial and operational performance of takeover target Macmahon Holdings.
- BHP Billiton coal alliance offers hundreds of jobs in Queensland (0) February 1, 2017
More jobs are returning to Australia’s coal industry. Queensland’s coal sector in the Bowen Basin is the beneficiary on this occasion, with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) offering hundreds ...
- Lucapa acquires stake in African diamond company (0) January 31, 2017
Australia’s Lucapa Diamond has secured a 70 per cent interest in Mothae Diamonds, which holds significant diamond resources in Lesotho, Southern Africa.
- Iluka cuts 90 jobs, expects full-year loss due to impairments (0) January 31, 2017
Minerals sands miner Iluka Resources has made about 90 positions redundant following a company review that also flagged a significant impairment.
- UQ receives $1.2m for resources sector projects (0) January 31, 2017
Three research projects from the University of Queensland (UQ) have received $1.2 million in grants to develop solutions for the resources industry.
- Fortescue iron ore shipments fall slightly (0) January 31, 2017
Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported a minor drop in shipments for the December 2016 quarter.
- Smart mining market set to boom (0) January 31, 2017
The smart mining market is on track for substantial growth in the coming years, a new report by Transparency Market Research has found.
- Newcrest remains on target despite decline in output (0) January 30, 2017
Newcrest Mining has reported a slight drop in gold production during the December quarter after selling a mine and lowering output at one of its key mines.
- Aggreko acquires US heating and cooling company (0) January 30, 2017
Temporary power generation company Aggreko has acquired US-based TuCo Industrial Products, a temporary heat and air conditioning equipment provider for the construction, industrial and commercial industries.
- Australian uranium industry plays a role in global production growth (0) January 30, 2017
Australia’s Four Mile uranium mine in South Australia, previously a joint venture between Quasar Resources and Alliance Resources, is playing a part in a global lift in production of the ...
- Woodside, Rio trial LNG-fuelled bulk carriers (0) January 30, 2017
Woodside Energy, together with Rio Tinto and BHP, are taking part in a joint study to assess the viability of using LNG-fuelled iron ore bulk carriers.
- Oz Minerals increases focus on copper expansion (0) January 30, 2017
Oz Minerals has lifted its copper production target for the next two years as the company’s focus continues to shift towards the base metal ahead of gold.
- Harwin becomes NSW energy and resources minister after cabinet reshuffle (0) January 30, 2017
Don Harwin has been appointed New South Wales energy and resources minister following a state government cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
- Brockman Mining wins port access for Project Maverick (0) January 27, 2017
Brockman Mining has signed a deal to use the Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility at Port Hedland, Western Australia for its Project Maverick iron ore resource.
- BHP releases online shipping platform (0) January 27, 2017
BHP Billiton has released an online auctioning platform for shippers to offer the best haulage price for commodities such as iron ore to its customers.
- Mining moves: Primary Gold appoints managing director, and more (0) January 27, 2017
Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures in the local and international mining industry.
- Exploration project aims to keep gas in Australia (0) January 27, 2017
The Queensland Government has released land for gas exploration in the Surat Basin, under strict conditions that the gas produced is sold in Australia.
- Macmahon knocks back CIMIC takeover offer, believes it undervalues company (0) January 27, 2017
Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has dismissed a takeover bid made for the company by CIMIC Group because “it does not represent fair value”.
- Atlas Copco introduces new automation software (0) January 27, 2017
Atlas Copco has launched the Dynamic tunnelling package, new automation software which it says improves accuracy of the excavation as drill plans are always fitted for the current section.
- Roy Hill partners with IT provider Ajilon (0) January 26, 2017
Roy Hill has partnered with IT consulting and services provider Ajilon to boost its business analytics processes.
- AMMA chief recognised for industry contribution on Australia Day (0) January 26, 2017
Australian Mines and Metals Association chief executive Steve Knott has been appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of today’s Australia Day ...
- Aussie data analysis system wins big at geoscience awards (0) January 25, 2017
The Australian Geoscience Data Cube has won the 2016 Content Platform of the Year category at this year’s Geospatial World Leadership Awards.
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