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Northern Star builds momentum with Pogo ramp up (0) January 23, 2019 Northern Star Resources has reported productivity gains at the Pogo gold project in Alaska, United States as it settles in at last year’s acquisition.
Kalium Lakes secures Australian-first government approval for potash project (0) January 23, 2019 Kalium Lakes has received approval from the Australian Government for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara, Western Australia.
Western Australia drives mining comeback (0) January 23, 2019 Rising investment in Western Australian mining projects and record sales in 2017–18 could see the mining industry return to the conditions of the mining boom, according to research from IBISWorld.
Coal’s role in Labor’s hydrogen plan (0) January 23, 2019 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) stands behind the Federal Opposition’s national strategy to develop the country’s hydrogen sector, noting that “Australia is already leading the way”.
Valmec adds $22m of work in gas sector (0) January 23, 2019 Valmec has been awarded a contract with Jemena for facility construction works at the Atlas gas project in South West Queensland.
Airobotics secures approval for remote Australian drone operation (0) January 23, 2019 Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for ...
Queensland tackles mine safety with India (0) January 23, 2019 The Queensland Government has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Government to focus on mine safety management plans.
Sandvik acquires battery electric vehicle specialist (0) January 23, 2019 Sandvik has acquired privately-owned Artisan Vehicle Systems, a United States-based manufacturer of battery-powered underground mining equipment.
Australian Mines invests in North QLD to support Sconi development (0) January 22, 2019 Australian Mines has acquired 13 acres of freehold land to develop its Sconi cobalt-nickel scandium project in North Queensland.
Mineral Resources executes Marillana iron ore JV in Pilbara (0) January 22, 2019 Mineral Resources has declared its farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining for the Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, unconditional.
Sheffield secures LNG deal with Woodside and EDL for Thunderbird (0) January 22, 2019 Sheffield Resources has made a deal with Woodside Energy and Energy Developments (EDL) for the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) to the Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley ...
Train derailment, Olympic Dam outage hit BHP productivity for $US600m (0) January 22, 2019 BHP has revealed a $US600 million ($838.2 million) hit to its productivity following three high-profile unplanned outages.
Komatsu shifts AHS towards dedicated private LTE network (0) January 22, 2019 Komatsu America has qualified its FrontRunner Autonomous haulage System (AHS) to operate on private long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology.
National Group delivers two excavators to BHP coal mines (0) January 21, 2019 National Group has started 2019 in the same way it finished 2018 by delivering a pair of excavators into Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
GR Engineering wins $50m mine waste facility contract (0) January 21, 2019 GR Engineering Services has won a $50 million contract with a public unlisted infrastructure development company Tellus for the Sandy Ridge project’s underground waste facility in Western Australia.
Sandfire explores MOD Resources acquisition (0) January 21, 2019 Sandfire Resources has responded to media reports regarding its purported takeover of MOD Resources.
Swift bolsters resources sector contract portfolio (0) January 21, 2019 Communications provider Swift Networks has won multiple extensions, expansion and new contracts covering several sites in the resources industry.
Sandvik enhances underground drilling with automation upgrade (0) January 21, 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has upgraded its automation package for the DD422i and DD422iE underground drilling jumbos, enabling 24/7 drilling and boosting a mine’s overall operational productivity.
Yancoal targets NSW growth following record year (0) January 21, 2019 Coal producer Yancoal will ramp up exploratory work at its tier one assets to meet rising consumer demand following record production in 2018.
Ausdrill bags $113m Regis contract through Barminco (0) January 21, 2019 Ausdrill has won a series of mining services contracts in Western Australia worth $171 million, including underground work with Regis Resources via last year’s acquisition, Barminco.
Weir Minerals enhances pump maintenance with adjustment technology (0) January 20, 2019 Recognising that throatbush wear rate has a major impact in the overall efficiency of slurry pumps, Weir Minerals has developed improved rotating and axial adjustment technology.
Rio Tinto iron ore production rises on mine expansions (0) January 18, 2019 Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments from the Pilbara in Western Australia have remained strong in 2018 with a 2 per cent increase on 2017 to 338 million tonnes last year.
3M highlights importance of respirator fit testing (0) January 18, 2019 In working environments where close fitting respirators are required as a control, it is essential that they fit and seal against the face correctly to provide the expected levels of ...
Aus Tin resumes operations at Granville project (0) January 18, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has marked a return to processing operations following the completion of a new tailings storage facility at the Granville tin project in Tasmania.
CIMIC contract spree in resources continues (0) January 18, 2019 UGL has secured the latest contracts in the resources industry for parent company CIMIC Group with $200 million of extensions to supply maintenance and turnaround services for oil and gas ...
European Metals receives interest for Cinovec lithium project (0) January 18, 2019 European Metals has confirmed the receipt of an indicative offer from Krupa Global Investments (KGI) to purchase the largest lithium deposit in Europe, Cinovec, northwest of Prague.
South32 moves ahead with Inca investment (0) January 18, 2019 South32 has agreed to purchase 60 per cent of Inca Minerals’ Greater Riqueza project in Peru for $US9 million ($12.5 million) subject to certain conditions.
Rinehart keeps top spot on Aussie rich list (0) January 18, 2019 Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart remains Australia’s richest person despite the fall in iron ore prices during 2018.
Newcrest continues tech push with Interlate partnership (0) January 17, 2019 Newcrest Mining is further establishing its focus on digital technology through a partnership with services provider Interlate.
Whitehaven Coal achieves record production amid market growth (0) January 17, 2019 Whitehaven Coal is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of 22–23 million tonnes after achieving record quarterly output of 7.4 million tonnes in the December 2018 quarter.
South32 strengthens Illawarra coal performance off longwall improvements (0) January 17, 2019 South32’s longwall developments at Illawarra Coal in New South Wales continue to pay off with improved production results.
Workers secure improved conditions at coal site following industrial action (0) January 17, 2019 Contract workers at the Wongawilli Colliery in the Southern Coalfields of New South Wales have ended their industrial action against site owner Wollongong Coal ahead of schedule.
Woodside awards contracts for Scarborough JV with BHP (0) January 17, 2019 Woodside Petroleum has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for the proposed Scarborough gas project in Western Australia.
MICROMINE to optimise underground mines with machine learning (0) January 17, 2019 MICROMINE will be releasing new underground mining precision software to refine and enhance loading and haulage processes, as part of its Pitram solution, in early 2019.
Lucapa makes sparkling start at Mothae diamond mine (0) January 17, 2019 Western Australian-based diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company has commenced commercial production at the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Queensland coal exports hit new record in 2018 (0) January 16, 2019 Queensland’s coal exports totalled at record-breaking 223 million tonnes in 2018, surpassing the last record set in 2016 by 2 million tonnes, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) said.
NQ Minerals declares production milestone at Hellyer (0) January 16, 2019 NQ Minerals has completed commissioning of the gold processing plant at the Hellyer gold mine in Tasmania, signalling a start to commercial production.
Matsa wraps up mining at Red Dog (0) January 16, 2019 Matsa Resources has hauled the last ore from the Red Dog gold project to AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine.
Job hotspots: where are the skills shortages? (0) January 16, 2019 Recruitment agency Hays has revealed the mining skills most in demand moving into 2019.
Sinkhole traps two mining vehicles at WA mine (0) January 16, 2019 A large sinkhole 13 metres in depth has trapped two mining vehicles at an open pit mine in Western Australia.
Hindustan Zinc increases production with Loadscan measurement systems (0) January 16, 2019 The world’s second largest zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has boosted operational performance at its oldest mine Rajpua-Dariba and mine complex Zawar in Rajasthan, India, by using New Zealand’s original invention load ...
Alliance Mineral Assets to boost Chinese lithium offtake from Bald Hill (0) January 15, 2019 Alliance has revised its lithium offtake agreement following the transfer of offtake rights to Chinese joint venture Jiangxi Bao Jiang Lithium Industrial (JBJLIL).
Rio Tinto delays iron ore shipments at Cape Lambert after fire (0) January 15, 2019 Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on some of its iron ore customers after a fire broke out at its Cape Lambert export facility on January 10.
Panoramic drives recruitment for Savannah as first shipment nears (0) January 15, 2019 Panoramic Resources is only weeks away from shipping first concentrate from its Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project as recommissioning of the Western Australian operation accelerates.
Golden Investments declares $240m Stanmore Coal offer unconditional (0) January 15, 2019 Singaporean company Golden Investments will not increase or extend its $240 million takeover offer for Stanmore Coal beyond next week’s deadline.
Komatsu recruitment drive looks to mining’s future (0) January 15, 2019 Mining, construction and utilities company Komatsu has launched its biggest ever recruitment drive to employ technicians across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Millennium achieves production guidance on back of Nullagine (0) January 15, 2019 Millennium Minerals’ Nullagine gold project is now operating at a continuous run rate of 100,000 ounces per year.
Newmont to create top gold producer with $US10bn Goldcorp takeover (0) January 15, 2019 Newmont Mining has secured a $US10 billion ($13.9 billion) acquisition of Goldcorp in a deal that will form a world-leading gold producer.
Rio Tinto forms Peru copper joint venture (0) January 14, 2019 Valor Resources has announced a joint venture with Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott Exploration Company for its Berenguela copper-silver-manganese project in south-eastern Peru.
Lucapa to sell large Lulo diamonds in historic event (0) January 14, 2019 Western Australia-based Lucapa Diamond Company has announced it is offering several diamonds from its Lulo mine in Angola, central Africa, in a competitive bid.
Altura ramps up towards Pilgangoora capacity (0) January 14, 2019 Altura Mining has overcome a series of setbacks on its journeys towards achieving stage one target nameplate capacity of 220,000 tonnes a year at its Pilgangoora lithium project in Western ...
Takeovers Panel stalls Flinders Mines delisting (0) January 14, 2019 Flinders Mines’ shareholders have submitted proposals to the Takeovers Panel to prevent the company’s attempted delisting from the ASX.
Production spikes at Thalanga (0) January 14, 2019 Red River Resources has delivered record operating performance during the December quarter at the Thalanga operations in Queensland.
West coast LNG producers lead exports (0) January 14, 2019 Australian LNG export revenue last year has risen 67.8 per cent to $43.3 billion on 2017, making LNG the country’s third largest export in 2018 after coal and iron ore, ...
Syrah begins commercial production at Balama (0) January 14, 2019 Syrah Resources has started commercial production at the Balama operation in Mozambique, southeast Africa, following a review of its monthly metrics.
The end nears for Ranger uranium mine (0) January 11, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia’s (ERA) Ranger mine in the Northern Territory is heading towards full closure as it explores rehabilitation options with parent company Rio Tinto.
Australian Vanadium accelerates Gabanintha with extra funding (0) January 11, 2019 Australian Vanadium has ended 2018 strong with a cash injection of $6.2 million, allowing it to proceed to Gabanintha vanadium project’s definitive feasibility studies (DFS).
Perseus awards Lycopodium $132m Yaouré contract (0) January 11, 2019 Gold-focused Perseus Mining has chosen Lycopodium to supply engineering and supply works at the Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, in a $US95.1 million ($132.3 million) deal.
Boart Longyear strengthens rods and bits range (0) January 11, 2019 Boart Longyear’s DriftMaster rods and bits are designed with a unique thread profile for added endurance and strength in the most demanding tunnelling, bolting and drifting applications.
Dozer rollover investigation under way at Saraji (0) January 10, 2019 The Queensland Mines Inspectorate has launched a formal investigation into the dozer rollover at the Saraji coal mine on New Year’s Eve.
Impact of automation ‘very positive’ on employment (0) January 10, 2019 The transformation of mine sites to fully automated mines will bring great benefits to workers, including the removal of conditions attached to fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work, technical recruitment services provider Fircroft ...
Coal forecast to drop off in 2019 as demand softens (0) January 10, 2019 Black coal mining has been predicted by IBISWorld to be one of the Australian industries that will experience a decline in revenues this year as market conditions turn.
Western Areas moves Odysseus project forward with Barminco (0) January 10, 2019 Western Areas’ recently approved Odysseus underground nickel project in Western Australia is on track after hitting several early-stage milestones.
Construction to start at Dargues gold project (0) January 10, 2019 Diversified Minerals has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Dargues gold project in New South Wales to DRA Global.
Kirkland Lake poised to become 1Moz gold producer in 2021 (0) January 9, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold has continued to experience success at the Fosterville mine in Victoria, with a greater amount of high-grade quartz-veins than it previously estimated.
LNG exports spike to another QLD record (0) January 9, 2019 The Port of Gladstone in Queensland exported 20.58 million tonnes of LNG exports in 2018, resulting in a new annual record.
Sedgman secures $155m contract extension at Byerwen coal mine (0) January 9, 2019 CIMIC Group company Sedgman has been awarded a $155 million minerals processing contract at QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine in Central Queensland.
Dacian Gold begins commercial production at Mt Morgans (0) January 9, 2019 Dacian Gold has met its goal of achieving a December start to commercial production at the Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards rail renewal services contract to Downer (0) January 9, 2019 Downer Group has won a five-year rail renewal services contract with Rio Tinto Iron Ore, adding to the track construction and tyre management services it previously provided to the mining ...
Northparkes Mines set for $200m growth project (0) January 8, 2019 China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) and Sumitomo have approved the development of a new block cave mine to expand the Northparkes Mines copper-gold operation in New South Wales.
Cobalt 27 to acquire Highlands Pacific in long-delayed deal (0) January 8, 2019 Cobalt 27 has agreed to acquire all the remaining shares in Highlands Pacific that it does not already own to increase its exposure to nickel-cobalt mine Ramu in Papua New ...
Construction starts on WA’s largest lithium plant (0) January 8, 2019 Albemarle Corp has entered the new year by commencing the construction of its Kemerton lithium hydroxide conversion site in Western Australia.
Mining groups slam plan for Galilee Basin coal ban (0) January 8, 2019 The QRC and CFMEU have joined forces to criticise an Australian Greens Party proposal to ban thermal coal mining in the Galilee Basin, Queensland.
Sandvik releases non-cabin Ranger surface drill rigs (0) January 8, 2019 Sandvik has expanded its Ranger DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs with a pair of non-cabin versions.
RCR finds buyer for energy division (0) January 8, 2019 The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) is to purchase RCR Tomlinson subsidiary RCR Energy Service.
Resolute Mining hits ‘turning point’ as production spikes (0) January 8, 2019 Resolute Mining’s growth ambitions at its gold operations in West Africa and Australia remain on target.
BMA operations at Saraji resume following tragic incident (0) January 7, 2019 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in Queensland has returned to normal operations following a fatal accident last week.
Rio Tinto finalises Pilbara autonomous train deployment (0) January 7, 2019 Rio Tinto has completed the roll out of the AutoHaul autonomous freight train system across its iron ore operations in Western Australia.
Mach Energy launches coal production at Mount Pleasant (0) January 7, 2019 Mach Energy has entered 2019 as Australia’s newest coal producer after reaching production at the Mount Pleasant project in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales in late December.
Pilbara Minerals to expand Pilgangoora with Asian investment (0) January 7, 2019 Pilbara Minerals is moving forward with its planned expansion of the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia thanks to recent funding developments with Chinese and South Korean companies.
NRW lines up Eliwana contract with Fortescue (0) January 7, 2019 NRW has been selected by Fortescue Metals Group as its preferred contractor at the Eliwana rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia.
CIMIC companies win $364m of QLD contracts (0) January 7, 2019 CIMIC has moved into 2019 with a strengthened order book of work in the coal mining industry.
National Plant & Equipment delivers Liebherr R 996B excavator to Fortescue mine (0) December 27, 2018 National Group’s premier brand National Plant & Equipment (NPE), has delivered the first of two new Liebherr R 996B excavators to Fortescue Metals Group’s Christmas Creek site. A global leader in ...
Tropicana gold mine shows underground potential (0) December 20, 2018 Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have confirmed that underground mining is technically and financially viable at the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
WorleyParsons ramps up Aurora Labs 3D printing tech (0) December 20, 2018 Perth-based Aurora Labs is finalising the details of a new joint venture business with WorleyParsons that will accelerate the company’s 3D printing ambitions in the mining space.
OZ Minerals, Minotaur to escalate drilling at Eloise (0) December 20, 2018 Joint venture partners OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration have concluded their 2018 field season at the Eloise project in north-west Queensland ahead of a ramp up of drilling at the ...
Rio Tinto trials autonomous Scania truck (0) December 20, 2018 Scania is testing an autonomous transport system at Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt operation in Western Australia.
Heron starts commissioning of Woodlawn project (0) December 20, 2018 Heron Resources has commissioned the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales, on track to achieve first production in early 2019.
Sandvik advances battery electric solutions for future mines (0) December 20, 2018 Sandvik is working with several major mining houses to further the development of battery electric solutions for hard rock mining operations.
Sydney equity firm takes major share in MICROMINE (0) December 20, 2018 Mining technology company MICROMINE is to receive a major boost through equity firm Potentia Capital, which is investing an undisclosed majority stake in the business.
Rio Tinto in talks to extend Pilbara iron ore JV (0) December 19, 2018 Rio Tinto is discussing an extension of the Bao-HI iron ore joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with partner China Baowu Group.
Australian Vanadium highlights Gabanintha potential in study (0) December 19, 2018 Australian Vanadium has moved closer to capitalising on the emerging vanadium market after releasing its pre-feasibility study (PFS) and maiden ore reserve for the Gabanintha project in Western Australia.
Ramelius proceeds with Explaurum takeover as Alkane bows out (0) December 19, 2018 The board of gold company Explaurum has urged shareholders to accept a revised takeover offer from Ramelius Resources, overriding a recently approved investment by Alkane Resources.
Woodside commissions Pluto pipeline in WA (0) December 19, 2018 Woodside Energy has commissioned the Pluto domestic gas pipeline by supplying first gas to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia.
Glencore makes move on Mitsubishi coal assets (0) December 19, 2018 Mitsubishi Corporation has sold its two thermal coal assets in Queensland for $750 million in a deal involving Glencore.
Newcrest ups stake in SolGold (0) December 19, 2018 Newcrest Mining is increasing its stake in copper-gold explorer SolGold to take its stake to 15.23 per cent of the company.
Perth Mint appoints Sam Walsh as chairman (0) December 19, 2018 Former Rio Tinto chief executive officer Sam Walsh has been appointed chairman of Gold Corporation, operator of The Perth Mint. Walsh will succeed Don Mackay-Coghill, who held the position of chairman ...
Dacian Gold closes in on 10-year mine life at Mt Morgans (0) December 19, 2018 Dacian Gold is on track to establish a 10-year mine life while averaging more than 200,000 ounces a year at its Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton in West Australia.
BHP hits higher grades at Olympic Dam with new decline (0) December 18, 2018 BHP has launched the operation of an underground ramp that will improve access to higher-grade copper at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Fortescue safe from bushfire burning in Pilbara (0) December 18, 2018 Fortescue Metal Group’s Solomon Hub iron ore operation in the Pilbara has been affected by a large bushfire over the past week.
BMA awards $150m Caval Ridge contract extension to Thiess (0) December 18, 2018 Thiess has secured a $150 million contract extension at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Caval Ridge coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Mt Holland lithium project shapes up for JV partners (0) December 18, 2018 Covalent Lithium believes it has confirmed a compelling case for an integrated mine-to-refinery project producing battery-grade lithium at the Mt Holland project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto awards Pilbara contract SIMPEC (0) December 18, 2018 SIMPEC has won a $4.5 million contract at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port facility in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Fortescue ships maiden cargo of West Pilbara Fines (0) December 17, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group’s first shipment of the higher-grade West Pilbara Fines iron ore has left Western Australia for China.
Rio Tinto offloads aluminium smelter to GFG Alliance (0) December 17, 2018 Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its largest aluminium smelter in Europe, Aluminium Dunkerque, to Liberty House for $US500 million ($697 million).
BHP follows Rio, Fortescue with major share buyback (0) December 17, 2018 BHP has completed a $US5.2 billion ($7.3 billion) buyback of company shares for distribution to shareholders.
Why condition monitoring is essential to reduce maintenance costs and avoid downtime (0) December 17, 2018 The first signs of impending breakdown in machinery typically include tiny changes in vibration that warn of excessive wear in the bearings upon which efficient functioning depends.
Resolute produces first gold at Syama (0) December 17, 2018 Resolute Mining has extracted first ore from the Syama underground mine in Mali in West Africa on schedule, with the commissioning of fully autonomous fleet next on the its agenda.
MinRes sets up Wodgina with Albemarle partnership (0) December 17, 2018 Mineral Resources has set the next stage of the 30-year Wodgina lithium project in motion with its acceptance of a proposed joint venture with United States company Albemarle Corporation.
Why condition monitoring is essential to reduce maintenance costs and avoid downtime (0) December 16, 2018 The first signs of impending breakdown in machinery typically include tiny changes in vibration that warn of excessive wear in the bearings upon which efficient functioning depends.
Fitzroy targets inexperienced mine workers for Ironbark No. 1 (0) December 14, 2018 Fitzroy Australia Resources plans to fill half of the jobs it is creating at the Ironbark No. 1 coal project in Queensland with workers who are new to the industry.
Reaching zero harm workplaces at Austmine 2019 (0) December 14, 2018 Austmine has lined up some of the industry’s most knowledgeable thought-leaders to share their expertise as they discuss reaching for zero-harm workplaces, driverless trucks, autonomous skills and much more.
Potash developers to enjoy lower rental rates in WA (0) December 14, 2018 Sulphate of potash (SOP) producers are set to enjoy lower potash rental rates in Western Australia early next year as the existing rental rate was found to be “inappropriate”.
ExxonMobil, BHP move forward with West Barracouta project (0) December 14, 2018 Joint venture partners ExxonMobil and BHP have approved the development of the western dome of the Barracouta gas field in the Bass Strait offshore Victoria.
Gibb River diamond project given green light (0) December 14, 2018 Gibb River Diamonds has received approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) for its Blina diamond project.
Appetite for permanent mining jobs grows (0) December 14, 2018 Job vacancies in the mining and resources sector fell by 3.9 per cent in November as the end of the year is approaching, with the same trend observed in both ...
Capricorn Metals pushes Karlawinda closer to production (0) December 14, 2018 Capricorn Metals has secured a $107 million funding package that will be used to advance development of the Karlawinda gold project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Maiden Rio Tinto shipment from Amrun arrives in Gladstone (0) December 14, 2018 The maiden bauxite shipment from Rio Tinto’s newest mine, Amrun in Queensland, has arrived at the Port of Gladstone.
IGO awards Nova software contract to MICROMINE (0) December 14, 2018 MICROMINE has won a contract to implement the Pitram fleet management and mine control software at Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in Western Australia.
Australia set to move on lithium battery opportunity (0) December 13, 2018 The Australian Government looks ready to play a part in helping the country capitalise on its potential as a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries.
Battery Minerals to help deliver ‘revolution in electric vehicles’ with Balama (0) December 13, 2018 Battery Minerals’ second major graphite operation Balama Central in Mozambique boasts a mine life of 27 years and will cost just $US69.4 million to develop, its feasibility study has shown.
TNG to raise $850m for Mt Peake project in Northern Territory (0) December 13, 2018 TNG has appointed a German company to arrange a $US600 million ($850 million) debt raising for its 100 per cent-owned Mount Peake project in the Northern Territory.
BHP unveils first autonomous drill at South Flank (0) December 13, 2018 BHP’s introduction of autonomous equipment at the $4.5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara is under way.
Koolan Island restart on track for Mount Gibson (0) December 13, 2018 Mount Gibson Iron’s recommencement of operations at the Koolan Island iron project in Western Australia is scheduled to start by the end of March 2019.
Alcoa locks in BHP, Chevron and Woodside gas deals (0) December 13, 2018 Alcoa has secured gas supply agreements with three leading producers that will cover 25 per cent of its requirements in Western Australia from 2020.
Rio Tinto set to receive major interest at Citadel (0) December 12, 2018 Rio Tinto Exploration now has the right to earn a 75 per cent interest in Antipa Minerals’ Citadel project in Western Australia, having fulfilled $60 million exploration spending.
Nautilus deep sea mining plans in doubt over vessel conflict (0) December 12, 2018 Nautilus Minerals’ production support vessel (PSV) has been acquired by Indian company MDL Energy in a blow to Nautilus’ deep-sea mining plans.
Kirkland Lake forecasts 570,000oz at Fosterville by 2021 (0) December 12, 2018 Kirkland Lake Gold has set a three-year production target across operations, including over 500,000 ounces of estimated output at the Fosterville mine in Victoria by 2020. The gold producer is confident ...
Newcrest and Harmony Gold edge closer to developing Wafi-Golpu (0) December 12, 2018 Newcrest Mining and Harmony Gold’s Wafi-Golpu joint venture (JV) gold project has taken a forward step after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Papua ...
Casual mine workers set to receive more rights (0) December 12, 2018 Casual workers will now have the right to request to move to full-time or part-time employment, the Federal Government has announced.
Resolute granted extension for Ravenswood expansion project (0) December 12, 2018 Resolute Mining’s proposed expansion of the Ravenswood gold mine has had its prescribed project status increased by the Queensland Government to November 2020.
MACA secures mill construction contract at WA gold project (0) December 12, 2018 Adaman Resources has awarded a mill construction contract at its Kirkalocka gold project near Mt Magnet in Western Australia to MACA.
Intermin and MacPhersons to merge WA Goldfields assets (0) December 11, 2018 Intermin Resources and MacPhersons Resources have agreed to merge into a new gold company that will operate in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Tianqi Lithium awards contract to SIMPEC at Kwinana (0) December 11, 2018 SIMPEC has been awarded its largest contract to date – an $8 million contract at Tianqi Lithium’s Kwinana processing plant at Kwinana in Western Australia.
MICROMINE adds standard to tech solutions (0) December 11, 2018 Micromine has integrated the International Rock Excavation Data Exchange Standard (IREDES) with its product solutions.
AusIMM survey reveals recovery in mining employment (0) December 11, 2018 The resources sector is returning to full employment health, according to a survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Rio Tinto awards construction contract to Pindan at Koodaideri (0) December 11, 2018 Rio Tinto has awarded a $45 million construction contract to Pindan at its Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara.
GFG Alliance drives SA iron ore sector with Whyalla steel expansion (0) December 11, 2018 GFG Alliance executive chairman Sanjeev Gupta has revealed the company is planning to construct a steel plant in Whyalla, South Australia, that will be the largest in the western world.
Northern Star releases right over Cannon gold mine (0) December 11, 2018 Northern Star Resources’ subsidiary HBJ has terminated its right-to-mine at the Southern Gold-owned Cannon gold mine in Western Australia.
Dacian delivers first ore from Allanson deposit (0) December 10, 2018 Dacian is set to reach commercial production targets at its Mt Morgans gold operation near Laverton, Western Australia after achieving first ore at the Allanson deposit.
Rio Tinto extends accommodation contract with Fleetwood (0) December 10, 2018 Fleetwood Australia has received a contract extension from Rio Tinto at Karratha in Western Australia for a further one year period.
BHP Nickel West gains approval for Venus mine (0) December 10, 2018 BHP Nickel West has received state government approval to develop its Venus nickel sulphate deposit near Leinster in the northern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Lucapa unveils 78ct white diamond (0) December 10, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a large 78 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa, highlighting the potential of the emerging operation.
Sun Metals $300m zinc refinery expansion to create hundreds of jobs (0) December 10, 2018 Zinc producer Sun Metals Corporation is set to deliver hundreds of new roles to Queensland following state government approval of a $300 million expansion to its refinery 15km south of ...
OZ Minerals offers $1m reward for next SA discovery (0) December 7, 2018 OZ Minerals has offered a $1 million reward for the geologists or data scientists who help find its next discovery near the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.
Westgold to sell lithium royalties following $23.4m raising (0) December 7, 2018 Westgold Resources has decided to sell the majority of its lithium royalties instead of its previously planned demerger.
Newmont updates Australian outlook following Super Pit incident (0) December 7, 2018 Newmont Mining expects to produce 1.5 million ounces of gold in Australia in 2019 due to lower mining rates at the Super Pit and continued stripping at Boddington in Western ...
Licence to operate emerges as biggest concern for mining (0) December 7, 2018 An Ernst & Young report has named the licence to operate as the leading risk facing the mining and metals industries over the next two years.
Rio Tinto restarts NZ aluminium smelter operation (0) December 7, 2018 Rio Tinto has reopened its New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter’s (NZAS) Potline 4 at Tiwai Point on the South Island.
Tribune puts faith in Philippines mining industry (0) December 7, 2018 Western Australian miner Tribune Resources has acquired 100 per cent of Prometheus Developments, which owns the high-grade Diwalwal gold project in the southern Philippines.
BHP introduces safer Saraji tyre handling system (0) December 7, 2018 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in the Bowen Basin has made the handling of heavy vehicle earth moving tyres safer with a new device.
MACA shapes up for $172m Yandal gold contracts (0) December 7, 2018 Echo Resources has signed a letter of intent to award MACA two mining contracts at the Yandal gold project in Western Australia.
Panoramic completes sale of Lanfranchi in WA (0) December 7, 2018 Panoramic Resources has agreed to sell its Lanfranchi nickel project to a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas-based Black Mountain Metals for $15.1 million, months after a formal Board decision to ...
Australian resources industry requires deregulation to thrive (0) December 6, 2018 An Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) survey suggests Australia should adopt a less regulated approach in order to future proof its workforce.
Psychological distress, bullying headline FIFO concerns (0) December 6, 2018 In one of the most comprehensive fly-in fly-out (FIFO) research studies undertaken in Australia, rates of psychological distress, workplace bullying and burnout were found significantly higher among FIFO workers than ...
Gruyere gold JV lifts annual production target to 300,000oz (0) December 6, 2018 Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have increased their annual production forecast for the Gruyere gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
New Hope helps koala population thrive at New Acland (0) December 6, 2018 Koala populations in the area of New Hope’s New Acland coal mine in Queensland have remained relatively stable over the past two decades, the results of an independent scientific study ...
Paladin optimises Langer Heinrich ahead of possible restart (0) December 6, 2018 Paladin Energy is taking steps to progress the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in preparation for a decision to take the mine out of care and maintenance.
Adani regional recruitment drive ramps up (0) December 6, 2018 Adani has accelerated its search for employees to support the Carmichael mine and rail project in Queensland following the announcement that the development is now funded.
Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora project reduces misclassification (0) December 6, 2018 By monitoring blast movement, the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project reduced misclassification and recovered $335,000 in one blast
West African Resources’ Sanbrado project now fully funded (0) December 6, 2018 Gold explorer West African Resources is ready to start development of the Sanbrado gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa after securing $US200 million ($275 million) in funding.
Sandvik partnership with Nokia strengthens automation offering (0) December 6, 2018 Sandvik has secured an agreement with Nokia to further develop its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the mining industry.
Lynas operation in Malaysia at risk over waste dispute (0) December 5, 2018 The Malaysian Government has set Lynas licence renewal conditions related to waste removal at its Lynas Advanced Material Plant (LAMP) near Kuantan, Malaysia.
Total — a preferred mining partner (0) December 5, 2018 With decades of reliable supply and added value to our customers, Total Mining Solutions is committed to helping the mining industry reduce costs, sustain operations and provide high-quality lubrication and ...
EPIK LNG terminal to be built at Newcastle Port (0) December 5, 2018 South Korea-based Epik has signed an agreement with Port of Newcastle to develop an LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) import terminal.
New Hope on track for larger Bengalla stake (0) December 5, 2018 New Hope has sealed the deal on its acquisition of Wesfarmers’ stake in the Bengalla joint venture (JV) in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
Queensland coal industry enjoys exploration surge (0) December 5, 2018 The Queensland resources sector is experiencing increased exploration spending, particularly in the coal sector, according to a report from the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC).
Lucapa ramps up capacity at Mothae diamond mine (0) December 5, 2018 Lucapa Diamond company has commenced its commercial diamond recoveries at Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho, Southern Africa.
Tawana ceases trading following Alliance merger (0) December 5, 2018 Tawana Resources saw its last day of public trading yesterday as its long-planned merger with Alliance Mineral Assets came into effect.
Havilah reveals South Australian iron ore discovery (0) December 5, 2018 Havilah Resources has reported the discovery of a significant iron ore deposit in the Grants Iron Ore Basin in South Australia.
Contractor Wolff Mining recognised for automation excellence (0) December 5, 2018 Wolff Mining has received the Contract Miner of the Year Award for its innovative work at the Curragh mine in Queensland.
The Advitech Group celebrates a 30 year contribution to industry (0) December 5, 2018 The Advitech Group has delivering science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEM&M) solutions to industry — locally, nationally and internationally — since 1988.
Western Australia leads rise in exploration spending (0) December 4, 2018 Mineral exploration is trending up, with a 3.6 per cent quarterly growth to $561.4 million in the September quarter according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Cobalt Blue puts Thackaringa JV dilution into effect (0) December 4, 2018 Cobalt Blue now holds 93.68 per cent interest in the Thackaringa cobalt project, and Broken Hill the remaining 6.32 per cent after the latter had failed to submit payment for ...
SIMPEC secures contract at Rio Tinto iron ore project (0) December 4, 2018 SIMPEC has won a $4 million contract at Rio Tinto’s $US579 million ($787 million) Robe River joint venture project, West Angelas, in the Pilbara.
Image Resources ramps up production at Boonanarring (0) December 4, 2018 Image Resources has commenced production ramp-up at its 100 per cent-owned Boonanarring mineral sands project in the North Perth Basin, Western Australia.
Mining committee calls for royalty reform for Australia’s regions (0) December 4, 2018 A government committee report chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended a series of steps be taken to ensure mining wealth is fairly distributed back to regional Australians.
Valmec extends Australia Pacific LNG contract (0) December 4, 2018 Valmec has been awarded $25 million of services and construction contracts, including a renewal of its long-term services contract with Origin Energy at the Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland.
Gold production to accelerate at Edna Beryl (0) December 4, 2018 Territory Resources has purchased the Edna Beryl Mining Company (EBMC) in the Northern Territory as part of its strategic alliance with Emmerson Resources.
Rio Tinto recreates life on coral reef in Western Australia (0) December 4, 2018 Rio Tinto’s commitment to environmental sustainability has proven what has never been done before: vibrancy of life can be orchestrated on human-made reef.
Rio Tinto CEO targets a reinvention of mining (0) December 3, 2018 Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques wants mining to reinvent itself and pioneer the industry into the 21st century
Fortescue well-placed for Chinese demand with new iron ore fines (0) December 3, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group is preparing to meet changing Chinese demand for iron ore with its new West Pilbara Fines product.
AVZ adds size to world’s biggest lithium-rich deposit (0) December 3, 2018 AVZ Minerals has reported an increase in the size of the world’s largest hard rock spodumene deposit at its 60 per cent-owned Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kirkland Lake unearths a golden era at Fosterville (0) December 3, 2018 Kirkland Lake Gold is confident the best is yet to come from its Fosterville mine near Bendigo.
Skills shortage drives up wages (0) December 3, 2018 In the midst of mining skills shortage, the rate of employees who received a pay rise in the last year has jumped, Mining People International has revealed.
Rio Tinto ships first bauxite from Amrun (0) December 3, 2018 Rio Tinto has made its first shipment of bauxite from the Amrun project in Queensland six weeks ahead of schedule.
Mining brings economic growth to regional WA, QLD (0) December 3, 2018 Mining was a key contributor to Perth’s improving gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017–18, but the city requires “alternate sources of economic growth”, according to a new report by SGS ...
Watpac nears deal for mining and civil business (0) December 3, 2018 Watpac today revealed that it is undertaking due diligence with a potential buyer of the mining and civil part of the company.
Kirkland Lake to surpass gold production target as Fosterville output surges (0) December 3, 2018 The Fosterville gold mine in Victoria continues to be a star performer of Kirkland Lake Gold, which is set to achieve another production record this quarter and exceed its 2018 ...
Clive Palmer questions WA Government over CITIC dispute (0) November 30, 2018 A disagreement has emerged between the Western Australian Government and Clive Palmer over the dispute between the mining magnate’s company, Mineralogy, and China’s CITIC Pacific.
BHP Nickel West extends contract with Alliance (0) November 30, 2018 Brisbane-based Alliance Aviation Services has extended an air charter contract with BHP Nickel West by five years.
Independence Group to accelerate Buxton nickel prospect with investment (0) November 30, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) has partnered with Buxton Resources to advance its Double Magic-Merlin nickel-copper project in the West Kimberley region, Western Australia.
Adani’s new plan for Carmichael pleases some, surprises others (0) November 30, 2018 Adani Group’s move to self-fund development of the Carmichael mine and rail in Queensland is set to deliver on the company’s promise to create jobs and business opportunities in the ...
BHP awards Decmil contract extension at Mulla Mulla (0) November 30, 2018 Decmil Australia has won a contract extension to help bolster operations at BHP’s $US3.4 billion ($4.6 billion) South Flank project and Mining Area C in the Pilbara.
Adani declares Carmichael project 100% financed (0) November 29, 2018 India’s Adani Group plans to fund the entire Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the Galilee Basin in Queensland itself, Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow has revealed.
Iluka strike action continues at Sierra Rutile (0) November 29, 2018 Iluka Resources has faced further strike action by its workforce at the Sierra Rutile operations, drawing the intervention of the President of Sierra Leone.
Orocobre, Toyota approve $400m Olaroz lithium expansion (0) November 29, 2018 Brisbane-based Orocobre and junior joint venture partner Toyota Tsusho have agreed to a $US295 million ($404 million) Stage 2 expansion of the Salar de Olaroz lithium brine project in Argentina.
Caterpillar lowers costs with D11 dozer (0) November 29, 2018 Caterpillar has released a new Cat D11 dozer that features its latest load-sensing hydraulics and high-horsepower reverse.
Eastern Goldfields signals voluntary administration (0) November 29, 2018 Eastern Goldfields has announced that it may go into voluntary administration following the collapse of a $75 million recapitalisation.
Rio Tinto inks $3.5 billion investment in Koodaideri (0) November 29, 2018 Rio Tinto has approved a $US2.6 billion ($3.5 billion) investment in the Koodaideri iron ore mine in Western Australia.