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Hexagon drills into Minnovare (0) January 11, 2022 Hexagon has acquired Minnovare, a leading provider of drilling technology that improves the speed, cost and accuracy of underground drilling.
Iron ore export figures stay strong for PPA (0) January 11, 2022 Pilbara Ports Authority finished strong in 2021 as December’s total throughput of 68.5 million tonnes represented a 6 per cent increase compared to December 2020.
CIMIC brings the energy to Mica Creek (0) January 10, 2022 CIMIC Group’s UGL has been awarded a contract for the design and works at the Mica Creek solar farm project in Mount Isa.
Austin order surge sets up 2022 (0) January 10, 2022 Austin Engineering has closed 2021 with a significant order book boost, adding $60 million in November and December across Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Liontown charges up with Metso (0) January 10, 2022 Liontown has awarded a contract to Metso-Outotec for the design, fabrication and delivery of a SAG mill at Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.
Copper prices easing slightly: Fitch (0) January 10, 2022 Copper prices in 2022 are expected to be slightly higher than initial forecasts, as prices remain elevated over tight inventories.
Aurizon continues charge for green rail with UQ (0) January 10, 2022 Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Rinehart progresses Hardey iron ore (0) January 7, 2022 Hancock has signed a development agreement to lead a bankable feasibility study on the Hardey iron ore project in the West Pilbara.
Port Hedland SIA upgrade complete (0) January 7, 2022 The Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area upgrade is complete in Port Hedland, enhancing downstream processing for the iron ore and gas sectors of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Gas pipeline has potential to cut coal mine emissions (0) January 7, 2022 A study has investigated opportunities to capture fugitive emissions from underground and open-cut coal mines in the Bowen Basin to assist in Queensland’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gold price set to strengthen after rocky 2021 (0) January 7, 2022 2021 saw the gold price record its first calendar year decline since 2018, falling 4 per cent to end the year at $US1820 ($2500) per ounce of gold, according to ...
OZ Minerals breathes life into Prominent Hill expansion (0) January 7, 2022 OZ Minerals has selected long-time partner Zitrón Australia to design and manufacture a new primary underground ventilation system for the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.
Nickel prices to peak by 2027: Fitch (0) January 7, 2022 Nickel prices are expected to reach new record highs by 2027, according to data released by Fitch Solutions.
Fortescue on track to decarbonise fleet (0) January 6, 2022 Fortescue purchases two Battery Electric Locomotives to transport iron ore to port, continuing the decarbonisation of its locomotive fleet.
The dotted line: The biggest contracts of 2021 (0) January 6, 2022 After another big year in the resources industry, Australian Mining looks back at some of the most significant contracts to take place in 2021.
Australian lithium production to triple: Fitch (0) January 6, 2022 Fitch Solutions expects strong lithium production growth in the years to come with lithium reserves continuing to increase.
Preparing the workforce for an autonomous future (0) January 6, 2022 A collaboration between WesTrac and Rio Tinto has led to the creation of a tailored program to teach team members the fundamentals of operating within an autonomous mine site.
Energy Vault receives further backing for zinc refinery (0) January 6, 2022 Energy Vault has continued a string of significant partnerships and investments, as Korea Zinc contributed $50 million to have renewables deployed at its subsidiary’s refinery.
Panoramic first shipment exceeds expectations (0) January 6, 2022 Panoramic Resources has set sail on its first nickel-copper-cobalt concentrate shipment from Wyndham Port in Western Australia, significantly surpassing its target of up to 10,000 tonnes.
Race to decarbonise the energy sector (0) January 5, 2022 The massive global effort to decarbonise the energy sector is underway, and the race to net zero is shaping up to be an investment opportunity to define the decades to ...
South32, KCC to continue Worsley Alumina shipments (0) January 5, 2022 South32 and KCC have signed a six-year contract of affreightment for shipments of caustic soda to South32’s Worsley Alumina refinery in WA.
Chalice gets environmental approval for Julimar to stage up (0) January 5, 2022 Chalice Mining’s Stage 2 CMP for initial low-impact drilling at its Julimar nickel-copper-PGE project in WA has been approved.
Copper waste to boost global battery sector (0) January 5, 2022 The University of Queensland (UQ) and Cobalt Blue Holdings will look into whether cobalt used for battery storage can be extracted from copper mine tailings in Mount Isa and Cloncurry.
Natural land resources to boost regional Queensland (0) January 5, 2022 The Natural Resource Recovery Program has been revamped to improve the productivity of Queensland’s land resources while supporting regional jobs.
Simberi processing plant on schedule for St Barbara (0) January 5, 2022 St Barbara has completed the laying of the deep sea tailings placement pipeline at the Simberi gold operation in Papua New Guinea.
Carmichael coal ready to set sail (0) January 5, 2022 Bravus Mining & Resources Carmichael mine has successfully delivered its first shipment of coal to the North Queensland Export Terminal.
Follow the leaders: This year’s biggest executive appointments (0) December 21, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Fortescue Metals Group, Anglo American, the New South Wales Government, Liontown Resources and Kirkland Lake Gold.
Mining’s most-clicked: The top stories of 2021 (0) December 21, 2021 Australian Mining takes a look back at the year that was with a recount of the top 5 stories in 2021.
COB not letting cobalt go to waste (0) December 21, 2021 Cobalt Blue Holdings has executed a MOU with the state of Queensland to assess opportunities for the recovery of cobalt from mine waste.
PilMins guidance cuts a blip on the map (0) December 21, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has lowered its production targets at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia, as labour shortages slow the use of its newly commissioned Ngungaju plant.
Glencore powers Mica Creek solar farm to stage two (0) December 21, 2021 APA Group will begin stage two of the Mica Creek solar farm in Mount Isa in 2022, following an agreement with Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines.
Long-range Wi-Fi to connect industry (0) December 21, 2021 USYD researchers are developing a Wi-Fi system to achieve long-range communication, high data rates and low latency for the mining industry.
Westgold milestone at the crown of Meekatharra (0) December 21, 2021 Westgold Resources has reached the base of its historic Fenian’s deposit of the Paddy’s Flat gold mine in Meekatharra, Western Australia.
SA grants Great White mining lease (0) December 21, 2021 Andromeda Metals and Minotaur Exploration have been granted a mining lease for the Great White Kaolin project in South Australia.
Major projects pipeline soon to flow again (0) December 21, 2021 Australia’s resources and energy sector will see jobs and projects abounds in the coming years, with the committed pipeline’s value increasing 24 per cent in the 2021 major projects report.
Rio Tinto looks local for Pilbara rail cars (0) December 21, 2021 Rio Tinto has called for expressions of interest (EOI) to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.
Resources exports to skyrocket (0) December 20, 2021 Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to reach a record $379 billion in 2021-22, up from $310 billion in 2020-21.
RPMGlobal strengthens mine plan software suite (0) December 20, 2021 RPMGlobal (RPM) has continued to expand its software suite with the acquisition of three more mine plan optimisation products in partnership with Canadian research partner MIRARCO.
GenusPlus adds drilling prowess with Fortescue deal (0) December 20, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary Pilbara Energy Company has awarded a $30 million contract to GenusPlus for 98 kilometres of overhead transmission line in Western Australia.
Court gives New Acland new hope (0) December 20, 2021 The Land Court of Queensland has recommended that New Hope’s New Acland coal mine be granted stage three mining leases subject to conditions.
Commodity prices boost Queensland economic outlook (0) December 20, 2021 Queensland’s coal exports have delivered an extra $2.9 billion in royalties to the state’s budget, according to its mid-financial year update.
Mission Australia Christmas appeal hampers are delivered (0) December 20, 2021 A sea of Christmas, ‘Coates’ orange, food hampers was dispatched across the country this week to Mission Australia offices nationally.
Mulga Rock and roll: Vimy gets green light (0) December 17, 2021 Vimy Resources has achieved “substantial commencement” at its Mulga Rock uranium project following confirmation by the WA DWER.
BHP sees potential in Energy Vault (0) December 17, 2021 BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Energy Vault to develop energy storage solutions in BHP operations and expand Energy Vault into Australia.
Mining’s crucial role in economic recovery (0) December 17, 2021 Australia’s fiscal outlook is expected to show a more than $7 billion improvement since the 2021‑22 Budget, with the nation’s resources and commodity sector playing a significant part in the ...
Panoramic prepares for first Savannah shipment (0) December 17, 2021 Panoramic Resources has readied almost 10,000 tonnes of nickel-copper-cobalt concentrate from the Savannah operations for its first shipment at Wyndham Port in Western Australia.
Perenti sells MinAnalytical to ALS (0) December 17, 2021 Perenti has announced the divestment of its subsidiary MinAnalytical Laboratory Services Australia to ALS for $43.6 million.
Downer and out: Leading contractor no longer (0) December 17, 2021 Downer has officially divested its mining portfolio, completing its sale of the Open Cut Mining East business to BUMA Australia for about $150 million.
Was Gaines’ transition the right move for Fortescue? (0) December 16, 2021 Analysts have suggested Fortescue Metals Group’s may be better served by diversifying into more reliable commodities like base metals, rather than renewable energy.
RPMGlobal bolsters ESG tech with Eden Suite (0) December 16, 2021 RPMGlobal has acquired the exclusive rights within the mining industry to Eden Suite’s Environmental Data Management and Reporting software, building on the advisory’s sustainable technology focus.
WA passes new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill (0) December 16, 2021 WA has passed laws that will transform the way Aboriginal cultural heritage is valued and protected in the wake of the Juukan Gorge incident.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 16, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at the Gold Industry Group, Envirosuite and Fortescue Metals Group.
‘Last piece of this puzzle’ for efficient electric vehicles (0) December 16, 2021 ABB and Amazon Web Services have continued their relationship in a collaboration with MEDATech for end-to-end electric vehicle solutions to achieve sustainability goals.
Perenti joins AROSE to focus on remote operations (0) December 16, 2021 Perenti and its newly formed technology-driven service offering, idoba, have joined the AROSE consortium in a bid to strengthen its global mining services.
Forgotten silver mine sparks Alien interest (0) December 15, 2021 Alien Metals has mobilised to restart the Elizabeth Hill silver mine near Karratha in Western Australia, with machinery and equipment weeks from re-entering the dormant operation.
ASM signs over critical minerals to Korea (0) December 15, 2021 Australian Strategic Materials will begin producing critical metals from its Korean Metals Plant next year, in a collaboration with the Korean Mine Rehabilitation and Resource Corporation.
Major OEMs investigate alternative fuels (0) December 15, 2021 Sanvik and Caterpillar have made significant strides in alternative fuels for mining applications, including HVO to replace diesel and hydrogen-powered haul trains.
Fortescue and Alinta Energy switch on solar (0) December 15, 2021 Alinta Energy’s Chichester Hub Solar Farm has begun production for Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Copper Mountain climbs aboard $836m Eva mine (0) December 15, 2021 Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has approved the beginning of development at the Eva copper project in Queensland with commissioning planned for 2024.
29Metals flags processing changes at Capricorn (0) December 15, 2021 29Metals has announced it will be transitioning its Capricorn copper mine’s processing operations in Far North Queensland ‘in-house’ from February 2022.
Newcrest approved to build upon Cadia expansion (0) December 14, 2021 Newcrest Mining has been approved to further expand the processing capacity of Cadia gold mine in New South Wales, with tailings storage repairs also signed off.
Mining regions face restrictions as WA opens (0) December 14, 2021 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that the state’s key mining regions of the Pilbara and the Goldfields could face additional restrictions if their populations don’t reach the target ...
Mineral ores to sand out sustainability crisis (0) December 14, 2021 Researchers from the SMI and UNIGE are exploring ore-sand as a sustainable source of sand, that could reduce the waste produced by mining.
Australia to work with Korea on critical minerals (0) December 14, 2021 Australia and the Republic of Korea have created an agreement on critical minerals that will strengthen cooperation in resources and energy.
Roy Hill maintains MACA’s momentum (0) December 14, 2021 Roy Hill has signed MACA to a $70 million mining services contract at its namesake iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Hydrogen rail on the Aurizon for Anglo (0) December 14, 2021 Aurizon and Anglo American have begun investigating hydrogen-powered bulk freight trains to create more sustainable supply chains in mining.
QME receives strong support from major suppliers (0) December 14, 2021 Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.
Glencore shifting to seven-day roster (0) December 13, 2021 Glencore’s Mount Isa mines has announced MICO will be changing its primary rosters to a seven days on/seven days off roster.
Vimy moves with haste at Mulga Rock uranium (0) December 13, 2021 Vimy Resources has begun development of the Mulga Rock uranium project in Western Australia, after receiving approval for its operational radiation management plan (ORMP).
Komatsu helps Wabtec reach safety milestone (0) December 13, 2021 Wabtec Corporation has successfully tested its new mining collision awareness system solution with a Komatsu machine intervention controller.
Mineral exports put focus on port infrastructure (0) December 13, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes (Mt) for November 2021, a four per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2020.
Orica selling Minova to Aurelius Group (0) December 13, 2021 Orica has announced it will sell its Minova business to Aurelius Group for $180 million, subject to transaction costs.
End of an era for Fortescue as Gaines steps down (0) December 10, 2021 Fortescue has announced that Elizabeth Gaines will transition away from her role as CEO into a role as a non-executive director.
Gradual retirement to help skills shortages (0) December 10, 2021 New research from ECU shows moving into retirement gradually could be the key to helping the skilled worker shortage in the mining industry.
Civmec makes waves with Covalent contract (0) December 10, 2021 Civmec has pushed its contract pipeline to $1.15 billion with work to be conducted at Covalent Lithium’s lithium refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia.
Curragh continues following staged restart (0) December 10, 2021 Coronado Global Resources has resumed full operations at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland, after a gradual restart followed an incident in the dragline operations in November.
ANL improves shipping services in the Pilbara (0) December 10, 2021 ANL has updated its shipping service to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, operating three loops from Singapore to Darwin, Port Hedland and Dampier.
Newcrest brings Clough onboard for Lihir shutdowns (0) December 10, 2021 Clough has been awarded a shutdown scope at Newcrest’s Lihir Gold project on Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea.
NSW strategy to open exploration for critical minerals (0) December 10, 2021 The New South Wales Government will make it easier for exploration companies to search for critical minerals by removing Mineral Allocation Areas (MAA) as part of its Critical Minerals and ...
Know where you stand on COVID-19 insurance (0) December 10, 2021 Proactive Insurance Management director Lee O’Connor discusses the possible impacts COVID-19 may have on miners’ insurance claims.
Fortescue makes a beeline for green rail (0) December 9, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed two new locomotives to its research and development facility outside Perth as the miner tests a new fuel system to decarbonise rail freight.
Mining equipment to see steady growth (0) December 9, 2021 The global mining equipment market is forecast to exceed $US90 billion ($125 billion) by 2027, as urbanisation demands more resources, according to Global Market Insights.
Rail trial to keep Queensland junior miners on track (0) December 9, 2021 The Queensland Government is funding a $1.8 million trial aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for commercial freight users on the Mount Isa Line rail corridor in a transport ...
South32 tweaks mine extension to please the people (0) December 9, 2021 South32 has released its new Dendrobium mine extension plan, following it being declared State Significant Infrastructure earlier this week.
Initiative manufacturing resources jobs (0) December 9, 2021 The Federal Government will open applications for round two of the integration and translation streams of the modern manufacturing initiative.
Milestone for Metso Outotec support services (0) December 9, 2021 Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services (LCS) agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
Bubble Pit bursts old mine design theory (0) December 8, 2021 The University of Melbourne has been sponsored by AMIRA Global, Newcrest Mining and Newmont to develop an open pit mine design based on the physical properties of soap bubbles.
Anglo American considers COVID mandate (0) December 8, 2021 Anglo American has advised its Australian workforce of an intention to require full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry to all its sites, offices and camps from March 1, ...
Skills gaps addressed in battery mineral processing (0) December 8, 2021 The Western Australian Government has identified several skills gaps to be addressed in the growth of Australia’s battery industries, with some miners reskilling to transition into minerals processing.
IMARC offers complimentary expo passes in 2022 (0) December 8, 2021 As lockdown rules ease and borders reopen, planning for the International Mining and Resources Conference is back on track for the rescheduled dates of January 31 to February 2, 2022.
Sandvik simulators to teach TAFE students (0) December 8, 2021 A leading Victorian TAFE has acquired two advanced simulators for students to experience the operation of Sandvik drilling rigs at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre. The CYBERMINE simulators are programmed to display ...
Partnership to focus on underground pedestrian safety (0) December 8, 2021 Perenti Global’s Barminco has partnered with Sandvik subsidiary NewTrax to improve the safety of pedestrians working near heavy vehicles (HVs) underground.
Boss almost ready to start Honeymoon (0) December 8, 2021 Boss Energy has approved the project execution plan for the restart of the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
Martin Engineering V-Plow design for lighter, safer handling (0) December 8, 2021 The global leader in bulk handling conveyor accessories has redesigned one of its most popular tail protection devices for improved safety and convenience.
Tasmania the fastest growing economy (0) December 7, 2021 Tasmania has clocked a third consecutive month maintaining 12-month export figures above $4 billion, underpinned by mined materials and metal scraps.
Fluid inspiration draws on 160 years of drive design (0) December 7, 2021 the Fenner name has become synonymous with power transmission and is regarded in the industrial space as a global leader in full package drive solutions for mining pump applications.
Thiess to make a mountain from an Anthill (0) December 7, 2021 Thiess has secured two mining services contracts worth a combined $200m, partnering with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Austral Resources.
Rio Tinto to receive five-year dump body supply (0) December 7, 2021 Rio Tinto has given a $300 million contract for the supply of dump bodies to a global leader in mining equipment, design and manufacture.
MinRes hauls in autonomous road trains (0) December 7, 2021 Mineral Resources has announced a partnership with automation specialist Hexagon to develop an autonomous road train solution.
Europcar adds all corners of WA for fleet hire (0) December 7, 2021 Western Australians will gain greater access to regional hubs such as Port Hedland, Paraburdoo, Geraldton and Bunbury with the expansion of Europcar for private and commercial car hire.
Epiroc autonomy readies Cadia expansion (0) December 7, 2021 Newcrest has credited Epiroc for its help converting Panel Cave 1 at the Cadia East gold mine in News South Wales into a semi-autonomous integrated production level.
Iron Road and Andromeda explore port potential (0) December 7, 2021 Iron Road and Andromeda Metals have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a deep, multi-commodity port at Cape Hardy in South Australia.
National Roadmap to create Indigenous opportunities (0) December 6, 2021 The Minister for Indigenous Australians has released the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation.
South32 Dendrobium mine gets significant win (0) December 6, 2021 A proposal to extend South32’s Dendrobium coal mine in Port Kembla, NSW has been declared state significant infrastructure.
Queensland thinks local for mining leases (0) December 6, 2021 The Queensland Government will focus on the Central Highlands Gemfields as it reforms its state-wide administrative systems for small-scale mining.
BHP to reconsult Mt Arthur workforce on vaccine (0) December 6, 2021 BHP has had its vaccine mandate overturned by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) at the Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales, with a recommendation to consult the workforce ...
A greener Coates for assets (0) December 6, 2021 Coates explains how a proactive approach to safety, sustainability and innovation translates to better choices and benefits for customers
Renewed Focus on Coolgardie gold project (0) December 6, 2021 West Australian gold explorer Focus Minerals has approved a plan to resume mining operations at its fully-owned Coolgardie gold project.
Sandvik creates Digital Mining division with Deswik (0) December 3, 2021 Sandvik has agreed to acquire Deswik for digital mine planning software and announced a new Digital Mining Technologies business area within its Mining and Rock Solutions business.
OZ breaks through on Carrapateena expansion (0) December 3, 2021 OZ Minerals has begun expanding its block cave at the Carrapateena gold mine in South Australia after access levels for a second crusher were reached in the sub level cave ...
Bridgestone gets Otraco from Downer (0) December 3, 2021 Downer has completed the sale of Otraco to Bridgestone Mining Solutions for an enterprise value of $79 million.
Komatsu, PIMS Group giving life to coal (0) December 3, 2021 Komatsu and PIMS Group have formed an agreement that will help extend the life of multiple Queensland coal mines.
OceanaGold first production at Macraes underground (0) December 3, 2021 Golden Point underground mine at the OceanaGold Macraes operation has achieved its first production of five thousand tonnes of ore.
Coal and gas the star export performers: Pitt (0) December 3, 2021 Australia’s energy and resources exports increased by 41 per cent over the three months to October this year compared to the same period last year, according to Australian Bureau of ...
Hydro Tasmania to power King Island (0) December 2, 2021 Hydro Tasmania will receive $2 million in funding to assist with the cost of upgrading the existing public power line infrastructure on King Island.
Bolstering businesses as they cut carbon (0) December 2, 2021 Management consultancy firm Siecap Project Management and Advisory, headquartered in Brisbane, has stepped up to help businesses navigate this potentially complex transition, launching a suite of services aimed at easing ...
Top three technology trends set to disrupt mining (0) December 2, 2021 Technology is shaping the mines of tomorrow, with AspenTech, Dassault Systemès and Epiroc at the cutting-edge of the Mining, Engineering, Technology and Services (METS) sector.
Gold contribution a shining example (0) December 2, 2021 The World Gold Council (WGC) has highlighted the social and economic impact of its largest gold mining members, including a $37.9 billion contribution to GDP and exponential job creation. In a ...
MinRes, Roy Hill contract continues close ties (0) December 2, 2021 Roy Hill has contracted Mineral Resources subsidiary CSI Mining Services to work on its iron ore operation in Western Australia, continuing the companies’ strong relationship.
Metso Outotec mills into virtual reality (0) December 2, 2021 Metso Outotec is launching a virtual inspection tool for horizontal grinding mill linings, with the innovative platform utilising 3D scanning.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 2, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Newmont Corporation, DEVELOP and CSIRO.
Reconnect WA program to target skilled workers (0) December 2, 2021 The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current ...
Miner minority face dismissal on vaccine deadline (0) December 1, 2021 The Western Australian vaccination mandate has now come into effect for the resources industry, leaving a minority of workers on indefinite leave and facing unemployment.
BHP Olympic Dam awarded Copper Mark accreditation (0) December 1, 2021 BHP Olympic Dam has become the first Australian mine to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that recognises responsible production practice.
Babylon revs up WA coal industry with Premier Coal (0) December 1, 2021 Babylon Pump & Power has added another significant contract to its books, signing Premier Coal to a $16 million deal at its namesake coal mine in Western Australia.
Media leadership opportunity – mining, energy and bulk commodities (0) December 1, 2021 As the Australian mining industry continues to grow, so does the Australian Mining editorial team.
Liebherr to unveil new Kalgoorlie branch (0) December 1, 2021 Liebherr-Australia is set to open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie in January 2022, its third in Western Australia.
Hexagon and RCF Jolimont donate $1m worth of tech (0) December 1, 2021 Hexagon and RCF Jolimont have teamed up to donate $1 million worth of training and software to Curtin University and the WA School of Mines.
Weir cone crusher caters to more miners (0) December 1, 2021 Weir Minerals has released the Trio TC84XR to build upon the Trio TC live-shaft cone crusher range with higher power and capacity.
Water release to develop Queensland critical minerals (0) December 1, 2021 The Queensland Government is making thousands of litres of water available for the state’s north west, including for Multicom’s St Elmo vanadium mine near Julia Creek.
Top of the crop: November’s best mining innovations (0) November 30, 2021 A look at the most exciting mining innovations from November, featuring Komatsu, RPMGlobal, Orica and Epiroc.
NSW Critical Minerals Hub an Australian first (0) November 30, 2021 The New South Wales Government has released the state’s first Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, as part of a drive to be a global leader in the field.
CME backs historic First Nations partnership (0) November 30, 2021 The Federal Government has partnered with the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance to strengthen safeguards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, ensuring Indigenous involvement in project planning on their ...
Gold takes a well-earned break in exploration (0) November 30, 2021 Gold was down in terms of exploration expenditure for the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while iron ore made up ground by $23.8 million.
MinRes, Roy Hill, Hancock have big port plans (0) November 30, 2021 Mineral Resources has partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore hits 1000 truck bodies from Austin (0) November 30, 2021 Austin Engineering has delivered its 1000th truck body to Rio Tinto Iron Ore in WA, with the arrival of the high-performance ULTIMA truck body.
Green is good: Playing to win in a multi-trillion-dollar green-tech game (0) November 30, 2021 Industry leaders from Kirkland Lake Gold and Schneider Electric discuss the pathway to net-zero emissions in mining ahead of IMARC in late January.
Dynamic awarded six new drilling contracts (0) November 29, 2021 Dynamic Group Holdings has been awarded six short-term contracts to both its subsidiaries Dynamic Drill & Blast and Orlando Drilling.
WA mining sector helps boost royalties surplus (0) November 29, 2021 Royalty collections from the Western Australian mining industry have helped the State Government to a $4.4 billion surplus for the three months to September 30.
BHP to receive Schlam Hercules dump body supply (0) November 29, 2021 Schlam has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply its new and improved Hercules dump body to BHP Minerals Australia.
Pilbara industrial hubs to grow with lots of lots (0) November 29, 2021 Industrial hubs in Karratha and Port Hedland have been opened to new tenants, as DevelopmentWA invests in the Pilbara mining industry of Western Australia.
China reclaims top gold production title (0) November 29, 2021 Australian gold mine production declined in the third quarter of 2021 allowing China to return to the top of the world’s gold production.
Selecting the right rollers for your belt conveyor system (0) November 29, 2021 Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and ...
The best of both worlds for machine technology (0) November 29, 2021 Strata Worldwide has begun a strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK, combining for a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers.
Position Partners wins fastest growing new partner (0) November 29, 2021 Intelligent positioning solutions provider Position Partners has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing New Partner’ at the Australian Rajant Partners Summit held in Brisbane in November.
Sandfire preparing for ‘life after DeGrussa’ (0) November 26, 2021 Sandfire Resources chairman Derek La Ferla has discussed the possibility of transitioning the Western Australian DeGrussa operations from copper to gold, as the mine approaches its scheduled end of life.
QUT funding to develop AI-enabled mine rehabilitation (0) November 26, 2021 QUT has secured $1.14 million to develop Australia’s first AI-enabled mine site rehab system and new advanced materials from mining waste.
ADI mineral exploration initiative extended (0) November 26, 2021 The ADI for advancing mineral exploration, has been extended until 2025 in SA, with another $11.5 million committed to the program.
Ravenswood installs revolutionary gold assay tech (0) November 26, 2021 Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
Federal initiative to drive resources technology research (0) November 26, 2021 Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities, with a focus on resources and critical minerals technology.
Curragh to continue after dragline incident (0) November 25, 2021 Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
Iron ore teeters on $US100/t as Chinese steel chokes (0) November 25, 2021 Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 per tonne.
Palaszczuk proposes Resources Plan to 2050 (0) November 25, 2021 The Queensland Government has unveiled its Resources Industry Development Plan to transform the sector through diversification, sustainable partnerships, and regulatory efficiency.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder to assess FIFO policy (0) November 25, 2021 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking submissions on a Draft Workforce Accommodation Policy which aims to provide guidance on potential accommodation development applications, including a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
Kalgoorlie core library expanded to support mining industry (0) November 25, 2021 The Joe Lord Core Library in Kalgoorlie has been opened following its expansion as part of the COVID-19 Goldfields-Esperance Recovery Plan.
Effective dust and noise monitoring essential to worker safety (0) November 25, 2021 Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise.
Coates launches its own foundation (0) November 25, 2021 Coates has launched the Coates Foundation to provide strategy and structure to Coates’ philanthropic work and its approach to ‘giving back’ to communities.
BME gives Australia access to AXXIS (0) November 25, 2021 BME has released the next generation of its AXXIS electronic detonation system – AXXIS Titanium – to be rolled out to large mining customers across Australia.
Victorian Government blocks Fingerboards mine (0) November 24, 2021 The Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Bairnsdale in Victoria will not proceed with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne concluding the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Pioneering excellence in the mining sector (0) November 24, 2021 Ahrens’ water storage division delivers critical projects across the mining industry, including at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine.
Examining ESG goals with Industry 4.0 (0) November 24, 2021 I4 Mining have released a new report examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector, this time exploring the impact the technology can have on ESG ...
Mining industry stands strong despite challenging year (0) November 24, 2021 Australia’s International Business Survey has revealed the mining industry was financially better off this year than 12 months ago.
Monadelphous growth defies the odds (0) November 24, 2021 Monadelphous has been a standout performer in a strong mining industry throughout the pandemic, vastly expanding its workforce despite its peers suffering from labour shortages.
‘How, not how much,’ the key for battery metals: BHP (0) November 24, 2021 BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals produced – as copper demand doubles and nickel quadruples – to 2050.
Gekko to lead construction at G6M Dolphin mine (0) November 24, 2021 Group 6 Metals has executed a construction contract with Gekko Systems for the redevelopment of G6M’s Dolphin mine.
Komatsu takes on hard rock market with loader launch (0) November 24, 2021 Komatsu Australia has launched a suite of four underground loaders, a major commitment to Australia’s hard rock mining industry.
Vanadium processing plant on the cards for Queensland (0) November 24, 2021 The Queensland Government has recognised the importance of vanadium as a new economy mineral with plans for a processing plant in Townsville.
Coal could become carbon neutral with new tech (0) November 23, 2021 The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology could provide a net-zero avenue for coal by producing saleable hydrogen as a by-product, while capturing the emitted CO2.
Mining gets AI boost with new research centre (0) November 23, 2021 A new research centre to focus on next-generation AI technology has been launched at the AIML at the University of Adelaide.
Northern Star lights up KCGM with power grab (0) November 23, 2021 Northern Star has solidified the power supply to the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), taking the option to purchase Newmont Corporation’s power business.
Caterpillar launches hydrogen backup power for data centres (0) November 23, 2021 Caterpillar has announced a three-year project with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems to demonstrate hydrogen backup power at data centres.
Skilled immigration to bolster resources sector (0) November 23, 2021 Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
Demystifying ESG to enhance value creation for miners (0) November 22, 2021 Matthew Fifield from Pacific Road Capital shares insights on ESG investing ahead of the International Mining and Resources Conference – January 31 until February 2.
Orica, Alpha HPA join Rio Tinto greener pastures commitment (0) November 22, 2021 Orica and Alpha HPA have joined Rio Tinto in signing a statement of cooperation with the government, to pave the way to clean energy.
Haver & Boecker Niagara drop new liners (0) November 22, 2021 Haver & Boecker Niagara has introduced its new Drop Guard wear liners that are a significant timesaver compared to traditional liners.
Coronado halts Curragh operations to investigate incident (0) November 22, 2021 Coronado has temporarily suspended operations at its Curragh mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin following an incident with a coal mine worker.
New Hope stays positive on coal demand (0) November 22, 2021 New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia’s coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
Strandline secures mine-to-ship services with Qube (0) November 22, 2021 Strandline Resources has signed Qube Bulk for haulage and logistics at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia, covering all 2.25 million tonnes produced over 10 years.
MMG revises tailings facility to avoid Rosebery closure (0) November 19, 2021 MMG has submitted a revised referral under the EPBC Act for preliminary works of a new TSF at South Marionoak to avoid closure by 2024.
‘Not my first rodeo’, Ellison bullish at MinRes (0) November 19, 2021 Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has given a staunch presentation at an annual general meeting, outlining how MinRes would muscle its way towards low-cost, high-volume operations.
First Quantum cuts red ribbon at Ravensthorpe (0) November 19, 2021 First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME (0) November 19, 2021 The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on ...
Roy Hill expands Pilbara network, Aqura partnership (0) November 18, 2021 Roy Hill has contracted Aqura Technologies to provide a private 4G LTE network expansion at its Pilbara iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
Wagners to provide McArthur River haulage services (0) November 18, 2021 Wagners has secured a contract to haul zinc and lead from McArthur River mine to the Bing Bong Loading Facility and Mount Isa Mines.
Monadelphous secures BHP, Rio Tinto contracts (0) November 18, 2021 Monadelphous has secured new contracts with BHP and Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of WA worth approximately $110 million.
Quantum leap: Feds make major tech investment (0) November 18, 2021 The Federal Government has invested in future quantum technologies with the release of the Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, focussing on mining, defence, and communications.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) November 18, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Bellevue Gold, Swift and Bisalloy Steel.
Survey: Environmental technology in sustainability (0) November 17, 2021 This survey seeks to understand how industry uses technology in environmental rehabilitation and restoration efforts, including land rehabilitation, species protection and carbon sequestration.
Austral in ‘full swing’ with first blast at Anthill (0) November 17, 2021 Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
Permit changes set to benefit opal industry (0) November 17, 2021 The Queensland Government has introduced shorter exploration grants for explorers in the state’s opal fields in an effort to free up land faster for boulder opal mining.
Victorian exploration licence applications open for comment (0) November 17, 2021 Four mineral exploration licence applications are opening for public comment following the North Central Victorian Goldfield Ground Release.
RPMGlobal goes hybrid for HAULSIM software (0) November 17, 2021 RPMGlobal has developed its mining simulation platform in partnership with major mining companies to include hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.
Orica WebGen 200 set for commercial release after trial success (0) November 17, 2021 Orica has reported the successful first production blast for WebGen 200 at a customer site in Moose Creek Quarry in Canada.
Micromine reveals end-to-end digital ecosystem (0) November 17, 2021 Micromine reveals a new strategy to improve product clarity, deliver end-to-end, integrated digital solutions, and better serve its clients.
Victoria gold production at 100-year high (0) November 16, 2021 Gold mining in Victoria is booming with annual production over 2019-20 reaching the highest yearly level since 1906.
Coal down but not out: COP26, Morrison (0) November 16, 2021 Australia’s coal industry is fighting hard to assure itself that a ‘phasing down’ of coal power, as agreed upon at COP26, would not mean the end of coal altogether.
Clough construction plays its part at South Flank (0) November 16, 2021 Clough has completed the construction of an ore-handling plant (OHP) at BHP’s South Flank project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
SRG secures short-term with Roy Hill, Rio Tinto (0) November 16, 2021 SRG Global has secured seven contracts with multiple Tier 1 clients for its asset services segment, including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and at major Western Australian nickel and cobalt ...
SCEE ramps up village security for BHP (0) November 16, 2021 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Gold price spike brings value for smart business (0) November 15, 2021 Spot gold prices have hit another five-month high – the second time in 2021 they’ve peaked at such an interval – reaching $US1866 ($2544) per ounce to end Friday, November ...