Paringa raises funds for US coal prospect (0) December 12, 2016 Paringa Resources will raise $8 million on the ASX to fund development of the Poplar Grove coal project in the United States.
Canadian lithium developer MetalsTech to float on the ASX (0) December 12, 2016 MetalsTech has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the ASX, with shareholders of strategic partner Lithium Australia having priority to participate.
The Driving Forces Behind Rising Contract Prices (0) December 12, 2016 Has your business been ‘shopping around’ for a new electricity contract? Is your current retailer trying to re-sign you for another three years at higher rates than what you’ve been ...
Victorian Government sued over fracking ban (0) December 9, 2016 Lakes Oil is suing the Victorian Government for $2.7 billion in damages following the state’s ban on gas exploration.
Iron ore jumps past $US80 (0) December 9, 2016 Iron ore has continued to have a stellar week, settling at $US81.90 a tonne overnight, according to the Steel Index.
BHP Billiton locks in technology partnership with Hatch (0) December 9, 2016 BHP Billiton and technology company Hatch have entered into a collaborative development partnership, which will aim to accelerate the development and deployment of technological advances in mining and mineral processing.
Traditional owners to launch more legal action against Adani (0) December 8, 2016 The Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) traditional owners plan to conduct more legal action against Adani’s Carmichael coal mine, with claims it disregards their native title rights.
Fatal incident at Las Bambas (0) December 8, 2016 A contractor has died at MMG’s majority-owned Las Bambas copper mine in Peru.
Schaeffler honoured at Bulk Handling Awards (0) December 7, 2016 Schaeffler received a highly commended award at the 2016 Bulk Handling Awards ceremony for two of its maintenance solutions.
Roy Hill to boost workforce by up to 600 (0) December 7, 2016 Roy Hill plans to employ up to 600 workers over the next year and a half as it increases production at its Pilbara operations.
Adani commits to local workforce for Carmichael project (0) December 7, 2016 Adani will focus on sourcing employees for its Carmichael coal project workforce from regional Queensland and will not use foreign workers on 457 visas.
Origin to divest assets into new oil and gas business (0) December 6, 2016 Origin Energy has announced plans to divest its upstream business assets in an effort to reduce debt and focus on its energy markets and gas business.
BHP secures Gulf of Mexico deal with Pemex (0) December 6, 2016 BHP Billiton has won a bid to acquire a majority share in the deep-water Trion oil field project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Minbos to acquire Angolan phosphate partner (0) December 6, 2016 Phosphate developer Minbos Resources has agreed to buy its Angolan joint venture partner, Petril Phosphate, in a deal worth $20 million.
Greenfields exploration rises in Australia (0) December 6, 2016 The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that greenfields exploration activity has increased over the past six months.
Gold price volatility impacts Dacian Gold funding plans (0) December 5, 2016 Dacian Gold has completed a $26 million share placement that it will use to fund the ongoing development and exploration of the Mount Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Miners memorial monument to be built in Ipswich (0) December 5, 2016 A new Miners Memorial Monument will be built in Ipswich, Queensland to commemorate the sacrifice and contribution of miners in the state.
Toro Energy managing director moves on (0) December 5, 2016 Toro Energy’s Vanessa Guthrie has left the company after five years, including nearly four as managing director and chief executive officer.
Red River on track for Thalanga restart in 2017 (0) December 5, 2016 The Melbourne-based company has secured a $30 million share placement to fund the restart of production at the Thalanga zinc mine in Queensland.
Mining Industry Challenges Put Business Solutions In The Box Seat (0) December 3, 2016 Achieving or exceeding KPIs while streamlining existing purposes is pivotal for Australian miners, especially since the mining sector has moved on from the build stage and into process optimisation.
In fact, ...
Genesee & Wyoming Australia finalise GRail acquisition (0) December 2, 2016 Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has completed its $1.14 billion acquisition of Glencore Rail (GRail) in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
Whirlwind week for iron ore prices (0) December 2, 2016 Iron ore prices have been tumultuous this week; soaring past $80 then slumping, before rising once more.
Rio Tinto faces probe into Mozambique operations (0) December 2, 2016 Rio Tinto has confirmed reports that it is under investigation by the US Securities Exchange Committee (SEC) over an impairment in its 2012 accounts in Mozambique.
BP commits to Mad Dog project as BHP considers decision (0) December 2, 2016 BP is moving forward with the US-based Mad Dog oil project, which includes BHP Billiton as a key partner, at a considerably lower development cost.
Iluka ends Brazilian joint venture with Vale (0) December 2, 2016 Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has abandoned plans to develop the Tapira titanium project with Vale in Brazil.
Komatsu enters freight forwarding deal (0) December 1, 2016 Komatsu Australia has signed a three-year freight forwarding contract with DB Schenker to import equipment into Australia from Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, Norway, and the US.
WA Government adds funding for 42 exploration projects (0) December 1, 2016 A further $4.75 million in funding has been committed to the Western Australian Government’s exploration incentive scheme’s (EIS) co-funded drilling program.
MICROMINE celebrates 30 years of Intuitive Mining Solutions (0) December 1, 2016 This year MICROMINE celebrates its 30th Anniversary. Since its beginning in 1986, MICROMINE’s mission has been to provide high quality products and services that create value for exploration and mining ...
Oil prices soar on OPEC plan to lower production (0) December 1, 2016 Global oil prices surged significantly overnight after OPEC took the surprising move to cut production from January next year.
APPEA backs ‘timely’ petroleum tax review (0) November 30, 2016 The industry body has expressed support for the Australian Government’s decision to review the petroleum tax system in the country.
Traprock Mining taps market ahead of listing (0) November 30, 2016 The Brisbane-based company has launched a $6.5 million initial public offering (IPO) as it prepares to list on the ASX.
BHP Billiton and Vale iron out Samarco dispute (0) November 30, 2016 Vale, with joint venture partner BHP Billiton, expects to reveal when the Samarco iron ore mine in Brazil will restart in December.
Kingston Resources considers WA gold mine acquisition (0) November 29, 2016 Kingston Resources has secured an agreement that could see it acquire a 75 per cent interest in Trillbar Resources’ Livingston gold project in Western Australia.
Iron ore sails through $US80 (0) November 29, 2016 The iron ore price has topped $US80 a tonne for the first time in more than two years.
Doubt builds over Iluka deal with Sierra Rutile (0) November 29, 2016 Iluka Resources has delayed its proposed takeover of Sierra Rutile after identifying geotechnical issues with the West African company’s tailings dams.
Doray Minerals managing director quits (0) November 25, 2016 Doray Minerals’ founder and managing director Allan Kelly has resigned from the company after seven-and-a-half years.
Nifty Copper fined over rock fall death (0) November 25, 2016 Nifty Copper, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Minerals, has been fined $60,000 following the death of an underground worker at the Nifty Copper mine last year.
Australia leads growth in global mining deals: EY (0) November 25, 2016 The number of mining deals in Australia is rising, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) third quarter global mining and metals M&A activity report.
Could commodities suffer from the Trump effect? (0) November 24, 2016 Trump heading closer to presidency has seen a rally in metal and oil prices, further strengthened by the strong US dollar.
Cairn Hill revival to create employment in Coober Pedy (0) November 24, 2016 Cu-River Mining’s new mining and processing operation at Cairn Hill near Coober Pedy in South Australia is set to create 60 jobs in the region.
EPA clears the way for Fortescue mine expansion (0) November 24, 2016 Fortescue Metals has been given the environmental go-ahead to expand the Solomon iron ore operation in Western Australia.
RungePincockMinarco to provide software for major zinc miner (0) November 23, 2016 Glencore’s majority owned company Kazzinc, one of the world’s largest zinc miners and Kazakhstan’s largest gold miner, has selected RungePincockMinarco (RPM) software to boost productivity.
Galaxy prepares for mining at Mt Cattlin (0) November 23, 2016 Galaxy Resources has awarded an equipment contract at the Mt Cattlin spodumene project ahead of a start to mining in December.
Rio Tinto to cut jobs in Western Australia (0) November 21, 2016 Rio Tinto will be cutting more jobs from it iron ore division in WA, with positions at its head office in Perth to be targeted first.
High-voltage motor series launched (0) November 21, 2016 Siemens’ new high-voltage motor series, Simotics HV HP, is able to cover an extended power range of up to 70 megawatts (MW).
Flinders Mines approved for expanded iron ore project (0) November 21, 2016 Flinders Mines has received approval from the Department of Environment and Energy for expanded operations at its Pilbara iron ore project.
Next-gen screening machine for bulk dry materials (0) November 18, 2016 Haver & Boecker Australia have launched its next generation Niagrara M-Class screening machine for classifying dry bulk materials.
Mining union calls on new QRC CEO for more black lung support (0) November 17, 2016 The CFMEU mining and energy division has called on new Queensland Resources Council CEO Ian Macfarlane to provide further financial support to victims of black lung.
Santos enters PNG exploration deal (0) November 17, 2016 Santos has signed an agreement to farm-in for a 20 per cent interest in a Papua New Guinea exploration licence from both ExxonMobil and Oil Search.
Rio executive heads roll after Simandou scandal (0) November 17, 2016 Rio Tinto has axed energy and minerals chief executive Alan Davies and legal and regulatory affairs group executive Debra Valentine following the Africa payments scandal.
SA Energy Prices Bounce Back But Is The Crisis Really Over? (0) November 17, 2016 It’s now been several months since the South Australian July energy price crisis – but its impact may continue for a long time to come. And SA businesses whose electricity ...
Goulburn quarrying and recycling open day a success (0) November 16, 2016 Lincon Group’s quarrying and recycling Open Day in Goulburn last week was a success, with visitors travelling from as far as Western Australia to attend.
Woodside completes Scarborough assets acquisition (0) November 16, 2016 Woodside has completed its acquisition of half of BHP’s Scarborough assets in the Carnarvon Basin in offshore Western Australia.
New metal detection technology strikes gold (0) November 16, 2016 Prospectors hoping to fund their retirement can now successfully search for gold in past locations with the help of a new, larger super-coil.
Rio’s Hope Downs to halt operations over Christmas (0) November 15, 2016 Workers at Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs 4 mine will be sent home during Christmas as part of the company’s efforts to cut operating costs.
Huawei sets sights on oil and gas (0) November 15, 2016 Huawei continues to expand into the oil and gas sector, exhibiting industry solutions at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2016.
Siemens and Bentley form strategic alliance, joint investments (0) November 14, 2016 Siemens and Bentley Systems have announced a strategic alliance agreement to advance infrastructure project delivery and asset performance in complementary business areas.
Proposed WA iron ore tax could cost thousands of jobs (0) November 14, 2016 The Minerals Council of Australia has savaged the WA Nationals’ proposed iron ore tax, after its commissioned Deloitte report found the tax would cost 7,200 jobs.
Wholesale Energy Purchasing Delivers BIG SAVINGS to Industries (0) November 11, 2016 Electricity is one of the major costs for businesses – a cost commonly perceived as a permanent burden on the bottom line. Short of reducing production, most CFOs assume there ...
NSW Scandium mine given the green light (0) November 11, 2016 The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved the development of EMC Metals’ Nyngan Scandium Mine project in New South Wales.
Adani aims for Carmichael mine construction next year (0) November 11, 2016 Adani expects the Carmichael project to begin construction next year, following the Queensland Government’s decision to exempt it from new water legislation.
Pilbara Minerals in Lithium shipping deal with China (0) November 11, 2016 Pilbara Minerals has signed an offtake agreement to supply crushed but not processed direct shipping ore (DSO) to Chinese lithium producer Shandong Ruifu.
BHP calls for stronger resources industry support (0) November 11, 2016 BHP Australia minerals boss Mike Henry has called on resource leaders to do a better job of promoting the industry’s innovation, bright future, and economic contribution.
Thyssenkrupp opens new facility in the Pilbara (0) November 11, 2016 Thyssenkrupp has launched a new facility in Port Hedland to increase the maintenance and repair services for processing plants in the Pilbara.
FLSmidth wins Kwinana lithium equipment contract (0) November 10, 2016 FLSmidth has signed a deal to provide pyroprocessing and comminution equipment for Tianqi Lithium Australia’s lithium processing plant to be located in Kwinana, WA.
Iron ore soars to nearly $US71 a tonne (0) November 10, 2016 Iron ore has rallied to a 12 month high of nearly $US71 a tonne while other metals including nickel, copper, and zinc have also surged, according to the AFR.
Carmichael mine saved from new groundwater laws (0) November 10, 2016 The Queensland Government has passed new laws ordering all mines currently under development to obtain a groundwater licence, with the exemption of Adani’s Carmichael mine.
New Explosion Proof Pneumatic Impact Wrenches Released (0) November 10, 2016 The oil and gas industry is one of the most hazardous working environments, particularly with handling of flammable fuel gases. As the percentage of fuel gasses, mists, and vapours – ...
QLD govt pushes ban on 100 per cent FIFO workers (0) November 9, 2016 Queensland natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has introduced to state parliament proposed laws banning 100 per cent FIFO workers on new large resource projects.
Rig-mounted hydraulic breaker with increased impact energy (0) November 9, 2016 International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has launched the RX12, a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker for carriers between 9-15 tonnes.
Blair Athol mine life extended (0) November 9, 2016 The Blair Athol mine has received a two year mine life extension, with the reopening to create up to 300 jobs for Queensland’s Clermont community.
National plan to boost Australia’s METS sector launched (2) November 9, 2016 The new 10 Year Sector Competitiveness Plan to improve the growth of Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services sector was launched at IMARC yesterday.
CSIRO enters mining research partnership (0) November 8, 2016 CSIRO and and CRCMining have entered a research partnership to create the mining innovation powerhouse, Mining3.
Mine worker dies after steel bucket incident (0) November 8, 2016 A worker has died at the Lightning Ridge underground opal mine in north west NSW after he was fatally hit by a steel bucket.
Caterpillar partners with Aussie hub in innovation deal (0) November 8, 2016 Caterpillar subsidiary, Caterpillar Ventures, has partnered with Australia’s CORE Resources Innovation Hub to connect startup communities and corporate networks to international opportunities in the resources sector.
Expressions of Interest Are Now Open For Bosich Rear Axle Low Loader (0) November 8, 2016 Under Instructions from a Major Financier, TIGER ASSET GROUP is now accepting Expression of Interest applications for the purchase of a 2006 BOSICH Rax Low Loader Float.
With a load capacity ...
Jury dumps SA nuclear waste proposal (0) November 7, 2016 A citizen’s jury has rejected the proposal to develop a high-level nuclear waste dump in South Australia.
Luxembourg ramps up space mining plans (0) November 7, 2016 Luxembourg has entered a 25 million Euro investment and corporation agreement with US asteroid mining company Planetary Resources to explore resources on near-Earth asteroids.
Safety Without Compromise (0) November 4, 2016 There are a number of factors competing for priority when completing a drilling job for a mine. While safety is the primary focus for good contractors, cost and time frames ...
Black lung parliamentary inquiry heads to Ipswich (0) November 4, 2016 The next round of hearings for the Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis select committee’s inquiry into the resurgence of black lung is being held in Ipswich, Queensland today.
Lincom Group to host quarrying and recycling Open Day (0) November 4, 2016 Lincom Group will host an Open Day event at Divall’s Carrick Quarry in Goulburn, NSW, on November 8 – 9 for quarrying and recycling applications.
South32 acquires Peabody’s Metropolitan mine (0) November 4, 2016 South32 has entered a US$200 million agreement to acquire Peabody’s Metropolitan Colliery along with a 16.67 per cent interest in the Port Kembla Coal Terminal.
Anglo Coal found guilty after Grasstree mine death (0) November 3, 2016 Anglo Coal has pleaded guilty for failing its safety obligations after the death of an electrician at its Grasstree mine in 2014, Central Queensland News reports.
Sufferers drop Rio Tinto from cancer lawsuit (0) November 3, 2016 The cancer sufferers who claimed their use of talcum powder obtained from Rio Tinto’s talc mines caused their condition have dropped their case against the company.
Chinese coal mine explosion: all 33 dead (0) November 3, 2016 All of the 33 miners trapped underground after a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine have been found dead following the incident on Monday.
Plant simulation software for minerals processing (0) November 3, 2016 Haver & Boecker have released plant simulation and optimisation software NIAflow for mineral processing and quarry operations.
Main burner valves for oil and gas (0) November 3, 2016 Emerson has released the Fisher Type 119EZ and 119EZS main burner valves for burner systems used in oil and gas production.
Dust suppression solution for unsealed trafficked areas (0) November 2, 2016 Australian dust management company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has developed Rapid, a dust suppressant for unsealed trafficked areas on mining sites that improves dust control efficiencies.
New mineral unearthed in Tanzania (0) November 2, 2016 A new mineral has been discovered in the Merelani mining district in Tanzania – dubbed merelaniite.
Glencore to restart Integra underground mine (0) November 2, 2016 Glencore has announced plans to restart mining at the Integra underground coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley for two years, creating up to 275 new jobs.
GE and Baker Hughes partner for combined oil and gas company (0) November 1, 2016 GE’s oil and gas business and supplier of oilfield services, products, technology and systems Baker Hughes are combining to create an oilfield technology company.
The future of mining on display at IMARC (1) November 1, 2016 The International Mining and Resources Conference will be held in Melbourne next week, addressing the need to improve productivity and optimise operations amid low commodity prices.
Arrium Mining partnership to upgrade iron ore waste (0) November 1, 2016 CDE Mining has partnered with Arrium Mining to process and convert almost 17 million tons of low grade iron ore fines in waste dumps into saleable product.
Gas explosion in Chinese coal mine kills 15 (0) November 1, 2016 At least 15 people have died and 18 are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in south western China yesterday.
Sunshine State sees ray of hope with copper mine opening (0) October 31, 2016 The new $640 million copper mine near Cloncurry is being touted as another sign that Queensland has finally begun to overcome the worldwide resources price slump, according to the state ...
Light, fully-rugged Toughpad tablet released (0) October 31, 2016 Panasonic has launched the world’s lightest fully-rugged Android 10.1” Toughpad tablet, for protection against drops and shocks, heat and cold, vibration, contamination, dust, and rain.
EPO issued against mothballed QLD uranium mine (0) October 31, 2016 Uranium Mineral Ventures Incorporated has received an environmental protection order (EPO) to further safeguard against the release of contaminants from the non-operational Ben Lomond uranium mine.
Rio Tinto selling stake in Simandou to China (0) October 31, 2016 Rio Tinto is selling its stake in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine to Chinalco in a deal that will be worth between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion.
Rio was the highest ...
Vulnerability found in Schneider Electric’s ICS software (0) October 28, 2016 Users of Schneider Electric’s Unity Pro software are urged to download an upgrade, after a vulnerability was discovered in the software.
According to Indegy Labs, the vulnerability in Unity Pro allows ...
Mine rehabilitation could create thousands of jobs (1) October 28, 2016 A mine rehabilitation reform campaign has recommended the introduction of an independent authority to rehabilitate abandoned mine sites, which could create thousands of jobs in mining precincts that were badly ...
Mine companies could cost WA Govt $2.4 billion (0) October 28, 2016 Western Australian mining companies could cost the state government up to $2.4 billion if they decide to fight the proposed $5-a-tonne ‘levy’ on iron ore exports.
The fee, which up until ...
GE and Komatsu announce extended 10-year partnership (0) October 28, 2016 Komatsu and GE have announced a ten-year partnership agreement to provide electrical remanufacturing services for mining equipment and vehicles.
At Komatsu’s Welshpool facility in Perth, GE will apply expertise to the ...
Eyewash solution for on site safety (0) October 27, 2016 Tobin’s Eyewash Systems are designed to be a quick and safe way to wash chemicals from the eyes.
National health and safety law harmonisation failing (0) October 27, 2016 According to a story today in Lawyers Weekly, the Model Work Health and Safety Act that was introduced in 2011 has failed to unify the various state-based health and safety ...
Mobile wireless monitor for industrial safety (0) October 27, 2016 Honeywell has announced the next generation of its AreaRAE Plus multi-threat monitor to help connected workers and safety managers make faster and more informed safety decisions.
WA iron ore pit will be inundated with water within days (0) October 27, 2016 The sea wall that separates an iron ore mine on Cockatoo Island from the Kimberley waters is at risk of collapse, after liquidators of Pluton Resources turned off the pumps ...
Wireless sub – technology for smarter, faster drilling (0) October 27, 2016 Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) has signed a licencing agreement for its technology for monitoring and optimising diamond drilling – the Wireless Sub – with Boart Longyear, ...
Iceland finds powerful energy source in volcanoes (0) October 26, 2016 Iceland is drilling into volcanoes to tap the energy created by magma, which could act as an innovative new form of renewable energy.
The Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) is currently ...
Terex Cranes announce new president (0) October 26, 2016 Terex Corporation has announced that Steve Filipov will assume the role of President of Terex Cranes effective immediately.
Filipov will also continue with his responsibilities as President of the Terex Material ...
Galaxy receives approvals to export from Esperance Port (0) October 26, 2016 Galaxy Resources has received key approvals from the Department of Environment Regulations and the Southern Ports Authority to export spodumene, produced at its Mt Cattlin Project, from SPA Port of ...
Current-limiting circuit breaker offer fast-acting protection (0) October 26, 2016 Industrial automation customers can improve their short-circuit protection with a new line of current-limiting, moulded-case circuit breakers, claims Rockwell Automation.
The line expands the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140G moulded-case circuit breakers and ...
Coal price soars, sees mines reopen (0) October 25, 2016 The current surge in coal prices has signalled positivity in the resources sector, leading to announcements of mines reopening both in Australia and overseas.
Isolation solution for bulk handling and minerals processing (0) October 25, 2016 Air Springs Supply has released Marsh Mellow springs, a maintenance-free alternative to metal springs that do not require lubrication and will not suffer permanent compression.
Winners of the 2016 Prospect Awards (0) October 24, 2016 The 13th annual Prospect Awards took place this year in Sydney, celebrating the best of mining in Australia.
Man dies after mine collapse in Queensland (0) October 24, 2016 A 62-year-old man has died after a makeshift mine collapsed on him in the remote outback area of Opalton.
Experience To Take On The Challenges (0) October 24, 2016 When it comes to safely delivering a successful drilling project there are a number of factors involved. Company safety culture, experience and a willingness to listen to and understand the ...
Evolution Mining fined after worker’s legs crushed (0) October 21, 2016 Evolution Mining, formerly La Mancha Resources, has been fined $95,000 after a worker’s legs were crushed by falling rocks at the Frog’s Leg gold mine.
QLD rock sample library expanded to boost exploration (1) October 21, 2016 Natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has officially opened the expanded Exploration Data Centre in Brisbane, hosting Queensland’s largest rock sample library.
Genesee & Wyoming Australia win Glencore rail assets (0) October 21, 2016 Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has entered an agreement to acquire Glencore Rail (GRail) for $1.14 billion, beating earlier bids from Pacific National and Aurizon.
BHP says 50 per cent of its workers will be women by 2025 (0) October 20, 2016 BHP Billiton has announced its plan to make half its workforce women by 2025, in the lead up to the company’s annual general meeting in London today.
Liquid dispersant for increased road surface life (0) October 19, 2016 Australian fine particle management company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has released RT20 Dynamic, a liquid soil compaction aid to increase road surface life.
iSeekplant Endorsements – Changing The Face of Plant Hire (0) October 19, 2016
With yet another major product announcement – iSeekplant are back at it again. Not too long ago, the company went live with their Endorsements system, which solves the hassle of ...
Whitehaven Coal records increased coal output (0) October 18, 2016 Whitehaven Coal has recorded an increase in coal output following the release of their September quarterly report.
Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman to retire (0) October 18, 2016 Caterpillar chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman will retire from March next year after working for more than 41 years in the company.
WEARBACK: the transfer chute solution for reducing OPEX spend (0) October 18, 2016 WEARX’s WEARBACK transfer chute is the solution for maximising chute availability and eliminating significant down time costs.
Poorly designed transfer chutes lead to costly downtime caused by blockages, spillage, skirt wear ...
Rock drill attachment for increased production (0) October 17, 2016 Joy Global has released the Montabert rock drill attachment, the CPA 295, to increase the production rate of conventional drill rigs.
Macmahon CEO resigns, replacement announced (0) October 17, 2016 Sybrandt van Dyk is stepping down as Macmahon CEO next month, to be replaced by Michael Finnegan, the company’s current general manager of surface mining.
Black lung parliamentary inquiry begins in QLD (0) October 14, 2016 The CFMEU has welcomed the first day of public hearings for the Queensland parliamentary inquiry into black lung held in Brisbane today.
Oil setting up a comeback (0) October 14, 2016 Oil prices have crept up higher after with recent figures showing hefty draws in diesel and petrol, offsetting the first crude inventory build in six weeks.
WA uranium chase: the race for approval (0) October 14, 2016 Proponents of uranium mines in Western Australia are racing to gain environmental approvals ahead of the state election, according to the Conservation Council of Western Australia.
BP exits oil drilling in Great Australian Bight (1601) October 13, 2016 BP has opted out of its exploration drilling program in the Great Australian Bight (GAB), sparking frustration from the South Australian Government.
A group of 21 high-ranking South Australians have called on politicians to continue exploring the development of the proposed nuclear repository.
Thailand’s government has passed a mineral bill allowing the legal operation of gold mines in the country, weeks before the closure of Kingsgate’s Chatree gold mine.
Paringa Resources will raise $8 million on the ASX to fund development of the Poplar Grove coal project in the United States.
MetalsTech has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the ASX, with shareholders of strategic partner Lithium Australia having priority to participate.
Has your business been ‘shopping around’ for a new electricity contract? Is your current retailer trying to re-sign you for another three years at higher rates than what you’ve been ...
Mount Gibson Iron has received approval to develop the Iron Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Lakes Oil is suing the Victorian Government for $2.7 billion in damages following the state’s ban on gas exploration.
Iron ore has continued to have a stellar week, settling at $US81.90 a tonne overnight, according to the Steel Index.
BHP Billiton and technology company Hatch have entered into a collaborative development partnership, which will aim to accelerate the development and deployment of technological advances in mining and mineral processing.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $100 million exploring for the future program.
The Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) traditional owners plan to conduct more legal action against Adani’s Carmichael coal mine, with claims it disregards their native title rights.
A contractor has died at MMG’s majority-owned Las Bambas copper mine in Peru.
Australia’s mining industry faced its highest effective tax rate in almost a decade in 2014-15, according to new research.
Brockman Mining has selected Engenium to provide project management consultant (PMC) services at its Maverick iron ore project in the Pilbara.
Oil and gas company Santos has launched a new strategy that will see it focus on its key assets and spin off its non-core business into a new company.
Schaeffler received a highly commended award at the 2016 Bulk Handling Awards ceremony for two of its maintenance solutions.
Iluka Resources’ $375 million takeover of Sierra Rutile will go ahead after concerns about the West African company’s tailings dams were resolved.
Roy Hill plans to employ up to 600 workers over the next year and a half as it increases production at its Pilbara operations.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is taking measures to help ensure an incident like the Samarco tailings dam failure does not happen again.
Adani will focus on sourcing employees for its Carmichael coal project workforce from regional Queensland and will not use foreign workers on 457 visas.
The Australia Institute has called for support of the proposed iron ore tax in Western Australia, considering it “fair” and “affordable”.
Origin Energy has announced plans to divest its upstream business assets in an effort to reduce debt and focus on its energy markets and gas business.
BHP Billiton has won a bid to acquire a majority share in the deep-water Trion oil field project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Phosphate developer Minbos Resources has agreed to buy its Angolan joint venture partner, Petril Phosphate, in a deal worth $20 million.
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that greenfields exploration activity has increased over the past six months.
Nominations for the 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards are now open, celebrating the best of the best in Australia’s mining industry.
Dacian Gold has completed a $26 million share placement that it will use to fund the ongoing development and exploration of the Mount Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
A new Miners Memorial Monument will be built in Ipswich, Queensland to commemorate the sacrifice and contribution of miners in the state.
Adani’s Carmichael coal project in Queensland has received approval for a rail line and workers camp – its final major state and federal government approval.
Toro Energy’s Vanessa Guthrie has left the company after five years, including nearly four as managing director and chief executive officer.
The Melbourne-based company has secured a $30 million share placement to fund the restart of production at the Thalanga zinc mine in Queensland.
Achieving or exceeding KPIs while streamlining existing purposes is pivotal for Australian miners, especially since the mining sector has moved on from the build stage and into process optimisation.
In fact, ...
Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has completed its $1.14 billion acquisition of Glencore Rail (GRail) in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
Iron ore prices have been tumultuous this week; soaring past $80 then slumping, before rising once more.
Rio Tinto has confirmed reports that it is under investigation by the US Securities Exchange Committee (SEC) over an impairment in its 2012 accounts in Mozambique.
BP is moving forward with the US-based Mad Dog oil project, which includes BHP Billiton as a key partner, at a considerably lower development cost.
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has abandoned plans to develop the Tapira titanium project with Vale in Brazil.
Azure Minerals has upgraded the silver resource for the Mesa de Plata deposit at the Alacrán gold-silver-copper project in Mexico.
Komatsu Australia has signed a three-year freight forwarding contract with DB Schenker to import equipment into Australia from Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, Norway, and the US.
Superior Industries has launched a new attrition mill within its line of washing and classifying machinery.
A further $4.75 million in funding has been committed to the Western Australian Government’s exploration incentive scheme’s (EIS) co-funded drilling program.
This year MICROMINE celebrates its 30th Anniversary. Since its beginning in 1986, MICROMINE’s mission has been to provide high quality products and services that create value for exploration and mining ...
Global oil prices surged significantly overnight after OPEC took the surprising move to cut production from January next year.
The industry body has expressed support for the Australian Government’s decision to review the petroleum tax system in the country.
The Federal Government has launched a review into Australia’s underperforming petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT).
The Brisbane-based company has launched a $6.5 million initial public offering (IPO) as it prepares to list on the ASX.
Lucapa Diamond has received approval for a new five-year kimberlite exploration licence at the Lulo diamond project in Angola.
Vale, with joint venture partner BHP Billiton, expects to reveal when the Samarco iron ore mine in Brazil will restart in December.
Kingston Resources has secured an agreement that could see it acquire a 75 per cent interest in Trillbar Resources’ Livingston gold project in Western Australia.
The iron ore price has topped $US80 a tonne for the first time in more than two years.
The Perth-based company plans to use the funds raised to develop its 100 per cent-owned project in Western Australia.
Komatsu Australia has expanded its dozer range with the release of three new machines featuring the intelligent Machine Control (iMC) system.
Nickel miner Western Areas has secured another off-take contract, this time with an existing customer, BHP Billiton’s Nickel West.
Australian gold production was marginally higher in the September quarter despite poor weather affecting some operations in the eastern states.
Nickel miner Western Areas has secured a three-year agreement to supply nickel to China’s Tsingshan Group.
Komatsu Australia’s new intelligent machine control (iMC) excavator features a factory-integrated 3D GNSS machine control and guidance system.
Doray Minerals’ founder and managing director Allan Kelly has resigned from the company after seven-and-a-half years.
Kin Mining has signed an exclusivity agreement with Gold Fields for the potential acquisition of its Lawlers processing plant in Western Australia.
Nifty Copper, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Minerals, has been fined $60,000 following the death of an underground worker at the Nifty Copper mine last year.
As the Samarco joint venture considers reopening the mine, BHP Billiton has cleared US$181 million in funding for remediation work at the site.
The number of mining deals in Australia is rising, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) third quarter global mining and metals M&A activity report.
Current Fortescue Metals operations director Nick Cernotta will join the board of Pilbara Minerals at the start of 2017.
Trump heading closer to presidency has seen a rally in metal and oil prices, further strengthened by the strong US dollar.
Cu-River Mining’s new mining and processing operation at Cairn Hill near Coober Pedy in South Australia is set to create 60 jobs in the region.
Rio Tinto has outlined a long-term strategy that will deliver an additional $5 billion in cash flow over the next five years.
Fortescue Metals has been given the environmental go-ahead to expand the Solomon iron ore operation in Western Australia.
Both iron ore and steel have surged in China after investors scooped up commodities that were cheapened by a period of losses.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is optimistic about the economies of major mining states, Western Australia and Queensland.
Glencore’s majority owned company Kazzinc, one of the world’s largest zinc miners and Kazakhstan’s largest gold miner, has selected RungePincockMinarco (RPM) software to boost productivity.
Australia’s mid-tier mining companies are staging a comeback after surviving the industry downturn, according to PwC analysis.
Galaxy Resources has awarded an equipment contract at the Mt Cattlin spodumene project ahead of a start to mining in December.
Dacian Gold is hopeful that the Mt Morgans gold project will start producing in 2018.
Software company Promapp will provide its cloud-based business process management solution for Roy Hill in WA.
The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to permanently ban fracking in the state.
The Burbanks gold mine in Western Australia has a new owner after Kidman Resources decided to sell the operation.
Rio Tinto will be cutting more jobs from it iron ore division in WA, with positions at its head office in Perth to be targeted first.
Newcrest and Randgold have entered an agreement to create an exploration joint venture in the south east of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.
Rio Tinto has transferred more than 2000ha of land in NSW’s Lower Hunter region to the state government for permanent conservation.
Siemens’ new high-voltage motor series, Simotics HV HP, is able to cover an extended power range of up to 70 megawatts (MW).
Flinders Mines has received approval from the Department of Environment and Energy for expanded operations at its Pilbara iron ore project.
Thirty future “superstars” of the mining exploration industry will take part in an intensive three-week course in South Australia this month.
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has welcomed the South Australian government’s support of recommendations of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is providing $1.14 million in mining engineering scholarships next year to help meet the industry shortage.
Haver & Boecker Australia have launched its next generation Niagrara M-Class screening machine for classifying dry bulk materials.
The CFMEU mining and energy division has called on new Queensland Resources Council CEO Ian Macfarlane to provide further financial support to victims of black lung.
Santos has signed an agreement to farm-in for a 20 per cent interest in a Papua New Guinea exploration licence from both ExxonMobil and Oil Search.
A 56-year-old Townsville man has suffered serious injuries after a truck rollover at a Queensland gold mine on Tuesday.
Rio Tinto has axed energy and minerals chief executive Alan Davies and legal and regulatory affairs group executive Debra Valentine following the Africa payments scandal.
It’s now been several months since the South Australian July energy price crisis – but its impact may continue for a long time to come. And SA businesses whose electricity ...
Oz Minerals has announced the extension of its Prominent Hill mine to 2028 following the release of updated resource estimates.
Fuel-efficient heavy machinery will be in hot demand from hire and rental companies as several multi-million dollar projects kick off in South Australia.
Lincon Group’s quarrying and recycling Open Day in Goulburn last week was a success, with visitors travelling from as far as Western Australia to attend.
Siemens has released the Simatic ET 200SP motor starter that protects electric motors and loads.
Woodside has completed its acquisition of half of BHP’s Scarborough assets in the Carnarvon Basin in offshore Western Australia.
Prospectors hoping to fund their retirement can now successfully search for gold in past locations with the help of a new, larger super-coil.
Workers at Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs 4 mine will be sent home during Christmas as part of the company’s efforts to cut operating costs.
Huawei continues to expand into the oil and gas sector, exhibiting industry solutions at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2016.
The owners of two of South Australia’s newest graphite mining projects are moving forward with plans to open mines over the next two years.
Rio Tinto directors are set to meet in London in the next few hours in order to discuss the future of the two of its executives involved in the so-called ...
Siemens and Bentley Systems have announced a strategic alliance agreement to advance infrastructure project delivery and asset performance in complementary business areas.
Intertec has launched a family of high-performance water coolers, designed to work in combination with passive cooling systems.
South Australian grain growers have questioned the independence of a review of South Australia’s mining laws and the short-time frame for responses, according to the Advertiser.
The Minerals Council of Australia has savaged the WA Nationals’ proposed iron ore tax, after its commissioned Deloitte report found the tax would cost 7,200 jobs.
Electricity is one of the major costs for businesses – a cost commonly perceived as a permanent burden on the bottom line. Short of reducing production, most CFOs assume there ...
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved the development of EMC Metals’ Nyngan Scandium Mine project in New South Wales.
Adani expects the Carmichael project to begin construction next year, following the Queensland Government’s decision to exempt it from new water legislation.
BHP Australia minerals boss Mike Henry has called on resource leaders to do a better job of promoting the industry’s innovation, bright future, and economic contribution.
Thyssenkrupp has launched a new facility in Port Hedland to increase the maintenance and repair services for processing plants in the Pilbara.
The purchase of a compliant temporary shaft platform could have prevented the deaths of two workers at the Mt Lyell Copper mine in 2013, a court heard yesterday.
Backplane Systems Technology has released Faytech’s Resistive Touch Series Monitors designed for demanding applications.
FLSmidth has signed a deal to provide pyroprocessing and comminution equipment for Tianqi Lithium Australia’s lithium processing plant to be located in Kwinana, WA.
Iron ore has rallied to a 12 month high of nearly $US71 a tonne while other metals including nickel, copper, and zinc have also surged, according to the AFR.
The oil and gas industry is one of the most hazardous working environments, particularly with handling of flammable fuel gases. As the percentage of fuel gasses, mists, and vapours – ...
Queensland natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has introduced to state parliament proposed laws banning 100 per cent FIFO workers on new large resource projects.
International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has launched the RX12, a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker for carriers between 9-15 tonnes.
The Blair Athol mine has received a two year mine life extension, with the reopening to create up to 300 jobs for Queensland’s Clermont community.
The new 10 Year Sector Competitiveness Plan to improve the growth of Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services sector was launched at IMARC yesterday.
Genex is on track to develop a hydro storage plant at a disued mine in north Queensland, expected to power around 100,000 homes.
CSIRO and and CRCMining have entered a research partnership to create the mining innovation powerhouse, Mining3.
Gold Road has entered a 50:50 joint venture partnership with Gold Fields to develop and operate the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia.
Caterpillar subsidiary, Caterpillar Ventures, has partnered with Australia’s CORE Resources Innovation Hub to connect startup communities and corporate networks to international opportunities in the resources sector.
Under Instructions from a Major Financier, TIGER ASSET GROUP is now accepting Expression of Interest applications for the purchase of a 2006 BOSICH Rax Low Loader Float.
With a load capacity ...
A citizen’s jury has rejected the proposal to develop a high-level nuclear waste dump in South Australia.
Luxembourg has entered a 25 million Euro investment and corporation agreement with US asteroid mining company Planetary Resources to explore resources on near-Earth asteroids.
PT ANTAM has entered a strategic alliance with Newcrest for copper and gold exploration in Indonesia.
There are a number of factors competing for priority when completing a drilling job for a mine. While safety is the primary focus for good contractors, cost and time frames ...
The next round of hearings for the Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis select committee’s inquiry into the resurgence of black lung is being held in Ipswich, Queensland today.
Lincom Group will host an Open Day event at Divall’s Carrick Quarry in Goulburn, NSW, on November 8 – 9 for quarrying and recycling applications.
A new tool to help revegetate mine sites and degraded agricultural lands has won the top prize at the 2016 WA Innovator of the Year awards.
South32 has entered a US$200 million agreement to acquire Peabody’s Metropolitan Colliery along with a 16.67 per cent interest in the Port Kembla Coal Terminal.
Majority owner Engie has announced that it will close its 1,600 megawatt brown coal-fired power station at Hazelwood on March 31 next year, with 750 jobs to be lost.
Anglo Coal has pleaded guilty for failing its safety obligations after the death of an electrician at its Grasstree mine in 2014, Central Queensland News reports.
The cancer sufferers who claimed their use of talcum powder obtained from Rio Tinto’s talc mines caused their condition have dropped their case against the company.
All of the 33 miners trapped underground after a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine have been found dead following the incident on Monday.
Haver & Boecker have released plant simulation and optimisation software NIAflow for mineral processing and quarry operations.
Emerson has released the Fisher Type 119EZ and 119EZS main burner valves for burner systems used in oil and gas production.
Australian dust management company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has developed Rapid, a dust suppressant for unsealed trafficked areas on mining sites that improves dust control efficiencies.
A new mineral has been discovered in the Merelani mining district in Tanzania – dubbed merelaniite.
Glencore has announced plans to restart mining at the Integra underground coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley for two years, creating up to 275 new jobs.
A system to stop mines from caving in will be used to safeguard new projects in Mongolia.
The International Mining and Resources Conference will be held in Melbourne next week, addressing the need to improve productivity and optimise operations amid low commodity prices.
CDE Mining has partnered with Arrium Mining to process and convert almost 17 million tons of low grade iron ore fines in waste dumps into saleable product.
More than 700 community members from Queensland’s Darling Downs will march on Parliament House today against a new bill that could further delay mining approvals.
At least 15 people have died and 18 are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in south western China yesterday.
The new $640 million copper mine near Cloncurry is being touted as another sign that Queensland has finally begun to overcome the worldwide resources price slump, according to the state ...
Panasonic has launched the world’s lightest fully-rugged Android 10.1” Toughpad tablet, for protection against drops and shocks, heat and cold, vibration, contamination, dust, and rain.
Uranium Mineral Ventures Incorporated has received an environmental protection order (EPO) to further safeguard against the release of contaminants from the non-operational Ben Lomond uranium mine.
Glencore has announced the Mount Isa Mines’ Black Star zinc mine has transitioned into care and maintenance after mining out its existing reserve.
Rio Tinto is selling its stake in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine to Chinalco in a deal that will be worth between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion.
Rio was the highest ...
Users of Schneider Electric’s Unity Pro software are urged to download an upgrade, after a vulnerability was discovered in the software.
According to Indegy Labs, the vulnerability in Unity Pro allows ...
A mine rehabilitation reform campaign has recommended the introduction of an independent authority to rehabilitate abandoned mine sites, which could create thousands of jobs in mining precincts that were badly ...
Western Australian mining companies could cost the state government up to $2.4 billion if they decide to fight the proposed $5-a-tonne ‘levy’ on iron ore exports.
The fee, which up until ...
According to a report in the Brisbane Times, East Timor’s former prime minister and Nobel laureate Dr Jose Ramos-Horta has appealed to Australia’s sense of a “fair go”, asking for ...
IFS is set to release a new product that it claims will shorten the time from ideas to tangible benefits for mining customers’ IoT initiatives by providing an end-to-end architecture ...
Komatsu and GE have announced a ten-year partnership agreement to provide electrical remanufacturing services for mining equipment and vehicles.
At Komatsu’s Welshpool facility in Perth, GE will apply expertise to the ...
Tobin’s Eyewash Systems are designed to be a quick and safe way to wash chemicals from the eyes.
According to a story today in Lawyers Weekly, the Model Work Health and Safety Act that was introduced in 2011 has failed to unify the various state-based health and safety ...
Honeywell has announced the next generation of its AreaRAE Plus multi-threat monitor to help connected workers and safety managers make faster and more informed safety decisions.
The sea wall that separates an iron ore mine on Cockatoo Island from the Kimberley waters is at risk of collapse, after liquidators of Pluton Resources turned off the pumps ...
Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) has signed a licencing agreement for its technology for monitoring and optimising diamond drilling – the Wireless Sub – with Boart Longyear, ...
Iceland is drilling into volcanoes to tap the energy created by magma, which could act as an innovative new form of renewable energy.
The Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) is currently ...
Terex Corporation has announced that Steve Filipov will assume the role of President of Terex Cranes effective immediately.
Filipov will also continue with his responsibilities as President of the Terex Material ...
Galaxy Resources has received key approvals from the Department of Environment Regulations and the Southern Ports Authority to export spodumene, produced at its Mt Cattlin Project, from SPA Port of ...
Industrial automation customers can improve their short-circuit protection with a new line of current-limiting, moulded-case circuit breakers, claims Rockwell Automation.
The line expands the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140G moulded-case circuit breakers and ...
The current surge in coal prices has signalled positivity in the resources sector, leading to announcements of mines reopening both in Australia and overseas.
Air Springs Supply has released Marsh Mellow springs, a maintenance-free alternative to metal springs that do not require lubrication and will not suffer permanent compression.
The 13th annual Prospect Awards took place this year in Sydney, celebrating the best of mining in Australia.
Santos has announced the sale of its Victorian gas assets to Copper Energy for $82 million, exiting from offshore Victoria.
A 62-year-old man has died after a makeshift mine collapsed on him in the remote outback area of Opalton.
When it comes to safely delivering a successful drilling project there are a number of factors involved. Company safety culture, experience and a willingness to listen to and understand the ...
Natural resources and mines minister Anthony Lynham has officially opened the expanded Exploration Data Centre in Brisbane, hosting Queensland’s largest rock sample library.
Mineral processing technology company Haver & Boecker has launched to the Australian market its Niagara Scalper screening system.
Rox Resources has entered an agreement with Falcon Minerals to acquire the Collurabbie nickel gold project, north of Kalgoorlie in WA.
BHP Billiton has announced its plan to make half its workforce women by 2025, in the lead up to the company’s annual general meeting in London today.
The increased use of drugs in Australia has posed increased challenges for employers in the mining and oil and gas sectors, according to a recent survey.
Queensland copper producer CuDeco has announced a milestone for its Rocklands Copper Mine, sending its first shipment of sulphide copper concentrate to China.
Australian fine particle management company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) has released RT20 Dynamic, a liquid soil compaction aid to increase road surface life.
Kal Tire and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have formed a research partnership to develop technology and innovative solutions for the mining tyre industry.
Whitehaven Coal has recorded an increase in coal output following the release of their September quarterly report.
Caterpillar chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman will retire from March next year after working for more than 41 years in the company.
WEARX’s WEARBACK transfer chute is the solution for maximising chute availability and eliminating significant down time costs.
Poorly designed transfer chutes lead to costly downtime caused by blockages, spillage, skirt wear ...
Joy Global has released the Montabert rock drill attachment, the CPA 295, to increase the production rate of conventional drill rigs.
Evolution Mining has entered an agreement with Newcrest to acquire the Marsden copper-gold project in NSW.
Sybrandt van Dyk is stepping down as Macmahon CEO next month, to be replaced by Michael Finnegan, the company’s current general manager of surface mining.
The CFMEU has welcomed the first day of public hearings for the Queensland parliamentary inquiry into black lung held in Brisbane today.
Oil prices have crept up higher after with recent figures showing hefty draws in diesel and petrol, offsetting the first crude inventory build in six weeks.
Proponents of uranium mines in Western Australia are racing to gain environmental approvals ahead of the state election, according to the Conservation Council of Western Australia.
Caterpillar has released the LatchFree Dipper System, providing a solution to the most common cause of rope shovel downtime.
Full power has been restored at BHP’s Olympic Dam following South Australia’s severe storms.
Emerson has entered an agreement to acquire Permasense, a UK-based provider of non-intrusive corrosion monitoring technologies.
BP has opted out of its exploration drilling program in the Great Australian Bight (GAB), sparking frustration from the South Australian Government.