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.
Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) to face prosecution after worker injury (5) October 13, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) following a serious worker injury at the Mt Thorley Warkworth mine.
SolGold rejects investment offer by BHP (30) October 12, 2016 Brisbane-based company SolGold has rejected an offer from BHP Billiton for a stake in its Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador.
Vertical shaft impactor for bulk materials released (0) October 12, 2016 Superior Industries, manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has released the Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI).
Rio Tinto to cut debt by US$1.5bn (24) October 12, 2016 Rio Tinto is reducing its debt by nearly $US1.5 billion as part of its debt reduction program.
Caterpillar launches drive system for longwall conveyors (0) October 11, 2016 Caterpillar has released the HTD4100 High Torque Drive System for longwall armored face conveyors, which enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed, torque control, and real-time monitoring.
WA named top destination for mining investment in Australia (0) October 10, 2016 Western Australia has been named the nation’s destination of choice for mining investment according to statistics from the state’s Department of Mines and Petroleu
QLD Government boosts Carmichael mine development (1284) October 10, 2016 The Queensland Government has deemed Adani’s Carmichael project a ‘critical infrastructure’ as part of its efforts to advance the mine’s development.
Glencore rail business goes off the tracks (0) October 7, 2016 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is still considering bids from Aurizon and Pacific National over the acquisition of Glencore’s Hunter Valley rail business.
Sandvik releases new drill bit range (0) October 7, 2016 Sandvik has launched the UNIFACE down-the-hole range of drill bits with an updated design to improve bit life and productivity.
Liebherr Australia celebrates 35 years of incorporation (6) October 6, 2016 Liebherr Australia is celebrating 35 years of incorporation this month, noting a steady growth of divisions, branches, and products over the years.
El Capitan secures ore deal with AuraSource (0) October 6, 2016 El Capitan Precious Metals has announced that it has executed its agreement with AuraSource, for the sale of up to 600,000 metric tonnes of head ore over the next 12 ...
Claire Rutkowski appointed Bentley Systems’ CIO (0) October 6, 2016 Claire Rutkowski has been appointed Bentley Systems’ new chief information officer, joining the company’s executive team.
Minetec wins $1m technology contract with Pybar (0) October 6, 2016 Minetec has secured a $1 million contract with Pybar to provide high precision tracking, visualisation and task management at South Australia’s Carrapateena mine.
WA gov not looking at increasing charges on miners (0) October 5, 2016 The WA state government is not considering raising taxes on mining companies despite Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ push for $5 levy.
Mines Safety Roadshow takes off in Kalgoorlie (0) October 5, 2016 The Department of Mines and Petroleum’s 12th annual Mine Safety Roadshow began in Kalgoorlie yesterday, promoting the importance of mine safety.
50 workers to be axed at Norton (0) October 5, 2016 Norton Gold Fields’ Homestead gold mine in WA is expected to close by the end of the year, making around 50 workers redundant.
Bradken board backs Hitachi takeover bid (0) October 5, 2016 Bradken’s board has supported a takeover bid worth $689 million from Japan’s Hitachi Construction Machinery.
Contractor fined for worker’s fatal crush incident (0) October 4, 2016 Rod Mitchell’s Transport and Exploration Services has been fined $110,000 for the death of a worker at the Woodie Woodie mine last year.
St Barbara to buy back debt (0) October 4, 2016 St Barbara is carrying out a US$57 million notes buyback to drive down its debt levels.
Wambo fined over second blast mishap (0) September 30, 2016 Wambo Coal has received a $60,000 fine following a blast mishap that sent an orange dust plume blowing towards Jerrys Plains in the NSW Hunter region in 2014.
Decmil win iron ore contract (0) September 30, 2016 Decmil Group has secured a contract to build the airstrip for Sino Iron at Cape Preston.
Atlas Copco launches Boomer S2 with bizarre video (0) September 30, 2016 Atlas Copco has demonstrated the robustness of its newly released automated Boomer S2 by letting the ‘Hydraulic Press Guy’ launch objects at it.
QLD MP claims corruption at Anglo American (0) September 30, 2016 QLD state member for Mirani, Jim Pearce, claims he will expose ‘corruption’ at Anglo American’s Queensland coal operations.
South Australian storms close Olympic Dam (0) September 30, 2016 South Australia’s largest mine, BHP’s Olympic Dam, was forced to halt production as storms battered the state.
Mine accident double amputee jailed over selling meth (0) September 29, 2016 Double amputee Bevan Coutts, who lost his legs in a mining accident in 2011, has received a two year jail sentence for selling meth to an undercover policeman.
90 workers cut at Anglo American coal mine (0) September 29, 2016 Up to 90 workers will be cut at Anglo American’s German Creek coal mine following a series of industrial actions and failed EBA negotiations.
Safe coal dust exposure levels don’t exist: study (0) September 28, 2016 Researchers at the University of Melbourne say there is little scientific evidence for current coal dust exposure regulations, following the resurgence of black lung in QLD.
New mine surveying scholarship for women (0) September 28, 2016 The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS), in collaboration with Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines, have announced a new scholarship to support women in mine surveying.
GE and Bosch sign IoT MoU (0) September 28, 2016 GE and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations will facilitate openness and growth of the Industrial Internet of Things.
Another appeal against GVK Hancock Alpha mine denied (0) September 28, 2016 The Queensland Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from an environmental group to stop GVK and Hancock Coal’s proposed Alpha coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
Iron ore oversupply to grow worse (0) September 28, 2016 The current iron ore market glut will only get worse in coming years as larger operators increase volumes and more mines come online.
Mining Act to be reviewed, receives SACOME nod (0) September 28, 2016 The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has welcomed Mineral Resources and Energy minister Tom Koutsantonis’ decision to review the state Mining Act.
Boart Longyear wins $1.4m to develop new drilling technology (0) September 28, 2016 The government of Ontario in Canada has awarded Boart Longyear CAD$1.37 million for a new mineral exploration drilling site and for drilling systems technology.
New website launched to combat proposed iron ore tax (0) September 27, 2016 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) together with the Chamber of Minerals & Energy have launched an Iron Ore Facts website in response to Brendon Grylls’ proposed tax.
Centurion wins BHP freight contract (0) September 27, 2016 BHP has awarded a five-year freight contract to transport and logistics supplier Centurion, which will cover BHP Billiton’s Nickel West sites.
Amec Foster Wheeler win Salamanca contract (0) September 27, 2016 Amec Foster Wheeler’s subsidiary, MDM Technical Africa, has won a contract for the world’s only under construction uranium mine.
Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program (0) September 27, 2016 Rio Tinto has begun yet another debt reduction program, launching a bond purchase program for up to US$3 billion.
Ian Macfarlane appointed new QRC chief executive (922) September 26, 2016 Former QLD MP Ian Macfarlane has been appointed the new chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), taking over from Michael Roche.
Coking coal prices to remain high (0) September 26, 2016 Coking coal volatility is off the cards, with prices likely to remain high after recent rallies, Goldman Sachs believe.
Atlas Copco receives first underground truck orders (928) September 26, 2016 Byrnecut has ordered two of Atlas Copco’s latest MT65 haul trucks – the world’s largest capacity underground truck – following successful trials at St Barbara’s Gwalia mine in WA.
BHP again slams mining tax proposal, calls Grylls ‘misleading’ (0) September 23, 2016 BHP Billiton Australia’s head of minerals, Mike Henry, has slammed WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls for providing ‘misleading’ information over the company’s finances following Grylls’ proposed mining tax.
ASIC raids miner’s office (4) September 23, 2016 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has carried out a search of Excalibur Mining’s offices over allegations of insider trading.
Remediation begins for abandoned WA mine (0) September 23, 2016 Rehabilitation of the closed Black Diamond site in WA has commenced – the first of four to be remediated under the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Abandoned Mines Program.
New payload monitoring system for rope shovels developed (0) September 23, 2016 BMT WBM has developed the PULSETerraMetrix (PTM) system for managing the machine health, production, and payload measurement on large rope shovels.
Huge 23kg rock crashes into loader, strikes operator (0) September 22, 2016 A worker has sustained chest injuries after a large rock, weighing nearly 23kg, smashed through the windscreen of a front end loader at a quarry near Stradforth in NSW.
BHP CEO payout slashed (4) September 22, 2016 In the wake of its massive losses, BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen his payout halved year on year.
Rebecca Knol appoints as SACOME CEO (0) September 22, 2016 Rebecca Knol has been appointed as head of the Council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy.
ALROSA develop new diamond detection device (0) September 22, 2016 Russian diamond miner Alrosa has unveiled a device that can identify natural diamonds from manufactured and non-diamond imitations.
New haul truck tyres launched (0) September 22, 2016 Michelin Earthmover has unveiled its latest surface mining haul truck tyres, the MICHELIN XDR3 MB4.
World’s largest new diamond mine opens (0) September 21, 2016 The Gahcho Kue diamond mine – one of the largest new mines in the world – has officially opened in Canada’s North West Territories.
Former miner suing Anglo American over truck accident (0) September 21, 2016 A former Callide coal miner is suing Anglo American over a truck accident he claims has kept him out of work, however Anglo claims the man is lying.
Laserbond wins Chinese technology contract (0) September 21, 2016 LaserBond has secured a contract to provide technology services for a Chinese minerals processing equipment manufacturer.
ICMM releases new sustainable guidance goals for mining (0) September 21, 2016 The International Council on Mining and Minerals has released new guidance to help miners achieve the UN’s new 17 sustainable development goals.
Pilbara iron ore skyrail gains EPA approval (7) September 20, 2016 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Mineral Resources’ plan to develop a ‘skyrail’ to transport iron ore through the Pilbara.
Goodyear to release ultra-large haulage tyre (0) September 20, 2016 Goodyear will unveil its latest ultra-large haul truck mining tyre, the RM-4B+, during MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, from September 26 – 28.
Drayton South coal mine expansion to be approved (0) September 20, 2016 Anglo American’s revised plans for its Drayton South coal mine expansion have been approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, despite Anglo’s plans to completely exit its Australian ...
Mt Lyell restart uncertain despite government support (0) September 20, 2016 The decision to reopen Copper Mines of Tasmania’s (CMT) Mt Lyell mine is still on hold despite receiving a $25 million state government assistance package.
SEW EURODRIVE to open new Mackay facility (0) September 20, 2016 SEW Eurodrive has begun construction on its new Heavy Industrial Solutions Service centre in Mackay.
45 jobs slashed at Duralie mine (0) September 19, 2016 Yancoal is cutting 45 jobs at its Duralie open cut mine near Gloucester, NSW, citing geological problems rather than a decline in coal prices as the the cause.
QLD appoints black lung parliamentary select committee (6) September 16, 2016 The Queensland Parliament has appointed a six-person Parliamentary select committee to inquire into black lung’s resurgence in the state, and find ways to prevent it.
Integrated visualisation system for mine data (0) September 16, 2016 Trimble has released Trimble Connected Mine which provides an integrated and complete view of mine data to improve operational and strategic decision making.
MTG to exhibit bucket protection solutions at MINExpo (0) September 16, 2016 MTG will present their latest integrated solutions for wear-parts for comprehensive bucket protection in a range of applications at this year’s MINExpo.
Downer secures mining contracts worth $250m (2) September 15, 2016 Downer has secured five contracts worth more than $250 million for mining services at several operations sites.
Tilt buckets for Caterpillar excavators (5) September 15, 2016 Caterpillar has released a new line of tilt buckets for the Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and wheel excavator models M314–M322.
Online cloud platform for operational management (3) September 15, 2016 Schneider Electric Australia has announced updates to its Wonderware Online cloud platform for operational data management.
QRC welcomes North West province exploration (0) September 14, 2016 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the government’s land release in the state’s North West province for minerals exploration.
Rio Tinto and GE partner to improve Pilbara rail network (10) September 14, 2016 Rio Tinto has partnered with GE for maintenance services to support its locomotive network in the Pilbara, Australia’s largest privately owned operated rail system.
Gladstone to get new LNG operations terminal (0) September 14, 2016 A new marine operations terminal will be constructed on Gladstone Port Corporation land, expected to generate more than 100 local jobs.
60metre road train launched at new Perth manufacturing site (0) September 14, 2016 WA owned heavy road transport equipment manufacturer Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) unveiled its latest 60m road train during the opening of its new workshop in Perth.
Aussie developed wall mount power system (0) September 13, 2016 Power management company Eaton has launched an Australian developed wall mount power system for oil and gas, mining, and transportation industries requiring battery backed DC power.
Aggreko celebrates two years without a lost time injury (0) September 13, 2016 Aggreko AusPac has celebrated achieving one million man-hours, or two years, without a lost time injury (LTI), highlighting the company’s focus on safety.
Gas monitor for improved safety (5) September 13, 2016 Industrial workers are exposed to a wide range of hazards on any given day. Chemicals for example, are a major issue in production plants, with dangerous chemicals ranging from corrosive ...
CFMEU backs call for black lung compensation levy (1) September 12, 2016 The CFMEU is supporting the Black Lung Victims Group’s call for a 10c a tonne industry funded compensation levy for victims of the disease.
White Rivers, Harmony strike gold in South Africa (46) September 12, 2016 Harmony Gold and White Rivers Exploration have discovered a major gold deposit in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin, one of the world’s largest unmined gold resources areas.
Hunter Quarries to face prosecution after worker death (0) September 12, 2016 The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Hunter Quarries following the death of an employee at the Karuah Quarry in 2014.
New plant control system for increased efficiency (0) September 9, 2016 Rockwell’s new PlantPAx Distributed Control System helps industrial producers modernise their plants and reduce time to market.
Iron ore price begins to slip (1) September 9, 2016 The price of iron ore has slumped to a six-week low, hitting $US57.40 a tonne, according to The Steel Index.
Emerson wins Shell Prelude FLNG contract (0) September 8, 2016 Emerson has secured a contract with Shell Australia to provide automation maintenance and reliability services for their Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
South Australian 3D exploration model released (0) September 8, 2016 A new South Australian 3D exploration model has been launched, to view underground geological landscapes of an entire state to depths of up to 100km.
CSIRO launches new hybrid energy technology hub (0) September 8, 2016 The CSIRO has launched the new Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems, a collaborative facility to research renewable and hybrid energy technologies.
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.
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 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.
An Australian is among the 21 people Brazilian prosecutors have filed homicide charges against following BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine disaster in November last year.
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 ...
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.
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 (GWA) has entered an agreement to acquire Glencore Rail (GRail) for $1.14 billion, beating earlier bids from Pacific National and Aurizon.
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.
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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.
The NSW Department of Industry’s Resources Regulator will begin prosecution proceedings against Rio Tinto Coal (NSW) following a serious worker injury at the Mt Thorley Warkworth mine.
From January 1 2017 current measures to protect coal mine workers from black lung will become regulations required by law.
Brisbane-based company SolGold has rejected an offer from BHP Billiton for a stake in its Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador.
Superior Industries, manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has released the Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI).
Rio Tinto is reducing its debt by nearly $US1.5 billion as part of its debt reduction program.
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Glencore’s Collinsville mine in northwest Queensland is restarting production aiming to hire up to 200 workers.
Caterpillar has released the HTD4100 High Torque Drive System for longwall armored face conveyors, which enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed, torque control, and real-time monitoring.
BC Iron (BCI) is selling its 75 per cent stake in the mothballed Nullagine joint venture (NJV) to Fortescue.
Western Australia has been named the nation’s destination of choice for mining investment according to statistics from the state’s Department of Mines and Petroleu
Early detection and prevention are to remain a major focus of Queensland’s mine safety and health regime, says mine safety and health commissioner Kate du Preez.
The Queensland Government has deemed Adani’s Carmichael project a ‘critical infrastructure’ as part of its efforts to advance the mine’s development.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is still considering bids from Aurizon and Pacific National over the acquisition of Glencore’s Hunter Valley rail business.
Pilbara Minerals has entered a $5m agreement with Dakota Minerals to acquire the Lynas Find lithium project.
Sandvik has inaugurated a new fully automated ultrasonic testing facility for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in the oil and gas industry.
Dan Clifford has been appointed as the new managing director of Stanmore Coal, taking over from Nick Jorss.
Sandvik has launched the UNIFACE down-the-hole range of drill bits with an updated design to improve bit life and productivity.
Liebherr Australia is celebrating 35 years of incorporation this month, noting a steady growth of divisions, branches, and products over the years.
Caterpillar has announced upgrades to the cat MineStar Terrain, part of its integrated mine operations and mobile equipment management system.
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Claire Rutkowski has been appointed Bentley Systems’ new chief information officer, joining the company’s executive team.
Minetec has secured a $1 million contract with Pybar to provide high precision tracking, visualisation and task management at South Australia’s Carrapateena mine.
The WA state government is not considering raising taxes on mining companies despite Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ push for $5 levy.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum’s 12th annual Mine Safety Roadshow began in Kalgoorlie yesterday, promoting the importance of mine safety.
Norton Gold Fields’ Homestead gold mine in WA is expected to close by the end of the year, making around 50 workers redundant.
In order to demonstrate the extra five tonnes of payload capacity in the MT65 underground truck, Atlas Copco crushes a ‘band’.
Komatsu has unveiled its completely cabless, next gen autonomous truck at MINExpo.
Bradken’s board has supported a takeover bid worth $689 million from Japan’s Hitachi Construction Machinery.
The WA government has approved the extension of Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline (WTS) mine in the Pilbara.
GE Mining, a division of GE Transportation, has released Digital Mine, a suite of technologies to improve performance, reliability, safety, and operations.
BHP’s Olympic Dam and OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine remain without power following South Australia’s storms last week.
Yancoal’s Austar coal mine has recorded another dangerous coalburst, knocking two workers to the ground.
The Cancer Council is calling for greater cancer awareness in workplaces following the rate of workers diagnosed with lung cancer from work-based exposure to diesel fumes.
Rod Mitchell’s Transport and Exploration Services has been fined $110,000 for the death of a worker at the Woodie Woodie mine last year.
St Barbara is carrying out a US$57 million notes buyback to drive down its debt levels.
Wambo Coal has received a $60,000 fine following a blast mishap that sent an orange dust plume blowing towards Jerrys Plains in the NSW Hunter region in 2014.
Caterpillar has released the MD6420C Rotary Drill for hard- and soft-rock applications.
Decmil Group has secured a contract to build the airstrip for Sino Iron at Cape Preston.
Atlas Copco has demonstrated the robustness of its newly released automated Boomer S2 by letting the ‘Hydraulic Press Guy’ launch objects at it.
QLD state member for Mirani, Jim Pearce, claims he will expose ‘corruption’ at Anglo American’s Queensland coal operations.
Liebherr has released yet another new mining truck, at this year’s MINExpo.
The storms battering South Australia have halted production at OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine.
Draeger has released the MRV 9000 mine rescue vehicle at this year’s MINExpo, along with the MRC 5000 underground mine refuge chamber.
MineARC has released System Intelligence, a suite of monitoring systems for refuge chambers to enhance industrial safety.
Up to 90 workers will be cut at Anglo American’s German Creek coal mine following a series of industrial actions and failed EBA negotiations.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne say there is little scientific evidence for current coal dust exposure regulations, following the resurgence of black lung in QLD.
The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS), in collaboration with Glencore’s Mt Isa Mines, have announced a new scholarship to support women in mine surveying.
GE and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby GE Digital and Bosch Software Innovations will facilitate openness and growth of the Industrial Internet of Things.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from an environmental group to stop GVK and Hancock Coal’s proposed Alpha coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
The current iron ore market glut will only get worse in coming years as larger operators increase volumes and more mines come online.
The UK has opened its first art gallery dedicated to mining art.
The government of Ontario in Canada has awarded Boart Longyear CAD$1.37 million for a new mineral exploration drilling site and for drilling systems technology.
Caterpillar has released its new R1700K underground loader at MINExpo.
Caterpillar has unveiled new longwall armoured face conveyor high torque drive systems at MINExpo.
Boart Longyear has unveiled its latest LF160 Drill Rig and Freedom Loader during this year’s MINExpo in Nevada.
A new report by SNL Metals and Mining has found Africa holds the world’s largest resources of gold.
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) together with the Chamber of Minerals & Energy have launched an Iron Ore Facts website in response to Brendon Grylls’ proposed tax.
Caterpillar’s newest large mining truck, the 794 AC, has made its mining debut at MINExpo 2016.
BHP has awarded a five-year freight contract to transport and logistics supplier Centurion, which will cover BHP Billiton’s Nickel West sites.
Caterpillar has unveiled its new AD22 underground truck at MINExpo.
Amec Foster Wheeler’s subsidiary, MDM Technical Africa, has won a contract for the world’s only under construction uranium mine.
Rio Tinto has begun yet another debt reduction program, launching a bond purchase program for up to US$3 billion.
Lucapa has uncovered a 172.67 carat diamond at its Lulo diamond project.
Goldcorp has partnered with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, to make its Borden Lake project one of the world’s first all-electric mines.
Caterpillar has detected signs of improvement in the mining industry, however sales are yet to follow suit.
Former QLD MP Ian Macfarlane has been appointed the new chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), taking over from Michael Roche.
Coking coal volatility is off the cards, with prices likely to remain high after recent rallies, Goldman Sachs believe.
Byrnecut has ordered two of Atlas Copco’s latest MT65 haul trucks – the world’s largest capacity underground truck – following successful trials at St Barbara’s Gwalia mine in WA.
Two top FMG executives Stephen Pearce and Nick Cernotta, are stepping down from the company.
BHP Billiton Australia’s head of minerals, Mike Henry, has slammed WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls for providing ‘misleading’ information over the company’s finances following Grylls’ proposed mining tax.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has carried out a search of Excalibur Mining’s offices over allegations of insider trading.
Rehabilitation of the closed Black Diamond site in WA has commenced – the first of four to be remediated under the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Abandoned Mines Program.
BMT WBM has developed the PULSETerraMetrix (PTM) system for managing the machine health, production, and payload measurement on large rope shovels.
Contractor Hughes Drilling has appointed McGrathNicol as administrators.
A worker has sustained chest injuries after a large rock, weighing nearly 23kg, smashed through the windscreen of a front end loader at a quarry near Stradforth in NSW.
Lucapa Diamond has unearthed a 104 carat diamond at the Lulo Diamond project in Angola.
In the wake of its massive losses, BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen his payout halved year on year.
Rebecca Knol has been appointed as head of the Council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy.
Russian diamond miner Alrosa has unveiled a device that can identify natural diamonds from manufactured and non-diamond imitations.
Michelin Earthmover has unveiled its latest surface mining haul truck tyres, the MICHELIN XDR3 MB4.
The Gahcho Kue diamond mine – one of the largest new mines in the world – has officially opened in Canada’s North West Territories.
A former Callide coal miner is suing Anglo American over a truck accident he claims has kept him out of work, however Anglo claims the man is lying.
Glencore and Adani have reached an agreement over the future of Queensland’s Abbot Point Coal Terminal.
LaserBond has secured a contract to provide technology services for a Chinese minerals processing equipment manufacturer.
The International Council on Mining and Minerals has released new guidance to help miners achieve the UN’s new 17 sustainable development goals.
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Mineral Resources’ plan to develop a ‘skyrail’ to transport iron ore through the Pilbara.
Goodyear will unveil its latest ultra-large haul truck mining tyre, the RM-4B+, during MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, from September 26 – 28.
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The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) have launched another appeal against the Carmichael coal mine.
The decision to reopen Copper Mines of Tasmania’s (CMT) Mt Lyell mine is still on hold despite receiving a $25 million state government assistance package.
Workers who reportedly continually bullied a colleague for working too hard have lost their unfair dismissal case.
SEW Eurodrive has begun construction on its new Heavy Industrial Solutions Service centre in Mackay.
Yancoal is cutting 45 jobs at its Duralie open cut mine near Gloucester, NSW, citing geological problems rather than a decline in coal prices as the the cause.
More than 20 per cent of coal mining jobs in NSW have gone since employment peaked in 2012, according to Coal Services.
A worker has been seriously injured after he was caught in a moving conveyor.
A train derailment on Aurizon’s rail network in Queensland’s Bowen Basin has temporarily affected Glencore and BHP’s coking coal supplies.
The Queensland Parliament has appointed a six-person Parliamentary select committee to inquire into black lung’s resurgence in the state, and find ways to prevent it.
Trimble has released Trimble Connected Mine which provides an integrated and complete view of mine data to improve operational and strategic decision making.
MTG will present their latest integrated solutions for wear-parts for comprehensive bucket protection in a range of applications at this year’s MINExpo.
Clive Palmer is aiming to prevent liquidators from requesting him back in court, following their investigation into the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Downer has secured five contracts worth more than $250 million for mining services at several operations sites.
Caterpillar has released a new line of tilt buckets for the Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and wheel excavator models M314–M322.
Schneider Electric Australia has announced updates to its Wonderware Online cloud platform for operational data management.
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the government’s land release in the state’s North West province for minerals exploration.
Rio Tinto has partnered with GE for maintenance services to support its locomotive network in the Pilbara, Australia’s largest privately owned operated rail system.
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed a case by environmental group 4nature against the approval of the Springvale underground coal mine north of Lithgow.
A new marine operations terminal will be constructed on Gladstone Port Corporation land, expected to generate more than 100 local jobs.
WA owned heavy road transport equipment manufacturer Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) unveiled its latest 60m road train during the opening of its new workshop in Perth.
Barrick Gold has partnered with Cisco to digitally reinvent their mining business to improve their systems, processes, and productivity.
Hedweld Engineering has opened a new manufacturing facility in Mt. Thorley, NSW, to foster innovation in the Hunter region.
Power management company Eaton has launched an Australian developed wall mount power system for oil and gas, mining, and transportation industries requiring battery backed DC power.
Aggreko AusPac has celebrated achieving one million man-hours, or two years, without a lost time injury (LTI), highlighting the company’s focus on safety.
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Panasonic has released their latest Toughbook 20, the world’s first fully rugged detachable laptop.
Two workers were killed by an explosion at a Chilean Orica factory over the weekend.
Harmony Gold and White Rivers Exploration have discovered a major gold deposit in South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin, one of the world’s largest unmined gold resources areas.
Clive Palmer has provided evidence in Brisbane Federal Court today over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Rockwell’s new PlantPAx Distributed Control System helps industrial producers modernise their plants and reduce time to market.
Lucapa Diamond has discovered a 38.6 carat pink diamond at their Lulo Diamond project in Angola.
The price of iron ore has slumped to a six-week low, hitting $US57.40 a tonne, according to The Steel Index.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the 12 projects that will receive their share of a $92 million grant.
Emerson has secured a contract with Shell Australia to provide automation maintenance and reliability services for their Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
A new South Australian 3D exploration model has been launched, to view underground geological landscapes of an entire state to depths of up to 100km.
The CSIRO has launched the new Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems, a collaborative facility to research renewable and hybrid energy technologies.
Volvo has tested out its self-driving technology truck underground to work in a Swedish mine.