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Power plan to bridge gap between farmers and miners (0) May 25, 2017 Remote mining projects in farming areas could soon access baseload electricity from biomass plants powered by straw.
Rio Tinto to invest $30.9m in Pilbara iron ore project (0) May 25, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to invest $30.9 million to complete the project feasibility study for the development of its Koodaideri iron ore deposit in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Yancoal unveils $US710m bid for Mitsubishi Hunter Valley coal stake (0) May 25, 2017 Yancoal has launched a $US710 million ($946.9 million) offer for Mitsubishi’s stake in its Hunter Valley Operations Joint Venture (HVO JV) with Rio Tinto in New South Wales.
Schneider releases system architecture for the mining sector (0) May 24, 2017 Schneider Electric has released EcoStruxure for the mining industry a new system architecture and platform for the mining industry.
Heron awards $12m Woodlawn earthworks contract to Ertech (0) May 24, 2017 Heron Resources has awarded Ertech a $12 million earthworks contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project near Tarago in New South Wales.
Job security delays return to work for injured workers: report (0) May 24, 2017 Research has found fears over job security and finances are setting back recovery and return to work times for injured workers.
Adani delays Carmichael final investment decision over royalty uncertainty (0) May 24, 2017 Indian based Adani has indefinitely deferred its final investment decision on whether to proceed with the Carmichael project creating a political stir in Queensland.
Downer, Microsoft partner for cloud-based solutions (0) May 23, 2017 Engineering company Downer EDI has entered a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop cloud-based solutions and services that will enhance their respective markets.
Queensland Government proposes mine rehabilitation policy changes (0) May 23, 2017 The Queensland Government is proposing changes to the financial assurance and rehabilitation policy to improve mine remediation in the state.
CSIRO launches METS sector roadmap (0) May 23, 2017 The CSIRO has released a technology roadmap to increase the growth of Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
AMMA praises Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s $400m charity donation (0) May 23, 2017 The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has congratulated mining magnate Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola for their $400 million dollar donation to philanthropic causes.
Victoria launches second round of mineral exploration grants (0) May 22, 2017 The second round of grants under the Victorian Government’s TARGET program have been given to boost gold exploration in the state.
Westdrill fined $10k after truck incident at Pilbara mine (0) May 22, 2017 Drill and blast services company Westdrill has been fined $10,000 in Perth Magistrates Court for two mine safety breaches at Mineral Resources’ Iron Valley mine in the Pilbara.
WorleyParsons signs Shell EPCM services contract (0) May 22, 2017 Shell Global Solutions has awarded WorleyParsons a five year framework agreement to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Shell’s downstream projects worldwide.
RPM enters underground mine software deal (0) May 22, 2017 RPM Global has signed an agreement with Alford Mining Systems (AMS) to distribute the AMS Stope Optimisation software within RPM’s Underground software solutions.
Rio awards facility management contract to Pilbara Aboriginal business (0) May 19, 2017 Pilbara Aboriginal business Pindari has been awarded a long-term facilities management contract by Rio Tinto.
Tenders opened for safety works on Tennant Creek historic mines (0) May 19, 2017 The Northern Territory Government has announced a public tender to provide environmental and public safety work for historic mines near Tennant Creek.
BBI Group to acquire MinRes asset near $6bn iron ore development (0) May 19, 2017 BBI Group, which is developing the $6 billion Balla Balla infrastructure project in the Pilbara of Western Australia, has secured an agreement to acquire the Weelumurra iron ore asset from ...
Rio cuts payment terms to 30 days for smaller suppliers (0) May 19, 2017 Rio Tinto will reduce the payment terms for smaller suppliers to 30 days in a bid to improve cash flow for those businesses.
Rio Tinto and Barrick develop technologically innovative companies (0) May 19, 2017 Technological innovation has emerged as a necessity in the Australian mining industry. Most mining companies have committed to initiatives that add technological innovation to their operations, and the mining equipment, ...
Newcrest and South32 headline hackathon in Perth (0) May 18, 2017 This weekend will mark the fourth time Unearthed has hosted a resources technology hackathon in Perth since the inaugural event in 2014.
Micromine unveils latest version of fleet management software (0) May 18, 2017 Intuitive mining solutions provider Micromine has released the Pitram 4.8, the latest version of the fleet management and mine control solution.
ACCC backflips on Virgin-Alliance FIFO partnership (0) May 18, 2017 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve the Charter Alliance agreement between Virgin Australia and Alliance Aviation Services to provide fly-in fly-out (FIFO) services in Western ...
Trump political woes boost gold prices (0) May 18, 2017 As the United States ponders the uncertain future of President Donald Trump commodities markets have benefitted, especially gold.
Surge in mining jobs on Seek continues (0) May 18, 2017 The mining, resources and energy sector experienced the largest advertising growth of all industries on online recruitment portal Seek in April.
Fortescue signs lifting and rigging contract with Aboriginal supplier (0) May 17, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded Aboriginal-owned business Redspear Safety a three-year contract to supply lifting and rigging equipment across all of its sites.
MRV Metals’ Granite Belt project on track for restart (0) May 17, 2017 Moreton Resources subsidiary MRV Metals has received state government approval to restart the Granite Belt polymetallic project near Texas in Queensland.
TerraCom takes ownership of $1 coal mine (0) May 17, 2017 TerraCom subsidiary Orion Mining is officially the owner of the Blair Athol coal mine after the Queensland Government transferred the mining lease for the operation.
BHP talks up growth amid another Elliott assault (0) May 17, 2017 BHP chief executive officer Andrew McKenzie believes the foundation has been set to grow the company by up to 50 per cent.
Vango Mining, Dampier Gold enter joint venture partnership (0) May 16, 2017 Gold exploration company Vango Mining has entered a join venture agreement with Dampier Gold for the K2 gold deposit in Western Australia.
NSW Minerals Council seeks more regional mining support (0) May 16, 2017 The NSW Minerals Council has called for a 12-month moratorium on regulatory changes in the mining industry, one of the key priorities it wants the state government to address in ...
Police investigate ‘suspect package’ at Variscan gold project (0) May 16, 2017 Explorer Variscan Mines says a suspect package was found on one of its drilling rigs at the St Pierre gold project in France.
Lucapa 2017 diamond sales edge towards $20m (0) May 16, 2017 Lucapa Diamond Company has now sold close to $20 million worth of diamonds from the Lulo mine in Angola in 2017.
Dacian starts underground mining at WA gold project (0) May 16, 2017 Dacian Gold has launched underground mining in the Westralia mine area at the Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Real Energy, Santos sign Windorah gas project MoU (0) May 15, 2017 Real Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Santos Energy to enable raw gas from Real’s Windorah gas project to be processed into sale gas and supplied to ...
QLD geological data upgraded to boost gas, mineral exploration (0) May 15, 2017 The Queensland Government has launched an online database of $4 billion worth of upgraded geological data to boost mineral and gas exploration in the state.
Glencore adds Queensland coal mines to Mitchell Services drilling contract (0) May 15, 2017 Glencore has awarded Mitchell Services with a three-year contract to provide drill services across its Queensland coal operations.
BHP Billiton changes its name…to BHP (0) May 15, 2017 BHP Billiton has unveiled a rebranding campaign that will see its name revert to BHP.
The Semi-Mobile Sizer Station Helping To Cut Costs (0) May 12, 2017 Setting up and running a mining operation can be very expensive. Conveyor belts, trucks, loaders, scrapers, motor graders, draglines, labour… costs add up. Start-up costs for an open-pit mine that processes ...
Evonik’s Dynavis technology boosts coal mining efficiency (0) May 12, 2017 Evonik Industries is helping the mining industry to achieve the highest possible level of efficiency through its solutions.
Boart Longyear launches global training program for drilling (0) May 12, 2017 Boart Longyear has launched its new global training program for drillers, which incorporates the company’s standards and worldwide best practice.
Government betrayed mining by dropping exploration incentive: AMEC (0) May 12, 2017 The Australia Government’s decision to dump the exploration development incentive (EDI) is a betrayal of the mineral exploration industry in the country, according to the Association of Mining and Exploration ...
Managing rapid change indispensable for tomorrow’s miners (0) May 12, 2017 Change management skills will be in high demand in the coming decade, according to general manager of operations services at Newmont Asia Pacific Lara Bruhns.
MMG’s Dugald River begins recruitment (0) May 12, 2017 MMG has begun recruiting the first of hundreds of jobs at its Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland, targeting local employment from Cloncurry, Mt Isa and Townsville.
Newcrest to relaunch operations at earthquake-hit Cadia East by September (0) May 12, 2017 Newcrest Mining expects to restart production at the earthquake-hit Cadia East mine in New South Wales by the end of September.
Outotec wins process equipment contract for Gruyere gold project (0) May 12, 2017 Mining equipment manufacturer Outotec has been awarded a €14 million ($20.6 million) contract by the Amec Foster Wheeler Civmec Joint Venture (ACJV) for the delivery of process equipment at the ...
Maptek unveils latest solutions for mine planning (0) May 11, 2017 Mining technology developer Maptek has released Vulcan version 10.1, together with Eureka version 4.0 for mine planning and design.
South32 investigates hazardous gas levels at Illawarra coal operation (0) May 11, 2017 South32 evacuated all workers from one of its Illawarra coal sites in New South Wales last weekend due to potentially hazardous gas levels.
Seaco Global Australia marks position as strong container supplier (0) May 11, 2017 Container leasing company Seaco has continued to strengthen its presence both in Australia and worldwide since its amalgamation with Cronos Containers.
SRG, BGC Contracting sign term extension deal for Arrium’s SA iron ore projects (0) May 11, 2017 Complex services company SRG has secured an agreement with BGC Contracting to extend the terms of its drill and blast operations at Arrium’s South Middleback Ranges and Iron Knob mine ...
Carbine launches engineering activities at Mount Morgan (0) May 11, 2017 Carbine Resources is a step closer to development of the Mount Morgan gold-copper project in Queensland after starting key engineering and design work.
Heron locks in offtake agreement for Woodlawn operation (0) May 11, 2017 Heron Resources has secured an offtake agreement for the zinc, copper and lead production from its Woodlawn project near Tarago in New South Wales.
Komatsu Mining launched following Joy Global acquisition (0) May 11, 2017 Joy Global has officially been relaunched as Komatsu Mining Corp.
African Underground Mining Services drives growth for Immersive Technologies (0) May 11, 2017 Immersive Technologies has experienced investment growth for its underground solutions in Africa since the release of the IM360 simulator.
Pilbara Minerals pushes Pilgangoora towards construction with environmental approval (0) May 10, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has secured another environmental approval for the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Civmec wins contract for Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora project (0) May 10, 2017 Civmec has secured a contract to construct the civil component of Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora process plant, one of three major contracts awarded for the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Austmine 2017 Awards finalists announced (0) May 10, 2017 The finalists have been announced for Austmine’s biennial awards night, part of the Austmine 2017: Mining’s Innovation imperative conference in Perth.
Fortescue secures $US1.5bn in funding as investors back company (0) May 10, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group has tapped into strong support from investors to complete a $US1.5 billion ($2.04 billion) bond offering.
Glencore to sell Tahmoor mine after shelving plans to close operation (0) May 9, 2017 Hundreds of coal mining jobs may be saved after Glencore today put its Tahmoor underground mine in New South Wales up for sale.
Monadelphous wins long-term Ichthys LNG contract (0) May 9, 2017 Monadelphous has been awarded a long-term maintenance services contract at INPEX’s Ichthys LNG project offshore Western Australia.
Micromine’s Pitram Connect Mobile App Gives Mine Sites a Detailed View Of Their Data On Smartphones and Tablets (0) May 9, 2017 MICROMINE launches the new mobile app, Pitram Connect, offering a near real time overview of their mine’s data on their smartphone and tablets. Pitram clients can now easily track the performance of ...
Renascor Resources secures $100k grant for graphite research (0) May 9, 2017 Renascor Resources has been awarded a $100,000 research grant to conduct mineral processing test work at its Siviour graphite deposit in the Eyre Peninsula.
Arrow to award FEED contract for Surat Basin expansion (0) May 9, 2017 Arrow Energy plans to double the production capacity of its Tipton gas project in Queensland amid an east-coast gas shortage.
Construction begins at Byerwen coal project (0) May 9, 2017 Japan based JFE Steel Corporation will begin construction on its Byerwen joint venture project with QCoal, set to bring nearly 900 jobs to Queensland.
How To Improve Your Stick Welding Technique (0) May 9, 2017 Stick welding can be a hard process to learn as there is an array of issues that could cause problems. But don’t despair. There are techniques that can make the ...
Blackham reveals plan to double production at WA gold mine (0) May 9, 2017 Blackham Resources has identified potential to more than double gold production at the Matilda/Wiluna gold operation in Western Australia.
Macmahon on track with Indonesian mining services contract (0) May 8, 2017 Macmahon has locked in an agreement that would see it become the mine services contractor for PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) at the Batu Hijau copper-gold mine in Indonesia.
ExxonMobil completes Longford Gas Conditioning plant (0) May 8, 2017 Gas supply in Australia’s east coast will receive a boost after ExxonMobil Australia completed the Longford Gas Conditioning Plant in Victoria on Sunday.
Metro lands approvals for Bauxite Hills mine (0) May 8, 2017 Metro Mining has executed a combined native title and land access agreement for the Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Kirkland Lake to halt production at Cosmo gold mine (0) May 8, 2017 Canada’s Kirkland Lake Gold plans to suspend production at the Cosmo mine in Northern Territory next month.
Anglo American sells interest in Drayton project (0) May 5, 2017 Anglo American has entered an agreement with Malabar Coal to sell its 88.17 per cent interest in the Drayton thermal coal mine and Drayton South project in New South Wales.
Pilbara Ports throughput up three per cent (0) May 5, 2017 The Pilbara Ports Authority has noted a total monthly throughput of 55 million tonnes (Mt) for April this year, a three per cent increase from the same month in 2016.
De Beers pursues carbon neutral mining (0) May 5, 2017 A research project undertaken by diamond mining company De Beers Group aims to bring carbon-neutral mining to its diamond operations within five years.
Adani poised to use Arrium steel for Carmichael project railway (0) May 5, 2017 Adani is on track to announce plans to use steel from Arrium’s Whyalla steelworks for its railway line in the Galilee basin from its Carmichael project in Queensland.
Rio Tinto remains strong despite economic volatility (0) May 4, 2017 Rio Tinto has delivered a strong performance in 2016 despite the year’s challenging economic conditions, according to chairman Jan du Plessis.
PYBAR secures North Queensland mining contracts (0) May 4, 2017 Underground mining contractor PYBAR Mining Services has been awarded the development and mining contracts at Auctus Resources’ Mungana and King Vol projects in North Queensland.
Coates to depart as Santos chairman (0) May 4, 2017 Santos chairman Peter Coates has announced his intention to step down from his role at the Australian oil and gas company in the coming months.
Embrace disruption in mining, bring on Uberisation (0) May 4, 2017 Digital disruption must be embraced rather than avoided if miners are to remain competitive, according to Barrick Gold chief innovation officer Michelle Ash.
Mining equipment values bounce back as industry recovers (0) May 4, 2017 The value of mining machinery in Australia is on the rise, another sign that sentiment in the industry has improved.
New Hope Group’s Colton coal project gets mining lease approval (0) May 4, 2017 The Queensland Government has approved New Hope Group’s mining lease for the Colton coal project, bring it closer to development.
Sedgman wins $107m Woodlawn EPC contract (0) May 4, 2017 Heron Resources has awarded a $107 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales to Sedgman.
Iron Road $4.5bn magnetite project given green light, to create thousands of jobs (0) May 3, 2017 Iron Road has received two key approvals from the South Australian Government that will help clear the way for development of the $4.5 billion Central Eyre iron ore project.
Northern Territory gas pipeline reaches next milestone (0) May 3, 2017 More jobs in the Northern Territory’s resources sector are on the away after the government granted Australian energy company Jemena a pipeline licence for the Northern Gas Pipeline project.
Salt Lake Potash to raise $17.6m for development of WA project (0) May 3, 2017 Salt Lake Potash (SO4) has announced that it will raise $17.6 million to fund the development of its Goldfields Salt Lakes project in Western Australia.
Australian technology designed to help solve gas crisis (0) May 3, 2017 A new Australian-developed technology could make an important contribution to solving the country’s gas crisis by improving production rates and removing many of the environmental impacts associated with traditional fracking, ...
WorleyParsons secures engineering contract at Chilean lithium project (0) May 3, 2017 Australian-listed Lithium Power International has awarded WorleyParsons a design and feasibility engineering contract at the Maricunga lithium project in Chile.
Pilbara locks in Chinese off-take agreement for Pilgangoora lithium (0) May 3, 2017 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has secured an off-take agreement with China’s Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium for spodumene production from the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
MineX highlights future of mining in Queensland’s North West (0) May 3, 2017 A stand out line-up of speakers has been announced for the Mining the North West information session on day one of MineX 2017 in Mount Isa.
Operations resume at Tarcoola after rainfall (0) May 2, 2017 Mining activities have resumed at WPG Resources’ Tarcoola gold mine in South Australia, after it was temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall.
Bacteria holds key to more efficient gold processing (0) May 2, 2017 Research from the University of Adelaide has found that certain ‘nugget producing’ bacteria could be the key to developing more efficient methods of processing of gold ore.
South32 to invest $110m in Canadian explorer (0) May 2, 2017 Diversified miner South32 will invest $C110.3 million ($107.14 million) in Canadian explorer Arizona Mining, which is advancing a multi-commodity project in the United States.
MACA wins Northern Minerals rare earth contract (0) May 2, 2017 Northern Minerals has awarded MACA a $6 million mining contract for the Browns Range heavy rare earth pilot plant project in Western Australia.
BHP Billiton to lift iron ore exports from Port Hedland (0) May 1, 2017 BHP Billiton has received approval from the Town of Port Hedland to increase the amount of iron ore it can export through the Western Australian port each year.
Mt Lyell mine restart edges closer after $9.5m government support (0) May 1, 2017 Copper Mines of Tasmania’s (CMT) Mt Lyell mine is on track to restart after a $9.5 million investment from the state government.
Queensland Heritage Council backs Mount Morgan development (0) May 1, 2017 The Queensland Heritage Council has supported the development of Carbine Resources’ Mount Morgan copper gold project, bringing it closer to operation.
Orion to reopen Blair Athol coal mine in June (0) May 1, 2017 Orion Mining is preparing to restart operations at the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland next month after it satisfied several conditions required by the state government.
Getting The Right Weld (0) April 28, 2017 Welding is an essential component of construction and getting the right weld is important to ensure buildings maintain their structural integrity. When it comes to gas metal arc metal welding (GMAW) ...
Land released for exploration in Bowen Basin (0) April 28, 2017 The Queensland Government has opened more than 270sqkm of land for exploration in the Bowen Basin, set to deliver resources opportunities in the state.
Aurizon criticises Adani’s bid for Queensland rail line (0) April 28, 2017 Aurizon and Adani are vying for a government funded loan to develop a new railway for miners in the Galilee Basin, with Aurizon CEO Andrew Harding claiming its line would ...
EnviroSuite offloads consultancy to global environmental firm for $15m (0) April 28, 2017 EnviroSuite, a provider of environmental management software solutions for the mining industry, plans to sell its Pacific Environment Consulting (PEC) practice to global environmental firm, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), for ...
Mount Gibson to create 400 jobs to restart Koolan Island iron ore mine (0) April 28, 2017 Mount Gibson Iron will spend $97 million to redevelop and restart production at the Koolan Island iron ore mine in Western Australia after a feasibility study delivered “compelling economics” for ...
Curtin University launches $6.7m research centre to tackle mine rehabilitation (0) April 27, 2017 Western Australia’s Curtin University is collaborating with mining companies at a new $6.7 million research centre to apply world-class science to the rehabilitation of retired mine sites.
NT Government considers Tennant Creek common user mine (0) April 27, 2017 The Northern Territory Government has committed to fund a feasibility study into the development of a common user mine and processing facility in Tennant creek, set to bring more jobs ...
Earthquake to interrupt Newcrest gold operation for months (0) April 27, 2017 Newcrest Mining expects operations at its Cadia East underground mine in New South Wales to perform below production capacity for several months following the Good Friday earthquake that interrupted mining ...
Aurizon reopens Central Queensland coal rail systems (0) April 27, 2017 Aurizon has reopened its Goonyella coal rail system following damage caused by Cyclone Debbie and subsequent flooding in March.
Mining services rebound revives asset acquisition plans (0) April 27, 2017 A rebound in sentiment in the mining services sector has sparked a significant increase in the asset acquisition intentions of businesses in Western Australia and Queensland, according to the latest ...
BHP considers selling US shale assets (0) April 26, 2017 BHP Billiton is considering the divestment of its Fayetteville onshore gas field in the United States, the company reported in its latest operational review.
Rio Tinto enters mineral sands joint venture in Tanzania (0) April 26, 2017 Rio Tinto has signed a joint venture agreement worth up to US$10.75 million with Strandline Resources for a suite of heavy minerals sands tenements in Tanzania.
New Puma Energy Tier 3 diesel to lift fuel efficiency of mining fleets (0) April 26, 2017 Puma Energy is promising that a new Tier 3 diesel fuel being launched by the company will provide Australian mining companies with a strong improvement in efficiency from their equipment ...
Newmont awards underground contract to Ausdrill, Barminco JV (0) April 26, 2017 African Underground Mining Services (AUMS), a joint venture between Ausdrill and Barminco, has secured a $US280 million ($371.5 million) contract at the Ahafo gold complex in Ghana, West Africa with ...
Caterpillar announces new global headquarters (0) April 25, 2017 Caterpillar has relocated its global headquarters to Deerfield, Illinois in the United States, to become more accessible to its international customers.
Tenders called for Aussie x-ray specialists in fight against black lung (0) April 25, 2017 A call for tenders from Australian-based radiology services has been placed to conduct the second check on mine worker’s compulsory chest x-rays, in a bid to tackle black lung in ...
Black phosphorus to take on silicon in electronics boom (0) April 25, 2017 Black phosphorus, an element that was discovered more than 100 years ago, is beginning to gain interest after researchers discovered the critical role it can play in the future of ...
Liebherr launches boom system for increased load capacity (0) April 25, 2017 Liebherr has released the SX boom system for greater stability and to deliver higher load capacity.
Spotless urges shareholders to reject ‘opportunistic’ Downer takeover bid (0) April 24, 2017 Spotless has recommended its shareholders reject a $1.26 billion takeover made for the company by engineering group, Downer EDI.
Magnis to supply graphite to proposed Queensland lithium-ion facility (0) April 24, 2017 Graphite developer Magnis Resources, as part of a global consortium led by Boston Energy and Innovation (BEI), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Townsville City Council to investigate ...
Adani reinforces focus on local content for Carmichael coal project (0) April 24, 2017 India’s Adani has emphasised the importance of sourcing regional suppliers as part of the development of the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
BHP coal project to create hundreds of jobs in Bowen Basin (0) April 24, 2017 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has approved a $US204 million ($270.1 million) investment in the Caval Ridge Southern Circuit (CRSC) capital growth project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Chinese company walks away from $1.3bn Barrick Super Pit acquisition (0) April 21, 2017 Barrick Gold’s plan to sell its 50 per cent stake in the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie for $1.3 billion has fallen through after the Chinese buyer decided to ...
Mining moves: Blackham restructures to aid gold production growth, and more (0) April 21, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
Atlas Copco expands global mining offering (0) April 21, 2017 Atlas Copco has expanded its manufacturing plant in India, boosting its productivity solutions for the mining sector.
Capricorn copper mine to reopen, nearly 300 jobs to come (0) April 21, 2017 The Queensland Government has granted a prescribed project status to Capricorn copper mine, allowing it to reopen and bring more jobs to the state.
Hearing Protection From Industrial Noise (0) April 20, 2017 Noisy environments within industrial work places can often be a hazard. Whether it is a foundry, manufacturing plant, automotive repair shop or construction site, noise is a constant. Some noises, ...
More Mining Companies Will Be Looking To Rent, Not Purchase (0) April 20, 2017 While the Australian mining industry continues to take steady steps towards recovery moving into 2017 and beyond, companies are beginning to change their strategies to adopt more cost effective methods ...
Monitoring Mine Security – The 3G/4G Hidden Solar Camera System (0) April 20, 2017 The latest advance in remote wireless surveillance technology, the 3G/4G Solar Cam can be mounted anywhere with a 3G or 4G cell network. Alternatively, if a building or mining site happens ...
Mitchell Services secures Olympic Dam mining services contract (0) April 20, 2017 Mitchell Services has entered a one-year contract to provide mining services at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
Disruptive weather hits Rio Tinto iron ore operations (0) April 20, 2017 Poor weather conditions have disrupted Rio Tinto’s performance at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia during the first quarter of 2017.
NT Govt considers second train at Darwin LNG facility (0) April 20, 2017 The Northern Territory Government is investing $250,000 in a feasibility study to assess the potential of developing a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) train at ConocoPhillips’ Darwin LNG facility.
Northern Minerals to invest $56m in rare earths project (0) April 20, 2017 Northern Minerals has approved development of a $56 million pilot plant at the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.
Dacian locks in GR Engineering for $107m Mt Morgans EPC contract (0) April 19, 2017 Dacian Gold has executed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia with GR Engineering.
Eastern Goldfields moves Davyhurst towards gold production with $25m raising (0) April 19, 2017 Eastern Goldfields will raise at least $25 million through a share placement to fund commissioning of the Davyhurst gold operation in Western Australia.
Tawana Resoures completes Bald Hill joint venture agreement (0) April 19, 2017 Tawana Resources subsidiary Lithco has completed its joint venture partnership agreement with Alliance Mineral Assets for the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum project in Western Australia.
WA DMP trials updated minerals mapping system (0) April 19, 2017 The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum is testing a new online version of its Tenegraph mapping system that can determine land available for mineral exploration.
Australian mining industry backs move to scrap 457 visas (0) April 19, 2017 Australia’s mining industry has supported the federal government’s plan to replace the 457 Visa program with a new temporary worker immigration scheme.
New Solutions To Significantly Reduce TCO And Boost HSEQ (0) April 18, 2017 Total Mining Solutions is the banner under which Total, one of the top five multinational integrated oil companies, offers mining customers a range of products and services designed to lower ...
Red 5 suspends operations at Philippines gold mine (0) April 18, 2017 Uncertainty surrounding the mining policy in the Philippines has led Australian-based Red 5 to suspend operations at the Siana gold project.
Newcrest gold mine suffers ‘large’ seismic event (0) April 18, 2017 Newcrest Mining has avoided major mine damage and injury to workers at the Cadia gold operation in New South Wales following a seismic event on Good Friday.
TomCar to invest in study for electric mining vehicles (0) April 18, 2017 Melbourne-based TomCar has partnered with CSIRO as part of a feasibility study surrounding a new demand for zero-emission electric mining vehicles.
Queensland’s North West a ‘new frontier’ for rare mineral discoveries (0) April 18, 2017 An area within Queensland’s North West region has been identified as the state’s next frontier of resource investment after geologists found evidence of undiscovered rare minerals.
South32 abandons $US200 million Peabody coal acquisition (0) April 18, 2017 South32’s proposed $US200 million acquisition of Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan Colliery in New South Wales has been scrapped due to competition concerns.
Dacian targets RUC for Mt Morgans underground contract (0) April 13, 2017 Dacian Gold is set to award an underground mining contract at the Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia to RUC Cementation Mining.
NSW mine suspended over failure to pay rehabilitation fees (0) April 13, 2017 A Port Macquarie based mine has been ordered to suspend all mining operations after failing to pay its environmental rehabilitation deposit.
Thiess secures Mount Pleasant mining services contract (0) April 13, 2017 CIMIC Group’s mining services provider Thiess has won a mining services contract for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
Yancoal wins approval for Rio Tinto coal acquisition (0) April 13, 2017 Chinese-controlled Yancoal has secured Australian Government approval for a $US2.45 billion ($3.2 billion) acquisition of Rio Tinto’s Hunter Valley coal division in New South Wales.
Iron ore price tumbles below $US70 (0) April 13, 2017 The iron ore price has plummeted below $US70 on the back of increased supply as China’s steel demand begins to soften.
BHP Billiton takes aim at company restructure idea (0) April 13, 2017 BHP Billiton has again shot down a proposal by Elliot Associates to restructure the company.
Market value of WA’s listed companies on the up (0) April 12, 2017 The market capitalisation of Western Australia’s listed companies has risen by 1.8 per cent in March, according to a Deloitte’s latest report.
Advanced Pilbara shipping system to guide iron ore giants (0) April 12, 2017 Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port, will soon be home to a state-of-the-art shipping management control system that will improve safety, productivity and efficiency at the operation.
Mining companies deliver strong returns after listing on the ASX (0) April 12, 2017 Mining companies were amongst the top performers of the companies that listed on the Australian Securities Exchanges (ASX) in first quarter 2017.
Rio Tinto proceeds with Citadel project farm-in (0) April 12, 2017 Rio Tinto subsidiary Rio Tinto Exploration is going ahead with Stage 2 of the Citadel project farm-in agreement it has with Antipa Minerals.
Civmec JV wins Gruyere gold contract, starts engineering work (0) April 12, 2017 Civmec, as part of the Amec Foster Wheeler Civmec joint venture (ACJV), has launched work on the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Gruyere gold project in Western ...
AIMEX gears up for another year (0) April 11, 2017 Registrations have opened for Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), which will be held from August 29 – 31 at the Sydney Showground.
BHP rejects proposal to divest petroleum assets (0) April 11, 2017 BHP Billiton has rejected a proposal from US hedge fund firm Elliott Associates to alter its company structure and divest its US petroleum assets.
Third sale of Angolan diamonds by Lucapa (0) April 11, 2017 The Lucapa Diamond Company and its partners, Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P. and Rosas & Petalas, have announced the successful completion of the third sale for 2017 of alluvial diamonds ...
DMP approves Matsa Resources’ Fortitude gold project (0) April 11, 2017 The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has approved Matsa Resources’ mining proposal and mine closure plan for its Fortitude gold project.
Hardware hackathon for resources industries (0) April 11, 2017 Barrick and BHP Billiton are partnering with Unearthed, Caterpillar and MRIWA to jointly host the Shield-X Challenge, an international hardware hackathon for the resources industry, taking place from 28 April-5 ...
South32, GE enter digital transformation partnership (0) April 10, 2017 South32 has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with GE to assist in developing the company’s digital transformation.
Australia needs greater mining and METS cohesion (0) April 10, 2017 Australia’s minerals industry and its mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector need to collaborate better for the sake of the nation’s future prosperity, according to Dr Vanessa Guthrie, Chair ...
OZ Minerals enters copper project deal in Portugal (0) April 10, 2017 OZ Minerals has entered an earn-in agreement with Canadian-listed exploration company Avrupa Minerals on its Alvito copper-gold exploration project in Portugal.
Rio Tinto pays $4 billion tax in 2016 (0) April 10, 2017 Rio Tinto has paid $4 billion in taxes and royalties in 2016 and made more than $35 billion in direct economic contribution to related communities.
More Mining Companies Will Be Looking To Rent And Not Purchase (0) April 10, 2017 While the Australian mining industry continues to take steady steps towards recovery moving into 2017 and beyond, companies are beginning to change their strategies to adopt more cost effective methods ...
Australia’s mining industry addressing downsize in China steel production (0) April 10, 2017 China’s move to reduce air pollution in large cities by limiting its need for iron ore and coal production over the next five years won’t slow Australia’s mining industry, a ...
Mining moves: Former Newcrest CEO heads to Lithium Power, and more (0) April 7, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
Neometals to sell stake in Mt Marion lithium project (0) April 7, 2017 Neometals has announced its intention to sell its 13.8 per cent interest in the Mt Marion lithium project in Western Australia for around US$96 million ($125 million).
Why Fit Matters: Disposable Respirators Are A Proven Defence (0) April 7, 2017 Why Fit Matters Employers can have the best intentions when it comes to protecting their workforce from harmful airborne particles, but unless the supplied equipment works properly then it is a ...
Underground fire affects South32’s Cannington mine (0) April 7, 2017 An underground fire has temporarily affected South32’s Cannington mine in Queensland, delaying mineral extraction at the site.
Rio Tinto mines to support more than 1000 jobs in WA (0) April 7, 2017 The development of Rio Tinto’s Silvergrass, West Angeles and Yandicoogina mines are set to support more than 1000 construction jobs in Western Australia.
How To Achieve Optimal GTAW Performance (0) April 6, 2017 Efficiency, productivity and weld precision are key focus areas in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. To achieve optimal GTAW performance in these areas, ...
UQ develops online mine rehabilitation resource (0) April 6, 2017 University of Queensland (UQ) scientists, together with Central Queensland coal mine rehabilitation experts have developed an online resource to share knowledge on mine closures and remediation.
Large 59.6 carat pink diamond sells for a record US$71m (0) April 6, 2017 The 59.6-carat fancy vivid pink diamond has sold for US$71.2 million ($94 million), the highest price for any diamond item sold at auction in Asia.
Joy Global to be renamed Komatsu Mining (0) April 6, 2017 Japanese based machinery manufacturer Komatsu has completed its acquisition of Joy Global, expanding its global mining services business.
Successful field trial for new South Australian drill rig technology (0) April 6, 2017 A new drill rig technology with the potential to drastically cut exploration costs has undergone successful field trials in outback South Australia.
SEW Eurodrive begins nationwide motor and drive program (0) April 5, 2017 SEW Eurodrive has commenced the 2017 calendar for its nationwide motor and drive program DriveAcademy.
Western Australia continues to lead Australia’s resources sector (0) April 5, 2017 Western Australia has retained its title as Australia’s top state for resources exploration and investment, attracting 65 per cent of the nations total mineral exploration expenditure.
Queensland delivers funding for North West exploration (0) April 5, 2017 Seven mining companies in Queensland have received a funding from the state government to support their exploration activities in the North West.
Scientific panel on Samarco recovery efforts to be established (0) April 5, 2017 An Independent Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel will be created this year to support recovery efforts following BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.
Kingsgate launches claim against Thai Government over Chatree closure (0) April 4, 2017 Kingsgate Consolidated has begun its claim against Thailand’s Government following the forced closure of its Chatree gold mine last year.
Komatsu acquires Queensland based mine solutions provider MineWare (0) April 4, 2017 Komatsu’s Australian subsidiary has acquired MineWare, a mining equipment solutions provider based in Queensland.
Peabody arises from bankruptcy (0) April 4, 2017 Peabody Energy has come out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will begin trading in the New York Stock Exchange under the ticket symbol BTU.
BHP’s Queensland coal operations resume after Cyclone Debbie (0) April 4, 2017 Workers have returned to BHP Billiton’s coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin following Cyclone Debbie.
Aurizon begins repairs to coal rail systems following Cyclone Debbie (0) April 3, 2017 Aurizon has begun assessing and repairing damage to its coal rail systems, following flooding caused by Cyclone Debbie that affected Queensland last week.
Macmahon poised to secure contract for Byerwen coal mine (0) April 3, 2017 Macmahon has been chosen as the preferred mining contractor for QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine near Glenden in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
MACA set for Gruyere gold contract award (0) April 3, 2017 Mining services company MACA has been named the preferred contractor for the bulk earthworks package at the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia.
Emeco completes recapitalisation, mergers (0) April 3, 2017 Mining equipment rental company Emeco has completed a recapitalisation and three-way merger with Orionstone and Andy’s Earthmovers.
Artemis to launch copper production at Western Australian mine (0) March 31, 2017 Artemis Resources plans to deliver first copper production at the Whundo mine in Western Australia next week.
Technology developed for detecting tools in magnetite stockpiles (0) March 31, 2017 Gap Explosive Ordnance Detection (Gap EOD) has developed the UltraTEM, a new technology that can detect buried metal in magnetite stockpiles.
Queensland gold operations resume following cyclone Debbie (0) March 31, 2017 Operations have resumed at Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood and Evolution Mining’s Mt Carlton gold mines following Tropical Cyclone Debbie that hit the north Queensland coast this week.
Heron secures Woodlawn environmental licence (0) March 31, 2017 Heron Resources has received its environmental protection licence from the New South Wales environmental protection authority (EPA) for proposed construction, mining and processing activities at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project.
Mining moves: Energy Resources MD resigns to take Rio role, and more (0) March 31, 2017 Australian Mining brings readers the latest corporate appointments and departures impacting the local and international resources industry.
Major project status awarded to NT’s Jervois project, more than 600 jobs to come (0) March 30, 2017 More mining jobs are on the way for the Northern Territory after the territory government awarded KGL Resources’ Jervois copper-silver-gold project a major project status.
Atlas Iron, Pilbara Minerals partner for WA lithium projects (0) March 30, 2017 Atlas Iron has entered agreements with Pilbara Minerals over two lithium projects in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
BHP uses culture to drive iron ore value (0) March 30, 2017 BHP Billiton Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) Asset President, Edgar Basto, believes that while the growth of low-cost seaborne iron ore supply is expected to outpace incremental demand, the company ...
Looking further afield to solve mining challenges (0) March 30, 2017 Australian miners should consider collaborating with other industries for critical innovations if they are not already, according to Craig Stegman, Rio Tinto vice president, operational and technical support, copper and ...
Mining sector accounts for 15 per cent of Australia’s economy: Deloitte (0) March 29, 2017 A new Deloitte report has found the mining and METS sector has accounted for 15 per cent of Australia’s gross domestic product, highlighting its significant contribution to Australia’s economy.
Third train starts at Gorgon LNG (0) March 29, 2017 Chevron has launched production from the third train at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
Origin, ENGIE partner to lift gas supply in SA (0) March 29, 2017 Origin Energy has signed two agreements with ENGIE that are set to increase gas supply and energy security in South Australia.
Age no barrier for Fortescue students (0) March 29, 2017 The latest group of students from Fortescue Metals Group’s vocational training and employment centre (VTEC) in the Pilbara have graduated and will now embark on full-time employment at the company’s ...
Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora project receives key environmental approval (0) March 29, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has received the first of two key environmental approvals for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, bringing the operations closer to construction.
Mining sector beginning to see a turnaround: BCG report (0) March 28, 2017 A new report from the Boston Consulting Group has indicated a current uptick in the mining sector following a turnaround in shareholder returns in ASX 200 companies last year.
South32 to return $655 million to shareholders (0) March 28, 2017 South32 has announced plans to return US$500 million ($655 million) to shareholders in the form of a buyback, showing positive signs in Australia’s commodity market.