Rio Tinto to decarbonise iron ore value chain with POSCO (0) July 9, 2021 Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO to explore and develop low-carbon emission technologies for iron ore mining through to steelmaking.
Bis secures haulage contract at Capcoal (0) July 9, 2021 Anglo American has awarded Bis a multi-year contract to deliver off-road haulage, materials handling and site services at the Capcoal operations near Middlemount, in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Position Partners aids in innovative education (0) July 8, 2021 Position Partners will help to administer a world-first education program which provides students with knowledge and skills in construction, engineering, surveying, architecture and design.
Funding allows deep dive into seabed mining (0) July 8, 2021 The federal government’s Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP) grant program has given the University of Queensland (UQ) an opportunity to research deep seabed mining.
Alkane Resources breaks guidance as gold grades rise (0) July 8, 2021 Alkane Resources has outdone its production guidance at the Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales off the back of higher ore grades.
Warrikal wins record Fortescue contract (0) July 8, 2021 Warrikal Pty Ltd has been awarded a five-year $350 million contract as one of the providers of maintenance and shutdown services at Fortescue’s Pilbara operations.
Westgold restarts Bluebird following labour concerns (0) July 8, 2021 Westgold Resources has resumed operations at the Bluebird underground gold mine in Western Australia after works were suspended following COVID-19 labour issues earlier in the year.
MinRes promotes diversity with training program (0) July 7, 2021 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has again contributed to the inclusion of women in mining, as a new, all-female cohort was welcomed through the mining company’s Entry Level Operator (ELO) program in ...
AECI solidifies Thiess relationship with contract extension (0) July 7, 2021 AECI Australia has been awarded a five-year contract extension by Thiess to continue to provide bulk emulsion explosives, initiating systems and related services to mines in New South Wales and ...
Fortescue produces first-ever green iron ore (0) July 7, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has successfully produced high purity green iron ore as part of its Fortescue Future Industries (FFII renewable energy and industry initiative.
Atomic arsenic key to gold concentration (0) July 6, 2021 French scientists have dived deeper than ever before into gold and arsenic’s relationship, improving the understanding of gold concentration and how it can be recovered more effectively.
Ramelius Resources rises from challenging month (0) July 6, 2021 Ramelius Resources has achieved record gold production for the 2021 financial year despite bearing the brunt of haulage impacts, worker shortages and COVID-19 travel bans in June.
Weir’s Multiflo pump suits toughest of slurry (0) July 6, 2021 Weir Minerals has released a hydraulic submersible slurry pump for abrasive applications and large particle handling – the Multiflo Mudflo.
WA prioritises skilled workers with Summit and incentives (0) July 6, 2021 The WA Government has rescheduled its Skills Summit for late-July, when state leaders will discuss upskilling sectors including resources and construction.
QLD North West Minerals Province on display in Netherlands (0) July 6, 2021 The Queensland Government has showcased the state’s North West Minerals province in an engagement session with the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers to highlight the region’s supply of critical ...
Fe names Campbell as JWD haulage contractor (0) July 6, 2021 Iron ore junior Fe has signed a contract with David Campbell Transport to secure the transport company’s services as lead haulage contractor for the JWD project in Western Australia.
UK lithium helped by Australian technology (0) July 5, 2021 Australia’s Source Certain International (SCI) has partnered with Cornish Lithium to develop technology that traces the origin of UK-mined lithium in lithium-ion batteries.
Dormant volcanoes could hold key to green mining (0) July 5, 2021 The mining of liquid ore containing copper, gold, zinc, silver and lithium from dormant volcanoes could become a reality following research from Oxford University.
Cadia seismic event rocks Newcrest (0) July 5, 2021 Newcrest Mining has started investigations after a localised seismic event occurred at the Cadia gold operation in New South Wales.
Mining creates thousands of apprenticeship opportunities (0) July 5, 2021 The mining industry has been a major driver in the growth of apprentice and trainee numbers in Australia, with the sector on track to put thousands more into work over ...
Kaeser compressor withstands harsh environments (0) July 2, 2021 Kaeser Compressors has launched its new heavy-duty M450 portable compressor that has been developed to perform under extreme environmental conditions.
Thiess contract at Mount Pleasant nears $1bn (0) July 2, 2021 MACH Energy has selected Thiess as the preferred contractor for mining services at the Mount Pleasant thermal coal project in New South Wales.
Boom continues strong year with Anglo extension (0) July 2, 2021 Boom Logistics has re-signed a contract to supply cranes and speciality resources for Anglo American across Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
GR Engineering locks in Tanami agreement (0) July 2, 2021 GR Engineering has signed a $68 million subcontractor agreement with RUC Cementation Mining Contractors for construction works at Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Fortescue facilitates mining rehabilitation project at Chichester Hub (0) July 2, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has partnered with the Cooperative Research Centre for Transformation in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) to enhance mine site rehabilitation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia using ...
Fully autonomous excavation a step closer (0) July 2, 2021 Researchers from Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab and the University of Maryland have developed an autonomous excavator system that can perform loading tasks without human operators.
AusIMM’s International Uranium Digital Conference 2021 (0) July 1, 2021 AusIMM continues to deliver unparalleled opportunities in the sector with world-class online conferences providing industry-led keynotes, technical programs, on-demand presentations, and interactive discussion groups.
Pembroke gets government funding for Olive Downs (0) July 1, 2021 Pembroke Resources has received a $175 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to develop the Olive Downs coking coal project in Queensland.
Alice Springs touched by Tanami COVID cluster (0) July 1, 2021 Alice Springs is in the midst of a 72-hour lockdown until July 3 after a positive mine worker from the Tanami gold mine COVID cluster passed through the town’s airport.
First gold runs smoothly for Capricorn at Karlawinda (0) July 1, 2021 Capricorn Metals has poured first gold at its Karlawinda gold project as the company continued to optimise its processes in Western Australia.
Permanent fix paramount at Yallourn coal mine (0) July 1, 2021 A major flood risk at Victoria’s Yallourn coal mine has been stabilised but remains critical, as EnergyAustralia continues to develop a permanent fix for the situation.
IGO, Tianqi restart Greenbushes processing plant (0) July 1, 2021 IGO and Tianqi Lithium have finalised the $1.9-billion Lithium HoldCo joint venture (JV) with restart of the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia already underway.
Westgold rings in Big Bell target for end of year (0) July 1, 2021 Westgold Resources has made it out of a slow ramp up at the Big Bell operation in Western Australia as the company commissions a new underground production fleet to reach ...
Outstanding brakes for rail-mounted mining equipment (0) July 1, 2021 There are certain investments across the mining industry that are essential to avoid catastrophe. Svendborg’s rail-mounted Storm Brakes are an indispensable asset to ensure the safety and protection of both ...
High-grade kaolin a priority for Australia (0) June 30, 2021 The Australian Government has given major project status to FYI Resources’ High-Purity Alumina project, which includes the Cadoux kaolin project in Western Australia.
IGO increases exploration foothold in Fraser Range (0) June 30, 2021 IGO has boosted its interest in the Fraser Range nickel-copper joint venture (JV) with Carawine Resources in Western Australia to 70 per cent after spending $5 million on exploration.
Karora to double gold production through Beta Hunt expansion (0) June 30, 2021 Karora Resources has planned to increase production by by 1.2 million tonnes at the Beta Hunt gold mine in Western Australia to help double the company’s production guidance.
Metso Outotec strengthens materials handling family (0) June 30, 2021 Metso Outotec has partnered with German-based FAM to deliver in-pit crush and convey (IPCC) and tailings management plants on a global scale.
Reward earns major project status for Lake Disappointment (0) June 30, 2021 Reward Minerals has been granted major project status by the Australian Government for the $450 million Lake Disappointment brine and sulphate of potash project in northern Western Australia.
FIFO workers not exempt from Perth lockdown (0) June 29, 2021 A ‘stay where you are’ order has been issued by Western Australian premier Mark McGowan, as the state enforced a four-day COVID-19 lockdown.
Tanami COVID cluster grows as Darwin lockdown is extended (0) June 29, 2021 The COVID-19 cluster from Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory has grown to seven active cases as Darwin enters its second day of lockdown.
Calidus begins searching for growth at Blue Spec (0) June 29, 2021 Calidus Resources has begun a definitive feasibility study at its Blue Spec gold deposit in Western Australia to increase overall production at the Warrawoona project to 139,000 ounces per year.
Australian Pacific Coal granted appeal in Dartbrook decision (0) June 29, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has been granted leave to appeal the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) in barring an extension to the ...
Strike secures key contractors at Paulsens East (0) June 29, 2021 Strike Resources has taken significant steps at its Paulsens East iron ore mine in Western Australia, with some key contracts and licensing approvals now ticked off.
Pentium contract pipeline exceeds rig capacity (0) June 28, 2021 Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by Iluka Resources for the drilling of dewatering wells at Iluka’s Cataby mine site in Western Australia.
Resources exports projected to reach new record (0) June 28, 2021 The Resources and Energy Quarterly for the June quarter forecasts that export earnings for the 2020-21 financial year will reach a record $310 billion, with the highest-ever shipments of iron ...
Gruyere JV deals with disruption (0) June 28, 2021 Gold Road Resources has forecast under-par gold production at the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia during the June quarter due to process plant disruptions.
Tanami COVID-19 outbreak prompts mass FIFO lockdown (0) June 28, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has put all mine workers who travelled to Alice Springs and Darwin into isolation following a COVID-19 outbreak at Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine.
Invisible gold seen for the first time (0) June 28, 2021 A Curtin University research team in Western Australia has uncovered the nature of invisible gold trapped in pyrite and developed an eco-friendlier way to extract it.
First Karlawinda gold pour imminent for Capricorn (0) June 25, 2021 Capricorn Metals has started continuous ore processing at the Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia following the completed construction of its wholly-owned site.
Bravus breaks first coal milestone at Carmichael (0) June 25, 2021 Bravus Mining and Resources has struck first coal at the Carmichael project in Queensland with the company on track to export first coal later this year.
Australian mining employment on the rise: ABS (0) June 25, 2021 Employment in Australia’s mining industry has hit a nine-year high, according to the ABS’ latest quarterly data on labour forces.
ABB, Hitachi to design electric dump truck (0) June 25, 2021 ABB and Hitachi Construction Machinery have teamed up to develop a zero-emission battery electric rigid dump truck that features in-motion charging.
Rio Tinto partners with Schneider to boost decarbonisation solutions (0) June 25, 2021 Rio Tinto will work with Schneider Electric to develop digital platforms, technologies and solutions to be deployed across its metals and mining supply chain to drive further decarbonisation.
Monadelphous banks BHP, Rio Tinto contracts (0) June 24, 2021 Monadelphous has secured contracts worth $215 million with a list of multinational miners, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
Glencore moves forward with Newlands rehabilitation (0) June 24, 2021 Glencore has earned a certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating 138 hectares at the Newlands open cut coal mine in Central Queensland.
Strickland expands Yandal gold presence (0) June 24, 2021 Strickland Metals has acquired the Millrose gold project for $10 million, taking its resource base in Western Australia’s Yandal Belt up to 603,000 ounces of gold.
Battery demand opens supply chain opportunities for miners (0) June 24, 2021 Diversifying Australia’s battery industry could almost double its value by 2030, giving miners an opportunity to be part of adding $7.4 billion to the economy.
NT Bullion ships first iron ore from Frances Creek (0) June 24, 2021 NT Bullion has shipped its first batch of iron ore in six years using processed waste materials at the Frances Creek Mine in the Northern Territory.
Fifty-seven tailings disasters since 2000 (0) June 24, 2021 Download this free guide to see the impact of dams and tailings failures across Australia, Canada, the United States, Brazil and more.
Bellevue plots production expansion at gold site (0) June 24, 2021 Bellevue Gold believes its exceptional drilling results at its namesake gold project in Western Australia will support an upscale of production and increase project economics for minimal extra cost.
OZ Minerals’ funds innovation centre (0) June 23, 2021 OZ Minerals has established the Arkani Ngura Innovation and Technology Centre with funding from the 2021-22 South Australian budget.
NSW eyes critical minerals investment in 2021-22 budget (0) June 23, 2021 The New South Wales Government has pledged almost $200 million for mining industries and mining communities as part of the state’s 2021-22 Budget, including a focus on critical minerals exploration.
Australia opens door to international mining workers (0) June 23, 2021 The federal government has added mining occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to address the local skills shortage in the resources sector.
Bonanza week for Catalyst at Henty gold mine (0) June 23, 2021 Catalyst Metals has hit 600 grams of gold per tonne at the Henty project in Tasmania, in the same week the state government awarded an exploration grant to the junior ...
Mineral exploration takes flight in QLD (0) June 23, 2021 The Queensland Government has commissioned an airborne geophysical survey of the state’s north-west to uncover its next wave of mineral projects.
BHP strives for industry standard tailings storage (0) June 23, 2021 BHP has outlined how its tailings storage management plan will achieve zero harm to people or environment with a top-down approach.
Booms – making the right choice (0) June 23, 2021 A correctly sized hydraulic rockbreaker and suitably positioned boom system is a well-recognised, safe and reliable solution which can maximise the productivity of any crushing circuit.
Commodity prices create risk and opportunity: KPMG (0) June 23, 2021 Commodity prices have emerged as the top risk facing the Australian resources industry, according to KPMG’s Australian Mining Risk Forecast 2021-22 report.
St George confirms large mineral system at Mt Alexander (0) June 22, 2021 St George Mining has established a high-grade nickel-copper sulphide discovery at the Mt Alexander project in Western Australia after receiving assay results.
Red 5 locks in Macmahon contract at King of the Hills (0) June 22, 2021 Red 5 has provided Macmahon Contractors a 5-year open pit and underground mining services contract at the King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
IGO weeks away from Tianqi lithium lift-off (0) June 22, 2021 IGO and Tianqi Lithium have advanced the completion of a joint venture which will break new ground in Australian lithium.
Sandvik relocates to new Perth warehouse (0) June 22, 2021 Sandvik has signed a long-term lease to build a state-of-the-art warehouse in Perth to consolidate its operations within the city.
Fortescue showcases Cat’s capabilities (0) June 22, 2021 Fortescue has used Perth’s Resource’s Technology Showcase to demonstrate its autonomous Caterpillar MineStar Command fleet at the Christmas Creek operation.
Increased ROI for an Australian plant with Honeywell Forge (0) June 22, 2021 Potential LNG production improvement was observed for an Australian plant with Honeywell Forge Workforce Competency operator training simulator (OTS) suite testing control and safety system design changes, which led to increased ...
Rio Tinto to feature autonomous training solutions at Gudai-Darri (0) June 22, 2021 In a move that furthers its autonomous haulage footprint, Rio Tinto will operate trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for Hauling systems at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
WA skills shortage predicted to peak in 2023 (0) June 21, 2021 The Western Australian labour market may need an extra 40,000 resources workers over the next two years due to an unprecedented skills shortage, according to a Pit Crew Consulting Services ...
GBM handballs Mt Morgan for Canadian capital (0) June 21, 2021 GBM Resources has initiated the sale of the Mt Morgan gold-copper project in Queensland to Canadian-based Smartset Services to focus more attention on its Drummond Basin gold assets.
QLD to grow resources exports to Korea, South Asia (0) June 21, 2021 The Queensland Government has focussed on expanding the reach of its mineral resources into the Korea and South Asia export markets with the appointment of new trade commissioners.
OZ Minerals accelerates extraction evolution (0) June 21, 2021 OZ Minerals has facilitated its Ingenious Extraction Challenge, allowing 60 submissions to discover new ways to extract metals.
Swick recommits to Orexplore demerger (0) June 21, 2021 Swick Mining Services has revisited its Orexplore Technologies demerger with a commitment to create the new entity by the end of the year.
NRW preferred for Karara mining services (0) June 18, 2021 NRW has received a letter of intent from Karara Mining for a mining services contract worth around $700 million at the Karara iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Gold, iron ore prices take a tumble (0) June 18, 2021 Gold prices suffered a dramatic loss on Thursday, falling to $US1775 ($2348) per ounce, as the United States federal reserve indicated a number of interest rate hikes by 2023.
Copper prices push Sandfire to DeGrussa record (0) June 18, 2021 Sandfire Resources has exported its highest-value shipment of copper concentrate from the DeGrussa operation in Western Australia.
WA slowly converting FIFO workers (0) June 18, 2021 Western Australia’s push to permanently welcome fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers has started strong, as the state’s net interstate migration rate turned positive for the first time since 2013.
In focus: HD Series from Bonfiglioli (0) June 17, 2021 Bonfiglioli Australia managing director Martin Broglia has stated that choosing the right heavy-duty gear unit all comes down to three key requirements: price, quality and service.
Bellevue confirms high-grade gold at WA site (0) June 17, 2021 Bellevue Gold has cemented the high-grade potential of its namesake gold project in Western Australia following the latest drilling program at the site.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) June 17, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Bellevue Gold, Carpentaria Resources, Minbos Resources and more.
Ramelius mines first ore at Tampia (0) June 17, 2021 Ramelius Resources has started ore mining at the Tampia gold mine in Western Australia for the first time since it first took over the project in 2019.
Sandfire to finish strong at DeGrussa (0) June 17, 2021 Sandfire Resources has supported its wind-down strategy for the DeGrussa copper-gold operations in Western Australia, with an ore reserve and mineral resource update.
Curtin University uncovers history of WA ore systems (0) June 17, 2021 A team of Curtin University researchers have discovered a way to accurately measure the age sulfide ore mineral systems in Western Australia, which could help uncover larger deposits.
AU-UK deal shows good signs for METS (0) June 17, 2021 An historic free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the United Kingdom will strengthen the UK’s investment in Australian commodities, while providing easier access for mining businesses to import and ...
Gascoyne secures deal to merge with Firefly (0) June 17, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has agreed to take over Firefly Resources in a proposed deal that would combine the two companies complementary assets in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
GroundProbe unveils its first reactive geohazard monitor (0) June 16, 2021 GroundProbe has released the RGR-Velox, an advanced doppler radar for real-time reactive geohazard monitor that detects tailings dam breaches, slope failures, landslides and avalanches.
Rio Tinto and ARENA partner for greener aluminium (0) June 16, 2021 Rio Tinto and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have partnered to investigate processing with hydrogen instead of natural gas at the Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.
Queensland budget highlights resources-led recovery (0) June 16, 2021 Queensland’s resources sector and land programs have been allocated more than $42 million by the state government, as part of the 2021-22 budget.
Very Happy Valley with historic gold hit (0) June 16, 2021 E79 Resources has hit massive gold grades at the Happy Valley gold prospect in Victoria, striking more than 100 grams of gold per tonne.
Galena gives Abra project green light (0) June 16, 2021 Galena Mining’s development of its Abra base metals project will go ahead with full production of its lead-silver concentrate scheduled for the first quarter of the 2023 calendar year.
Secret to river restoration unlocked (0) June 15, 2021 A new measuring system for the restoration of river systems in post-mining environments has been developed by a US-based research team.
Federal funding for carbon-cutting technology (0) June 15, 2021 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the launch date for its $43 million Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program, to support feasibility and engineering studies.
Juno Minerals on track for hematite mine start (0) June 15, 2021 Juno Minerals has released tenders for contract mining services at the Mount Mason hematite project in Western Australia, ahead of its commencement of operations early next year.
Fe blasts off at JWD iron ore project (0) June 15, 2021 Fe Limited has made another step towards progressing the JWD iron ore project in Western Australia after completing its first blast, with the crushing and screening plant to go online ...
MLG completes Christmas Creek contract early (0) June 15, 2021 MLG Oz has begun searching for a new crushing and screening client, after its contract at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine in Western Australia looked set for completion five months ahead ...
Anglo American takes action on Grosvenor incident report (0) June 15, 2021 Anglo American is committing $5 million to fund underground mining research following the release of a report into an incident at its Grosvenor underground coal mine which injured five employees ...
Heritage approval gives Pursuit green light (0) June 14, 2021 Pursuit Minerals has been cleared to commence drilling of its Warrior Project at the Phil’s Hill prospect in Western Australia after meeting its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage requirements.
Tasmanian EDGI funding to promote exploration sector (0) June 14, 2021 Sixteen mining and exploration projects will share in approximately $780,000 in grants from the fifth round of the Tasmanian Government’s Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) program.
Macarthur Minerals looks to Infinity and beyond (0) June 14, 2021 Macarthur Minerals (MIO) will focus solely on the production of its iron ore resources following a plan to spin out its Pilbara-based gold and copper assets to subsidiary Infinity Mining.
Andromeda starting to take off at Great White (0) June 14, 2021 Andromeda Metals has signed an offtake agreement for 70,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity kaolin from the Great White project in South Australia.
Aeris cements future of copper, gold operations (0) June 11, 2021 Aeris Resources will accelerate exploration at the Tritton copper and Cracow gold operations in New South Wales and Queensland, respectively, after raising $50.4 million.
Resources job availability shows growth (0) June 11, 2021 Australia’s mining, energy and resources industry has been listed as one of the top three industries increasing job growth in Australia, according to SEEK’s latest employment report.
Queensland invests big on resources needed for renewables (0) June 11, 2021 The Queensland Government has pumped $2 billion into a Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, in an effort to develop its economy while advancing environmental initiatives.
RDG to get Lucky with garnet production in 2022 (0) June 11, 2021 Resource Development Group has received approval to develop its Lucky Bay garnet project in Western Australia, with construction to begin in the third quarter of 2021.
Australian thermal coal best-in-class (0) June 11, 2021 The quality of Australia’s thermal coal has significant advantages over other countries, including fewer carbon emissions, according to a Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) report.
Silver Lake halts operations at Daisy Complex (0) June 10, 2021 Silver Lake Resources has temporarily suspended operations at the Daisy Complex underground gold mine in Western Australia, following a tragic incident suffered by a Macmahon Holdings contractor.
Bauxite Hills to ramp up with Xinfa contracts (0) June 10, 2021 Metro Mining has signed two offtake agreements with Xinfa, locking the Chinese-based aluminium producer into the company’s Bauxite Hills mine until at least 2025.
Coates aims higher with rebrand (0) June 10, 2021 Coates has dropped ‘Hire’ from its brand name to emphasise its end-to-end equipment, engineering, training and technology solutions capabilities.
First drill digs up intense results for Coda, Torrens (0) June 10, 2021 Coda Minerals and Torrens Mining have uncovered intense iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) from its first deep diamond drill hole at the Elizabeth Creek joint venture (JV) project, located in ...
Innovative energy mindset elevates mining (0) June 10, 2021 Hybrid energy solutions are leading innovation in the mining industry, with teams across the globe applying complex solutions to various other sectors.
thyssenkrupp bulk handling solutions to benefit ports (0) June 9, 2021 thyssenkrupp is expanding its solutions for bulk materials handling by developing its Train Load Out Station to use artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques to improve loading accuracy.
Glencore to roll out Epiroc battery loader at CSA (0) June 9, 2021 Glencore has bought an ST14 battery electric loader from Epiroc which will unveiled at the CSA copper mine in New South Wales this month.
Coal workforce must be retrained to avoid future job cuts, report says (0) June 9, 2021 Australia’s coal industry could lose $US25 billion ($32 billion) per year if coal mines become stranded assets in response decarbonisation targets, researchers from Imperial College Londo, Queen Mary University of ...
Cash flows to Australian explorers in 2021 (0) June 9, 2021 Australian-listed explorers raised a record level of funding in the March quarter of 2021, as investors continued uplifting battery minerals and clean energy companies, according to a report from BDO.
Sandfire hands out record contract at Motheo (0) June 9, 2021 Sandfire Resources has awarded African Mining Services (AMS) the largest operational contract its Motheo copper project has seen, at the T3 pit in Botswana.
MICROMINE expands software suite with Precision (0) June 9, 2021 MICROMINE has acquired Precision Mining for its mine scheduling software, Spry, allowing the Australian companies to join forces in offering the world an end-to-end mining software solution.
BHP and Rio top PwC global miner report (0) June 9, 2021 Five Australian mining companies have been named among the world’s Top 40 miners in Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) annual Mine 2021 report, with early forecasts suggesting the industry will record the ...
QPM sign $US15m offtake for nickel and cobalt (0) June 8, 2021 Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a seven-year offtake agreement with LG Energy Solutions and POSCO for nickel and cobalt from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project.
Australian Government gives boost to women in STEM roles (0) June 8, 2021 The Australian Government has pledged almost $2 million in funding to support women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles across the country.
Sheffield locks in offtake partners at Thunderbird (0) June 8, 2021 Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) has amended three offtake agreements for its Thunderbird project in north-western Australia, accounting for 75 per cent of the project’s stage one output.
Terramin passes asset interest to Newmont (0) June 8, 2021 Newmont has acquired an interest in the Wild Horse prospect from Terramin, while the companies also terminated the South Gawler Ranges earn-in agreement, in South Australia.
BHP invests in copper extraction technology (0) June 7, 2021 BHP has contributed to a $US50 million ($64 million) investment in Jetti Resources, which has developed a new copper extraction technology.
Gascoyne guidance hit by inclement weather (0) June 7, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has updated its production and cost guidance for the 2021 and 2022 financial years, as resourcing challenges and impairment testing are factored into its Western Australian operations.
Barrick aims for Porgera restart later this year (0) June 7, 2021 Barrick has pledged to prioritise local employment as part of its plan to restart the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Scientists find way to mine lithium from the ocean (0) June 7, 2021 Researchers have developed an effective method to cost-effectively extract lithium from seawater at a purity of 99.94 per cent while also creating freshwater.
Australia in box seat for rare earths (0) June 7, 2021 Australia has well positioned to benefit from the rise of critical minerals, according to the federal government’s Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals Australia 2021 report.
Coates Hire signs four-year deal with NRL (0) June 4, 2021 Coates Hire has agreed to a four-year deal with the National Rugby League (NRL) r for the Ampol State of Origin Series.
Bright future ahead for MLG mining services (0) June 4, 2021 MLG has revealed contract opportunities worth $29 million per year, headlined by being awarded preferred contractor status for Northern Star Resources’ expansion of the Jundee gold operation in Western Australia.
Galaxy increases Mt Cattlin production target (0) June 4, 2021 Galaxy Resources has continued its return to its full rate production rate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia, which has led to a production guidance boost.
Anglo American to resume mining at QLD coal mines (0) June 4, 2021 Anglo American has confirmed mining activities will ramp up over the coming weeks at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, while the Grosvenor mine should do the same later ...
Tesla targets $1bn investment in Australian EV minerals (0) June 4, 2021 Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
Statement to expand Australia’s global mining reach (0) June 4, 2021 The Australian Government has released its Global Resources Statement, which promotes the country as a reliable, responsible and ready supplier of mineral resources and energy to the rest of the ...
Mining and METS deliver $241.9bn to Australian economy (0) June 3, 2021 Australia’s mining companies and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector have contributed 12.4 per cent of the Australian economy’s value, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.
Alkane expansion plan for Tomingley excites MD (0) June 3, 2021 Alkane Resources has planned to increase the life of its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales past 2030, adding more than seven years to the current mine life.
Epiroc bolsters auto-safety technology (0) June 3, 2021 Epiroc has launched a new Collision Avoidance System (CAS) interface which helps to detect objects in the immediate area of machine operators.
NSW thermal coal charges up as demand rises (0) June 3, 2021 Newcastle thermal coal futures have risen to their highest price since July 2018 at $US121.25 ($156.50) per tonne on Wednesday, off the back of increasing demand of the commodity in ...
Iron ore price returns to above $US200/tonne (0) June 2, 2021 Iron ore prices reached $US208.67 ($268.72) per tonne on Tuesday after reports flagged a potential easing of production cuts at Chinese steel mills.
Australian-first solution to electric mining (0) June 2, 2021 Western Australian mining services provider, Murray Engineering, has unveiled its new light electric vehicle at the Austmine 2021 Conference, in partnership with Siemens.
Rio Tinto delivers $60m contract to GenusPlus (0) June 2, 2021 Rio Tinto has hired GenusPlus Group for a $60 million power installation contract for the Kangaroo Hill bulk supply substation in Dampier, Western Australia.
Award winners recognised at Austmine conference (0) June 2, 2021 BHP, Emesent, Gekko Systems and Maptek founder Bob Johnson claimed the four major industry awards at the Austmine Conference in Perth last week.
Australian commodity outlook shines into 2030 (0) June 2, 2021 Demand for Australia’s key mineral and energy commodities has been expected to accelerate towards 2030, according to a report commission by the Minerals Council of Australia.
Bisalloy introduces Bisalloy Built (0) June 2, 2021 Australia’s only manufacturer of quenched and tempered steel plate has launched the Bisalloy Built customer initiative.
Victorian resources record recognised (0) June 2, 2021 The Victorian minerals sector has set a new record for exploration expenditure, according to the latest quarterly results from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Port Hedland to charge miners an extra $195 million in fees (0) June 1, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has increased tonnage charges by 25 per cent at the Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia as part of the 2021-2022 state budget.
Glencore improves environmental compliance at McArthur River (0) June 1, 2021 Glencore has been accredited for full compliance with recommendations from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NT EPA) at the McArthur River zinc mine.
Rio Tinto withdraws from exploration agreement (0) June 1, 2021 Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Ernest Henry South farm-in agreement with Red Fox Resources in north west Queensland, following disappointing drilling results released in February 2021.
Hays report highlights value of salary increases (0) June 1, 2021 A rift between mining employees and employers in response to salary increases has emerged according to Hays Mining’s salary guide for the 2021-22 financial year.
CIE report proves mining props up economy (0) June 1, 2021 Australian wages and household incomes have been significantly bolstered by a strong, mining-backed economy, according to analysis by the Centre for International Economics.
Marmota expands presence in Gawler Craton (0) June 1, 2021 Marmota has purchased the Jumbuck gold project in north-western South Australia, following a $2.4 million payment to Tyranna Resources.
Emmerson Resources puts Tennant Creek on path forward (0) June 1, 2021 Emmerson Resources and Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG) have signed a joint venture (JV) to the Southern Project Area of the Tennant Creek gold project in the Northern Territory.
Mastermyne books hit $1bn with Gregory Crinum contract (0) May 31, 2021 Mastermyne has been awarded a $660 million mining services contract by Japanese company Sojitz Blue at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland.
Victoria’s METS sector to benefit from R&D loans (0) May 31, 2021 Earth Resources Regulation has flagged that mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) companies can receive funding from the Victorian Government’s research and development (R&D) cash flow loans initiative.
Epiroc to acquire Kinetic for tech solutions (0) May 31, 2021 Epiroc has set itself to acquire the expertise of Australian company Kinetic Logging Services for the recording of geophysical data.
Australian gold down but not out in 2021 (0) May 31, 2021 Australian gold production fell by nine tonnes for a total of 74 for the March quarter, down 11 per cent on the previous quarter, according to gold consultants Surbiton Associates.
Fortescue’s Iron Bridge balloons to $US3.5 billion (0) May 31, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has revised its cost estimate for the Iron Bridge joint venture (JV) in Western Australia with up to an additional $1 billion needed to complete the build.
Strike eyes first production at Paulsens East (0) May 28, 2021 Strike Resources has raised $5 million to secure long lead equipment for its Paulsens East iron ore mine, as the junior targets first production later this year.
Australian Government backs SME mining innovation (0) May 28, 2021 The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has tabled a review of the country’s patents system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to encourage innovation across ...
Punch connects regional METS at Austmine (0) May 28, 2021 The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the ...
Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO to explore and develop low-carbon emission technologies for iron ore mining through to steelmaking.
Anglo American has awarded Bis a multi-year contract to deliver off-road haulage, materials handling and site services at the Capcoal operations near Middlemount, in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Position Partners will help to administer a world-first education program which provides students with knowledge and skills in construction, engineering, surveying, architecture and design.
The federal government’s Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP) grant program has given the University of Queensland (UQ) an opportunity to research deep seabed mining.
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Alkane Resources has outdone its production guidance at the Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales off the back of higher ore grades.
Warrikal Pty Ltd has been awarded a five-year $350 million contract as one of the providers of maintenance and shutdown services at Fortescue’s Pilbara operations.
Westgold Resources has resumed operations at the Bluebird underground gold mine in Western Australia after works were suspended following COVID-19 labour issues earlier in the year.
Shell International has started development on decarbonisation and digitalisation pathways for Tokyo investment firm ITOCHU’s global metals and minerals portfolio.
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has again contributed to the inclusion of women in mining, as a new, all-female cohort was welcomed through the mining company’s Entry Level Operator (ELO) program in ...
AECI Australia has been awarded a five-year contract extension by Thiess to continue to provide bulk emulsion explosives, initiating systems and related services to mines in New South Wales and ...
Fortescue Metals Group has successfully produced high purity green iron ore as part of its Fortescue Future Industries (FFII renewable energy and industry initiative.
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is seeking public comment on its recently released exposure draft for the sector standard for coal.
French scientists have dived deeper than ever before into gold and arsenic’s relationship, improving the understanding of gold concentration and how it can be recovered more effectively.
Ramelius Resources has achieved record gold production for the 2021 financial year despite bearing the brunt of haulage impacts, worker shortages and COVID-19 travel bans in June.
Weir Minerals has released a hydraulic submersible slurry pump for abrasive applications and large particle handling – the Multiflo Mudflo.
The WA Government has rescheduled its Skills Summit for late-July, when state leaders will discuss upskilling sectors including resources and construction.
The Queensland Government has showcased the state’s North West Minerals province in an engagement session with the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers to highlight the region’s supply of critical ...
Iron ore junior Fe has signed a contract with David Campbell Transport to secure the transport company’s services as lead haulage contractor for the JWD project in Western Australia.
Australia’s Source Certain International (SCI) has partnered with Cornish Lithium to develop technology that traces the origin of UK-mined lithium in lithium-ion batteries.
The mining of liquid ore containing copper, gold, zinc, silver and lithium from dormant volcanoes could become a reality following research from Oxford University.
Newcrest Mining has started investigations after a localised seismic event occurred at the Cadia gold operation in New South Wales.
The mining industry has been a major driver in the growth of apprentice and trainee numbers in Australia, with the sector on track to put thousands more into work over ...
The Tasmanian Government has started to develop new geological maps as part of the Tasmanian Geoscience Initiative.
Kaeser Compressors has launched its new heavy-duty M450 portable compressor that has been developed to perform under extreme environmental conditions.
MACH Energy has selected Thiess as the preferred contractor for mining services at the Mount Pleasant thermal coal project in New South Wales.
Boom Logistics has re-signed a contract to supply cranes and speciality resources for Anglo American across Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
GR Engineering has signed a $68 million subcontractor agreement with RUC Cementation Mining Contractors for construction works at Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
Fortescue Metals Group has partnered with the Cooperative Research Centre for Transformation in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) to enhance mine site rehabilitation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia using ...
Researchers from Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab and the University of Maryland have developed an autonomous excavator system that can perform loading tasks without human operators.
AusIMM continues to deliver unparalleled opportunities in the sector with world-class online conferences providing industry-led keynotes, technical programs, on-demand presentations, and interactive discussion groups.
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Alice Springs is in the midst of a 72-hour lockdown until July 3 after a positive mine worker from the Tanami gold mine COVID cluster passed through the town’s airport.
Capricorn Metals has poured first gold at its Karlawinda gold project as the company continued to optimise its processes in Western Australia.
A major flood risk at Victoria’s Yallourn coal mine has been stabilised but remains critical, as EnergyAustralia continues to develop a permanent fix for the situation.
IGO and Tianqi Lithium have finalised the $1.9-billion Lithium HoldCo joint venture (JV) with restart of the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia already underway.
Westgold Resources has made it out of a slow ramp up at the Big Bell operation in Western Australia as the company commissions a new underground production fleet to reach ...
There are certain investments across the mining industry that are essential to avoid catastrophe. Svendborg’s rail-mounted Storm Brakes are an indispensable asset to ensure the safety and protection of both ...
The Australian Government has given major project status to FYI Resources’ High-Purity Alumina project, which includes the Cadoux kaolin project in Western Australia.
The Australian Government has awarded $39 million over 10 years to the Heavy Industry Low-carbon transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).
IGO has boosted its interest in the Fraser Range nickel-copper joint venture (JV) with Carawine Resources in Western Australia to 70 per cent after spending $5 million on exploration.
Karora Resources has planned to increase production by by 1.2 million tonnes at the Beta Hunt gold mine in Western Australia to help double the company’s production guidance.
Metso Outotec has partnered with German-based FAM to deliver in-pit crush and convey (IPCC) and tailings management plants on a global scale.
Reward Minerals has been granted major project status by the Australian Government for the $450 million Lake Disappointment brine and sulphate of potash project in northern Western Australia.
A ‘stay where you are’ order has been issued by Western Australian premier Mark McGowan, as the state enforced a four-day COVID-19 lockdown.
Calidus Resources has begun a definitive feasibility study at its Blue Spec gold deposit in Western Australia to increase overall production at the Warrawoona project to 139,000 ounces per year.
Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has been granted leave to appeal the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) in barring an extension to the ...
Strike Resources has taken significant steps at its Paulsens East iron ore mine in Western Australia, with some key contracts and licensing approvals now ticked off.
The Queensland Government has provided almost $5 million in investment to strengthen the state’s exploration sector as part of this year’s Budget.
Pentium Hydro has been awarded a goods and services contract by Iluka Resources for the drilling of dewatering wells at Iluka’s Cataby mine site in Western Australia.
The Resources and Energy Quarterly for the June quarter forecasts that export earnings for the 2020-21 financial year will reach a record $310 billion, with the highest-ever shipments of iron ...
Gold Road Resources has forecast under-par gold production at the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia during the June quarter due to process plant disruptions.
The Northern Territory Government has put all mine workers who travelled to Alice Springs and Darwin into isolation following a COVID-19 outbreak at Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine.
A Curtin University research team in Western Australia has uncovered the nature of invisible gold trapped in pyrite and developed an eco-friendlier way to extract it.
Red River Resources has an offtake agreement with Glencore for gold concentrate from the Hillgrove mine’s Bakers Creek stockpile in NSW.
Pilbara Minerals will be shifting up a gear over the next 12 months, as the Ngungaju lithium plant sets for a restart and ramp up.
Bravus Mining and Resources has struck first coal at the Carmichael project in Queensland with the company on track to export first coal later this year.
ABB and Hitachi Construction Machinery have teamed up to develop a zero-emission battery electric rigid dump truck that features in-motion charging.
Rio Tinto will work with Schneider Electric to develop digital platforms, technologies and solutions to be deployed across its metals and mining supply chain to drive further decarbonisation.
Monadelphous has secured contracts worth $215 million with a list of multinational miners, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
Glencore has earned a certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating 138 hectares at the Newlands open cut coal mine in Central Queensland.
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Control Logic has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its business and thanked its customers for their support.
Bellevue Gold believes its exceptional drilling results at its namesake gold project in Western Australia will support an upscale of production and increase project economics for minimal extra cost.
OZ Minerals has established the Arkani Ngura Innovation and Technology Centre with funding from the 2021-22 South Australian budget.
The New South Wales Government has pledged almost $200 million for mining industries and mining communities as part of the state’s 2021-22 Budget, including a focus on critical minerals exploration.
The federal government has added mining occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to address the local skills shortage in the resources sector.
The Queensland Government has commissioned an airborne geophysical survey of the state’s north-west to uncover its next wave of mineral projects.
BHP has outlined how its tailings storage management plan will achieve zero harm to people or environment with a top-down approach.
A correctly sized hydraulic rockbreaker and suitably positioned boom system is a well-recognised, safe and reliable solution which can maximise the productivity of any crushing circuit.
Commodity prices have emerged as the top risk facing the Australian resources industry, according to KPMG’s Australian Mining Risk Forecast 2021-22 report.
St George Mining has established a high-grade nickel-copper sulphide discovery at the Mt Alexander project in Western Australia after receiving assay results.
Rio Tinto has pioneered Caterpillar’s autonomous water trucks at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Red 5 has provided Macmahon Contractors a 5-year open pit and underground mining services contract at the King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
IGO and Tianqi Lithium have advanced the completion of a joint venture which will break new ground in Australian lithium.
Sandvik has signed a long-term lease to build a state-of-the-art warehouse in Perth to consolidate its operations within the city.
Potential LNG production improvement was observed for an Australian plant with Honeywell Forge Workforce Competency operator training simulator (OTS) suite testing control and safety system design changes, which led to increased ...
In a move that furthers its autonomous haulage footprint, Rio Tinto will operate trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for Hauling systems at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
The Western Australian labour market may need an extra 40,000 resources workers over the next two years due to an unprecedented skills shortage, according to a Pit Crew Consulting Services ...
Swick Mining Services has revisited its Orexplore Technologies demerger with a commitment to create the new entity by the end of the year.
NRW has received a letter of intent from Karara Mining for a mining services contract worth around $700 million at the Karara iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Gold prices suffered a dramatic loss on Thursday, falling to $US1775 ($2348) per ounce, as the United States federal reserve indicated a number of interest rate hikes by 2023.
BHP has sealed deals with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft to deliver cloud computing services to support the company’s digital transformation.
Sandfire Resources has exported its highest-value shipment of copper concentrate from the DeGrussa operation in Western Australia.
Sandvik has developed the iDrill automation platform to enable fully autonomous blasthole drilling for the Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig.
Bonfiglioli Australia managing director Martin Broglia has stated that choosing the right heavy-duty gear unit all comes down to three key requirements: price, quality and service.
Daniel Hooper is building his own path to a long career in the construction industry, with CQUniversity supporting him from undergraduate, through to postgraduate study.
Whitehaven Coal has reduced its production guidance again, with mixed results across its New South Wales operations presenting a cumulative negative effect.
Ramelius Resources has started ore mining at the Tampia gold mine in Western Australia for the first time since it first took over the project in 2019.
A team of Curtin University researchers have discovered a way to accurately measure the age sulfide ore mineral systems in Western Australia, which could help uncover larger deposits.
Working in the most remote locations, Ahrens is leading the way in cutting-edge mining infrastructure solutions.
Gascoyne Resources has agreed to take over Firefly Resources in a proposed deal that would combine the two companies complementary assets in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
GroundProbe has released the RGR-Velox, an advanced doppler radar for real-time reactive geohazard monitor that detects tailings dam breaches, slope failures, landslides and avalanches.
Queensland’s resources sector and land programs have been allocated more than $42 million by the state government, as part of the 2021-22 budget.
Galena Mining’s development of its Abra base metals project will go ahead with full production of its lead-silver concentrate scheduled for the first quarter of the 2023 calendar year.
The University of Queensland has installed a new experimental chamber backed by BHP to validate and test modelling tools to provide more efficient mining techniques.
Anglo American is committing $5 million to fund underground mining research following the release of a report into an incident at its Grosvenor underground coal mine which injured five employees ...
Pursuit Minerals has been cleared to commence drilling of its Warrior Project at the Phil’s Hill prospect in Western Australia after meeting its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage requirements.
Andromeda Metals has signed an offtake agreement for 70,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity kaolin from the Great White project in South Australia.
Aeris Resources will accelerate exploration at the Tritton copper and Cracow gold operations in New South Wales and Queensland, respectively, after raising $50.4 million.
Position Partners has signed an agreement to distribute Omnidots’ wireless vibration monitoring platform through Australia and New Zealand.
Australia’s mining, energy and resources industry has been listed as one of the top three industries increasing job growth in Australia, according to SEEK’s latest employment report.
The Queensland Government has pumped $2 billion into a Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, in an effort to develop its economy while advancing environmental initiatives.
Silver Lake Resources has temporarily suspended operations at the Daisy Complex underground gold mine in Western Australia, following a tragic incident suffered by a Macmahon Holdings contractor.
Metro Mining has signed two offtake agreements with Xinfa, locking the Chinese-based aluminium producer into the company’s Bauxite Hills mine until at least 2025.
Coates has dropped ‘Hire’ from its brand name to emphasise its end-to-end equipment, engineering, training and technology solutions capabilities.
Coda Minerals and Torrens Mining have uncovered intense iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) from its first deep diamond drill hole at the Elizabeth Creek joint venture (JV) project, located in ...
Hybrid energy solutions are leading innovation in the mining industry, with teams across the globe applying complex solutions to various other sectors.
thyssenkrupp is expanding its solutions for bulk materials handling by developing its Train Load Out Station to use artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques to improve loading accuracy.
Glencore has bought an ST14 battery electric loader from Epiroc which will unveiled at the CSA copper mine in New South Wales this month.
Komatsu has partnered with Telstra to enhance its automation and cloud solution in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
Sandfire Resources has awarded African Mining Services (AMS) the largest operational contract its Motheo copper project has seen, at the T3 pit in Botswana.
MICROMINE has acquired Precision Mining for its mine scheduling software, Spry, allowing the Australian companies to join forces in offering the world an end-to-end mining software solution.
ABB has launched its ABB Ability condition monitoring digital service for conveyor belts to track machine health data in real time.
Five Australian mining companies have been named among the world’s Top 40 miners in Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) annual Mine 2021 report, with early forecasts suggesting the industry will record the ...
Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a seven-year offtake agreement with LG Energy Solutions and POSCO for nickel and cobalt from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project.
Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) has amended three offtake agreements for its Thunderbird project in north-western Australia, accounting for 75 per cent of the project’s stage one output.
GWR Group has embarked on its goal to ship one million tonnes of iron ore by December 2021.
Barrick has pledged to prioritise local employment as part of its plan to restart the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Researchers have developed an effective method to cost-effectively extract lithium from seawater at a purity of 99.94 per cent while also creating freshwater.
Australia has well positioned to benefit from the rise of critical minerals, according to the federal government’s Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals Australia 2021 report.
Coates Hire has agreed to a four-year deal with the National Rugby League (NRL) r for the Ampol State of Origin Series.
MLG has revealed contract opportunities worth $29 million per year, headlined by being awarded preferred contractor status for Northern Star Resources’ expansion of the Jundee gold operation in Western Australia.
Cat has signalled that it will unveil the Cat R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle later this year, after first announcing the concept in 2019.
Galaxy Resources has continued its return to its full rate production rate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia, which has led to a production guidance boost.
Anglo American has confirmed mining activities will ramp up over the coming weeks at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, while the Grosvenor mine should do the same later ...
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
The Australian Government has released its Global Resources Statement, which promotes the country as a reliable, responsible and ready supplier of mineral resources and energy to the rest of the ...
Epiroc has launched a new Collision Avoidance System (CAS) interface which helps to detect objects in the immediate area of machine operators.
Newcastle thermal coal futures have risen to their highest price since July 2018 at $US121.25 ($156.50) per tonne on Wednesday, off the back of increasing demand of the commodity in ...
ALS Industrial has received ConocoPhillips’ 2020 Doing Business Better award for the Asia Pacific region, part of the latter’s 2020 Supplier Recognition Award Program.
Western Australian mining services provider, Murray Engineering, has unveiled its new light electric vehicle at the Austmine 2021 Conference, in partnership with Siemens.
Liebherr has released its new T 274 haul truck with a class leading 305-tonne payload capacity.
Australia’s only manufacturer of quenched and tempered steel plate has launched the Bisalloy Built customer initiative.
Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has increased tonnage charges by 25 per cent at the Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia as part of the 2021-2022 state budget.
Glencore has been accredited for full compliance with recommendations from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NT EPA) at the McArthur River zinc mine.
Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Ernest Henry South farm-in agreement with Red Fox Resources in north west Queensland, following disappointing drilling results released in February 2021.
Australian wages and household incomes have been significantly bolstered by a strong, mining-backed economy, according to analysis by the Centre for International Economics.
Marmota has purchased the Jumbuck gold project in north-western South Australia, following a $2.4 million payment to Tyranna Resources.
Mastermyne has been awarded a $660 million mining services contract by Japanese company Sojitz Blue at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland.
Epiroc has set itself to acquire the expertise of Australian company Kinetic Logging Services for the recording of geophysical data.
Fortescue Metals Group has revised its cost estimate for the Iron Bridge joint venture (JV) in Western Australia with up to an additional $1 billion needed to complete the build.
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has tabled a review of the country’s patents system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to encourage innovation across ...
The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the ...