Reconnect WA program to target skilled workers (0) December 2, 2021 The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current ...
Miner minority face dismissal on vaccine deadline (0) December 1, 2021 The Western Australian vaccination mandate has now come into effect for the resources industry, leaving a minority of workers on indefinite leave and facing unemployment.
BHP Olympic Dam awarded Copper Mark accreditation (0) December 1, 2021 BHP Olympic Dam has become the first Australian mine to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that recognises responsible production practice.
Babylon revs up WA coal industry with Premier Coal (0) December 1, 2021 Babylon Pump & Power has added another significant contract to its books, signing Premier Coal to a $16 million deal at its namesake coal mine in Western Australia.
Liebherr to unveil new Kalgoorlie branch (0) December 1, 2021 Liebherr-Australia is set to open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie in January 2022, its third in Western Australia.
Hexagon and RCF Jolimont donate $1m worth of tech (0) December 1, 2021 Hexagon and RCF Jolimont have teamed up to donate $1 million worth of training and software to Curtin University and the WA School of Mines.
Weir cone crusher caters to more miners (0) December 1, 2021 Weir Minerals has released the Trio TC84XR to build upon the Trio TC live-shaft cone crusher range with higher power and capacity.
Water release to develop Queensland critical minerals (0) December 1, 2021 The Queensland Government is making thousands of litres of water available for the state’s north west, including for Multicom’s St Elmo vanadium mine near Julia Creek.
NSW Critical Minerals Hub an Australian first (0) November 30, 2021 The New South Wales Government has released the state’s first Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, as part of a drive to be a global leader in the field.
CME backs historic First Nations partnership (0) November 30, 2021 The Federal Government has partnered with the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance to strengthen safeguards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, ensuring Indigenous involvement in project planning on their ...
Gold takes a well-earned break in exploration (0) November 30, 2021 Gold was down in terms of exploration expenditure for the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while iron ore made up ground by $23.8 million.
MinRes, Roy Hill, Hancock have big port plans (0) November 30, 2021 Mineral Resources has partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore hits 1000 truck bodies from Austin (0) November 30, 2021 Austin Engineering has delivered its 1000th truck body to Rio Tinto Iron Ore in WA, with the arrival of the high-performance ULTIMA truck body.
Dynamic awarded six new drilling contracts (0) November 29, 2021 Dynamic Group Holdings has been awarded six short-term contracts to both its subsidiaries Dynamic Drill & Blast and Orlando Drilling.
WA mining sector helps boost royalties surplus (0) November 29, 2021 Royalty collections from the Western Australian mining industry have helped the State Government to a $4.4 billion surplus for the three months to September 30.
BHP to receive Schlam Hercules dump body supply (0) November 29, 2021 Schlam has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply its new and improved Hercules dump body to BHP Minerals Australia.
Pilbara industrial hubs to grow with lots of lots (0) November 29, 2021 Industrial hubs in Karratha and Port Hedland have been opened to new tenants, as DevelopmentWA invests in the Pilbara mining industry of Western Australia.
China reclaims top gold production title (0) November 29, 2021 Australian gold mine production declined in the third quarter of 2021 allowing China to return to the top of the world’s gold production.
Selecting the right rollers for your belt conveyor system (0) November 29, 2021 Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and ...
The best of both worlds for machine technology (0) November 29, 2021 Strata Worldwide has begun a strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK, combining for a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers.
Position Partners wins fastest growing new partner (0) November 29, 2021 Intelligent positioning solutions provider Position Partners has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing New Partner’ at the Australian Rajant Partners Summit held in Brisbane in November.
Sandfire preparing for ‘life after DeGrussa’ (0) November 26, 2021 Sandfire Resources chairman Derek La Ferla has discussed the possibility of transitioning the Western Australian DeGrussa operations from copper to gold, as the mine approaches its scheduled end of life.
QUT funding to develop AI-enabled mine rehabilitation (0) November 26, 2021 QUT has secured $1.14 million to develop Australia’s first AI-enabled mine site rehab system and new advanced materials from mining waste.
ADI mineral exploration initiative extended (0) November 26, 2021 The ADI for advancing mineral exploration, has been extended until 2025 in SA, with another $11.5 million committed to the program.
Ravenswood installs revolutionary gold assay tech (0) November 26, 2021 Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
Federal initiative to drive resources technology research (0) November 26, 2021 Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities, with a focus on resources and critical minerals technology.
Curragh to continue after dragline incident (0) November 25, 2021 Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
Iron ore teeters on $US100/t as Chinese steel chokes (0) November 25, 2021 Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 per tonne.
Palaszczuk proposes Resources Plan to 2050 (0) November 25, 2021 The Queensland Government has unveiled its Resources Industry Development Plan to transform the sector through diversification, sustainable partnerships, and regulatory efficiency.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder to assess FIFO policy (0) November 25, 2021 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking submissions on a Draft Workforce Accommodation Policy which aims to provide guidance on potential accommodation development applications, including a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
Effective dust and noise monitoring essential to worker safety (0) November 25, 2021 Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise.
Coates launches its own foundation (0) November 25, 2021 Coates has launched the Coates Foundation to provide strategy and structure to Coates’ philanthropic work and its approach to ‘giving back’ to communities.
BME gives Australia access to AXXIS (0) November 25, 2021 BME has released the next generation of its AXXIS electronic detonation system – AXXIS Titanium – to be rolled out to large mining customers across Australia.
Victorian Government blocks Fingerboards mine (0) November 24, 2021 The Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Bairnsdale in Victoria will not proceed with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne concluding the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Pioneering excellence in the mining sector (0) November 24, 2021 Ahrens’ water storage division delivers critical projects across the mining industry, including at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine.
Examining ESG goals with Industry 4.0 (0) November 24, 2021 I4 Mining have released a new report examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector, this time exploring the impact the technology can have on ESG ...
Monadelphous growth defies the odds (0) November 24, 2021 Monadelphous has been a standout performer in a strong mining industry throughout the pandemic, vastly expanding its workforce despite its peers suffering from labour shortages.
‘How, not how much,’ the key for battery metals: BHP (0) November 24, 2021 BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals produced – as copper demand doubles and nickel quadruples – to 2050.
Gekko to lead construction at G6M Dolphin mine (0) November 24, 2021 Group 6 Metals has executed a construction contract with Gekko Systems for the redevelopment of G6M’s Dolphin mine.
Vanadium processing plant on the cards for Queensland (0) November 24, 2021 The Queensland Government has recognised the importance of vanadium as a new economy mineral with plans for a processing plant in Townsville.
Coal could become carbon neutral with new tech (0) November 23, 2021 The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology could provide a net-zero avenue for coal by producing saleable hydrogen as a by-product, while capturing the emitted CO2.
Mining gets AI boost with new research centre (0) November 23, 2021 A new research centre to focus on next-generation AI technology has been launched at the AIML at the University of Adelaide.
Northern Star lights up KCGM with power grab (0) November 23, 2021 Northern Star has solidified the power supply to the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), taking the option to purchase Newmont Corporation’s power business.
Skilled immigration to bolster resources sector (0) November 23, 2021 Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
Demystifying ESG to enhance value creation for miners (0) November 22, 2021 Matthew Fifield from Pacific Road Capital shares insights on ESG investing ahead of the International Mining and Resources Conference – January 31 until February 2.
Haver & Boecker Niagara drop new liners (0) November 22, 2021 Haver & Boecker Niagara has introduced its new Drop Guard wear liners that are a significant timesaver compared to traditional liners.
New Hope stays positive on coal demand (0) November 22, 2021 New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia’s coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
Strandline secures mine-to-ship services with Qube (0) November 22, 2021 Strandline Resources has signed Qube Bulk for haulage and logistics at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia, covering all 2.25 million tonnes produced over 10 years.
‘Not my first rodeo’, Ellison bullish at MinRes (0) November 19, 2021 Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has given a staunch presentation at an annual general meeting, outlining how MinRes would muscle its way towards low-cost, high-volume operations.
First Quantum cuts red ribbon at Ravensthorpe (0) November 19, 2021 First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME (0) November 19, 2021 The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on ...
Roy Hill expands Pilbara network, Aqura partnership (0) November 18, 2021 Roy Hill has contracted Aqura Technologies to provide a private 4G LTE network expansion at its Pilbara iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
Wagners to provide McArthur River haulage services (0) November 18, 2021 Wagners has secured a contract to haul zinc and lead from McArthur River mine to the Bing Bong Loading Facility and Mount Isa Mines.
Monadelphous secures BHP, Rio Tinto contracts (0) November 18, 2021 Monadelphous has secured new contracts with BHP and Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of WA worth approximately $110 million.
Quantum leap: Feds make major tech investment (0) November 18, 2021 The Federal Government has invested in future quantum technologies with the release of the Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, focussing on mining, defence, and communications.
Survey: Environmental technology in sustainability (0) November 17, 2021 This survey seeks to understand how industry uses technology in environmental rehabilitation and restoration efforts, including land rehabilitation, species protection and carbon sequestration.
Austral in ‘full swing’ with first blast at Anthill (0) November 17, 2021 Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
Permit changes set to benefit opal industry (0) November 17, 2021 The Queensland Government has introduced shorter exploration grants for explorers in the state’s opal fields in an effort to free up land faster for boulder opal mining.
RPMGlobal goes hybrid for HAULSIM software (0) November 17, 2021 RPMGlobal has developed its mining simulation platform in partnership with major mining companies to include hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.
Micromine reveals end-to-end digital ecosystem (0) November 17, 2021 Micromine reveals a new strategy to improve product clarity, deliver end-to-end, integrated digital solutions, and better serve its clients.
Victoria gold production at 100-year high (0) November 16, 2021 Gold mining in Victoria is booming with annual production over 2019-20 reaching the highest yearly level since 1906.
Coal down but not out: COP26, Morrison (0) November 16, 2021 Australia’s coal industry is fighting hard to assure itself that a ‘phasing down’ of coal power, as agreed upon at COP26, would not mean the end of coal altogether.
Clough construction plays its part at South Flank (0) November 16, 2021 Clough has completed the construction of an ore-handling plant (OHP) at BHP’s South Flank project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
SRG secures short-term with Roy Hill, Rio Tinto (0) November 16, 2021 SRG Global has secured seven contracts with multiple Tier 1 clients for its asset services segment, including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and at major Western Australian nickel and cobalt ...
SCEE ramps up village security for BHP (0) November 16, 2021 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Gold price spike brings value for smart business (0) November 15, 2021 Spot gold prices have hit another five-month high – the second time in 2021 they’ve peaked at such an interval – reaching $US1866 ($2544) per ounce to end Friday, November ...
Ravenswood expansion going for Olympic gold (0) November 15, 2021 Ravenswood gold mine has been touted as the supplier of gold for the Brisbane Olympic medals in 2032, as the government pushes for its expansion.
Babylon secures supply contract with Rio Tinto (0) November 15, 2021 Babylon Power and Pump has secured a contract for the supply of off-site repair services with Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
Wallis Drilling sells RIG Technologies to Orica (0) November 15, 2021 Wallis Drilling has sold its RIG Technologies business, which specialises in logging while drilling, to explosives and blasting systems giant Orica for an estimated $12 million.
Forrest calls for net-zero shipping at COP26 (0) November 12, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest is calling for a net zero 2040 target to be embraced by the entire shipping industry as the mining sector focusses on lowering emissions.
BHP hungry for more nickel, copper (0) November 12, 2021 BHP is looking at investing in additional early-stage development projects, as the company looks to grow its copper and nickel portfolio.
Liontown roars towards earlier Kathleen Valley production (0) November 12, 2021 Liontown Resources is rapidly progressing its Kathleen Valley lithium project near Leinster in Western Australia with first production forecast to begin a year ahead of schedule.
Mining engineer salaries increase (0) November 12, 2021 Wages for engineers in the mining industry rose strongly over the past 12 months, increasing between 2.6 and 2.7 per cent, according to the Association of Professional Engineers Australia (APEA).
ECU engineering hubs to boost resources research (0) November 12, 2021 Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled its $10 million state-of-the-art engineering facilities, designed to drive innovative research and strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing, green energy, technology and mining industries.
MACA facilitates blasthole improvement tech (0) November 12, 2021 MACA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aquirian for the development and commercialisation of the Collar Keeper blasthole quality control system.
Price crunch to continue as iron ore falls below $US90 (0) November 11, 2021 The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US90 per tonne for the first time since May 2020, marking a new low for the iron ...
Martin Engineering supports breast cancer research (0) November 11, 2021 Martin Engineering has announced the completion of this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.
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Epiroc completes the electric vehicle puzzle (0) November 11, 2021 Epiroc has bolstered its support for battery electric vehicles (BEV) with a range of charging products for mining equipment, both fixed and mobile, with remote monitoring capabilities.
Technology will decarbonise Australia: MCA (0) November 11, 2021 The resources sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1 billion technology fund to boost investment in Australian companies to develop new low emissions technology.
IGO bolsters renewable energy supply at Nova (0) November 11, 2021 IGO has signed an agreement with Australian Vanadium to trial its vanadium redox flow battery standalone power system at its Nova operation in WA.
I4 shows foresight with digital mining report (0) November 11, 2021 I4 Mining has outlined a suitable pathway to zero-harm, zero-carbon and zero-waste for the mining industry in a report highlighting key digital mining technologies.
Newmont, Caterpillar form net-zero partnership (0) November 11, 2021 Newmont has formed a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
Envirosuite clears the air with Aeroqual (0) November 11, 2021 Envirosuite has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aeroqual to combine their environmental technologies for air quality monitoring in the mining, waste, and industrial sectors.
Lynas Rare Earths begins contracting for process plant (0) November 10, 2021 Lynas Rare Earths has kicked off construction of its Kalgoorlie processing facility, awarding a formative contract to a WestStar Industrial subsidiary for $12 million.
Bravus and MacKellar to offer paid traineeships (0) November 10, 2021 Sixty regional Queenslanders will have the chance to get their foot in the door of a high-paid mining career as the Carmichael mine moves closer to exporting its first coal.
Coal prices face stark forecasts to 2024: KPMG (0) November 10, 2021 KPMG has predicted the decline of coal prices towards 2024 with a fall of more than 20 per cent on the horizon for hard coking coal.
NSW mining communities to benefit from new projects (0) November 10, 2021 NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes.
Odysseus ramp up gains pace with construction contracts (0) November 10, 2021 Western Areas continues to advance development of the long-life Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia with the signing of two construction contracts.
Epiroc’s new tube drilling system a ‘game changer’ (0) November 9, 2021 Epiroc launches ET51, a new tube drilling system that greatly outperforms its predecessor, the previous T51 tube drilling system.
Queensland resources loves locals, reaps rewards (0) November 9, 2021 The Queensland resources sector has splashed an increasing amount of cash on local suppliers in recent years, with local expenditure rising $4 billion from 2019 to 2020.
Chalice makes Australian history at Gonneville (0) November 9, 2021 Chalice Mining has confirmed an historic mineral resource at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum deposit in Western Australia, becoming the largest nickel sulphide discovery in more than 20 years.
Weir secures Motion Metrics acquisition (0) November 9, 2021 The Weir Group will acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business for an initial consideration of £89 million ($162.8 million).
Metso Outotec to develop Pilbara service centre (0) November 9, 2021 Metso Outotec will establish a new service centre in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to increase its service capabilities for the resources industry.
Veris recognised with Iron Bridge pipeline contract (0) November 9, 2021 Veris Australia has won a $2 million contract to provide surveying, pipeline design, data and GIS support services for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Gascoyne region of Western ...
Research improves major miners’ maintenance (0) November 8, 2021 The University of Western Australia has worked in partnership with Curtin University, CSIRO, Alcoa, BHP and Roy Hill to improve the maintenance duties of large processing plants.
Mastermyne doubles in size with PYBAR acquisition (0) November 8, 2021 Mastermyne Group has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of leading hard rock mining services company PYBAR Mining Services (PYBAR).
Mastermyne has advised that the PYBAR acquisition can be integrated ...
Cat calls on latest tech for improved loaders (0) November 8, 2021 Caterpillar has released two new medium-size wheel loaders, using recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs.
BHP sells QLD coal mines to Stanmore for $1.8bn (0) November 8, 2021 BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure.
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Anglo American sets sights on carbon neutral shipping (0) November 8, 2021 Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
Digital atlas to boost Queensland mineral exploration (0) November 8, 2021 Explorers now have access to the latest 3D models and data to help find new economy minerals in Queensland’s Far North with the release of the new North East Queensland ...
Perenti denies Macmahon M&A talk (0) November 5, 2021 Perenti Global has shut down speculation it is advancing a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal, with Macmahon Holdings named as the possible company being targeted.
Orica opens Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane (0) November 5, 2021 Orica has revealed its new Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane, providing the foundation for the company’s digital transformation aspirations.
Australia left behind in transition from coal: COP26 (0) November 5, 2021 Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list.
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Final registrations for Great Diversity Debate (0) November 5, 2021 The Gold Industry Group is calling for final registrations for its annual Great Diversity Debate on November 12, exploring the topic of working from home.
Galena sets sights on first production at Abra (0) November 5, 2021 Galena Mining has set its sights on beginning construction at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia this year, with first production to begin in ...
Australian exports fall on iron ore prices (0) November 5, 2021 Australia has seen a fall in goods and services exports for September owing to poor iron ore prices, according to the Bureau of Statistics.
Labour shortages cause Kemerton concerns (0) November 5, 2021 Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
Weir boosts mill performance with new hydrocyclone (0) November 4, 2021 Weir Minerals has bolstered its Cavex hydrocyclone range with the release of its Cavex 2 650, delivering process improvements combined with digital technology.
Licensing lingo made clear by WA Department (0) November 4, 2021 The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has provided updated information on the criteria for explorers and prospectors, highlighting land disturbance limits.
CSIRO reveals future of critical metals (0) November 4, 2021 Powerful and counterintuitive insights into the future supply and demand of critical metals have been uncovered in a new report by CSIRO.
Sandvik stays steps ahead with new Toro engine (0) November 4, 2021 Sandvik has offered the 16-litre Stage V engine for the Toro TH551i mining truck, adding power and reducing emissions for mines to future proof operations.
Mastermyne to retry Crinum restart following incident (0) November 4, 2021 Mastermyne has restarted surface works at the Crinum coal mine in Queensland, following an incident involving a fall of ground in September.
NT taskforce set up to secure mineral opportunities (0) November 4, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has established an industry-led Mineral Development Taskforce which will investigate and identify strategies to activate and secure ongoing private investment in mineral projects.
Iron ore drops below $US100 in wake of COP26 (0) November 3, 2021 The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US100 ($134.6) per tonne for the second time in as many months, as China capped steelmaking capacities.
APA boosts renewable energy with Mica Creek solar farm (0) November 3, 2021 Leading Australian energy infrastructure business APA group has announced a staged plan to build an 88 megawatt (MW) solar farm at Mica Creek near Mount Isa in Queensland to support ...
GR Engineering secures work around the country (0) November 3, 2021 GR Engineering Services has won a number of works from Bluestone Mines Tasmania for a combined value of $31.7 million.
SCEE secures battery contract with Rio Tinto (0) November 3, 2021 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a contract by Rio Tinto’s Hamersley Iron for works at the Tom Price Battery Energy Storage for Spinning Reserve facility in Western Australia.
Record profits for mining as gold and battery metals boom (0) November 3, 2021 Australia’s resources sector has seen a number of records and high achievers over the past year, including gold production in Victoria and exploration in Queensland and South Australia.
Kirkland Lake snaps up ground in Victorian Goldfields (0) November 2, 2021 The North Central Victorian Goldfields ground release saw Kirkland Lake Gold claim three blocks while Southern Star Exploration won the fourth.
Burgundy’s Stella purchase a piece of Argyle diamond history (0) November 2, 2021 Burgundy Diamond Mines has purchased one of the last ever “hero” stones sold at the 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender which will become one of the centrepieces of the company’s ...
SIMPEC gets moving on Iron Bridge (0) November 1, 2021 SIMPEC has commenced major construction as part of its newly awarded $145 million contract for Fortescue Metal Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project wet processing plant in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
GR Engineering to concentrate on Cosmos nickel (0) November 1, 2021 GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with a Western Areas subsidiary at its Cosmos nickel operations in Western Australia.
Beament beaming as Develop seeks Bellevue contract (0) November 1, 2021 Develop, formerly Venturex Resources, has initiated its underground services division and has been invited to tender for a mining contract at Bellevue Gold’s namesake project in Western Australia.
Kanmantoo decline a first for Hillgrove and Komatsu (0) November 1, 2021 Hillgrove Resources’ Kanmantoo underground decline in South Australia has commenced, bringing forward potential first copper production and reducing future development costs.
No progress made on community FIFO impact: AMCA chair (0) November 1, 2021 The Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) is urging all governments to properly acknowledge and manage the impacts of a fly in, fly out (FIFO) workforce on mining communities.
Seventh heaven for NRW at Curragh (0) November 1, 2021 NRW Holdings has signed two contracts in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, including a letter of direction from Coronado Global Resources at the Curragh coal mine.
Epiroc begins battery-electric fleet conversion (0) November 1, 2021 Epiroc is offering customers conversion kits to seamlessly transform loaders from diesel-powered to battery-electric driven.
Orica OREPro 3D expands blast tech suite (0) October 29, 2021 Orica has expanded its portfolio of blast analysis software with OREPro 3D to improve ore recovery, grade and modelling.
Rio Tinto sees BlueScope for green steel (0) October 29, 2021 Rio Tinto has continued its pursuit of green steelmaking practices in a partnership with BlueScope, seeking to replace coking coal with clean hydrogen.
Exploration research takes ‘bottom-up’ approach (0) October 29, 2021 Geoscience Australia has released an electrical conductivity model for northern Australia, enabling a deeper understanding of mineral compositions hundreds of kilometres below the surface.
Fosterville gold produces 2021 Melbourne Cup (0) October 29, 2021 Gold from Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria has again been used to produce the Lexus Melbourne Cup ahead of the 2021 race.
Fortescue iron ore shipments hit all-time high (0) October 28, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has reported record first quarter iron ore shipments of 45.6 million tonnes (Mt), a three per cent increase on the same period last year.
AOG Energy expo cancelled in 2022 (0) October 28, 2021 AOG Energy has decided to cancel its 2022 conference due to obstacles presented by international travel and domestic COVID-19 restrictions.
Mincor gives BHP Kambalda restart schedule (0) October 28, 2021 Mincor Resources has provided a start notice to BHP Nickel West for the supply of first ore to the Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals initiative turns waste into wealth (0) October 28, 2021 A new OZ Minerals initiative is exploring new ways to manage mining waste, with the goal to create increased its value and reduce the industry’s overall footprint.
Mitsubishi invests in Australia’s next mining engineers (0) October 28, 2021 Mitsubishi Development (MDP) and the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a digital technologies curriculum for mining engineering students.
Argyle goes out with a bang (0) October 28, 2021 Rio Tinto has delivered record-breaking results from its 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender and Once in a Blue Moon Tender.
Fortescue first to benefit from new Port Hedland hub (0) October 28, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has collaborated with Fortescue Metals Group to begin shipping operations at Lumdsen Point in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Coburn progress has Strandline on track for first production (0) October 28, 2021 Strandline Resources is on track to deliver first production at its Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia by December 2022 following a strong construction period.
Proterra brings batteries underground for Komatsu (0) October 28, 2021 Proterra and Komatsu have collaborated to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology.
Granny Venn pours first gold in 23 years (0) October 27, 2021 Resources & Energy Group has achieved its maiden gold pours at the Granny Venn mine in WA, located within the East Menzies goldfields.
IMARC introduces Next Gen for future resources leaders (0) October 27, 2021 The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has created the Next Gen program in collaboration with the Victorian Government and Newcrest Mining.
Coates unveils sustainability strategy (0) October 27, 2021 Coates has unveiled its sustainability framework, based on five key pillars: People, Communities, Resilience, Eco-efficiency and Greener Choices.
Gruyere to dive deeper with mine-life extension (0) October 27, 2021 The Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia is set to become one of the deepest open cut gold mines in Australia as Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources plot an ...
Research explores how to turn copper waste into cobalt (0) October 27, 2021 The Queensland Government has partnered with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the University of Queensland to study leftover cobalt in copper mine tailings.
Hastings’ Yangibana rare earth plant plans approved (0) October 26, 2021 Hastings Technology Metals has received environmental approval from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) for a hydrometallurgical plant in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.
Aqura plugs in Pilbara with entertainment contract (0) October 26, 2021 Aqura Technologies has won a managed serviced agreement with DXC Technology for entertainment networks across 17,000 rooms at a Tier 1 mining village.
Bellevue leading push for greener gold (0) October 26, 2021 Bellevue Gold has set a carbon-neutral target for 2026, outlining multiple mining practices and renewable energy use to achieve its ambitious targets.
Core construction begins, NT lithium takes shape (0) October 26, 2021 Core Lithium has begun constructing its Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, as it looks to become Australia’s only lithium miner to start production in 2022.
Pitt welcomed back to Federal Cabinet (0) October 26, 2021 Nationals MP Keith Pitt has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Resources and Water, bringing a focus on regional and rural communities at a Federal level.
Aurizon to acquire One Rail Australia (0) October 26, 2021 Aurizon has signed an agreement with Macquarie Asset Management to acquire One Rail Australia (ORA) for $2.35 billion.
CRC ORE boosts capabilities with CSIRO partnership (0) October 26, 2021 CRC ORE will launch its research into new areas after forming a partnership with the CSIRO to create the Future Research Program.
St Barbara sets sights on new open pit at Leonora (0) October 25, 2021 St Barbara has outlined aspirations for a new open pit to be constructed at its Leonora gold operations in Western Australia.
Byrnecut sinks its teeth into Wira shaft for OZ (0) October 25, 2021 OZ Minerals has confirmed that Byrnecut Group has been selected to perform works on the Wira mine shaft at the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.
Caterpillar levels up tech for big 2022 (0) October 25, 2021 Caterpillar has detailed the technologies showcased at MINExpo in September, including next generation cab designs and a wearable work safety product.
Anglo American initiative gives rubber waste new life (0) October 25, 2021 Anglo American has announced a new initiative that will see the mining company transform rubber waste products into useable raw materials.
MinRes, Albemarle to restart Wodgina as lithium lifts (0) October 25, 2021 The MARBL lithium joint venture has decided to restart the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, with production planned for the September quarter of 2022.
Watch the first open cut blast at Millennium (0) October 22, 2021 M Resources has achieved its first open cut blasting milestone at the Millennium coal mine in Queensland and released an epic video to prove it.
Rio Tinto sets ambitious autonomy targets (0) October 22, 2021 Rio Tinto has set a target to have 80 per cent autonomous haul trucks in 2022, as it seeks to reduce costs while satisfying demand for materials.
Focus on gold and lithium as China sets sights on copper (0) October 22, 2021 It was gold price, lithium demand and China’s appetite for copper that dominated much of the discussion at Mines and Money Online Connect at IMARC this week.
Anglo American on track for Grosvenor restart (0) October 22, 2021 Anglo American continues to ramp up preparations towards a restart at its Grosvenor metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
Burgundy reaps rewards of fancy diamond niche (0) October 22, 2021 Burgundy Diamond Mines has received its first parcel of rough fancy colour diamonds at the Ellendale cutting and polishing facility in Perth.
FBICRC pilot plant puts WA on the battery material map (0) October 22, 2021 The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) has signed contracts to design and commission its Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant in Western Australia.
29Metals set for growth at Golden Grove (0) October 21, 2021 29Metals has remained on track to produce first ore in late 2021 from its Xantho extended orebody at the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine in Western Australia.
Nickel projects win big in WA exploration grants (0) October 21, 2021 The Western Australian Government has announced the latest recipients of its Exploration Incentive Scheme co-funded drilling program.
Lynas Rare Earths processing plant EPA approved (0) October 21, 2021 Lynas Rare Earths has had its proposal for a processing facility near Kalgoorlie-Boulder recommended for environmental approval by the Environmental Protection Authority in Western Australia.
Pelletising disc technology lifts productivity and profits (0) October 21, 2021 Haver & Boecker has released its Scarabaeus pelletising disc technology that allows mining operations to sustainably produce iron ore pellets by reducing CO2 emissions.
Evolution set for first ore after Kundana deal (0) October 20, 2021 Evolution Mining has secured a mine milling agreement with East Kundana joint venture partners Rand Mining and Tribune Resources with first ore to be processed in October.
Atlas Iron chasing Sanjiv Ridge expansion (0) October 20, 2021 Atlas Iron is aiming to extend its capability at the Sanjiv Ridge iron ore project in WA, proposing the development of a new satellite mine.
Pilbara Minerals locks in Pilgangoora solar power (0) October 20, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has signed Contract Power to construct, operate and maintain a six-megawatt solar farm for 15 years at the Pilgangoora lithium mine in Western Australia.
KCGM to drive Northern Star to 2Moz (0) October 19, 2021 Northern Star Resources is confident of the role the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine (KCGM) operations will play in its goal to become a two million ounce per year gold producer.
Deflector mine sees silver lining of mill upgrades (0) October 19, 2021 Silver Lake Resources has reaped the rewards of an upgraded mill circuit at the Deflector gold mine in Western Australia, setting a new quarterly throughput record.
Juukan Gorge report highlights need for legislative change (0) October 19, 2021 Rio Tinto has welcomed the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia following its inquiry into the destruction of rock shelters at Juukan Gorge.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Newmont Corporation, DEVELOP and CSIRO.
The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current ...
The Western Australian vaccination mandate has now come into effect for the resources industry, leaving a minority of workers on indefinite leave and facing unemployment.
BHP Olympic Dam has become the first Australian mine to be awarded the Copper Mark, an accreditation that recognises responsible production practice.
Babylon Pump & Power has added another significant contract to its books, signing Premier Coal to a $16 million deal at its namesake coal mine in Western Australia.
As the Australian mining industry continues to grow, so does the Australian Mining editorial team.
Liebherr-Australia is set to open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie in January 2022, its third in Western Australia.
Hexagon and RCF Jolimont have teamed up to donate $1 million worth of training and software to Curtin University and the WA School of Mines.
Weir Minerals has released the Trio TC84XR to build upon the Trio TC live-shaft cone crusher range with higher power and capacity.
The Queensland Government is making thousands of litres of water available for the state’s north west, including for Multicom’s St Elmo vanadium mine near Julia Creek.
A look at the most exciting mining innovations from November, featuring Komatsu, RPMGlobal, Orica and Epiroc.
The New South Wales Government has released the state’s first Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, as part of a drive to be a global leader in the field.
The Federal Government has partnered with the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance to strengthen safeguards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, ensuring Indigenous involvement in project planning on their ...
Gold was down in terms of exploration expenditure for the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while iron ore made up ground by $23.8 million.
Mineral Resources has partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Austin Engineering has delivered its 1000th truck body to Rio Tinto Iron Ore in WA, with the arrival of the high-performance ULTIMA truck body.
Industry leaders from Kirkland Lake Gold and Schneider Electric discuss the pathway to net-zero emissions in mining ahead of IMARC in late January.
Dynamic Group Holdings has been awarded six short-term contracts to both its subsidiaries Dynamic Drill & Blast and Orlando Drilling.
Royalty collections from the Western Australian mining industry have helped the State Government to a $4.4 billion surplus for the three months to September 30.
Schlam has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to supply its new and improved Hercules dump body to BHP Minerals Australia.
Australian gold mine production declined in the third quarter of 2021 allowing China to return to the top of the world’s gold production.
Flexco continues its series on rollers for conveyor belt systems with an explanation of how to choose the right product for your application by considering longevity, weight, power, noise and ...
Strata Worldwide has begun a strategic partnership with technology expert Nerospec SK, combining for a range of intelligent machine controllers and data loggers.
Intelligent positioning solutions provider Position Partners has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing New Partner’ at the Australian Rajant Partners Summit held in Brisbane in November.
Sandfire Resources chairman Derek La Ferla has discussed the possibility of transitioning the Western Australian DeGrussa operations from copper to gold, as the mine approaches its scheduled end of life.
QUT has secured $1.14 million to develop Australia’s first AI-enabled mine site rehab system and new advanced materials from mining waste.
The ADI for advancing mineral exploration, has been extended until 2025 in SA, with another $11.5 million committed to the program.
Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities, with a focus on resources and critical minerals technology.
Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 per tonne.
The Queensland Government has unveiled its Resources Industry Development Plan to transform the sector through diversification, sustainable partnerships, and regulatory efficiency.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking submissions on a Draft Workforce Accommodation Policy which aims to provide guidance on potential accommodation development applications, including a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.
The Joe Lord Core Library in Kalgoorlie has been opened following its expansion as part of the COVID-19 Goldfields-Esperance Recovery Plan.
Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise.
Coates has launched the Coates Foundation to provide strategy and structure to Coates’ philanthropic work and its approach to ‘giving back’ to communities.
BME has released the next generation of its AXXIS electronic detonation system – AXXIS Titanium – to be rolled out to large mining customers across Australia.
The Fingerboards mineral sands mine near Bairnsdale in Victoria will not proceed with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne concluding the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment.
Ahrens’ water storage division delivers critical projects across the mining industry, including at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine.
I4 Mining have released a new report examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector, this time exploring the impact the technology can have on ESG ...
Monadelphous has been a standout performer in a strong mining industry throughout the pandemic, vastly expanding its workforce despite its peers suffering from labour shortages.
BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals produced – as copper demand doubles and nickel quadruples – to 2050.
Group 6 Metals has executed a construction contract with Gekko Systems for the redevelopment of G6M’s Dolphin mine.
The Queensland Government has recognised the importance of vanadium as a new economy mineral with plans for a processing plant in Townsville.
The Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology could provide a net-zero avenue for coal by producing saleable hydrogen as a by-product, while capturing the emitted CO2.
Northern Star has solidified the power supply to the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), taking the option to purchase Newmont Corporation’s power business.
Caterpillar has announced a three-year project with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems to demonstrate hydrogen backup power at data centres.
Reopening skilled migration to supplement Australia’s talent pool will be crucial to securing the enormous pipeline of projected growth in the resources and energy industry.
Matthew Fifield from Pacific Road Capital shares insights on ESG investing ahead of the International Mining and Resources Conference – January 31 until February 2.
Orica and Alpha HPA have joined Rio Tinto in signing a statement of cooperation with the government, to pave the way to clean energy.
Haver & Boecker Niagara has introduced its new Drop Guard wear liners that are a significant timesaver compared to traditional liners.
New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia’s coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
Strandline Resources has signed Qube Bulk for haulage and logistics at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia, covering all 2.25 million tonnes produced over 10 years.
MMG has submitted a revised referral under the EPBC Act for preliminary works of a new TSF at South Marionoak to avoid closure by 2024.
Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has given a staunch presentation at an annual general meeting, outlining how MinRes would muscle its way towards low-cost, high-volume operations.
First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on ...
Roy Hill has contracted Aqura Technologies to provide a private 4G LTE network expansion at its Pilbara iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
Wagners has secured a contract to haul zinc and lead from McArthur River mine to the Bing Bong Loading Facility and Mount Isa Mines.
Monadelphous has secured new contracts with BHP and Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of WA worth approximately $110 million.
The Federal Government has invested in future quantum technologies with the release of the Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, focussing on mining, defence, and communications.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Bellevue Gold, Swift and Bisalloy Steel.
This survey seeks to understand how industry uses technology in environmental rehabilitation and restoration efforts, including land rehabilitation, species protection and carbon sequestration.
Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
The Queensland Government has introduced shorter exploration grants for explorers in the state’s opal fields in an effort to free up land faster for boulder opal mining.
Four mineral exploration licence applications are opening for public comment following the North Central Victorian Goldfield Ground Release.
RPMGlobal has developed its mining simulation platform in partnership with major mining companies to include hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.
Orica has reported the successful first production blast for WebGen 200 at a customer site in Moose Creek Quarry in Canada.
Micromine reveals a new strategy to improve product clarity, deliver end-to-end, integrated digital solutions, and better serve its clients.
Gold mining in Victoria is booming with annual production over 2019-20 reaching the highest yearly level since 1906.
Australia’s coal industry is fighting hard to assure itself that a ‘phasing down’ of coal power, as agreed upon at COP26, would not mean the end of coal altogether.
Clough has completed the construction of an ore-handling plant (OHP) at BHP’s South Flank project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
SRG Global has secured seven contracts with multiple Tier 1 clients for its asset services segment, including with Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and at major Western Australian nickel and cobalt ...
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Spot gold prices have hit another five-month high – the second time in 2021 they’ve peaked at such an interval – reaching $US1866 ($2544) per ounce to end Friday, November ...
Golding has signed a contract with Aberdare Collieries to extend the current CMA at Kogan Creek mine beyond 30 June 2022.
Ravenswood gold mine has been touted as the supplier of gold for the Brisbane Olympic medals in 2032, as the government pushes for its expansion.
Babylon Power and Pump has secured a contract for the supply of off-site repair services with Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
Wallis Drilling has sold its RIG Technologies business, which specialises in logging while drilling, to explosives and blasting systems giant Orica for an estimated $12 million.
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest is calling for a net zero 2040 target to be embraced by the entire shipping industry as the mining sector focusses on lowering emissions.
Liontown Resources is rapidly progressing its Kathleen Valley lithium project near Leinster in Western Australia with first production forecast to begin a year ahead of schedule.
Wages for engineers in the mining industry rose strongly over the past 12 months, increasing between 2.6 and 2.7 per cent, according to the Association of Professional Engineers Australia (APEA).
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled its $10 million state-of-the-art engineering facilities, designed to drive innovative research and strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing, green energy, technology and mining industries.
The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US90 per tonne for the first time since May 2020, marking a new low for the iron ...
Martin Engineering has announced the completion of this year’s annual program to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.
The global leader in bulk material handling technologies ...
Epiroc has bolstered its support for battery electric vehicles (BEV) with a range of charging products for mining equipment, both fixed and mobile, with remote monitoring capabilities.
IGO has signed an agreement with Australian Vanadium to trial its vanadium redox flow battery standalone power system at its Nova operation in WA.
I4 Mining has outlined a suitable pathway to zero-harm, zero-carbon and zero-waste for the mining industry in a report highlighting key digital mining technologies.
Newmont has formed a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
Envirosuite has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aeroqual to combine their environmental technologies for air quality monitoring in the mining, waste, and industrial sectors.
Lynas Rare Earths has kicked off construction of its Kalgoorlie processing facility, awarding a formative contract to a WestStar Industrial subsidiary for $12 million.
Sixty regional Queenslanders will have the chance to get their foot in the door of a high-paid mining career as the Carmichael mine moves closer to exporting its first coal.
KPMG has predicted the decline of coal prices towards 2024 with a fall of more than 20 per cent on the horizon for hard coking coal.
NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes.
Western Areas continues to advance development of the long-life Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia with the signing of two construction contracts.
Epiroc launches ET51, a new tube drilling system that greatly outperforms its predecessor, the previous T51 tube drilling system.
The Queensland resources sector has splashed an increasing amount of cash on local suppliers in recent years, with local expenditure rising $4 billion from 2019 to 2020.
Chalice Mining has confirmed an historic mineral resource at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum deposit in Western Australia, becoming the largest nickel sulphide discovery in more than 20 years.
The Weir Group will acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business for an initial consideration of £89 million ($162.8 million).
Metso Outotec will establish a new service centre in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to increase its service capabilities for the resources industry.
Veris Australia has won a $2 million contract to provide surveying, pipeline design, data and GIS support services for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Gascoyne region of Western ...
The University of Western Australia has worked in partnership with Curtin University, CSIRO, Alcoa, BHP and Roy Hill to improve the maintenance duties of large processing plants.
Mastermyne Group has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of leading hard rock mining services company PYBAR Mining Services (PYBAR).
Mastermyne has advised that the PYBAR acquisition can be integrated ...
Caterpillar has released two new medium-size wheel loaders, using recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs.
BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure.
BMC owns the Poitrel and ...
Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
Perenti Global has shut down speculation it is advancing a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal, with Macmahon Holdings named as the possible company being targeted.
Orica has revealed its new Digital Immersion Centre in Brisbane, providing the foundation for the company’s digital transformation aspirations.
Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list.
The Global ...
The Gold Industry Group is calling for final registrations for its annual Great Diversity Debate on November 12, exploring the topic of working from home.
Galena Mining has set its sights on beginning construction at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia this year, with first production to begin in ...
Australia has seen a fall in goods and services exports for September owing to poor iron ore prices, according to the Bureau of Statistics.
Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
Weir Minerals has bolstered its Cavex hydrocyclone range with the release of its Cavex 2 650, delivering process improvements combined with digital technology.
Powerful and counterintuitive insights into the future supply and demand of critical metals have been uncovered in a new report by CSIRO.
Sandvik has offered the 16-litre Stage V engine for the Toro TH551i mining truck, adding power and reducing emissions for mines to future proof operations.
Mastermyne has restarted surface works at the Crinum coal mine in Queensland, following an incident involving a fall of ground in September.
The Northern Territory Government has established an industry-led Mineral Development Taskforce which will investigate and identify strategies to activate and secure ongoing private investment in mineral projects.
The price of 62 per cent Australian iron ore fines has dropped below $US100 ($134.6) per tonne for the second time in as many months, as China capped steelmaking capacities.
Leading Australian energy infrastructure business APA group has announced a staged plan to build an 88 megawatt (MW) solar farm at Mica Creek near Mount Isa in Queensland to support ...
GR Engineering Services has won a number of works from Bluestone Mines Tasmania for a combined value of $31.7 million.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a contract by Rio Tinto’s Hamersley Iron for works at the Tom Price Battery Energy Storage for Spinning Reserve facility in Western Australia.
Anglo American and Komatsu’s Growing Together mine rehabilitation partnership has been expanded with new tree planting days.
Australia’s resources sector has seen a number of records and high achievers over the past year, including gold production in Victoria and exploration in Queensland and South Australia.
The North Central Victorian Goldfields ground release saw Kirkland Lake Gold claim three blocks while Southern Star Exploration won the fourth.
Burgundy Diamond Mines has purchased one of the last ever “hero” stones sold at the 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender which will become one of the centrepieces of the company’s ...
SIMPEC has commenced major construction as part of its newly awarded $145 million contract for Fortescue Metal Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project wet processing plant in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Powertek Australia uses AuCom EMX4i 1 kilovolt (kV) soft starters and ABB 1kV switchgear at an underground mining project.
Develop, formerly Venturex Resources, has initiated its underground services division and has been invited to tender for a mining contract at Bellevue Gold’s namesake project in Western Australia.
Hillgrove Resources’ Kanmantoo underground decline in South Australia has commenced, bringing forward potential first copper production and reducing future development costs.
The Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) is urging all governments to properly acknowledge and manage the impacts of a fly in, fly out (FIFO) workforce on mining communities.
NRW Holdings has signed two contracts in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, including a letter of direction from Coronado Global Resources at the Curragh coal mine.
Epiroc is offering customers conversion kits to seamlessly transform loaders from diesel-powered to battery-electric driven.
Orica has expanded its portfolio of blast analysis software with OREPro 3D to improve ore recovery, grade and modelling.
Rio Tinto has continued its pursuit of green steelmaking practices in a partnership with BlueScope, seeking to replace coking coal with clean hydrogen.
Gold from Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria has again been used to produce the Lexus Melbourne Cup ahead of the 2021 race.
Fortescue Metals Group has reported record first quarter iron ore shipments of 45.6 million tonnes (Mt), a three per cent increase on the same period last year.
AOG Energy has decided to cancel its 2022 conference due to obstacles presented by international travel and domestic COVID-19 restrictions.
Mincor Resources has provided a start notice to BHP Nickel West for the supply of first ore to the Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
Mitsubishi Development (MDP) and the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a digital technologies curriculum for mining engineering students.
Rio Tinto has delivered record-breaking results from its 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender and Once in a Blue Moon Tender.
Strandline Resources is on track to deliver first production at its Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia by December 2022 following a strong construction period.
Proterra and Komatsu have collaborated to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology.
Resources & Energy Group has achieved its maiden gold pours at the Granny Venn mine in WA, located within the East Menzies goldfields.
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has created the Next Gen program in collaboration with the Victorian Government and Newcrest Mining.
Coates has unveiled its sustainability framework, based on five key pillars: People, Communities, Resilience, Eco-efficiency and Greener Choices.
The Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia is set to become one of the deepest open cut gold mines in Australia as Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources plot an ...
The Queensland Government has partnered with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the University of Queensland to study leftover cobalt in copper mine tailings.
Mining industry leaders have welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050.
Hastings Technology Metals has received environmental approval from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) for a hydrometallurgical plant in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.
Core Lithium has begun constructing its Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, as it looks to become Australia’s only lithium miner to start production in 2022.
Nationals MP Keith Pitt has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Resources and Water, bringing a focus on regional and rural communities at a Federal level.
Aurizon has signed an agreement with Macquarie Asset Management to acquire One Rail Australia (ORA) for $2.35 billion.
CRC ORE will launch its research into new areas after forming a partnership with the CSIRO to create the Future Research Program.
St Barbara has outlined aspirations for a new open pit to be constructed at its Leonora gold operations in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals has confirmed that Byrnecut Group has been selected to perform works on the Wira mine shaft at the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.
Caterpillar has detailed the technologies showcased at MINExpo in September, including next generation cab designs and a wearable work safety product.
Anglo American has announced a new initiative that will see the mining company transform rubber waste products into useable raw materials.
The MARBL lithium joint venture has decided to restart the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, with production planned for the September quarter of 2022.
M Resources has achieved its first open cut blasting milestone at the Millennium coal mine in Queensland and released an epic video to prove it.
Rio Tinto has set a target to have 80 per cent autonomous haul trucks in 2022, as it seeks to reduce costs while satisfying demand for materials.
GroundProbe is celebrating 20 years of operation, representing a company that’s grown from a homegrown start-up to a global innovator.
It was gold price, lithium demand and China’s appetite for copper that dominated much of the discussion at Mines and Money Online Connect at IMARC this week.
Anglo American continues to ramp up preparations towards a restart at its Grosvenor metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
Burgundy Diamond Mines has received its first parcel of rough fancy colour diamonds at the Ellendale cutting and polishing facility in Perth.
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) has signed contracts to design and commission its Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant in Western Australia.
29Metals has remained on track to produce first ore in late 2021 from its Xantho extended orebody at the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government has announced the latest recipients of its Exploration Incentive Scheme co-funded drilling program.
Rio Tinto has announced it is now aiming to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 – more than tripling its previous goal.
Haver & Boecker has released its Scarabaeus pelletising disc technology that allows mining operations to sustainably produce iron ore pellets by reducing CO2 emissions.
Evolution Mining has secured a mine milling agreement with East Kundana joint venture partners Rand Mining and Tribune Resources with first ore to be processed in October.
Fortescue has contracted Indigenous business Bugarrba to provide engineered scaffold services at its port operations and facilities in WA.
Pilbara Minerals has signed Contract Power to construct, operate and maintain a six-megawatt solar farm for 15 years at the Pilgangoora lithium mine in Western Australia.
Panoramic Resources has arrived with its first nickel-copper-cobalt at the Savannah nickel project in Western Australia.
A trusted partner for Australian mining companies, Ahrens has completed valuable works for leading WA gold mine
Silver Lake Resources has reaped the rewards of an upgraded mill circuit at the Deflector gold mine in Western Australia, setting a new quarterly throughput record.
Rio Tinto has welcomed the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia following its inquiry into the destruction of rock shelters at Juukan Gorge.