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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.
From homegrown start-up to global innovator: GroundProbe turns 20 (0) October 22, 2021 GroundProbe is celebrating 20 years of operation, representing a company that’s grown from a homegrown start-up to a global innovator.
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.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) October 21, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Engineers Australia, SRK Group and Swift.
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.
Rio Tinto sets sights on replacement mines for sustainable future (0) October 21, 2021 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.
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.
Fortescue awards five-year contract to Indigenous business (0) October 20, 2021 Fortescue has contracted Indigenous business Bugarrba to provide engineered scaffold services at its port operations and facilities in WA.
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.
Panoramic produces first concentrate at Savannah (0) October 20, 2021 Panoramic Resources has arrived with its first nickel-copper-cobalt at the Savannah nickel project 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.
Ahrens strike gold with various works for Gruyere Mine (0) October 19, 2021 A trusted partner for Australian mining companies, Ahrens has completed valuable works for leading WA gold mine
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.
Metals exploration spend jumps 35 per cent in 2021 (0) October 19, 2021 The global metals industry is bouncing back hard from the COVID-19 pandemic, enjoying major exploration budget increases in 2021.
Kalgoorlie TAFE upgrades to boost Goldfields’ workforce (0) October 19, 2021 The Western Australian Government has put $10 million towards upgrading the Central Regional TAFE’s Kalgoorlie campus, expanding training capacities for plant mechanics and engineers.
Major miners take Civmec coast to coast (0) October 19, 2021 Civmec has welcomed $130 million in maintenance and construction contracts with BHP, Roy Hill and Rio Tinto, bringing its order book past $1 billion.
BHP production decreases as planned maintenance hits (0) October 19, 2021 BHP reported reduced production across most of its Australian operations for the September quarter as the company underwent planned maintenance.
South Korea, Japan drive booming met coal demand (0) October 18, 2021 Interest in Australia’s metallurgical coal (met coal) has enjoyed a significant increase in recent times, as South Korea, Japan and Europe pounce on the popular resource.
WA resources confidence contradicts skills concerns (0) October 18, 2021 The Western Australian resources sector is more concerned about skilled labour shortages than any other sector, according to the CCIWA.
South32 continues chasing Dendrobium mine approval (0) October 18, 2021 South32 is working on alterations to its Dendrobium Next Domain (DND) mine plan to get the mine extension approved.
Tyre Stewardship improves with latest members (0) October 18, 2021 Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed a number of major tyre manufacturers to its Tyre Product Stewardships Scheme, including Bridgestone Mining Solutions.
Queensland legislation maintains mining lease validity (0) October 18, 2021 The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that ensures 900 of the state’s historic mining tenures remain valid.
BHP considers coking coal alternatives in steelmaking (0) October 15, 2021 BHP has teamed up with South Korea’s POSCO to explore greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies in integrated steelmaking.
Fortescue flights cut FIFO commute (0) October 15, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group is trialling the expansion of its Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flight service network, with new charter flights departing Busselton in the state’s southwest.
An open-access portal to Queensland minerals (0) October 15, 2021 The Queensland Government has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop a digital tool for mining exploration, uncovering almost 600 mineral and rare earth deposits.
Northern Star and Emesent working on inspired innovation (0) October 15, 2021 Northern Star has joined forces with technology innovator Emesent to enhance data capture and processing at its operations.
Gudai-Darri first ore postponed to 2022 (0) October 15, 2021 Rio Tinto has reported delays to development at its Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, citing labour shortages.
ABB protects people and processes with NeoGear (0) October 15, 2021 ABB has further developed its low-voltage switchgear for enhanced safety, performance and digital connectivity while reducing its physical size by 25 per cent compared to market average.
Neousys in-vehicle computer with SuperCAP UPS prevents data loss (0) October 14, 2021 Neousys Technology has announced that the rugged in-vehicle Nuvo-7000VTC series computer, powered by Intel 9th/ 8th-Gen Core i processor with up to 8-core/ 8-thread architecture and 64GB DDR4 memory is ...
Position Partners covers all angles with Blindsight (0) October 14, 2021 Position Partners has begun distributing the heavy industry’s latest collision avoidance technology called Blindsight across Australia and New Zealand for new developer, Presien.
Whitehaven sets itself to rebound in 2022 (0) October 14, 2021 Whitehaven Coal continues to manage longwall issues at Narrabri coal mine in New South Wales, while the Maules Creek mine excelled in the company’s September quarter report.
BHP going green at Olympic Dam (0) October 14, 2021 BHP is on the decarbonisation hunt at Olympic Dam, announcing it will enter renewable energy supply arrangements with Iberdrola to reduce its emissions at the South Australia copper-uranium mine.
Coal looking at 10 more years of growth: Aurizon (0) October 14, 2021 Aurizon has forecast the continued growth of Australia’s coal sector to 2030, after which point a decline in the commodity may appear.
Orica reveals ambitions to achieve net zero by 2050 (0) October 14, 2021 Orica has announced its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, covering scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions sources.
Rio Tinto plants doubt in coking coal’s future (0) October 14, 2021 Rio Tinto is working on removing coking coal from its steelmaking process, instead replacing it with plant matter for a cost-effective and sustainable alternative.
Queensland bans FIFO to protect 297 communities (0) October 14, 2021 Australia’s first legislation banning 100 per cent fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforces at large resource projects will continue after a review confirmed its benefits for Queensland communities.
Lithium exports jump six times at Port Hedland (0) October 13, 2021 The exports of lithium concentrate at Port Hedland have jumped from 10,494 dry metric tonnes (dmt) in August to 62,230 dmt in September.
Wetter, more cyclonic summer forecast for miners (0) October 13, 2021 Mining operations in tropical regions should prepare for an increased chance of cyclones and wet weather this spring-summer.
Pilbara Minerals keeps Ngungaju production ramp-up on track (0) October 13, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has achieved first coarse spodumene production from its Ngungaju plant at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.
Pantoro and Tulla get stuck in at Norseman (0) October 13, 2021 Pantoro and Tulla Resources have been given the green light to commence construction on a one-million-tonne-per-annum processing plant at the Norseman gold project in Western Australia.
Barrick unable to confirm Porgera restart (0) October 13, 2021 Barrick Gold chief executive officer Mark Bristow has shown urgency to restart the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea, ahead of a meeting with the country’s Prime Minister.
Rio Tinto commits to greener pastures in Queensland (0) October 13, 2021 Rio Tinto has become the first company to sign a statement of cooperation with the Queensland Government to secure the growth of the state’s future green industries.
Newcrest to upgrade Telfer on road to Havieron (0) October 13, 2021 Newcrest Mining is planning infrastructure upgrades at its Telfer processing plant as the company targets first production at the Havieron gold-copper joint venture project in Western Australia.
Rayven announces I4 Mining: a suite of next generation digital mining solutions (0) October 12, 2021 Rayven, the combined artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) platform, has announced the launch of I4 Mining.
Researchers psyched by metal asteroids (0) October 12, 2021 Researchers from the University of Arizona have investigated the mineral compositions of two near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), finding potential iron, nickel and cobalt resources exceeding Earth’s global reserves.
Economy to be restarted with a jab: Deloitte (0) October 12, 2021 Deloitte has touted vaccination rates as the economy’s silver bullet, but a removal of lockdowns may even Australia’s playing field while disturbing the Western Australian growth bubble.
CSIRO backs Mount Peake lithium project (0) October 12, 2021 The CSIRO is teaming up with Australasian Gold to complete a lithium exploration research project at its Mount Peake pegmatite field in the NT.
Alcoa and FYI kickstart alumina trials at pilot plant (0) October 12, 2021 Alcoa of Australia and FYI Resources will begin high-purity alumina trials at FYI’s pilot plant facility in Western Australia this month.
Capricorn up to scratch at Karlawinda gold mine (0) October 12, 2021 Capricorn Metals has achieved steady-state production at the Karlawinda gold mine in WA’s Pilbara region after construction was completed in June.
China forced to ease coal-power restrictions (0) October 12, 2021 China may begin to clear stockpiled Australian thermal coal imports into its domestic markets as demand ramps up across the country, according to Wood Mackenzie.
DDH1 and Swick set to dig deep with merger (0) October 12, 2021 DDH1 and Swick Mining have agreed to merge to become part of a world-leading mineral driller with a combined fleet of more than 170 high-quality rigs.
Pre-apprenticeships to combat mining’s skills shortage (0) October 11, 2021 The Queensland Government has revealed an employment-based pre-apprenticeship program set to assist aspirants find their way into mining.
Twiggy, FFI take ‘critical step’ outside iron ore (0) October 11, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has made plans to further diversify outside iron ore with the construction of a manufacturing hub in Queensland for renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Latest resources figures show WA dominance (0) October 11, 2021 The Western Australian resources sector carried the national economy through an arduous 12 months to June 30, as minerals and petroleum sales grew to $210 billion.
BHP stays positive despite iron ore price crunch (0) October 11, 2021 BHP remains optimistic about the trade tensions between Australia and China, as iron ore miners continue to feel the pinch of reduced commodity prices.
Core library upgrade to aid Queensland exploration (0) October 11, 2021 The Queensland Government is working on expanding the Mt Isa rock library to make it easier for explorers to find the next big mining prospect with a $550,0000 upgrade.
Tahmoor receives another tick towards expansion (0) October 8, 2021 Tahmoor Coking Coal has received environmental approval from the federal government to expand the Tahmoor coal mine in New South Wales.
More than 90 per cent of miners to boost digital investment (0) October 8, 2021 Ninety-one per cent of mining companies surveyed in an Ernst & Young report plan to ramp up their digital investment in the next 12 months.
Major miners push for fully vaccinated workforce in 2022 (0) October 8, 2021 BHP and Mineral Resources have announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their respective workforces.
Northern Star steps up power capacity at Carosue Dam (0) October 8, 2021 Northern Star Resources has had a 3.3 megawatt re-deployable solar farm commissioned at its Carosue Dam gold operations in Western Australia.
Swinburne, OZ set new standard in tailings safety (0) October 8, 2021 A Swinburne University of Technology spin-out has used a Federal Government grant to mass-produce a technology which enhances safety in mine tailings dams.
CEFC funding for 3ME battery innovation (0) October 8, 2021 Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed a $5 million investment into 3ME Technology to support its battery-driven mining innovations.
How BHP developed its most technically advanced mine (0) October 8, 2021 BHP has officially opened its $4.6 billion South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, delivering the record project both on time and on budget.
Capturing data at a distance: Improving ground support at Kidd operations (0) October 8, 2021 Kidd Operations uses an autonomous laser scanner, the Emesent Hovermap, to safely capture geotechnical data throughout the mine.
Thiess onboard at Anthill copper project (0) October 7, 2021 Thiess has been awarded a three-year mining services contract by Austral Resources at the latter’s Anthill copper project near Mount Isa.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) October 7, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Newcrest, Anglo American, and the New South Wales Government.
Nexxis gets funding boost for Magneto robot (0) October 7, 2021 Nexxis has been awarded a $675,000 grant as part of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre’s Commercialisation Fund.
Strong uranium prices buoy Boss towards Honeymoon production (0) October 7, 2021 Boss Energy is a step closer to its goal of becoming Australia’s next uranium producer at the Honeymoon project in South Australia, as uranium prices continue to sit higher than ...
Clough secures Mount Peake contract with TNG (0) October 7, 2021 TNG has selected Clough to develop a consolidated plant layout for a fully-integrated operation at its Mount Peake project in NT.
Pilbara Minerals feeds first ore to hungry lithium plant (0) October 7, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has begun commissioning its upgraded Ngungaju plant at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.
Greenbushes construction planned for third plant (0) October 7, 2021 Talison Lithium will soon have its chemical grade processing plant 3 constructed at the Greenbushes mine in Western Australia, following a contracted awarded to Lycopodium.
Galena on track at Abra as first mining commences (0) October 6, 2021 Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining has begun mining of the underground decline at its Abra base metals project in Western Australia.
Austmine provides solutions to weather economic instability (0) October 6, 2021 Austmine is conducting a webinar exploring the importance of optimising contract and risk management in the situation a company experiences economic adversity.
Iron ore sees Australian trade set another record: ABS (0) October 6, 2021 Mineral, metal and energy exports have underpinned a monthly record for the Australian export revenue surplus, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mangoola coal extension gets Federal nod (0) October 6, 2021 Glencore Coal subsidiary Mangoola Coal has had its Mangoola coal mine expansion plans in New South Wales approved by the Federal Government.
Kalium Lakes hits major sulphate of potash milestone (0) October 6, 2021 Kalium Lakes has delivered the first batch of sulphate of potash at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project in Western Australia.
Newmont sets gold standard in autonomous haulage (0) October 6, 2021 Newmont has become Australia’s first gold miner to implement a fully operational, autonomous haulage fleet at the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia.
WA mandates resources vaccinations (0) October 6, 2021 The Western Australian Government has followed public health advise to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for fly-in, fly-out and other resources sector workers from December.
Automation precinct to accelerate WA technology (0) October 6, 2021 Automation and robotics in the Australian mining and resources sector will have a dedicated home as works begun on a facility in Neerabup in Western Australia.
Collie mineral potential on show with new WA prospectus (0) October 5, 2021 The WA Government has launched a new prospectus which showcases the mineral processing and battery development capabilities of Collie.
NSW to double exports with mining key to success (0) October 5, 2021 The New South Wales Government has released its latest Trade Statement outlining how it will double export revenue by 2031.
Western Areas delivers first nickel at Odysseus (0) October 5, 2021 Western Areas has produced first nickel ore at its Odysseus project within the Cosmos nickel operation in Western Australia.
Fortescue bullish on scope 3 mitigation targets (0) October 5, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has announced an ambitious goal to abolish scope 3 carbon emissions by 2040 through various projects such Fortescue Future Industries.
Austin transforms facilities as client base expands (0) October 5, 2021 Austin Engineering has invested $6.5 million into advancements across its operations as the company commences its first contract with NRW.
Rio Tinto links up with K2fly for five years (0) October 5, 2021 Rio Tinto has signed a five-year contract with K2fly with the software company to supply its ground disturbance solution to the major miner.
BHP joins Japan for sustainable EV creation (0) October 5, 2021 BHP has created the Green Electric Vehicle Ecosystem with two major Japanese businesses to supply nickel sulphate for more sustainable EV batteries.
Strandline locks in key mining services contract at Coburn (0) October 4, 2021 Strandline Resources has locked in Mine Site Construction Services with a seven-year mining services contract at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Fortescue offers support as operations resume at Solomon Hub (0) October 4, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group are progressively recommencing operations at its Solomon Hub operations following an incident last week.
Rio Tinto secures rail cars down the track (0) October 4, 2021 Rio Tinto’s fleet of rail cars at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia is set to grow by 50, with the company to release a manufacturing tender for ...
Red 5 forges a Redpath with Darlot development (0) October 4, 2021 Red 5 has awarded a mine development contract to Redpath Australia at the Darlot gold mine in Western Australia, accelerating operations for a cost of $13 million.
BHP closes in on EV market with first nickel sulphate (0) October 4, 2021 BHP has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its Kwinana nickel sulphate plant south of Perth in Western Australia.
Pioneering products to create durable environments (0) October 1, 2021 A one-stop engineering solutions provider for mining, mineral processing, conveying and corrosion protection, Thejo is committed to making a difference in the materials-handling sector, aiming to increase the efficiency and ...
Alcoa and FYI Resources to combine for new alumina plant (0) October 1, 2021 Alcoa has executed a binding term sheet with FYI Resources as the company makes its way into the high-purity alumina market.
Metso Ouotec adds tech to streamline pellet process (0) October 1, 2021 Metso Outotec has optimised the iron ore pelletising process with a digital solution to improve production capacity and quality, while reducing energy and costs.
Epiroc taps experts for underground EV insights (0) October 1, 2021 Epiroc has partnered with mining and minerals advisory Fraser McGill to better understand the impacts of battery electric vehicles in underground mining.
Fluctuating iron ore prices claim another two mines (0) October 1, 2021 Iron ore prices have risen slightly after last month dropping below US$100 per tonne for the first time since early November 2020.
The dotted line: September’s biggest contracts (0) October 1, 2021 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including Fortescue, Rio Tinto, NRW Holdings and MACA.
Galena locks in another two key contracts at Abra (0) October 1, 2021 Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining has executed separate 10-year and five-year contracts to further solidify its Abra base metals project.
Report reveals record-breaking resource revenue (0) October 1, 2021 Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to earn a record $349 billion for 2021-22, according to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources’ latest report.
Fortescue halts Solomon Hub to investigate incident (0) September 30, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has suspended its Solomon Hub iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region following a ‘significant incident.’
Core Lithium gets to work on landmark Finniss mine (0) September 30, 2021 Core Lithium will begin construction on its Finniss lithium mine – the first ever in the Northern Territory – after a final investment decision was made.
Rio Tinto aims to rebuild trust after Juukan Gorge (0) September 30, 2021 Rio Tinto has published its first report on the company’s progress in the wake of the Juukan Gorge rock shelter incident.
Gruyere operations slowed as plant issues continue (0) September 30, 2021 Gold Road Resources has reported a disruption to operations at the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia as processing plant issues continue to plague the site.
Glencore autonomous longwall online at Oaky Creek (0) September 30, 2021 Glencore’s autonomous longwall is operational at its Oaky Creek underground coal mine following initial trials of the technology.
Austin Engineering has Mader new alliance (0) September 30, 2021 Austin Engineering has begun a strategic support alliance with Mader Group for the maintenance, and repair of heavy mobile equipment in Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.
Satellite developments improve mining autonomy, networks (0) September 30, 2021 The federal government has bolstered Australia’s abilities in satellite navigation and positioning, with a new software and a $5m contract to benefit mining.
Top of the crop: September’s best mining innovations (0) September 29, 2021 A look at the most exciting new mining innovations from September, featuring the likes of Hitachi, Sandvik, Metso Outotec, and Loadscan.
Major miners boost Australian vaccination efforts (0) September 29, 2021 BHP’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Moranbah have seen more than 2000 doses administered at the BHP-funded Vanguard Health clinic.
CJD grinds away for portal expansion solution (0) September 29, 2021 CJD Equipment has enabled a gold mine portal expansion in Western Australia, modifying a Volvo ECR235E excavator to work underground with a rock grinding tool and all the trimmings.
Apprentices fight skills shortage with $716m program (0) September 29, 2021 Apprentices and trainees will receive further support through their second and third years of study, as the federal government announced its new Completing Apprenticeship Commencements program.
Coal-mining towns deserve $259 million in royalties: report (0) September 29, 2021 Blueprint Institute has released a report encouraging government support for coal-mining regions at risk of being left out in the cold.
Future of critical minerals gets $2 billion boost (0) September 29, 2021 The Australian Government will establish a $2 billion loan facility to assist the development of the nation’s commercial critical minerals projects.
Hume Coal to offload property after mine rejection (0) September 29, 2021 Hume Coal has put its New South Wales property on the market after its associated underground coal mine was disapproved by the state’s Independent Planning Commission.
Victoria to pull its head from the mineral sands: MCA (0) September 28, 2021 The Victorian mineral sands industry presents a figurative gold mine for those in a position to dip their toes in, but regulation and approvals remain a barrier to success in ...
Billion-year-old geology locates critical minerals (0) September 28, 2021 Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered how a billion-year-old geological mystery could help to locate the critical minerals of today.
The dual challenge Australian mining faces today (0) September 28, 2021 The prospect of digital mining brings with it a swathe of questions, and it’s not just about achieving the desires of increased productivity and reduced downtime.
CR Mining Pilbara-bound with new conveyor partnership (0) September 28, 2021 CR Mining has teamed up with KBSS Engineering to deliver its custom-made conveyor systems to the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Bird in the electric mine helps Sandvik breathe easy (0) September 28, 2021 Sandvik has rolled out a new campaign emphasising the rapid deployment of electrified machinery and the advancement of the electric mine.
Partial discharge testing made easy with the Fluke ii910 (0) September 28, 2021 Partial discharge (PD) can be dangerous and expensive if not located and detected early on.
Andromeda ramps up to first Great White production (0) September 28, 2021 Andromeda Metals has upgraded its Streaky Bay pilot plant at the Great White project in South Australia as the company eyes its first commercial produce of halloysite-kaolin.
Primero taking Core Lithium to the Finniss line (0) September 28, 2021 Primero has secured a contract to construct Core Lithium’s Finniss Dense Media Separation plant at the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Glencore entertains offers for CSA copper mine (0) September 27, 2021 Glencore has confirmed that it has received interest in the CSA copper mine in New South Wales – an asset the company has been trying to offload since 2015.
Australia and India take next step in mining partnership (0) September 27, 2021 Australia and India have discussed opportunities in coal technology, skills development, and business-to-business collaboration at a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on ‘Coal and Mines’.
Vitrinite gets green light for Vulcan coal mine (0) September 27, 2021 Vitrinite has received approval for its Vulcan mine complex, paving the way for a nine-million-tonne metallurgical coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
BHP, Fortescue sustainable mining success stories: Frydenberg (0) September 27, 2021 Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has urged mining stakeholders to continue supporting the sector as it focusses on becoming a more sustainable industry.
Mining accelerates with Covid-induced transformation (0) September 27, 2021 The mining industry is on an upward trajectory of electrification and social licence, as it continues to shake off a turbulent history, according to a State of Play report.
Senex stars for 29Metals with Capricorn signing (0) September 24, 2021 29Metals has awarded Senex Energy with a gas supply agreement at the Capricorn copper mine in Far North Queensland, locking in 2.5 petajoules of natural gas over three years.
Bowen Rail on track for Bravus coal delivery (0) September 24, 2021 Bowen Rail Company has stepped closer to transporting its first coal for Bravus Mining and Resources’ in Queensland with the arrival of its new locomotives.
Job listings lengthen for embattled mining industry (0) September 24, 2021 Mining job listings online have risen in contrast to the rest of Australia’s decline, as several states continue to battle a skills shortage.
Mining has helped Australia weather the COVID-19 storm (0) September 24, 2021 Federal Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt explores the strength of Australia’s mining and resources sector despite COVID-19.
AusIMM scholarships help develop future leaders (0) September 24, 2021 Australian students with a passion for the mining sector are urged to apply for the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s (AusIMM) 2022 Education Endowment Fund (EEF) scholarships.
Indigenous engagement progressing in Australian mining: Drummond (0) September 23, 2021 The effort to better acknowledge First Nations peoples in the Australian mining industry is advancing as we see more Indigenous initiatives introduced.
Inspections continue at Woods Point following earthquake (0) September 23, 2021 White Rock continues to undergo safety inspections at its Woods Point gold mine following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mansfield yesterday.
Mining industry riding out labour force issues: ABS (0) September 23, 2021 The mining industry saw a drop in employed people from May to August 2021, as more staff worked zero hours, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Fortescue restructures for future in greener resources (0) September 23, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has restructured its executive team with four appointments expanding its capacity from purely iron ore into green renewables and resources more broadly.
Komatsu contract accelerates Hillgrove at Kanmantoo (0) September 23, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has signed a contract with Joy Global to establish a portal, decline and drill platforms at its Kanmantoo copper mine in SA.
Weir clears the air with solvent-free adhesive (0) September 23, 2021 Weir Minerals has manufactured a new range of adhesive for rubber lining which uses zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in a first for the mining industry.
Core Lithium taps Lucas for inaugural Finniss contract (0) September 23, 2021 Core Lithium has awarded a three-year contract to Lucas Total Control Solutions for the provision of mining services at its Finniss Lithium Project.
Earthquake halts operations at Victorian gold mine (0) September 22, 2021 White Rock Minerals has had to suspend underground operations at its Woods Point gold project after a magnitude six earthquake struck near Mansfield in Victoria.
Iron ore price brings growing business back to Earth (0) September 22, 2021 Iron ore prices have dropped below $US100 per tonne for the first time since early November 2020, bringing promising Australian projects to unfeasible standstills.
Universities combine to streamline critical mineral mining (0) September 22, 2021 Curtin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have joined forces to help Australian mining companies better identify, characterise and extract critical minerals with a focus on sustainability.
Stirred mills strengthen Metso Outotec offering (0) September 22, 2021 Metso Ouotec has added complete stirred mill plants to its range of concentrator plants, increasing efficiency with features like hydrocyclones, and analysers.
Cradle to grave assessment to improve mining impacts: study (0) September 22, 2021 Researchers have found a holistic ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach to mining life cycle assessments could substantially improve an operation’s environment impacts and feasibility.
Fair Work Commission confirms coal worker pay rise (0) September 22, 2021 The Fair Work Commission has reviewed the Black Coal Mining Industry Award to find the workforce will be receiving a pay rise, subject to final approvals.
MinRes takes on flagship Swift Access technology (0) September 22, 2021 Mineral Resources (MinRes) will be the first mining company to trial Swift Media’s new entertainment and communications product, Swift Access.
How industry is navigating renewable hurdles (0) September 21, 2021 Industry leaders in mining and energy reveal how sustainable solutions like energy storage and modular solar power will enable a clean energy transition.
Gold Fields to trial Sandvik EVs in production study (0) September 21, 2021 Gold Fields’ St Ives operation in WA will become the first Australian mine to receive the new Sandvik LH518B 18-tonne BEV underground loader.
MetRes delivers first coal at Millennium (0) September 21, 2021 MetRes and associated company M Mining have struck first coal from their Mavis Downs pit at the Millennium Mine in central Queensland.
Pilbara Ports eyes off iron ore at Ashburton (0) September 21, 2021 The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has begun investigating the trade of iron ore at the Port of Ashburton in Western Australia, in response to increased exports.
Queensland leaders forced to focus on workers (0) September 21, 2021 Queensland’s resources sector has rated skilled employee retention as a top priority, just 12 months after it was bottom of the list for most industry leaders, a new report showed.
Sino Iron operations resume following incident (0) September 21, 2021 Operations at CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron mine in Western Australia have recommenced following suspension on Friday due to an incident involving a 52-year-old maintenance worker.
One error companies make during the digital mining transition (0) September 20, 2021 As the world dashes towards greater digitalisation, the mining industry is setting itself up for increased automation and autonomy in its practices.
Hitachi launches flagship EX8000-7 excavator (0) September 20, 2021 Hitachi has revealed its new EX8000-7 excavator, designed to deliver the utmost power in the most challenging mining conditions.
MINExpo wrap-up: Mining’s latest products revealed (0) September 20, 2021 As the 2021 MINExpo International Conference wraps up for another year, Australian Mining reflects on the innovations and equipment unveiled in Las Vegas.
Austin Engineering inks first-ever deal with NRW (0) September 20, 2021 Austin Engineering will provide truck bodies to NRW Holdings’ Civil & Mining division as part of new contracts the company signed in August.
Rio Tinto triples solar for Weipa mine and township (0) September 20, 2021 Rio Tinto has contracted EDL to build, own and operate a 4MW solar plant and 4MW battery storage at its Weipa bauxite operation in far north Queensland.
Aggreko’s world-class gas plant to slash CO2 emissions at gold mine (0) September 20, 2021 In what is a world-first for global energy provider Aggreko, the company has introduced its latest highly efficient next generation gas engines at a West Australian gold mine.
AllightSykes powers WA Kaolin at Wickepin (0) September 17, 2021 AllightSykes has supplied WA Kaolin with three synchronised FG Wilson 550kVA generators, enabling the stage 1 build for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
China continues to ravage iron ore prices, miners (0) September 17, 2021 Iron ore prices have dropped to a 10-month low as China made further calls to slow steel production, causing major and minor iron ore miners alike to feel the effects ...
Weir Minerals and Andritz consolidate tailings ties (0) September 17, 2021 Weir Minerals and Andritz signed an agreement at MINExpo 2021, as the two continue provide equipment and solutions for tailings management in the mining.
Newmont locks in five more years with K2fly (0) September 17, 2021 Newmont has renewed its ties with software company K2fly, enabling the latter to continue providing its resource governance solution to the gold miner for a further five years.
Research centre to unlock future mineral technologies (0) September 17, 2021 The University of Newcastle has opened a $35 million research centre to develop and commercialise sustainable mining technologies.
Industry leaders challenge electric mine design (0) September 17, 2021 Major miners such as OZ Minerals, IGO, South 32 and Evolution Mining have launched the Electric Mine Simulation challenge.
Rio Tinto, Queensland Alumina aid red mud research (0) September 17, 2021 The University of Queensland has partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to turn bauxite residue known as red mud into a plant sustaining soil.
Renascor secures Federal support for Siviour graphite (0) September 17, 2021 Renascor Resources has received Major Project Status for its $209 million Siviour graphite project in SA, advancing its efforts to become a major supplier.
MTG showcases new products and services for the mining industry in MINExpo (0) September 17, 2021 The world’s largest mining trade show opens its doors this week. MINExpo has brought together the who’s who of the industry in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
MTG showcases new products and services for the mining industry at MINExpo (0) September 17, 2021 The world’s largest mining trade show opens its doors this week. MINExpo has brought together the who’s who of the industry in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Honeymoon not over as Boss eyes uranium production (0) September 16, 2021 Boss Energy has welcomed Process E&I to the mothballed Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
Whitehaven Vickery extension gets Federal nod (0) September 16, 2021 Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension has got the go ahead by the Federal Government after an approval process that spanned five years.
Hastings takes one step closer to Yangibana plant (0) September 16, 2021 Hastings Technology Metals has received permission from DevelopmentWA to undertake feasibility studies on a hydrometallurgical plant for its Yangibana rare earths project.
Geoscience research unearths southern Australia’s resources potential (0) September 16, 2021 New data from the federal Exploring for the Future initiative could benefit the mining of copper, gold, lead and zinc in southern Australia.
MACA wins $70m Pilbara Minerals contract extension (0) September 16, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has renewed its mining services contract with MACA at the Pilgangoora Lithium Project for a further 12 months.
MACA wins $70 million Pilbara Minerals contract extension (0) September 16, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has renewed its mining services contract with MACA at the Pilgangoora Lithium Project for a further 12 months.
Liebherr, ABB envision electrified trolley support (0) September 16, 2021 Liebherr has partnered with ABB for the development of mine electrification technologies, with a particular focus on trolley support.
Saint Elmo green lit in first for Queensland vanadium (0) September 16, 2021 Multicom Resources’ $250 million Saint Elmo vanadium mine in North West Queensland has been given the go-ahead with construction to begin next year.
Orica’s new 4D explosives technology reduces costs (0) September 15, 2021 Orica has launched 4D at MINExpo 2021, its new bulk explosives technology enabling customers to target specific blast outcomes in real-time.
Sandvik overhauls equipment with latest truck offering (0) September 15, 2021 Sandvik have revealed its TH550B battery-electric truck at MINExpo 2021, utilising the innovative technology of its Artisan battery pack.
Roy Hill on track with battery powered locomotive purchase (0) September 15, 2021 Roy Hill will purchase the world’s first fully battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive from Pittsburgh-based Wabtec, transforming the cost of transporting iron ore from pit to port.
Schlam welcomes newest board member David Hazlett (0) September 15, 2021 Schlam has appointed a new member to the board of directors, David Haslett, to drive sustainable strategy across the company’s mining products and services.
Rio Tinto to trial Caterpillar haul trucks at Gudai-Darri (0) September 15, 2021 Rio Tinto will be the first to deploy Caterpillar’s 793 zero-emission autonomous haul trucks, once development is complete at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Gregory Crinum incident halts re-establishment (0) September 15, 2021 Operations have been suspended until further notice at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland, following an incident involving two underground miners.
Liebherr’s latest autonomous solutions unlock value for customers (0) September 15, 2021 Liebherr premiered its new suite of autonomous solutions at MINExpo 2021, showcasing the flexibility of their range of products and services.
Fortescue sets record with mining services contract (0) September 15, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group and members of the Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to develop new mines at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub operations in Western Australia.
Hexagon launches technology to maximise ore recovery (0) September 14, 2021 Hexagon has revealed its HxGN MineMeasure, a new technology further advancing the drill and blast (D&B) process.