EPA’s emissions guideline a threat to Woodside projects (0) March 14, 2019 Woodside Energy has urged the Western Australian State Government to reject the Environmental Protection Authority’s revised guidance on greenhouse gas emissions as it could jeopardise the Browse, Scarborough and Pluto ...
Image Resources reveals upgrade plans for Boonanarring (0) March 14, 2019 Image Resources will embark on a drilling program aimed at upgrading the company’s mineral resource at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Mineral Resources, Hazer advance Kwinana pilot plant (0) March 14, 2019 Hazer Group’s graphite pilot plant works with Mineral Resources are set to advance further following the delivery of a new pilot plant to Kwinana in Western Australia.
Mitsui invests in Position Partners to advance digital transformation (0) March 13, 2019 Mitsui & Co has invested in Position Partners to accelerate digital transformation in the resource sector, strengthening the $15 billion investment it has made in Australia in the last decade.
Ausgold, Great Boulder seal the deal at Yamarna (0) March 13, 2019 Ausgold has inked the deal with Great Boulder Resources to execute a joint venture (JV) agreement over the Yamarna project in Western Australia.
New Hope hits environmental breakthrough at New Acland (0) March 13, 2019 New Hope Group has put an end to a protracted legal battle with the granting of an environmental approval for its New Acland coal mine stage three project in Darling Downs.
Popularity of electric vehicles to demand industry shift (0) March 13, 2019 Australians are urged to cut down their ownership of fossil fuel-based cars as an electric vehicle (EV) presence will arrive “much sooner than later”.
Barrick drops bid for Newmont as companies enter JV (0) March 12, 2019 Barrick Gold and Newmont have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) at their Nevada, United States-based operations for a combined $5 billion in value over a 20-year period.
Fosterville gold mine to expand with cement plant (0) March 12, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville gold mine is set to receive an onsite cement plant with support from Victoria’s Labor Government.
Australia could reap extra $9.4bn from critical minerals (0) March 12, 2019 The Australian Government reiterates its commitment to ensuring Australia reaches its potential as a global supplier of critical minerals following the release of a report from Geoscience Australia.
Newcrest, Encounter JVs increase gold exploration tenement (0) March 12, 2019 Newcrest Mining has significantly expanded its joint venture (JV) tenure with Encounter Resources by securing a large exploration tenure in Western Australia.
Ansteel to acquire Gindalbie Metals in $25m deal (0) March 12, 2019 Gindalbie Metals will demerge its subsidiary Coda Minerals to shareholders before being purchased by Chinese producer Ansteel in a deal worth around $25 million.
Newcrest to enter North America with $1.1bn mine purchase (0) March 12, 2019 Newcrest Mining will acquire 70 per cent of the Red Chris copper-gold mine for $US806.5 million ($1.14 billion) in a deal with Canadian company Imperial Metals.
Diversity of thought – Oil & gas heavyweights fuel the debate (0) March 8, 2019 Widely regarded as Australia’s premier event specifically on diversity and inclusion for the oil and gas industry, the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast ...
PHIL launches updated tailgate system for Komatsu trucks (0) March 8, 2019 United States company Phillippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) has developed a new version of its Autogate Tailgate system for use with Komatsu rigid frame haul trucks.
Victoria to attract more women into resources (0) March 8, 2019 The Victorian Government will partner with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) to entice a new generation of students in to the Victorian resources sector.
Rio Tinto commissions $2.6bn Amrun bauxite mine (0) March 8, 2019 The major miner has completed commissioning of the Amrun mine in Far North Queensland ahead of schedule and as global supply of the higher-grade bauxite produced at the site becomes ...
Universities launch efforts to lift mining enrolments (0) March 8, 2019 Australia’s tertiary institutions are persisted with their efforts to attract mining and engineering students despite slipping enrolment figures.
Panoramic ramp up at Savannah slower than expected (0) March 8, 2019 Panoramic Resources is set to improve operations at the Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia after failing to meet production target this year.
Geopacific to acquire full ownership of Woodlark (0) March 8, 2019 Geopacific Resources has acquired all of Kula Gold’s rights and interests in the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea, consolidating Geopacific’s direct ownership of the project.
Gina Rinehart slips in Forbes global rich list (0) March 7, 2019 Iron ore and cattle magnate Gina Rinehart has placed 75th in Forbes’ 2019 list of the richest people in the world with a personal net worth of $US15.2 billion ($21.5 ...
Thiess scoops $172m coal extension (0) March 7, 2019 Thiess has secured a $172 million contract extension from Bayan Resources to expand the miner’s coal operations at Melak in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Newcrest to work with Jacobs on Cadia expansion (0) March 7, 2019 Newcrest Mining has awarded Jacobs Engineering a contract as part of the planned expansion of the Cadia operations in New South Wales, Australia’s top producing gold site in 2018.
Fosterville production growth supported by Pitram (0) March 7, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold has adopted fleet management and mine production solution Pitram at its award-winning Fosterville gold operation in Victoria.
RPMGlobal unveils design solution for intelligent mining suite (0) March 7, 2019 RPMGlobal plans to expand its Intelligent Mining (IM) suite with the launch of an Intelligent Design (D) solution that takes advantage of up-to-date enterprise technology for mining.
Sandvik unveils underground drilling simulator (0) March 7, 2019 Sandvik has introduced an operator training simulator to provide a compact and flexible solution to safely train teams on the DD422i, DD422iE and DT922i drill rigs.
Talison Lithium ends dispute with GAM over Greenbushes (0) March 6, 2019 Talison Lithium and Global Advanced Metals (GAM) have settled a mining rights dispute related to Talison’s proposed expansion of the Greenbushes lithium mining area in Western Australia.
Female diversity, inclusion shows room for improvement (0) March 6, 2019 A national survey of women in mining by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) shows that support for women is still needed in the industry.
Australia a resource leader for nine commodities (0) March 6, 2019 Government reporting from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Geoscience Australia (GA) have pointed to a resources and energy sector in good health following on from a record $248 ...
Cat 797F mining truck passes the emissions test (0) March 6, 2019 The Cat 797F ultra-class mining truck has become available in a fuel-efficient configuration that meets US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
Australia-Indonesia trade deal to promote METS sector (0) March 5, 2019 Australia and Indonesia have signed a trade deal that will bring greater opportunities for Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies.
Riversdale takes time to consider Hancock takeover bid (0) March 5, 2019 The board of Riversdale Resources has recommended shareholders take no action relating to a takeover offer received from Hancock Prospecting last week.
Newmont rejects $25bn Barrick takeover bid (0) March 5, 2019 Barrick Gold’s hostile $US18 billion ($24.8 billion) takeover offer for Newmont Mining has hit its first hurdle after being unanimously rejected by the target.
Sedgman continues debate with Heron over Woodlawn costs (0) March 4, 2019 Sedgman is persisting in its claim for additional costs related to works at the Woodlawn project despite rejection from the contract superintendent.
Orminex scoops Penny’s Find gold mine from Empire (0) March 4, 2019 Orminex has acquired Penny’s Find gold mine in Western Australia from Empire Resources, marking the mine’s second change of hands in less than six months.
Kalium Lakes to become one of world’s lowest cost potash producers (0) March 4, 2019 Kalium Lakes’ front-end engineering design (FEED) works at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia have delivered improved production and financial outcomes.
Vale CEO steps down over dam disaster (0) March 4, 2019 Vale chief executive officer Fabio Schvartsman has temporarily resigned from his role due to controversy related to the Brumadinho tailings dam disaster in Brazil in January.
Coolgardie Minerals enters voluntary administration (0) March 4, 2019 Coolgardie Minerals has entered voluntary administration following the commencement of gold ore production at its Geko project in Western Australia in November last year.
Australia achieves record gold production in 2018 (0) March 4, 2019 Australia’s gold producers have capitalised on a surging price for the precious metal by delivering an all-time production record last year.
BMA builds Bowen Basin apprenticeship program (0) March 4, 2019 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has welcomed a large intake of local apprentices to sites across the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Westgold cancels purchase of Doray gold projects (0) March 1, 2019 Westgold Resources will not go ahead with its planned purchase of Doray Minerals’ Andy Well and Gnaweeda gold projects announced in December last year.
Western Australia up to second in rankings as a place to invest (0) March 1, 2019 Western Australia is the only Australian state or territory to feature in the top 10 of the Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies for the second straight year.
BGC ramps up contracting business sale process (0) March 1, 2019 BGC is exploring options for the sale of the group’s national contract mining, maintenance and civil construction business, BGC Contracting.
Rio Tinto to return $US13.5 billion to shareholders (0) February 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has declared a victory for its “value-over-volume” strategy as it announced plans to return a record $US13.5 billion ($18.9 billion) to shareholders following a strong 2018.
Lucapa secures first diamond sales from Mothae plant (0) February 28, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company’s first sale from its new Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa has returned $5.3 million at a tender in Antwerp, Belgium.
Rio Tinto reveals Paterson Province discovery (0) February 28, 2019 Rio Tinto has released long-awaited details of a promising copper-gold discovery at the Winu project in the Yeneena Basin of the Paterson Province in Western Australia.
OZ Minerals growth strategy boosted by Prominent Hill (0) February 27, 2019 OZ Minerals is well placed to execute a major company expansion in South Australia this year with the completion of construction at Carrapateena and the ramp-up of operations at Prominent ...
Australia among top contributors to global mining deal value (0) February 27, 2019 The global value of financial deals in the mining industry fell by just under 15 per cent in 2018 despite an overall increase in mergers and acquisitions, according to research ...
BHP finds no significant deficiencies in stability of tailings dams (0) February 27, 2019 In the wake of ICMM’s announcement of new global tailings facilities standard for its members, BHP, its member company said it had increased the rigour of its management of tailings ...
Clean coal demand drives Yancoal growth aspirations (0) February 27, 2019 Yancoal Australia has highlighted a continued energy industry demand for high efficiency thermal coal after posting record production and earnings for 2018.
Miners to get global standard for tailings facilities (0) February 27, 2019 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will develop an international standard for tailings facilities for its member companies, of which include BHP and Vale.
Ausdrill secures $123m African extension (0) February 27, 2019 Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has been awarded an $US88 million ($123 million) contract extension with Ghana Manganese Company.
Rema Tip Top pioneers training approach (0) February 27, 2019 The Rema Tip Top Academy in Perth was borne from an industry-wide demand for skilled labour, producing specialised tradespeople aligned to national certification standards and demonstrating best practice techniques, skills ...
Macmahon on track to achieve billion-dollar guidance (0) February 26, 2019 Macmahon enjoyed increased activity in key projects during the six months ending December 2018, which puts the company on track to earning a billion dollar revenue this mid-year.
Moranbah North operations restart (0) February 26, 2019 Anglo American has reportedly resumed operations at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland following last week’s underground incident at the site.
Barrick launches $25bn bid for Newmont (0) February 26, 2019 Barrick Gold has officially unveiled an offer to merge with Newmont Mining after several days of anticipation it would make a tilt for the gold rival.
AuStar inches closer to production at Victorian gold mines (0) February 26, 2019 AuStar Gold has transitioned its focus from exploration to production as it was advancing development of the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines in Victoria.
Airman’s box-type compressor still a mining favourite (0) February 25, 2019 If there’s a service truck out at a remote mining site, the likelihood is it will have a box-style Airman portable diesel compressor mounted on its back.
Boss Resources to fast track Honeymoon uranium restart (0) February 25, 2019 Boss Resources could be well placed to meet the needs of a burgeoning uranium bull market after reporting a 30 per cent mineral resource increase at the Honeymoon mine restart ...
Barrick considers Newmont takeover bid (0) February 25, 2019 The Canadian company has reviewed the opportunity to merge with the United States-based Newmont in an all-share, nil premium transaction.
Anglo American focuses on safety amid productivity gains (0) February 22, 2019 Anglo American produced 10 per cent more copper last year than in 2012 with just half the number of assets, the company revealed in its annual report.
Adani’s coal mine approval could take two years (0) February 22, 2019 Adani could wait up to two years to receive two environmental clearances for its Carmichael coal operations in Queensland, according to a Queensland Government official.
AusProof launches PES 60A plug and receptacle range (0) February 22, 2019 The launch of the PES 60A range now gives customers the opportunity to select from a greater AusProof range, offering a suite of high voltage couplers to low voltage restrained ...
First gold shipment from Hellyer heads to Korea (0) February 22, 2019 Mining revival in Tasmania sets sail with Hellyer gold mine’s first shipment of silver-lead-gold concentrate from the port of Burnie.
Glencore caps coal output in response to climate change (0) February 22, 2019 Australia’s largest coal company Glencore has taken the decision to maintain its coal output at current levels “to meet the growing needs of a lower carbon economy”.
Albemarle awards Kemerton lithium work to BGC Contracting (0) February 21, 2019 BGC Contracting has diversified into Western Australia’s ‘Lithium Valley’ for the first time with an earthworks construction contract at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium project.
Kalium Lakes to receive $74 million NAIF loan (0) February 21, 2019 Kalium Lakes has moved forward with its plans to become Australia’s first domestic producer of sulphate of potash (SOP) with the approval of a major funding boost.
MinRes earnings impacted by continued expansion works (0) February 21, 2019 Mineral Resources’ continued growth through acquisitions and project development has hit the company’s earnings in its latest financial report.
Constant upskilling key to remaining employable amid automation (0) February 21, 2019 Recruiting experts Hays has a few advice in helping workers embrace the age of automation, with half of Australian workers already seeing a shift in their responsibilities, an online poll ...
Emeco to invest $90m on equipment to drive mining growth (0) February 21, 2019 Mining equipment specialist Emeco Holdings will spend around $90 million on new assets to contribute to earnings and cash generation in the 2020 financial year.
More jobs growth in Western Australia (0) February 20, 2019 Western Australia ushers in the new year with a 2.7 per cent increase in job vacancies last month, crowning it as the dominant state in the mining sector.
CSIRO technology extracts phosphate from lower grade ores (0) February 20, 2019 CSIRO has developed a smelting process that allows soluble phosphate to be produced from low value ores, eliminating hazardous waste and improving environmental sustainability.
BHP hands out South Flank contract to Clough (0) February 19, 2019 BHP has awarded its latest contract for the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Clough.
Evolution goes underground at Cowal with Pybar (0) February 19, 2019 Evolution Mining’s expansion of the Cowal gold operations in New South Wales has moved forward with the award of an underground development contract to Pybar.
Brazil to decommission all upstream tailings dams by 2021 (0) February 19, 2019 The Brazilian Government has elected to impose a ban on all upstream tailings dams in light of Vale’s tailings dam disaster in January that killed at least 169 people.
Aus Tin mines first ore block at Granville following mine expansion (0) February 19, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has recommenced mining at its Granville East mine in Tasmania, following the completion of a new tailings storage facility as part of the level two expansion of ...
Kalium Lakes given the go-ahead for Beyondie SOP project (0) February 19, 2019 Kalium Lakes has been granted all required approvals for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Lucapa unearths 12th Lulo diamond above 100 carats (0) February 19, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 128-carat diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, the 12th 100-plus carat gem it has secured from the African site.
Glencore ups intake of apprentices in Australia (0) February 19, 2019 Glencore is supporting its status as one of Australia’s leading mining industry employers by boosting its number of apprentices in 2019.
Fortescue defends autonomous system after trucks collide (0) February 18, 2019 An autonomous truck at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek iron mine in the Pilbara has reversed into another stationary truck, the company confirmed on Friday.
AvidSys saves 150 jobs with purchase of RCR businesses (0) February 18, 2019 Indian-owned company AvidSys Group has purchased the remaining parts of RCR Tomlinson – RCR Resources, RCR Power and RCR Water West – following the recently announced sale of RCR Mining ...
NRW locks in $62m rail contract with Fortescue (0) February 18, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has now officially awarded NRW Holdings an ambitious rail project contract first announced at the end of last year.
Adani coal development threatened by rare bird (0) February 18, 2019 Adani has labelled a draft report that recommends against the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland being developed because of its management plan for the rare black-throated finch ...
Flooded rail track in QLD to be repaired earlier than expected (0) February 15, 2019 A flooded rail track that has significantly impacted mineral shipments from major miners such as Glencore could be repaired ahead of schedule, according to railway operator Queensland Rail.
NRW grows business after finalising RCR acquisitions (0) February 15, 2019 NRW Holdings head Jules Pemberton says the company has received “positive engagements” from clients following its acquisition of two RCR Tomlinson companies.
Three quarters of mining jobs to change within five years (0) February 15, 2019 Technology adoption and innovation in the resources sector will have significant impact on hiring, with industry employment projections set to increase over the next five years, a report by advisory ...
Scott Morrison and Matt Canavan criticise anti-mining advocates (0) February 15, 2019 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has decried anti-mining advocates in a speech to the Minerals Council in Canberra as the coalition government revealed new plans for mining.
BHP seeks 75% copper growth project at Olympic Dam (0) February 15, 2019 BHP’s growth aspirations to significantly increase copper output at Olympic Dam have been recognised by the South Australian Government with major development status.
Gruyere JV targets 120,000oz gold in 2019 (0) February 15, 2019 The Gruyere gold joint venture expects to produce up to 120,000 ounces from the Western Australia operation this year after production starts in the June quarter.
Panoramic first shipment from Savannah restart sets sail (0) February 15, 2019 Panoramic Resources has shipped first concentrate from the company’s recommissioned Savannah project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
South32 puts tailings management front and centre (0) February 14, 2019 South32 has highlighted tailings safety in its latest 2019 half-year report, emphasising the company’s dam management standard.
Cadia strengthens Newcrest profit with record output (0) February 14, 2019 Newcrest Mining more than doubled its half-yearly profit amid lower gold and copper prices, thanks to record high production at the Cadia operations in New South Wales.
More mergers and acquisitions in store for 2019 (0) February 14, 2019 Australia hit a new record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) not seen since 2015 last year, totalling $164.1 billion in deals, with energy mining and utilities topping the target sectors.
BHP commits $1.34bn to petroleum ventures (0) February 14, 2019 BHP has approved two major funding packages worth a combined $US952 million ($1.34 billion) to advance its petroleum prospects offshore the United States and Mexico.
Evolution makes strides on back of positive cash returns (0) February 13, 2019 Evolution Mining continues to invest in the extension of mine life and production growth across Cowal in New South Wales and Mt Carlton in Queensland, while maintaining a positive cashflow ...
Wage pressure ‘inevitable’ as skills shortages worsen (0) February 13, 2019 Recruitment agency Hays expects skills shortages in mining to be a major concern as the sector competes with other growth industries around Australia.
Northern Star exploration signals growth for Pogo (0) February 13, 2019 Northern Star’s Pogo gold mine could see a boost to its mineral resource after returning strong exploration results outside of the existing resource.
John Howard to headline 2019 Diggers & Dealers (0) February 13, 2019 Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Coal Council slams Rocky Hill mine rejection in NSW (0) February 12, 2019 The Coal Council of Australia (CCA) has condemned the New South Wales Land and Environment Court’s decision to refuse Gloucester Resources’ appeal over the Rocky Hill mine development.
Newcrest tightens focus with $42m divestment (0) February 12, 2019 Newcrest Mining is selling its Séguéla gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, to Canadian miner Roxgold for $US30 million ($42.5 million).
Neometals makes start at battery recycling plant (0) February 12, 2019 Perth-based Neometals has commissioned the first stage of its lithium-ion battery recycling pilot project with SGS in Canada.
Flinders Mines plan to delist from ASX hits snag (0) February 11, 2019 The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in relation to Flinders Mines’ attempt to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Resolute not impacted by QLD monsoon at Ravenswood (0) February 11, 2019 Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland has avoided damage from the the extreme weather affecting the state over the past few weeks.
Intermin sets up $40m acquisition of Coolgardie gold project (0) February 11, 2019 Intermin Resources has secured an exclusivity deed with Focus Minerals to potentially acquire the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia for $40 million.
ERA increases rehab costs for Ranger uranium project (0) February 11, 2019 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has revised the rehabilitation cost for its Ranger uranium project in the Northern Territory following finalisation of its closure feasibility study.
NSW court blocks Gloucester coal development (0) February 11, 2019 The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal from miner Gloucester Resources regarding the refusal of its development application for the Rocky Hill coking coal mine.
UNSW proposes moon mining for rocket fuel (0) February 8, 2019 A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research team plans to investigate the prospect of mining water from the moon to help produce rocket fuel.
MICROMINE integrates in push for mining digitisation (0) February 8, 2019 Mining technology company MICROMINE has stated that the integration of the company’s services with third-party systems is key for advancing mining technology.
Fortescue, Rio Tinto prices rally as Vale declares force majeure (0) February 8, 2019 Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale’s has dropped significantly.
Barminco wins $100m Hindustan Zinc contract (0) February 7, 2019 Barminco has been awarded a $100 million underground mining services contract from Hindustan Zinc at the Rampura Agucha mine in India.
Newmont pipeline for Tanami receives NT approval (0) February 7, 2019 The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has received conditional consent from the Northern Territory Government to operate the 440-kilometre Tanami gas pipeline serving Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine.
Coal leads Australian mining to 2018 export record (0) February 6, 2019 Australia’s resources exports delivered a record $248 billion in revenue in 2018, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Iron ore on way to $US100/tonne as Vale clampdown continues (0) February 6, 2019 The global iron ore price is expected to temporarily rise above $US100 ($138) per tonne due to fallout from Vale’s recent tailings dam disaster in Brazil, according to Capital Economics.
BHP forms alliance to clean up mining impacted lands and water (0) February 6, 2019 BHP has formed a partnership aimed at finding a sustainable way to both clean up legacy mining impacts and develop biomass to be used as feedstock for biofuels from the ...
Production to restart at historic Victorian gold mines (0) February 5, 2019 Victorian gold mining is set for another boost with AuStar Gold on the verge of launching production from the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines.
Gold Fields to install massive hybrid solar facility at Granny Smith (0) February 5, 2019 South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to create a massive solar power generation system to help power the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton, Western ...
Glencore’s strong coal haul reflects operational recovery (0) February 5, 2019 Glencore Australia has overcome inclement weather and industrial action in the 2017 financial year to post a 7 per cent increase in annual coal production to 129.4 million tonnes for ...
OZ Minerals awards Carrapateena contract to GR Engineering (0) February 5, 2019 GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with OZ Minerals for the design and construction of a wellfield at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
RCR cleanout ramps up with $3m sale of energy division (0) February 5, 2019 The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) has revealed its recent purchase of RCR Tomlinson’s energy division cost the company $3 million in cash.
CU-River Mining to transform power station site in SA jobs boost (0) February 4, 2019 CU-River Mining has purchased the site of two former Port Augusta power stations from Flinders Power so that it can be turned into a $250 million port facility in the ...
Heron disputes $49.9m Woodlawn costs claim from Sedgman (0) February 4, 2019 Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs for works at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Lucapa secures $23m in historic diamond tender (0) February 4, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company, with its joint venture partners, has sold $US16.7 million ($22.9 million) of diamonds from its Lulo alluvial mine at a historic tender in Angola.
China’s commodity consumption is influencing metal prices (0) February 3, 2019 China dominates the global supply and demand of metals, and Asia is at the very centre of the debate on the future of the international mining industry.
Mining top industry for job ad growth in 2018 (0) February 1, 2019 Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on ...
Labor plans to stop Wallarah 2 coal project despite federal approval (0) February 1, 2019 Wyong Coal’s long-gestating Wallarah 2 coal project in New South Wales may have secured a federal government approval, but the project could still be nixed if Labor wins the next ...
Newmont awards Tanami contract to WorleyParsons (0) February 1, 2019 WorleyParsons has won a contract from Newmont Mining for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
QLD explorers hunt for next major discovery (0) February 1, 2019 The Queensland Government has unlocked more land for exploration companies to identify the next generation of resources projects.
BHP and Rio Tinto support Uluru Statement from the Heart (0) February 1, 2019 Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its objectives to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution and to establish ...
NRW Holdings to buy RCR Mining (0) January 31, 2019 NRW Holdings will purchase RCR Tomlinson’s mining and heat treatment divisions in the next two weeks for $10 million.
Northparkes Mines’ $220m expansion to create up to 180 jobs (0) January 31, 2019 Northparkes Mines has announced the final approval of a new block cave mine for its successful copper operation in the Parkes region of Central West New South Wales.
This year’s Energy Mines and Money will help drive business growth, introduce new investors and provide over 20 hours of networking opportunities.
Syrah Resources is on track to meet the lower end of its production guidance at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique.
Woodside Energy has urged the Western Australian State Government to reject the Environmental Protection Authority’s revised guidance on greenhouse gas emissions as it could jeopardise the Browse, Scarborough and Pluto ...
Permastore has over 50 years of experience in the water storage industry and is considered a leading manufacturer of GFS modular bolted tanks.
Image Resources will embark on a drilling program aimed at upgrading the company’s mineral resource at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Malcolm Thompson Pumps has released a pump proven to decrease service and maintenance times, keeping water carts on the road for longer.
Aus Tin Mining has terminated its contract with Jemrok at the Granville East mine in Tasmania following the collapse of the mining and civil contractor.
Rockwell Automation has launched a customer experience centre (CEC) in Australia to inspire businesses through automation technology.
Hazer Group’s graphite pilot plant works with Mineral Resources are set to advance further following the delivery of a new pilot plant to Kwinana in Western Australia.
Mitsui & Co has invested in Position Partners to accelerate digital transformation in the resource sector, strengthening the $15 billion investment it has made in Australia in the last decade.
Ausgold has inked the deal with Great Boulder Resources to execute a joint venture (JV) agreement over the Yamarna project in Western Australia.
Doray Minerals’ largest shareholder has voiced its approval of the proposed merger between Doray and Silver Lake Resources announced last November.
Altura Mining has increased a proposed share purchase plan (SPP) from $5 million to $10 million on the back of strong investor demand.
New Hope Group has put an end to a protracted legal battle with the granting of an environmental approval for its New Acland coal mine stage three project in Darling Downs.
Australians are urged to cut down their ownership of fossil fuel-based cars as an electric vehicle (EV) presence will arrive “much sooner than later”.
Newcrest Mining and Greatland Gold have agreed to a $US65 million farm-in to advance the Havieron copper-gold project in Western Australia.
Barrick Gold and Newmont have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) at their Nevada, United States-based operations for a combined $5 billion in value over a 20-year period.
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville gold mine is set to receive an onsite cement plant with support from Victoria’s Labor Government.
The Australian Government reiterates its commitment to ensuring Australia reaches its potential as a global supplier of critical minerals following the release of a report from Geoscience Australia.
Newcrest Mining has significantly expanded its joint venture (JV) tenure with Encounter Resources by securing a large exploration tenure in Western Australia.
Gindalbie Metals will demerge its subsidiary Coda Minerals to shareholders before being purchased by Chinese producer Ansteel in a deal worth around $25 million.
Three mining companies have taken a podium finish in IBISWorld’s list of the top 1000 companies in Australia by revenue.
Newcrest Mining will acquire 70 per cent of the Red Chris copper-gold mine for $US806.5 million ($1.14 billion) in a deal with Canadian company Imperial Metals.
Widely regarded as Australia’s premier event specifically on diversity and inclusion for the oil and gas industry, the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast ...
United States company Phillippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) has developed a new version of its Autogate Tailgate system for use with Komatsu rigid frame haul trucks.
Capricorn Metals’ CEO and CFO have resigned after three company directors were replaced following a shareholder vote.
The Victorian Government will partner with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) to entice a new generation of students in to the Victorian resources sector.
The major miner has completed commissioning of the Amrun mine in Far North Queensland ahead of schedule and as global supply of the higher-grade bauxite produced at the site becomes ...
Australia’s tertiary institutions are persisted with their efforts to attract mining and engineering students despite slipping enrolment figures.
Panoramic Resources is set to improve operations at the Savannah nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia after failing to meet production target this year.
High graphite prices are encouraging development of new projects outside of China, according to market consultant Roskill.
The mining, metals and materials industry is vulnerable to many social and economic pressures in its important role as a material provider.
Exposure to high levels of diesel fumes could be the biggest occupational health threat since asbestos, according to hydraulic engineer Norm Mathers.
Geopacific Resources has acquired all of Kula Gold’s rights and interests in the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea, consolidating Geopacific’s direct ownership of the project.
Iron ore and cattle magnate Gina Rinehart has placed 75th in Forbes’ 2019 list of the richest people in the world with a personal net worth of $US15.2 billion ($21.5 ...
Thiess has secured a $172 million contract extension from Bayan Resources to expand the miner’s coal operations at Melak in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Newcrest Mining has awarded Jacobs Engineering a contract as part of the planned expansion of the Cadia operations in New South Wales, Australia’s top producing gold site in 2018.
MMG has posted a 61 per cent drop in profits in 2018, citing the impact of ongoing “trade friction” between the United States and China.
Kirkland Lake Gold has adopted fleet management and mine production solution Pitram at its award-winning Fosterville gold operation in Victoria.
RPMGlobal plans to expand its Intelligent Mining (IM) suite with the launch of an Intelligent Design (D) solution that takes advantage of up-to-date enterprise technology for mining.
BGC Contracting has won its first Western Australian gold contract in 10 years as part of Northern Star Resources’ development of the Ramone project.
Sandvik has introduced an operator training simulator to provide a compact and flexible solution to safely train teams on the DD422i, DD422iE and DT922i drill rigs.
BHP is set to invest $US6 million ($8.5 million) in Carbon Engineering to support the development of a ground-breaking technology that reduces carbon emissions.
Talison Lithium and Global Advanced Metals (GAM) have settled a mining rights dispute related to Talison’s proposed expansion of the Greenbushes lithium mining area in Western Australia.
Converting a section of the Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia to a block cave could significantly improve overall production, says OZ Minerals.
A national survey of women in mining by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) shows that support for women is still needed in the industry.
Government reporting from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Geoscience Australia (GA) have pointed to a resources and energy sector in good health following on from a record $248 ...
The Cat 797F ultra-class mining truck has become available in a fuel-efficient configuration that meets US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
BHP has invested $US6 million ($8.47 million) in Canadian clean energy company Carbon Engineering.
Australia and Indonesia have signed a trade deal that will bring greater opportunities for Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies.
The board of Riversdale Resources has recommended shareholders take no action relating to a takeover offer received from Hancock Prospecting last week.
A private member’s bill introduced by the Greens proposing to ban coal mining in the Galilee Basin region of Queensland has drawn the ire of coal company Adani.
Sedgman is persisting in its claim for additional costs related to works at the Woodlawn project despite rejection from the contract superintendent.
Orminex has acquired Penny’s Find gold mine in Western Australia from Empire Resources, marking the mine’s second change of hands in less than six months.
Kalium Lakes’ front-end engineering design (FEED) works at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia have delivered improved production and financial outcomes.
Vale chief executive officer Fabio Schvartsman has temporarily resigned from his role due to controversy related to the Brumadinho tailings dam disaster in Brazil in January.
Gold Exploration Victoria (GEV) is investing just over $13 million to acquire around 11 per cent of Perth-based explorer Catalyst Metals.
Coolgardie Minerals has entered voluntary administration following the commencement of gold ore production at its Geko project in Western Australia in November last year.
Australia’s gold producers have capitalised on a surging price for the precious metal by delivering an all-time production record last year.
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has welcomed a large intake of local apprentices to sites across the Bowen Basin, Queensland.
Westgold Resources will not go ahead with its planned purchase of Doray Minerals’ Andy Well and Gnaweeda gold projects announced in December last year.
Western Australia is the only Australian state or territory to feature in the top 10 of the Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies for the second straight year.
New Hope Group has completed a $10 million refit of its large haul trucks at the New Acland coal mine in Queensland.
Several Tier 1 mining contracts have helped push engineering contractor Decmil into profitability in its first-half report for 2019.
OZ Minerals has released two terabytes of project data online for the discovery of new exploration targets at the Mount Woods tenements of the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South ...
BGC is exploring options for the sale of the group’s national contract mining, maintenance and civil construction business, BGC Contracting.
Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its transition to a low carbon future, emphasising it is the only major mining company without coal.
Hancock Prospecting has announced its intent to purchase the remaining shares in Canadian company Riversdale Resources that it doesn’t already own.
BHP has bolstered its executive leadership team with four appointments, including the addition of three women.
Rio Tinto has declared a victory for its “value-over-volume” strategy as it announced plans to return a record $US13.5 billion ($18.9 billion) to shareholders following a strong 2018.
Four out of the world’s top six universities for engineering – mineral and mining are found in Australia, the 2019 QS World University Rankings reported.
Lucapa Diamond Company’s first sale from its new Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa has returned $5.3 million at a tender in Antwerp, Belgium.
Rio Tinto has released long-awaited details of a promising copper-gold discovery at the Winu project in the Yeneena Basin of the Paterson Province in Western Australia.
AVZ Minerals has raised $9.8 million which will fast-track its Manono lithium and tin project in the Congo toward production.
OZ Minerals is well placed to execute a major company expansion in South Australia this year with the completion of construction at Carrapateena and the ramp-up of operations at Prominent ...
The global value of financial deals in the mining industry fell by just under 15 per cent in 2018 despite an overall increase in mergers and acquisitions, according to research ...
In the wake of ICMM’s announcement of new global tailings facilities standard for its members, BHP, its member company said it had increased the rigour of its management of tailings ...
The National Group has closed out a record breaking 2018 and started 2019 off with a bang by delivering a pair of brand new excavators into Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Yancoal Australia has highlighted a continued energy industry demand for high efficiency thermal coal after posting record production and earnings for 2018.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will develop an international standard for tailings facilities for its member companies, of which include BHP and Vale.
Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services (AMS) has been awarded an $US88 million ($123 million) contract extension with Ghana Manganese Company.
The Rema Tip Top Academy in Perth was borne from an industry-wide demand for skilled labour, producing specialised tradespeople aligned to national certification standards and demonstrating best practice techniques, skills ...
Macmahon enjoyed increased activity in key projects during the six months ending December 2018, which puts the company on track to earning a billion dollar revenue this mid-year.
Recent improvements to Altura Mining’s processing plant at Pilgangoora has seen the company edge ever closer to its lithium nameplate capacity.
Queensland Rail has created a taskforce to expedite repairs to over 200 kilometres of track on the Mount Isa line affected by the recent floods in the state.
Anglo American has reportedly resumed operations at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland following last week’s underground incident at the site.
Barrick Gold has officially unveiled an offer to merge with Newmont Mining after several days of anticipation it would make a tilt for the gold rival.
AuStar Gold has transitioned its focus from exploration to production as it was advancing development of the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines in Victoria.
Millennium Minerals will raise around $15 million to develop a second underground mine and ramp-up exploration at Nullagine in the Pilbara.
If there’s a service truck out at a remote mining site, the likelihood is it will have a box-style Airman portable diesel compressor mounted on its back.
Boss Resources could be well placed to meet the needs of a burgeoning uranium bull market after reporting a 30 per cent mineral resource increase at the Honeymoon mine restart ...
Weir Minerals has emphasised that suppliers need to maintain close ties with mining clients in order to effectively optimise processes.
Evolution Mining has invested $41.3 million in Tribune Resources, owner of a key stake in the East Kundana gold operation in the Goldfields, Western Australia.
GR Engineering has maintained a contract winning streak that carried on to the December 2019 half year amid project development delays.
Ausdrill has reaped the benefits of last year’s Barminco acquisition, posting significant increased profit and revenue over the last half year.
From shaking out moves at the Parkes Elvis Festival to commencing its next block cave mine, it’s all happening for Northparkes Mines.
The Canadian company has reviewed the opportunity to merge with the United States-based Newmont in an all-share, nil premium transaction.
Anglo American produced 10 per cent more copper last year than in 2012 with just half the number of assets, the company revealed in its annual report.
Adani could wait up to two years to receive two environmental clearances for its Carmichael coal operations in Queensland, according to a Queensland Government official.
The launch of the PES 60A range now gives customers the opportunity to select from a greater AusProof range, offering a suite of high voltage couplers to low voltage restrained ...
Mining revival in Tasmania sets sail with Hellyer gold mine’s first shipment of silver-lead-gold concentrate from the port of Burnie.
Australia’s largest coal company Glencore has taken the decision to maintain its coal output at current levels “to meet the growing needs of a lower carbon economy”.
BGC Contracting has diversified into Western Australia’s ‘Lithium Valley’ for the first time with an earthworks construction contract at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium project.
Kalium Lakes has moved forward with its plans to become Australia’s first domestic producer of sulphate of potash (SOP) with the approval of a major funding boost.
Mineral Resources’ continued growth through acquisitions and project development has hit the company’s earnings in its latest financial report.
Recruiting experts Hays has a few advice in helping workers embrace the age of automation, with half of Australian workers already seeing a shift in their responsibilities, an online poll ...
Mining equipment specialist Emeco Holdings will spend around $90 million on new assets to contribute to earnings and cash generation in the 2020 financial year.
Iluka Resources has achieved strong results from its mineral sands operations in 2018, including a new production record for synthetic rutile.
Curtin University research has found that the impact of mining on animals is overlooked in most site restoration assessments.
Rio Tinto plans to strengthen how its global portfolio of tailings dams is managed in the wake of Vale’s latest disaster in Brazil.
Western Australia ushers in the new year with a 2.7 per cent increase in job vacancies last month, crowning it as the dominant state in the mining sector.
Fortescue has posted a large boost to profits and a surge in iron ore prices for the six months ending December 31, 2018.
BHP has stated that productivity will be “broadly flat” in the 2019 financial year according to chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie.
CSIRO has developed a smelting process that allows soluble phosphate to be produced from low value ores, eliminating hazardous waste and improving environmental sustainability.
BHP has awarded its latest contract for the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Clough.
Evolution Mining’s expansion of the Cowal gold operations in New South Wales has moved forward with the award of an underground development contract to Pybar.
The Brazilian Government has elected to impose a ban on all upstream tailings dams in light of Vale’s tailings dam disaster in January that killed at least 169 people.
New Hope Group has advanced to the next step of the embattled New Acland coal mine stage three project approvals process as it seeks final go ahead for the long-awaited ...
Aus Tin Mining has recommenced mining at its Granville East mine in Tasmania, following the completion of a new tailings storage facility as part of the level two expansion of ...
Kalium Lakes has been granted all required approvals for its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 128-carat diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, the 12th 100-plus carat gem it has secured from the African site.
Monadelphous has been granted a construction works contract worth $108 million at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Glencore is supporting its status as one of Australia’s leading mining industry employers by boosting its number of apprentices in 2019.
An autonomous truck at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek iron mine in the Pilbara has reversed into another stationary truck, the company confirmed on Friday.
Indian-owned company AvidSys Group has purchased the remaining parts of RCR Tomlinson – RCR Resources, RCR Power and RCR Water West – following the recently announced sale of RCR Mining ...
Lepidico will concentrate its production of high purity lithium hydroxide rather than lithium carbonate, due to customer preferences for the battery compound.
The opportunities with new technologies are endless and the capability of Cat product to connect remotely is leading the way in technology solutions for mining and exploration.
Adani has labelled a draft report that recommends against the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland being developed because of its management plan for the rare black-throated finch ...
Engineering services company Civmec has been chosen by Albemarle Lithium to construct a lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia.
A flooded rail track that has significantly impacted mineral shipments from major miners such as Glencore could be repaired ahead of schedule, according to railway operator Queensland Rail.
NRW Holdings head Jules Pemberton says the company has received “positive engagements” from clients following its acquisition of two RCR Tomlinson companies.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has decried anti-mining advocates in a speech to the Minerals Council in Canberra as the coalition government revealed new plans for mining.
BHP’s growth aspirations to significantly increase copper output at Olympic Dam have been recognised by the South Australian Government with major development status.
The Gruyere gold joint venture expects to produce up to 120,000 ounces from the Western Australia operation this year after production starts in the June quarter.
Panoramic Resources has shipped first concentrate from the company’s recommissioned Savannah project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The Morrison Government has released a new national resources plan to maintain the competitiveness of Australia’s resources sector.
South32 has highlighted tailings safety in its latest 2019 half-year report, emphasising the company’s dam management standard.
Newcrest Mining more than doubled its half-yearly profit amid lower gold and copper prices, thanks to record high production at the Cadia operations in New South Wales.
A new report has confirmed Myanmar Metals’ Bawdwin project as the world’s largest primary lead resource, with an indicated resource of 37.2 million tonnes.
Australia hit a new record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) not seen since 2015 last year, totalling $164.1 billion in deals, with energy mining and utilities topping the target sectors.
Peabody has received certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating nearly 90 hectares of the Wilkie Creek open cut mine in the Darling Downs region.
BHP has approved two major funding packages worth a combined $US952 million ($1.34 billion) to advance its petroleum prospects offshore the United States and Mexico.
Mandalay Resources has raised $C43 million ($45.7 million) in funding to help develop operations such as the Costerfield gold-antimony operation in Victoria.
Evolution Mining continues to invest in the extension of mine life and production growth across Cowal in New South Wales and Mt Carlton in Queensland, while maintaining a positive cashflow ...
Recruitment agency Hays expects skills shortages in mining to be a major concern as the sector competes with other growth industries around Australia.
Northern Star’s Pogo gold mine could see a boost to its mineral resource after returning strong exploration results outside of the existing resource.
Sandvik has appointed Porter Group as its agent for Sandvik’s range of mobile crushers and screens for the whole of Australia.
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
The Coal Council of Australia (CCA) has condemned the New South Wales Land and Environment Court’s decision to refuse Gloucester Resources’ appeal over the Rocky Hill mine development.
CIMIC Group has won a $90 million contract with Australia Pacific LNG to deliver over 300 coal seam gas wells in the Surat Basin, Queensland.
Perth-based Neometals has commissioned the first stage of its lithium-ion battery recycling pilot project with SGS in Canada.
The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in relation to Flinders Mines’ attempt to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Resolute Mining’s Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland has avoided damage from the the extreme weather affecting the state over the past few weeks.
Intermin Resources has secured an exclusivity deed with Focus Minerals to potentially acquire the Coolgardie gold project in Western Australia for $40 million.
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has revised the rehabilitation cost for its Ranger uranium project in the Northern Territory following finalisation of its closure feasibility study.
The New South Wales Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal from miner Gloucester Resources regarding the refusal of its development application for the Rocky Hill coking coal mine.
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) research team plans to investigate the prospect of mining water from the moon to help produce rocket fuel.
BHP is trialling zero-emissions vehicles at the Olympic Dam operation in South Australia in an attempt to reduce exposure to particulate matter.
Mining technology company MICROMINE has stated that the integration of the company’s services with third-party systems is key for advancing mining technology.
Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale’s has dropped significantly.
Altura Mining is closing in on its capacity target of 220,000 tonnes per year at its flagship lithium project in Pilgangoora, Western Australia.
Alliance Mineral Assets has posted record monthly production at the Bald Hill lithium and tantalum mine in Western Australia.
Barminco has been awarded a $100 million underground mining services contract from Hindustan Zinc at the Rampura Agucha mine in India.
Production at Glencore’s Collinsville and Newlands coal mines in northern Queensland have been affected by heavy rain.
Epiroc creates a work environment that demonstrates its core values of innovation, collaboration and commitment for all employees.
The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has received conditional consent from the Northern Territory Government to operate the 440-kilometre Tanami gas pipeline serving Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine.
BHP has formed a partnership aimed at finding a sustainable way to both clean up legacy mining impacts and develop biomass to be used as feedstock for biofuels from the ...
CIMIC Group has cited its mining contracts as a key factor in the company’s growth throughout 2018.
Many Australian mining companies and contractors have moved to Pit Bull hose reels for their rugged construction and user safety.
Victorian gold mining is set for another boost with AuStar Gold on the verge of launching production from the historic Morning Star and Rose of Denmark mines.
South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to create a massive solar power generation system to help power the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton, Western ...
Glencore Australia has overcome inclement weather and industrial action in the 2017 financial year to post a 7 per cent increase in annual coal production to 129.4 million tonnes for ...
GR Engineering has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with OZ Minerals for the design and construction of a wellfield at the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) has revealed its recent purchase of RCR Tomlinson’s energy division cost the company $3 million in cash.
CU-River Mining has purchased the site of two former Port Augusta power stations from Flinders Power so that it can be turned into a $250 million port facility in the ...
Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman for $49.9 million in additional costs for works at the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Lucapa Diamond Company, with its joint venture partners, has sold $US16.7 million ($22.9 million) of diamonds from its Lulo alluvial mine at a historic tender in Angola.
When one of Queensland’s newest contract miners was seeking low-cost solutions for processing raw coking coal, McLanahan was always the first port of call.
SIMEC Mining has extended its exclusivity period at Havilah Resources’ Maldorky and Grants iron ore projects in South Australia.
Sandvik has introduced the LH621i intelligent loader for large-scale underground production and mine development.
China dominates the global supply and demand of metals, and Asia is at the very centre of the debate on the future of the international mining industry.
The McGowan Government has launched the Western Australian Future Battery Industry Strategy, designed to aid the state’s growth as a battery minerals exporter.
Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on ...
Wyong Coal’s long-gestating Wallarah 2 coal project in New South Wales may have secured a federal government approval, but the project could still be nixed if Labor wins the next ...
The Queensland Government has unlocked more land for exploration companies to identify the next generation of resources projects.
Independence Group is on track to reach its guidance after delivering record results from the Nova and Tropicana mines in Western Australia.
Major miners BHP and Rio Tinto have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its objectives to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution and to establish ...
NRW Holdings will purchase RCR Tomlinson’s mining and heat treatment divisions in the next two weeks for $10 million.
Northparkes Mines has announced the final approval of a new block cave mine for its successful copper operation in the Parkes region of Central West New South Wales.