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Australian Pacific Coal hits another Dartbrook snag (0) January 12, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal is appealing the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association in opposing the extension of the Dartbrook coal mine life from 2022 ...
Travel restrictions slash QLD FIFO workforce (0) January 12, 2021 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has forecast a 60 per cent reduction in fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers at the state’s resources projects this week due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Austmine 2021 participants to share benefits of government grant (0) January 12, 2021 Austmine has received the federal government’s business grant for the annual Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence Conference and Exhibition.
Sandvik rolls out DD212 narrow-vein drill rig (0) January 12, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has upgraded its DD210 development drill rig by introducing the DD212, a single-boom, electro-hydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development.
Dalgaranga guides Gascoyne’s success (0) January 11, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has produced more than 20,000 ounces at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region for the third consecutive quarter.
Lithium prices move out of gloom (0) January 11, 2021 Lithium prices are showing promise of breaking a downward spell that has spanned almost three year after rising for the first time this year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
Kathleen Valley hosts large hard rock resource: Liontown (0) January 11, 2021 Liontown Resources has taken the next step in establishing the Kathleen Valley lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, having commenced project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Lucapa banks record carat price at Mothae (0) January 11, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has reaped $US5.6 million ($7.2 million) from this year’s first sale of diamonds from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
Tianqi shareholders vote in favour of IGO JV (0) January 11, 2021 IGO has received strong support from Tianqi Lithium Energy’s shareholders for its plans to become a joint venture (JV) partner.
BHP trials Toyota EVs at Nickel West (0) January 8, 2021 BHP and Toyota have joined forces to trial light electric vehicles (LEV) at the Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
Port Hedland kickstarts LNG transition for iron ore exports (0) January 8, 2021 The Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has docked its first LNG-fuelled vessel to commence a focus on lower emissions in the maritime industry.
Gold-copper explorer makes ASX debut (0) January 8, 2021 Torrens Mining has made its first appearance on the ASX this week after raising $10 million to progress its gold and copper exploration in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
End of ERA at Ranger mine (0) January 8, 2021 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will halt processing activities at the Ranger mine in the Northern Territory today after four decades of operation.
Researchers remove cyanide from gold leaching process (0) January 8, 2021 Researchers from Curtin University have delivered a technology that will significantly enhance the leaching rates for gold ore without using cyanide.
Trek gains Fortescue, De Grey-endorsed exploration targets (0) January 8, 2021 Trek Metals is set to expand its footprint in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, having secured an agreement to acquire gold and iron ore tenements from Tambourah Mines.
NT Government grants KGL authority to mine Jervois (0) January 8, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has approved KGL Resources’ mining management plan to develop the Jervois copper project after the mining company completed a pre-feasibility study.
Peel bullish on copper focus with $17m acquisition (0) January 7, 2021 Peel Mining has regained complete ownership of its Mallee Bull copper and May Day gold deposits in New South Wales via a $17 million deal with CBH Resources.
LPI restarts Greenbushes lithium exploration as market resurrects (0) January 7, 2021 Lithium Power International (LPI) is set to restart its lithium exploration in Western Australia, with a focus on the Greenbushes project in the state’s South West region.
Ramelius gold production outperforms expectations (0) January 7, 2021 Ramelius Resources has exceeded its gold production guidance for the December 2020 quarter, with 72,896 ounces to round out the calendar year.
Oxbotica to launch autonomous mining vehicle software (0) January 7, 2021 Oxbotica plans to accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for the mining industry after being backed by a suite of global investors.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 7, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, IGO, CIMIC Group and more.
Lithium market poised for recovery: Pilbara Minerals (0) January 7, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has reached record December quarter shipments at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia while flagging a rebound in the lithium market.
Aeris to bolster Cracow’s future with Pride (0) January 6, 2021 Aeris Resources chairman Andre Labuschagne believes that a 260 per cent mineral resource increase at the Roses Pride deposit will revitalise the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Chalice gains access to Julimar Forest (0) January 6, 2021 Chalice Mining has received permission to extend exploration for the Julimar nickel-copper-platinum group element project in Western Australia to the Julimar State Forest.
Argonaut Resources to advance prospect near Carrapateena (0) January 6, 2021 Argonaut Resources has been granted approval by the South Australian Government to conduct a major drilling program around the western shoreline of Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island and the Carrapateena ...
Malabar gets green light for Hunter Valley coal mine (0) January 6, 2021 The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has given Malabar Resources the go-ahead to develop the Maxwell underground coal project in the Hunter Valley.
QLD miners wary of wild weather (0) January 5, 2021 The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned North Queensland mining companies to expect intense rainfall and potential life-threatening flash flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen crosses the state.
Iron ore prices to ease: Trading Economics (0) January 5, 2021 Iron ore prices have climbed to more than $US165 ($215) in the new year but analysts are anticipating that the highs will not extend throughout 2021.
Anglo American, South32 complete sale of Tasmanian smelter (0) January 5, 2021 Anglo American and South32 have finalised the sale of the Tasmanian Electro Metallurgical Company (TEMCO) smelter to GFG Alliance.
CIMIC finalises Thiess sale (0) January 5, 2021 CIMIC Group has closed 2020 by completing the sale of a 50 per cent interest in Thiess to Elliott Advisors, with chairman Juan Santamaria saying the deal does not downplay ...
Dacian rolls into 2021 with Mt Morgans expansion goal (0) January 5, 2021 Dacian Gold is on track to hit its 2021 financial year production target thanks to the solid performance of the Mt Morgans gold operation in Western Australia.
Lucapa digs up 113-carat white diamond (0) January 5, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has unearthed the first diamond over 100 carats from mining block 46 at the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
Sandvik to snap up DSI Underground (0) January 5, 2021 Sandvik is set to acquire global mining solutions provider DSI Underground for €943 million ($1.5 billion).
Shandong emerges victorious in Cardinal takeover tussle (0) January 4, 2021 Shandong Gold Mining has ended an almost year-long battle for the ownership of Cardinal Resources after winning a 50 per cent interest in the West African focussed company.
Sedgman wins $120m thermal coal contract extension (0) January 4, 2021 CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman has received a $120 million contract extension at Mach Energy’s Mount Pleasant thermal coal mine in New South Wales.
Anglo American contracts Ventia at Bowen Basin projects (0) January 4, 2021 CIMIC Group company Ventia has secured a contract with Anglo American to provide facility and asset management services at the company’s Central Queensland metallurgical coal projects.
Red River initiates Hillgrove gold production (0) January 4, 2021 Red River Resources is continuing to ramp up production at the Hillgrove gold operation in New South Wales after processing its first ore at the site.
Rio Tinto updates Oyu Tolgoi production deadline (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto expects to commence underground production at its Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project in Mongolia by October 2022.
Renegade to partner with Glencore on Carpentaria project (0) December 18, 2020 Renegade Resources has bought out Sovereign Metals’ interest in the Carpentaria joint venture agreement (JVA), to join Glencore in holding a portion of the North West Queensland copper-gold project.
Rio Tinto breaks records at 2020 Argyle diamonds tender (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto has achieved record breaking results during its 2020 Argyle pink diamonds tender collection of 62 rare pink, red, blue and violet diamonds from its now-shuttered Argyle mine in ...
Fleetwood to upgrade Rio Tinto rail camp (0) December 18, 2020 Fleetwood has won a $30 million camp expansion and upgrade contract from Rio Tinto for the Ti Tree Rail Camp in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto appoints Jacques successor as CEO (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto chief financial officer and executive director Jakob Stausholm will replace Jean-Sébastien Jacques as chief executive starting January.
Mining, energy to create over 24,000 jobs by 2026: AMMA (0) December 17, 2020 The Australian resources and energy sector will need 24,400-plus new workers by the year 2026 to support its pipeline of 98 new and expansion projects, according to the Australian Resources ...
Roy Hill furthers Pentium’s drilling contract (0) December 17, 2020 Roy Hill has contracted Vysarn subsidiary Pentium to complete hydrogeological drilling at its various iron ore sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Carmichael mine on track as Bravus begins railway (0) December 17, 2020 Bravus Mining and Resources, formerly Adani, has commenced placing 200 kilometres of railway track in Central Queensland this week, connecting the Carmichael mine to Abbot Point Terminal.
Westgold to slowly resume Big Bell operations (0) December 17, 2020 Westgold Resources intends to return to regular mining activities at its Big Bell underground gold mine in Western Australia following an accident earlier this week.
Whitehaven bolsters Winchester South ambitions (0) December 17, 2020 Whitehaven Coal is anticipating a 50 per cent boost in production and processing capacity from the $980 million Winchester South coal project in Queensland.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 17, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, Greatland Gold and more.
Civmec to employ 350 people for BMA port contract (0) December 17, 2020 Civmec has secured a port infrastructure contract at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Hay Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.
Rio Tinto partners with Asia to decarbonise steelmaking (0) December 17, 2020 Rio Tinto has doubled down on its strategy to reduce carbon emissions by collaborating with Nippon Steel Corporation and China Baowu Steel Group to produce and supply low-carbon steel.
Newcrest blows Cadia into a renewable future (0) December 16, 2020 Newcrest Mining intends to run the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales with power sourced from the Rye Park wind farm north of Yass.
Cat drives into new year with 7495 ERS (0) December 16, 2020 Caterpillar has built the 2021 Cat 7495 electric rope shovels (ERS), combining multiple upgrades to improve operating efficiency by 10 per cent.
Big Bell operations suspended following accident (0) December 16, 2020 Westgold Resources has been left devastated by an accident at the company’s Big Bell gold mine in Western Australia.
Yansteel cleared to acquire Thunderbird stake (0) December 16, 2020 Yansteel has received commonwealth approval for a $130 million acquisition of a half share in the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia from Sheffield Resources.
Loram, GREX renamed as Loram Technologies (0) December 16, 2020 Global railway maintenance leader Loram Maintenance of Way is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) will start doing business as Loram Technologies.
King of the Hills approval cements Red 5’s golden future (0) December 16, 2020 Red 5 has received final permit from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) for its King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
Australia-China trade tension escalates over coal ban (0) December 16, 2020 China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin has underlined that the country’s actions regarding imported Australian products such as coal are in line with Chinese laws and regulations.
SIMPEC secures inaugural First Quantum contract (0) December 15, 2020 First Quantum Minerals has awarded WestStar subsidiary SIMPEC with a $9 million contract at the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia.
Civmec strengthens Fortescue relationship at Iron Bridge (0) December 15, 2020 Civmec has secured new work at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, having been awarded a contract for a major on-site project.
Pilbara miner drives Austin truck body orders (0) December 15, 2020 Austin Engineering’s order book has moved by $35 million in revenue after it received orders for more than 100 products in the past few weeks.
MACA to buy Downer WA mining business for $175m (0) December 15, 2020 MACA will proceed with an acquisition of Downer EDI’s surface contract mining business, Mining West, for $175 million, taking over $1.1 billion worth of contracts.
Australian Government throws Portland smelter subsidy at Alcoa (0) December 15, 2020 Alcoa has received a lifeline from the Australian Government to keep its Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria open beyond mid-2021.
Fortescue to ink hydrogen deal with Japan (0) December 15, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is set to build a consortium with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Iwatani Corporation to supply liquid hydrogen into Japan.
Minbos’ dedication to African food supply continues to grow (0) December 14, 2020 Minbos Resources has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IDFC) to develop and grow the small holder farmer market in Angola, Africa.
Wolff Mining drills record metres at BMA Saraji (0) December 14, 2020 National Group, via Wolff Mining has led BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to achieve a record monthly drilled metres result of 43,794 for November at the BMA Saraji coal mine in ...
Newcrest backs out of West Tanami JV (0) December 14, 2020 Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from the Selby, Watts and Lewis joint ventures (JVs) in Western Australia with Encounter Resources.
Pilbara Minerals takes final step of Altura acquisition (0) December 14, 2020 Pilbara Minerals is inching closer to calling the Altura lithium project in Western Australia its own after launching a $240 million equity raising to fund the acquisition.
Regis clears way for underground gold development (0) December 14, 2020 Regis Resources is set to develop an underground mine under the Garden Well open pit in Western Australia after receiving board approval and completing a positive feasibility study (FS).
Kirkland Lake to bolster Fosterville output with exploration boost (0) December 14, 2020 Kirkland Lake Gold has reduced the bottom range of its 2021 production guidance on this year’s total after revealing it anticipates lower output from the Fosterville gold mine in Victoria.
WA cuts red tape to fast-track mines to production (0) December 14, 2020 The Western Australian Government has fast-tracked its mine approval licensing process to get projects such as Fortescue Metals Group’ Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project to construction sooner.
Iron ore prices exceed analyst expectations (0) December 11, 2020 Investment bank UBS has boosted its forecasts for iron ore prices next year by nearly 20 per cent.
Newcrest, Greatland in position to fast-track Havieron (0) December 11, 2020 Newcrest Mining and Greatland Gold are confident that the encouraging mineral resource for the Havieron joint venture project in Western Australia will allow the partners to fast-track development of the ...
Core unearths NT gold nuggets (0) December 11, 2020 Core Lithium has discovered more than 80 gold nuggets at its Bynoe gold project in the Northern Territory.
Port Hedland empties as cyclone threat looms (0) December 11, 2020 The Pilbara Ports Authority has cleared all large vessels at Port Hedland in preparation for a cyclone potentially hitting the north Western Australian coastline.
TerraCom rides thermal coal recovery (0) December 11, 2020 TerraCom has delivered strong operational results at its Blair Athol mine in Queensland despite a challenging thermal coal market.
Rio Tinto solidifies glass, fertiliser market position (0) December 11, 2020 Rio Tinto has confirmed that its Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, Europe will take four years to construct.
Fair Work Act reform to boost greenfields development (0) December 11, 2020 The Australian Government has proposed an industrial relations amendment to the Fair Work Act that will encourage businesses to create new jobs for a post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 10, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at AngloGold Ashanti, Emeco, RPMGlobal and more.
Evolution sets Mt Carlton up for life extension (0) December 10, 2020 Evolution Mining has acquired the Crush Creek gold project in Queensland after inking an earn-in agreement with Basin Gold last year.
Coronado to expand Curragh fleets with NRW (0) December 10, 2020 Coronado Global Resources has requested two new fleets from NRW Holdings at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Rio Tinto to make executives accountable for heritage destruction (0) December 10, 2020 Northern Australia Joint Standing Committee chair Warren Entsch is optimistic that the broken relationship between Rio Tinto and the Puuti, Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Traditional Owners can be repaired.
Resolute faces second Syama strike (0) December 10, 2020 Resolute Mining has confirmed that a number of its workers have instigated a strike at the Syama gold mine in Mali, Africa.
ICRA Rolleston offloads interest in Glencore mine (0) December 10, 2020 Rolleston Coal Holdings has appointed McGrathNicol Restructuring to acquire ICRA Rolleston’s 12.5 per cent minority interest in the Rolleston joint venture (JV) in Queensland. The Rolleston open cut JV is divided ...
Why and how challenger brands will gain market share in 2021 (0) December 9, 2020 B2B marketers should look to a Challenger mindset to support a winning marketing strategy. At the peak of the COVID crisis, we at Prime Creative Media saw most businesses choose one ...
IGO to secure Greenbushes stake in $1.9bn acquisition (0) December 9, 2020 IGO has doubled down on its clean energy metals strategy by revealing plans to purchase a 49 per cent stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia for $1.9 billion.
Forrest to purchase nickel stake in Canada’s Ring of Fire (0) December 9, 2020 Andrew Forrest is extending his mining footprint to Canada as he prepares to become an investor in Noront Resources, owner of the Eagle’s Nest nickel project in Northern Ontario’s Ring ...
Newmont anticipates Boddington production boost in 2021 (0) December 9, 2020 Newmont Corporation has detailed its long-term outlook for its gold operations globally, including a production increase at the Boddington mine in Western Australia starting 2021.
Macmahon snaps up Pantoro, Foxleigh contracts (0) December 9, 2020 Macmahon subsidiary GBF has secured a $20 million contract extension with Pantoro for the Wagtail and Nicolsons underground gold operations in Western Australia.
Wollongong Coal gets green light for Russell Vale expansion (0) December 9, 2020 Wollongong Coal has received the green light to complete a major mine expansion at its Russell Vale coal operation in New South Wales.
OZ Minerals lifts West Musgrave ambitions (0) December 9, 2020 OZ Minerals plans to increase the production and plant capacity of its West Musgrave project in Western Australia, following the completion of its pre-feasibility study.
Fortescue kicks off first Eliwana iron ore processing (0) December 9, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated passing its first iron ore through the ore processing facility at the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
Caterpillar, Guardhat to create wearables for monitoring (0) December 9, 2020 Caterpillar has joined forces with United States-based Guardhat to develop wearables that would increase protection for workers.
Social licence, compliance, cost pressures: Free panel discussion (0) December 8, 2020 Don’t miss your chance to find out how mines are using environmental intelligence to benefit their operations by unlocking value beyond compliance. Operators are now tackling cost challenges, achieving social ...
Centurion secures $25m New Century contract (0) December 8, 2020 New Century Resources has contracted Centurion for multi-year logistics support at its Century zinc mine and Karumba port facilities in Queensland.
US, China trade tensions cause rare earths price surge (0) December 8, 2020 Heavy rare earth producers are enjoying significant price gains brought about by global trade tensions between the United States and China.
MinRes awards another contract to Swift (0) December 8, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has awarded Swift Media with a technology and support contract for site accommodation as the mining company strengthens the capacity of its camps.
Gruyere JV amps up power with renewable energy (0) December 8, 2020 Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields are installing a renewable energy hybrid microgrid to boost the throughput of their Gruyere gold project joint venture (JV) in Western Australia.
Robust iron ore prices to end 2020 on a high (0) December 8, 2020 Australian iron ore producers are basking in nine-year high prices, with the commodity set to continue at these peaks throughout December.
Boss mulls over Honeymoon production (0) December 8, 2020 Boss Energy (formerly Boss Resources) plans to ramp up its production schedule at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
Metso Outotec launches overland conveyor range (0) December 8, 2020 Metso Outotec has launched a complete range of overland conveyors for long distance bulk material transportation that promises to save costs and energy consumption in mining applications.
GWR detonates C4 iron ore mine (0) December 7, 2020 GWR Group performed its first production blast at the C4 iron ore mine in Western Australia last week.
Glencore commits to net zero emissions by 2050 (0) December 7, 2020 Glencore intends to focus on investing in transition metals including copper, cobalt and metals for a low carbon future as the company transitions to a new executive leadership.
Calidus gains construction momentum at Warrawoona (0) December 7, 2020 Calidus Resources has received approval from the Western Australian Government for its project management plan at the Warrawoona gold project.
Panoramic progresses Panton divestment (0) December 7, 2020 Panoramic Resources has inched closer to divesting the Panton project in Western Australia after Great Northern Palladium agreed to acquire the platinum group metals operation.
Austroid to resurrect Bald Hill for North American lithium supply (0) December 7, 2020 Austroid Corporation is in the process of securing ownership of the mothballed Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
MACA emerges as potential buyer for Downer business (0) December 7, 2020 MACA has confirmed it is an interested buyer of Downer EDI’s Western mining services division.
Glencore enlists coal boss to replace Glasenberg as CEO (0) December 7, 2020 Glencore has named global head of coal Gary Nagle as the company’s new chief executive, with Ivan Glasenberg set to step down from the role next year.
Lucapa 100-carat diamond bonanza continues (0) December 7, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered the 16th 100-plus-carat diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, Africa.
Pilbara Ports Authority enhancements improve iron ore exports (0) December 4, 2020 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has credited upgrades in infrastructure and technology for growing iron ore shipments from its ports.
Surging iron ore drives Australia to trade surplus (0) December 4, 2020 Resources exports are guiding Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with iron ore continuing to set new highs as prices reach lucrative levels.
OZ Minerals completes Carrapateena ramp up (0) December 4, 2020 OZ Minerals has increased the production rate at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia, achieving a planned ramp up ahead of schedule.
Glencore extends Chinese cobalt contract (0) December 4, 2020 Glencore will supply cobalt to Chinese battery manufacturer Green Eco-manufacture Hi-tech (GEM) for an additional five years after expanding their partnership.
Calidus widens Warrawoona gold territory (0) December 4, 2020 Calidus Resources has expanded its production hub at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia by securing a farm-in agreement for an exploration tenement adjacent to the site.
Lower coal volumes to hit QLD royalty revenue (0) December 3, 2020 The Queensland Government anticipates that lower coal royalties will send a considerable blow to its 2020-21 state budget, with a $4 billion cut expected over the next four years.
Western Areas earmarks mining at Odysseus (0) December 3, 2020 Western Areas has progressed construction at the Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia and expects to mine the first tonnes from the site in the 2021 September quarter.
OceanaGold begins Macraes expansion in NZ (0) December 3, 2020 OceanaGold has received permits to expand its Macraes gold operation in New Zealand, extending its mine life until at least 2028.
Follow the leaders: Adani Australia appoints new boss (0) December 3, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, headlined by former Adani Mining chief executive Lucas Dow taking leadership of Adani Australia.
Saracen selects Minetek to support Thunderbox ramp up (0) December 3, 2020 Saracen Mineral Holdings has appointed Minetek to install a custom ventilation solution at its Thunderbox gold underground mine in Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers pink Lulo diamond (0) December 3, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has cut and polished a 46 carat pink coloured diamond recovered at its Lulo diamond project in Angola, Africa into three diamonds.
Chalice strengthens high-grade development (0) December 3, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has raised $100 million to prop up its development activities at the Julimar nickel-copper-PGE (platinum group elements) project in Western Australia.
Weir secures $173m Iron Bridge order (0) December 2, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has placed a £95 million ($173 million) order with Weir Group for aftermarket components for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
QLD budget delivers $29m for minerals exploration (0) December 2, 2020 The Queensland government is encouraging the state’s resources industry to discover new economy minerals including nickel, cobalt, copper and gold as part of its exploration funding in the 2020-21 state ...
Caterpillar rolls out new 657 WTS (0) December 2, 2020 Caterpillar has released its new 657 wheel tractor-scraper (WTS) to deliver lower-cost earthmoving of more material per fuel unit burned.
Sandfire to develop Botswana copper hub (0) December 2, 2020 Sandfire Resources will move forward with the commercial development of the T3 Motheo copper-silver project in Botswana, Africa after approving a $US259 million ($351 million) investment.
WA Government halves lithium royalty (0) December 2, 2020 Galaxy Resources, Pilbara Minerals and Altura Mining are set to receive a royalty rebate from the Western Australian Government.
BHP iron ore vessels to be fuelled by Shell LNG (0) December 2, 2020 BHP has awarded Shell a contract to fuel five Newcastlemax bulk carriers with LNG.
Metso Outotec introduces mill discharge pumps for slurry handling (0) December 1, 2020 Metso Outotec has launched a full line of mill discharge pumps for reliable and efficient slurry handling in minerals processing.
Mining industry requires clearer Aboriginal policies: UniSA (0) December 1, 2020 The University of South Australia (UniSA) believes that Australian mining companies have significant potential for improvement on their interactions with local traditional landowners.
Major miners enlist in battery industry taskforce (0) December 1, 2020 BHP Nickel West, IGO and Lynas Corporation have joined Western Australia’s Future Battery Industry taskforce to enhance the state’s critical minerals industry.
A New Hope for New Acland (0) December 1, 2020 New Hope Group has received the final federal approval that it requires to move ahead with stage three of the New Acland coal project in Queensland.
Gold leads exploration surge amid economic uncertainty (0) December 1, 2020 Gold has experienced the most investment in exploration of any commodity in Australia during the September quarter.
SRG Global backed by billion dollar contract pipeline (0) December 1, 2020 Mining services company SRG Global has upped its 2021 financial year guidance, having won $550 million worth of contracts since July 1.
Lucapa banks $9 million from Lulo diamond sale (0) December 1, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has sold 4269 carats of diamonds from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
Social licence, compliance, cost pressures: Free panel discussion (0) November 30, 2020 As mining operations reimagine how they use technology to transform business, leverage and extract more value out of data and build sustainable communities, environmental intelligence is expected to be at ...
Calidus to commence Warrawoona construction in 2021 (0) November 30, 2020 Calidus Resources is set to launch a full development at its Warrawoona gold operation in Western Australia after securing a $110 million loan facility.
Victoria blocks prospect for uranium mining (0) November 30, 2020 Victoria Legislative Council Environment and Planning committee has flagged that it does not look likely for Victoria to change its stance on uranium mining.
Horizon inks toll milling contract for Orminex JV (0) November 30, 2020 Horizon Minerals has signed a development joint venture (JV) with Orminex for the Penny’s Find gold project in Western Australia.
Geopacific on path to production at Woodlark (0) November 30, 2020 Geopacific Resources plans to pour first gold at its Woodlark project in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in 2022 following the completion of an extensive project review starting last year.
Australian gold output declines (0) November 30, 2020 Surbiton Associates director Sandra Close believes Australia’s gold production in 2020 may surpass last year’s record results despite output dropping in the September quarter.
Newcrest grows Paterson Province presence (0) November 30, 2020 Newcrest Mining has entered a joint venture (JV) agreement with Greatland Gold for the Havieron project, 45 kilometres east of its Telfer gold mine in Western Australia’s Paterson Province.
Gender diversity grows at ‘slower than preferred rate’ (0) November 27, 2020 Gender diversity in the mining sector has increased by just 1 per cent in the past year, according to Workplace Gender Equality Agency data.
Curtin, UQ launch flexible mining course (0) November 27, 2020 Curtin University and the University of Queensland (UQ) have introduced an online mining course that will open up pathways to postgraduate study.
WA Kaolin sets up Wickepin for development (0) November 27, 2020 Clay mining aspirant WA Kaolin is one of the latest companies to float on the ASX, raising $22 million to fund the development of the Wickepin kaolin project.
Carmichael coal production ‘one step closer’: Bravus (0) November 27, 2020 Bravus Mining and Resources (formerly Adani) has beaten its target for job creation during peak construction of the Carmichael project in Central Queensland.
China halts $700m in Australian coal shipments (0) November 27, 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed Australia’s best people are working on resolving why $700 million of Australian coal shipments are held off from Chinese ports.
Eliwana, Iron Bridge to maintain Fortescue’s low-cost status (0) November 26, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is aiming to set itself apart from other major Australian iron ore producers with its integrated product strategy, targeting higher grade material.
MCA to create 5000 mining apprenticeships (0) November 26, 2020 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched three mining skills project hubs, including an apprenticeships hub that aims to put 5000 people into work.
Kirkland Lake maps out Fosterville technology innovations (0) November 26, 2020 Kirkland Lake Gold has outlined zero harm and a lower environmental footprint in its requirements for technology innovation at the Fosterville gold mine in Victoria.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) November 26, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at New Century Resources, Northern Minerals, Auris Minerals and more.
Lynas nears construction of Kalgoorlie processing facility (0) November 26, 2020 Lynas Corporation is on track to commence the construction of its Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility in Western Australia in mid-2021.
Evolution set on Tier 1 preferences (0) November 26, 2020 Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein is optimistic that gold will remain robust in the long term despite dipping prices from the positive development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Third Cardinal bidder emerges (0) November 25, 2020 Ghana-based Engineers & Planners Company has joined the takeover tussle between Nordgold and Shandong Gold for Cardinal Resources.
Rio Tinto, BHP award $60m in contracts to Monadelphous (0) November 25, 2020 Monadelphous has secured around $60 million worth of construction and maintenance contracts with Rio Tinto and BHP across their Australian iron ore, bauxite and nickel projects.
Mining industry leaders rally behind green vehicle initiative (0) November 25, 2020 Industry leaders including BHP and Gold Fields reinstated their pledge towards the International Council on Mining & Metals’ (ICMM) innovation for the cleaner, safer vehicles (ICSV) initiative at IMARC 2020.
Epiroc, Orica co-create semi-autonomous explosives system (0) November 25, 2020 Epiroc and Orica have come together to develop the world’s first semi-automated explosives delivery system, Avatel.
Community connection critical for Anglo American (0) November 25, 2020 Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani stated that the way forward to a sustainable mining future is connections with community and streamlining operations.
South32 to offload WA gold royalties (0) November 25, 2020 South32 has agreed to sell three mineral royalties in Western Australia to Canada’s Elemental Royalties for $US55 million.
Agrimin engages Royal IHC for automated potash equipment design (0) November 25, 2020 Agrimin has selected Royal IHC to complete front end engineering and design (FEED) contract works for automated wet harvesting equipment at the Mackay potash project in Western Australia.
Sandvik to construct Perth equipment workshop (0) November 25, 2020 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signed a lease to build a workshop in Perth to better serve Western Australian mining and construction customers.
Red River extends Thalanga offtake agreements (0) November 24, 2020 Red River Resources has renewed its zinc and lead offtake agreements for its Thalanga base metal operation in Queensland with Trafigura.
Australian mid-tier miners reach best performance yet (0) November 24, 2020 Australia’s mid-tier mining companies have outperformed the remainder of the mining sector in 2020, according to statistics from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).
Nickel Mines to boost pig iron output with $670m acquisition (0) November 24, 2020 Nickel Mines is set to expand its foothold in Indonesia by acquiring an interest in the Angel Nickel development project for a total consideration of $US490 million ($671.6 million).
Australia’s golden future guides exploration growth (0) November 24, 2020 Australian resources sector projects have entered a new growth cycle in 2019-20, with early stage projects increasing by more than 30 per cent compared with the 2018-19 period.
NRW lobs $100m takeover bid at Primero (0) November 24, 2020 NRW Holdings has offered to takeover engineering group Primero Group for $100 million, an offer that the boards from both companies have unanimously agreed to.
Rio Tinto extends Chinese partnership to achieve zero emissions (0) November 24, 2020 Rio Tinto has extended its partnership with China’s Tsinghua University, committing 30 million yuan ($4.5 million) over five years to support projects at the Tsinghua-Rio Tinto Joint Research Centre for ...
BHP uses AI to strengthen supply chain (0) November 24, 2020 BHP has fortified its supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic by using advanced technologies that help to protect the company against any unprecedented impacts this year.
Winners of the 2020 Prospect Awards: Moolarben Coal takes home top honour (0) November 24, 2020 The 2020 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have proceeded despite this year’s challenges, to honour the best and brightest in the industry.
MinRes mothballs graphite project amid iron ore (0) November 23, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has stepped back from proceeding with its synthetic graphic project with Hazer Group as it hones in on its focus on the iron ore, lithium and mining ...
DDB secures AngloGold Ashanti, GWR contracts (0) November 23, 2020 Dynamic Drill and Blast Holdings (DDB) is set to provide drilling services at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam gold mine and GWR Group’s Wiluna West iron ore operation in Western Australia.
Rinehart urges government to cut red tape (0) November 23, 2020 Iron ore mining magnate Gina Rinehart has urged the Australian Government to stop holding back industry growth and to cut green and red tapes to facilitate future investment.
Landowner rights overhauled in SA mining act update (0) November 23, 2020 South Australia has increased landowner rights and environment protections in its mining act and regulations review.
Rio Tinto hands $65m Koodaideri contract to SCEE (0) November 23, 2020 Rio Tinto has awarded Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) a contract for plant electrical and instrumentation works at its Koodaideri iron ore project in Western Australia.
Anglo American to extend Aquila’s mine life (0) November 23, 2020 Anglo American will be boosting the life of its Aquila metallurgical coal project in Queensland by six years through a $240 million investment.
Sandvik, Barrick to test underground battery electric vehicles (0) November 20, 2020 Sandvik has agreed to undertake a trial with Barrick to trial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for underground hard rock mining environments.
Glencore gets green light at McArthur River (0) November 20, 2020 Glencore has received a ministerial approval to continue operations at the McArthur River zinc mine in the Northern Territory.
Carawine expands foothold at Tropicana North (0) November 20, 2020 Carawine Resources has expanded its landholding at the Tropicana North gold project in Western Australia with the acquisition of Phantom Resources.
MinRes to supercharge iron ore export capacity (0) November 20, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has charted a plan to significantly grow its iron ore business that is underpinned by exports.
Fortescue hands Iron Bridge contract to ABB (0) November 20, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded ABB a contract worth $35.6 million to provide water cooled variable speed drives and high voltage induction motors at its Iron Bridge project in Western ...
MACA hails strong iron ore, gold markets (0) November 20, 2020 MACA has flagged that its strong streak of mining contracts will continue in the 2021 financial year.
Capricorn edges closer to Karlawinda production (0) November 19, 2020 Capricorn Metals has awarded a contract to Way Electrical for plant electrical installation at the Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia.
Lab-made diamonds show drilling potential (0) November 19, 2020 A team of scientists led by the Australian National University and RMIT University have created two types of diamonds in the lab at room temperature.
IGO refines growth strategy amid executive shake up (0) November 19, 2020 IGO is building on its purpose of “making a difference” as a business as it continues its strategic focus on copper and nickel as metals critical for enabling clean energy.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) November 19, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Aus Tin Mining, New Hope Group and Red 5.
SA halts FIFO work under COVID-19 lockdown (0) November 19, 2020 South Australia has confirmed that mining employees considered as essential workers will be exempt from the state’s six-day lockdown.
Red 5, Ardea JV to expand Darlot hub (0) November 19, 2020 Red 5 and Ardea Resources have announced a farm-in joint venture (JV) agreement for two projects near Red 5’s Darlot gold mine in Western Australia.
Dingo, Newmont join forces to create global maintenance partnership (0) November 19, 2020 Dingo has announced a global partnership with Newmont Corporation that will enable the latter to accelerate the implementation of its remote asset health monitoring support model.
Mining could suffer $350bn loss from climate change inaction (0) November 18, 2020 Mining is anticipated to be the second hardest hit industry by climate change in Australia should there be an inaction in mitigating it, according to Deloitte.
Trade deal signing to unify China and Australia: BHP CEO (0) November 18, 2020 BHP chief executive Mike Henry has underlined the importance for nations to strengthen their ties following the signing of the world’s biggest trade deal among 15 countries.
IGO pursues Boadicea’s Fraser Range nickel targets (0) November 18, 2020 IGO has commenced a large-scale exploration program on behalf of Boadicea Resources at the Symons Hill nickel tenement in Western Australia’s Fraser Range.
Downer to offload blasting business for $62m (0) November 18, 2020 Downer is set to sell its Downer Blasting Services business to Enaex S.A. after signing an agreement with the Chilean company.
Chalice flags expansion of Julimar’s high grade zone (0) November 18, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has flagged the continued growth of its Gonneville intrusion within the Julimar nickel-copper-PGE project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto hosts second last Argyle diamonds tender (0) November 18, 2020 Rio Tinto has showcased its iconic annual Argyle diamonds tender to collectors from across Asia in Singapore, including the Lot 1: Argyle Eternity vivid purplish pink gem, weighing in at ...
New Hope to resume New Acland negotiations (0) November 18, 2020 New Hope Group intends to re-enter negotiations with the re-elected Queensland Labor Government to secure a stage three approval for the New Acland coal mine in Queensland.
Fortescue ponders green ammonia venture (0) November 17, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is looking into developing a green ammonia plant in Bell Bay, Tasmania to be powered entirely by Tasmanian renewable energy.
Strike taps into iron ore appetite ahead of mine construction (0) November 17, 2020 Strike Resources is in advanced discussions with various potential buyers for high grade iron ore lump and fine products from the Pilbara’s newest iron ore mine, the Paulsens East project.
Agrimin on path to building haul road for Mackay project (0) November 17, 2020 Agrimin has set its sights on inking an agreement with Aboriginal corporation Parna Ngururrpa regarding a proposed haul road for its Mackay potash project in Western Australia.
Australia’s takeovers panel dismisses Cardinal dispute (0) November 17, 2020 The Australian Government Takeovers Panel has turned down requests to change Nordgold and Shandong Gold’s offer conditions for the Cardinal Resources takeover bid.
Glencore, Yancoal JV to slash Hunter Valley coal workforce (0) November 17, 2020 Joint venture (JV) partners Yancoal and Glencore are set to stand down contract staff at their Hunter Valley coal operations in New South Wales.
Rio Tinto contracts Decmil for Robe Valley works (0) November 17, 2020 Decmil has secured a $30 million contract with Rio Tinto at the Robe Valley iron ore hub in Western Australia following a contract win at the operation just three weeks ...
Northern Star on path to boost Jundee capacity (0) November 17, 2020 DRA Global has completed the installation of a ball mill circuit for Northern Star Resources at the Jundee gold mine in Western Australia.