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NRW adds $120m to Baralaba contract (0) March 29, 2021 NRW has secured a $120 million contract extension from Baralaba Coal at the Baralaba North open cut mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin region.
BHP advances Nickel West agreement with SensOre (0) March 29, 2021 BHP will progress to phase three of its minerals targeting agreement with SensOre after receiving encouraging outcomes from a discovery exercise.
Calidus gains ground at Warrawoona with $75.5m contract (0) March 29, 2021 Calidus Resources has completed all early works at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia as the company enlists GR Engineering to construct the site’s process plant.
BHP invests $30m in govt STEM course (0) March 29, 2021 The Australian Government has now opened applications for its Future of Work Partnership with BHP to encourage mining skills development in regional areas.
Ok Tedi deploys mass COVID-19 testing (0) March 26, 2021 Ok Tedi Mining has commissioned a mass COVID-19 testing program for its employees after announcing a two-week suspension of the Papua New Guinean operation.
NSW coal rail network resumes following flooding (0) March 26, 2021 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has restarted its coal services on the Hunter Valley Network in New South Wales after the state bore the brunt of severe flooding.
Liebherr legacy lives on with R 9600 excavator (0) March 26, 2021 The original equipment manufacturer’s latest ultra-class excavator is set to transition its range towards a new generation of machine that will support the evolution of the mining industry. Ben Creagh ...
Mincor strides towards Kambalda nickel production (0) March 26, 2021 Mincor Resources continues to progress the development of its Western Australian nickel projects after executing a $55 million loan facility to fully fund operations.
MACA adds $200m CITIC Pacific contract to books (0) March 26, 2021 MACA has secured a hire and maintenance contract with CITIC Pacific Mining Management (CPM) at the Cape Preston Sino iron operation in Western Australia.
Australian mining employment declines: ABS (0) March 26, 2021 The number of mining employees in Australia has dropped, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)’s latest quarterly data on labour forces.
John Holland positions final piece of Fortescue railway (0) March 26, 2021 John Holland has laid the final piece of a 143-kilometre heavy haul rail track for Fortescue Metals Group’s Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto employs solar technology to reduce emissions (0) March 25, 2021 Rio Tinto is exploring the use of solar technology to cut its global carbon emissions by partnering with renewable energy technology company, Heliogen.
Cat drives productivity with updated 992 wheel loader (0) March 25, 2021 Cat has released its new 992 wheel loader, offering significant jumps in productivity and efficiency for mining applications.
Horizon relinquishes Menzies, Goongarrie projects (0) March 25, 2021 Horizon Minerals has received the last of the $8 million and shares in Kingwest Resources for the sale of the Menzies and Goongarrie gold projects in Western Australia.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) March 25, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including Gold Industry Group, Peabody, Laneway and more.
Liebherr advances autonomy with R 9600 hydraulic excavator (0) March 25, 2021 Liebherr has launched its R 9600 hydraulic mining excavator, which enables automated capabilities for the mining industry.
Sandvik unveils innovative surface drill system (0) March 25, 2021 Sandvik has used a digital live show to showcase its latest development in surface top hammer drilling, the Top Hammer XL.
Fortescue injects $25m into mining job skills (0) March 25, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has invested $25 million to create around 200 new traineeship positions in the company.
Iron ore loses steam amid crackdown on China’s steel mills (0) March 24, 2021 Iron ore prices for Australian fines imports to China have recovered to US$160.1 ($210) per dry metric tonne after falling to a six-week low earlier in the week.
Komatsu unveils latest longwall mining technology (0) March 24, 2021 Komatsu has recognised the most pressing issues for its customer base by releasing new Joy engineered powered roof support (PRS) solutions.
AVEVA, OSISoft to unlock AI-driven data software (0) March 24, 2021 AVEVA has completed a $US5 billion ($6.55 billion) acquisition of OSIsoft in a move that transforms the engineering and industrial software provider into an end-to-end solution.
Calidus to boost Warrawoona output with further acquisitions (0) March 24, 2021 Calidus Resources is anticipating a 23 per cent increase to its gold production at the Warrawoona project in Western Australia following the acquisition of the Blue Spec project from Novo ...
Australian copper production declines in 2020 (0) March 24, 2021 The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) has found that global copper mine production remained stable in 2020 despite production declines in Australia.
Burgundy Diamond swoops in on Ellendale (0) March 24, 2021 Burgundy Diamond Mines has emerged as the next owner of the Ellendale and Blina diamond projects in Western Australia with ambitions to reach production within two years.
Kalium Lakes confirms Beyondie production capacity increase (0) March 24, 2021 Kalium Lakes has upgraded the capacity of the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia to produce 100,000 tonnes per annum, with potential for further increases.
NSW wild weather narrows Whitehaven targets (0) March 23, 2021 Whitehaven Coal has updated its guidance as further setbacks including New South Wales’ wild weather disrupted its transport routes this month.
Glencore reduces capacity at Murrin Murrin (0) March 23, 2021 Glencore has reported a malfunction in its acid plant at the Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt operation in Western Australia, which will temporarily reduce production.
New Hope invests in Bengalla to lift productivity (0) March 23, 2021 New Hope Group chief executive officer Reinhold Schmidt is expecting a stronger period ahead for the company, who experienced a decline in coal sales and production for the first half ...
Strike to spin out lithium assets ahead of iron ore production (0) March 23, 2021 Strike Resources intends to increase its focus on the Paulsens East iron ore project in the Pilbara Western Australia by spinning out its lithium and battery minerals assets.
Rio Tinto a ‘guest’ on Indigenous land: CEO (0) March 23, 2021 Rio Tinto is set to form an Indigenous Advisory Group that will point out gaps in the company’s current cultural heritage protocols.
MinRes achieves first production at Wonmunna (0) March 23, 2021 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has produced first iron ore at the Wonmunna mine in the Pilbara region, Western Australia, as it works towards ramping up to its approved run rate by ...
Horizon takes half share in Penny’s Find gold mine (0) March 22, 2021 Horizon Minerals has secured an equal stake in Penny’s Find gold mine, paying $1.5 million in cash to Orminex.
Ok Tedi suspends mine amid COVID-19 outbreak (0) March 22, 2021 Ok Tedi Mining has temporarily shut its copper-gold operations in Papua New Guinea following the country’s surge in COVID-19 cases and the ban on fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) travel between Australia.
Northern Minerals rare earths to hit export market (0) March 22, 2021 Northern Minerals is set to deliver heavy rare earth carbonate from the Browns Range mine in Western Australia to thyssenkrupp, as it bounces back from COVID-19 challenges.
Australian Pacific Coal mulls over Dartbrook’s future (0) March 22, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has extended a strategic review of the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales after the company was unable to finalise a board decision on a ...
Salt Lake begins commissioning of potash process plant (0) March 22, 2021 Salt Lake Potash has launched commissioning of Australia’s first sulphate of potash (SOP) processing plant at Wiluna in Western Australia ahead of first production later this year.
Lucapa ramps up expanded Mothae plant (0) March 22, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has completed an expansion project at the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa, as part of a bid to increase group production by 200 per cent.
PNG travel ban won’t interrupt Lihir production: Newcrest (0) March 19, 2021 Newcrest Mining expects the Lihir gold operation in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to face no repercussions from the Australian Government’s ban on incoming and outgoing travel between the neighbouring countries.
Anglo American hires Mastermyne as Aquila production nears (0) March 19, 2021 Anglo American has extended its services contract with Mastermyne at the Aquila metallurgical coal project in Queensland for a further 12 months.
Mining reforms rejection sparks concern (0) March 19, 2021 Key mining-related reforms in the federal government’s industrial relations bill, such as life extension of greenfield agreements, have not passed the Senate.
Sedgman wins additional QCoal work at Byerwen (0) March 19, 2021 QCoal has awarded Sedgman with a contract for the design and construction of a tailings dewatering facility at its Byerwen coal mine in central Queensland.
Glencore inks QLD bauxite deal with Mitsubishi (0) March 19, 2021 Glencore and Mitsubishi Development have struck a joint venture (JV) deal to develop the Aurukun bauxite project in western Cape York, Queensland.
NSW survey discovers untapped groundwater and resources (0) March 19, 2021 An airborne electromagnetic survey undertaken above central New South Wales has returned positive results on the prospect of hidden water and resources below the surface.
Pilbara Minerals to sell spodumene through digital platform (0) March 19, 2021 Pilbara Minerals is trialling a sales and trading software platform for battery materials from the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Red 5 fully funded to advance King of the Hills (0) March 18, 2021 Red 5 has declared the King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project fully funded after it confirmed that $175 million has been secured for the Western Australian operation.
Northern Star eyes gold near Carosue Dam (0) March 18, 2021 Northern Star Resources has agreed to acquire the Kurnalpi gold project in the Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia from KalNorth Gold Mines for $18 million.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) March 18, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), Bellevue Gold, Chalice Mining and more.
Fortescue hands out contracts to Monadelphous, Vysarn (0) March 18, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has signed a $150 million crane services contract with Monadelphous and extended a drilling and construction agreement with Vysarn at Western Australian iron ore operations.
Australia urged to expand mining export markets (0) March 18, 2021 Australia’s mining industry is being encouraged to diversify its export markets beyond key commodities such as iron ore and gold.
BHP expands EV research with Chinese think tank (0) March 18, 2021 BHP has agreed to support Automotive Data of China in a two-year partnership to develop the research of electrified transport.
Fifty-seven major tailings disasters since 2000 (0) March 18, 2021 Body tailings are the waste materials created as part of the Mining and Refining process and they are stored in large embankments – tailings storage facilities (TSFs).
Northern Star sells out of Venturex (0) March 17, 2021 Northern Star Resources has sold its entire 17.5 per cent stake in exploration and development company Venturex.
Fortescue to build second hydrogen plant (0) March 17, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group is set to develop a green hydrogen plant in Brazil as part of a company plan to remove diesel reliance from mining equipment.
Australia restricts travel to Papua New Guinea (0) March 17, 2021 Australia’s mining industry is bracing for travel interruptions after Prime Minister Scott Morrison barred fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers from travelling to and from Papua New Guinea.
Galaxy ramps up to full rate as lithium demand rebounds (0) March 17, 2021 Galaxy Resources is ramping up operations at a new pit at the Mt Cattlin lithium project in Western Australia without deploying additional equipment.
Iluka goes hybrid at Jacinth Ambrosia (0) March 17, 2021 Iluka Resources will convert the diesel power station at the Jacinth Ambrosia minerals sands mine in South Australia into a hybrid facility after signing a contract with Pacific Energy.
Mine regulator refreshes Victorian site rehab process (0) March 17, 2021 Earth Resources Regulation has updated the rates used to fund rehabilitation projects in Victorian mines and quarries for the first time since 2010.
MinRes chooses Komatsu dump trucks for Iron Valley (0) March 17, 2021 Mineral Resources (MinRes) expects to benefit from faster haulage times after ordering 10 Komatsu HD1500-8 dump trucks for the Iron Valley mine site in Western Australia.
IGO optimistic of Tropicana prospects (0) March 17, 2021 IGO has reported a 9 per cent increase to its mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its share in the Tropicana joint venture project in Western Australia due to increased gold ...
Innovation, technology, support help achieve lowest possible operating costs (0) March 17, 2021 The use of advanced hydraulics, materials technology, strength calculations, impact wave theory and production technology have cemented the Rammer’s position as the go-to rockbreaker solutions provider for the Australian mining ...
Pilbara Minerals increases offtake ahead of production lift (0) March 16, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has expanded its offtake agreement with Yibin Tianyi Lithium Industry for spodumene concentrate produced at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia.
Fortescue enlists SIMPEC for Cloudbreak contract (0) March 16, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded SIMPEC with a $2.1 million contract for jaw crusher replacement works at the Cloudbreak iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Core Lithium receives Australia’s major project status (0) March 16, 2021 Core Lithium has received major project status (MPS) from the federal government for the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Glencore recognised for Oaky Creek’s ‘impressive’ rehabilitation (0) March 16, 2021 Glencore has achieved its seventh Australian certification for land rehabilitation after areas of its Oaky Creek coal mine in Queensland were returned to their original healthy state.
Byrnecut to prepare Wiluna for production (0) March 16, 2021 Wiluna Mining Corporation has partnered with Byrnecut Australia in the development of the underground mine at the Wiluna Mining Complex in Western Australia.
ANSTO to speed up exploration with new tech (0) March 16, 2021 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has developed a high intensity neutron imaging machine that can increase mining efficiencies and therefore minimise its impact.
M2P inflatable overhead protection systems (0) March 16, 2021 M2P Engineering’s overhead protection system (OPS) provides a cost effective solution to solving overhead hazards within the mining industry.
Evolution to evolve Red Lake with $356m acquisition (0) March 15, 2021 Evolution Mining has entered an agreement to acquire Canadian miner Battle North Gold for $C345 million ($356.4 million).
Mineral exploration spend hits seven-year high (0) March 15, 2021 Australian expenditure on mineral exploration increased by 21 per cent in 2019 up to more than $2.6 billion, according to the latest report from Geoscience Australia.
Michelin rolls out tyre recycling plant (0) March 15, 2021 Michelin has established its first tyre recycling plant under a joint venture (JV) with Swedish company Enviro to extract raw materials from earthmover tyres.
Sheffield, Yansteel commence Thunderbird JV (0) March 15, 2021 Sheffield Resources and Yansteel have begun a joint venture (JV) at the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia as the latter acquired a 50 per cent stake in Kimberley ...
Epiroc releases world-first drill rig with internal hydraulics (0) March 15, 2021 Epiroc has launched the Boomer M20, the world’s first face drill rig with internal hydraulics, at the Underground Operators Conference in Perth, Western Australia.
Green power anticipated to surpass iron ore business: Fortescue (0) March 15, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has moved its carbon neutrality target forward by 10 years to 2030 as the company advances its emissions reduction projects.
Armour cuts ties with base metals division (0) March 12, 2021 Armour Energy has sold its base metals subsidiary, Ripple Resources to Auburn Resources ahead of the former’s IPO plans for an ASX listing this year.
Australia to become Glencore’s sole source of coal (0) March 12, 2021 Glencore has revealed that its coal portfolio is likely to only consist of Australian operations by 2050, a plan that’s in line with the company’s emissions reduction targets.
Rio forms JV to explore untapped copper-gold prospects (0) March 12, 2021 Rio Tinto has signed a joint venture agreement with Tali Resources over the exploration of five prospective copper-gold tenements in Western Australia.
WA refines mine approvals process (0) March 12, 2021 Western Australia plans to streamline its mine approvals process and prevent any overlaps following a review of administrative agreements in the state.
BHP predicts golden age of exploration discoveries (0) March 12, 2021 BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler has highlighted that the mining sector is coming to the “golden age” of discovery thanks to technology’s ability to reveal systems under cover.
Sandvik unveils DD422i drilling package tested at WA gold mine (0) March 12, 2021 Sandvik has launched a Dual Controls package for its DD422i and DD422iE face drills to better optimise the development drills for multitasking.
Cohiba Minerals unearths Gawler Craton potential (0) March 11, 2021 Cohiba Minerals has returned assays of up to 12.15 per cent copper at the Gawler Craton in South Australia, which is located near BHP’s Olympic Dam mine and Oak West ...
Newmont to scoop up gold miner for $402m (0) March 11, 2021 Newmont Corporation has agreed to acquire Canadian miner GT Gold Corp for $US311 million ($402 million) in a deal that will bolster its copper-gold output.
Rio Tinto sells first aluminium-scandium alloy to Australia (0) March 11, 2021 Rio Tinto has sold its first batch of aluminium-scandium alloy to Australian metal additive manufacturer Amaero, which will be supplied from the Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex ...
Mining exploration set for post-COVID boost (0) March 11, 2021 S&P Global Market Intelligence has ranked Australia second in the world for mineral exploration expenditure in 2020, while flagging a strong likelihood for minerals exploration investment to improve this year.
Fenix reaches Iron Ridge nameplate capacity (0) March 11, 2021 Fenix Resources has completed its ramp up of the Iron Ridge iron ore mine in Western Australia, with the company achieving nameplate road haulage levels.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) March 11, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Roy Hill, Iluka Resources, Turquoise Hill Resources and more.
Mars colonisation depends on autonomous mining: UNSW (0) March 11, 2021 Autonomous mining processes hold the key to human colonisation in Mars, which will be possible by 2050 when they become more commercially viable, according to University of New South Wales ...
Stealing uses for steel (0) March 11, 2021 DYNA Engineering’s HDPE (plastic) conveyor guards are providing Australian miners with a sustainable solution for site safety.
Gold Road considers Gruyere underground development (0) March 10, 2021 Gold Road Resources is weighing up an expansion of the Gruyere open pit gold mine in Western Australia as its joint venture with Gold Fields increases production at the site ...
Mining apprenticeship program to deliver employment, subsidy benefits (0) March 10, 2021 The federal government has announced a 12-month extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program, promising a 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who employ or recommence apprentices by September 30 ...
Women in geoscience study reveal disparity (0) March 10, 2021 A University of South Australia (UniSA) research project has found that only 3 per cent of women in the geosciences sector have achieved their career goals.
Fortescue shifts Iron Bridge contractors following blowout (0) March 10, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group is redeploying contractors from the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia to other sites after completing a review of its operational strategy.
Solomon Hub to welcome workshop yard, wastewater trial (0) March 10, 2021 SIMPEC has won an electrical, instrumentation and communication contract at Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Hub iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Sandvik unveils second battery-driven underground drill (0) March 10, 2021 Sandvik has released the DL422iE battery-electric top hammer longhole drill, which produces zero emissions and is fully automated.
Strandline flicks switch for Coburn power supply (0) March 10, 2021 Strandline Resources has signed an agreement with Contract Power Australia for hybrid gas and renewable energy supply at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
BHP signs third emissions reduction agreement with China (0) March 9, 2021 BHP has penned an agreement with Chinese customer HBIS Group to evaluate solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas from ironmaking and steelmaking.
Red 5 chooses Macmahon at King of the Hills (0) March 9, 2021 Red 5 is set to contract Macmahon for mining services at the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia in a move to have the operation up and ...
Moranbah North incident ‘completely different’ to Grosvenor: Anglo American (0) March 9, 2021 Anglo American is set to brief its workers on a return to the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland after completing an investigation into the site’s coal heating incident.
Boss confirms Honeymoon’s future production lift (0) March 9, 2021 Boss Energy is on track to finalise its enhanced feasibility study (EFS) at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia after reaching 75 per cent completion.
GWR completes first shipment amid mine expansion plans (0) March 9, 2021 GWR has confirmed that its first iron ore shipment from the C4 operation in Western Australia has arrived in Hong Kong safely after the ship encountered haulage issues and severe ...
Western Areas to propel Odysseus production via $100m raising (0) March 9, 2021 Western Areas plans to raise $100 million for development of the Odysseus nickel mine, as well as for further growth at fellow Western Australia-based projects, Forrestania and Cosmos.
TNG claims dual major project titles at Mount Peake (0) March 9, 2021 TNG has received a major project status from Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews for the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.
Australian mineral exploration remains untapped (0) March 5, 2021 The Northern Territory will take advantage of the $225 million exploring for the future program to capitalise on the untapped mineral potential in the region.
Workplace experience for women in resources improves (0) March 5, 2021 An Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) survey for women in resources has found that on-site experience has improved this year compared with 2020.
AI-based scanner to identify ore grades (0) March 5, 2021 The University of Queensland has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based scanner, which can identify valuable minerals and waste rock in a mine face and unlock further potential for autonomous mining ...
Lithium Australia commences pilot plant construction (0) March 5, 2021 Lithium Australia is set to pilot test a spodumene conversion process that is capable of recovering lithium from fine and contaminated spodumene that fails to meet the feed specifications of ...
Volvo advances automated mining vehicles (0) March 5, 2021 Volvo Autonomous Solutions has joined forces with Foretellix to develop autonomous driving solutions for mining environments.
Nickel price climb fizzles (0) March 5, 2021 Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have declined by more than 8 per cent this week after shortage concerns calmed following a supply deal involving China’s Tsingshan Holding ...
Dyno Nobel paints mobile units with Indigenous art (0) March 5, 2021 Dyno Nobel has commissioned an Indigenous Yindjibarndi artist to create an art piece for a mobile processing unit (MPU).
AVZ targets Manono construction for 2021 (0) March 5, 2021 AVZ Minerals is on track to commence construction of the Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the September quarter.
Commodity prices a top risk for 2021: KPMG survey (0) March 5, 2021 Commodity prices remain the number one risk in global mining, but environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) strategy is on the move, according to KPMG’s global mining risk and opportunities ...
Critical minerals hit the road map in Australia’s future (0) March 4, 2021 The Australian Government has reinforced the role it expects the critical minerals sector to play in the country’s future in its third road map for the national manufacturing priority list.
Eco-mining initiative to drive sustainability in Australia (0) March 4, 2021 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has urged mining companies to uphold the values of a new environmental initiative introduced this month.
Industry leaders rally to decarbonise mining (0) March 4, 2021 South32, OZ Minerals and IGO are among the mining companies that have initiated the Electric Mine Consortium to reduce scope one and two carbon emissions in mining operations.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) March 4, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Energy Resources of Australia, SSR Mining, PepinNini Minerals and more.
Red 5 approved to be King of the Hills (0) March 4, 2021 Red 5 has taken a step in restarting mining activities at the King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia after the state government approved its mining proposal.
Isogate WR knife gate valve reduces cycling discharge, improves wear life (0) March 4, 2021 The lightweight, long-lasting Isogate WR knife gate valve comprises stronger materials and includes a thinner gate and advanced rubber technologies to offer improved resistance to wear.
Atlas Iron advances McPhee Creek plans (0) March 4, 2021 Atlas Iron has submitted a mining proposal to Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its McPhee Creek iron ore project.
Pilbara Minerals contracts SIMPEC at Pilgangoora (0) March 4, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has granted a works contract to SIMPEC for stage one improvements at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Australian universities rank high for mining courses (0) March 4, 2021 Curtin University is the top ranked of four Australian universities that have been named in the top 10 of QS world university rankings’ leading schools for mineral and mining engineering ...
Newcrest credits company resilience to copper (0) March 3, 2021 Newcrest Mining chief executive Sandeep Biswas has observed increasing market interest in the company’s copper assets, saying the base metal is a commodity of the future as much as gold.
Rio Tinto disputes Australian tax bill (0) March 3, 2021 Rio Tinto plans to argue a $406.5 million tax bill from the Australian Taxation Office following its denial of reductions in interest from money borrowed in 2015.
Strandline locks in Coburn final offtake (0) March 3, 2021 Strandline Resources managing director Luke Graham is confident the company will become a world-scale mineral sands producer after signing its final offtake agreement for the Coburn project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto chairman to step down in 2022 (0) March 3, 2021 Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has signalled he will step down from his role due to the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters in Western Australia.
St Barbara puts Gwalia in the hands of Macmahon (0) March 3, 2021 St Barbara has awarded a $500 million mining services contract at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia to Macmahon Holdings.
Glencore denies intention to damage NT heritage site (0) March 3, 2021 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) chief executive Benedict Scambary has told the Australian parliamentary inquiry about the concerning impact of Glencore’s expansion at the McArthur River lead-zinc mine in the ...
Fortescue powers towards electrification with Williams Advanced (0) March 3, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has signed an agreement with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to develop an electric mining haul truck in a commitment to further decarbonise the mining industry.
Australian Potash loan facility to advance Lake Wells development (0) March 2, 2021 Australian Potash has received a $140 million loan facility to further develop the Lake Wells Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project near Laverton, Western Australia.
Tesla boss flags nickel supply as ‘biggest concern’ (0) March 2, 2021 Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has declared nickel supply as a major concern for the company’s battery production, which could spark future deals with Australian nickel miners.
BMA welcomes record apprenticeship intake (0) March 2, 2021 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has set more than 120 careers in the resources industry in motion through their largest ever apprenticeship intake.
Gold forecast to lose shine in 2021 as prices fall (0) March 2, 2021 Fitch Solutions has downgraded its gold price forecast for this year as prices of the yellow metal have trended towards a seven-month low.
Calidus begins Warrawoona earthworks (0) March 2, 2021 Calidus Resources has commenced site works at the Warrawoona project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region in another step towards pouring first gold in 2022.
Mineral exploration expenditure jumps (0) March 2, 2021 Australia’s mineral exploration expenditure has risen by 2.5 per cent in the December 2020 quarter, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
Rio Tinto bolsters investment in Tom Price (0) March 1, 2021 Rio Tinto has spent over $500 million to develop the Greater Tom Price iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Australia delivers record gold output amid COVID-19 (0) March 1, 2021 The Australian gold mining sector has set a new production record with 327 tonnes in 2020 despite the challenges of the year, according to gold consultants Surbiton Associates.
Pilbara rock the key to life on Mars (0) March 1, 2021 The search for life on Mars has taken a huge step forward, with NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance touching down on the red planet.
Demand for Australia’s critical minerals to jump: Austrade (0) March 1, 2021 The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has flagged strong demand for critical minerals following indications that the United States plans to develop renewable energy facilities and extensive electric vehicle ...
Red River marks Hillgrove restart with first gold pour (0) March 1, 2021 Red River Resources has poured first gold at the Hillgrove gold mine in New South Wales after completing the acquisition in 2019.
Lucapa recovers third 100+ carat diamond for 2021 (0) February 26, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has discovered a 114-carat white diamond from the Lulo alluvial diamond mine in Angola, Africa.
Atlas Iron trucks first Sanjiv Ridge iron ore (0) February 26, 2021 Atlas Iron has hauled its first shipment of iron ore from the Sanjiv Ridge operation in Western Australia ahead of schedule.
Coronado reinforces positive coal outlook (0) February 26, 2021 Coronado Resources is expecting demand from international markets for its metallurgical coal will climb 14 per cent by 2030.
Swift secures AngloGold, Atlas Iron contracts (0) February 26, 2021 AngloGold Ashanti and Atlas Iron have awarded entertainment contracts to Swift Media for their Western Australian mine villages.
MACA wins $95m Ramelius contract (0) February 26, 2021 MACA has won its third contract in four years with Ramelius Resources, this time at the Tampia gold project in Western Australia.
Lynas 2025 growth vision on track (0) February 26, 2021 Lynas Corporation has taken steps towards achieving its 2025 growth vision after securing funding to develop its Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility in Western Australia.
Gold royalty offsets Fosterville cost improvement (0) February 26, 2021 Kirkland Lake Gold has felt the impact of Victoria’s gold royalty, with its all-in sustaining costs at the Fosterville mine increasing by 7 per cent during 2020.
Nevada replaces WA as top investment destination (0) February 25, 2021 Western Australia has been removed from its top position in investment attractiveness, falling to fourth position, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual global survey of mining and exploration companies for ...
Coates Hire kicks off Clontarf commitment (0) February 25, 2021 Coates Hire, Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions company, has launched its investment into The Clontarf Foundation with a visit to Clontarf’s Endeavour Academy, part of Endeavour Sports High in ...
Horizon pours first gold in Boorara trial (0) February 25, 2021 Horizon Minerals has completed its final milling campaign from trial mining at the Boorara gold mine in Western Australia, with an updated mineral resource estimate to be released this year.
Sandfire praises DeGrussa performance during copper surge (0) February 25, 2021 Sandfire Resources has welcomed rising copper prices amid its transition towards becoming an international miner.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 25, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Northern Star Resources, Fortescue Metals Group, Macmahon Holdings and more.
BHP to assess rock fall at Aboriginal heritage site (0) February 25, 2021 BHP has launched a joint investigation with the Banjima people into the cause of a rock fall which occurred last month at a registered Aboriginal site in the Pilbara region ...
Iluka taps into rare earths growth (0) February 25, 2021 Iluka Resources managing director Tom O’Leary regards the company’s rare earths position as an “important and exciting opportunity” for the mineral sands company.
Load volume scanner market experiences strong growth despite global economic downturn (0) February 25, 2021 The world continues to struggle under the social strain and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many industries negatively impacted and some devastated. However, amidst the economic doom and ...
Western Areas tempers guidance after slow first half (0) February 24, 2021 Western Areas has revised its production guidance after the Flying Fox zone at the Forrestania nickel project in Western Australia was affected by resequencing last year.
Gold Fields partners with Mobilaris at Granny Smith (0) February 24, 2021 Gold Fields is continuing to innovate at the Granny Smith gold mine in Western Australia, this time through the use of Mobilaris’ digital solutions. The underground mine, located almost 750km north-east ...
Silver Mines raises project sale condition (0) February 24, 2021 Silver Mines has requested a bigger upfront payment from Thomson Resources for the sale of the Webbs and Conrad silver and polymetallic projects in New South Wales.
Lucapa finds massive white diamond at Mothae (0) February 24, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 215-carat diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
Newcrest, BHP among NSW job boosters (0) February 24, 2021 Gold, iron ore and coal mining companies have helped deliver an additional 1300 jobs to New South Wales’ mining sector in 2019-20.
Iron ore exports sink in January: ABS (0) February 24, 2021 Australia’s iron ore exports have declined following port shutdowns in Port Hedland due to cyclone concerns, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
BMA grants Caval Ridge maintenance contract (0) February 24, 2021 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has awarded a contract to Jord International to address a maintenance hazard during filter press repairs at the Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland.
Macmahon maintains positive post-COVID outlook (0) February 23, 2021 Macmahon Holdings has maintained a $7 billion tender pipeline despite a slower first half of the 2021 fiscal year.
IMARC 2021 to return as outdoor event (0) February 23, 2021 The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is set to transition to an in-person event at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Victoria after holding an online event in 2020.
MCA maps out vaccine priorities for resources sector (0) February 23, 2021 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has identified resource sector workforce sub-groups which will be given priority COVID-19 vaccinations.
Monadelphous confident in future contract security (0) February 23, 2021 Monadelphous has flagged lithium, gold, copper and nickel as prospective areas to secure future contracts for the company, off the back of almost $1 billion in revenue for the first ...
Copper climbs to near-decade high (0) February 23, 2021 Copper has reached its highest price on the London Metal Exchange since September 2011 after an 11th straight monthly gain.
Position Partners acquires Imex for laser positioning technology (0) February 23, 2021 Position Partners has strengthened its supply of laser positioning and levelling equipment after acquiring Australian-based company Imex.
Innovative mining leaders take the stage for Austmine 2021 (0) February 23, 2021 Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence Mining Innovation Conference & Exhibition is set to open the stage to a host of high-calibre guest speakers, including David Moult, who took on the role ...
Anglo American shuts Moranbah North amid gas threat (0) February 23, 2021 Anglo American has evacuated its workforce from the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland due to rising gas levels behind the mine’s longwall.
Syrah to resume Balama operation (0) February 22, 2021 Syrah Resources is set to restart production at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique as local COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
MACA flags Sino Iron project extension potential (0) February 22, 2021 MACA is set to secure a three year project extension at CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron operation at Cape Preston in Western Australia.
Shortage in global iron ore supply to stay: Rio Tinto (0) February 22, 2021 Rio Tinto is anticipating another strong year for iron ore in 2021 due to sustained demand from steel producers.
Newmont to uplift Australian production (0) February 22, 2021 Newmont expects to produce over 1.3 million ounces of gold from its Australian operations this year, with the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia as the top contributor.
Pilbara Minerals CEO expects acceleration in lithium recovery (0) February 22, 2021 Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Ken Brinsden has noted a quick recovery in the lithium raw material supply chain, underpinning the company’s production increase.
What makes ATG gloves different? (0) February 22, 2021 ATG’s technology platforms are continuously developed by a core team that matches market research and marketing analysis with the latest technological developments.
Pilbara rock touches down on Mars (0) February 19, 2021 A rock from Marble Bar in Western Australia’s Pilbara region could hold the key to confirming if there was life on Mars
Rio Tinto freight agreement connects Pilbara with Asia (0) February 19, 2021 Rio Tinto will be able to ship its Western Australian iron ore directly to Singapore thanks to a new commercial freight shipping service.
Fenix conquers shipment hurdles (0) February 19, 2021 Fenix Resources has set sail with its maiden iron ore shipment from the Iron Ridge project in Western Australia after overcoming mechanical issues.
Greatland targets next Havieron-style discovery (0) February 19, 2021 Greatland Gold has applied for an exploration license that holds a similar magnetic target to the Havieron project in the Paterson Region of Western Australia.
Government strategy to drive resources jobs (0) February 19, 2021 The Australian Government has developed a strategy to give Australian workers the skills they need to meet future demand for jobs in the resources sector.
South32 to resolve Dendrobium setback (0) February 19, 2021 South32 has withdrawn its guidance for the Dendrobium coal mine extension in New South Wales after the state’s Independent Planning Commission blocked the extension project earlier this month.
OceanaGold anticipates gold production wave (0) February 19, 2021 OceanaGold is expecting its gold production to increase by 20 per cent this year to between 340,000 to 380,000 ounces.
Fortescue to slow Iron Bridge development (0) February 18, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group will continue limited project works on critical path items on the Iron Bridge magnetite project during the next 12 weeks, following a review to the project’s finances.
OZ Minerals hones in on 2021 copper growth (0) February 18, 2021 OZ Minerals is expecting major growth from its Australian assets this year off the back of strong production at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) February 18, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Ora Banda Mining, Carpentaria Resources, Yandal Resources and more.
Rio Tinto targets green future for long-term success (0) February 18, 2021 Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jakob Stausholm has flagged greening the company’s operations and repairing relationships with Traditional Owners as key priorities for 2021.
NRW to strengthen presence in critical minerals (0) February 18, 2021 NRW chief executive and managing director Jules Pemberton is anticipating further growth to its minerals, energy and technologies (MET) capabilities following the takeover of Primero Group.
Bellevue plots construction of WA gold mine (0) February 18, 2021 Bellevue Gold has completed a stage one feasibility study (FS) for its namesake project in Western Australia, with the first gold pour targeted towards the end of 2022.
Wesfarmers, SQM commit to $1.8bn Mt Holland project (0) February 18, 2021 Wesfarmers and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) have pulled the trigger on the $US1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) Mt Holland lithium project in Western Australia.
Nickel prices rocket to six-year high (0) February 17, 2021 Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have reached their highest point since September 2014 off the back of battery demand predictions in 2021.
Liebherr, ThoroughTec ink training simulator agreement (0) February 17, 2021 Liebherr Mining has teamed up with ThoroughTec Simulation to provide operators with advanced training stimulators to safely enhance their skills with heavy mining equipment.
Tight supply and demand of iron ore to stay: BHP (0) February 17, 2021 BHP expects iron ore demand will remain strong due to increases in Chinese steelmaker activity.
Whitehaven renews sales contracts despite soft market (0) February 17, 2021 Whitehaven Coal has reported a 79 per cent decline in its earnings during the second half of last year on the prior corresponding period due to the pressures of low ...
St Barbara prepares Gwalia comeback (0) February 17, 2021 St Barbara is plotting a strategy to increase production at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia after output fell in 2020 due to a series of challenges.
Fortescue leadership cull amid Iron Bridge fallout (0) February 17, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed that its chief operating officer and two company directors have resigned following a review of the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Evolution pursues Cowal, Red Lake expansion (0) February 17, 2021 Evolution Mining has boosted its ore reserves by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year following expansion of its inventory at the Cowal underground gold mine in New South Wales.
Gruyere JV to raise gold production (0) February 16, 2021 Gold Road Resources expects gold production at the Gruyere mine in Western Australia to reach up to 300,000 ounces this year.
Maximus webs out Redback gold plans (0) February 16, 2021 Maximus Resources has unearthed gold grades as high as 48.4 grams per tonne at the Redback deposit near Western Australian gold and nickel mining district, Kambalda.
Victorian mining industry value climbs (0) February 16, 2021 Victoria’s gold industry production value has jumped by almost $1 billion in the past year, according to Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report 2019-2020.
Image flags lower Boonanarring production (0) February 16, 2021 Image Resources has set a lower production target at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia in 2021 despite hitting last year’s guidance.
BHP to strengthen iron ore assets amid price uncertainty (0) February 16, 2021 BHP has constructed 90 per cent of the South Flank iron ore project in Western Australia, keeping the development on track to start production by mid 2021.
SRG Global locks in $150m Fortescue contract (0) February 16, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a five-year, $150 million contract for maintenance and shutdown services across its rail and port sites in Western Australia to SRG Global.