Future of critical minerals gets $2 billion boost (0) September 29, 2021 The Australian Government will establish a $2 billion loan facility to assist the development of the nation’s commercial critical minerals projects.
Hume Coal to offload property after mine rejection (0) September 29, 2021 Hume Coal has put its New South Wales property on the market after its associated underground coal mine was disapproved by the state’s Independent Planning Commission.
Victoria to pull its head from the mineral sands: MCA (0) September 28, 2021 The Victorian mineral sands industry presents a figurative gold mine for those in a position to dip their toes in, but regulation and approvals remain a barrier to success in ...
Billion-year-old geology locates critical minerals (0) September 28, 2021 Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered how a billion-year-old geological mystery could help to locate the critical minerals of today.
The dual challenge Australian mining faces today (0) September 28, 2021 The prospect of digital mining brings with it a swathe of questions, and it’s not just about achieving the desires of increased productivity and reduced downtime.
Bird in the electric mine helps Sandvik breathe easy (0) September 28, 2021 Sandvik has rolled out a new campaign emphasising the rapid deployment of electrified machinery and the advancement of the electric mine.
Andromeda ramps up to first Great White production (0) September 28, 2021 Andromeda Metals has upgraded its Streaky Bay pilot plant at the Great White project in South Australia as the company eyes its first commercial produce of halloysite-kaolin.
Primero taking Core Lithium to the Finniss line (0) September 28, 2021 Primero has secured a contract to construct Core Lithium’s Finniss Dense Media Separation plant at the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Glencore entertains offers for CSA copper mine (0) September 27, 2021 Glencore has confirmed that it has received interest in the CSA copper mine in New South Wales – an asset the company has been trying to offload since 2015.
Australia and India take next step in mining partnership (0) September 27, 2021 Australia and India have discussed opportunities in coal technology, skills development, and business-to-business collaboration at a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on ‘Coal and Mines’.
Vitrinite gets green light for Vulcan coal mine (0) September 27, 2021 Vitrinite has received approval for its Vulcan mine complex, paving the way for a nine-million-tonne metallurgical coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Mining accelerates with Covid-induced transformation (0) September 27, 2021 The mining industry is on an upward trajectory of electrification and social licence, as it continues to shake off a turbulent history, according to a State of Play report.
Senex stars for 29Metals with Capricorn signing (0) September 24, 2021 29Metals has awarded Senex Energy with a gas supply agreement at the Capricorn copper mine in Far North Queensland, locking in 2.5 petajoules of natural gas over three years.
Bowen Rail on track for Bravus coal delivery (0) September 24, 2021 Bowen Rail Company has stepped closer to transporting its first coal for Bravus Mining and Resources’ in Queensland with the arrival of its new locomotives.
Job listings lengthen for embattled mining industry (0) September 24, 2021 Mining job listings online have risen in contrast to the rest of Australia’s decline, as several states continue to battle a skills shortage.
AusIMM scholarships help develop future leaders (0) September 24, 2021 Australian students with a passion for the mining sector are urged to apply for the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s (AusIMM) 2022 Education Endowment Fund (EEF) scholarships.
Inspections continue at Woods Point following earthquake (0) September 23, 2021 White Rock continues to undergo safety inspections at its Woods Point gold mine following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mansfield yesterday.
Mining industry riding out labour force issues: ABS (0) September 23, 2021 The mining industry saw a drop in employed people from May to August 2021, as more staff worked zero hours, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Fortescue restructures for future in greener resources (0) September 23, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has restructured its executive team with four appointments expanding its capacity from purely iron ore into green renewables and resources more broadly.
Komatsu contract accelerates Hillgrove at Kanmantoo (0) September 23, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has signed a contract with Joy Global to establish a portal, decline and drill platforms at its Kanmantoo copper mine in SA.
Weir clears the air with solvent-free adhesive (0) September 23, 2021 Weir Minerals has manufactured a new range of adhesive for rubber lining which uses zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in a first for the mining industry.
Core Lithium taps Lucas for inaugural Finniss contract (0) September 23, 2021 Core Lithium has awarded a three-year contract to Lucas Total Control Solutions for the provision of mining services at its Finniss Lithium Project.
Earthquake halts operations at Victorian gold mine (0) September 22, 2021 White Rock Minerals has had to suspend underground operations at its Woods Point gold project after a magnitude six earthquake struck near Mansfield in Victoria.
Iron ore price brings growing business back to Earth (0) September 22, 2021 Iron ore prices have dropped below $US100 per tonne for the first time since early November 2020, bringing promising Australian projects to unfeasible standstills.
Universities combine to streamline critical mineral mining (0) September 22, 2021 Curtin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have joined forces to help Australian mining companies better identify, characterise and extract critical minerals with a focus on sustainability.
Stirred mills strengthen Metso Outotec offering (0) September 22, 2021 Metso Ouotec has added complete stirred mill plants to its range of concentrator plants, increasing efficiency with features like hydrocyclones, and analysers.
Cradle to grave assessment to improve mining impacts: study (0) September 22, 2021 Researchers have found a holistic ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach to mining life cycle assessments could substantially improve an operation’s environment impacts and feasibility.
Fair Work Commission confirms coal worker pay rise (0) September 22, 2021 The Fair Work Commission has reviewed the Black Coal Mining Industry Award to find the workforce will be receiving a pay rise, subject to final approvals.
MinRes takes on flagship Swift Access technology (0) September 22, 2021 Mineral Resources (MinRes) will be the first mining company to trial Swift Media’s new entertainment and communications product, Swift Access.
How industry is navigating renewable hurdles (0) September 21, 2021 Industry leaders in mining and energy reveal how sustainable solutions like energy storage and modular solar power will enable a clean energy transition.
Gold Fields to trial Sandvik EVs in production study (0) September 21, 2021 Gold Fields’ St Ives operation in WA will become the first Australian mine to receive the new Sandvik LH518B 18-tonne BEV underground loader.
MetRes delivers first coal at Millennium (0) September 21, 2021 MetRes and associated company M Mining have struck first coal from their Mavis Downs pit at the Millennium Mine in central Queensland.
Pilbara Ports eyes off iron ore at Ashburton (0) September 21, 2021 The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has begun investigating the trade of iron ore at the Port of Ashburton in Western Australia, in response to increased exports.
Queensland leaders forced to focus on workers (0) September 21, 2021 Queensland’s resources sector has rated skilled employee retention as a top priority, just 12 months after it was bottom of the list for most industry leaders, a new report showed.
Sino Iron operations resume following incident (0) September 21, 2021 Operations at CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron mine in Western Australia have recommenced following suspension on Friday due to an incident involving a 52-year-old maintenance worker.
Hitachi launches flagship EX8000-7 excavator (0) September 20, 2021 Hitachi has revealed its new EX8000-7 excavator, designed to deliver the utmost power in the most challenging mining conditions.
MINExpo wrap-up: Mining’s latest products revealed (0) September 20, 2021 As the 2021 MINExpo International Conference wraps up for another year, Australian Mining reflects on the innovations and equipment unveiled in Las Vegas.
Austin Engineering inks first-ever deal with NRW (0) September 20, 2021 Austin Engineering will provide truck bodies to NRW Holdings’ Civil & Mining division as part of new contracts the company signed in August.
Rio Tinto triples solar for Weipa mine and township (0) September 20, 2021 Rio Tinto has contracted EDL to build, own and operate a 4MW solar plant and 4MW battery storage at its Weipa bauxite operation in far north Queensland.
AllightSykes powers WA Kaolin at Wickepin (0) September 17, 2021 AllightSykes has supplied WA Kaolin with three synchronised FG Wilson 550kVA generators, enabling the stage 1 build for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
China continues to ravage iron ore prices, miners (0) September 17, 2021 Iron ore prices have dropped to a 10-month low as China made further calls to slow steel production, causing major and minor iron ore miners alike to feel the effects ...
Weir Minerals and Andritz consolidate tailings ties (0) September 17, 2021 Weir Minerals and Andritz signed an agreement at MINExpo 2021, as the two continue provide equipment and solutions for tailings management in the mining.
Newmont locks in five more years with K2fly (0) September 17, 2021 Newmont has renewed its ties with software company K2fly, enabling the latter to continue providing its resource governance solution to the gold miner for a further five years.
Industry leaders challenge electric mine design (0) September 17, 2021 Major miners such as OZ Minerals, IGO, South 32 and Evolution Mining have launched the Electric Mine Simulation challenge.
Rio Tinto, Queensland Alumina aid red mud research (0) September 17, 2021 The University of Queensland has partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to turn bauxite residue known as red mud into a plant sustaining soil.
Renascor secures Federal support for Siviour graphite (0) September 17, 2021 Renascor Resources has received Major Project Status for its $209 million Siviour graphite project in SA, advancing its efforts to become a major supplier.
Honeymoon not over as Boss eyes uranium production (0) September 16, 2021 Boss Energy has welcomed Process E&I to the mothballed Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
Whitehaven Vickery extension gets Federal nod (0) September 16, 2021 Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension has got the go ahead by the Federal Government after an approval process that spanned five years.
Hastings takes one step closer to Yangibana plant (0) September 16, 2021 Hastings Technology Metals has received permission from DevelopmentWA to undertake feasibility studies on a hydrometallurgical plant for its Yangibana rare earths project.
MACA wins $70m Pilbara Minerals contract extension (0) September 16, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has renewed its mining services contract with MACA at the Pilgangoora Lithium Project for a further 12 months.
Liebherr, ABB envision electrified trolley support (0) September 16, 2021 Liebherr has partnered with ABB for the development of mine electrification technologies, with a particular focus on trolley support.
Saint Elmo green lit in first for Queensland vanadium (0) September 16, 2021 Multicom Resources’ $250 million Saint Elmo vanadium mine in North West Queensland has been given the go-ahead with construction to begin next year.
Orica’s new 4D explosives technology reduces costs (0) September 15, 2021 Orica has launched 4D at MINExpo 2021, its new bulk explosives technology enabling customers to target specific blast outcomes in real-time.
Roy Hill on track with battery powered locomotive purchase (0) September 15, 2021 Roy Hill will purchase the world’s first fully battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive from Pittsburgh-based Wabtec, transforming the cost of transporting iron ore from pit to port.
Schlam welcomes newest board member David Hazlett (0) September 15, 2021 Schlam has appointed a new member to the board of directors, David Haslett, to drive sustainable strategy across the company’s mining products and services.
Rio Tinto to trial Caterpillar haul trucks at Gudai-Darri (0) September 15, 2021 Rio Tinto will be the first to deploy Caterpillar’s 793 zero-emission autonomous haul trucks, once development is complete at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Gregory Crinum incident halts re-establishment (0) September 15, 2021 Operations have been suspended until further notice at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland, following an incident involving two underground miners.
Fortescue sets record with mining services contract (0) September 15, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group and members of the Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to develop new mines at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub operations in Western Australia.
Epiroc rig reveal adds muscle above and below ground (0) September 14, 2021 Epiroc has released a raft of new equipment, including the Pit Viper 291 drill rig and two Boltec rock reinforcement drill rigs, the M10 and the E10.
BHP adds 40 million tonnes to Port Hedland throughput (0) September 14, 2021 BHP Iron Ore has received authorisation to increase shiploading throughput at its Port Hedland premises from 290 million tonnes per year to 330 million tonnes per year.
Timber workers can fill mining skills shortage: AMEC (0) September 14, 2021 Forestry and timber industry workers could be used to fill positions in the WA mining sector, as proposed by the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.
Calidus locks in $210 million Macmahon contract (0) September 14, 2021 Calidus Resources has hired Macmahon to undertake open cut mining at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia in preparation for first production next year.
St Barbara looks to fill the mill to uplift Leonora (0) September 13, 2021 St Barbara has outlined a strategy focused on exploration and increased throughput to extend the mine life of its Leonora gold operations in Western Australia.
Queensland Alumina upgrades plant with Siemens technology (0) September 13, 2021 Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) has ordered five medium-voltage variable speed drives (VSDs) from Siemens as the company continues to advance its alumina refining process.
Moon mining robots to be trained for autonomy (0) September 13, 2021 A research team from the University of Arizona has received $US500,000 ($679,217) from NASA for a moon mining technique using swarms of autonomous robots.
Caval Ridge extension on the cards for BMA (0) September 13, 2021 The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has begun developing extension applications at its Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland, proposing an extra 31 years of mine life for the Horse Pit. ...
OZ Minerals invests in mining innovation and flexibility (0) September 13, 2021 OZ Minerals have revealed the companies selected to participate in its Scalable and Adaptable Mining Challenge – an initiative aimed at fostering innovative solutions for integrated mine design.
Common mining waste produces hydrogen at QUT (0) September 10, 2021 Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found a use for a mining by-product in hydrogen fuel and lithium-ion batteries.
Byrnecut secures landmark contract at Abra (0) September 10, 2021 Byrnecut has finalised a four-year contract with Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining that will see the company commence portal and decline development at the Abra Base Metals Project.
Lessons on leading through uncertainty with Nadja West (0) September 10, 2021 While it’s tempting to view the pandemic as a one-off event that will act as a turning point in our history, it is instead serving to accelerate industry trends that ...
Carmichael jobs on offer as Bravus recommits to MacKellar (0) September 10, 2021 Bravus Mining and Resources has extended its contract with MacKellar Group for a further five years that will see the family-owned business continue its work at the Carmichael coal mine ...
Komatsu to teleoperate excavator at MINExpo (0) September 10, 2021 Komatsu will give a sneak peek of its remote-controlled hydraulic excavator at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, operating its PC7000-11 from over 600km away.
Resource royalties return record revenue for WA (0) September 10, 2021 Record contributions from the mining and resources sector have helped lift Western Australia to a State Budget surplus of $5.6 billion.
Epiroc VA20 drill rig satisfies safety and hip-pocket (0) September 9, 2021 Epiroc has released the VA20 drill rig for affordable flexibility and productivity, with modular components allowing for 280 metres of drilling depth.
New Century zinc exploits receive Senex gas boost (0) September 9, 2021 Senex will provide New Century Resources seven petajoules (PJ) of natural gas over the next three years to support the mining company’s zinc production.
Red 5 continues KOTH hype as first gold approaches (0) September 9, 2021 Red 5 has continued attracting attention at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with Minister Bill Johnston paying a visit before first production next year.
Sandvik adds AutoCycle to autonomous drill rig (0) September 9, 2021 Sandvik has unveiled AutoCycle as part of its AutoMine Surface Drilling suite, for the remote control of multiple drill rigs at the touch of a button.
SafetyCulture endorses video analysis software (0) September 8, 2021 Provider of mobile safety solutions, Safety Culture, has invested big in world-leading artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics platform Unleash live, to enhance workplace safety.
Burgundy buy to produce Fancy diamonds from the rough (0) September 8, 2021 Burgundy Diamond Mines has made its first purchase of third-party rough diamonds to be sent to its purpose-built cut and polish facility in Perth, Western Australia.
Local government agencies push for Fringe Benefits Tax reform (0) September 8, 2021 A consortium of local government authorities from around Australia are lobbying for regional housing support in response to the issues of housing affordability and living costs in Australia’s mining communities.
MRIWA boosted by additional funding from WA (0) September 8, 2021 The Western Australia Government is contributing an additional $6 million to the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) across the next four years until 2024-25.
Lake Wells microgrid creates greenest SOP project (0) September 8, 2021 Australian Potash has selected PWR Hybrid to build, own and operate a 35MW hybrid renewable microgrid at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in WA.
NRW’s Primero wins $290 million contract at Mt Holland (0) September 8, 2021 NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Primero Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at Covalent Lithium’s Mt Holland concentrator project in Western Australia.
Curtin bridges gap between Australian mining and technology (0) September 8, 2021 Researchers from Curtin University have begun studying the viability of broadband fibre optic acoustic sensing technology in Australian mining applications.
New ABB technology holds the key to digital mining (0) September 8, 2021 ABB has launched its ABB Ability eMine, a new portfolio of electrification technologies set to fully facilitate all-electric mines from mine to port.
Sandvik’s latest OptiMine integrates ‘brain’ and ‘nervous system’ (0) September 8, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled the latest in mine optimisation, integrating Newtrax into the latest OptiMine for a comprehensive solution in digital processing.
Position Partners with USQ for spatial science equipment (0) September 8, 2021 Position Partners has allowed the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to upgrade its technology fleet for over 650 survey and spatial science students.
WA Govt outlines resources priorities with strategic report (0) September 7, 2021 The Western Australian Government has released its mineral and petroleum resources development strategy, prioritising six points including regional areas, exploration, and streamlined approvals.
Sandvik upgrades its Leopard DI650i drill rig (0) September 7, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has added an option for reverse circulation (RC) sampling to its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig.
New MPS technology to further unlock precious metals (0) September 7, 2021 Western Australia company Mining and Process Solutions (MPS) is developing new glycine heap leaching technology with the aim to unlock significant value from copper oxides, gold and nickel ores.
Risk and reward for Australian critical minerals: KPMG (0) September 7, 2021 KPMG has outlined a rising lack of trust and increased competition as risk factors for the Australian minerals industry, with plenty of opportunity arising as a result, according to its ...
Mastermyne acquisition expands hard rock services (0) September 7, 2021 Mastermyne has acquired PYBAR Mining Services for $47 million to expand its offering in hard rock mining, while proposing a name change to better reflect the business.
State-of-the-art gas plant installed at Davyhurst gold mine (0) September 7, 2021 Aggreko has introduced its new efficient gas engines at a Western Australia gold mine as the company continue their support of low-emission mining projects.
Prominent Hill operations resume after incident (0) September 6, 2021 Operations at the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia are resuming progressively following suspension on Sunday afternoon due to the fatal injury of a Byrnecut employee working underground.
NRW reveals $120 million Golding contract win (0) September 6, 2021 NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a five-year contract extension with Southern Cross Fertilisers, extending Golding’s mining contract at Phosphate Hill until 2026.
Haver & Boecker seal bagging deal with WA Kaolin (0) September 6, 2021 Haver & Boecker Australia has been contracted by WA Kaolin to supply a valve bag filling machine to the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
High-tech research to enhance drill core sampling (0) September 6, 2021 Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have partnered with Minalyze to build a laboratory for non-destructive compositional analysis of drill core samples.
Thiess recognised for Mount Pleasant rehabilitation (0) September 6, 2021 Thiess has been highlighted for its best-practice rehabilitation at the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales by the state’s Resources Regulator.
COVID Safe Commute Plan: Improving employee tracking and safety (0) September 6, 2021 Queensland remote worker management software company JESI have announced its Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan, a new technology platform that allows workers to digitally log their journeys to and from ...
Newcrest receives government grant for long-range network (0) September 3, 2021 The Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative has revealed its 11th round of recipients, with 22 projects sharing in $47 million in grants.
Australian trade backed by coal: ABS (0) September 3, 2021 Thermal and coking coal production have helped the overall balance of goods and services to record levels in July, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) trade data.
GR Engineering to start construction works at Mt Ida (0) September 3, 2021 GR Engineering has secured a $73 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Aurenne Alt Resources at the Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia.
The project is expected to ...
Tasmanian Budget backs exploration and diversity (0) September 3, 2021 The Tasmanian Government has given mining a boost in its Budget for 2021-22 with further investment in the Exploration Drilling Grant initiative and the Geoscience initiative.
Rio Tinto vaccination blitz now underway (0) September 3, 2021 Rio Tinto has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination blitz in the Pilbara with appointments now available in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
New MTG distribution centre opens in Australia (0) September 3, 2021 Metalogenia (MTG) is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution centre, located in Perth, Western Australia.
Its establishment is part of the company’s strategy to improve its global supply ...
Making sustainability achievable and profitable (0) September 3, 2021 Mining is moving steadily towards a goal of net zero carbon emissions, with players big and small rethinking their approach to sustainability.
Capricorn excited by early Karlawinda production (0) September 2, 2021 After the Karlawinda Gold project poured first gold on June 30, the Capricorn Metals operation has continued to grow with continuous processing throughout August.
The dotted line: August’s biggest contracts (0) September 2, 2021 Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at NRW Holdings, Thiess, Macmahon and Monadelphous.
OceanaGold resumes in NZ after copping COVID shutdowns (0) September 2, 2021 OceanaGold has recommenced operations at its Macrae and Waihi gold operations in New Zealand, after COVID-19 spikes caused their shutdown from mid-August.
BCI awards $16 million pump contract at Mardie (0) September 2, 2021 BCI Minerals has granted a $16 million contract to Western Australian company Ertech’s Geomarine business for the construction of a main seawater pump structure at its Mardie Salt and Potash ...
Mandatory vaccination on the table at BHP (0) September 2, 2021 BHP has considered a mandatory vaccination policy for its Australian workplaces, as it rolls out 300 AstraZeneca voluntary vaccines at the Mount Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.
HARTING is a powerful partner for future-proof power, data and signal transmission (0) September 2, 2021 Globalisation, demographic change and climate issues – these megatrends are having a major impact on industry. Tomorrow’s manufacturing must also be more strongly converted to energy efficiency and sustainability.
HARTING is ...
New report shows Celsius Resources is undervalued (0) September 2, 2021 A new research report by international research analysts ARC has revealed ASX listed copper-gold mining company Celsius Resources is undervalued.
Autonomous training milestone for Rio Tinto and WesTrac (0) September 1, 2021 More than 100 Rio Tinto employees have completed Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie over the past six months in preparation for work ...
National Group helps clients safeguard against post-COVID equipment shortages (0) September 1, 2021 Mining companies need to plan their equipment-rental needs further in advance to safeguard against potential supply shortages when COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd says.
Fortescue closes in on hydrogen-powered haul truck roll out (0) September 1, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group will look to roll out its new hydrogen-powered haul truck in the second half of this decade with the company having commenced testing of the new vehicle.
Loudoun Weir project preserves QLD tin mining history (0) September 1, 2021 A heritage-listed piece of Australia’s tin mining history has been preserved through a $95,000 Queensland Department of Resources project.
OZ Minerals leads waste management initiative (0) September 1, 2021 OZ Minerals has announced a new initiative called the Waste to Value Challenge which will gather ideas from across the industry to address issues of extraction and processing waste.
Kanmantoo racing towards restart, Hillgrove says (0) September 1, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has revealed opportunities to expand the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, will a decline to commence in late 2021.
BHP backs local business at Olympic Dam (0) September 1, 2021 BHP has increased its value to local communities at the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia, including a refuelling contract for Indigenous-owned business, Zancott Knight.
State government blocks new NSW coal project (0) September 1, 2021 An application for a new coal mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the state’s Independent Planning Commission, with the project’s potential impacts deemed to outweigh its benefits.
Atlas Iron awards unprecedented contract for Indigenous business (0) August 31, 2021 Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has handed a joint venture mining contract to Ozland and East West Pilbara (EWP) at its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Exploration booming across the board, ABS finds (0) August 31, 2021 Gold, iron ore, copper and minerals have all seen increased exploration expenditure in 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which affirmed a positive outlook for the Australian ...
BHP, Cat combine for sustainable mining trucks (0) August 31, 2021 BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.
Hillgrove to trial Komatsu cutting machine at Kanmantoo (0) August 31, 2021 Hillgrove Resources has received a grant from the South Australian Government to trial Komatsu’s latest underground mining technology at its Kanmantoo copper mine.
Swick to test first fully electric diamond drill in WA (0) August 31, 2021 Drilling contractor Swick Mining Services will test the first prototype of its Gen3 E-Rig at a Western Australian client’s site in October this year.
Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI drive tire inspection technology (0) August 31, 2021 Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has joined forces with tech specialists Pitcrew AI to create a new automated solution for the detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire ...
Aggreko goes deeper with latest bulk air cooler (0) August 31, 2021 Aggreko has released its latest modular bulk air coolers (BACs) for underground mines which are twice as big and three times more effective than the previous model.
New initiative to educate next generation of miners (0) August 30, 2021 A new campaign has been launched as part of National Skills Week to educate school leavers about industry insights, related life skills and the different career paths into the mining ...
BHP kicking COVID goals at Mt Arthur (0) August 30, 2021 BHP has become the first company to rollout voluntary workplace vaccine delivery in the New South Wales resources sector, as the Mount Arthur coal mine administered 5000 rapid antigen tests.
Australia surpasses China in gold production (0) August 30, 2021 Australian gold production for the first half of 2021 was four tonnes more than China’s figures for the same period, according to Melbourne consulting group Surbiton Associates.
NSW mining pipeline flows with record metals projects (0) August 30, 2021 The NSW Minerals Council has assessed the growth potential of the state’s mining projects pipeline, with 32 projects underway at various stages.
ICMM paving the way for improved water reporting (0) August 27, 2021 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
Old protein finds new use detecting rare earth elements (0) August 27, 2021 Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered a new way to detect terbium, a valuable rare earth element, in difficult environments like acid mine waste.
Intertek minerals laboratory to tackle global testing backlog (0) August 27, 2021 Global product analysis company Intertek has officially opened one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced minerals laboratories in Perth, Western Australia.
New research paving the way for post-mining land transformations (0) August 27, 2021 The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) has released its research priorities for the next three years, outlining renewed pathways and studies to improve post-mining transitions.
World-first Magneto-EX robot to revolutionise mine capability (0) August 27, 2021 The new Magneto-EX robot is the first device to be developed that’s suitable for use for hazardous area inspections, optimising data capture capabilities and safety on mine sites.
POSCO continues Australian investment with Renascor offtake (0) August 27, 2021 Australia’s critical minerals sector has received further offshore backing after Renascor Resources entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery manufacturer POSCO.
Health and safety a priority for rescheduled IMARC (0) August 26, 2021 The 2021 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has been rescheduled to be held next year due to travel and gathering restrictions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
Hastings gets an early start on Yangibana project (0) August 26, 2021 Hastings Technology Metals has begun site works on its Yangibana rare earths project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
CR Mining’s GRIPAssist: Ensuring GET safety and efficiency (0) August 26, 2021 The GRIPAssist is CR Mining’s revolutionary safety, maintenance and productivity solution designed to efficiently and safely remove and reposition ground engagement tools (GET) with a minimal requirement for human interaction, ...
The tech innovators strutting their stuff at MINExpo 2021 (0) August 26, 2021 Taking place from September 13-15, MINExpo welcomes the most ambitious innovators in the global mining industry, with cutting-edge equipment, services and technologies on display.
Miners rattled by COVID rollercoaster, survey says (0) August 26, 2021 Workers in the mining sector are feeling more overworked and insecure in their industry than the rest of the nation, according to an employee sentiment report from ELMO.
New bill a boon for NT mining industry (0) August 26, 2021 New reforms introduced by the Australian Government are paving the way for Northern Territory’s mining industry to grow and expand.
Bravus selects custom-built Ultrahaul tray at Carmichael (0) August 26, 2021 Bravus Mining & Resources has awarded SMW Group a contract for Ultrahaul mine truck trays and a bore field maintenance program at its Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
Iluka setting up WA for self-sufficient rare earths (0) August 26, 2021 Iluka Resources has continued to develop its Western Australian mineral sands operations, after Eneabba began phase two construction and Capel rebounded from a suspension in the first half of 2021.
Northern Star to focus on employee education in 2022 (0) August 25, 2021 Northern Star have pledged their commitment to advancing their employees, announcing several development and education initiatives for the 2022 financial year.
BMA accelerates electric vehicle capacity (0) August 25, 2021 The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has deployed light-duty battery electric vehicles and fast chargers at its Bowen Basin coal mines in Queensland.
New hydrogen plant for Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery (0) August 25, 2021 Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation are joining forces to explore the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone.
Cat 777G hits sweet spot in water truck solutions (0) August 25, 2021 Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System and MineStar Edge technology.
Alemlube hose reels present a safer option (0) August 25, 2021 Alemlube has launched its new HR90000 series, providing a more durable and functional hose reel for mine sites.
Macmahon welcomes $600m in mine cutbacks (0) August 25, 2021 Macmahon has welcomed the commissioning of significant bodies of work in 2021, as both the Tropicana and Telfer gold mines undergo mine altering cutbacks.
BHP training program an investment in WA workforce (0) August 25, 2021 Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating ...
WA commodities enable post-pandemic expansion (0) August 24, 2021 The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia has recognised commodities as the saviour of the state’s economy from the pandemic.
Incentives discussed for large energy consumers (0) August 24, 2021 The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
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Hay Point a laser focus for Perth METS company (0) August 24, 2021 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland.
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Rio Tinto commits to stamping out sexual harassment (0) August 23, 2021 Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating sexual harassment from its operations and acknowledges change is needed to eliminate it from the mining sector.
Newcrest sets date for molybdenum plant at Cadia (0) August 20, 2021 Newcrest Mining has continued to invest in its future as it revealed it has begun commissioning another plant at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales.
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Metso Outotec to supply sustainable flotation technology in WA (0) August 20, 2021 Metso Outotec is deploying its Concorde cell flotation technology for a “major nickel producer in Western Australia” with start-up of the new flotation cells set to commence in 2022.
ABS shows jobs and earnings ride COVID turbulence (0) August 20, 2021 Employment and wages have shown promising signs in the mining industry, with a return to record total full-time earnings, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report for May 2021.
Rio Tinto partners with WA Govt for vaccine plan (0) August 20, 2021 Rio Tinto will launch an industry-first COVID-19 vaccination program, targeting Western Australian communities in the Pilbara and the fly-in fly-out workforce from September.
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The Australian Government will establish a $2 billion loan facility to assist the development of the nation’s commercial critical minerals projects.
Hume Coal has put its New South Wales property on the market after its associated underground coal mine was disapproved by the state’s Independent Planning Commission.
The Victorian mineral sands industry presents a figurative gold mine for those in a position to dip their toes in, but regulation and approvals remain a barrier to success in ...
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered how a billion-year-old geological mystery could help to locate the critical minerals of today.
The prospect of digital mining brings with it a swathe of questions, and it’s not just about achieving the desires of increased productivity and reduced downtime.
CR Mining has teamed up with KBSS Engineering to deliver its custom-made conveyor systems to the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Sandvik has rolled out a new campaign emphasising the rapid deployment of electrified machinery and the advancement of the electric mine.
Partial discharge (PD) can be dangerous and expensive if not located and detected early on.
Andromeda Metals has upgraded its Streaky Bay pilot plant at the Great White project in South Australia as the company eyes its first commercial produce of halloysite-kaolin.
Primero has secured a contract to construct Core Lithium’s Finniss Dense Media Separation plant at the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.
Glencore has confirmed that it has received interest in the CSA copper mine in New South Wales – an asset the company has been trying to offload since 2015.
Australia and India have discussed opportunities in coal technology, skills development, and business-to-business collaboration at a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on ‘Coal and Mines’.
Vitrinite has received approval for its Vulcan mine complex, paving the way for a nine-million-tonne metallurgical coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has urged mining stakeholders to continue supporting the sector as it focusses on becoming a more sustainable industry.
The mining industry is on an upward trajectory of electrification and social licence, as it continues to shake off a turbulent history, according to a State of Play report.
29Metals has awarded Senex Energy with a gas supply agreement at the Capricorn copper mine in Far North Queensland, locking in 2.5 petajoules of natural gas over three years.
Bowen Rail Company has stepped closer to transporting its first coal for Bravus Mining and Resources’ in Queensland with the arrival of its new locomotives.
Mining job listings online have risen in contrast to the rest of Australia’s decline, as several states continue to battle a skills shortage.
Federal Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt explores the strength of Australia’s mining and resources sector despite COVID-19.
Australian students with a passion for the mining sector are urged to apply for the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s (AusIMM) 2022 Education Endowment Fund (EEF) scholarships.
The effort to better acknowledge First Nations peoples in the Australian mining industry is advancing as we see more Indigenous initiatives introduced.
White Rock continues to undergo safety inspections at its Woods Point gold mine following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mansfield yesterday.
Fortescue Metals Group has restructured its executive team with four appointments expanding its capacity from purely iron ore into green renewables and resources more broadly.
Hillgrove Resources has signed a contract with Joy Global to establish a portal, decline and drill platforms at its Kanmantoo copper mine in SA.
Weir Minerals has manufactured a new range of adhesive for rubber lining which uses zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in a first for the mining industry.
Core Lithium has awarded a three-year contract to Lucas Total Control Solutions for the provision of mining services at its Finniss Lithium Project.
White Rock Minerals has had to suspend underground operations at its Woods Point gold project after a magnitude six earthquake struck near Mansfield in Victoria.
Iron ore prices have dropped below $US100 per tonne for the first time since early November 2020, bringing promising Australian projects to unfeasible standstills.
Curtin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have joined forces to help Australian mining companies better identify, characterise and extract critical minerals with a focus on sustainability.
Metso Ouotec has added complete stirred mill plants to its range of concentrator plants, increasing efficiency with features like hydrocyclones, and analysers.
Researchers have found a holistic ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach to mining life cycle assessments could substantially improve an operation’s environment impacts and feasibility.
Mineral Resources (MinRes) will be the first mining company to trial Swift Media’s new entertainment and communications product, Swift Access.
Industry leaders in mining and energy reveal how sustainable solutions like energy storage and modular solar power will enable a clean energy transition.
Gold Fields’ St Ives operation in WA will become the first Australian mine to receive the new Sandvik LH518B 18-tonne BEV underground loader.
MetRes and associated company M Mining have struck first coal from their Mavis Downs pit at the Millennium Mine in central Queensland.
The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has begun investigating the trade of iron ore at the Port of Ashburton in Western Australia, in response to increased exports.
Operations at CITIC Pacific’s Sino Iron mine in Western Australia have recommenced following suspension on Friday due to an incident involving a 52-year-old maintenance worker.
As the world dashes towards greater digitalisation, the mining industry is setting itself up for increased automation and autonomy in its practices.
Hitachi has revealed its new EX8000-7 excavator, designed to deliver the utmost power in the most challenging mining conditions.
As the 2021 MINExpo International Conference wraps up for another year, Australian Mining reflects on the innovations and equipment unveiled in Las Vegas.
Austin Engineering will provide truck bodies to NRW Holdings’ Civil & Mining division as part of new contracts the company signed in August.
Rio Tinto has contracted EDL to build, own and operate a 4MW solar plant and 4MW battery storage at its Weipa bauxite operation in far north Queensland.
In what is a world-first for global energy provider Aggreko, the company has introduced its latest highly efficient next generation gas engines at a West Australian gold mine.
AllightSykes has supplied WA Kaolin with three synchronised FG Wilson 550kVA generators, enabling the stage 1 build for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
Iron ore prices have dropped to a 10-month low as China made further calls to slow steel production, causing major and minor iron ore miners alike to feel the effects ...
Weir Minerals and Andritz signed an agreement at MINExpo 2021, as the two continue provide equipment and solutions for tailings management in the mining.
Newmont has renewed its ties with software company K2fly, enabling the latter to continue providing its resource governance solution to the gold miner for a further five years.
The University of Newcastle has opened a $35 million research centre to develop and commercialise sustainable mining technologies.
Major miners such as OZ Minerals, IGO, South 32 and Evolution Mining have launched the Electric Mine Simulation challenge.
Renascor Resources has received Major Project Status for its $209 million Siviour graphite project in SA, advancing its efforts to become a major supplier.
The world’s largest mining trade show opens its doors this week. MINExpo has brought together the who’s who of the industry in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Boss Energy has welcomed Process E&I to the mothballed Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia, under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension has got the go ahead by the Federal Government after an approval process that spanned five years.
Hastings Technology Metals has received permission from DevelopmentWA to undertake feasibility studies on a hydrometallurgical plant for its Yangibana rare earths project.
New data from the federal Exploring for the Future initiative could benefit the mining of copper, gold, lead and zinc in southern Australia.
Pilbara Minerals has renewed its mining services contract with MACA at the Pilgangoora Lithium Project for a further 12 months.
Liebherr has partnered with ABB for the development of mine electrification technologies, with a particular focus on trolley support.
Multicom Resources’ $250 million Saint Elmo vanadium mine in North West Queensland has been given the go-ahead with construction to begin next year.
Orica has launched 4D at MINExpo 2021, its new bulk explosives technology enabling customers to target specific blast outcomes in real-time.
Sandvik have revealed its TH550B battery-electric truck at MINExpo 2021, utilising the innovative technology of its Artisan battery pack.
Roy Hill will purchase the world’s first fully battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive from Pittsburgh-based Wabtec, transforming the cost of transporting iron ore from pit to port.
Schlam has appointed a new member to the board of directors, David Haslett, to drive sustainable strategy across the company’s mining products and services.
Rio Tinto will be the first to deploy Caterpillar’s 793 zero-emission autonomous haul trucks, once development is complete at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Operations have been suspended until further notice at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland, following an incident involving two underground miners.
Fortescue Metals Group and members of the Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to develop new mines at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub operations in Western Australia.
Hexagon has revealed its HxGN MineMeasure, a new technology further advancing the drill and blast (D&B) process.
Epiroc has released a raft of new equipment, including the Pit Viper 291 drill rig and two Boltec rock reinforcement drill rigs, the M10 and the E10.
Komatsu have revealed more than four billion tonnes of material have been leveraged by their FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.
BHP Iron Ore has received authorisation to increase shiploading throughput at its Port Hedland premises from 290 million tonnes per year to 330 million tonnes per year.
Panoramic Resources have awarded Cambridge Gulf Limited a three-year concentrate haulage contract at its Savannah Nickel project.
Calidus Resources has hired Macmahon to undertake open cut mining at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia in preparation for first production next year.
St Barbara has outlined a strategy focused on exploration and increased throughput to extend the mine life of its Leonora gold operations in Western Australia.
Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) has ordered five medium-voltage variable speed drives (VSDs) from Siemens as the company continues to advance its alumina refining process.
A research team from the University of Arizona has received $US500,000 ($679,217) from NASA for a moon mining technique using swarms of autonomous robots.
The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has begun developing extension applications at its Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland, proposing an extra 31 years of mine life for the Horse Pit. ...
OZ Minerals have revealed the companies selected to participate in its Scalable and Adaptable Mining Challenge – an initiative aimed at fostering innovative solutions for integrated mine design.
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found a use for a mining by-product in hydrogen fuel and lithium-ion batteries.
Byrnecut has finalised a four-year contract with Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining that will see the company commence portal and decline development at the Abra Base Metals Project.
While it’s tempting to view the pandemic as a one-off event that will act as a turning point in our history, it is instead serving to accelerate industry trends that ...
Bravus Mining and Resources has extended its contract with MacKellar Group for a further five years that will see the family-owned business continue its work at the Carmichael coal mine ...
Komatsu will give a sneak peek of its remote-controlled hydraulic excavator at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, operating its PC7000-11 from over 600km away.
Poseidon Nickel aims to ‘fill the mill’ at Black Swan as the company aims to capitalise on a strengthening nickel price outlook.
Record contributions from the mining and resources sector have helped lift Western Australia to a State Budget surplus of $5.6 billion.
Loadscan have launched a new volume measurement scanner designed for mining’s harshest surface and underground environments.
Epiroc has released the VA20 drill rig for affordable flexibility and productivity, with modular components allowing for 280 metres of drilling depth.
Senex will provide New Century Resources seven petajoules (PJ) of natural gas over the next three years to support the mining company’s zinc production.
Red 5 has continued attracting attention at its King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project in Western Australia, with Minister Bill Johnston paying a visit before first production next year.
Sandvik has unveiled AutoCycle as part of its AutoMine Surface Drilling suite, for the remote control of multiple drill rigs at the touch of a button.
Provider of mobile safety solutions, Safety Culture, has invested big in world-leading artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics platform Unleash live, to enhance workplace safety.
Burgundy Diamond Mines has made its first purchase of third-party rough diamonds to be sent to its purpose-built cut and polish facility in Perth, Western Australia.
The Western Australia Government is contributing an additional $6 million to the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) across the next four years until 2024-25.
Australian Potash has selected PWR Hybrid to build, own and operate a 35MW hybrid renewable microgrid at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in WA.
NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Primero Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at Covalent Lithium’s Mt Holland concentrator project in Western Australia.
Researchers from Curtin University have begun studying the viability of broadband fibre optic acoustic sensing technology in Australian mining applications.
ABB has launched its ABB Ability eMine, a new portfolio of electrification technologies set to fully facilitate all-electric mines from mine to port.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled the latest in mine optimisation, integrating Newtrax into the latest OptiMine for a comprehensive solution in digital processing.
Position Partners has allowed the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to upgrade its technology fleet for over 650 survey and spatial science students.
The Western Australian Government has released its mineral and petroleum resources development strategy, prioritising six points including regional areas, exploration, and streamlined approvals.
Western Australia company Mining and Process Solutions (MPS) is developing new glycine heap leaching technology with the aim to unlock significant value from copper oxides, gold and nickel ores.
KPMG has outlined a rising lack of trust and increased competition as risk factors for the Australian minerals industry, with plenty of opportunity arising as a result, according to its ...
Mastermyne has acquired PYBAR Mining Services for $47 million to expand its offering in hard rock mining, while proposing a name change to better reflect the business.
Aggreko has introduced its new efficient gas engines at a Western Australia gold mine as the company continue their support of low-emission mining projects.
Operations at the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia are resuming progressively following suspension on Sunday afternoon due to the fatal injury of a Byrnecut employee working underground.
NRW Holdings’ wholly-owned subsidiary Golding Contractors has signed a five-year contract extension with Southern Cross Fertilisers, extending Golding’s mining contract at Phosphate Hill until 2026.
Haver & Boecker Australia has been contracted by WA Kaolin to supply a valve bag filling machine to the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia.
Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have partnered with Minalyze to build a laboratory for non-destructive compositional analysis of drill core samples.
Thiess has been highlighted for its best-practice rehabilitation at the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales by the state’s Resources Regulator.
Queensland remote worker management software company JESI have announced its Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan, a new technology platform that allows workers to digitally log their journeys to and from ...
The Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative has revealed its 11th round of recipients, with 22 projects sharing in $47 million in grants.
A look at the most exciting new mining innovations from August, featuring the likes of BluVein, Nexxis, Sepura and Laser Technologies.
GR Engineering has secured a $73 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Aurenne Alt Resources at the Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia.
The project is expected to ...
Rio Tinto has commenced its COVID-19 vaccination blitz in the Pilbara with appointments now available in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
Metalogenia (MTG) is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution centre, located in Perth, Western Australia.
Its establishment is part of the company’s strategy to improve its global supply ...
Mining is moving steadily towards a goal of net zero carbon emissions, with players big and small rethinking their approach to sustainability.
After the Karlawinda Gold project poured first gold on June 30, the Capricorn Metals operation has continued to grow with continuous processing throughout August.
Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including at NRW Holdings, Thiess, Macmahon and Monadelphous.
OceanaGold has recommenced operations at its Macrae and Waihi gold operations in New Zealand, after COVID-19 spikes caused their shutdown from mid-August.
BCI Minerals has granted a $16 million contract to Western Australian company Ertech’s Geomarine business for the construction of a main seawater pump structure at its Mardie Salt and Potash ...
Covalent Lithium has signed a lease with the Western Australian Government for a new Kwinana lithium refinery, south of Perth.
Dyno Nobel’s CyberDet I and BlastWeb delivers potential to eliminate human presence in hazardous underground mining environments.
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A new research report by international research analysts ARC has revealed ASX listed copper-gold mining company Celsius Resources is undervalued.
More than 100 Rio Tinto employees have completed Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie over the past six months in preparation for work ...
Mining companies need to plan their equipment-rental needs further in advance to safeguard against potential supply shortages when COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd says.
A heritage-listed piece of Australia’s tin mining history has been preserved through a $95,000 Queensland Department of Resources project.
OZ Minerals has announced a new initiative called the Waste to Value Challenge which will gather ideas from across the industry to address issues of extraction and processing waste.
Hillgrove Resources has revealed opportunities to expand the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, will a decline to commence in late 2021.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions have released a new 15-tonne size class loader, the Toro LH515i.
BHP has increased its value to local communities at the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia, including a refuelling contract for Indigenous-owned business, Zancott Knight.
Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Atlas Iron has handed a joint venture mining contract to Ozland and East West Pilbara (EWP) at its Miralga Creek iron ore mine in Western Australia.
BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.
Hillgrove Resources has received a grant from the South Australian Government to trial Komatsu’s latest underground mining technology at its Kanmantoo copper mine.
Drilling contractor Swick Mining Services will test the first prototype of its Gen3 E-Rig at a Western Australian client’s site in October this year.
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has joined forces with tech specialists Pitcrew AI to create a new automated solution for the detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire ...
Aggreko has released its latest modular bulk air coolers (BACs) for underground mines which are twice as big and three times more effective than the previous model.
Behind every great leader is an extraordinary team of people. And extraordinary teams don’t just happen — they’re made.
A new campaign has been launched as part of National Skills Week to educate school leavers about industry insights, related life skills and the different career paths into the mining ...
BHP has become the first company to rollout voluntary workplace vaccine delivery in the New South Wales resources sector, as the Mount Arthur coal mine administered 5000 rapid antigen tests.
The NSW Minerals Council has assessed the growth potential of the state’s mining projects pipeline, with 32 projects underway at various stages.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered a new way to detect terbium, a valuable rare earth element, in difficult environments like acid mine waste.
Global product analysis company Intertek has officially opened one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced minerals laboratories in Perth, Western Australia.
The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) has released its research priorities for the next three years, outlining renewed pathways and studies to improve post-mining transitions.
Australia’s critical minerals sector has received further offshore backing after Renascor Resources entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean battery manufacturer POSCO.
The 2021 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) has been rescheduled to be held next year due to travel and gathering restrictions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal has planted 40,000 trees across almost 200 hectares in the rehabilitation of its Maules Creek operation in New South Wales.
Hastings Technology Metals has begun site works on its Yangibana rare earths project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
The GRIPAssist is CR Mining’s revolutionary safety, maintenance and productivity solution designed to efficiently and safely remove and reposition ground engagement tools (GET) with a minimal requirement for human interaction, ...
Workers in the mining sector are feeling more overworked and insecure in their industry than the rest of the nation, according to an employee sentiment report from ELMO.
New reforms introduced by the Australian Government are paving the way for Northern Territory’s mining industry to grow and expand.
Iluka Resources has continued to develop its Western Australian mineral sands operations, after Eneabba began phase two construction and Capel rebounded from a suspension in the first half of 2021.
Northern Star have pledged their commitment to advancing their employees, announcing several development and education initiatives for the 2022 financial year.
The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has deployed light-duty battery electric vehicles and fast chargers at its Bowen Basin coal mines in Queensland.
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation are joining forces to explore the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone.
Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System and MineStar Edge technology.
Alemlube has launched its new HR90000 series, providing a more durable and functional hose reel for mine sites.
Macmahon has welcomed the commissioning of significant bodies of work in 2021, as both the Tropicana and Telfer gold mines undergo mine altering cutbacks.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating ...
Ahrens’ fit-for-purpose facility for Cavpower demonstrate why they are leaders in the delivery of mining infrastructure solutions
The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler has called on the mining industry, government and education sector to address a worrying shortfall in mining engineer graduates.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland.
Yancoal has implemented a new strategy to maximise its coal product value, while playing catch up in the second half of 2021.
Aqura Technologies has received a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Government to help commercialise its 5G LTE networks in mining applications.
New research from Curtin University has provided a model that explains the formation and locations of all three major types of diamonds, which could impact the way the gems are ...
TerraCom has extended the life of its Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin by approximately 10 years.
IGO has helped to produce the first lithium hydroxide chemical product from the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery, as part of its joint venture (Lithium JV) with Tianqi Lithium Corporation.
Ampcontrol, LAVO and Boundary Power have created a strategic partnership to develop power storage solutions for data centres, industrial and mining applications.
Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating sexual harassment from its operations and acknowledges change is needed to eliminate it from the mining sector.
Newcrest Mining has continued to invest in its future as it revealed it has begun commissioning another plant at its Cadia gold mine in New South Wales.
NRW Holdings is excited by its METS capabilities going forward as the company makes its move into lithium and hydrogen energy sectors.
Metso Outotec is deploying its Concorde cell flotation technology for a “major nickel producer in Western Australia” with start-up of the new flotation cells set to commence in 2022.
Vale has employed the digital expertise of Schneider Electric and AVEVA to integrate, centralise and remotely monitor its Brazilian operations.