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Rio ready to explore with China’s Minmetals (0) June 8, 2018 Rio Tinto has formalised a joint venture with Minmetals to explore for mineral deposits in China, and later globally.
OZ Minerals nears finish line of Avanco takeover (0) June 8, 2018 OZ Minerals $418 million takeover bid for Brazil-focused Avanco Resources is a step closer to completion after OZ declared it unconditional.
Caterpillar’s largest mining truck reaches milestone (0) June 8, 2018 Caterpillar has manufactured its 1000th 797 mining truck, 19 years after the first machine was commissioned.
Fortescue acquires 15% of Atlas Iron in blow to MinRes takeover plans (0) June 7, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Atlas Iron, in a blow to Mineral Resources’ $280 million takeover bid for the company.
Clive Palmer targets $6bn of cobalt from Queensland tailings (0) June 7, 2018 Businessman Clive Palmer claims that tailings owned by his companies in Queensland contain cobalt worth $6 billion.
Bawdwin mine revival on cards as Myanmar Metals raises $35m (0) June 7, 2018 Perth-based Myanmar Metals (previously Top End Minerals) has received binding commitments of $35 million from investors to take forward the revival of the Bawdwin lead-zinc mine in northeast Myanmar.
Australian Potash keeps Lake Wells approvals on target (0) June 7, 2018 Australian Potash executive chairman Matt Shackleton says the company’s approvals process for the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in the Eastern Goldfields, Western Australia “remains firmly on track”.
Tasmanian iron ore mine approved, hundreds of jobs to come (0) June 7, 2018 Forward Mining has received approval to develop the Rogetta iron ore mine in north-western Tasmania.
MinRes completes Kwinana graphite plant design (0) June 7, 2018 MinRes has finalised the first stage of concept design for its proposed graphite pilot plant at Kwinana in Western Australia.
QLD Government dismisses report it will fund Adani infrastructure (0) June 7, 2018 The Queensland Government has reinforced that it will not provide funds to Adani for the development of the Carmichael coal mine and infrastructure.
Thiess secures $160m extension at Curragh coal mine (0) June 7, 2018 Thiess has been awarded a $160 million contract extension by Coronado Coal to continue to provide mining services at the Curragh metallurgical coal mine in Queensland.
Introducing the new Kingspan Commercial Modular BioDisc range (0) June 7, 2018 One of the world’s leading wastewater treatment plant ranges is now suitable for even more projects with the recent release of Kingspan’s new Modular Commercial BioDisc range.
Lion One secures $US40m for Tuvatu gold project construction (0) June 6, 2018 ASX-listed Lion One has secured a $US40 million ($52.4 million) debt facility in a deal with Chinese companies Sinosteel and Baiyin for development and construction of its Tuvatu gold project ...
Neometals lithium refinery proposed for Kalgoorlie (0) June 6, 2018 Neometals has executed an option agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for development of a lithium hydroxide refinery near the Goldfields city in Western Australia.
First Cobalt CEO affirms cobalt’s place in EV future (0) June 6, 2018 First Cobalt chief executive officer Trent Mell, in a letter to shareholders, has defended the metal’s continuing place as an important component in electric vehicle (EV) production.
Tawana strengthens Bald Hill mine life (0) June 6, 2018 Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets, the joint venture owners of the Bald Hill mine, have boosted the reserve at the Western Australian lithium-tantalum operation.
Millennium Minerals secures $17.5m for WA plant expansion (0) June 6, 2018 Perth-based Millennium Minerals has received a $17.5 million funding commitment from Investec Australia to expand the processing plant at its Nullagine gold project in Western Australia.
Queensland Nickel approves plans to restart Yabulu Refinery (0) June 6, 2018 Clive Palmer’s QNI Resources is a step closer to reopening the Yabulu Nickel Refinery in Queensland.
South32 considers Mexican joint venture (0) June 6, 2018 South32 has secured an option to form a 70/30 joint venture with Silver Bull Resources at the Sierra Mojada zinc-silver project in Mexico.
Argosy produces first lithium batch from Rincon project (0) June 5, 2018 Argosy Minerals has reached a major project milestone by producing its first batch of lithium carbonate (LCE) from its Rincon lithium project in the province of Salta, Argentina.
‘Outstanding’ opportunities for mining sector, says gold report (0) June 5, 2018 The 12th In Gold We Trust report has been published, revealing some good news for the gold and silver mining sectors.
QLD greenfield exploration a strong growth indicator: QRC (0) June 5, 2018 Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Ian Macfarlane has cited the state’s significant greenfield exploration investment as an “important indicator of confidence in the resources sector”.
Streamlining project approvals and modernising workplaces (0) June 5, 2018 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has claimed in a recent government submission that Australian mining reform has stalled, particularly in terms of streamlining project approvals and modernising workplace relations.
Mining profits surge near boom-time levels (0) June 5, 2018 Top mining companies are reaching near boom time profits, with net profit up 126 per cent in the past year, a PwC report has found.
Cat launches updated wheel dozer (0) June 5, 2018 Caterpillar has unveiled the new 814K wheel dozer, which features an updated sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised service station configuration to drive machine uptime and ...
Newmont and Hammer to end Mt Isa joint venture (0) June 4, 2018 Hammer Metals is to conclude its joint venture (JV) agreement with Newmont Exploration as the latter has decided not to continue exploration funding.
CFMEU criticises inequality of New Hope mining offer (0) June 4, 2018 The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has criticised an enterprise agreement by energy company New Hope Group at its West Moreton coal operations in Ipswich, Queensland.
Bass Metals terminates Tasmanian asset sale with NQM (0) June 4, 2018 Bass Metals, known for its flagship Graphmada large flake graphite mine in Madagascar, has decided to terminate the planned sale of its Tasmanian tenements to London-based NQ Minerals (NQM).
AVZ returns strong results from Manono lithium project (0) June 4, 2018 Assay results from AVZ Minerals’ Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned result as high as 1.52 per cent lithium oxide at 284.47m.
Australian METS target mining’s next horizon (0) June 4, 2018 The mining industry continues to experience improved market conditions as we move to the midway point of 2018.
The creation of a new image for mining (0) June 4, 2018 Mining companies have focused on developing a more positive image for the industry in recent years, Deloitte’s Ian Sanders tells Australian Mining.
Maintaining the momentum with OTR tyres and wheels (0) June 4, 2018 Getting the fleet up and running is one thing. Keeping it that way while avoiding pitfalls, overcoming challenges and being cognisant of risks and problem-prevention – well that requires proven ...
Whitehaven completes acquisition of Winchester South from Rio Tinto (0) June 4, 2018 Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its 75 per cent stake in the Winchester South coal project in Queensland to Whitehaven Coal.
Port of Newcastle coal expansion scrapped (0) June 1, 2018 An expansion of the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales, the world’s largest coal export facility, will not go ahead.
Ancuabe graphite project receives approval (0) June 1, 2018 Triton Minerals has approved development of the Ancuabe graphite project in Mozambique.
Santos delivers QLD jobs boost with $400m Arcadia approval (0) June 1, 2018 Santos, with its GLNG partners, plans to invest more than $400 million on the 137-well Arcadia gas project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Creating precision-engineered mining equipment with 3D printing (0) June 1, 2018 A new Australian research project hopes to revolutionise the manufacture of precision-engineered mineral separation and mining equipment.
Alliance to develop Tennant Creek processing hub (0) May 31, 2018 Emmerson Resources has formed a strategic alliance with Territory Resources that will lead to the development of a processing hub to support small mines near Tennant Creek in the Northern ...
Several Mt Thirsty contracts awarded (0) May 31, 2018 Joint venture partners Barra Resources and Conico have awarded a series of contracts for the pre-feasibility study (PFS) at the Mt Thirsty cobalt-nickel-oxide project in Western Australia.
Sino Gas & Energy receives $530m offer from US equity firm (0) May 31, 2018 US-based private equity firm Lone Star plans to acquire Sino Gas & Energy Holdings for $530 million, an offer backed by the ASX-listed target.
Ausdrill employees safe following fatal security incident (0) May 31, 2018 Ausdrill has confirmed that employees from subsidiary, African Mining Services, are safe following a security incident at its contract with Hummingbird Resources at the Yanfolila gold operation in Mali.
Diamonds to go: the lab-made alternative (0) May 31, 2018 Lab-grown diamonds are becoming an increasingly viable alternative to their mined counterparts.
Copper’s growing green credentials (0) May 31, 2018 Emerging trends for “Green Copper” will feature in the opening session at next month’s Copper to the World Conference in Adelaide, June 26, a new addition to the program.
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance to offload QLD coal mine for $100m (0) May 30, 2018 The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has agreed to sell the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine in Queensland to Japan’s Sojitz Corp for $100 million.
Improving market for geoscientists suffers setback (0) May 30, 2018 The employment recovery for Australian geoscientists has taken a step backward in the opening quarter of 2018, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).
Emeco unleashes WesTrac IoT solution on rental equipment (0) May 30, 2018 Mining equipment rental company Emeco is bolstering its digital capabilities by rolling out an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solution that will track and harvest data from its assets.
Kalgoorlie Super Pit rock fall threatens jobs (0) May 30, 2018 KCGM has conceded that a rock fall at the Super Pit gold mine this month will affect its workforce.
Top innovations to change mining [Infographic] (0) May 30, 2018 From the industrial revolution to today’s digital revolution – mining has been surprisingly creative when it comes to boosting safety and productivity, according to Volvo.
First gold poured at Dalgaranga (0) May 30, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is Australia’s newest gold producer at the Dalgaranga project in the Murchison in Western Australia.
New pathways for Mining Leaders Program (0) May 30, 2018 The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.
South32 to acquire stake in Eagle Downs coal project in QLD (0) May 29, 2018 South32 plans to acquire a 50 per cent interest in the Eagle Down metallurgical coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin from China BaoWu Steep Group (BaoWu).
Symbol awards Macy mining services contract (0) May 29, 2018 Symbol Mining has awarded a contract to PW Group to undertake mining and crushing services at the Macy zinc-lead project in Nigeria.
South32 adds fourth project to AusQuest alliance (0) May 29, 2018 South32 and AusQuest have decided on the Parcoy iron-oxide-copper-gold prospect in Peru as the fourth exploration project under their strategic alliance agreement (SAA).
Pilbara Minerals strengthens case for Pilgangoora expansion (0) May 29, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has increased the mineral resource at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara just weeks from launching production at the operation.
Waanyi Downer JV secures Century mine contract in ‘industry-first’ agreement (0) May 29, 2018 New Century Resources has awarded a historic mining services contract at the Century zinc mine in Queensland to the Waanyi Downer Joint Venture (WDJV).
Galaxy makes US$280m lithium deal with POSCO (0) May 29, 2018 Lithium company Galaxy Resources has secured an agreement to sell a package of tenements at Sal de Vida in Argentina to Korea’s POSCO for $US280 million ($371 million).
Artemis recovers more Pilbara gold nuggets (0) May 29, 2018 Artemis Resources has submitted a programme of works (POW) with the Western Australian mines department to launch extensive drilling, trenching and bulk sampling at the Comet Well West conglomerate gold ...
Resolute Mining increases African exposure with Orca investment (0) May 29, 2018 Gold miner Resolute Mining will acquire a 15 per cent stake in Orca Gold through a share placement, bolstering the ASX-listed company’s presence in Africa.
Altura extends mine life at Pilbara lithium project (0) May 28, 2018 Lithium developer Altura Mining has added two years to the mine life at its Pilgangoora project in the Pilbara after delivering a revised ore reserve and mineral resource estimate.
Rox targets improving nickel market (0) May 28, 2018 Rox Resources has been busy since winning Explorer of the Year at the 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Independence to sell Jaguar Operation for $73.2m (0) May 28, 2018 Independence Group (IGO) plans to offload the multi-commodity Jaguar Operation near Leonora in Western Australia to CopperChem for $73.2 million to increase focus on energy storage minerals.
Fenner Dunlop goes beyond the belt (0) May 28, 2018 Fenner Dunlop has enjoyed a strong 18 months, buoyed by resurgent commodity prices — particularly coal and iron ore — following a period of industry-wide downturn.
Fortescue approves $1.7 billion Eliwana development (0) May 28, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has given development of the Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara in Western Australia the green light.
Sedgman wins five-year, $110m contract at Century zinc mine (0) May 28, 2018 New Century Resources has strengthened a mining services relationship with Sedgman at the Century zinc operation in Queensland.
Mark Creasy-founded Galileo to list on ASX (0) May 28, 2018 Cobalt aspirant Galileo Mining will start trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) tomorrow after raising $15 million through an initial public offering (IPO).
Australian gold output strong despite wet weather (0) May 27, 2018 Australian gold production in Western Australia and Queensland has been interrupted by wet weather in the early months of 2018.
Strata Worldwide: Helping to protect miners (0) May 27, 2018 In any mine, safety must be at the top of the agenda. If there is a fire or a release of toxic gases personnel need easy access to clean air, ...
Queensland court freezes $200m of Clive Palmer assets (0) May 26, 2018 The Supreme Court of Queensland has frozen more than $200 million of assets owned by Clive Palmer in a win for the liquidator of Queensland Nickel.
Curtin University backs role of MinEX CRC (0) May 26, 2018 Curtin University is among several partners that will play a key role in developing the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre (MinEx CRC), which has received $215 million in funding from ...
EY highlights strategies for digital maturity in mining (0) May 25, 2018 Digital maturity across the mining and metals sectors means that current digital solutions are merely functional or siloed, and only address parts of the value chain, according to Ernst & ...
Ausdrill–Barminco JV wins $US211m contract (0) May 25, 2018 The African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) joint venture between Ausdrill and Barminco has secured a mining services contract with Canadian-based miner SEMAFO at the Siou gold operation in Burkina Faso, ...
Western Australia’s plan to capitalise on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ battery boom (0) May 25, 2018 The Western Australian Government has launched a taskforce that will develop a plan for the state to capitalise on its potential to produce and process lithium and other crucial battery ...
Fortescue to make $US160m loan repayment (0) May 25, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group will repay another $US160 million ($211.3 million) of its debt next month.
Paladin to halt Langer Heinrich, expects uranium rebound in coming years (0) May 25, 2018 Paladin Energy has confirmed that the Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM) in Namibia will be placed on care and maintenance.
Coal still dominant Australian energy source (0) May 25, 2018 Australia’s coal generation fleet recorded its fourth-highest summer availability for the past decade in 2017-18, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Summer 2017-18 operations review.
IMARC offers first look at star-studded speaker line-up (0) May 24, 2018 Organisers of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) have revealed the first set of confirmed speakers for the 2018 event.
The emergence of another battery metal — graphite (0) May 24, 2018 The graphite industry is on an upward trend with increasing prices and rising demand, underpinned by the rapid uptake of lithium-ion batteries, according to Roskill.
Queensland Mining Awards shape as biggest yet (0) May 24, 2018 With a record number of entries across all categories as submissions close, the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards are shaping up to be the biggest yet.
DGO Gold launches capital raising to fund De Grey investment (0) May 24, 2018 DGO Gold plans to raise up to $5.99 million to fund an investment in Pilbara gold explorer De Grey Mining.
Ausdrill maps the way to hidden gold with CSIRO tech (0) May 24, 2018 Mining services company Ausdrill has launched operation of an x-ray technology that the CSIRO hopes will revolutionise a 500-year-old method for detecting and analysing unseen gold.
Prospect awards contract for lithium project (0) May 24, 2018 Prospect Resources has appointed JR Goddard (JRG) as the earthmoving contractor for the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe.
Strata launches underground communication technology with RFI (0) May 24, 2018 Strata Worldwide Australia has released a new product offering for underground mining communications: RFI Digital Drift.
Is mining ripe for an equipment recovery? (0) May 24, 2018 Things are seldom ‘normal’ in the world of mining. Things are either very good or very bad. When it comes to mining equipment sales, for much of this decade they ...
Lithium anticipation rises to another level (0) May 23, 2018 From market darling to Australian mining’s major growth sector, lithium’s expansion has been undeniable.
Syrah moves toward battery anode development (0) May 23, 2018 Syrah Resources has signed a purchase agreement for an industrial site for its planned battery anode material (BAM) development in Louisiana, United States.
Highlands Pacific launches partnership with battery metals company (0) May 23, 2018 Highlands Pacific has secured a funding and strategic partnership with Canadian battery metals company, Cobalt 27 Capital, based on the Ramu nickel-cobalt mine in Papua New Guinea.
Northern Minerals to complete Browns Range plant next month (0) May 23, 2018 Northern Minerals is making “steady progress” on the pilot plant installation at the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia, with construction on track for completion by June ...
Rio Tinto edges closer to Grasberg deal (0) May 23, 2018 Rio Tinto has confirmed that PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) is interested in buying its share in the Grasberg copper-gold mine in Indonesia.
Altura steps up commissioning of Pilbara lithium project (0) May 22, 2018 Altura Mining has completed the first stage of commissioning at its lithium project in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
Harbour Energy boosts bid for Santos (0) May 22, 2018 United States oil and gas giant Harbour Energy has increased its takeover offer for Santos by $US480 million ($650 million).
Pilbara gold companies do a deal (0) May 22, 2018 DGO Gold will make a strategic investment in Pilbara gold counterpart, De Grey Mining, helping it to advance assets in the region.
Australian Vanadium adds cobalt potential to Gabanintha (0) May 22, 2018 Australian Vanadium says it has recovered cobalt, nickel and copper in a sulphide concentrate from the Gabanintha vanadium project in Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers 25ct yellow diamond (0) May 22, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 25ct yellow gem diamond from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho.
Heron awards Woodlawn contracts (0) May 22, 2018 Heron Resources has awarded two key contracts for the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Buy tickets for the Women in Industry Awards (0) May 22, 2018 The Women in Industry Awards recognises and rewards the achievements of women working within the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control industries and commercial road transport industries
Strengthening regional communities with mining jobs (0) May 21, 2018 Supporting Australia’s mining companies to create more high-wage, high-skill jobs is the best way to strengthen regional communities and lessen inequality, according to Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) interim chief ...
Has the commodities cycle now reached its peak? (0) May 21, 2018 The commodities industry downturn from 2013–2016 had a massive effect on companies in Australia and around the globe – with most mining companies going into survival mode.
WorleyParsons adds another contract (0) May 21, 2018 ASX-listed WorleyParsons has been awarded an offshore engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Neptune Energy.
Evolution JV restructure gets green light (0) May 21, 2018 Evolution Mining and Emmerson Resources will move forward with the proposed restructure of their joint venture in the Northern Territory.
Global equipment trends: demand to grow (0) May 21, 2018 Volatile prices of commodities or raw materials is the major trend observed in the last few years, according to Grand View Research. The mining equipment market is also expected to ...
Red River awards contract to Pybar (0) May 21, 2018 Red River Resources has launched development of the Far West zinc project, which would be its second underground mine at Thalanga in central Queensland.
Tianqi to buy SQM stake in latest lithium deal (0) May 18, 2018 China’s Tianqi Lithium has agreed to buy around a quarter of Chilean lithium company, SQM, for $US4.07 billion ($5.42 billion).
Mining employment optimistic in Queensland (0) May 18, 2018 Mining, resources and energy job advertisements have led the chart on the jobs portal SEEK, with Queensland advancing on a growth rate of 91 per cent year on year.
World Gold Council predicts gold surge in next 30 years due to China, India (0) May 18, 2018 The World Gold Council (WGC) has released an essay collection called Gold 2048, which claims that due to an expanding middle class contingent in countries like China and India, ...
Mining jobs remain buoyant despite weaker commodity index (0) May 18, 2018 The mining sector saw a 32.1 per cent increase in job opportunities since a year ago, despite a 6.2 per cent fall in the RBA’s Non Rural Bulk Commodity Price ...
Minetec wins Olympic Dam contract (0) May 18, 2018 Minetec has been awarded a contract to supply BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia with an underground fleet management system.
WesTrac to release new Cat excavator range (0) May 18, 2018 Caterpillar dealer WesTrac will launch the Cat 320 GC, 320 and 323 hydraulic excavators at events in Perth and Sydney in May and June.
Fortescue extends community grant commitment (0) May 18, 2018 In marking Fortescue Metals Group’s 15th year of working with the local communities of the Pilbara in Western Australia, the company announced that it will provide grants of up to ...
Rio Tinto gains accreditation for Pilbara autonomous train project (0) May 18, 2018 Rio Tinto has been granted accreditation for its AutoHaul autonomous train operation by Australia’s Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).
Battery Minerals secures $20m for Montepuez, $60m raised in May so far (0) May 18, 2018 Battery Minerals has received commitments to raise a further $20 million for its Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique, adding to the $US30 million ($40 million) debt and equity package secured ...
Sandvik bolsters intelligent underground truck range (0) May 18, 2018 Sandvik has introduced the TH545i underground mining truck, which promises to deliver safety, productivity and profitability benefits.
Young Australians in the dark about mining careers: survey (0) May 17, 2018 More than half of young Australians know nothing about a career in mining, according to research from youth agency, YouthInsight.
AECOM withdraws from Adani rail link project for Carmichael mine (0) May 17, 2018 American engineering firm AECOM has announced it is no longer involved in the creation of a $2.2 billion rail link for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine project in the Galilee Basin, ...
Rio Tinto CEO calls for ‘United Nations of the mining industry’ (0) May 17, 2018 Rio Tinto chief executive officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques has told reporters at a conference in the United States that mining requires a formal partnership across the industry like the United Nations.
Kidman Resources secures lithium offtake deal with Tesla (0) May 17, 2018 Kidman Resources has signed a binding three-year agreement with clean energy company Tesla for the offtake of lithium hydroxide for use in the company’s electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Strong growth in mining job ads continues (0) May 17, 2018 The mining, resources and energy category continues to lead the growth in advertisements on jobs portal, SEEK.
AMEC urges gov’t to grasp value of WA lithium chain (0) May 17, 2018 The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has released a report urging the state and federal government to act on the opportunity provided by battery minerals, particularly lithium.
Komatsu unveils record number of machines in the Hunter (0) May 17, 2018 Komatsu has launched an unprecedented 25 new machines, including excavators, loaders, trucks and graders, at an event in the Hunter Valley.
How Mastermyne introduced a safety mindset across the company (0) May 16, 2018 Mastermyne has taken a relentless approach to improving safety. The company’s recognition as a finalist for The Safety Foremost Award at the Resource Industry Network’s (RIN) 2018 event is a ...
BHP makes progress on US asset sale (0) May 16, 2018 BHP’s plan to offload its onshore shale assets in the United States remains on track.
Revised feasibility study bumps value of Galaxy lithium project (0) May 16, 2018 Perth-based Galaxy Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its highly prospective Sal de Vida lithium-potash project in Argentina.
NT Government extends seabed mining moratorium until 2021 (0) May 16, 2018 The Northern Territory Government has extended a moratorium on seabed mining in state waters until at least 2021, following on from two earlier moratorium orders implemented from 2012–2015 and 2015–2018. ...
Mining salaries set to rise (0) May 16, 2018 Most mine workers can expect a pay rise at their next review, according to recruiter Hays.
Sheffield locks in port access for Thunderbird mineral sands exports (0) May 16, 2018 Sheffield Resources has secured access to the Port of Derby for exports from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
MACA awarded BHP contract in Pilbara (0) May 16, 2018 Contract mining and earthworks provider MACA has secured a three-year contract to become a crushing and screening provider for BHP.
Fortescue celebrates 10 years of exports from the Pilbara (0) May 16, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has hit the 10-year milestone since it first exported iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Sandfire discovers massive copper sulphides at Doolgunna project (0) May 15, 2018 Sandfire Resources has intersected narrow zones of sulphide and supergene copper mineralisation at the Morck’s Well project, part of a farm-in with Auris Minerals and Fe.
TNG receives federal approval for Mount Peake vanadium project (0) May 15, 2018 TNG has been granted environmental approval for the mine site at its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project, 230km from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Pilbara Minerals a step closer to production at Pilgangoora (0) May 15, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals is on track to deliver first spodumene concentrate from the processing plant at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia next month.
St Barbara awards Leonora contract to Swift, Telstra (0) May 15, 2018 St Barbara has awarded Swift Networks, as part of its relationship with Telstra, a contract to upgrade the digital entertainment and connectivity services at the gold miner’s Leonora camp in ...
FIFO workers at high risk of psychological distress (0) May 15, 2018 Remote mine workers are at significantly higher risk of psychological distress than the general Australian population, according to a report from the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).
Whitehaven acquires Idemitsu stake in Gunnedah Basin mine (0) May 15, 2018 Whitehaven Coal has secured approval to acquire Idemitsu’s 30 per cent stake in the Tarrawonga mine in the Gunnedah Basin in New South Wales.
NSL to change name, secures $10 million for wet plant expansion (0) May 14, 2018 Australian iron-coal company NSL Consolidated has secured $10 million from institutional investors for the funding of phase three expansion at its Kurnool wet iron ore beneficiation plant in Andhra Pradesh, ...
Port of Karumba dredging restarts ahead of Century zinc exports (0) May 14, 2018 Dredging at the Port of Karumba in the Gulf of Carpentaria, offshore northern Queensland, has restarted, a key development for New Century Resources ahead of the scheduled restart of the ...
Rio Tinto looks to Uganda for base metals discoveries (0) May 14, 2018 Rio Tinto will work with junior explorer Sipa Resources in Uganda, Africa to advance a nickel-copper project that has the potential to be globally significant.
Clive Palmer moves to freeze Queensland nickel liquidator sale (0) May 14, 2018 Clive Palmer, owner of Queensland Nickel’s liquidated Yabulu refinery, is trying to freeze an attempt by liquidators to sell the assets to PwC.
Artemis offloads Novo stake to Kirkland Lake (0) May 14, 2018 Artemis Resources is selling its stake in Novo Resources to Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold for $20.7 million.
MCA backs Trans-Pacific Partnership to deliver resources jobs (0) May 14, 2018 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) regional trade agreement will deliver economic, social and strategic benefits for Australia and should be supported by parliament so that its benefits can start flowing to ...
Six ways mine operations can decrease their oil costs (0) May 14, 2018 Total’s mining specialists are always looking for ways to help customers reduce their controllable costs, whether it be potential improvements in storage, used oil analysis, oil management, or any of ...
McLanahan introduces Mini DDC-Sizer (0) May 14, 2018 A Direct Drive Crushing (DDC) Sizer offers a cost-effective alternative to high pressure grinding machines.
Image Resources’ $50m Boonanarring project fully funded (0) May 11, 2018 Image Resources’ Boonanarring mineral sands project, around 80km north of Perth, has now been fully funded following satisfaction of a $50m loan note facility.
Cokal lines up $67m funding package for coking coal project (0) May 11, 2018 Cokal is on track to secure the funding it requires to develop the Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) coking coal project in Indonesia.
Eastern Goldfields’ Davyhurst project achieves record gold pour (0) May 11, 2018 Eastern Goldfields has achieved a weekly record gold pour at its 100 per cent-owned Davyhurst gold project, 120km northwest of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Remote communities and Australian mines to benefit from energy storage (0) May 11, 2018 Power disruptions for those working and living in remote parts of Australia can be reduced through investments in energy storage technologies and microgrids.
Dugald River on track to be top 10 global zinc producer (0) May 11, 2018 MMG’s Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland has achieved commercial production. The Chinese controlled, ASX-listed company reported this week that commercial production started on May 1.
Mineral Deposits chairman slams Eramet offer (0) May 11, 2018 Mineral Deposits (MDL) chairman Nic Limb has responded negatively to Eramet’s unsolicited offer to acquire MDL for $287.5 million at $1.46/share, calling the offer “grossly inadequate” and urging shareholders to ...
Qteq expands with acquisition of Surtech and WellServ (0) May 11, 2018 Georesources-focused company Qteq plans to acquire Perth-based subsurface data logging company Surtech Systems, and directional and measurement drilling company WellServ, in a cash-and-scrip transaction.
Apple partners with Rio Tinto, Alcoa on ‘revolutionary’ green aluminium (0) May 11, 2018 Rio Tinto and Alcoa plan to expand the development of the world’s first carbon-free aluminium smelting process.
Golding and Wonbindi finalise terms for $420m Baralaba North coal mine (0) May 10, 2018 The $420 million deal between Golding and Wonbindi over Baralaba North coal mine in Queensland has now been finalised.
Azure results from Alacrán project suggest potential gold-silver expansion (0) May 10, 2018 ASX-listed Azure Mining has released an update on its 100 per cent-owned Alacrán project in Sonora, Mexico, with 2017 exploration program results suggesting “potential expansion” of its Loma Bonita-Cerro San ...
Hazer posts battery-ready performance from graphite testing (0) May 10, 2018 Perth-based graphite company Hazer Group, which made waves late last year following a high-profile, clean fuel production deal with Mineral Resources, has announced positive test results from recovered graphite samples.
Glencore-owned Katanga legal proceedings temporarily suspended (0) May 10, 2018 Katanga Mining, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based copper-cobalt miner that is 75 per cent-owned by Glencore, has announced an update regarding its legal dispute with DRC state-owned joint venture ...
Hybridisation is the ‘least-cost option’ for Australian mines (0) May 10, 2018 Hybridisation of their power supply, through the inclusion of renewables, offers Australian mining companies the opportunity to score a significant “triple win” in the form of reduced cash operating costs, ...
Kin suspends Leonora gold construction (0) May 9, 2018 Kin Mining has suspended construction of the $35 million Leonora gold project in Western Australia due to fears of a significant cost blowout.
Industry welcomes federal budget reforms (0) May 9, 2018 Mining industry organisations such as the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and Queensland Resources Council (QRC) have backed the Turnbull Government’s 2018 federal budget.
Swift Networks wins five-year resources industry contract (0) May 9, 2018 Swift Networks, in partnership with DXC Technology, will deploy its entertainment and crew welfare solutions for the benefit of oil and gas personnel in Australia’s north-west.
Administrators called in for Cleveland Mining (0) May 9, 2018 Beleaguered gold company Cleveland Mining has called in voluntary administrators due to the company’s financial troubles.
Tahmoor coal mine in NSW officially opened by Sanjeev Gupta (0) May 9, 2018 The Tahmoor coking coal mine, located around 75km southwest of Sydney, has been officially opened by representatives of owner GFG Alliance, including chief executive officer Sanjeev Gupta.
Gilbertson appointed Jupiter acting CEO (0) May 9, 2018 Brian Gilbertson will take over as acting chief executive officer of Jupiter Mines, which re-listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last month.
Rox unveils new spin-off Helios Gold for Mt Fisher project (0) May 9, 2018 Rox Resources has announced plans to create a new subsidiary company called Helios Gold to oversee operations at its Mt Fisher gold project in Western Australia. Rox intends to list ...
FLNG project secures Major Project Status (0) May 9, 2018 A $1.6 billion floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government.
Pilbara ports see major import rate increase, iron exports consistent (0) May 8, 2018 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has released its April shipping figures for its ports in the Pilbara region, Western Australia, which delivered throughput of 59.1 million tonnes (Mt) for the month, ...
Newcrest builds Tanami presence in search of gold discoveries (0) May 8, 2018 Newcrest Mining and ABM Resources will together advance exploration of the Euro gold project in the Tanami in Northern Territory after signing an agreement.
OZ Minerals takeover bid for Avanco hits road bump (0) May 8, 2018 OZ Minerals’ recent $418 million takeover bid for Brazilian-focused copper-gold company Avanco Resources has been referred to by some Avanco shareholders, primarily commenters from the company’s second-biggest investor, London-based Greenstone ...
Black Rock delivers ‘world first’ graphite results (0) May 8, 2018 Black Rock Mining has delivered what it believes to be world first pilot plant production of more than 99 per cent graphite concentrate using flotation methods.
Gascoyne’s Dalgaranga project aiming for first gold six weeks ahead of schedule (0) May 8, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is only 10 days from first gold production at the Dalgaranga project in Western Australia, under budget and six weeks ahead of schedule.
Argosy’s maiden Rincon lithium resource imminent (0) May 8, 2018 Australian explorer Argosy Minerals has released an update on its in-development Rincon lithium project in Salta Province, Argentina, with a JORC resource estimate targeted for release in the next two ...
West African raises $35m for Sanbrado gold project (0) May 8, 2018 Perth company West African Resources has secured a major milestone for its Sanbrado gold project (formerly Tanlouka gold project) in Burkina Faso after receiving firm commitments from investors to raise ...
How to select a welding machine (0) May 8, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...
Golding and Wonbindi’s Baralaba coal contract increases to $420m (0) May 7, 2018 NRW subsidiary Golding Contractors and Baralaba Coal Company subsidiary Wonbindi Coal have agreed to extend the limited notice to proceed (LNTP) on the Baralaba North coal mine in Queensland to ...
SPD vanadium project shows high-grade potential for Tando (0) May 7, 2018 Tando Resources has returned grades in excess of 2 per cent V2O5 from surface samples taken at the SPD vanadium project in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa.
Gold Road discovers high gold grades of up to 17.45g/t at Southern Yamarna (0) May 7, 2018 Gold Road Resources has confirmed multiple high-grade gold results from its South Yamarna tenements, part of the Yamarna Belt in Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia, returning results of up to 17.45 ...
Queensland Mining Awards: Rewarding innovation for all levels of the mining industry (0) May 7, 2018 With an industry-leading panel of judges and a Gala Presentation dinner packed with potential clients and peers, the Queensland Mining Awards are shaping up to be 2018’s finest celebration of ...
Proximity detection systems now crucial for operating a safe mining site (0) May 7, 2018 As safety remains a top priority in the mining sector, increasing regulations and recommendations are placing an emphasis on the way that technology can improve operating practices and the move ...
Newcrest closes in on full production at Cadia (0) May 7, 2018 Newcrest has started the deposition of tailings at the old Cadia Hill open pit following the completion of crucial pipeline infrastructure.
Metro launches first shipment to China from Bauxite Hills (0) May 7, 2018 Metro Mining has announced its first shipment from the Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland to China. The 62,000t shipment is to be delivered from the Bauxite Hills mine (around 95km ...
Mining delivers $10bn to NSW economy in 2016–17 (0) May 7, 2018 An expenditure survey from the New South Wales Minerals Council featuring 23 participating mining companies has found that they delivered $10.4 billion for the NSW economy in 2016–17.
WA gold mine delivers core drill hole record (0) May 7, 2018 DDH1 Drilling has drilled the deepest mineral core hole in Australian history at Northern Star Resources’ Jundee gold mine in Western Australia.
Mining M&A up 86% globally, Australia cited as key lithium sector (0) May 4, 2018 Mining mergers and acquisitions rose by $US25 billion during the first quarter of 2018, up 86 per cent year-over-year (YoY), according to a new report from EY.
Western Australian lithium refinery to create hundreds of jobs (0) May 4, 2018 Australia’s Kidman Resources and joint venture partner, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), plan to build a new lithium refinery at Kwinana in Western Australia.
Victorian mines on track for a better regulator (0) May 4, 2018 With the release of the Getting the Groundwork Right: Implementation Plan, the Victorian resources can see work already under way and the work to come to better regulate mines and ...
Glencore maintenance at Mt Isa lowers Australian copper production (0) May 4, 2018 Glencore has recorded lower Australian copper production in the first quarter of 2018 due to maintenance at its Mt Isa operations in Queensland.
Matsa to restart mining at the Red October gold project in WA (0) May 4, 2018 Matsa Resources has announced that following geological review, the company plans to restart mining at its Red October gold project in Western Australia, which the company purchased from Saracen Minerals ...
The rise of flexible working environments (0) May 4, 2018 Mining is considered a sector that is driving the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution where new technologies are reshaping the industry.
Montepuez project moves forward as Battery Minerals accepts $US30m (0) May 4, 2018 Battery Minerals’ Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique has taken “another significant step” towards being fully funded following the company’s acceptance of a $US30 million ($39.9 million) debt and equity package ...
Gold demand has ‘soft start’ to 2018 (0) May 4, 2018 Global gold demand has dropped 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 due to weaker investment, according to the latest trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC).
Newcrest executes five JVs with Encounter (0) May 3, 2018 Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have formed a series of exploration joint ventures in Western Australia as a result of a project generation alliance established between the companies last year.
Kirkland Lake targets massive gold production boost over coming years (0) May 3, 2018 Kirkland Lake has announced its dedication to increased production at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria and Macassa gold mine in Ontario, targeting 400,000 ounces (oz) of gold per annum ...
Anova delivers first gold at Second Fortune (0) May 3, 2018 Anova Metals has poured first gold from its Second Fortune underground gold project in Western Australia, the first output at the site since 1988.
Epiroc releases underground automation package (0) May 3, 2018 Epiroc is promising greater safety and efficiency in underground mining through several new automation features for the Scooptram underground loader.
QLD Supreme Court potentially saves 700 jobs at New Acland (0) May 3, 2018 New Hope Corporation’s proposed expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland’s Darling Downs, dogged by litigation from local landowners, has received a major boost following a decision by ...
Ausdrill offloads Diamond business, invests in mining services company (0) May 2, 2018 Ausdrill has completed a deal to sell its Diamond Communications business to Powerlines Plus after a 19-year association.
Vital Metals to sell QLD tungsten project for $15m in cash (0) May 2, 2018 Explorer Vital Metals has signed a binding term sheet to sell its Queensland-based Watershed tungsten project to Tungsten Mining for $15 million in cash.
Glencore awards Mount Isa Mines contract to Pybar (0) May 2, 2018 Underground mining contractor Pybar Mining Services has been awarded a two-year contract at the Glencore-owned Black Rock Cave project at Mount Isa Mines in Queensland.
Northern Minerals’ Browns Range Pilot Plant on schedule (0) May 2, 2018 Northern Minerals’ $56 million heavy rare earths Browns Range Pilot Plant in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia remains on schedule for commissioning.
Evolution to acquire Queensland project (0) May 2, 2018 Evolution Mining plans to strengthen its presence in Queensland through the acquisition of the Connors Arc exploration project from Orion Minerals.
DSI Underground to acquire Fero Group (0) May 2, 2018 DSI Underground Australia has secured an agreement to acquire privately-owned manufacturer, Fero Group.
Nearly half of managers may underreport hand injuries, says safety report (0) May 2, 2018 A recent safety report has identified critical trends in safety practices with regards to hand protection in Australia and New Zealand.
New pathways for Mining Leaders Program (0) May 2, 2018 The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.
Caterpillar’s 5000th 793 mining truck Australia bound (0) May 2, 2018 Caterpillar has assembled its 5000th 793 mining truck, 27 years after the first vehicle was produced.