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Top five mining stories last week (0) May 18, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Rio Tinto creating an additional 300 jobs to support its Western Australian iron ore business. Rio ...
Gold prices zig zag to three-year highs (0) May 15, 2020 Australian gold prices have climbed back up to three-year highs at the end of this week, hitting $2673.56, according to data from ABC Bullion.
Gascoyne puts Dalgaranga back on track (0) May 15, 2020 Gascoyne has produced more than six thousand ounces of gold at record grades for the fourth consecutive month at the Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia.
Red 5 launches King of the Hills recruitment drive (0) May 15, 2020 Red 5 remains on track to complete the final feasibility studies for the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
Oversupply, high costs pressure Alcoa’s future smelting business (0) May 15, 2020 Alcoa is still reviewing the future of its aluminum smelting business amid the COVID-19 crisis and stock overhang.
Legend flags huge mineralised system in Mawson (0) May 15, 2020 Legend Mining’s latest diamond drillhole results at the Rockford project in Western Australia have provided further evidence that a large mineralised system is present at the Mawson prospect.
RPMGlobal’s HAULSIM software links Lac à Paul mine to port (0) May 15, 2020 RPMGlobal has helped Arianne Phosphate move the Lac à Paul phosphate project in Canada closer to development with its mining stimulation tool, HAULSIM.
Pembroke secures go-ahead for Olive Downs coal mine (0) May 15, 2020 Pembroke Resources has received a mine approval from Australia’s environmental and government authorities for the Olive Downs coal project in Moranbah, Queensland.
BHP-backed SolGold accepts $155m funding from Franco-Nevada (0) May 14, 2020 SolGold has signed a $US100 million ($155 million) agreement with Franco-Nevada Corp for the Alpala copper-gold project and the Cascabel license in northern Ecuador.
METS sector wins funding boost to help revive exports (0) May 14, 2020 The Australian Government is backing small and medium enterprises with a funding package worth more than $4.9 million for export hubs across the country.
Chalice propels Julimar’s growth with $30m raising (0) May 14, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has received strong backing for the next stage of the Julimar project in Western Australia, raising $30 million.
Metso, Outotec stride towards merger (0) May 14, 2020 The European Commission has approved the proposed combination of Metso’s minerals business and Outotec, with the merger on track for completion in June.
Northern Minerals to jump on renewables at Browns Range (0) May 14, 2020 Northern Minerals plans to use renewable energy to power the Browns Range rare earth operation in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto provides $165m in contract works to Civmec (0) May 14, 2020 Rio Tinto has awarded Civmec with a contract for significant development works at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A operational hub in the Robe Valley, Western Australia.
Infrastructure SA calls for holistic water management to grow mining sector (0) May 14, 2020 Infrastructure SA has released a 20-year infrastructure strategy for South Australia that includes short- and long-term strategies to grow the state’s resources sector.
Rio Tinto to hire hundreds of skilled workers in WA (0) May 14, 2020 Rio Tinto has created more than 300 jobs to support its iron ore business in Western Australia.
Techking’s supply of specialist tyres unaffected by pandemic (0) May 14, 2020 Leading global tyre manufacturer Techking’s supply of high-quality tyres for the Australian mining and construction industries remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPE delivers Australia’s first rental Cat 994K Wheel Loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo Mine in WA (0) May 13, 2020 National Group’s premier brand, National Plant & Equipment (NPE), has delivered a brand new Cat 994K Wheel Loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo Mine Site.
Rio Tinto eyes M&A opportunities amid COVID-19 uncertainties (0) May 13, 2020 Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques has noted that his company is keeping a close watch on merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in a bid to overcome the market uncertainties ...
BHP CEO zooms in on employees’ capabilities amid tech restructuring (0) May 13, 2020 BHP chief executive Mike Henry has expressed his confidence in the company’s employees to deliver “safer, leaner and high performing” operations in all parts of the business.
Newmont joins study on the role of independent mining inquiries (0) May 13, 2020 Newmont has formed a partnership with the University of Queensland and the Australian National University to study the role and effectiveness of independent inquiries in the mining industry.
Major gold discoveries plummet in the past decade (0) May 13, 2020 Gold may have been making headlines for high prices and being a safe haven for investors, but S&P Global Market Intelligence has reported a decade of underperformance for gold discoveries.
SSR cashes in on $2.6bn Alacer takeover to form huge gold producer (0) May 13, 2020 Alacer Gold has merged with Canada’s SSR Mining through a $2.6 billion buyout deal, capitalising on a global surge in gold prices.
Caterpillar expands MineStar Solutions with Edge (0) May 13, 2020 Caterpillar is set to augment the Cat MineStar Solutions suite of technologies with a new platform, MineStar Edge, which is also suitable for smaller mining operations.
The dangers of going dark: Why a strong marketing presence now is key to increasing market share post-COVID (0) May 13, 2020 Prime Creative Media continues its Engine Room series, offering complimentary resources to companies to help navigate the COVID-19 crisis. John Murphy, CEO Prime Creative Media, offers this guide on the dangers ...
National Plant sends Cat 994K to work at Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine (0) May 13, 2020 National Plant and Equipment has delivered Australia’s first rental Cat 994K wheel loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine in Western Australia.
Alkane hands back Orange East tenement to RareX (0) May 12, 2020 Alkane has given back the RareX-owned Orange East gold project to focus its attention on its highly prospective discoveries at the Boda copper-gold deposit in New South Wales.
2020 Women in Industry Awards nominations now open (0) May 12, 2020 The Women in Industry Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate the success of females in the mining industry, with 2020 award nominations open until July 3.
Mining achieves record tax, royalty payments (0) May 12, 2020 Australia’s minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
Newmont gives Valmec second Tanami contract (0) May 12, 2020 Valmec has secured a contract with Newmont for the Tanami gold mine’s stage two expansion project in the Northern Territory.
Horizon Minerals kicks off gold mining at Boorara (0) May 12, 2020 Horizon Minerals has mobilised its mining operations at the Boorara gold mine near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
Queensland to probe Grosvenor accident (0) May 12, 2020 The Queensland Government will investigate what caused an underground explosion at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland last week.
Mining councils challenge environmental act for post-COVID-19 recovery (0) May 12, 2020 The Minerals Council of Australia is among mining councils that have called for a reform of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to aid a better environment, more ...
Chalice builds momentum at Julimar discovery (0) May 11, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has confirmed widespread platinum-group elements (PGE) mineralisation at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
Mining contracts strengthen CIMIC performance (0) May 11, 2020 CIMIC Group has delivered strong results for the 2020 March quarter, with its mining operations showing growth during the recent impact of COVID-19. The company’s revenue stood at $3.3 billion in ...
Lucapa uncovers massive diamond shortly after Lulo mining recommences (0) May 11, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered another 100-plus carat white diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, central Africa.
Alkane’s latest Tomingley approval could extend mine life (0) May 11, 2020 Alkane Resources has received approval from the New South Wales Resources Regulator to build an exploration drive at the Tomingley gold operations near Dubbo to access more deposits.
Australia to overtake China as world’s largest gold producer: Resources Monitor (0) May 11, 2020 The gold industry is faring well during the coronavirus pandemic that is affecting so many other industries around the world, according to Resources Monitor’s latest report.
Track’em asset tracking software grows in popularity (0) May 11, 2020 Track’em’s materials tracking platform has driven growth in the company despite a focus on guarding budgets during COVID-19.
Stanmore backs Golden Investments’ takeover bid (0) May 11, 2020 Stanmore Coal’s board has urged shareholders to accept an offer from Singapore-based Golden Investments to buy-out the company.
Mineral exports climb in March despite pandemic (0) May 11, 2020 Solid growth in mineral exports during March has guided Australia’s trade surplus to a record $10.6 billion in seasonally adjusted terms.
Anglo American re-enters Grosvenor after accident (0) May 11, 2020 Anglo American has commenced a staged re-entry of the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after receiving approval from the state’s mines inspectorate.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 11, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the future of Australian diamond miner Gibb River Diamonds.
BHP expedites hiring plans, appoints new board members (0) May 8, 2020 BHP has allocated six-month contracts to around 1100 of the 1500 people that were targeted for recruitment through the company’s contractor partners.
Rio Tinto pressured to set scope three emissions target (0) May 8, 2020 Rio Tinto’s annual general meeting has revealed an increase in shareholder votes that encouraged the company to set scope three emissions target.
Barrick cancels Porgera guidance following mine lease block (0) May 8, 2020 Barrick Gold has withdrawn its 2020 guidance from the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea following the government’s decision not to renew the Canadian company’s 20-year special mining lease.
Proof in the Pudding for Middle Island gold discoveries (0) May 8, 2020 Middle Island Resources has announced yet another gold deposit at the Sandstone project in Western Australia.
Australian Potash receives EPA approval for Lake Wells (0) May 8, 2020 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has backed Australian Potash to start minor and preliminary works at its Lake Wells sulphate of potash project.
Ability to attract talent relies on industry narrative: BDO (0) May 8, 2020 Attracting the millennial talent pool is crucial for mining companies to retain their social licence to operate, according to BDO’s global head of natural resources Sherif Andrawes.
Western Australia eases formal procedures amid COVID-19 (0) May 8, 2020 Western Australia is set to streamline administrative procedures to encourage more individuals and businesses to use government online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fosterville pushes through COVID-19 restrictions (0) May 7, 2020 Kirkland Lake Gold expects the coronavirus pandemic to impact production profile of the Fosterville operations in Victoria.
BHP fits South Flank with CPS all composite roller conveyor (0) May 7, 2020 Conveyor Products & Solutions (CPS) is supplying the first all composite roller conveyor in the Pilbara region to BHP’s South Flank iron ore project.
Relief for Queensland explorers with government’s new package (0) May 7, 2020 The Queensland Government has joined other Australian states in extending financial support for explorers in a bid to increase job opportunities in the resources sector.
Sandvik launches Peak Screening solution (0) May 7, 2020 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled its Peak Screening solution for mining and quarrying operations, which can be customised for site-specific requirements.
ITM introduces new Liebherr R9350 Easy Master Link design (0) May 7, 2020 ITM’s focus on customers’ safety and the continuous improvement of its products has driven the design of the new ITM Liebherr R9350 Easy Master Link.
Next-gen Cat 6060 steps up efficiency, safety, durability (0) May 7, 2020 Caterpillar has released its next-generation Cat 6060 hydraulic shovel, which has multiple design enhancements for better performance and increased durability.
Anglo American suspends Grosvenor mine (0) May 7, 2020 Anglo American has halted operations at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland after an accident that injured five people.
Major mining companies trial particle sorting technique (0) May 7, 2020 BHP, Norton Gold Fields and Saracen Mineral Holdings are working with the Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction on a study that could transform the way ore particles are ...
BHP reaches halfway mark of $50m COVID-19 support fund (0) May 6, 2020 BHP has allocated $25 million from its $50 million Vital Resources Fund over the past six weeks to support regional communities during COVID-19.
Newmont buoyant behind higher production, gold prices (0) May 6, 2020 Newmont has reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter of this year, a period that included a number of activities that impacted its Australian operations.
Mining giants urged to ramp up emissions reduction efforts (0) May 6, 2020 Only two of the 10 largest mining companies are on track to limit climate change to two degrees Celsius, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).
Geoscientist jobs set to overcome coronavirus despite taking hit (0) May 6, 2020 Unemployment rates for geoscientists continued to rise in the 2020 March quarter, however fears of a severe impact to the sector from COVID-19 has not yet transpired, according to the ...
RPMGlobal enhances scheduling experience with XPAC Solutions 3.0 (0) May 6, 2020 RPMGlobal has laid the foundations for future enhancements to the XPAC Solutions scheduling tool, which includes upgrades to its user interface.
St Barbara’s Simberi mine life extended to FY2035 (0) May 6, 2020 St Barbara is aiming to expand the Simberi sulphide project in Papua New Guinea after a pre-feasibility study (PFS) confirmed mine life at the project would be extended to 35 ...
Fortescue optimistic about Chinese steel recovery (0) May 6, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines is confident that Chinese steel demand will support Australia’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
IGO, Rumble thunder into Fraser Range (0) May 6, 2020 IGO is set to begin drilling for nickel, copper and zinc at the Thunderdome joint venture project in the Fraser Range, Western Australia.
Exore 530,000oz maiden gold resource suggests more to come (0) May 5, 2020 Despite extreme volatility in equities markets, gold remains on the radar of many investors as it continues to trade above $US1700 ($2635) per ounce.
Chalice’s discovery streak continues at Julimar (0) May 5, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has completed drilling at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) discovery within Western Australia’s Julimar project.
Anson targets ground near major WA nickel discovery (0) May 5, 2020 Anson Resources has agreed to acquire the Bull nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) project located on the same strike as Chalice Gold Mines’ Julimar discovery.
AVZ to drive Manono forward with $10.6m raising (0) May 5, 2020 AVZ Minerals has executed an equity placement that will see Chinese lithium chemical producer Yibin Tianyi Lithium Industry take a 9 per cent stake in the company for $10.6 million.
Glencore’s fall in coking coal output softened by thermal coal (0) May 5, 2020 Glencore has greeted 2020 with a steep decline to its Australian coking coal production, but its thermal coal portfolio offset the blow.
Core approaches NT Government for Finniss project co-funding (0) May 5, 2020 Core Lithium has applied for a co-investment fund with the Northern Territory Government to accelerate the development of the Finniss lithium project south of Darwin.
Westpac to scrap thermal coal funding (0) May 5, 2020 Westpac plans to back out of thermal coal mining by 2030 in a move to fulfil the bank’s zero emissions targets.
Ausmex to expand Cloncurry foothold ahead of gold production (0) May 5, 2020 Ausmex Mining Group has formed a strategic alliance with Activex in a bid to bring its Mt Freda gold complex in Queensland into production this year.
Tempus raises $4m for Canadian, Ecuadorian gold exploration (0) May 4, 2020 Tempus Resources has raised $4 million to fund its next stage of exploration at the low risk, high producing, high grade mine in British Columbia, Canada.
Epiroc upgrades world’s highest payload underground truck (0) May 4, 2020 Epiroc has enhanced the Minetruck MT65 with an upgrade that lowers the emissions that are generated from the world’s largest capacity underground mine truck.
Breaker encounters high-grade Lake Roe gold lodes (0) May 4, 2020 Breaker Resources has discovered high-grade gold lodes at the Bombora deposit at the Lake Roe project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Monadelphous resources construction projects hit by COVID-19 (0) May 4, 2020 Monadelphous has experienced delays on large resources construction projects that are under way due to supply chain issues.
Rio Tinto expands coronavirus screening to regional WA airports (0) May 4, 2020 Rio Tinto is set to introduce coronavirus screening measures to three additional Western Australian airports: Busselton, Geraldton and Albany.
Nathan River iron ore mine to create 250 jobs in NT (0) May 4, 2020 Nathan River Resources has received further approval to move the Nathan River iron ore project in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory into the next stage of development.
New Century optimistic about zinc in spite of soft markets (0) May 4, 2020 New Century Resources has maintained its June quarter guidance at the Century mine in Queensland despite a four-year low in zinc prices.
Lynas Malaysia plant returns to business (0) May 4, 2020 Lynas Corporation has restarted operations at its Malaysian plant after the country’s Prime Minister eased coronavirus restrictions.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 4, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Papua New Guinea refusing to extend Barrick’s lease on the Porgera gold mine.
Andrew Forrest eyes Virgin Australia investment (0) May 1, 2020 Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has reportedly joined 20 other bidders to save Virgin Australia, which was recently sent into voluntary administration with almost $7 billion owed.
Thiess trials autonomous drilling technology at Mount Pleasant (0) May 1, 2020 Thiess has collaborated with Caterpillar and WesTrac to trial autonomous drilling at the Mount Pleasant coal mine operation in New South Wales.
McLanahan constructs 10m thickener for Victorian gold plant (0) May 1, 2020 McLanahan has assisted the most profitable gold operations in Australia to embark on process upgrades for the plant.
BHP chief confident of steel and oil recovery post coronavirus (0) May 1, 2020 BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry is confident in the recovery of the global steel and oil markets after the coronavirus pandemic.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore director appointed WA CME president (0) May 1, 2020 The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has enlisted Rio Tinto iron ore managing director of port, rail and core services Ivan Vella as its new president.
South32 strengthens Alliance with airline contractor (0) May 1, 2020 South32 has awarded alliance Aviation Services with a contract for the Cannington and Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) operations in Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria respectively.
Lucapa restarts Lulo operations with 50% of workforce (0) May 1, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recommenced scaled mining operations at the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, Africa.
Newcrest completes $1bn raising to propel growth ambitions (0) May 1, 2020 Newcrest Mining has completed its $1 billion raising within a day of announcing the placement.
Rio Tinto continues tech education during coronavirus (0) May 1, 2020 Rio Tinto has redesigned the Future Minds Accelerator education technology program by allowing access remote during the coronavirus crisis.
BHP academy receives 250 new apprentices and trainees (0) May 1, 2020 BHP has welcomed 250 apprentices and trainees to its academy, with the aim of developing Australia’s worker skills and new career pathways in the mining sector.
Caterpillar registers two billion tonnes with autonomous haulage system (0) May 1, 2020 Caterpillar has doubled its autonomous haulage figures in under two years after recording two billion tonnes hauled with the autonomous trucks system.
Productivity Commission finds sector aid ‘disproportionately small’ (0) May 1, 2020 The Productivity Commission believes that the mining industry receives “disproportionately small” government assistance compared with its contribution to the Australian economy.
Newcrest banks on growth with $1.1bn raising (0) April 30, 2020 Newcrest Mining is set to raise $1.1 billion to fund future growth at its mine sites globally as other companies preserve cash due to concerns over economic uncertainty.
Fortescue achieves record shipments amid COVID-19 pandemic (0) April 30, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has shrugged off the operational impact of COVID-19 by achieving record March quarterly shipments and an upgraded guidance. The company shipped 42.3 million tonnes in the March 2020 ...
BHP becomes latest company to join Responsible Steel (0) April 30, 2020 BHP has joined forces with the international non-profit organisation Responsible Steel, signalling its commitment to continue developing its responsible steel standard.
IGO hits top end of Nova guidance with record return (0) April 30, 2020 IGO has increased quarterly production at the Nova mine in Western Australia, including record copper output, despite changes to its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rio Tinto chairman highest paid among ASX 100 directors (0) April 30, 2020 Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has been named the highest paid single board director in the 100 largest ASX-listed companies, with an annual paycheck of more than $1.6 million.
Strandline declares Macmahon preferred contractor for Coburn (0) April 30, 2020 Macmahon has secured an early contract agreement with Strandline Resources for the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
A2K Technologies leads the tech world in helping manage social distancing (0) April 29, 2020 There is no doubt that the construction industry will have to adopt different management practices to not only manage the current requirements of social spacing but in the future for further ...
Is uranium the next commodity to run? GTi Resources looks highly leveraged (0) April 29, 2020 In September 2019, the World Nuclear Association produced a report modelling a predicted divergence in the supply and demand curve globally for uranium. The report showed demand outstripping supply from ...
Worley cuts jobs following business contraction (0) April 29, 2020 Worley has reduced its workforce by 5 per cent this year as a result of contraction in the business amid economic uncertainties.
Regis expects no delays advancing NSW gold project (0) April 29, 2020 Regis Resources’ progress at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales remains on track, with responses to development applications expected to be completed by the middle of this year.
BHP pledges another $3m to coronavirus treatment (0) April 29, 2020 BHP has extended its involvement in the prevention and treatment of coronavirus by committing an additional $3 million to the cause.
NSW joins other states in offering relief for explorers (0) April 29, 2020 The New South Wales Government will defer payments for exploration licences and assessment lease applicants by up to six months in a bid to support mining companies during the COVID-19 ...
Stanmore Coal forecasts zero exports for June (0) April 29, 2020 Stanmore Coal has flagged a reduction in its coal exports starting June, forcing the company to slash its earnings guidance for the 2020 financial year.
De Grey to ramp up Pilbara gold exploration with fresh funding (0) April 29, 2020 Gold aspirant De Grey Mining has raised $31.2 million from share placements, with intentions to use the funding for ongoing exploration at the Mallina gold project in the Pilbara, Western ...
St Barbara explores options to resume Australian drilling activities (0) April 29, 2020 St Barbara is evaluating the resumption of exploration activities across its mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea, while sticking to relevant coronavirus guidelines.
Emmerson, NT Bullion advance Tennant Creek gold projects (0) April 29, 2020 Emmerson Resources has formed a partnership with NT Bullion to boost the Northern Territory’s gold mining prospects in the Tennant Creek area.
Pilbara Minerals well-prepared for post-coronavirus recovery (0) April 29, 2020 Pilbara Minerals believes it is in good stead for a market recovery after the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia faced no material operational impact from coronavirus in the March ...
First Quantum set for Ravensthorpe restart despite virus (0) April 29, 2020 First Quantum Minerals has continued work towards restarting the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia despite coronavirus challenges.
Showcasing hero clients to promote your business (0) April 29, 2020 Prime Creative Media offers this advice on how to use case studies in a B2B marketing strategy. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, print and digital marketing has never been ...
BHP investigates raising Port Hedland export capacity (0) April 28, 2020 BHP is exploring options with stakeholders to increase its licensed iron ore export capacity from Port Hedland to beyond 290 million tonnes a year.
Middle Island keeps up Sandstone gold discovery momentum (0) April 28, 2020 Middle Island Resources has discovered another gold deposit at the Sandstone project in Western Australia, its third in the past three weeks.
Coronado halts US operations, withdraws guidance (0) April 28, 2020 Coronado Global Resources has become the latest coal producer to withdraw its 2020 financial year market guidance due to the coronavirus crisis.
Saracen achieves record production amid pandemic (0) April 28, 2020 Saracen Mineral Holdings has capped off the March 2020 quarter with record quarterly gold production of 158,132 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $1133 per ounce.
Technology Metals inks first offtake deal for Gabanintha vanadium project (0) April 28, 2020 Technology Metals Australia has formed an agreement with China’s CNMC Ningxia Orient Group Company (CNMNC) over vanadium production from the Gabanintha vanadium project in Western Australia.
Northern Star forecasts stronger June quarter (0) April 28, 2020 Northern Star Minerals has emerged from the March quarter with a revised operating environment that has performed as expected after being severely impacted by COVID-19.
Strandline sets sights on Coburn, Fungoni project construction (0) April 28, 2020 Strandline Resources is on the verge of commencing construction at the Coburn and Fungoni mineral sands projects in Western Australia and Tanzania.
Nokia joins partnership to trial 4.9G network in mining communication (0) April 27, 2020 Nokia has joined a global collaboration that will see the company deploy its Digital Automation Cloud to facilitate better communication in underground mining operations.
PepinNini shifts focus to Australia following gold deal (0) April 27, 2020 PepinNini Lithium has changed direction to prioritise its Australian-based assets after suspending the company’s flagship Salta lithium project in Argentina.
Musgrave sets up bright future Starlight gold discovery (0) April 27, 2020 Musgrave Minerals is set to raise $6 million to advance drilling at the Starlight gold discovery within the Cue project in Western Australia due to its strongly oversubscribed share placement.
Mining exports drive Australian trade amid COVID-19 impact (0) April 27, 2020 Increase in Australia’s resources export revenue has underpinned a 29 per cent increase in the value of Australia’s goods export in March compared to the previous month.
Papua New Guinea forces Barrick out of Porgera (0) April 27, 2020 Papua New Guinea has swooped in to take control of Barrick Gold’s Porgera gold mine after refusing to extend a special mining lease with the Canadian company.
Rio Tinto to fund $9.2m Paterson Province exploration program (0) April 27, 2020 Rio Tinto will fund the entire 2020 Citadel joint venture exploration program in Western Australia following a review of the Calibre gold-copper deposit’s potential and possible coronavirus impacts.
Blackham lowers 2020 gold production outlook (0) April 27, 2020 Blackham Resources experienced a drop in gold production from its Matilda, Wiluna and Williamson gold mining areas in Western Australia, leading to the company lowering its full year guidance.
BHP invests in Queensland COVID-19 centres (0) April 27, 2020 BHP has announced it will allocate $7.6 million from its recently created Vital Resources Fund to support the establishment of COVID19 testing centres in Queensland as part of a new ...
OZ Minerals, Byrnecut use world-first Sandvik tele-remote technology (0) April 24, 2020 OZ Minerlas’ Prominent Hill mine in Coober Pedy is where tele-remote operation of Sandvik’s development drills was implemented for the first time by an underground contract miner.
Anglo American registers mixed production results (0) April 24, 2020 Anglo American’s metallurgical coal production guidance remains unchanged at 19 to 21 million tonnes, subject to the coronavirus disruptions that have led to the company to revise its thermal coal ...
MinRes dodges coronavirus impact at Iron Valley (0) April 24, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has experienced a climb in iron ore production during the March quarter, thanks to a ramp up at the Iron Valley operation in Western Australia.
IGO, Orion reignite Fraser Range interest (0) April 24, 2020 IGO and Orion Minerals have recommenced drilling at their joint venture tenements in the Fraser Range as Legend Mining reported significant nickel-copper discoveries at the nearby Mawson prospect.
Alcoa updates 2020 aluminum shipments outlook (0) April 24, 2020 Alcoa has taken a hit from lower alumina and aluminium prices and reduced volume during the first quarter of this year.
Galaxy braces for slower global lithium demand (0) April 24, 2020 Galaxy Resources’ lithium concentrate production at the Mt Cattlin operation in Western Australia remained on track during the March quarter, but it could adjust operational plans to account for soft ...
How to get the most out of digital marketing during COVID-19 (0) April 23, 2020 We outline the two key drivers marketers should focus on in aligning their digital strategy in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Aus Tin Mining commences sale of Granville (0) April 23, 2020 Aus Tin Mining has inked an agreement with Ten Mining for the proposed sale of the Granville tin mine on Tasmania’s west coast.
New Hope pushes for New Acland approval with jobs pledge (0) April 23, 2020 New Hope Group is ramping up job creation opportunities for the New Acland stage three (NAC03) coal mining project in a bid to persuade the Queensland Government to grant a ...
Evolution guidance unchanged despite slowing production (0) April 23, 2020 Evolution Mining has hit its guidance during the March 2020 quarter, stating it experienced no material impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mount Gibson cautiously withdraws sales guidance (0) April 23, 2020 Mount Gibson Iron has withdrawn its sales and cost guidance for the 2020 financial year amid uncertainties surrounding the global COVID-19 situation.
Rio Tinto Aluminium strengthens critical communications (0) April 23, 2020 Rio Tinto has partnered with Motorola Solutions to design and roll out a back-up communications solution for an integrated operations centre in Brisbane, Queensland.
Lynas selected to construct US rare earth facility (0) April 23, 2020 The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Lynas Corporation a phase one contract to construct a heavy rare earth separation facility.
Gold price to reach $US3000: Bank of America (0) April 23, 2020 Bank of America (BofA) has raised its gold price forecast to $US3000 ($4751.10) an ounce over the next 18 months in a report titled, ‘The Fed can’t Print Gold’.
Anglo American and Komatsu to revitalise old mine sites (0) April 23, 2020 Anglo American has joined forces with Komatsu to rehabilitate the Dawson coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin by planting 9000 trees.
Fortescue extends COVID-19 assistance to Aboriginal Australians (0) April 22, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is set to distribute over 1300 care packages of essential supplies to Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Legend finds more massive nickel-copper sulphides at Mawson (0) April 22, 2020 Legend Mining has discovered another two significant zones of nickel-copper sulphides at the Mawson prospect in the Rockford project, Western Australia.
Middle Island discovers second gold deposit at Sandstone (0) April 22, 2020 Middle Island Resources has unveiled another gold deposit at the Sandstone project in Western Australia, the second it has discovered in the past week.
BHP pledges to SA sustainable development (0) April 22, 2020 BHP has inked its commitment to sustainable development in South Australia by becoming the latest signatory to the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) Code of Conduct.
Fortescue to receive thyssenkrupp’s largest ever gyratory crusher at Iron Bridge (0) April 22, 2020 thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions will supply two of its KB 63-130 gyratory crushers — which are set to be the largest in Australia — to Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite ...
Yancoal keeps focus on growth despite production dip (0) April 22, 2020 Yancoal has finished the March quarter with 16 million tonnes run of mine coal produced, an 8 per cent drop from the same period last calendar year.
Adani awards $220m railway contract for Carmichael mine (0) April 22, 2020 Adani Mining has continued the construction of the Carmichael mine and rail project in Queensland, with employees working under strict coronavirus safety measures.
Rio Tinto ramps up effort to meet emission targets (0) April 21, 2020 Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques has noted that achieving the company’s ambitious emission targets would not be possible without using its influence on the downstream customers.
Australian Vanadium project receives lead agency status (0) April 21, 2020 The Western Australian Government has awarded the Australian Vanadium project with lead agency status, providing the development with simplified approval processes.
Kerman to construct Koodaideri lab for Rio Tinto (0) April 21, 2020 Kerman Contracting has won a significant contract for a laboratory construction at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
IGO to acquire stake in New Century (0) April 21, 2020 IGO is set to own up to 18.4 per cent of New Century Resources through a $27 million investment in the operator of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
BHP expects major economic impact of coronavirus still to come (0) April 21, 2020 BHP has tipped that major economies such as the United States, Europe and India will remain dramatically impacted by coronavirus in the June quarter.
Martin Engineering monitors belt cleaner blades with new indicator (0) April 21, 2020 Martin Engineering has unveiled a belt cleaner position indicator in a move to continue its leadership in developing conveyor technology.
Gold Road remains on track for 2020 production guidance (0) April 21, 2020 Gold Road Resources has kept a steady hand during the COVID-19 crisis, with stable production targets and a healthy financial position recorded in its March 2020 quarterly report.
Northern Minerals to raise $22m for Browns Range development (0) April 21, 2020 Northern Minerals has signed investor agreements to raise $22 million to develop its projects, including the Browns Range operation in Western Australia.
Strandline locks in three sales contracts for Coburn (0) April 20, 2020 Strandline Resources has boosted its funding for the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia after penning three binding product offtake agreements.
PepinNini plots gold production at Gilded Rose in 2021 (0) April 20, 2020 PepinNini Lithium has finalised its plan to purchase the Gilded Rose gold project at Cloncurry in north-west Queensland from Ausmex Mining Group.
Nearly 50% of resources employers intend to keep jobs: AMMA survey (0) April 20, 2020 A survey on Australian resources employers has identified that nearly half (47 per cent) have no plans to reduce their workforces at this stage.
Rio Tinto bolsters COVID-19 airport screening (0) April 20, 2020 Rio Tinto has ramped up its COVID-19 screening measures across Western Australia in an effort to further manage the pandemic.
Resolute delivers record production at African gold mines (0) April 20, 2020 Resolute Mining has produced over 110,000 ounces of gold from its gold mines in Africa during the March 2020 quarter, marking a record quarterly production for the company.
South32 reshapes portfolio amid market volatility (0) April 20, 2020 South32 is on track to return to a three-longwall configuration at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal in New South Wales during the June quarter.
Resources sector raises awareness on COVID-19 safety (0) April 20, 2020 Several resources sector councils have teamed up to launch a national television and digital campaign to raise awareness around the industry’s coronavirus safety protocols.
BMA employee’s positive coronavirus test misleading (0) April 20, 2020 A BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) employee who tested positive for coronavirus has been cleared of the illness after a follow-up test proved to be negative.
Top five mining stories last week (0) April 20, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Panoramic suspending operations at the Savannah nickel mine in Western Australia due to the ...
MinRes acquires Mining Wear Parts (0) April 17, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has completed the takeover of Mining Wear Parts (MWP), which will retain its trading name as it becomes a subsidiary of MinRes’ CSI Mining Services business.
WA project proponents to publish GHG emissions reduction targets: EPA (0) April 17, 2020 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has published its greenhouse gas emissions guidance following an industry backlash against its draft last year.
Fully autonomous excavators ‘key to building a new era’: MPC Kinetic (0) April 17, 2020 MPC Kinetic has launched its first fully autonomous excavators in Queensland, with more to come as the company aims to usher in a new era of excavation machinery.
Australian resources sector united to bounce back following crisis (0) April 17, 2020 Australia has continued to zoom in on the growth of the critical minerals markets amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rio Tinto optimistic about recovery in Chinese demand (0) April 17, 2020 Rio Tinto has reported strong production results in the first quarter of the calendar year 2020, but noted that some of its projects are now being affected by the COVID-19 ...
Capricorn’s Karlawinda emerges as ‘standout greenfield’ (0) April 17, 2020 Capricorn Metals has reported a 35 per cent increase in ore reserves at the Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia, adding three years to its mine life.
Sandfire’s DeGrussa at full capacity despite guidance withdrawal (0) April 17, 2020 Sandfire Resources has continued to operate the DeGrussa copper-gold mine at full capacity, with production in line with previous output despite withdrawing its 2020 financial year guidance.
Remote control mining in a time of need (0) April 17, 2020 With an influx of automation technology entering the mining industry, companies continue to look for ways to take advantage of the latest gadgets. And as the coronavirus causes ripple-effects across ...
Resource jobs decline by over 20% (0) April 16, 2020 Coronavirus has continued to have an impact on the Australian employment market, with mining and resources jobs declining by 24 per cent in April, according to SEEK’s latest employment report.
Mincor makes successful strides for March quarter (0) April 16, 2020 Mincor Resources has reported a stream of successful outcomes for the March quarter as it now shifts focus to completing Cassini site works in the June 2020 quarter.
Whitehaven strengthens workforce ahead of AHS deployment (0) April 16, 2020 Whitehaven Coal has commenced its operation of autonomous haulage system (AHS) at the Maules Creek mine in New South Wales.
Aus Tin looks for NSW copper-gold with farm-in (0) April 16, 2020 Aus Tin Mining has inked a farm-in agreement over three exploration licences prospective for copper and gold within the Lachlan Fold Belt in New South Wales.
Chalice confirms major discovery at Julimar (0) April 16, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has reported significant new drilling results at its Julimar nickel-copper-PGE project 70 kilometres northeast of Perth in Western Australia.
Primero uses Track’em to scale materials (0) April 16, 2020 Track’em has secured a contract with Primero for the usage of its material tracking solution as Primero completes construction works on a Western Australian iron ore project.
AusIMM equips mining sector with Digital Discovery Series (0) April 16, 2020 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has launched its online Digital Discovery Series to support the resources industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin’s new Ultima truck body offers payload boost (0) April 16, 2020 Austin Engineering is set to trial its Ultima truck bodies on 240-tonne haul trucks at an unnamed gold mine in Western Australia.
Sandvik AutoMine for Trucks surfaces in underground mining (0) April 16, 2020 The Swedish original equipment manufacturer has released AutoMine for Trucks, a first for autonomous ramp haulage applications in underground mining. How will the system benefit the industry in Australia?
Download free Pipeline, Plant and Offshore Projects sample pack (0) April 15, 2020 Prime Creative Media remains committed to assisting the resources and oil and gas industries to stay connected despite the challenges facing the economy.
Panoramic suspends Savannah nickel operations (0) April 15, 2020 Panoramic Resources has suspended the Savannah nickel mine in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia due to the coronavirus’ ongoing impact to operations.
Metro off to ‘an excellent start’ at Bauxite Hills (0) April 15, 2020 Metro Mining’s first ship for 2020 has arrived for loading at Skardon River in Queensland as part of Xinfa Group’s two million tonne purchase this year.
Rio Tinto uses labs as makeshift hand sanitiser production sites (0) April 15, 2020 Rio Tinto Aluminium has offered up its Australian and New Zealand laboratories to develop hand sanitiser to help ease the demand for this product.
BHP, Glencore led JV suspends Antamina operations (0) April 15, 2020 The Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru has been temporarily suspended to contain the spread of coronavirus.
OZ Minerals quarterly production unaffected by COVID-19 (0) April 15, 2020 OZ Minerals has reported strong production results for the March quarter despite COVID-19’s impact on the resources industry.
Lynas sidesteps virus hurdles with production lift (0) April 15, 2020 Lynas has experienced a lift in its March quarterly production despite production constraints inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Glencore extends graduate opportunities in regional Australia (0) April 15, 2020 Glencore has extended its 2021 graduate development program to increase the number of intakes hailing from regional Australia.
RPMGlobal key in extending automation standard (0) April 15, 2020 RPMGlobal has been pivotal in developing the International Society of Automation (ISA-95) committee’s information exchange profile, essential for the ISA-95’s development of mining sector integration scenarios.
Queensland’s resource jobs flourish in April (0) April 14, 2020 Jobs vacancies in Queensland’s resources and energy sector have remained steady, with over half of the 800 vacancies on SEEK being posted in the last fortnight.
BMA employee ceases work before testing positive for coronavirus (0) April 14, 2020 A BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) worker at the Blackwater mine in central Queensland has tested positive for coronavirus.
Gold prices continue rollercoaster, shoot to another record (0) April 14, 2020 Australian gold prices have hit seven-year highs yet again, with ABC Bullion recording a price of $2712.49 per ounce last week, before dropping over the weekend and settling back at ...
Iluka withdraws guidance, BHP demerger on hold (0) April 14, 2020 Iluka Resources has withdrawn its 2020 financial guidance amid the uncertainty over the impact and duration of the coronavirus pandemic on global demand and its markets.
Australian Potash to enter China with second offtake win (0) April 14, 2020 Australian Potash has executed a second offtake agreement for the supply of premium K-Brite sulphate of potash from its flagship Lake Wells project in Western Australia.
Hastings Technology gets green light for Yangibana (0) April 14, 2020 Hastings Technology Metals has received the commonwealth environmental permit for the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.